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2007-2008 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EIU Course Descriptions

Generally, courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman courses; 2000-2999, sophomore courses; 3000-3999, junior courses; 4000-4999, senior courses; and 5000-6999, graduate courses. However, if prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:

Class   Courses Numbered
Freshman   1000   2000 a a
Sophomore   1000   2000 3000 a
Junior   1000   2000 3000 4000
Senior   1000   2000 3000 4000/5000-5499b
Graduate       4750-4999c 5000-6999  

  • a – Courses numbered 3000-4999 in chemistry, foreign languages, mathematics, and military science may be taken by students who have prerequisites and permission of the department chairperson.
  • b – Courses numbered 5000-5499 may be taken by students who have a 2.75 GPA and permission of instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.
  • c– Courses numbered 4750-4999 are open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Numbers in parentheses following the course title indicate the number of class hours per week, laboratory or studio hours per week, and credit hours. For example (3-0-3) indicates three hours of classroom work each week, no laboratory hours, and three semester hours credit. Students enrolled in courses whose meeting times are noted as “arranged” (Arr.) should contact the instructor by the beginning of the semester. Unless indicated as below, courses are offered every term. Offering times indicated are: Su – Summer Term; F – Fall Semester; S - Spring Semester. Writing-Intensive courses are designated “WI.”

Prerequisites for courses are printed immediately following the course description. Prerequisites are predicated upon the assumption that students require certain knowledge and/or skills gained in one or more previous courses. Of particular concern in this regard are courses numbered 3000 or above, especially those required in majors and minors. Such courses often connect to a series of prerequisites, and, in many cases, only the highest ranking prerequisite in the series is listed with the course description. Students must be aware that the listed prerequisite may itself have one or more prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the catalog course descriptions to be sure that all prerequisites in a series have been met.

A student may not enroll in a course serving as a prerequisite for another course he or she has already completed. (This rule does not apply to students who do not earn grades of C or better in ENG 1001G, ENG 1002G, and/or CMN 1310G or in accepted substitutions.) A student may not enroll in a lower level course which substantially duplicates a higher level course already completed. Should a student violate this prescription, he/she may not receive credit for the course toward graduation.
 

Communication Studies
  

  • CMN 4770 - Television Criticism.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Students use rhetorical, economic, and aesthetic approaches to analyze and evaluate television. Lecture, discussions, selected viewings, intensive writing and examinations. WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4780 - Communication and Culture.

    (3-0-3)  On Demand.  This course provides an overview of key theories, concepts, and approaches to the study of communication and culture as practiced in communication. It covers the history of the academic study of communication and culture, the application of critical methods, cultural studies and communication, and the study of social relations, power and communication.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMN 3200 or CMN 3270 or CMN 3560 or graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4800 - Voices of Democracy.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Study of competing points of view on a series of critical issues of the Twentieth Century. WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4820 - Political Communication.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the interactive role between public communication and politics. Students will study how communication is involved in the various aspects of campaigning for and fulfilling the duties of public office.

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4850 - Topics in Computer Mediated Communication.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to communication technology. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty. May be repeated with a change in course content.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMN 2030, 3750 and 3752 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4910 - Applied Health Communication.

    (3-0-3) S. 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:
    CMN/HST 3910 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4919 - Public Relations Techniques.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Effective techniques of a public relations program including basic concepts and principles of the public relations profession, the roles and functions, planning, managing, and executing campaigns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMN 3100, 3960, and senior standing. Credit will not be given for both CMN 4919 and JOU 4919.

    Credits: 3
  

  • CMN 4920 - Case Studies in Public Relations Problems.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Public relations case problems in industry, business, labor, education, government, social welfare and trade associations; the application of public relations techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CMN 4919 or permission of instructor. Credit will not be given for both CMN 4920 and JOU 4920.

    Credits: 3

Earth Science
  

  • ESC 1300G - Introduction to Earth Sciences.

    (3-2-4) An introduction to earth processes, resources, rocks, minerals, maps, time, and plate tectonics. The interaction of natural processes in the physical environment and human activity will be discussed. Cross-listed with GEL 1300G. Lab work and field trip are required. P1 907L

    Credits: 4
  

  • ESC 1390G - Introduction to Earth Sciences, Honors.

