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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

ENGL (English)
  

  • ENGL 447 - American Indian Literature of the Present

    Twentieth-century autobiography, fiction, and poetry by Native American authors.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 352.


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  • ENGL 453-553 - American Renaissance

    An analysis of the major American writers from 1820-1865.Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 454-554 - American Realism and Naturalism

    American literature of the realist and naturalist movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 459-559 - American Literature Between the Wars

    American literature of the modernist movement from 1917 to 1945.Credits: 3


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  • ENGL 463-563 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language

    Develops the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of teaching English to students with limited English proficiency. Includes the evaluation of instructional processes, learning resources, curriculum, and programs. Emphasis will be on teaching students to use English in educational and public settings.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with EDFN 463-563. P, EDFN 460 or LING 460.


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  • ENGL 479 - Capstone Course and Writing in the Discipline: (AW)

    An in-depth study of selected major author (s), works(s), or other aspects of literary history; incorporates a review of current methods of literary criticism and an intensive focus on research and writing within the discipline. To be taken in the student’s final on-campus Spring semester.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, English major.


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  • ENGL 481-581 - Travel Studies

    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.Credits: (1-5)


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  • ENGL 483-583 - Advanced Creative Writing

    Advanced study of the writing process with the emphasis on refining technique and style in a genre of the student’s choice, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, ENGL 383.


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  • ENGL 484 - Literary Criticism

    The theory and practice of various critical approaches to literature.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, ENGL 101.


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ENTR (Entrepreneurship)
  

  • ENTR 202 - Human Resource Operations in Entrepreneurship

    Study of human resource issues and regulations and how they impact operations and work flow efficiencies.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 203 - Intellectual Property in Entrepreneurship

    Students will learn of mechanisms for the protection of ideas, products or services from unauthorized use. Students will also understand the relative merits of patents, trademarks, and copyrights and learn of ways to make such mechanism work for them.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 204 - Finance/ Venture Capital in Entrepreneurship

    Study of the various financing options and their requirements that are available to help grow a business including traditional financing, angel investors, venture capital and government programs.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 205 - Legal Issues/Business Structure/Risk Management

    Legal Issues: Legal structure of your business; government regulations dealing with business taxation, employees, consumer protection, commerce, zoning, bankruptcy, and the environment; contract and lease terms and requirements.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 206 - Taxation in Entrepreneurship

    Study of the Internal Revenue Code sections and provisions that apply to individuals conducting business under sole proprietorship, partnership, s-corporation and/or limited liability company form of organization. Sales and Use tax reporting requirements.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 207 - Financial Analysis/Record Keeping/Accounting in Entrepreneurship

    How to use professionals and software packages to set up accounting systems that can be used for regulatory requirements as well financial analysis. Using financial analysis to assist in making business decisions.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 208 - E commerce in Entrepreneurship

    This course provides a basic technical introduction to build “virtual” Internet-based businesses in creating opportunities and marketing plans. It investigates some different facets of electronic commerce and pertinent basic technologies to develop strategies.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 301 - Marketing/Promotion in Entrepreneurship

    Marketing: Define marketing and market(s); analyze the customer and competition, develop strategies using the 4-P’s of marketing—product, price, promotion, and place; learn the basics of collecting information and conducting market research.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 302 - International & Global Marketing in Entrepreneurship

    This module will examine opportunities, risk, and reward involved in marketing products and services in the global market as compared t the domestic market as well as an analysis of business types that have the potential for success outside the United States.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 304 - Strategy/Pricing/Location in Entrepreneurship

    Students will learn concepts and theories in marketing strategies; the techniques used for pricing products based on development costs and market demand, and the affects of location on sales, strategy and development.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 305 - Selling in Entrepreneurship

    Students will learn to identify and develop communication skills to promote products in regards to consumer needs and desires.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 306 - The Harvest in Entrepreneurship

    Discussion and analysis of various methods for harvesting a business including succession of planning, licensing, franchising, and when to sell a business.Credits: 1


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  • ENTR 336 - Entrepreneurship I (COM)

    This course is an introduction to the concepts, terminology, and process of new venture creation, operation and growth, as well as the introduction of entrepreneurial management practices into existing businesses. New ventures include public and non-profit institutions as well as for profit businesses. This course will assist in the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strategies and the role of personal factors (including creativity). Legal, ethical, and social responsibilities are emphasizedCredits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with BADM 336.


