Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • COMM 481 - Internship

    3-6 cr.


    (Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, appropriate course work, faculty approval) 

    Highly recommended for every major, this on-the-job experience is guided by practitioners in the communication field and supervised individually by a faculty member in consultation with the student’s advisor and the department chair. (Internship credits can only be used in the free elective area.)

  
  • COMM 482 - Directed Independent Study

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: senior standing) 

    In consultation with the student’s advisor and department chair, Communication Seniors undertake a significant area of study resulting in a major research paper. Students select a Communication professor whom they wish to direct the study.  Provided to augment an area of the student’s interest not substantially covered in available departmental courses.

  
  • COMM 484 - Special Topics

    3 cr.
    In-depth departmental seminars on selected communication topics meeting the needs and interests of students. Topics vary from semester to semester.
  
  • COMM 499 - Senior Thesis

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: COMM 215  and COMM 316 )

    An optional research-based written project in which Communication seniors (in consultation with their advisor and department chair) select an issue or problem for scholarly study, undertake significant and meaningful research, and produce a major paper of publishable quality.  Students select a Communication professor whom they wish to direct their thesis.   Strongly recommended for students planning for graduate school.

  
  • DEPT 385H-389H - Honors Tutorial

    3 cr.
    An exploration of a topic on an individually directed basis.
  
  • DEPT 487H-489H - Honors Project

    3 cr.
    An independent project of academic or professional nature culminating in an oral defense before a board of three faculty members.
  
  • E/CE 240 - Introduction to Computer Engineering

    3 cr.
    (Formerly EE 240)  Introduction to combinational and sequential digital-logic circuits.   Analysis and design techniques including Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping.  Use of the computer to simulate digital circuits.   Three hours lecture.
  
  • E/CE 340 - Digital Systems

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: E/CE 240 )

    Analysis and design of advanced digital circuits, implementation of combinational and sequential digital logic, interdependence of hardware and software on computer design, memory and I/O concepts.  Three hours lecture.

     

  
  • EC 251 - Introduction to Electronic Business

    3 cr.
    This course explores how the Internet has revolutionized the buying and selling of goods and services in the market-place.  Topics include: Internet business models, electronic commerce infrastructure, designing online storefronts, payment acceptance and security issues, and the legal and ethical challenges of electronic commerce.  Students will also gain hands-on experience in creating a web site using an HTML authoring tool.
  
  • EC 261 - Introduction to Business Programming

    3 cr.
    The focus of this course is to introduce students to business programming using tools such as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). More specifically, it will train students how to write programs that automate various tasks in Excel, and develop applications that support business decision making.  The ultimate goal will be on the creation of applications that will allow managers to make effective data-driven decisions.  Advanced Excel skills such as Power Pivot and Pivot tables will also be covered.  Students will gain insights into how to continue developing their skills in their careers.
  
  • EC 362 - Database Management Systems for Electronic Business

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EC 251  or equivalent)

    This course deals with the use of database management systems to support electronic business.  Topics include: data modeling; database design and normalization; structured query language (SQL); database application development; integration of web server and database server; distributed data-bases; data warehousing; and data mining.  (Credit cannot be earned for EC 362 and ACC 374 )

  
  • EC 372 - Accounting for Electronic Business

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ACC 252  or ACC 254 , junior standing)

    Introduces students to the role accounting is playing in today’s business environment and how technology has impacted the techniques of accounting and reporting.  Computerized models of accounting are used to explore the software tools available for decisions and reporting. Internet business and traditional business transactions will be evaluated.  Students will see the effects of control features built into software systems.

  
  • EC 461 - Internet Applications Development

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EC 362  or permission of instructor)

    An introduction to existing and evolving Internet technologies needed for web site development and management.  Client and server-side scripts will be utilized to explore their role in interacting with customers, customizing web pages, processing forms, maintaining state, and connecting to data-bases.  Course delivery will be primarily conducted through hands-on assignments and projects.

  
  • EC 462 - Projects in Electronic Business

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EC 461  or permission of instructor)

    In this course, students will integrate their knowledge and skill in business and technology to acquire the big picture of electronic business.  The purpose of this course is to synthesize knowledge acquired in different courses to develop a secure working electronic commerce site.  Students will work in a team-oriented environment under the guidance of the instructor.

