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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Note: Enrollment in 300-400 level ECE courses requires students to have matriculated into the program at NC State and declared their major at UNC Asheville.

  
  • ECE 310 - Design of Complex Digital Systems (3)


    Design principles for complex digital systems: Iteration, top- down/bottom-up, divide and conquer and decomposition. Descriptive techniques, including block diagrams, timing diagrams, register transfer and hardware-description languages. Consideration of transmission-line effects on digital systems. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 212. Spring.

Economics

  
  • ECON 103 - Introductory Economic Analysis (4)


    Introduces students to an analytical framework for understanding issues of contemporary concern using economic concepts, models, and methods. In addition to foundational theory, this course incorporates modern theoretical insights and empirical findings to present economics to introductory students as it is practiced by academics in the field. Using an integrated instruction of macro- and microeconomic themes, the goal of this course is to help students identify, analyze, and formulate solutions to real-world problems. No credit given to students who have credit for both ECON 101 and 102. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 104 - Microeconomic Principles for Engineers (3)


    Introduces foundational economic theory, concepts, models, and methods to students pursuing a major in engineering. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 102 or 103. Prerequisite: E 101 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 242 - Economics of Food (4)


    An introduction to the theory of the production and consumption of food. Topics  include the role of agricultural and food policy in domestic and international food markets, food aid, the economics of food security, consumer behavior around  food purchasing, the economics of obesity, challenges associated with building a sustainable food system, and world food problems such as famines and  perpetually repressed agricultural productivity. Students will be required to participate in group-based discussion, critical thinking activities, contemplative practices, and/or cross-course activities. Fall.
  
  • ECON 245 - Land Economics (4)


    An examination of the interdependence of land and people, with special emphasis on how people affect land. Issues considered include the determination of property values, property rights, land tenure, land conversion, dispossession, and government policies including (de)colonization. Additional topics may include the geography of land use, urban economics, place-making, and housing policy. Students will be required to participate in group-based discussion, critical thinking activities, and contemplative practices. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Spring.
  
  • ECON 260 - Immigration Economics (4)


    An examination of the causes and consequences of immigration using theoretical and empirical tools. Course covers the migration experience from the perspectives of immigrants, residents of origin countries, and people in destination countries. Particular attention is paid to: (1) why people immigrate, where they choose to locate, how long they choose to stay, and how they adjust (assimilate) to their new countries; and (2) how immigration affects native-born citizens in destination countries, including the effects on employment, wages, and fiscal outcomes. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ECON 291 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (4)


    An examination of theories and evidence on economic growth and business cycles. The course covers determination of gross domestic product, investment, consumption, employment, and unemployment. It also covers analysis of wage rates, interest rates, and inflation. Finally, it examines the roles of fiscal and monetary policies. At the end of the course, students have a better understanding of how the economy works and how different macroeconomic policies affect people’s lives. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 301. Prerequisites: ECON 103. Spring.
  
  • ECON 292 - Intermediate Microeconomics (4)


    An examination of theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, the firm and market organization, general equilibrium and economic welfare. One of the main objectives of this course is to understand microeconomic theory using mathematics. In order to facilitate this, we will devote a significant portion of this class to problem solving and exploring how to conduct economic analysis using mathematics. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 302. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Fall.
  
  • ECON 305 - Investments (4)


    An examination of concepts and methods used by financial market analysts and investors. Topics include the basics of personal investing, financial market organization and structure, the measurement and interpretation of risk, the relationship between risk and return, the time value of money, and the technical, efficient market, and dividend discount investment strategies. Prerequisites: ECON 103 and satisfaction of the Liberal Arts Core Quantitative Perspectives requirement. Spring.
  
  • ECON 306 - Corporate Finance (4)


    An examination of concepts and methods used by financial managers. Topics include financial statements, the time value of money, stock and bond valuation, risk and the capital asset pricing model, the cost of capital, and the capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 215 or at least 8 credit hours in ECON. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 314 - Economic Growth and Development (4)


    Highlights the need and difficulty in achieving economic growth and development, particularly for low-income countries. Toward this end, the course analyzes the meanings, measurements, sources, and implications of economic growth, economic development, income inequality, and poverty; examines what role policymakers have in facilitating economic growth and development and the challenges they face; and studies several policy areas to understand the purposes, tools, and constraints of particular policies. Students will come to understand and appreciate the complexities of economic policymaking from what, at first glance, seems to flow so easily from economic theory. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Fall.
  
