2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ENTR (Entrepreneurship)

  
  • ENTR 483 - Small Business Consulting

    Credits: 3
    This course is a consulting program whereby students, working under faculty guidance, assist businesses by researching and developing possible solutions to specific problems involved in business start-up and expansion.


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  • ENTR 488 - Entrepreneurial Studies Capstone

    Credits: 3
    Students will complete and fine tune their business plan and learn how to effectively present their business plan. By this time the students will be accumulating resources and have determined potential financing for the business. Upon completion of the course, students will have an investment-ready business plan and be prepared to present their plan to financers and/or investors. Prerequisites: ENTR 338 . Notes: Senior standing.


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

    Credits: 1
    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. Cross-Listed: BADM 489 .


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  • ENTR 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • ENTR 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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EPSY (Educational Psychology)

  
  • EPSY 201 - The Science of Learning

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to neural and cognitive development in children (from birth to age 18) including theories and methods used to study neural and cognitive development. Specific domains of development including memory, attention, acquisition of academic skills, emotion regulation, motivation, and reward functions will be addressed. Ways to apply a neural and cognitive developmental approach to the science of teaching and learning.


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  • EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology (COM)

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


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ESL (English As a Second Language)

  
  • ESL 193 - Workshop

    Credits: 1-6
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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ET (Electronics Technology)

  
  • ET 122-122L - Introductory Circuits and Lab

    Credits: 2, 2
    The course provides a foundation in the theory and operation of semiconductor devices including solid-state diodes, bipolar junction and field effect transistors and other components related to discrete active circuits. Troubleshooting, schematic interpretation, and measurement techniques will be covered. Prerequisites: ET 118-118L  or equivalent. Corequisites: ET 122L-ET 122.


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  • ET 210-210L - Introduction to Electronic Systems

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to electronic systems and circuits. Direct current and alternating current circuits including Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws. Measurement and characterization of electronic systems at the block diagram level. Introduction to semiconductors, including diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs. Introduction to digital circuitry, including basic logic gates. Laboratory practice includes the proper use of standard test instruments in troubleshooting. A study in the operation of active devices and their applications. Troubleshooting methods, measurement techniques, introductory circuit board design and soldering fundamentals are also explored. Prerequisites: MATH 102 . Corequisites: ET 210L-210.


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  • ET 220-220L - Analog Electronics and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to analog circuits, including amplifiers, oscillators, and filters, using diodes, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, and operational amplifiers. Laboratory practice includes analog circuit measurement techniques and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisites: ET 210 . Corequisites: ET 320L-320.


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  • ET 225-225L - Analog Devices II and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Study and testing of differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, regulators, multipliers, and active filters; discrete and integrated circuitry for linear and power amplifiers; audio, IF, and RF systems.


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  • ET 230-230L - Introductory Digital and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Binary and hexadecimal number systems, switching theory, Boolean Algebra, logic diagrams, Karnaugh mapping, counter circuits, and pulse circuits. Prerequisites: ET 210 . Corequisites: ET 230L-230.


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  • ET 232-232L - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Development of digital logic and circuit building blocks, number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic, and integrated logic families. Introduction to the architecture, programming, application and troubleshooting of programmable logic device (PLD) electronic systems, including VHDL programming. Exploration of the basic architecture of microprocessors and applications. Laboratory practice includes digital circuit measurement and troubleshooting techniques.  Laboratory to accompany ET 232. Prerequisites: ET 210-210L . Corequisites: ET 232L-232.


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  • ET 240 - Techniques of Servicing

    Credits: 2
    The practical aspects of servicing many types of electronic equipment. The latest techniques and equipment will be available for demonstration and laboratory usage. Prerequisites: EET 210.


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  • ET 245-245L - Digital Devices II and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Study and testing of electronic devices and digital circuits; gates and Boolean algebra, flip flops, registers, counters and memories; microprocessors, converters, and logic chips.  Device specification and small system design.


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  • ET 253-253L - Automation, Controls and PLCs and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Automation technology used in industry: PLC devices, motion controls, power monitoring, sensors, and vision systems; set up, programming, and troubleshooting.