    (3-2-4) On Demand. Study of the planet Earth as a system consisting of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Emphasis on how processes occurring within the solid, liquid, and gaseous portions of the Earth system act to influence its surface. Field trips and short papers will stress scientific communication skills. Cross-listed with GEL 1390G. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • ESC 1400G - Weather and Climate.

    (3-2-4) F, S. This course provides a basic understanding of global weather and climate processes. It emphasizes prominent theoretical and applied aspects of the atmosphere that affect our everyday life. Topics covered also include contemporary issues such as weather analysis, severe weather, weather forecasting, and climate change. P1 905L

    Credits: 4
  

  • ESC 1490G - Weather and Climate, Honors.

    (3-2-4) On Demand. An introduction to the study of the atmosphere and its processes. Topics include: atmospheric structure and composition, weather elements, climatic change, and interactions between man and the atmosphere. Research papers and field trips required. P1 905L WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • ESC 2420 - Regional Geomorphology.

    (2-2-3) On Demand. Landforms of the United States; work with maps of landforms; consideration to composition, distribution and the processes by which the land is shaped. Field trip. P1 905L

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 2450G - Oceanography.

    (3-0-3) Integrated, descriptive study of the World Ocean, including the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the marine environment and the interrelationship between the World Ocean and human activities. Cross-listed with GEL 2450G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3010G - Environmental Physical Sciences.

    (3-0-3) A study of physical environmental Earth processes and their interrelationship with human activities.  This will include both the impact of the Earth on human communities and the impact of human communities on the Earth.  Cross-Listed with GEL 3010G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3020 - Natural Disasters: Causes and Effects.

    (3-0-3)  F.  An overview of hazardous environments, natural or partly induced by human activity.  Emphasis on understanding the physical processes and social systems that interact to produce disasters. Considers spatial and temporal distribution of hazards with reference to human populations. Provides options for assessing risk, disaster preparation and loss reduction.  Cross listed with GEG 3020.  WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3200 - Human Impacts on the Environment.

    (3-0-3) S. Emphasis on human impacts on the environment and the necessity of conservation. Discussion of natural hazards and perception of resources as factors limiting society’s development. Focus on man as an agent of environmental change. Cross-listed with GEG 3200.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3300 - Soils.

    (2-2-3) On Demand. Overview of soil sciences such as taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, and pollution from uses of soils.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    GEL/ESC 1300G or 3010G and CHM 1310G and 1315G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3410 - Climatology.

    (2-2-3) F. Study of the earth’s energy and water balances, climate classification systems, synoptic climatology, paleoclimatology, agricultural and urban climatology, theory of jet streams.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ESC 1400G (or equivalent).

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3530 - Medieval Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in Europe.

    (4-0-4) S. An introduction to archaeology as a crossroads discipline, integrating a humanistic inquiry into history with the scientific methodologies which help evaluate the vestiges of past material culture. It is taught only abroad, and emphasizes the cultural heritage of the host country. May not be repeated. Cross-listed with HIS 3530.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Corequisite: STA 3970.  Consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 4
  

  • ESC 3550 - Surface Water Processes and Resources.

    (2-2-3) On Demand. Principles of the water cycle, surface and subsurface routing, drainage basins, stream channel form and processes, effects of climate. Illustrates human responses to and modification of hydrologic systems. Field trip required. Writing intensive. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ESC/GEL 1300G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ESC 3960 - Special Topics.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) On Demand. Readings, discussion, reports, on-campus and off-campus fieldwork on specific areas of topics in earth science. May be repeated with permission of department chairperson, for a maximum of six semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Minimum of two courses in earth science (ESC) or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • ESC 3970 - Study Abroad.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  

  • ESC 3990 - Medieval Archaeology, Honors.

    (Arr-Arr-1-4). An introduction to archaeology as a crossroads discipline, integrating a humanistic inquiry into history with the scientific methodologies which help evaluate the vestiges of past material culture. It will be taught only within the Semester Abroad program and emphasize the cultural heritage in the countries concerns. May be repeated. Cross-listed with HIS 3990. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Students enrolled for credit must be admitted to the Honors College and must enroll for four semester hours. Student auditors must have permission of the Dean of the Honors College and may enroll for one to four semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  

  • ESC 4275 - Internship in Earth Science.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-6) On Demand. An individually planned work experience in a business or agency appropriate to the student’s area of specialization. Note: A maximum of three semester hours may be counted as elective credit in the Earth Science minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of at least 9 hours of course work toward Earth Science minors, permission of the Geology/Geography Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator, and acceptance of the student by a business or agency. The course may be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • ESC 4400 - Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Individual study under faculty supervision on a topic selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the faculty supervisor and approval of the department chairperson.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • ESC 4430 - Undergraduate Research in Earth Science.

