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2003-2005 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2003-2005 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 5006 - Studies in Twentieth-Century British Literature.


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5008 - Studies in Colonial American Literature.


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5009 - Studies in Nineteenth-Century American Literature.


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5010 - Studies in Twentieth-Century American Literature.


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5011 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric.


    (3-0-3) A study of selected theoretical issues, historical perspectives, or methodological approaches relevant to the field of rhetoric/composition. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5061 - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory.


    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5091 - Studies in Language, Linguistics, and Literacy.


    (3-0-3) Seminar in varying topics concerning the fields of linguistics and literacy. May be repeated with the permission of the department chairperson.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. The course may also be taken by a senior whose grade point average is 2.75 or higher, with permission of the instructor and the Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5500 - Practicum in Teaching Composition.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) (Credit/No Credit) Instruction and supervised experience in the teaching of basic writing. Enrollment required of and limited to Graduate Assistants in English, Fall and Spring. The course may be taken twice with permission of the department chair and the coordinator of graduate studies. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950 and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ENG 5502 - Mentored Composition Teaching.


    (3-0-3) Observation and mentored teaching of a freshman writing class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eng 5500 or permission of the director of composition.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5940 - MA Exam Tutorial.


    (Arr.-0-3) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised reading and discussion of selected texts representing designated fields in Literary Studies or Composition/Rhetoric and Professional Writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    English 5000; Permission of the instructor and permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5950 - Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Enrollment for more than three semester hours requires permission of the department chair and the coordinator of graduate studies in English. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • ENG 5960 - Professional Writing Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Part-time practical experience in professional writing in an off-campus setting approved by the department.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 4760 or approval of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5990 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced study of a topic selected by the student, subject to the approval of the departmental graduate studies committee. Requires permission of the department chair and the coordinator of graduate studies in English. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ENG 5997 - Study Abroad.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department.

    Credits: 3 to 6

Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCS 4750 - Advanced Human Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) Emphasis on biochemical function of nutrients in the study of human nutrition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHM 1310G, 1315G, 1410, 1415, 2430, 2435, and 3450; FCS 2100 and 3755; and BIO 2001G; or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4751 - Nutrition Therapy.


    (4-0-4) Application of the science of nutrition to the maintenance of optimum health and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHM 2430/2435, FCS 3755, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • FCS 4752 - Focus on Diabetes.


    (1-0-1) In-depth study of diabetes, including the roles of medical nutrition therapy, pharmaceutical therapy, and exercise to promote self-management of diabetes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2100 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 4753 - Nutrition and the Addicted Person.


    (1-0-1) Consideration of nutrition needs and eating problems of addicted persons; nutrition management and treatment plans.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 4755 - Nutrition for Physical Performance.


    (3-0-3) Examination of metabolism and energy systems related to physical performance. Planning optimum diets for performance. Examine/evaluate controversial practices that may influence metabolism and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 2001G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4770 - Consumer Decisions in the Marketplace.


    (3-0-3) Use of personal and family resources to improve consumer decision-making including discussion of government and business influences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 3300 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4780 - Living Environments.


    (3-0-3) Living environments, planning living spaces for families considering environment, design, space and materials in relation to family needs and resources.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2270 and 3280 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4790 - Interior Design Practices.


    (3-0-3) Creating interior spaces considering style, materials, presentation techniques and the design process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 3280 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4820 - Death and Dying.


    (3-0-3) Issues of death and dying and their implications for individuals and their families.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4840 - The Disadvantaged Family.


    (3-0-3) Low income and minority group families and their values, needs, problems, and practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4845 - The Family in Crisis.


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of major crisis situations faced by families. Some emphasis on resources that offer help to families faced with crisis situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4846 - Aging and the Family.


    (3-0-3) Aging as a phase in the family developmental process and the consequent effect.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4851 - Infant Development.


    (2-2-3) Study of current theories and research on infant and toddler development and care. Application of knowledge through supervised observation and participation in FCS Infant Development Laboratory.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4854 - Parent-Child Study and Community Involvement.


    (3-0-3) Detailed study of parent-child interaction and community involvement; in-depth study of parent education programs, methodology and techniques. Observation required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4859 - Administration of Child Care Programs.


    (3-0-3) Organization, administration, curricula, facilities, licensing, parent involvement/education, and types of child care programs are presented. Observation required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4860 - Addictions and the Family.


    (3-0-3) Study of the interaction effects between the addicted person and the family and significant others; educational techniques and family intervention strategies for families of addicted persons.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2800 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4926 - Public Presentation Techniques


    (3-0-3) Development of visual merchandising techniques and materials to present goods and services in relationship to functional and aesthetic concerns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate status or FCS 1000, FCS 2244.