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  • ET 291 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • ET 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • ET 297 - Cooperative Education (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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  • ET 325-325L - Advanced Analog Electronics and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Active devices and their applications. Detailed analysis of power supplies, audio amplifiers, and phase-locked loops. Emphasis on test system design & practice. Lab practice includes measurement, troubleshooting, and fabrication. Prerequisites: ET 220-220L .


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  • ET 330-330L - Microcontrollers and Networks and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the architecture, programming, application and troubleshooting of single-chip microcontroller electronic systems; includes programming in microcontroller-specific BASIC language; interface of the microcontroller for practical applications, measurement techniques and instrumentation; network components: hardware, software, protocols (TCP/IP), topologies, and cabling. Laboratory practice includes the use of in-circuit emulation, personal computer hardware and software installation and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisites: ET 210 . Corequisites: ET 330L-330.


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  • ET 332-332L - Advanced Digital Electronics and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Advanced digital logic at a component and systems level, using VHDL programming. Memory mapping and state machine operations. Differentiation of logic family device specifications and small system design. Prerequisites: ET 232 .


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  • ET 345-345L - Power Systems and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basics of electrical power and wiring, including panel board, conductor and over-current protection sizing, 3-phase power, grounding, commercial and industrial power systems installation, and power monitoring and reporting. Current National Electric Code will be reviewed. Prerequisites: ET 220-220L .


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  • ET 370-370L - Computer Systems and Lab

    Credits: 4
    A course to familiarize students with hardware/software configurations, installations, usage, and basic troubleshooting techniques of past and current personal computers. Prerequisites: ET 330 . Corequisites: ET 370L-370.


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  • ET 380-380L - Circuit Boards and Design and Lab

    Credits: 3
    A course to acquaint the student with procedures used to prototype and construct circuits used in electronics manufacturing. Topics include pre-fabrication planning, component specification, printed circuit board layout and production, customer interfacing, assembly and soldering, and final test procedures. State-of-the-art circuit board layout software will be used in the design of an electronics circuit project. Project management techniques introduced. Prerequisites: ET 220-220L . Corequisites: ET 380L-380.


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  • ET 426-426L - Communication Systems and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Study of transmitter and receiver circuits. Principles of modulation and demodulation are investigated. Basic fiber optics are discussed. Basic telephone circuits, both analog and digital are studied. Prerequisites: ET 220-220L . Corequisites: ET 426L-426.


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  • ET 451-451L - Industrial Controls and PLCs and Lab

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of industrial control systems, control system classifications and control operations including programmable logic controllers, process control and common detection sensors, motion control systems, and motors and motor drive systems.  Laboratory to accompany ET 451. Prerequisites: ET 210 . Corequisites: ET 451L-451.


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  • ET 471 - Capstone Experience

    Credits: 2
    Technical projects developed in Project Management are completed. Student teams present results in a public venue. Prerequisites: OM 470  or GE 469 . Cross-Listed: OM 471 .


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  • ET 472-472L - Networking I and Lab

    Credits: 4
    The study of personal computer systems, concentrating on Intel-type personal computers, networking and data connections from a software and management point of view. Microsoft NT and Novell are explored. Prerequisites: ET 370 . Corequisites: ET 472L-472.


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  • ET 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1
    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.


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  • ET 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • ET 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • ET 497 - Cooperative Education (COM)

    Credits: 1-8
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.


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EURO (European Studies)

  
  • EURS 301 - Topics in European Society

    Credits: 3
    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. Notes: May be repeated for credit when the topic is different.


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EXCH (Exchange Programs)

  
  • EXCH 489-589 - Student Exchange - International (COM)

    Credits: 0-18
    This course allows students to register as full- time students while taking part in an Exchange Program. Students will register on their home campus for the number of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.


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  • EXPL 478 - Student Exchange - Domestic

    Credits: 0-18
    Students enroll in coursework from approved consortia or tuition reciprocity agreements enabling them to benefit from richer, more specialized, and relevant course and program options. This course tracks enrollment, allows students to retain an active status, and qualifies them for financial aid at SDSU.


