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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • CEM 750 - Advanced Construction Scheduling


    Credits 3

    Models of network theory and non-network theory for construction scheduling. Systems theory, resource leveling and resource algorithms, project diagnostics, optimum workforce/equipment movement, and as-built schedule coordination. Cost control and computer applications, and expert systems. Case studies.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 453/  and graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 751 - Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction estimating including value engineering, pricing strategies, and computer concepts. Development of estimating data. Computer-aided design and cost integration. Range, factor, and parametric estimating. Production factors.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 451 or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 755 - Renewable Energy Capital Facility Projects


    Credits 3

    Overview of control and management of the cost, timing, and value of capital-investment in renewable energy projects such as solar thermal power plants, photovoltaic plants, biomass power plants, biofuel power plants, hydroelectric power plants, geothermal power plants, tidal power station, wave power station and on-shore/off-shore wind power plants.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 775 - Construction Operations and Management


    Credits 3

    Theory and practice of construction operations and management. Roles of the designer, owner, constructor, and construction manager. Systems approach to project, firm, and organization issues for construction management. Decision modeling. Readings, case studies, and analysis of construction problems and solutions. Computer applications, case studies.

    Notes
    May be taken concurrently with  .

    Prerequisites
    EGG 307,     

  
  • CEM 780 - Construction Engineering


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction engineering addressing techniques and sequences employed in the construction of heavy and industrial projects.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334 or CEM 330, CEE 381 or CEM 370

  
  • CEM 793 - Advanced Independent Study


    Credits 1 – 3

    Advanced independent study of a selected construction topic. Paper required.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 795 - Advanced Special Topics in Construction Management


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other topics of interest in advanced construction management. Paper required. Topics and credits to be announced.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in major.

  
  • CEM 796 - Special Project in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a project investigating a topic of interest related to construction engineering or construction management.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 797 - Research Thesis in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a research study on a contemporary topic related to construction engineering or construction management. Preparation and presentation of a research thesis. Preparation of a project report.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CHEM 602 - Scientific Software for the Microcomputer


    Credits 1

    Use of computer software for graphing, statistics, structure drawing, information retrieval, word processing, and self-paced learning.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 402. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 621 - Physical Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Thermodynamics, solution behavior, and equilibrium.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 421. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 622 - Physical Chemistry II


    Credits 3

    Kinetic theory, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, introductory quantum chemistry, and states of matter.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 422. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 628 - Quantum Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Introduction to quantum mechanics and molecular orbital theory as related to bonding, spectra, and reactivity. Includes an introduction to computerized electronic structure calculations.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 428. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 631 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Atomic and nuclear properties. Structure, symmetry, and bonding for molecular and solid-state compounds. Solution behavior, solubility, acid-based properties. Chemistry of the elements and periodic trends.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 422 or equivalent.

  
  • CHEM 655 - Instrumental Analysis


    Credits 4

    Fundamental laws and principles of instrumental determinations, including spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, electrochemical methods, and thermal analysis as main areas of study.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 455. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 672 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Credits 2

    Introduction to analytical techniques of biochemistry as tools to study cellular components. Techniques may include centrifugation, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 472. Credit at the 600 level requires additional work. This course offered by another department may also be taken for graduate credit.

  
  • CHEM 676 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry


    Credits 3

    In depth study of selected advanced topics in biochemistry, cancer biochemistry or other medically-related topics in biochemistry.

    Notes
    May be repeated (different topic) once for a total of 6 credits to be applied toward graduate degree program.

    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 476. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475, graduate standing or permission of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 678 - Endocrinology


    Credits 3

    Survey of the structure and function of vertebrate endocrine systems, with emphasis on the biochemical basis of hormone action and the role of cell communication in endocrine physiology.

    Same as
    BIOL 448

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with CHEM 478. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 710 - Environmental Aquatic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Study of the chemistry of natural waters, emphasizing chemical speciation and the interaction of aqueous media with soil and air. Considerable attention given to the use and limitations of thermodynamic equilibrium models of chemical speciation.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 715 - Environmental Organic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Organic chemistry of natural waters, soils and the atmosphere, emphasizing chemical reactions, sorption, bio-concentration and fate and transport. Use and limitation of thermodynamic and kinetic models and the extrapolation of laboratory data to environmental conditions.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in chemistry or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 725 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Advanced study of structures and reactions of organic compounds. Reactive intermediates, reaction mechanism, stereochemistry, and synthesis examined.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 242 and 421.

