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SLIS 719 - Preservation Planning and Administration Credits: 3
The planning and administration of preservation programs in libraries, archives, records centers, and manuscript depositories.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 720 - School Library Program Development Credits: 3
Roles, functions, and organization of school library media programs. Systematic planning and evaluation, leadership, advocacy, and integration of program into the curriculum.
Prerequisites: Special permission required.
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SLIS 721 - Seminar in School Library Programs Credits: 3
Problems relating to contemporary school media programs will be identified and analyzed by students, drawing from their own experiences, pertinent literature in the field, and field investigations.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 703, 705, 707, 720, or consent of professor
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SLIS 724 - Special Libraries Credits: 3
An overview of industrial, business, governmental, and professional libraries and related information organizations. Study of their organizational characteristics, governance, services, distinctive features. Major part of course is simulation of information management problems in these organizations.
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SLIS 725 - Digital Libraries Credits: 3
History and current state of digital records, including their storage, organization, and preservation in digital libraries.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 707
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SLIS 726 - Knowledge Management for Library and Information Professionals Credits: 3
An introduction to the background, principles, practices, and technologies of knowledge management for library and information professionals.
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SLIS 727 - Health Sciences Library Services Credits: 1
A detailed study of traditional and innovative services characteristic of health science libraries. Includes community study design and evaluation of services. For those students committed to careers in health sciences libraries.
Prerequisites: SLIS 726 or consent of instructor
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SLIS 728 - Public Library Systems Credits: 3
Course focuses upon three topics: 1) organizational patterns for various library operations, local and regional; 2) the political environment of the public library; and 3) major problems confronting public library systems.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 729 - Academic Libraries Credits: 3
An analysis of the historical development and current issues in academic libraries.
Prerequisites: SLIS 704
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SLIS 731 - Subject Analysis and Classification Credits: 3
Study of major classification and subject authority systems. Emphasizes the understanding and application of these systems in information agencies.
Prerequisites: SLIS 730
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SLIS 732 - Indexing and Abstracting Credits: 3
Introduction to principles and practices in abstracting and indexing.
Corequisite: SLIS 707
Prerequisites: SLIS 707
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SLIS 733 - Serials Credits: 3
An introductory study of methods and problems in acquiring, organizing, and retrieving serial publications with an emphasis on the special features of serials. Includes an introduction to computer applications.
Prerequisites: SLIS 702
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SLIS 734 - Government Information Sources Credits: 3
Creation, acquisition, organization, retrieval, and use of government-produced information. Emphasis is on U.S. government information but includes attention to state, local, and international sources.
Prerequisites: SLIS 703, 707
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SLIS 735 - Metadata Credits: 3
Examination of metadata definition, selection and applications; Role of metadata in information discovery, acquaintance with various metadata schemes and standards for libraries, museums, archives and info centers.
Prerequisites: SLIS 707
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SLIS 738 - Seminar in Technical Services Credits: 3
Management, personnel, and materials within technical service departments for all types of libraries. Standardization, centralized and cooperative efforts, automation and evaluation as applied to all functions within technical services departments.
Prerequisites: SLIS 702
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SLIS 740 - Online Information Services Credits: 3
Direct experience searching online databases and examination of related administrative issues.
Prerequisites: SLIS 707
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SLIS 741 - Educational Services in Library and Information Organizations Credits: 3
Applications of human learning theory and presentation techniques to information literacy programs and curriculum collaboration for library and information professionals.
Prerequisites: Completion of 9 semester hours of SLIS graduate level classes
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SLIS 742 - Curricular Role of the School Librarian Credits: 3
Role of the school library media specialist in integrating the school library media program into a K-12 standards-based curriculum, including best practices, needs assessment, collaboration, instructional design, and resource provision.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 706 and required education courses (for initial certification candidates); SLIS 703 preferred
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SLIS 743 - Health Information Retrieval in Electronic Environments Credits: 3
Presents a survey of electronic information resources in the health sciences and an introduction to advanced searching techniques and analytical skills to access biomedical literature.
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SLIS 744 - Music Libraries and Information Services Credits: 3
Acquisition of and special cataloging requirements for printed music, recordings, and multimedia; collection management; administration of music libraries; preservation/conservation of special materials.