  
  • EC 463 - Data Mining

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: STAT 252 )

    Data mining refers to an analytic process designed to explore data (usually large amounts of data - typically business or market related - also known as “big data”) in search of consistent patterns and/or systematic relationships between variables, and then to validate the findings by applying the detected patterns to new subsets of data.  Hands-on applications of various data mining techniques (e.g. classification, association analysis, clustering, text mining, anomaly detection, feature selections) using data mining software tools will be used.  Credits may not be earned for EC 463 and OIM 463 .

  
  • EC 470 - (W) Supply Chain Management

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: OIM 352  or permission of instructor)

    Many companies view Supply Chain Management as the core of their business strategy.  Students will learn how principles of Supply Chain Management integrate into the management of the enterprise and the business processes.  Students will examine the use of information technologies in Supply Chain Management. Computer software will be used to gain hands-on experience.  (Credit cannot be earned for EC 470 and OIM 366 .)

  
  • EC 471 - Information Systems Security

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: OIM 471  or permission of instructor)

    The course provides students with a basic understanding of the technical, managerial, legal and ethical issues of information security.  Topics include cryptographic systems, IP concepts and behavior, Internet and systems threat assessment, secure transactions and payments, antivirus tools, password management and cracking, and system auditing. Students will largely utilize Microsoft Windows platforms, but other operating systems will be discussed.  (Credits cannot be earned for EC 471 and ACC 476 )

  
  • EC 472 - Electronic Business and Entrepreneurship

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor) 

    The course examines the issues related to the starting of new technology-based businesses.  It focuses on entrepreneurial traits, idea generation, entry strategies, marketing plans and development of business plans.  Venture capital and other forms of financing will also be covered.  In addition there will be a discussion on legal and intellectual properties issues.  (Credit cannot be earned in EC 472 and OIM 472 .)

  
  • EC 473 - Business Applications of Communication Networks

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: OIM 471  or permission of instructor)

    Use of computer and telecommunication net-works to achieve organizational goals.  Topics include data communications; planning and design of communication networks; data integrity, independence and security; client-server computing; global communication; the Internet; applications of telecommunication networks and current issues and future trends.  (Credit cannot be earned for EC 473, and ACC 479  or OIM 473 .)

  
  • ECO 101 - (S) Current Economic Issues

    3 cr.
    Intended to provide a foundation in economics for non-business students.  This course provides analysis of contemporary economic issues relevant to the U.S. economy and the world.   Issues such as economic policy, the federal government, budget, recession, inflation, health care, air and water pollution, and regulation of business are studied.   Not a substitute for ECO 153 -ECO 154  or other upper-level economics courses.  Not open to students with prior credit for ECO 153  or ECO 154 .
  
  • ECO 102 - Fundamentals of Economic Analysis


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 153 - (S) Principles of Microeconomics

    3 cr.
    This course centers on the salient characteristics of the modern free-enterprise economy.  Topics include the operations of the price system as it regulates production, distribution, and consumption, and as it is in turn modified and influenced by private groups and government.
  
  • ECO 154 - (S) Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 cr.
    This course analyzes the determinants of aggregate economic activity.  The main areas studied are the monetary and banking system, the com- position and fluctuations of national income, inflation, and monetary and fiscal policy.
  
  • ECO 200 - (S) Economic Security and Personal Finance


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 303 - (S) The Economics of Environmental Issues

    3 cr.


    (Formerly ECO 103)  (Prerequisite: ECO 153  or permission of the instructor.)

    This course provides students with a framework for viewing environmental issues as economic issues.  Alternative methods for addressing environmental problems are examined, including “command and control” regulatory policies and “market-based” policies.  The evolution of public policies toward the environment is discussed.

  
  • ECO 361 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: ECO 153 )

    This course centers on the analysis of production and cost theories.  The topics studied are pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition and factor pricing.  Economics majors take the course in their sophomore year; Finance majors in their junior year.