  
  • CHEM 726 - Organic Synthesis


    Credits 3

    Study of the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Stereochemistry, use of organometallic reagents and chiral auxiliaries stressed, with considerable emphasis on current literature.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 242, 421

  
  • CHEM 728 - Organic Synthesis Laboratory


    Credits 2

    Some reasonably challenging syntheses undertaken to include reactions requiring rigid exclusion of air and moisture. Products characterized by modern spectroscopic methods.

    Notes
    Eight hours laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 242, 421, 447 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 735 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Statistical and quantum mechanics and their use in calculating thermodynamic properties.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 421 and 428

  
  • CHEM 745 - Instrumental Analysis-Inorganic


    Credits 3

    Theory of modern analytical instrumentation as it pertains to inorganic analysis.

    Notes
    May include atomic emission and absorption, x-ray, radioactivity and mass spectroscopic methods.

  
  • CHEM 746 - Instrumental Analysis-Organic


    Credits 3

    Theory of modern analytical instrumentation as it pertains to organic analysis. May include gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, supercritical fluid chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform infrared methods and fluorescence techniques.

  
  • CHEM 749 - Polymer Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Polymer structure; classification of polymerization reactions, step-growth and chain-growth polymerization reactions; condensation, radical, cationic, and anionic polymerization reactions; physical properties and characterization of polymers.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 750 - Quality Assurance and Statistics


    Credits 3

    Purpose, theory, and applications of quality assurance/quality control. Experimental design including development of sampling protocols. Statistics relating to the evaluation of data quality covered.

    Notes
    Not a theoretical statistics course.

    Prerequisites
    STA 161 and CHEM 455.

  
  • CHEM 752 - Chromatography


    Credits 3

    Theory and applications of chromatography as the basis of analytical separations for inorganic and organic analyses. Separating power, selectivity, efficiency, and limitations of the various methods discussed.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 241, 422, and 455.

  
  • CHEM 755 - Sample Preparation and Analysis


    Credits 3

    Collection, preparation, and analysis of gaseous, soil, and water samples using approved standard methods. Techniques used may include gas chromatography, gas chromatographymass spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography- atomic absorption spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy.

    Notes
    One hour lecture and six hours laboratory. Consult instructor(s) prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in chemistry.

  
  • CHEM 760 - Environmental Radiochemistry/Radiation Safety


    Credits 3

    Practical applications of radiochemistry to topics of current and future concern, such as the temporary and permanent storage of radioactive wastes, nuclear utilities, nuclear medicine and isotope geology. Includes advanced radiochemical techniques and radiation safety training.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 421 and 422 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 765 - Inorganic Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Physical approach to inorganic compounds, mainly of the transition elements including bonding, stereochemistry, and electronic properties with use of symmetry and elementary group theory.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 422

  
  • CHEM 770 - Protein Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Protein structure and function. Enzymology (kinetics, regulation). Survey of techniques used in protein purification and analysis.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475 or equivalent.

  
  • CHEM 771 - Metabolism and Energetics


    Credits 3

    Biochemical pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism and the mechanism of mitochondrial ATP synthesis.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475

  
  • CHEM 772 - Nucleic Acid Chemistry


    Credits 3

    Chemistry and function of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and their analogs.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475 or equivalent.

  
  • CHEM 773 - Physical Biochemistry


    Credits 3

    Theory and practice of physical chemistry as applied to the structure, properties, and interactions of biochemical macromolecules. Includes thermodynamics, various types of spectroscopy, electrophoresis, ligand binding, and hydrodynamic methods (covering the theoretical aspects of diffusion, sedimentation, and viscosity).

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475

  
  • CHEM 775 - Bioanalytical Environmental Toxicology


    Credits 3

    Principles of toxicology. Study of the interaction of toxicants with biochemical pathways. Emphasis on toxic chemicals of environmental interest.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 475

  
  • CHEM 783 - Spectral Interpretation


    Credits 3

    Spectroscopic data obtained from the techniques of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), infrared (IR) and ultraviolet-visble (UV-VIS) spectrophotometry used to establish structural features of organic molecules. Emphasizes strategies, interpretation, modern techniques, and problem solving.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 784 - Spectral Interpretation Laboratory


    Credits 1

    Identification and characterization of an organic compound using infrared, ultraviolet, mass, and NMR spectrometers. Proton, carbon-13, and two-dimensional NMR spectra used to fully determine the structure.

    Corequisite
      

  
  • CHEM 790 - Directed Readings


    Credits 1

    Directed readings in the primary literature supportive of the dissertation prospectus.