  • ECON 317 - Poverty and Human Capital (4)


    An examination of the causes and consequences of poverty through the lens of human rights. Course reviews the methods for measuring human well-being and analyzing human capital formation as well as the evidence base regarding the impacts of anti-poverty programs. Scope of the course is global, covering examples from both high-income and low-income countries. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Every other year.
  
  • ECON 331 - Feminist Economics (4)


    Feminist Economics analyzes economic theory and policy through the lens of gender. It looks at how gender informs the economy, economic outcomes and people’s economic experiences. With this view, our emphasis in this course will be on exposing students to the theoretical limitations of orthodox economic theory in addressing issues related to gender and power. In addition, we will introduce alternative feminist economic theories and empirical approaches to economic analysis. Our study will include topics such as occupational segregation by sex, the gender wage gap, feminist critiques of economic choice, economics of the household, caring labor, household production, identity, and sexuality. An additional objective of this course is to introduce students to ideas and empirical methods that will enhance their ability to think critically about economics and gender as it relates to their own lives, their households, their communities, and the broader world. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Every other year.
  
  • ECON 338 - Morality and Material Progress (4)


    Modern mainstream economics portrays itself as an amoral, positive science. Yet, issues of morality cannot be separated from issues of material well-being and progress. Accordingly, students in this seminar course will examine the positions of some major thinkers from across the ages regarding the relationship between morality, material well-being, and the good life. In the process, philosophy, economics, religion, and classics will be brought into dialogue on matters of contemporary importance. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Every other Fall.
  
  • ECON 339 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and Policy (4)


    A pluralist examination of the causes of pollution and resource degradation as well as possible policy solutions through the theoretical lenses of neo-classical economics, institutional economics, and political economy. Critical attention is paid to how inequality, incentives, and institutional arrangements can drive environmental degradation. Topics include carbon pollution, air pollution, water pollution, as well as sustainable use of forests and other natural resources. Methods covered include non-market valuation, cost-benefit analysis, and applied policy analysis. Course considers various policy instruments including international climate agreements, carbon pricing, pollution taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and payments for ecosystem services. Prerequisites: ECON 103. Fall.
  
  • ECON 342 - Money and the Financial System (4)


    A study of analytical frameworks used to understand financial markets and an examination of how the Federal Reserve operates and how monetary policy is conducted. The course also investigates how banks interact with and affect the rest of the economy. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Fall.
  
  • ECON 350 - International Trade and Finance (4)


    Studies the underlying forces affecting economic relations among nations and covers topics from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. Microeconomic analysis will introduce students to the study of international goods, labor, and capital mobility. Macroeconomic analysis will focus upon issues such as economic growth, balance of payments, and exchange rates. Prerequisite: ECON 103. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ECON 355 - Open Economy Macroeconomics (4)


    A modern macroeconomic framework is developed and used to understand some of the most pressing issues the global economy faces, including those regarding trade imbalances, international capital movements, international financial crises, exchange rate regimes, and reform of the international financial architecture. Prerequisite: ECON 103. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 365 - Econometrics (4)


    An introduction to multiple regression and the data analytic methods used by economists to answer social science questions. Course covers causal inference, research design, experimental and quasi-experimental methods, and multiple regression analysis of data using statistical software computing packages. Prerequisites: ECON 103; STAT 185 or 225. Spring.
  
  • ECON 450 - Seminar in Economics (4)


    An exploration of topics that broaden the scope and deepen the foundation of students’ knowledge of economics. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the theory, literature, and methods in an important subfield of economics. Each student will develop a proposal for research in this subfield, which can be implemented in ECON 480. This course will serve as the first of two courses in the senior capstone experience. May be repeated for credit as content varies. ECON 450 must be taken the semester before enrolling in ECON 480. Prerequisite: ECON 291 or 292 depending on the topic. Pre- or corequisite: ECON 365. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 480 - Senior Research in Economics (4)


    The final course in the senior capstone experience, in which the student conducts and presents research described in the proposal developed in ECON 450. Must be taken with the professor of ECON 450. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: C or better in ECON 450. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 499 - Undergraduate Research in Economics (1-6)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Fall and Spring.

Economics - Special Topics

  
  • ECON 171-6 - Special Topics in Economics (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 271-6 - Special Topics in Economics (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 371-6 - Special Topics in Economics (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 471-6 - Special Topics in Economics (1-6)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Education

  
  • EDUC 130 - General Geography, 6–12 (3)


    A general survey of physical and cultural geography, the objectives, basic skills and study methods of the geographer as applied to the teaching of geography. Required for licensure in 6–9 and 9–12 Social Studies. Others admitted by permission of instructor. Field experience is required. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 210 - Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, K-12 (3)


    Introduces students to current issues, research, and trends affecting teachers and students. Emphasizes school and student diversity, curriculum, and accountability. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 211. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 semester hours. Fall and Spring.
  