  
  • ECO 362 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: ECO 154 )

    This course centers on the study of national income accounting, price level fluctuations, issues of unemployment, inflation, full employment, and the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on income level and distribution.  Economics majors take the course in their sophomore year; Finance majors in their junior year.

  
  • ECO 363 - (EPW) Applied Econometrics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ECO 361 , ECO 362 , STAT 253 )

    This course deals with the modeling and estimation of relationships as applied to economics.  The topics covered include single-equation structural modeling and time-series modeling; estimation methods and problems; testing of economic hypotheses; and forecasting.  The emphasis of the course is on applications involving the use of actual data.

  
  • ECO 364 - Labor Economics and Labor Regulations

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ECO 153 -ECO 154 )

    Analysis of labor supply and demand; measurement and theory of unemployment; occupational choice; wage differentials; labor-market issues and policies; labor legislation.

  
  • ECO 365 - Mathematical Economics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ECO 361 , ECO 362 , STAT 253 , MATH 107 , MATH 108  or permission of the instructor)

    This course studies the methodology of modern economic analysis.  Emphasis is placed on developing the rigorous theoretical foundations of micro and macroeconomics using tools of calculus and linear algebra.  Topics such as comparative static analysis, general -equilibrium analysis, consumer and firm behavior, intertemporal decision making, decision-making under uncertainty, theory of growth and rational-expectation hypothesis are covered.

  
  • ECO 366 - Economic Geography


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 410 - Economic Concepts and Applications

    3 cr.
    This course provides an introduction to fundamental economic concepts as well as a review of techniques and materials (print, audiovisual, etc.) that can be used to teach economics at the K-12 grade levels. Emphasis is placed on strategies designed to integrate economics into such courses as language arts, mathematics and social studies.  This course may not be substituted for ECO 101 , ECO 153  or ECO 154 .
  
  • ECO 460 - Monetary and Financial Economics

    3 cr.


     (Prerequisite: ECO 154 , FIN 251 )

    This course emphasizes the interrelations between financial markets, financial institutions and aggregate economic activity.  Topics include: an overview of financial institutions, introduction to money and capital markets, fundamentals of interest rates, the money supply process, the conduct of monetary policy, and other topics that occupy the subject matter of money and financial markets.

  
  • ECO 461 - Managerial Economics


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 462 - Urban and Regional Economics


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 463 - Public Finance and Taxation


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 464 - Environmental Economics and Policy


    Please contact the department chair for course schedules and detailed descriptions. This course is offered infrequently.
  
  • ECO 465 - Development Economics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ECO 153 -ECO 154 )

    This course introduces students to contemporary development economics.  Topics include: the concept and measurement of economic development, the problems and prospects of the less developed countries, and the alternative theories and processes of economic development.

  
  • ECO 470 - Law and Economics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: ECO 361  or permission of the instructor)

    This course focuses on the public-policy implications of law and economics.  It is based on the notion that legal rules establish implicit prices for different types of behavior and that consequences of these rules can be analyzed using microeconomics.  In particular, microeconomic theory is used to analyze economic aspects of property, contracts, torts, and crime.

  
  • ECO 471 - Advanced Macroeconomics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: ECO 362 , ECO 460 , ECO 363  or permission of the instructor)

    This course centers on the study of recent advances in macroeconomic analysis.  Topics include empirical macroeconomic analysis, open-economy macroeconomics, the role of expectations, economic policy and economic growth.

  
  • ECO 490 - Economics Seminar

    3 cr.
    Advanced study of a special area in economics.  Topics and prerequisites vary.
  
  • ECO/IB 351 - (D) Environment of International Business

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites:  ECO 153 -ECO 154  or ECO 101 , junior standing)

    This course introduces the student to the growing field of international business, touching on the economic, social and political environments of international trade and multinational corporations.  International institutions and agencies that impact on international business are discussed and practical aspects of these topics are emphasized.

  
  • ECO/IB 375 - International Economics

    3 cr.
    (Prerequisites: ECO 153 -ECO 154  or ECO/IB 351  or permission of the instructor)

    This course explains the rationale for international trade and gains from trade and discusses various trade policies. Topics covered in the course include: comparative advantage, free trade and trade restrictions (tariffs, quotas, etc.), the trade policy of the United States, exchange rates and their determinants, balance-of-payments analysis and the significance of multinational corporations.
  