    Notes
    May be repeated, but only three credits are applied to the academic program.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the Chemistry or Radiochemistry doctoral program.

  
  • CHEM 791 - Graduate Seminar


    Credits 1

    Attendance and participation in seminar presentations. Includes student presentations. For master’s students, enrollment is required. Two presentations are required.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of five credits.

    Grading
    S/F

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Chemistry or Radiochemistry.

  
  • CHEM 792 - Research Seminar


    Credits 3

    Public defense of a graduate research project in the Ph.D. Program.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Chemistry or Radiochemistry.

  
  • CHEM 793 - Special Topics


    Credits 3

    Study of a topic of interest from any field of chemistry (for example, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), at an advanced level. Topic varies each semester. Topic chosen will be published in the class schedule.

    Notes
    May be repeated for credit if classes are in different topics.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in chemistry.

  
  • CHEM 795 - Independent Study


    Credits 1 – 3

    Individual directed study of a topic not covered in other courses.

    Notes
    May be repeated once for credit. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in chemistry and consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 796 - Dissertation Prospectus


    Credits 1

    Development of a prospectus and its defense before the Ph.D. examination committee.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the Chemistry or Radiochemistry doctoral program.

  
  • CHEM 797 - Directed Research


    Credits 1 – 6

    Supervised research in the doctoral program. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits.

    Prerequisites
    Enrollment in the Chemistry or Radiochemistry doctoral program.

  
  • CHEM 798 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated, but only nine credits applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
      or   and consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 3 – 6

    Research, analysis, and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated but a minimum of eighteen credits and a maximum of twenty four credits will be applied toward fulfillment of degree requirements.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Chemistry or Radiochemistry and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIE 508 - Classroom Management Elementary Education


    Credits 3

    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 500 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Formerly
    CIE 659

    Same as
    EDEL 408

    Notes
    Credit at the 500 level normally requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
      and EDEL 311

  
  • CIE 533 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Current methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics including review of content, objectives, curriculum, and assessment for developmentally appropriate instructional practices.

    Formerly
    CIE 652

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDEL 433. Credit at the 500 level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST, MATH 122 and MATH 123 or EDEL 431 or consent of instructor.

    Corequisite
    Enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIE 543 - Teaching Elementary School Science


    Credits 3

    Current methods and materials for teaching life, physical, and earth sciences using process skills, guided discovery activities, and curriculum integration techniques.

    Formerly
    CIE 655

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDEL 443. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST, BIOL 100, GEOG 101 and 103, CHEM 105 and 106 or 110 or PHYS 108 and 108L.

    Corequisite
    Enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIE 553 - Teaching Elementary School Social Studies


    Credits 3

    Current methods and materials for teaching social studies.

    Formerly
    CIE 658

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with EDEL 453. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Prerequisites
    PPST, nine hours of social science.

    Corequisite
    Enrollment in a practicum.

  
  • CIE 601 - Elementary Teacher Development Seminar


    Credits 3

    Designed for students entering the Elementary Graduate Licensure program. Examines contemporary trends for developing classroom expertise with observations in an elementary classroom. Focus on theory and practice in fostering personal and professional development for pre-service teachers.

    Formerly
    CIE 701

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

    Corequisite
    Admission Graduate Licensure Program.

  
  • CIE 620 - Topics Elementary School Mathematics


    Credits 1 – 3

    Examines specific topics and issues in elementary school mathematics.

    Formerly
    CIE 720

    Same as
      

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree.

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 433 or   and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 623 - Instruction Primary Elementary Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in primary elementary school mathematics education.

    Formerly
    CIE 723

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 433 or   or ECE 454 and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 625 - Instruction Intermediate Elementary Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in intermediate elementary school mathematics education.

    Formerly
    CIE 725

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 433 or   and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 627 - Technology Applications K-8 Mathematics Education


    Credits 3

    Research-based study of the integration of technology into the teaching of mathematics in grades K-8.

    Formerly
    CIE 727

    Prerequisites
    One 600-level mathematics instruction course or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIE 629 - Curriculum Development in Elementary School Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of elementary school mathematics programs.

    Formerly
    CIE 729

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
    One 600-level mathematics instruction course or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIE 630 - Topics Elementary School Science


    Credits 1 – 3

    Examines specific topics and issues in elementary school science. 

    Formerly
    CIE 730

    Same as
      

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 443 or   and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 635 - Instruction Elementary Science Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in elementary school science education.

    Formerly
    CIE 735

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 443 or   and current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 637 - Technology Applications K-8 Science Education


    Credits 3

    Research-based study of the integration of technology into the teaching of science in grades K-8.