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  • ENTR 406-506 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs (COM)

    Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with ACCT 406-506 and BADM 406-506.


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  • ENTR 438-538 - Entrepreneurship II (COM)

    This course focuses on the process of screening an opportunity, drafting a personal entrepreneurial strategy, and understanding the business plan writing process. Building the entrepreneurial team and the acquisition and management of financial resources are emphasized along with venture growth, harvest strategies, and valuation.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with BADM 438-538.


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  • ENTR 489 - Business Plan Writing and Competition (COM)

    Students will write a business plan and present it to a panel of faculty and business community members. The top three business plan presenters will move on to a statewide competition.Credits: 1Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with BADM 489.


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ENVM (Environmental Management)
  

  • ENVM 225 - Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering

    Introduction to the basic principles of environmental management, environmental science and engineering, and natural resources engineering. The class will be team taught by faculty from environmental management, civil and environmental engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering, and agricultural systems technology programs. The course will teach the fundamental physical, biological, and chemical principles of environmental processes. The course will also explore the impact of humans and human activity on ecosystems in the environment.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, CHEM 106 or CHEM 112.


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  • ENVM 275 - Introduction to Environmental Science (G)

    Presents an introduction and review of the factors influencing the quantity, quality and distribution of resources within the environment, uses of the environment and relation to human population size and demographics, effects of natural and human disturbances on the environment and economic and political considerations for environmental management.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, CHEM 112; BIOL 101 or 103, or BIOL 151 or 153.


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  • ENVM 425-525 - Disturbance Ecology

    Introduction to basic concepts of disturbance ecology. Demonstration and discussion of linkages between basic biology and management of natural resources. Introduction to field and laboratory techniques for monitoring and assessment of ecological responses to pollution and other forms of disturbance.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, BIOL 153, BIOL 311Corequisites: Corequisite course ENVM 425L-525L.


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  • ENVM 460 - Senior Design I Environmental Science and Engineering

    Development of a comprehensive interdisciplinary environmental science and engineering project design. Written and oral report for preliminary design and plan for second semester final design project.Credits: 1


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  • ENVM 461 - Senior Design II Environmental Science and Engineering

    Completion of a comprehensive interdisciplinary environmental science and engineering project design. Written and oral report, and plans for final design project.Credits: 2


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EPSY (Educational Psychology)
  

  • EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology (COM)

    A comprehensive study of the fundamental psychological facts, principles and theories that apply to the nature of the learner and the learning process.Credits: 3


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  • EPSY 422 - Psychology of Adolescence (COM)

    A study of the behavior and development of middle and secondary level students.Credits: 3


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  • EPSY 442-542 - Serving Students with Learning Disabilities

    Examines the identification and assessment of learning disabilities in students. Provides a variety of teaching and learning strategies. Includes both federal and state laws, rules, and guidelines.Credits: 3


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EURO (European Studies)
  

  • EURS 300 - Topics in European Culture

    Topics in European culture as expressed in literature, art, music, philosophy, and religion. The topic may be limited to a theme, for example, Death, War, or Justice, or to a period in history, for example, Women in the Renaissance, Love in the Seventeenth Century, or Solitude in the Romantic Period. (May be repeated for credit when the topic is different).Credits: 3


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  • EURS 301 - Topics in European Society

    An interdisciplinary examination of a topic in European social life. Examples include, among others, Ethnicity and Nationality, Aging, Revolution, European Unification, Political Parties and Economic Development, or Migrant Workers. (May be repeated for credit when the topic is different.)Credits: 3


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  • EURS 311 - European Exchange Orientation

    This course is designed to prepare students to live and study in a European setting. The course will combine an overview of historical, political, social, and cultural topics with a preparation for daily life. This will facilitate adaptation to the exchange experience in the hosting European nation.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, acceptance for a European exchange program and completion of or concurrent registration in two approved courses in the European Studies Program.