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SLIS 745 - Social Science Information Services Credits: 3
Considers how literature and information services in the social sciences are organized for the purpose of interpretation and delivery. Students survey the literature of psychology, sociology, political science, and other disciplines in some detail. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
Prerequisites: SLIS 703, 707
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SLIS 746 - Humanities and Arts Information Services Credits: 3
A survey and evaluation of the nature, history, and bibliography of the literature of the humanities and arts. Emphasizes the distinctive features of materials, research, communication, and information-seeking patterns.
Prerequisites: SLIS 703
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SLIS 747 - Science and Technology Information Services Credits: 3
A survey of literature in the basic sciences and applied technical fields. Examines distinctive features of materials, research, and information communication patterns in the various fields. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
Prerequisites: SLIS 703, 707
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SLIS 748 - Business Information Sources and Services Credits: 3
Coverage of the bibliographic and information systems relevant to contemporary managerial information needs, with emphasis on the literature of business and finance, and including statistical materials, literature guides, and investment services. Specialized problems related to the organization and operation of business information systems. Practice in question consultation and database searching will be included.
Prerequisites: SLIS 740 or consent of instructor
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SLIS 749 - Health Sciences Information Resources Credits: 3
Characteristics and use of print and computer-based materials in the health sciences and for general reference librarians.
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SLIS 750 - Information and Records Management Credits: 3
An introduction to the role and functions of the information manager in organizations with emphases on use, retention, and management of information and records.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 751 - Libraries, Literacy, and Literature Credits: 3
Ways in which libraries and librarians become more effective providers and partners in the literacy movement.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 752 - Diversity in Libraries Credits: 3
Nontraditional library users in all types of libraries. Literacy programs, disabled and/or institutionalized persons, older adults, and members of selected ethnic groups.
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SLIS 753 - Seminar in Information Services Credits: 3
Planning and evaluating information services. Emphasis on policy and decision making regarding current issues.
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SLIS 754 - Library Programming for Children and Young Adults Credits: 3
The nature, philosophy, and development of non-curricular programs for children and young adults in the school and public library. Among the types of programs to be discussed are storytelling, film programs, reading programs, programs for parents, and other activities associated with library service to young people. Students will study the principles and problems involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs of this nature.
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SLIS 755 - Popular Materials and Programming for Adults Credits: 3
Materials popular with adult readers and programs utilizing those materials. Extensive reading and experience in planning and presenting programs.
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SLIS 756 - Children’s Materials Credits: 3
A study of materials intended for children of elementary school age (6-13) with emphasis on the process of evaluating them to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of children.
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SLIS 757 - Young Adult Materials Credits: 3
A study of materials for young adults (13-19) with emphasis on the process of evaluating them to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of young adults.
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SLIS 758 - Consumer Health Resources and Information Services Credits: 3
Concepts and current trends in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of adult consumer health resources and services, including consumer health informatics and e-health.
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SLIS 759 - Materials for Early Childhood Credits: 3
A study of picture books and audiovisual materials intended for the very young child through age 9 with emphasis on the process of evaluating these materials to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of very young children.
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SLIS 760 - Materials and Services for Latino Youth Credits: 3
Introduces a wide range of print and nonprint materials appropriate for Latino youth. Provides resources for librarians and educators serving young Latinos literacy needs.
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SLIS 761 - Information Technologies in the School Library Program Credits: 3
Technology management, use of technology and nonprint resources, and their integration into the K-12 curriculum.
Prerequisites: SLIS 706
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SLIS 765 - Planning Library Facilities Credits: 3
An introduction to the process of planning new and renovated spaces and facilities. Content covers roles of participants in planning preparation of building program and examines examples of recent buildings.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 704, or permission of instructor
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SLIS 766 - Collection Development and Acquisitions Credits: 3
An examination of information agencies and their purposes, collections, collection policies, and acquisition procedures.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 767 - Management of Public Library Youth Services Credits: 3
Planning, implementation, and evaluation of public library services for children and young adults.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701
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SLIS 768 - Problems in Library and Information Agency Administration Credits: 3
Examines in detail frequently occurring problems that require decision activity by library and information agency managers. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
Prerequisites: Completion of 9 semester hours of SLIS graduate level courses.