  • EDUC 102 - (FYOC, FYDT) Educational Skills in a Global Society

    3 cr.
    Within this course students will develop the abilities to gather, evaluate and disseminate information using digital technology and effective oral communication skills. 
  
  • EDUC 113 - Reading-Research

    3 cr.
    A course designed to increase a student’s proficiency in reading and research.  The following skill areas will be covered: comprehension, vocabulary, expression, critical analysis, library and study skills. Students will be required to develop minimum computer competencies.  Lecture and laboratory approaches are utilized with the emphasis on individualized instruction.
  
  • EDUC 120 - (Q,W) Applied Statistics

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: WRTG 107 )

    This course is designed to enable students to use statistics to solve problems and to communicate clearly the procedures employed and the results obtained.  Students will be required to perform statistical computations and to write as a means of learning the course material.  Topics covered include hypothesis testing, correlation, t-test and Chi-square test.

  
  • EDUC 142 - (S) Exceptional Lives

    3 cr.
    A general overview of the field of special education, including historical background, philosophy, history, and legislation.  A survey of mental, physical and emotional disabilities and giftedness.  An overview of remedial and preventative educational practices with an emphasis on future directions.
  
  • EDUC 144 - Foundations of American Education

    3 cr.
    This course provides students with an understanding of the teaching profession through an interdisciplinary examination of the historical, political, social, legal, economic, philosophical, and curricular dimensions of education in the United States.
  
  • EDUC 220 - Middle Level Concept and Curriculum

    3 cr.
    This course introduces students to the concept of middle level education.  It enables students to make connections with middle level content areas, curriculum, and instructional planning.  This course stresses reflective inquiry regarding a philosophy of and planning for middle level education.  A field component is part of the course requirements.
  
  • EDUC 222 - (EPW) Educational Psychology, PreK-4

    3 cr.
    This course examines the psychological basis of teaching strategies, classroom environment, learning, motivation, behavior, reinforcement, developmental theory and assessment for students, PreK-4.  This course includes an overview of the diagnostic categories of special needs students as well as cognitive skill development to ensure achievement of students with disabilities.
  
  • EDUC 223 - (EPW) Educational Psychology, GR 4-12

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: Clearances required) 

    This course examines the psychological basis of teaching strategies, classroom environment, learning, motivation, behavior, reinforcement, developmental theory and assessment for students, grades 4-12.   It includes an overview of the diagnostic categories of special needs students as well as cognitive skill development to ensure achievement of students with disabilities.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 240 - Early Language and Literacy - Birth to Age 5

    3 cr.


    (Co-requisite: EDUC 144  - Clearances required.)

    This introductory course to language and literacy development in children, birth through age five is based on theory and research.  The course not only explores the characteristics of early language and literacy development within different social and cultural environments but also explores early childhood language arts instructional strategies.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 241 - Foundations of Literacy Development I

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EDUC 240  - Clearances required.)

    This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to teach reading and writing to typically developing students as well as students with reading disabilities in grades K-4. The content focus is on Language, Phonology, Phonics, Spelling, and Handwriting.  Students will also develop proficiency in the application of research-based methods.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 242 - Math for PreK-1

    3 cr.


    (Pre- or Co-requisite: EDUC 144 )

    This course will help teachers analyze and become knowledgeable of the range and sequence of mathematical concepts, content and skills related to PreK-1 school mathematical topics and learning outcomes.  Teaching techniques will emphasize problem solving, discovery learning, hands-on math manipulatives, and real life experiences for young learners.

  
  • EDUC 246 - Interdisciplinary Assessment, Grades 4-12

    3 cr.


    (Co-requisite: Clearances required) 

    This course focuses on strategies, methods, and instruments for assessing all students in grades 4-12.  Theory to best practice linkages will be stressed for all student populations.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 250 - Early Development and Intervention

    3 cr.