    Formerly
    CIE 737

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 443 or   and current teaching certificate or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIE 639 - Curriculum Development Elementary Science Education


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of elementary school science programs.

    Formerly
    CIE 739

    Prerequisites
    One 600-level science instruction course or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIE 640 - Topics Elementary School Social Studies


    Credits 1 – 3

    Examines specific topics and issues in elementary school social studies.

    Formerly
    CIE 740

    Same as
      

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward degree.

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 453 or   and current teaching license.

  
  • CIE 645 - Instruction Elementary Social Studies Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in elementary school social studies education.

    Formerly
    CIE 745

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 453 or   and current teaching license.

  
  • CIE 649 - Curriculum Development Elementary Social Studies Education


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes research and curriculum studies dealing with content and procedures of elementary school social studies programs.

    Formerly
    CIE 749

    Same as
    CIS 649

    Prerequisites
    EDEL 453 or   and current teaching license.

  
  • CIE 681 - Elementary School Instruction


    Credits 3

    Research basis for developing and implementing instructional strategies and models of teaching for the elementary classroom.

    Formerly
    CIE 701

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 683 - Elementary Classroom Management


    Credits 3

    Advanced study in managing various aspects of the classroom including establishing and maintaining positive psychosocial environments; rules, routines, and procedures to minimize disruption; discipline plans; and enriched curricula.

    Formerly
    CIE 702

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 685 - Elementary Education Curriculum


    Credits 3

    Current research, influences, trends and issues in the modern elementary school curriculum. Recommended as a culminating course.

    Formerly
    CIE 703

    Prerequisites
    Current teaching certificate.

  
  • CIE 687 - Curriculum Development Elementary Education


    Credits 3

    Examines the conceptual framework and decision making involved in elementary school curriculum development.

    Formerly
    CIE 704

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CIG 500 - Topics Teacher Education


    Credits 1 - 3

    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 500 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Formerly
    CIG 600

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Credit at the 500 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CIG 600A - Curriculum and Instruction


    Credits 1 – 6

    Specialized course in curriculum and instruction designed to develop depth in understanding a current educational topic for the in-service teacher.

    Formerly
    CIG 700

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

  
  • CIG 601 - Curriculum and Instruction Urban Settings


    Credits 3

    This course is a research-based study of elementary and secondary education in urban settings that blends curriculum and instruction to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary educational practices.

    Formerly
    CIG 701

  
  • CIG 602 - Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction


    Credits 3

    Research-based study of strategies to differentiate curriculum and instruction in order to effectively assess learner needs, modify curriculum materials, plan and implement instruction, develop assignments, and evaluate learning outcomes.

    Formerly
    CIG 702

  
  • CIG 603 - Urban Education


    Credits 3

    Analysis of the needs and problems of pupils in the urban school, with special emphasis on the development of relevant curricula and teaching strategies. Field work on a pertinent problem required.

    Formerly
    CIG 703

    Prerequisites
    Subject area undergraduate methods course.

  
  • CIG 620 - Principles of Learning Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Study of research involving cognitive factors that impact the learning of mathematics.

    Formerly
    CIG 720

    Prerequisites
    One 600-level course in mathematics instruction or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 621 - Diagnostic Assessment School Mathematics


    Credits 3

    Study of the causes and effects of mathematics learning difficulties, methods and instruments useful in diagnosis and treatment. Evaluation of materials for the correction of mathematics learning problems.

    Formerly
    CIG 721

    Prerequisites
    One 600-level course in mathematics instruction or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 629 - Mathematics Education Seminar


    Credits 3

    Examination of seminal and current mathematics education research through readings, writings, discussions and presentations.

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours of graduate coursework or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 639 - Science Education Seminar


    Credits 3

    Examination of seminal and current science education research through readings, writings, discussions and presentations.

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours of graduate coursework or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 649 - Social Studies Education Seminar


    Credits 3

    Examination of seminal and current social studies education research through readings, writings, discussions and presentations.

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours of graduate coursework or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 650 - Art History for Art Educator


    Credits 3

    Study of art history and its relationship to the design and implementation of art curriculum in elementary and secondary education.

    Formerly
    CIG 710

  
  • CIG 651 - Aesthetics and Criticism Art Education


    Credits 3

    Study of aesthetics and art criticism concepts as curricular content in elementary and secondary art education.

    Formerly
    CIG 711

  
  • CIG 652 - Technology Applications Art Education


    Credits 3

    Research-based study of the integration of technology into the teaching and learning of elementary and secondary art education curriculum.