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SLIS 770 - Design and Management of Databases Credits: 3
Databases used in libraries and other information agencies, including operational and functional design. Extensive hands-on evaluation of selected database software packages.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 707
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SLIS 772 - Strategic Intelligence for Information Professionals Credits: 3
Principles and practices of information gathering and analysis of open source information, including competitive intelligence, environmental scanning, and issues management; information evaluation and synthesis; role of strategic intelligence in modern organizations.
Prerequisites: SLIS 740 or 748, or permission of the instructor
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SLIS 775 - Practicum in Organizing and Managing Web Resources Credits: 3
Concepts and practices necessary to organize and manage Web resources in libraries and in other information agencies.
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SLIS 776 - Web Technologies for Information Specialists Credits: 3
Evaluation and programming of Web technologies and related issues in libraries and in other information agencies.
Prerequisites: SLIS 775 and special permission of instructor
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SLIS 777 - Design and Management of Digital Image Collections Credits: 3
This course presents introductory concepts related to the creation, manipulation, and implementation of visual collections in various online environments. It identifies resources, procedures, and skills needed to successfully design, implement, and manage digital image collections in a collaborative environment.
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of SLIS 706, passing of SLIS Technology Test or Instructor Approval
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SLIS 778 - Seminar in Information Science Credits: 3
A critical examination of the principles, trends, and issues of modern information systems design and use.
Corequisite: SLIS 707
Prerequisites: SLIS 707
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SLIS 780 - Information Networks Credits: 3
Identification and evaluation of information networks in libraries and other information agencies. The nature of networks, including hardware and software applications.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 707
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SLIS 787 - Seminar in Applied Information Systems for Information Specialists Credits: 3
Application, management and evaluation of information systems for libraries and other information agencies, including emerging technical, administrative and management issues related to these systems.
Prerequisites: SLIS 707 or permission of instructor
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SLIS 791 - Special Topics in Great Libraries of the World through Study Abroad Credits: 3
Discussion and critical examination of selected topics of current international debate regarding information and related technologies. Specific topics to be identified by suffix letters. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 9 hours.
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SLIS 794 - Internship in Library and Information Science Credits: 3-6
Supervised field experience in library, media center, or other information agency relevant to student’s professional goals.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 705, 707, and permission of the school
Note: Pass-Fail grading
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SLIS 795 - Special Topics in International Information Issues Credits: 1-3
Discussion and critical examination of selected topics of current international debate regarding information and related technologies. May be repeated a maximum of 3 times as content varies by suffix and title.
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SLIS 796 - Independent Study in Library and Information Science Credits: 1-6
Independent study in an area of library and information science relevant to the student’s professional goals.
Prerequisites: SLIS 701, 705, 707
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SLIS 797 - Special Topics in Librarianship and Information Services Credits: 1-3
Discussion and investigation of topics of current concern to the library and information profession. May be repeated as content varies by title and suffix.
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SLIS 798 - Specialist Project Preparation Credits: 3-6
Prerequisites: Specialist degree students only; permission of the school. Approval of the appropriate application for specialist project must be submitted early in the semester preceding enrollment
Note: Pass-Fail grading
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SLIS 801 - Research Issues in Library and Information Science Credits: 3
Seminar examining a range of issues, theories, and research questions that currently shape thinking and discourse in library and information science.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 802 - Theory and Research Methods in Library and Information Science Credits: 3
Seminar exploring problems and issues in theory formulation and research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and multi-method approaches. Not auditable.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 803 - Information and Society Credits: 3
Seminar examining the historical and intellectual foundations of library and information science in relation to the nature and current roles of information organization and information transfer in societies. Not auditable.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 804 - Preparation for Academic Careers in Library and Information Science Credits: 3
Seminar examining the history, trends, and current status of academic careers in library and information science, emphasizing knowledge and skills needed for successful teaching, scholarship, and service. Not auditable.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 805 - Information Policy and Ethics Credits: 3
Seminar in the critical and analytical study of information policy and ethical issues at the individual, institutional, and international levels. Not auditable
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 806 - Communication Processes and Information-Seeking Behavior Credits: 3
Seminar examining the characteristics of communication, human information interaction, and information-seeking behavior, with emphasis on social network models, and the relationship between information-seeking behaviors and the design of communication and information systems and services. Not auditable.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SLIS 809 - Planning and Evaluating Colloquia In Library and Information Science Credits: 1
Involves students in planning, managing, and evaluating colloquia, including recruiting speakers, scheduling venues, attracting audiences, conducting the sessions, and evaluating the results. May be repeated up to three times for credit.