    (Pre-requisites: EDUC 144 , EDUC 222 )

    This course focuses on typical and atypical development (ages birth to 9): cognitive, motor, social-emotional, self-help, and language.  A twenty hour field experience in the PreK-4 special education environment will allow students the opportunity to design interventions for children who are demonstrating a developmental delay. A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 252 - Assessment & Evaluation in Early & Primary Education

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EDUC 144 , Required Clearances)

    This course will focus on observational and informal strategies, methods, and instruments for assessing the early learner’s development in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.  A field component of 20 hours of observation and exploration is part of the course expectations.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 256 - (D) Family, School & Community Relations in a Diverse Society

    3 cr.


    (Pre- or Co-requisite: EDUC 144 )

    This course informs the PreK-4 teacher about family systems and the role of families in children’s development, and about strategies for becoming cross-culturally competent in work with young children and their families.

  
  • EDUC 280 - Field Experience II

    1 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EDUC 223 )

    Students are introduced to types of planning and instruction.  Projects are carried out in local schools and agencies through observation, assisted instruction, and oral/written reports.  Required clearances:  PA criminal record, PA child abuse, FBI fingerprint, and TB test results. A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 310 - Special Topics in Education

    1-3 cr.
    A series of courses dealing with specific educational issues, theories, ideologies, skills, methods, or other designated topics for individual or group study.  Course is offered in accord with student need.
  
  • EDUC 312 - The Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum

    3 cr.
    This course examines the strategies and content of mathematics curricula in the secondary school and attempts to compare them to major contemporary reform efforts.  The course includes a review of secondary-school (junior and senior high school) mathematics.
  
  • EDUC 313 - General Methods and Planning

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EDUC 222 ; pre- or co-requisite for EDUC 380 )

    Methodology for setting direction in the classroom, creating a learning situation, developing the content, reinforcing and evaluating will be covered.  Students will be involved with developing plans for teaching.

  
  • EDUC 314 - Specific Subject Methods

    3 cr.
    Utilizing knowledge of planning and teaching, students are guided in the analysis of specific content and techniques for teaching that content.  They will demonstrate their ability to carry out plans in “micro” teaching experiences.  Includes service-learning component.
  
  • EDUC 339 - Math for Grades 2-4

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EDUC 242 ; Co-requisite: Clearances required)

    This course helps teachers analyze and become knowledgeable of the range and sequence of mathematical concepts, content and skills related to Grades 2-4.  A variety of teaching techniques explored includes problem solving, an integration of hands-on math manipulatives, interdisciplinary planning, cooperative grouping, and the inductive teaching model.  This course requires 35 hours in the field.

  
  • EDUC 344 - Integrated Science and Technology, Pre K-4

    3 cr.
    This course provides opportunities for students to design instructional plans using technology and other techniques based on research regarding how children learn science.  The emphasis is on helping candidates plan, deliver and assess for effective Science and Health teaching at the Pre K-4 level following National Science and STEM Standards.
  
  • EDUC 346 - (W) - Social Studies for PreK-4

    3 cr.
    This course is designed to help teachers become knowledgeable of the state and national standards and thematic strands of social studies in the five overarching principles of citizenship, geography, history, economics, and civics/government.  This course focuses on developmentally appropriate practice for young learners in the PreK-4 student population.
  
  • EDUC 351 - Methods Across the Integrated Curriculum I

    3 cr.


    (Pre- or Co-requisites: EDUC 344  or EDUC 346 - (W) , Required Clearances)

    Best practices in pedagogy for PreK-2 classrooms, including developmentally appropriate practices, play, authentic performance, and technology, informs part of this course.  Another part of the course allows students to engage in a classroom-teacher-mentored and university-supervised practical experience in a PreK-2 classroom.

  
  • EDUC 357 - Integrated Methods Across Curriculum

    3 cr.


    (Pre-or Co-requisites: EDUC 344  or EDUC 346 - (W) , Required Clearances

    Students will learn best practices in pedagogy, including developmentally-appropriate instructional practices, classroom management, technology, and professionalism.  Part of the course requirements is a field experience that allows students to engage in a classroom-teacher-mentored and university-supervised practical experience in classrooms.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 358 - Reading to Learn with Trade Books & Texts

    3 cr.
    This course will assist students in becoming proficient at integrating literacy-related strategies and practices into instructional routines in content area classrooms.  Students will be introduced to a multitude of evidence-based instructional strategies that address the conceptual and textual demands inherent in disciplinary learning.
  