  • EDUC 211 - Instructional Technology for Educational Settings, K-12 (1)


    Covers current technologies, applications promoting active and participatory learning, societal and ethical issues, and the development of technological competence and essential skills. Emphasizes the practical application of the Computer Skills standards. Field experience is required. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 210. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
  
  • EDUC 215 - Creative Arts Integration, K-6 (1)


    Introduces methods for integrating the arts (visual art, music, dance, and creative drama) into the K-6 curriculum. Fall and Spring.
  
  • EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)


    Introduces and examines the history, legislation, legal responsibilities, categories of disabilities, characteristics, educational concerns, educational responsibilities, and best practices for meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities. Issues of referral, assessment, eligibility, individualized educational programming, service delivery options, placement, consultation and collaboration with educators and related service personnel, and professional resources are emphasized. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 231 - Assistive Technology (1)


    Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with an opportunity to develop the knowledge base and skills necessary to use and analyze software, hardware, and other devices used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 304 - Teaching Global Citizenship Through the Arts, K-6 (3)


    Interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of visual art, music, movement and creative drama. Emphasis on integration of curriculum standards, methods and materials, geography concepts, and use of technology associated with Social Studies instruction. Culminates in the production and presentation of an integrated unit plan. Field experience is required. No credit given to students with credit for EDUC 315 or 344. Pre- or corequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 305 - Classroom and Behavior Management (3)


    Emphasizes techniques for developing rapport with students, establishing student expectations, planning for and managing instruction, and developing practical teaching and learning practices for 21st century classrooms. The course examines the realities of classrooms and the teacher’s multifaceted role within the environment. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 313 - Adolescent Literature, 6–12 (3)


    Young adult literature, including genres, themes, authors and history; emphasizing methodologies for incorporating the young adult novel into the classroom. Instructional and motivational techniques examined. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.
  
  • EDUC 314 - Multiple Literacies in Content Area Classrooms (4)


    Multiple literacies have been designated as reading, writing, speaking, listening and doing, and include 21st century skills such as critical thinking. The focus of the course provides candidates with an overview of multiple instructional strategies as they relate to 21st century skills, differentiation, and assessment. In addition, candidates will engage in the language demands associated with edTPA. Candidates will examine these strategies and language demands as they relate to the assessment portfolio required of the state. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.
  
  • EDUC 316 - Practicum in Teaching Foreign Languages, K–12 (3)


    A series of focused classroom observations and discussions of teaching techniques applied to the teaching of a second language in K–12 curriculum. Field work required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 320 - Middle School Principles, Practices and Materials (3)


    Emphasizes the developmental goals of the middle school, curriculum and methods of instruction appropriate for middle-grade students, assessment of student learning, and materials appropriate for middle-grade students. This course includes a literacy component including: adolescent literature, writing in the middle school, and integrating reading strategies into unit designs. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 323 - Inquiry-Based Science, Physical Activity, and Healthful Living Instruction, K-6 (3)


    Teaching science, physical activity, and healthful living in the K-6 classroom. Emphasis on analysis of best teaching practices, inquiry experiences, classroom methods and management, and integrated teaching and assessment. Field experience required. No credit given to students with credit for EDUC 219 or 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.
  
  • EDUC 325 - Classroom Management and Instructional Differentiation, K-6 (3)


    A study of classroom logistics for the elementary school teacher including classroom management strategies; special needs and differentiation; and positive, effective interactions with families and school and community personnel. Field experience required. Pre- or corequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 327 - Language Arts in the Contemporary K-2 Classroom (3)


    Teaching the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing) in the K-2 classroom. Emphasis on proficiencies for teaching the acquisition of language skills (including syntax, semantics, morphology, and pragmatics), phonological and phonemic awareness, accurate and efficient word identification and spelling abilities, word knowledge, and comprehension strategies. Field experience required. No credit given to students with credit for EDUC 317. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.