    (Arr.-Arr.1-3) On Demand. Field, laboratory, or theoretical research. Faculty supervised. A written report of an oral presentation is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 15 semester hours of Earth Science/Geology courses (ESC/GEL), permission of department chair. Can be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours in combined department undergraduate research courses (Geology, Earth Science, Geography).

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • ESC 4900 - Earth Science Field Experience for Teachers.

    (2-6-5) Su. Introduction to and field investigations of earth materials and resources, geological and geomorphical processes, and their historical relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Teaching certificate or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 5
  

  • ESC 4950 - Earth Science Field Experience Research for Teachers.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Su or F. Research on specific topic or topics developed while enrolled in ESC 4900.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite or corequisite: ESC 4900.

    Credits: 1 to 3

Economics
  

  • ECN 2800G - Economics of Social Issues.

    (3-0-3) Uses the economic way of thinking to examine social issues. Illuminates fundamental economic features common to human conflicts across societies and across time. Examines institutional structures built by various societies to address fundamental economic problems. Not equivalent to ECN 2801G or ECN 2802G and may not be counted as part of the 36 semester-hour requirement for an economics major or the 21 semester-hour requirement for an economics minor or the Option in Economics with International Studies.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics.

    (3-0-3) Macroeconomics - An exploration of the policy options, such as changes in taxation, government spending, the money supply or interest rates, available to government agents to achieve the goals of stable prices, high employment and steady growth. S3 901

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics.

    (3-0-3) Microeconomics - An exploration of consumer behavior, of how firms decide upon profit maximizing price and output rates under various market conditions, and of the labor and capital markets. S3 902

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2801G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 2891G - Principles of Macroeconomics, Honors.

    (3-0-3) F. Macroeconomics - An exploration of the policy options, such as changes in taxation, government spending, the money supply or interest rates, available to government agents to achieve the goals of stable prices, high employment and steady growth. S3 901

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 2892G - Principles of Microeconomics, Honors.

    (3-0-3) S. Microeconomics - An exploration of consumer behavior, of how firms decide upon profit maximizing price and output rates under various market conditions, and of the labor and capital markets. S3 902

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2801G or ECN 2891G and admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3100 - Global Threats and Problems.

    (3-0-3) S. An interdisciplinary study of current global problems. Four different social scientific approaches will be used to analyze complex questions regarding the survival of humanity given current threats to our environments, cultures, geopolitical affiliations, and socioeconomic structures. Topics may include famine, terrorism, information control, and disease, among others. Course may not be repeated. Cross-listed with CSC/GEG/PLS/SOC 3100.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3450 - Game Theory.

    (3-0-3)  S.  Analysis of strategic choice problems. Introduces solution techniques for sequential and simultaneous games, development of pure and random strategies, and the concept of equilibrium. Applications to economic, social, political, and biological sciences including coordination and collective action problems, voting strategies and coalitions, and evolutionarily stable strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MAT 1271; may not be taken concurrently.  Restriction:  Sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3810 - Economics of Natural Resources.

    (3-0-3) F. An introduction to economic analysis of natural resources and the environment.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3833 - Economic Development of Modern Europe.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A survey of the economic history of Europe with primary emphasis on the period after 1850.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3835 - American Economic Development.

    (3-0-3) S. Evolution of the economy with emphasis on basic economic institutions and major forces in the process of growth and development. WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3851 - Public Finance.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A study of taxation, government spending, public debt, and the role of government in a market economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3853 - Urban and Regional Economics.

    (3-0-3) S. An introduction to spatial economics with emphasis on policy and planning to alleviate social problems that result from the uneven distribution of economic activities. WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3860 - International Economics.

    (3-0-3) Principles of foreign trade and finance; balance of payments; tariffs; quotas and commercial policies of major countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3870 - Agricultural Economics.