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SLIS 810 - Human Information Interactions and Cultural Institutions Credits: 3
Explores libraries and other cultural institutions as lifelong educational environments where complex human interactions take place.
Over the past two years, the promising intersection of cultural organizations has been a topic of strong interest to practitioners and scholars associated with these institutions. This course introduces the interdisciplinary framework, social perspectives, and research methods required to development an understanding of this intersection, the changes that will be required as new technologies alter the way that people engage with these institutions, and the challenges that have begun to emerge as their boundaries become less defined. This type of interdisciplinary framework is needed to address these topics and address both the human information needs that impel cultural institutions and the steps and strategies by which these needs may be recognized and resolved in these information rich environments.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
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SLIS 811 - Technologies in Cultural Institutions Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity for doctoral students to explore the issues associated with the implementation, evaluation and management of various technologies found in cultural institutions. Students will gain practical experience working with different technologies through class demonstrations and will be exposed to different technical environments via class field trips.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
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SLIS 899 - Dissertation Preparation Credits: 1-12
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
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SMED 510 - Life Science for Teachers I Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for elementary and middle-school curricula; phylogenetic organization of major kingdoms, characteristics of plants and animals, including humans; ecological principles; communities; energy needs, resources, flow and balance; heredity and adaptation.
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SMED 510L - Life Science for Teachers Laboratory Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 510, permission of instructor
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SMED 520 - Earth Science for Teachers I Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for elementary and middle-school curricula; solar system; earth-moon-sun relationships; geologic time; earth materials; emphasis on surface processes and an introduction to internal processes.
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SMED 520L - Earth Science for Teachers Laboratory I Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 520, permission of instructor
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SMED 530 - Physical Science for Teachers I Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for elementary- and middle-school curricula; chemical and physical change; states and transformations of matter; atoms, elements, molecules, mixtures, and compounds; laws of motion; heat, light, and sound energy; electricity and magnetism.
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SMED 530L - Physical Science for Teachers Laboratory I Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 530, consent of instructor
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SMED 541 - Classical and Modern Physics for Teachers I Credits: 3
Mechanics, electromagnetism, wave motion, sound, heat, optics, relativity, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics. No previous background in physics is assumed. Laboratory activities designed specifically for the pre-college teacher will be required.
Prerequisites: science teaching certificate, algebra, trigonometry
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SMED 542 - Classical and Modern Physics for Teachers II Credits: 3
Continuation of SMED 541.
Prerequisites: SMED 541, science teaching certificate, algebra and trigonometry
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SMED 586 - Energy, Motion, and Matter Credits: 3
Integrated study of the earth’s atmosphere for pre-service and in-service middle school teachers combining concepts from earth, life, and physical science leading to an understanding of the interaction of all systems.
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SMED 587 - Interdependence of Living Systems Credits: 3
Integrated study of the biotic and abiotic environments combining life, earth, and physical science concepts to understand relationships in living systems. For pre-service and in-service middle school teachers.
Prerequisites: introductory-level courses in life, earth, and physical sciences or permission of instructor
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SMED 588 - Origin and Evolution of Living and Non-Living Systems Credits: 3
Study of the earth system for pre-service and in-service middle school teachers, with emphasis on the origin, evolution, and interactions of the subsystems of the earth system.
Prerequisites: introductory-level courses in life, earth, and physical sciences or permission of instructor
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SMED 591 - Data Analysis for Teachers Credits: 3
Introduction to statistics for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The fundamentals of data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, and inference with special focus on methods of teaching statistical reasoning. For I.M.A./M.A.T. (excluding mathematics)/M.Ed./M.T. and nondegree credit only.