     

  
  • EDUC 338 - Language Arts in the Contemporary 3-6 Classroom (3)


    Teaching the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing) in the 3-6 classroom. Emphasis on proficiencies for teaching the development of increasingly more complex language skills (including syntax, semantics, morphology, and pragmatics), reading and writing for more diverse purposes, reading and writing increasingly complex materials, and higher level comprehension strategies. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 340 - Teaching Mathematics: Content and Process, K-6 (3)


    Examination of theoretical and practical issues related to teaching mathematics to elementary school children. Includes the development and review of techniques for measuring, assessing, analyzing, and reporting student achievement. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 211 or MATH 215. Spring.
  
  • EDUC 342 - Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction in Reading (3)


    Emphasizes knowledge and skill in administering and interpreting diagnostic assessments in reading to gauge learner strengths and weaknesses and to monitor academic progress and guide instructional decision making in the teaching of reading. Emphasis is placed on using explicit instructional techniques in teaching the essential components of reading such as phonemic awareness, phonics/word study, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension using evidence-based teaching strategies. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230, 327. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 344 - Facilitating Global Citizenship: Teaching Critical Thinking in the Social Studies, K-6 (3)


    Emphasizes curriculum standards, methods and materials associated with Social Studies, short-term and long-range planning, geography, use of technology, and integration of Social Studies with other disciplines. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 346 - Teaching Students with Diverse Needs in the General Education Classroom (3)


    Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with an opportunity to develop the knowledge base and skills necessary in making educational accommodations for learners with special and diverse needs within the general education classroom. Participants will be familiarized with a particular group of diverse learners and their needs, and strategies for meeting their needs. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.
     
  
  • EDUC 348 - Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3)


    An examination of current concepts and issues in special education assessment from screening, pre-referral, eligibility/disability classification, placement, to progress monitoring of evidence-based practices. Also, the course emphasizes knowledge, skill, and practice in observation, standardized norm referenced, curriculum-based, family, and ecological methods of assessment, including those appropriate for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Collection of assessment data and their appropriate application are part of the required field experience. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 349 - Evidence Based Strategies for Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Disabilities (3)


    Examination of methods and materials appropriate to teaching mathematics to a diversity of learners. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211; MATH 211, 215. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Education (1-6)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.

The Professional Year

Note: All licensure candidates must meet with the field placement coordinator in the semester before their capstone methods courses are completed. This meeting must be scheduled during the advising period prior to early registration.

  
  • EDUC 384 - Methods and Management for Teaching Students with Exceptionalities (4)


    Planning, teaching, evaluation and management essential for classroom teaching; use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities; methods of informal and formal assessment and grading. Specific techniques presented and practiced on how to develop, remediate or compensate for learners with mild to moderate educational needs. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice Semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230, 305, 317, 342, 349, PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 388 - Literacy Processes and Practices Across the Curriculum, K-6 (4)


     

    Designed to develop competencies in teaching reading across the curriculum. Covers the reading process, approaches, linguistics, word recognition, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and current trends. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice Semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 317; formal admission to the department. Fall and Spring.

  
  • EDUC 430 - Lesson Planning and Classroom Management (3)


    Planning, teaching, and management essential for classroom teaching. To be taken as part of the Professional Year in the semester prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites for all licensure areas: EDUC 210, 211 and formal admission to the department. EDUC 327 and 342 are prerequisites, and EDUC 338 is a pre- or corequisite for K-6 Elementary licensure students. EDUC 313 is a prerequisite for 6-9 Language Arts and 9- 12 English licensure students. EDUC 230, 305, 327, 342, and 349 are prerequisites for K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum licensure students. EDUC 314 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K12 Art and Foreign Language licensure. EDUC 346 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K-6 Elementary School or K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum licensure. PSYC 319 is a prerequisite for all licensure students except those seeking K-6 Elementary School licensure. Corequisite: One course from EDUC 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 431 - K-12 Art Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to art instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 432 - 6-12 English and Language Arts Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to English and Language Arts instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 313, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 433 - K-12 World Language Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to the teaching of a second language in the K–12 curriculum; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 346; EDUC 314 (for Latin licensure), LL 316 (for French and Spanish licensure); PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 435 - 6-12 Mathematics Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies. Review and integration of mathematical concepts with an emphasis on teaching strategies; analysis of trends; significance of manipulative exercises; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 436 - 6-12 Science Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to the teaching of science; analysis of trends; laboratory experiences; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 437 - 6-12 Social Studies Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Social Studies instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 130, 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 438 - K-12 Theatre Arts Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Theatre Arts instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. Field experience required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 314, 346; PSYC 319; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Fall.
  