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EXPL (Experiential Learning)

  
  • EXPL 280 - Introduction to Experiential Learning and Electronic Portfolio Development

    Credits: 1
    This course is an introduction to the Experiential Learning certificate program and provides an overview of electronic portfolio development. Students will demonstrate comprehension and appreciation for the learning that occurs in the course of academic, person, and career activities. Students will learn to evaluate knowledge, skill, and professional experience; select; categorize; and document their achievements and accomplishments for review as part of the development of a comprehensive electronic portfolio.


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  • EXPL 291 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • EXPL 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • EXPL 299 - Living the Map

    Credits: 3
    This course offers a domestic field experience requiring a pre-departure orientation, reflection in the field, and a completion debriefing. Students engage in a structured five-week rotation between varied work sites while living with host families. Students explore professional roles and opportunities, enhance intercultural awareness, and acquire skills in planning, teamwork, communication and self-assessment. Participation in the orientation and debrief are required.


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  • EXPL 384 - National Student Exchange (COM)

    Credits: 0-16
    Qualified students enroll in an exchange with an NSE member school to enhance and expand their academic horizons and meet personal needs and interests. Students attend courses for a semester or a year, choosing classes that complement or supplement their majors at their home institution.


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  • EXPL 487-587 - Study Abroad (COM)

    Credits: 0-18
    The goal of the course is to track student enrollment in a study abroad experience as well as to award credit for the time and effort necessary in the preparation, culture-learning, and re-entry processes of study abroad.


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  • EXPL 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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EXS (Exercise Science)

  
  • EXS 350 - Exercise Physiology (COM)

    Credits: 2-3
    Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. Prerequisites: BIOL 221  and BIOL 325 . Cross-Listed: PE 350 .


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  • EXS 354-354L - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Course teaches general and emergency treatment of athletic injuries, competitive or noncompetitive. Emphasis is placed on practical preventive and rehabilitative exercises and taping/bandaging/wrapping. Lab accompanies EXS 354. Corequisites: EXS 354L-354. Cross-Listed: PE 354-354L .


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  • EXS 367 - Health and Human Performance

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to apply the concepts of exercise physiology for health, fitness and athletic performance. The course will give special emphasis to principles specific to resistance training and program design using a variety of methods for various populations. Prerequisites: EXS /PE 350 .


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  • EXS 380 - Professional Development

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to enhance the student’s networking skills and communication skills through projects geared towards professional development and career management. In addition, interprofessional and productive teamwork will be discussed.


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  • EXS 400-400L - Exercise Test and Prescription and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individual exercise programs based on these objective measures.  This course will provide hands-on experience in the laboratory to supplement the theoretical classroom discussion in PE 400 and will prepare the student to take entry-level certification such as the American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor Certification. Prerequisites: EXS /PE 350  and consent. Corequisites: EXS 400L-400. Cross-Listed: PE 400-400L  


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  • EXS 450-550 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the clinical exercise physiology student with assessment and prescription techniques appropriate to special populations. Prerequisites: EXS /PE 350 .


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  • EXS 454-454L - Biomechanics and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport. This laboratory course is designed to facilitate hands-on application of the major biomechanical principles discussed in EXS 454. Students will gain experience with various instrumentation and methodology techniques used in biomechanics laboratories and other career settings. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 . Corequisites: EXS 454L-454. Cross-Listed: PE 454-454L .


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  • EXS 455-555 - ECG and Clinical Stress Testing

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to fill the needs of students who desire the ability to interpret the normal and abnormal, resting and exercise ECG, as well as provide opportunities to learn and practice the basic components of maximal stress testing during a variety of exercise conditions. Since clinical stress testing and ECG interpretation is a vital component of the laboratory skills needed by today’s exercise physiologist, emphasis in this course will be focused on understanding and interpreting ECG tracings and related pathophysiology, preparation of the exercise 12-lead ECG, and interpretation of maximal stress test results regarding exercise tolerance for various clinical populations and comparing them to normal individuals. In addition, an overview of other diagnostic procedures that involve the use of exercise will be given. Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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  • EXS 480 - Certification Exam Preparation

    Credits: 1
    This course will review content in preparation for a national certification examination. This course will also discuss the logistics of how to register for the exam, submit exam results, and maintain certification through continuing education.