  • EDUC 359 - Introduction to English Language Learning

    3 cr.
    This course introduces pre-service teachers to the challenges they will face when English language learners are members of their classes.  The class will address how to successfully accommodate and integrate these students into class activities and how to assist them in their academic and linguistic development. Students will develop a clearer understanding of the challenges these students face in and out of the school setting.
  
  • EDUC 362 - Psycholinguistics

    3 cr.
    This course is designed to examine the language development in children as well as correlation between language and cognition.  Particular attention will be given to designing educational environments and interactions that facilitate language development in children.
  
  • EDUC 363 - Foundations of Literacy Development II

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: Early & Primary Program: EDUC 240 , EDUC 241 ; Middle Level Program: None; Co-requisite: Clearances required)

    This course aims to provide students with the content knowledge necessary to teach reading and writing to typically developing students as well as students with reading disabilities. The content focus is on Text Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Written Expression.  Students will also have an opportunity to develop proficiency in the application of research-based methods that integrate the literacy strands.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 370 - Inclusionary Classroom Practices, Grades 4-12

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EDUC 142 , EDUC 223 ; Teacher Candidate Status; Co-requisite: Clearances required)

    Emphasis on the middle level and secondary teacher as a member of educational and co-teaching teams.  Students will utilize different learning strategies to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom.  A field component is part of the course requirements.

  
  • EDUC 371 - Literacy Strategies in Secondary School

    3 cr.
    This course is the study of the literacy strategies for speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing with emphasis placed on understanding and skills needed by all secondary school students in content areas.
  
  • EDUC 380 - Field Experience III

    1 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EDUC 280 )

    This course is closely associated with the methods courses in Secondary Education programs of study.  An emphasis is placed on studying teaching techniques and involvement in teacher activities in basic-education schools.   As a field experience course, appropriate clearances are required.

  
  • EDUC 445 - Professional Practice Seminar, PreK-4

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EDUC 351 , EDUC 357 )

    In-depth study of the rationale, theories, and techniques for creating appropriate learning situations in PreK-4 environments and for handling individual and group behavioral problems in productive ways to meet the needs of all students. Scheduled with EDUC 445, EDUC 456 , EDUC 457 , EDUC 458  and EDUC 459  during the same student teaching semester.

  
  • EDUC 450 - Professional Practice Seminar, 4-8

    3 cr.
    In-depth study of the rationale, theories, and techniques for creating learning situations in Middle Level environments and for handling specific behavioral problems in productive ways to meet the needs of all students.  Scheduled during the same semester with EDUC 452 , EDUC 453 , EDUC 454  and EDUC 455  as a semester of student teaching. 
  
  • EDUC 452 - Planning in Middle Level Student Teaching (Gr. 4-8)

    2 cr.


    (Prerequisites: (1) All Education courses in the major; (2) Student Teaching application; (3) Teacher Education Committee approval; (4) Required Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record; FBI Fingerprint, TB test result, and ACT 24 statement.) 

    Preparation of actual teaching plans during Middle Level (Gr. 4-8) student teaching requires an application to the Field Director, due March 1 or October 1 for Fall and Spring placements, respectively.  Current/valid clearances required: PA criminal record check; PA child abuse, FBI fingerprint, TB result and ACT 24 statement.

  
  • EDUC 453 - Instruction in Middle Level Student Teaching (Gr. 4-8)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: (1) All Education courses in the major; (2) Student Teaching application; (3) Teacher Education Committee approval; (4) Required Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record; FBI Fingerprint, TB test result, and ACT 24 statement) 

    Involvement in implementing methods and techniques.  Middle Level (Gr. 4-8) teaching on a full-time basis under the supervision of classroom teachers and University supervisors.

  
  • EDUC 454 - Managing Classrooms in Middle Level Student Teaching (Gr. 4-8)

    2 cr.
    (Prerequisites: (1) All Education courses in the major; (2) Student Teaching application; (3) Teacher Education Committee approval; (4) Required Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record; FBI Fingerprint, TB test result, and ACT 24 statement.)