  • EDUC 439 - Elementary and Special Education Teaching Methods (3)


    Use of educational technology in designing lessons; application of methodologies appropriate to Elementary and Special Education instruction; methods of informal and formal assessment, evaluation, and grading. Analysis of each of the tasks, language, documents, and rubrics required as part of the edTPA system. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Clinical Practice semester. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 327, 342; formal admission to the department. Corequisite: EDUC 430. Pre- or corequisite for K-6 Elementary licensure students only: EDUC 338. Fall.

Clinical Practice

The Clinical Practice semester is designed as the culminating experience of the licensure program. It consists of EDUC 455 and 456.

  
  • EDUC 455 - Student Teaching and Seminar (10)


    Emphasizes full-time involvement of students in a cooperating elementary, middle and/or secondary school as appropriate to area/level of licensure desired. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 456. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC 430 and EDUC 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, or 439 and admission to the Professional Year. Grading is S/U. Spring.
  
  • EDUC 456 - The Teacher as a 21st Century Professional, K-12 (2)


    To continue to grow as teacher-leaders, teachers must know their students and the communities served by their schools. Licensure candidates will collect and analyze data, design and implement differentiated lessons, and analyze the impact on the learner according to the edTPA system. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 455. Spring.

     


Education - Special Topics

  
  • EDUC 171-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 271-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 371-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • EDUC 471-4 - Special Topics in Education (1-4)


    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.

Engineering - Special Topics

  
  • ENGR 171-4 - Special Topics in Engineering 1-4


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ENGR 271-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ENGR 371-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • ENGR 471-4 - Special Topics in Engineering (1-4)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.

English

  
  • ENG 599 - Directed Research in English (1-3)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of MLAS 599, ENG 599 and CCS 599. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENG 681 - Capstone Project (3-6)


    An independent, interdisciplinary project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The graduate project reflects an emphasis or interest that the student has discovered in the MLAS program. The Capstone Project includes, but is not limited to, a work of written analysis, and may involve academic research, applied research or creative work. The Capstone Project is a formal process that requires the development and submission of a proposal, structured study with a faculty supervisor, and exit interview with the faculty supervisor and the MLAS advisor (who serves as the second reader of the project). The completed project is retained in the MLAS archive in Ramsey Library. (Grading S/U/IP). Students who receive an IP grade for ENG 681 will have two (2) additional semesters in which to complete and defend their projects. Course may be repeated once for a total of 6 hours of credit. Fall and Spring.

Environmental and Cultural Sustainability

  
  • ECS 520 - Seminar in Sustainable Cultures (3)


    Interdisciplinary seminar on the importance of diversity among the world’s cultures and the potential for homogenization resulting from the globalization of many human activities. Literature from a variety of authors concerning international environmental themes will be read and discussed throughout the course.
  
  • ECS 540 - The Economics of Sustainability (3)


    Interdisciplinary seminar on the challenges and opportunities facing environmental sustainability in the modern era. This course draws on environmental and natural resource economics as well as political economy to understand contemporary sustainability issues including climate change, ecosystem services, and the greening of global supply chains.
  
  • ECS 560 - Energy Systems (3)


    Interdisciplinary seminar on the study of current energy uses and demands. Energy resources, including carbon-based, water-based, geothermal, and nuclear energy will be discussed. Renewable methods of energy generation, and potential future sources of energy will be reviewed.
  
  • ECS 571-3 - Special Topics in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director
  
  • ECS 599 - Directed Research in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)


    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Students may take Directed Research twice for a total of 6 hours of credit, in any combination of CCS 599, ECS 599, ENG 599 and MLAS 599. See program director.
  
  • ECS 671-3 - Special Topics in Environmental and Cultural Sustainability (1-3)


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director
  
  • ECS 681 - Capstone Project (3-6)


    An independent, interdisciplinary project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The graduate project reflects an emphasis or interest that the student has discovered in the MLAS program. The Capstone Project includes, but is not limited to, a work of written analysis, and may involve academic research, applied research or creative work. The Capstone Project is a formal process that requires the development and submission of a proposal, structured study with a faculty supervisor, and exit interview with the faculty supervisor and the MLAS advisor (who serves as the second reader of the project). The completed project is retained in the MLAS archive in Ramsey Library. (Grading S/U/IP). Students who receive an IP grade for ECS 681 will have two (2) additional semesters in which to complete and defend their projects. Course may be repeated once for a total of 6 hours of credit. Fall and Spring.

Environmental Studies

  
  • ENVR 105 - Physical Geology (4)


    An introduction to the study of the origin of minerals, rocks and the formative processes controlling the earth’s structure and natural resources. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory. Laboratory will include required field trips to areas of local geological interest. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 106 - Earth History (3)


    Introduction to the development of Earth as preserved in the rock record. Includes geologic time, stratigraphy, major mountain building events, and evolution of life forms. Spring.
  