    (3-0-3) F. An introduction to the application of economic theory and method to problems in agriculture and agribusiness; provides the foundation needed to understand, interpret, and analyze farm policy in the United States. AG 901 WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3873 - Economics of Race and Gender

    (3-0-3) Exploration of the economic status of women and of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Surveys the historical role of women and minorities in the U.S. labor market including trends in labor force participation, occupational distribution, wage differentials, labor legislation, and discrimination. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3875 - Health Economics.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A course using economic tools to understand various issues and problems pertaining to medical care. Examines the production of and demand for medical care, health care systems and institutions, the role of government in health care markets, and the behavior of specific health care industries.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3880 - Government and Business.

    (3-0-3) F, S. The market structures in which business operates: public policies for regulation and control of those markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3881 - Economics of Public Utilities.

    (3-0-3) S. This course entails an examination of the unique economic characteristics which set public utilities apart from other corporations, and explains why these firms are subject to regulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3890 - Labor Economics.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Theory of the labor market including labor demand, labor supply, investments in human capital, and wage determination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3891 - International Economics, Honors.

    (3-0-3) F. Principles of foreign trade and finance; balance of payments, tariffs, quotas and commercial policies of major countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or ECN 2892G and admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3970 - Study Abroad.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970. May not be counted as part of the 21 semester-hours requirement for economics minor.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  

  • ECN 3971 - Statistics Applied to Economics I.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical distributions, regression, and hypothesis testing with applications to economics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor. No credit toward graduation for a student with credit in another introductory statistics course.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 3972 - Statistics Applied to Economics II.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Non-parametric statistics, chi-square and F distribution, multiple regression, index numbers, and time series with application to economics. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3971 and MAT 2120G, or MAT 2550, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4275 - Internship in Economics.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-12) (Credit/No Credit) A semester’s experience as an intern in a state, federal, or international agency or business firm. Twelve semester hours may be earned in the fall or spring semesters and nine semester hours during the summer term. Credit for this program does not count toward graduation if the student has earned 12 or more semester hours of Credit/No Credit in student teaching or any other internship offered by the university. Note: Not more than six semester hours can be used to meet the total credit hours required in the major.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the department chairperson and acceptance of the student by a state, federal, or international agency or business firm on the basis of the student’s application.  May not be counted as part of the 21 semester-hours requirement for economics minor.

    Credits: 1 to 12
  

  • ECN 4444 - Honors Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Consideration of special topics in Economics. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors College and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4505 - Business Cycles.

    (3-0-3) S. Fluctuations in economic activity and their causes, methods of forecasting, and policies for growth and stability.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4511 - Comparative Economic Systems.

    (3-0-3) F. A framework for the comparative analysis of economic systems is developed and applied to case studies from pre-modern as well as modern economic systems. Explores the impact of culture and historical precedent on the organization of economic activity in different societies.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4520 - History of Economic Thought.

    (3-0-3) F. To emphasize various schools of thought including the Classicalist, Socialist, Marxist, Marginalist, Institutionalist, and Keynesian.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4570 - Economic Problems of the Developing Countries.

    (3-0-3) F. An analysis of the economic problems of the developing countries and theories of economic development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4644 - Honors Thesis.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive research in preparation of a thesis on a topic in Economics approved by faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4666 - Honors Seminar.

    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Areas of investigation which require integration of Economics and research will be treated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4689 - Theory and Research.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A capstone course to apply theory in undergraduate research. A written report, oral presentation, and external field examination are required. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    This capstone course is intended for Economics majors to be taken in the last semester before graduation and requires permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4751 - Managerial Economics.

    (3-0-3) F. The application of economic theory and method to managerial decision making.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or BUS 2810, or other equivalent courses subject to departmental approval.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4801 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Analysis of the determination of national income, employment, wages, and factors affecting inflation and growth.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4802 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Analysis of product and factor price theory under alternative market classifications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4803 - Mathematical Economics.

    (3-0-3) The application of mathematical tools to economics. Various economic theories are formulated in a mathematical framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 4802 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4813 - Transition Economies.

    (3-0-3) S. A descriptive analysis of the economic structure of the evolving new nations after the breakup of the Soviet Union and Soviet Bloc, with an additional analysis of why the breakup occurred. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4840 - Money and Banking.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Money and banking in the modern economy; history and theory of monetary policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4850 - Economic Analysis of Law.