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  • EURS 320 - European Studies-Humanities:

    Instruction in the Humanities through a European Educational Institution with which South Dakota State University has a student exchange agreement. Students may enroll in multiple sections consistent with the number of courses they are attending at the European Educational Institution. The course content is subject to approval by the SDSU European Studies Committee.Credits: (1-6)Prerequisites: P, EURS 311.


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  • EURS 321 - European Studies-Social Sciences:

    Instruction in the Social Sciences through a European Educational Institution with which South Dakota State University has a student exchange agreement. Students may enroll in multiple sections consistent with the number of courses they are attending at the European Educational Institution. The course content is subject to approval by the SDSU European Studies Committee.Credits: (1-6)Prerequisites: P, EURS 311.


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  • EURS 322 - European Studies-Fine Arts:

    Instruction in the Fine Arts through a European Educational Institution with which South Dakota State University has a student exchange agreement. Students may enroll in multiple sections consistent with the number of courses they are attending at the European Educational Institution. The course content is subject to approval by the SDSU European Studies CommitteeCredits: (1-6)Prerequisites: P, EURS 311.


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FCS (Family & Consumer Sciences)
  

  • FCS 101 - FCS-Professional Foundations

    Introduction to the Family and Consumer Science profession: orientation to careers and college and university resources.Credits: 1


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  • FCS 310 - Leadership for Families and the Food System

    Principles of leadership within the unique contexts of agriculture, biological sciences, family and consumer sciences. Topics covered include definitions and approaches to the study of leadership, leadership styles, gender and ethnic diversity, leadership in groups, ethical issues, mission statements, and emerging leadership issues.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with ABS 310.


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FCSE (Family and Consumer Sciences Education)
  
  

  • FCSE 331 - Work Force Preparation in Family and Consumer Sciences

    Strategies for developing curriculum and designing methods of instruction for teaching employability skills, career decision making and occupational areas of family and consumer sciences. A field experience will be included.Credits: 2


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  • FCSE 411 - Philosophy and Methods Family and Consumer Sciences (AW)

    The philosophical foundations and history of vocational family and consumer sciences programs in school systems. The learner and the constructivist learning process, curriculum development, and program planning, methods of instruction, selection and use of resource materials, and the educator’s role will be studied in depth as preparation for the student teaching experience. Must be taken in semester immediately precedingCredits: 4


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  • FCSE 412 - Preparation for Student Teaching

    Planning and developing instruction for various types of family and consumer sciences programs to meet the needs of selected age groups in structured situations. Professionalism, workplace environment/issues and job seeking skills will be addressed in preparation for a career in an educational setting.Credits: 5Prerequisites: P, Professional Semester II and 2.6 GPA in professional classes and 2.5 GPA overall; FCSE 411.Corequisites: Corequisite course FCSE 412L.


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  • FCSE 412L - Preparation for Student Teaching and Extra Practice Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course FCSE 412.


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  • FCSE 421 - Adult Education

    Theories, strategies and trends related to working with diverse adult audiences within the context of family and consumer sciences. Experience in working with adults will be included. Open to all majors.Credits: 3


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  • FCSE 473 - Supervised Student Teaching

    A minimum of ten weeks of the second part of Spring Semester. Roles and responsibilities of the vocational family and consumer sciences teacher. Teaching under supervision at least two subject areas of family and consumer sciences in an approved school. P, 2.6 GPA in professional classes and 2.5 GPA overall, and senior standing in family and consumer sciences;Credits: 10Prerequisites: P, 2.6 GPA in professional classes and 2.5 GPA overall, and senior standing in family and consumer sciences; FCSE 412.


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  • FCSE 480 - Travel Studies

    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation and a written report.Credits: (1-5)


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FREN (French)
  

  • FREN 101 - Introductory French I (COM) (G)

    Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.Credits: 4


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  • FREN 102 - Introductory French II (COM) (G)

    Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, FREN 101.


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  • FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (COM)

    Goals of the introductory course continued. Emphasis on cultural and intellectual aspects of French life and literature. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, FREN 102.


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