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BIOL 414 - Methods of General Microbiology
Microscopy; morphological, cultural, physiological, and serological characteristics of microorganisms; microbiology of food, milk, water, and soil. 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
COREQ: 413.
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 415 - Plant Physiology
Plant metabolism, effects of hormones and light on plant growth and development. Transport and translocation of water and solutes. Plant stress physiology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 141 and CHEM 140.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 416 - Plant Molecular Biology
Molecular aspects of plant development. Examination of the structure, expression, and function of genes involved in the flowering plant life cycle, including genes controlling embryogenesis, vegetative growth, plant-pathogen interaction, and reproduction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 333 or equivalent.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 417 - Biochemistry
The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins in plant and animal systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 240; or 304 and 305; CHEM 242 and 272; or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 419 - Cell Biology
Structure, function, and techniques for the study of cells.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 333 or BIOL 361 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 420 - Darwin’s Origin of Species
A detailed reading and analysis of Darwin’s landmark work, On the Origin of Species. Examining its historical and philosophical context, and its social and scientific significance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 304 and 305, or 240 and 241.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 421 - Principles of Biotechnology
Survey of the methods and applications used in biotechnology, including recombinant DNA methods, genomics, and proteomics. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 333.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 422 - Forensic Biology
Principles of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis, decomposition, autopsy, forensic databases, and bioterrorism. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 240.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 423 - Biophysics
Principles of biophysics relating to E.coli. Topics include cell physiology, chemo-taxis, molecular motors, physical constraints of an environment, diffusion, receptor complexes, and signal transduction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 240, 241, MATH 140.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 424 - Pharmacology
An introduction to medicinal chemistry. Topics include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and the process of drug discovery, design, and development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: CHEM 242.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 425 - Flora of the Southern Appalachians
Taxonomy of the flowering plants of the region; family relationships; use of keys for identification; and recognition, collection, documentation, and preservation of specimens. One weekend field collecting trip. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 433 - Ecological Co-Adaptations
In-depth study of co-evolutionary interactions, including seed dispersal, pollination, host-parasite, and plant-microbe interactions such as nitrogen fixation. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 434 - Terrestrial Ecology
Population, ecosystem, community structure, and dynamics; major North American biomes; field and descriptive methods; required weekend field trips. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab/field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241; or 304 and 305.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 435 - Aquatic Ecology
Biological, physical, and chemical components and processes in lakes and streams; field studies of local lakes and their biota. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 438 - Ecological Restoration
Exploration of ecological restoration theory and management applications from fine to coarse scales approaches, and including composition, structural and functional components of ecosystems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 441 - Conservation Biology
Exploration of biodiversity conservation principles as they apply to managed ecosystems. Components of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity and strategies for conserving it will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 452 - Plant Anatomy
Plant cells, tissue organization in phylogenetic perspective, botanical microtechniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 453 - Principles of Systematics
Principles and methods used in describing animal and/or plant taxa and in testing hypotheses of evolutionary relationship; individual research projects on the systematics of selected taxa.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Junior status in biology or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 455 - Vascular Plants
Biology of higher plants: club and small club mosses, quill worts, scouring rushes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms in living and fossil form. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 141.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 467 - Biostatistics
Statistical concepts and methods for biologists. Design of experiments for computer analysis by ANOVA, single or multiple regression, principal components. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: MATH 170.
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 470 - Biology of Arthropods
Functional morphology, physiology, natural history, and systematics of the arthropods; field/ lab emphasis on spiders. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 471 - Animal Behavior
Mechanisms, development, functional significance, and evolution of behavior; individual research projects, films, and discussions in lab. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 472 - Ornithology
Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, diversity and evolution of birds. Lab will focus on identification of North Carolina birds, field research techniques and behavior. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 473 - Microbial Ecology
Ecology of archaea and bacteria. Population and community detection, diversity, and roles in biogeochemical cycling using cultivation and molecular techniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: BIOL 241, or 304 and 413, or 414. COREQ: BIOL 473 Lab.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 475 - Animal Development
Development in animals: gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, embryonic adaptations, differentiation, and growth. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241, or 304 and 305.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 476 - Contemporary Fisheries
Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 241 or 304 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 477 - Herpetology
Study of the biological diversity, evolution, life history, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Field trips required. 3 Lecture/discussion. 3 Lab/field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 240 or 305, 241 or 304.
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 480 - Research in Biology
Research in Biology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Junior standing, permission of research director.
Credits: (1-3, R6)
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BIOL 493 - Studies in Biology
Studies in Biology
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (1-6, R12)
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BIOL 495 - Introduction to Senior Thesis
Designed to introduce experimental design and assist in selection of a senior thesis project.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (1)
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BIOL 496 - Senior Seminar
Senior Seminar
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 140, 141, 304, 305, and 333; or permission of instructor.
Credits: (1)
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BIOL 498 - Senior Thesis I
Directed research conducted in the first semester of the senior year.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 499 - Senior Thesis II
Senior thesis and oral presentation following completion of directed undergraduate research.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 498.