    Formerly
    CIG 712

  
  • CIG 653 - Instructional Discipline-Based Art Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices and methods in the teaching of discipline-based elementary and secondary school art education.

    Formerly
    CIG 713

  
  • CIG 660 - Multicultural Education


    Credits 3

    Introduces students to topics, issues, research, and practices associated with teaching in a diverse society.

    Formerly
    CIG 750

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CIG 661 - Topics Multicultural Education


    Credits 3

    Examines specific topics and issues in multicultural education.

    Formerly
    CIG 751

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 662 - Theory and Research Multicultural Education


    Credits 3

    Examines research related to current programs, trends and issues relative to student instruction for the purpose of preparing teachers, administrators, and other educators to work with diverse populations.

    Formerly
    CIG 752

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 682 - Reflective Practice in Teaching


    Credits 3

    Focuses on the theoretical bases, roles, approaches, and dimensions of teacher reflection. Provides students opportunities for reflective practice to improve teaching. Students acquire important knowledge and basic skills of teacher reflection necessary to be a master teacher.

    Formerly
    CIG 704

  
  • CIG 689 - Curriculum and Instruction Seminar


    Credits 1 - 3

    Examination of seminal and current mathematics education research through readings, writings, discussions and presentations.

    Formerly
    CIG 717

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Fifteen hours of graduate coursework or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 690 - Teachers as Action Researchers


    Credits 3

    Surveys literature on classroom action research as a new genre of research, examines important issues in the field of teacher research, and helps students begin conducting action research in their own classrooms. Students develop an action research project.

    Formerly
    CIG 705

  
  • CIG 692 - Curriculum Evaluation in Education


    Credits 3

    Study of research-based practices in general and specific curriculum evaluation.

    Notes
    Requires a field-based curriculum evaluation project related to an elementary or secondary subject area and basic knowledge of statistics, research methodology, and curriculum theory.

    Prerequisites
      or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 697 - Curriculum and Instruction Culminating Experience


    Credits 1 – 3

    Culminating experience for M.Ed. students. Includes a selection of faculty approved options such as a comprehensive examination, professional manuscript or presentation, eportfolio project, or other equitable curricular experiences.

    Formerly
    CIG 715

    Grading
    S/F grading.

    Prerequisites
    Thirty hours graduate course work.

  
  • CIG 698 - Curriculum and Instruction Professional Paper/Project


    Credits 3

    Culminating activity for M.Ed. students. Paper/project requires the student to identify an educational issues applicable to a professional setting and conduct in-depth study or action research concerning the issue.

    Formerly
    CIG 718

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • CIG 699 - Curriculum and Instruction Thesis


    Credits 3 – 9

    Culminating activity for M.S. Students.

    Formerly
    CIG 719

    Notes
    Maximum of nine credits accepted toward a degree.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
      and consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 706 - Mentoring Strategies to Improve Teaching


    Credits 3

    Addresses underlying theory of mentoring and development of mentoring strategies and practices. Aims to improve mentoring practices of experienced teachers working with novice teachers.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 716 - Reading and Conference


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent reading and study conference with assigned professor.

    Notes
    Maximum of six credits accepted toward a degree.

    Prerequisites
    Must be approved prior to registration.

  
  • CIG 760R - Inquiry into Teacher Education


    Credits 3

    Supports students in analyzing major issues, questions, and trends in teacher education as well as the social, historical, and theoretical backgrounds. Familiarizes students with various forms of literature in the field of teacher education. Engages students in writing literature reviews and conference proposals.

  
  • CIG 761 - Theoretical Foundations of Education


    Credits 3

    Examines the historical, philosophical, sociological, and cultural foundations of teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status; or consent of instructor.

  
  • CIG 762 - Instructional Strategies and Learning to Teach in Higher Education


    Credits 3

    Focuses on the past, present, and evolving pedagogical content of teacher education. Topics include: the role and work of the teacher educator, teacher educator curricular issues, and effective teaching strategies for working with adult learners.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status. 

  
  • CIG 763 - Teaching and Learning to Teach


    Credits 3

    Broad overview of the process of learning to teach that begins long before a teacher enrolls in education courses. Explores empirical and conceptual questions about teacher learning across the career.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status. 

  
  • CIG 764 - Models of Teaching


    Credits 3

    Considers the wide variety of approaches to teaching through historical, theoretical and research perspectives. Emphasis on the identification of models of teaching most appropriate to the objectives of individual lessons.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status.

 

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