Cross-listed Course: STAT 591
Prerequisites: For M.A.T. (excluding mathematics) / M.Ed. / M.T. and nondegree credit only.
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SMED 705 - Special Topics in Integrated Science for the Elementary School Credits: 1-3
Identification and study of those science topics that will form a local/regional elementary science curriculum; each offering to be a unique blend of topics designed for a specific school district or consortium of districts.
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SMED 710 - Life Science for Teachers II Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for middle-school curricula: cell biology; phylogenetic organization of all major kingdoms; principles of development, physiology, reproduction, genetics and evolution; biogeochemical cycles.
Prerequisites: SMED 510
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SMED 710L - Life Science for Teachers Laboratory II Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 710
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SMED 720 - Earth Science for Teachers II Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for middle-school curricula: origin and evolution of universe, galaxies and solar system; quantitative age determinations; Earth’s internal structure and processes, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, and plate tectonics.
Prerequisites: SMED 520
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SMED 720L - Earth Science for Teachers Laboratory II Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 720
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SMED 721 - Marine Science for Teachers Credits: 3
Topics in marine science: ecology of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems; coastal geologic processes; coastal zone management. Classroom and field experiences using marine science instructional materials.
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SMED 722 - Space Science for Teachers Credits: 3
Origin, evolution, and properties of solar system and universe; observation of the night-time sky; planetary motion; technology of space study and exploration. Laboratory and field activities for elementary/middle-school classroom.
Prerequisites: SMED 520
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SMED 723 - Weather Science for Teachers Credits: 3
Concepts in meteorology and climatology, including basic weather elements and patterns, technology in weather observation and prediction, and human impact on the atmosphere. Laboratory and field activities for the elementary/middle-school classroom.
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SMED 729 - Special Topics in Science for Teachers Credits: 1-3
Topics not likely to be incorporated into regular offerings, offered as seminars, workshops, and formal courses. Variable credit, depending on contact hours. May be taken more than once.
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SMED 730 - Physical Science for Teachers II Credits: 3
Topics appropriate for middle-school curricula: atomic structure; periodic table of elements; radioactivity; chemical bonding, principles, and reactions; electromagnetic spectrum; applications of chemistry and physics to life and earth sciences.
Prerequisites: SMED 530
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SMED 730L - Physical Science for Teachers Laboratory II Credits: 1
Corequisite: SMED 730
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SMED 769 - Special Topics in Mathematics for Teachers Credits: 1-3
Special topics in mathematics offered as seminars, workshops, and formal courses.
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SOCY 500 - Social Networks Credits: 3
Analysis of personal, social and organizational networks, their structural patterns, practical consequences, and principles of formation and change.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 502 - Political Sociology Credits: 3
Theory and research concerning the interrelationship between the polity and social structures.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 503 - Family and Social Stratification Credits: 3
An analysis of the contemporary American family emphasizing social stratification, mobility, occupations, and urbanization.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 504 - Social Stratification Credits: 3
Theory and research in social stratification.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 505 - Social Structures in Communities Credits: 3
Interrelationships of major social structures within communities.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 506 - Social Organizations Credits: 3
Selected theoretical orientation, methodological procedures, and illustrative substantive issues pertaining to organizations.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300 or consent of advisor
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SOCY 507 - Sociology of Social Control Credits: 3
Theories and issues relating to the definition of and response to crime and/or deviance.
Prerequisites: Any Sociology 300-level course.
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SOCY 509 - Advanced Social Structures Credits: 3
The analysis of core methodological and substantive issues in the study of social structures.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101. SOCY 300
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SOCY 510 - Life Course Demographics Credits: 3
People’s demographic lives, structural contexts, and social change. Emphasis on the socioeconomic context in which lives unfold.
Prerequisites: SOCY 310 or consent of instructor
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SOCY 512 - Internal and International Migration Credits: 3
A survey of methods of analysis and research findings with emphasis on the social and economic concomitants of internal migration. Cultural, economic, and historical aspects of international migration. Effects of governmental policies on immigration and emigration. Examination of selected countries.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 310 or consent of instructor
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