    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4940 - Food Service Systems Management.


    (3-0-3) Organization and administration of food service systems, human resource management, cost control, food purchasing, facility, and equipment planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS 2101, BUS 3010, FCS 1120, FCS 1121, FCS 2100, FCS 2140, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5151 - Nutrition for Older People.


    (1-0-1) Changes in aging as related to nutrition; dietary needs and diet planning.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5152 - Readings in Nutrition Research.


    (3-0-3) In-depth study and application of nutrition knowledge and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4750, 5900 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5153 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle.


    (3-0-3) Nutrition as a factor in human growth and development throughout the life cycle.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 2001G, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5154 - Medical Nutrition Therapy.


    (3-0-3) The role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various disease states, including advanced applications of medical nutrition therapy and specific nutrition intervention techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4750 and FCS 4751 or verification statement from an approved/accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5155 - Teaching and Marketing Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) Nutrition education objectives, methods, and evaluation for those working with students, athletes, patients, and consumers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One course in nutrition or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5230 - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) Study of special topics in Family and Consumer Sciences with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through readings, reports, and group discussions. May be repeated for credit if a different topics is taught.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 or 2
  
  • FCS 5235 - International Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (1-0-1) Focused study of international topics in foods/nutrition, family studies, consumer affairs, housing and/or other areas related to family and consumer sciences with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit if a different topic is taught.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5238 - Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) The study of selected subject matter areas in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. May be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5300 - Critical Issues in Consumer Affairs.


    (3-0-3) Critical issues in consumer affairs as they relate to various areas in family and consumer sciences within the global community. Examination of critical/creative thinking and forecasting skills as a foundation for identifying, investigating, and applying consumer theory to relevant critical incidents.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One consumer course and one economics course or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5301 - Consumer and Management Problems of Older People.


    (3-0-3) To develop competency in assisting people in the later stages of the family life cycle in the areas of consumer and management problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. A course in consumer education is highly recommended.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5450 - Administration and Supervision in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) Principles and techniques of administration and supervision in Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5460 - Current Issues and Trends.


    (3-0-3) Seminar emphasizing current emerging problems, issues, trends, and developments in Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5470 - Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) The evaluation process, critique and design of evaluation systems and instruments.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5750 - Special Problems in Gerontology.


    (1-0-1) An in-depth study of a specific personal or family related problem or issue common to older persons.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 4846 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 5846 - Administration of Human Services Programs.


    (3-0-3) Includes information on development, implementation, and administration of programs for individuals and families across the life span; strategic planning; legislation and public policy; grantsmanship and funding; working with boards, councils and volunteers; facilities planning; program evaluation; networking; program accountability; and evaluation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5850 - Readings in Human Development and Family Life.


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of selected human development and family life theories and research. Application of knowledge to current issues and concerns related to marriage, parenting, families, and children.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5852 - Adolescence and the Family.


    (3-0-3) Study of adolescent development and relationships with special emphasis on the family.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5854 - Family and Professional Group Processes.


    (3-0-3) The application of group interaction in studying the effects of personality on personal and family functioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Status

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5900 - Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences.


    (3-0-3) Research techniques in writing, interpreting, and evaluating family and consumer sciences research.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 5950 - Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Individual direction of research thesis writing. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • FCS 5980 - Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) An individualized planned work experience in an agency or institution appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. A maximum of six semester hours may be earned, except that 12 semester hours may be earned in the Dietetics Option to provide “supervised practice” as defined by the American Dietetic Association.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • FCS 5990 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) To offer opportunity and challenge for a student to pursue needed study in the area in which appropriate courses are not being currently offered. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.

    Credits: 1 to 6

Finance

  
  • FIN 4820 - International Finance.


    (3-0-3) Financial aspects of operating multinational firms. Topics included are international markets, exchange rate theories, foreign trade financing, and both raising funds and investing resources internationally.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS 3710 with a grade of C or better, FIN 3730, ECN 3860 and admission to the School of Business or permission of the Associate Chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FIN 4830 - Current Issues in Finance.


    (3-0-3) A seminar approach to studying the contemporary issues of concern in the fields of corporate finance, investments, and financial markets and institutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS 3710 (with a grade of C or better), FIN 3720, 3730 and 3775, admission to the School of Business or permission of the Associate Chair.

    Credits: 3

French

  
  • FLF 4760 - French Drama.


    (3-0-3) French drama from the fifteenth century to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FLF 4770 - French Poetry.