    Involvement in the management of learning situations during Middle Level (Gr. 4-8) student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 455 - Professional Growth in Middle Level Student Teaching (Gr. 4-8)

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite(s: (1) All Education courses in the major; (2) Student Teaching application; (3) Teacher Education Committee approval; (4) Required Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record; FBI Fingerprint, TB test result, and ACT 24 statement) 

    The demonstration of professional growth during student teaching as evidenced by professional behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement, and ability to relate to others.  This will include attendance and participation in a weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional considerations and student teaching problems.  Includes community-based learning component.

  
  • EDUC 456 - Planning in Early/Primary (PreK-4) Student Teaching

    2 cr.
    Preparation of actual teaching plans during early/primary grades (PreK4) student teaching.  Student teaching requires an application to the Field Director, due March 1 or October 1 for Fall and Spring placements, respectively.  Current state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance, TB result, and ACT 24 statement are required.
  
  • EDUC 457 - Instruction in Early/Primary (PreK-4) Student Teaching

    3 cr.
    Involvement in implementing methods and techniques.  Early/primary (PreK-4) student teaching on a full-time basis under the supervision of classroom teachers and University supervisors.
  
  • EDUC 458 - Managing Classrooms in Early/Primary (PreK-4) Student Teaching

    2 cr.
    Involvement in the management of learning situations during early/primary (PreK-4) student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 459 - Professional Growth in Early/Primary (PreK-4) Student Teaching

    3 cr.
    The demonstration of professional growth during student teaching as evidenced by professional behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement, and ability to relate to others.  This will include attendance and participation in a weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional considerations and student-teaching problems.  Includes community-based learning component.
  
  • EDUC 465 - Seminar in Educational Studies

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: Students must have completed 15 credits in Education according to the Educational Studies Minor sequence.)

    This seminar is a capstone experience for students enrolled in the Minor in Educational Studies.  Students will demonstrate their knowledge in Educational Studies through an original research projects of their choice and under the mentorship and supervision of an Education Department faculty member.

     

     

  
  • EDUC 475 - Professional Seminar

    3 cr.
    In-depth study of the rationale, theories, and techniques for creating a situation where learning can take place and for handling specific individual and group behavior problems in productive ways. EDUC 475, EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 , EDUC 478  and EDUC 479  must be scheduled during the same semester.  Collectively, they comprise a semester of student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 476 - Planning in Secondary Student Teaching

    2 cr.
    Preparation of actual teaching plans during secondary student teaching. Application to field director required.  EDUC 475 , EDUC 476, EDUC 477 , EDUC 478  and EDUC 479  must be scheduled during the same semester.  Collectively, they comprise a semester of student teaching.  Appropriate clearances are required.
  
  • EDUC 477 - Instruction in Secondary Student Teaching

    3 cr.
    Involvement in implementing methods and techniques.  Secondary student teaching on a full-time basis under the supervision of classroom teachers and University supervisors.  EDUC 475 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477, EDUC 478  and EDUC 479  must be scheduled during the same semester.  Collectively, they comprise a semester of student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 478 - Managing Classrooms in Secondary Student Teaching

    2 cr.
    Involvement in the management of learning situations during secondary student teaching.  EDUC 475 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 , EDUC 478 and EDUC 479  must be scheduled during the same semester. Collectively, they comprise a semester of student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 479 - Professional Growth in Secondary Student Teaching

    3 cr.
    The demonstration of professional growth during student teaching as evidenced by professional behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement, and ability to relate to others.  This will include attendance and participation in a weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional considerations and student-teaching problems.  Includes community-based learning component.  EDUC 475 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 , EDUC 478  and EDUC 479 must be scheduled during the same semester.  Collectively, they comprise a semester of student teaching.
  
  • EE 241/EE 241L - (EPW) Circuit Analysis

    4 cr.