    (3-0-3) S. Economic analysis of the major areas of law: property, contract, torts, criminal law. Emphasis on study of economic forces in the evolution of the rule of law and application of economic reasoning techniques to the critique of legal institutions. Examination of conflicts between economic efficiency and other social goals such as fairness, democracy, and justice.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4861 - International Economic Problems.

    (3-0-3) F. Current international economic problems; balance of payments adjustment; exchange rate policy; international monetary mechanism.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3860 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4875 - Area Studies.

    (3-0-3) S. A study of economic conditions and development problems in a specific geographical area such as Tropical Africa, Middle East, or Latin America. The topic will vary from semester to semester; the course may be repeated with each change of topic. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4890 - Topics in Labor Economics.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Topics in contemporary labor economics such as labor history, collective bargaining, labor law, poverty, compensation structure, discrimination, and wage differentials. May be repeated once with change of topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4900 - Issues in Economics.

    (3-0-3) An analysis of selected economic problems. Topics to be announced. May be repeated once for credit with change in topic.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G and senior or graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECN 4950 - Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-2 or 3) Independent study in economics. Designed for individual student needs at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 2802G and pre-registration conference with the department chairperson.

    Credits: 2 to 3
  

  • ECN 4973 - Introduction to Econometrics.

    (3-0-3) S. A study of regression estimations, tests and predictions, estimation problems and remedies, simultaneous equations systems with application to economics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ECN 3972 or MAT 3702 and 1440G or 1441G, or MAT 2110G and 2120G, or 2550, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

Education
  

  • EDU 2022 - Teaching and Learning with Technology in Classrooms.

    (2-1-2) This course, based on the national and state educational technology standards, is designed to prepare teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum. This course will focus on the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Passing score on the CEPS technology proficiency .

    Credits: 2
  

  • EDU 4281 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Secondary Classrooms.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A focus on the methods, materials and strategies used by secondary teachers as they meet the diverse needs of students. Emphasis will be on the utilization of reading, writing, speaking and listening integration within the curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Perequisite: SED 3330/3100 or equivalent or permission of Department Chair Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education. Credit will not be given for both MLE 4280 and EDU 4281.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDU 4550 - Alternative Certification: Introduction to Teaching.

    (1-1-1) Su. This course addresses Illinois Professional Teaching Standards in collaborative relationships and reflection and personal growth. The course is an introduction to the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program. Requires 30 clock hours of participation/observation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Proficiency with web browser software and internet use.

    Credits: 1
  

  • EDU 4551 - Alternative Certification: Foundations of Teaching.

    (4-2-4) Su. This course addresses Illinois Professional Teaching Standards in the social, cultural, historical, and psychological foundations of teaching. The course is part of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program that includes EDU 4552 and EDU 4553.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Must be admitted to the Alternative Certification Program and have received a “B” or better in EDU 4550.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EDU 4552 - Alternative Certification: General Teaching Methods.

    (8-3-8) Su. This course addresses Illinois Professional Teaching Standards General Methods, including student diversity, language arts/reading, and technology. The course is part of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program that includes EDU 4551 and EDU 4553.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Must be admitted to the Alternative Certification Program and have received a “B” or better in EDU 4550.

    Credits: 8
  

  • EDU 4553 - Alternative Certification: Teaching Methods.

    (3-2-3) Su. This course addresses the Illinois Content Standards for the secondary teacher. Methods of teaching in the chosen discipline, philosophies of teaching and learning in the discipline, skills in planning for teaching, and identifying appropriate teaching materials are among the topics covered. The course is part of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program. Specific academic disciplines are addressed by different sections of the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Must be admitted to the Alternative Certification Program and have received a “B” or better in EDU 4550.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDU 4560 - Alternative Certification: Internship, Part I.

    (Arr.-Arr.-6) F. (Credit/No Credit) This course is the first semester of a 2-semester internship. The course is a required component of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Grade of “B” or better in EDU 4550, EDU 4551, EDU 4552, and EDU 4553.

    Credits: 6
  

  • EDU 4561 - Alternative Certification: Internship, Part II.

    (Arr.-Arr-6) (Credit/No Credit) S. This course is the second semester of a 2-semester internship. The course is a required component of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Successful completion of EDU 4560.

    Credits: 6
  

  • EDU 4570 - Alternative Certification: Candidate Assessment.

    (Arr-Arr-1) (Credit/No Credit) Su. This course is the comprehensive candidate assessment that is the final required component of the academically rigorous, intensive Alternative Certification Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Successful completion of EDU 4560 and EDU 4561.