    (3-0-3) Selected authors from Villon to the present.

    Credits: 3

Geography

  
  • GEG 4890 - Geographic Information Systems.


    (2-2-3) Theoretical and applied introduction to geographic information systems. Microcomputer lab experience offers real world human and natural resource computer-based scenarios that involve the input, storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis and cartographic display of geocoded data using geographic information systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEG 3800 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

Geology

  
  • GEL 4800 - Summer Field Geology in the Black Hills, S.D.


    (Arr.-Arr.-6) Individual and group problem-solving by application of field methods and techniques, including plane table and total station mapping and air photo interpretation. Six weeks of field study required. Contact Director of Summer Field Geology concerning fees and registration. This course is complementary to nearly all of the department’s geology courses. This requirement must be met in the EIU Geology Field Station in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In cases of students’ health limitations, with the approval of the department chair, an alternative program will be provided.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEL 1430, 3405, and 3430. GEL 3510, 3560 and 4490 recommended. In special cases, permission of chairperson and field camp director is required. Graduate students will complete an additional field research project that has been approved by the field camp d

    Credits: 6
  
  • GEL 4892 - Introduction to Paleobotany.


    (3-2-4) Introduction to the origin and theories of evolution, diversification, radiation, and paleogeography of plants through time, with special reference to vascular plants. Field work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GEL 1430 and BIO 3612 or permission of the instructor. Credit not granted for both GEL 4892 and BIO 4892.

    Credits: 4

German

  
  • FLG 4750 - Introduction to German Stylistics.


    (3-0-3) Elements of prose composition: form, style, and content.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three years of college German or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FLG 4751 - German for Reading Knowledge


    (4-0-4) This course is designed to prepare students to read German at a level that they can then use to do research in German in their chosen field. This course cannot be used to meet any requirements of the major in Foreign Languages with a German concentration or the German minor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • FLG 4752 - German for Reading Knowledge II


    (4-0-4) This course is designed to complete the preparation begun in FLG 4751 and then to give students an opportunity to do research in German in their chosen fields. This course cannot be used to meet any requirements of the major in Foreign Languages with a German concentration or the German minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FLG 4751 or permission of department chair and instructor.

    Credits: 4

Health Studies

  
  • CMN 4910 - Applied Health Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with HST. 4910.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MNHST/CMN 3910 or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4770 - Health Services Administration.


    (3-0-3) Examination of the health service sector applications of administrative and management concepts, including social administration, biomedical and business ethics and management theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 2250, 2270 and 3750 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4800 - Drugs and Society.


    (3-0-3) A study of drugs and drug use from an historical, biological and social perspective with emphasis on the physiological and pharmacological action of drugs in the body.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4810 - Community Resources and Chemical Dependency.


    (2-0-2) This course is designed to familiarize the student with self-help groups, intervention programs, and various community resources available to deal with the problem of chemical dependency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 4800.

    Credits: 2
  
  • HST 4820 - DUI: Legal Issues.


    (2-0-2) This course will familiarize the student with the state DUI laws, policies and procedures in reference to DUI; remedial education classes; evaluation and assessment of clients; and administration and scoring of tests used in DUI processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 4800.

    Credits: 2
  
  • HST 4890 - Health and Aging.


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to examine common health changes, issues and concerns as they pertain to the aging individual.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4900 - Multi-Phase Driver Education.


    (2-2-3) The five-phase driver education curriculum. Actual practice with multi-media equipment, simulators, student response systems and multi-car range.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST 3310 or concurrent enrollment or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 4910 - Applied Health Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of applied health communication in the interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. Emphasis is on higher order application of skills from different occupational perspectives. Cross-listed with SPC. 4910.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HST/SPC 3910 or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5010 - Current Health Problems.


    (3-0-3) An epidemiological investigation of the cause, nature, extent, and programming of current health problems.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HST 5990 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) An individual study under faculty supervision of pertinent literature, research, programs or other sources related to selected topic in health education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6

History

  
  • HIS 4775 - Selected Topics in History.


    (2-0-2 or 3-0-3 depending upon topic taken) Study of historical issues and subjects not typically presented in standard courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated with permission of the department chair. Study of historical issues and subjects not typically presented in standard courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated with permission of the department chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 2 or 3
  
  • HIS 4800 - The Renaissance and Reformation.


    (3-0-3) A study of the intellectual and spiritual rebirth of Europe from 1350 to 1559. The Renaissance and Reformation movements shattered the medieval world view, challenged its institutions and authorities, and ushered in the modern world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4810 - Europe in the Nineteenth Century.