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  • EXS 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • EXS 496 - Field Experience (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.


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FCSE (Family and Consumer Sciences Education)

  
  • FCSE 292 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • FCSE 295 - Practicum (COM)

    Credits: 1
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • FCSE 332 - Housing in Family & Consumer Sciences Education

    Credits: 3
    The course will examine current, relevant issues in the area of housing, as well as instructional strategies for teaching housing at the high school level.  Topics include: housing styles, housing options, legal & financial aspects of housing, historical styles, elements and principles of design, resource management related to housing.


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  • FCSE 405 - Philosophy of Career and Technical Education

    Credits: 2
    Overview of career and technical education, including history and role and purpose in schools, communities and society; organization and characteristics of instructional programs at secondary, post-secondary and adult levels; career education; funding; and current trends and issues in career and technical education. Prerequisites: Sophomore status in education program. Corequisites: FCSE 295 . Cross-Listed: AGED 405 . Notes: For prospective teachers in agriculture or family and consumer sciences education.


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  • FCSE 411 - Philosophy and Methods Family and Consumer Sciences

    Credits: 4
    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 preceding FCSE 412. P, 2.5 GPA.


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  • FCSE 412-412L - Preparation for Student Teaching in FSCE and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Planning and developing instruction to meet the needs of selected age groups in formal and informal settings. Classroom/laboratory management, integration of core academics into career and technical education, assessment, advisement of student organizations, professional issues, and current topics in education will be addressed in preparation for a career in an educational setting. Prerequisites: Senior Standing, AGED/FCSE 295 , AGED/FCSE 405 , AGED 404-404L , EPSY 302 , EDFN 475 , SEED 314 , and SEED 450 . Corequisites: FCSE 412L-412. Cross-Listed: AGED 412-412L .


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  • FCSE 421 - Adult Education

    Credits: 3
    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.


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  • FCSE 431-531 - Work Based Learning

    Credits: 2
    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. Cross-Listed: AGED 431-531 .


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  • FCSE 488 - 7-12 Student Teaching FCSE

    Credits: 1-6
    An experiential application of teaching pedagogy and content in family and consumer sciences education under the supervision of a certified teacher in an approved program. Prerequisites: Admittance into the Teacher Education Program and PS III, Senior Class Standing, and FCSE 412 .


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  • FCSE 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • FCSE 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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FIN (Finance)

  
  • FIN 280 - Personal Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of individual investment opportunities. Topics include common and preferred stocks and corporate bonds, auto, life, and health insurance, home ownership, and will and estate planning. Cross-Listed: BADM 280 .


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  • FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Business finance is an overview of financial theory including the time value of money, capital budgeting, capital structure theory, dividend policies, asset pricing, risk and return, the efficient markets hypothesis, bond and stock valuation, business performance evaluation and other financial topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 211 . Cross-Listed: BADM 310 .


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  • FIN 411-511 - Investments (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a thorough study of the equity market including fundamental valuation techniques, asset allocation, the efficient markets hypothesis and its implications, portfolio theory, risk and return, the primary and secondary market mechanisms, security market indicators, and international investing. An overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management, and an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts are provided. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Prerequisites: BADM /FIN 310 . Cross-Listed: BADM 411-511 .


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  • FIN 412 - Security Analysis (COM)

    Credits: 2-3
    Security Analysis is a thorough study of portfolio management for individual as well as institutional investors and includes both equity and fixed income analysis. Security valuation and analysis are discussed as well as the topics of asset allocation, efficient diversification, portfolio theory and construction, investment policy, and performance evaluation. The vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading are also explored. Cross-Listed: BADM 412 .


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  • FIN 416 - Commercial Bank Management (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the federal reserve system and other financial institutions. A risk management perspective is adopted, and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed. Prerequisites: ECON 330 ; BADM /FIN 310  or AGEC 478 . Cross-Listed: BADM 416 .


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  • FIN 490-590 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.


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  • FIN 491-591 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • FIN 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • FIN 493 - Workshop (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range, but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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  • FIN 494-594 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • FIN 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-12
    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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FREN (French)

  
  • FREN 101 - Introductory French I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 4
    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. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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