    Credits: 1

Educational Foundations
  

  • EDF 2555 - Diversity of Schools and Societies: Social and Global Perspectives.

    (3-0-3) How schooling is shaped by, and ought to respond to, the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDF 2595 - Diversity of Schools and Societies: Social and Global Perspectives, Honors.

    (3-0-3)  On Demand.  How schooling is shaped by, and ought to respond to, the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts.  Equivalent to EDF 2555.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the honors program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDF 4450 - Philosophy and History of Education.

    (3-0-3) The philosophical and historical foundations of leading educational theories as they treat human nature, objectives, and processes of education. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDF 4741 - Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) As arranged. May be repeated for a total of six semester hour’s credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • EDF 4750 - Introduction to Adult Education.

    (3-0-3) Adult education today, its career opportunities, and its historical and theoretical foundations.

    Credits: 3

Educational Psychology
  

  • EDP 3331 - Theories of Learning and Development for Secondary Teachers.

    (3-2-3) F, S. Individual growth and development, motivation, learning theory, appraisal of human differences, classroom management, student evaluation, practices, and observation.  Approximately 6 weeks of intensive practice work in the public schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    “University Approval to Take Teacher Education Courses” requirements apply; SED 2000. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in SED 3330.  Priority will be given to those students who are one year or less away from student teaching.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDP 4770 - Facilitation Interpersonal Relationships.

    (3-0-3) A course to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and personal understanding.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EDP 4790 - Studies in Education.

    (2-0-2) Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student assigned an individual problem.

    Credits: 2
  

  • EDP 4800 - Studies in Education.

    (1-0-1) On Demand. Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.

    Credits: 1

Elementary Education
  

  • ELE 2000 - The Teacher and the School.

    (2-1-2) F, S. Observation and data collection techniques, professional issues in teaching, characteristics of schools, curricular organizations, effective teachers, 13 clock hours of structured observation. SPE 911; EED 901

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Concurrent enrollment in ELE 2320 is desirable, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 2
  

  • ELE 2320 - Childhood and Early Adolescent Development.

    (3-0-3) Concepts and issues in the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of children and early adolescents: prenatal through middle school/junior high. Field-based activities will be provided in conjunction with ELE 2000. SPE 913; EED 902; ECE 912

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Concurrent enrollment in ELE 2000 is desirable.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 2321 - Child Growth and Development.

    (3-1-3) F, S. A study of characteristics of children from before birth to the middle grades. Ways for teachers and other caregivers to respond to their needs and learning styles. Fifteen clock hours of clinical experience in preschool through primary level classrooms. ECE 912

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 3000 - Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom.

    (3-3-4) Topics include instructional strategies, models for classroom management and discipline, parent-school community involvement, and school law. Forty-five clock hours of field-based activities primarily in reading and language arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ELE 2000 and ELE 2320. Concurrent enrollment in ELE 3280 and ELE 3350, or permission of department chair. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester Junior standing. 

    Credits: 4
  

  • ELE 3250 - Facilitating Learning in Early Childhood Programs.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Nature of learning in the preschool and primary levels. Specialized instruction, learning centers, individualization, educational play, and utilization of media in the curriculum. Field based activities will be provided in conjunction with ELE 4000.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ELE 2321, or permission of department chair. University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 3280 - Developmental Reading in the Elementary School.

    (3-0-3) The instructional program in reading from kindergarten through grade six; goals, methods, and materials with emphasis on basal reader approaches. Field-based activities will be provided in conjunction with ELE 3000.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Concurrent enrollment in ELE 3000 and ELE 3350; MLE 3110 and MLE 4000; or permission of department chair.  University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 3281 - Developmental Reading in Early Childhood.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Strategies and materials for teaching reading in preschool and primary grades. Emphasis placed on emergent literacy, diagnostic procedures, individualization, evaluation, and reading interests. Field based activities will be provided in conjunction with ELE 4000.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Concurrent enrollment in ELE 3250 and ELE 4000, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ELE 3290 - Science in the Elementary School.

    (3-0-3) Exploration of the nature, processes, and products of science and their relationships to society, the world, and the school curriculum. Field-based experiences will be in conjunction with ELE 4000.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Concurrent enrollment in ELE 3340 and ELE 4880, or permission of department chair.  University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met.

    Credits: 3
 

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