    (Prerequisites:  MATH 221 )

    Analysis of resistive networks, sources, op-amps, capacitors and inductors.  Kirchhoff’s Laws, Mesh and Nodal Analysis, Superposition, and Thevenin-Norton equivalent circuits.   Transient responses of RC, RL, and RLC circuits. AC steady state.  Computer assisted solutions using Multisim and Maple. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.

  
  • EE 243L - Digital System Design Laboratory

    1 cr.
    Introduction to the design, construction and testing of digital systems including microprocessors and /or microcontrollers, motor drive, sensing and timing circuits. (Credits may not be earned for EE 243L and EM 243L .) Two hours Laboratory.
  
  • EE 343/EE 343L - Electronic Circuits I

    4 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EE 241/EE 241L )

    Modeling, analysis, and applications of semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction and field-effect transistors in analog circuits.  Analysis of non-ideal op-amps.  Amplifier biasing, small-signal analysis, design and frequency response.  Elementary bipolar and MOSFET logic circuits.  Circuit simulation using Multisim.  Introduction to LabView software.  Three hours lecture and two hours lab.  (Credit may not be earned for EE 343/EE343L and EM 343/EM 343L .)

     

  
  • EE 344/EE 344L - Electronic Circuits II

    4 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EE 343/EE 343L  or EM 343/EM 343L )

    Advanced transistor amplifier analysis and design, feedback effects.  Introduction to transistor level design of CMOS op-amp and digital circuits.  Design and analysis of power amplifiers, analog filters, oscillators, A/D and D/A converters, and electronic sensors.  Extensive use of Multisim for circuit simulation.  Design project using LabView.  Three hours lecture and two hours lab. (Credit may not be earned for EE 344/EE 344L and EM 344/EM 344L .)

  
  • EE 346 - Digital Signal Processing

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EE 241/EE 241L , E/CE 240 )

    A study of discrete-time signals and systems, convolution, z-transform, discrete Fourier transform, and FFT algorithms.  Analysis and design techniques for digital filters and their realizations.  Emphasis will be on the use of computer-aided interactive digital-signal processing programs for several projects on signal analysis and filter design. Three hours lecture.

  
  • EE 447 - Electromagnetics I

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: PHYS 270/PHYS 270L ; pre- or co-requisite: ENGR 350 )

    Vector calculus, electrostatics (Coulomb’s law, E-fields), Gauss’s law, Maxwell equations, Gauss’s law, potentials, electric dipoles, Energy density in electrostatic fields, Electric fields in material space, dielectrics; Boundary conditions, Poisson’s, Laplace’s equations; Uniqueness theorem, resistance and capacitance, method of images, Magnetostatics, Biot-Savart’s Law, magnetic forces, vector potentials, magnetic flux density.  (Credit cannot be earned for EE 447 and PHYS 447 )

  
  • EE 448 - Electromagnetics II

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisite: EE 447  or PHYS 447 )

    Magnetic materials, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, vector potentials, Magnetic forces, Magnetic dipoles, Magnetization, Inductors, Magnetic energy, Magnetic circuits; Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, plane waves, power propagation; Reflection/Transmission/Polarization; Transmission lines; Waveguides, resonators; Radiation, Hertzian dipoles, antennas; Relativistic electromagnetics, Maxwell’s equations unified. (Credit cannot be earned for EE 448 and PHYS 448 .)

  
  • EE 448L - Electromagnetics Design Laboratory

    1 cr.
    (Co-requisite: EE 448 )

    Laboratory designed to emphasize and reinforce the experimental basis of electromagnetism. Multi-week projects require the student to perform experiments that measure fundamental electrical constants, the electrical and magnetic properties of matter, and the properties of electromagnetic waves. Two hours laboratory.  (Credit cannot be earned for EE 448L and PHYS 448L .)
  
  • EE 449/EE 449L - (EPW lab only) Embedded Systems

    3 cr.


    (Prerequisites: EE 344/EE 344L  or EM 344/EM 344L )

    Microprocessor programming and interfacing; data acquisition, manipulation and transmission; microprocessor support devices and common computer interfaces.  Periodic written and oral presentations are required. (Credit may not be earned for EM 449/EM 449 and EM 449/449L .) One hour lecture and three hours laboratory.

 

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