  • ENVR 107 - Natural History of the Southern Appalachians (3)


    An introduction to the geology, soils, plants and animals common in the Southern Appalachians. Class will include field trips to biologically rich areas near Asheville. See department chair.
  
  • ENVR 130 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3)


    The biological, chemical, physical and societal implications of human impact on the environment with consideration of selected contemporary problems such as population issues, acid rain, energy supply, water pollution, etc. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 234 - Energy and Society (3)


    Study of energy production technologies, use patterns and their environmental impact. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 241 - Principles of Ecology and Field Biology (4)


    Fundamental principles and concepts related to populations, communities and ecosystems with emphasis on the Southern Appalachians. Designed for Environmental Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall.
  
  • ENVR 282 - Environmental Geology (3)


    Human interactions with natural geological processes. Topics to be covered include volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, mass movements, water pollution, waste management, and radon gas. Field trips will be required. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 290 - Regional Field Geology (2)


    This is a field-intensive geology course. Topics to be covered include making detailed field observations, collecting geologic data, maintaining a field notebook, and reconstructing the geological history of the region based on rock units, structures, and other features seen in the field. May be repeated once for a total of 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: ENVR 105 or 106 or permission of the instructor. Summer.
  
  • ENVR 302 - Field Ornithology (2)


    Students will learn field identification of southern Appalachian birds by sight and sound. Class periods will include field trips to a variety of local habitats. Summer.
  
  • ENVR 310 - Economic Geology (3)


    Study of economic mineral deposits with emphasis on representative types, formation, and methods and environmental effects of extraction. Will include field trips. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Odd years Fall.
  
  • ENVR 311 - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing (4)


    Principles of selected unit operations and processes in mineral processing. Prerequisite: ENVR 105. Fall.
  
  • ENVR 312 - Effects of Air Pollution on Ecosystems (3)


    Through the use of textbooks and primary literature we will examine the effects on ecosystems of such air pollutants as acid deposition, nitrogen loading in soils, and greenhouse gases. The class will be discussion based. Prerequisites: CHEM 132; ENVR 130, 241. See department chair.
  
  • ENVR 320 - Mineralogy and Petrology (4)


    Introduction to fundamental crystallography, crystal chemistry and the systematic study of minerals; igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, including classification, textures, formation and graphical representation. Prerequisite: ENVR 105; CHEM 132 is recommended. Spring.
  
  • ENVR 322 - Tropical Ecosystems (BIOL 322) (3)


    Study of the important organisms, habitats, and ecosystems characteristic of the tropical world. Emphasis will be on ecological and evolutionary theory, biodiversity, and need for species/habitat conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or 211, or ENVR 241. Odd years Fall.
  
  • ENVR 323 - Tropical Ecosystems Field Experience (BIOL 323) (2)


    Field trip (two weeks) to study tropical organisms and ecosystems in Central America. Expenses paid by participants. Corequisite: ENVR 322. Winter break following ENVR 322.
  
  • ENVR 324 - Environmental Ethics (3)


    This course explores the intersection of environmental ethics with science and policy from a diversity of Western and Non-western theoretical perspectives. Students will identify local and global applications of theory and learn to develop ethical arguments. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 332 - Environmental Management (3)


    The principles, practices and problems of managing the environment at the federal, state and local levels. The course will focus on the complexities of environmental administration of renewable and nonrenewable resources, pollution control and global problems. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Spring.
  
  • ENVR 333 - Environment, Design and Solar Energy (3)


    Conventional and alternative energy systems and the interrelationships between renewable energy resources and the built environment; lectures, field trips and demonstrations. Prerequisite: ENVR 130; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
  
  • ENVR 334 - Environmental Policy (3)


    Environmental legislation and regulation, policy tools, enforcement, current issues and evolution of U.S. environmental policy. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ENVR 336 - Environmental Health (3)


    Introduction to the assessment and management of risks to human health from exposures to physical, chemical, and biological environmental factors. Prerequisite: ENVR 130. See department chair.
  
  • ENVR 338 - Principles of Hydrology and Hydrogeology (4)


    Study of the hydrologic cycle with an emphasis on groundwater. Topics include stream and groundwater flow, water resource management, and water contamination. Field methods employed in typical hydrologic investigations will be used during laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite: ATMS 113 or ENVR 130. Fall.
 

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