    (3-0-3) An investigation into the political, economic, social and intellectual developments in 19th century Europe.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4820 - The World in the Twentieth Century.


    (3-0-3) The apex and decline of European hegemony in the age of the world wars, class war, cold war and totalitarianism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4830 - Eastern Europe from World War I to the Present.


    (3-0-3) Eastern Europe from World War I to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4840 - Europe Since 1945.


    (3-0-3) A political, social and cultural history of Europe since World War II.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4850 - Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.


    (3-0-3) This course focuses on the relationships among the following issues in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean: racial and ethnic identity; economic development; political structures, and migration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4855 - Law, Disorder and Resistance in Mexico: Bandits and Rebels c. 1400-1997.


    (3-0-3) This course explores banditry, revolt, and the use of controlled substances in Mexican history as a means of understanding economic, social and political problems in Mexican history from the 15th century to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4900 - Historical Publishing.


    (3-0-3) Writing, editing, and producing professional journal articles, book and exhibit reviews in history for a journal and newsletter in print and online.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4903 - Colonial America to 1763.


    (3-0-3) The origins of England’s North American Colonies and their cultural, economic, political, social and religious development in the period ending with the French and Indian War.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4904 - The American Revolution, 1763-1789.


    (3-0-3) The origins of the American Revolution as the aftermath of the Great War for the Empire, the conduct of the war, the adoption of the Articles of Confederation through the culmination of the Revolution in the Constitution of the United States.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4910 - The Foundation of the American Constitutional and Political System.


    (3-0-3) Study of United States governmental institutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4911 - History of American Violence.


    (3-0-3) This course examines the role of violence in American history, looking at its political and social consequences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4920 - Historic Preservation in the United States.


    (3-0-3) An introduction to the practical problems of historic preservation, and to the historical and theoretical bases of historic preservation in the U.S. Topics include the tools of the trade, controversies in the field, and preserving buildings in museums, as well as in the urban, rural, and suburban landscape.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4940 - The Early Republic: United States, 1789-1848.


    (3-0-3) An advanced survey of the American experience from the Age of Jefferson to the Age of Jackson, a period commonly called the Early Republic. Emphasis is on four interconnecting themes—economic development, politics and reform, ideology and culture, and western expansion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 or above, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4950 - The Emergence of Industrial America.


    (3-0-3) Focusing on the period from 1880 to 1920, this course examines the economic, political, social, and cultural changes that accompanied the United States’ transition from a rural to an urban nation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4960 - Contemporary America.


    (3-0-3) Study of major issues affecting the present generation with an emphasis upon historical causes and parallels.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4970 - History of Ideas in America.


    (3-0-3) The development of American ideas from first settlement to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours in history courses numbered 3000 and above or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 4980 - The Historian and the Computer.


    (3-0-3) Through hands-on exercises, students will explore use of electronic mail, gophers, the World Wide Web, and quantitative data analysis to understand how historians use computers. No previous computer experience necessary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Three semester hours of history courses numbered 3000 and above or the consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5000 - Historiography.


    Critical study of debate among historians on crucial problems or issues ranging from medieval Europe to contemporary United States. Emphasis will be on analyzing competing methods and arguments and on comparing, adopting, and adapting approaches from one era or region to another.

    Prerequisites & Notes



    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5010 - Administration of Historical Organizations.


    (3-0-3) Intensive study and research into special topics relating to the management of historical sites, museums, and archives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5020 - Historical Interpretation and Public Programs.


    (3-0-3) Study of the basic principles and communications process involved in presenting the past to public audiences. Emphasis is placed upon historiography and the educational theory and interpretive techniques used at historic sites and museums in the development of effective public programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5030 - Archival Methods.


    (3-0-3) Study of the purpose, content, and organization of archival collections and of editorial techniques involved with historical materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5050 - History of American Architecture.


    (3-0-3) The course acquaints the student with the development of architecture in this nation from its European roots to the recent past, emphasizing how style and form reflects cultural, economic and technological changes in our history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5070 - Research Methods in Local History.


    (3-0-3) Techniques and resources available for history research in local communities including oral history, public and private records, visual documents, newspapers, contemporary writing, cemeteries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HIS 5090 - Care and Management of Historical Artifacts.


    (3-0-3) An introduction to the physical and intellectual management of collections with the goal of mitigating deterioration. Topics include museum registration and cataloguing standards; preventive conservation (storage, handling, and care of ten artifact groups); programmatic use of artifacts in exhibits and site interpretation; and planning as it relates to animate as well as inanimate objects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
 

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