Credits: (1)
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BIOL 512 - Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 513 - Principles of General Microbiology
Principles of General Microbiology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 514 - Methods of General Microbiology
Methods of General Microbiology
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 515 - Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 516 - Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Molecular Biology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 517 - Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 519 - Cell Biology
Cell Biology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 520 - Darwin’s Origin of Species
Darwin’s Origin of Species
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 522 - Forensic Biology
Forensic Biology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 523 - Biophysics
Biophysics
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 524 - Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 525 - Flora of the Southern Appalachians
Flora of the Southern Appalachians
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 533 - Ecological Co-Adaptations
Ecological Co-Adaptations
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 534 - Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 535 - Aquatic Ecology
Aquatic Ecology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 538 - Ecological Restoration
Ecological Restoration
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 541 - Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 553 - Principles of Systematics
Principles of Systematics
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 555 - Vascular Plants
Vascular Plants
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 567 - Biostatistics
Biostatistics
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 570 - Biology of Arthropods
Biology of Arthropods
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 571 - Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 572 - Ornithology
Ornithology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 573 - Microbial Ecology
Microbial Ecology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 576 - Contemporary Fisheries
Contemporary Fisheries
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 577 - Herpetology
Herpetology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 589 - Cooperative Education in Biology
Cooperative Education in Biology
Credits: (3, R6)
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BIOL 593 - Advanced Studies in Biology
Advanced Studies in Biology
Credits: (1-6, R12)
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BIOL 612 - Principles of Chemical Ecology
Principles of Chemical Ecology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 613 - Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 614 - Principles of Chemical Ecology Laboratory
Principles of Chemical Ecology Laboratory
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 632 - Biogeography
Biogeography
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 636 - Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology
Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 639 - Ecological Genetics
Ecological Genetics
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 642 - Population and Community Ecology
Population and Community Ecology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 643 - Evolutionary Processes
Evolutionary Processes
Credits: (3)
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BIOL 672 - Ichthyology
Ichthyology
Credits: (4)
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BIOL 693 - Topics in Biology
Topics in Biology
Credits: (1-6, R12)
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BIOL 694 - Topics in Biology
Topics in Biology
Credits: (1-6, R12)
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BIOL 697 - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology
Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology
Credits: (2)
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BIOL 699 - Thesis Research
Thesis Research
Credits: (1-6, R12)
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BIOL 779 - Continuing Research - Non-Thesis Option
Continuing Research - Non-Thesis Option
Credits: (1, R10)
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BIOL 799 - Continuing Research - Thesis Option
Continuing Research - Thesis Option
Credits: (1-6, R24)
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BK 250 - Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten
Introduction to the Birth-Kindergarten major and profession. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75, admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: (3)
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BK 260 - Foundations of Child Study
Emphasis will be on child study from a cultural and historical perspective. The study of early childhood models from a philosophical viewpoint will be explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: (3)
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BK 312 - Kindergarten Curriculum
Overview of methods for kindergarten curriculum for typical and atypical children in the public school environment. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75, Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: (3)
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BK 313 - Literacy and Numeracy
A study of emergent literacy and numeracy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Admission to program.
Credits: (3)
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BK 315 - Early Childhood Literacy, Birth-5
A study of emergent literacy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Admission to program. GPA 2.75
Credits: 3
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BK 316 - Mathematics and Science
A study of the development of young children’s understanding of numeracy and scientific concepts from a constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75, admission to Teacher Education.
Credits: (3)
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BK 361 - Environments for Young Children
The physical, emotional, and social environment suitable for young children; room arrangement, scheduling, space utilization, and teacher-child interaction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: (3)
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BK 363 - Child Development
Physical, emotional, social, and mental development from birth through middle childhood. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: (3)
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BK 366 - Infant Development and Curriculum
Dynamics of infant development and curriculum for both typical children and children with, or at risk, for disabilities. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75.
Credits: (3)
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BK 414 - Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Adminstration
Policies, procedures, and responsibilities for administration of early childhood education programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75
Credits: 3
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BK 457 - Action Research
Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75
Credits: 9
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BK 458 - Action Research II
Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75
Credits: 9
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BK 462 - Adult-Child Interaction
Various cultural paradigms influencing behavior of adults regarding children’s discipline. Facilitation of self-management through nonverbal and verbal communication, and the dimensions of play.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: (3)
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BK 463 - Computer Applications for Early Childhood Professionals
The advancement of basic technology and multimedia for developing an electronic content/technology portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to take this course.
Credits: (3)
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BK 465 - Portfolio Development and Assessment
Documentation of artifacts illustrating BK knowledge and pedagogical expertise as required by the BK state program of study.
Credits: (3, R6)
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BK 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum
Materials, environments, and interactions for 2-5 year olds in all curricular areas including thinking and social problem-solving for children with and without disabilities. This course is cross-listed with EDEL and SPED 470. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA 2.75 or higher.
Credits: (3)
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BK 473 - Early Childhood Assessment for Responsive Instruction
Exploration of the development needs of the early childhood learner and the assessment techniques teachers utilize in the development of responsive instruction. Field experience and subscription to TaskStream© required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Teacher Education and GPA 2.75.
Credits: (3)
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BK 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-3, R6)
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BK 482 - Internship I
Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 2 days a week (6 credit hours)
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: GPA of 2.75. Admitted to Teacher Education.
Credits: 6
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BK 483 - Internship
Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 5 days/week, full-time. COREQ: BK 496. GPA 2.75 Admitted to Teacher Ed.
Credits: (10, R20)
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BK 488 - Internship II
Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. This course is cross-listed with EDEL 488.
Credits: (9)
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BK 493 - Special Topics
Current topics in birth-kindergarten development and curriculum.
Credits: (1-3, R6)
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BK 496 - Internship Seminar
The interrelationships of theory and practice in the context of experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
COREQ: BK 483. Admitted to Teacher Ed.
Credits: (2, R4)
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BK 513 - Literacy
Literacy
Credits: (3)
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