May 14, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Click here to view  Course Description Information.

 

Dance

  
  • DAN 320 - Composition II

    (2)
    Advanced composition course. The goal of the course is to use improvisational structures and choreographic studies to expose, distill, and amplify each artist’s individual voice and aesthetic point of view. Prerequisite: DAN 310. Odd years Fall.
  
  • DAN 330 - How We Danced

    (3)
    A discussion of the ways in which humans have used movement to create and regulate their societies, commune with their gods, and order their life experiences during celebration and mourning. The course focuses primarily on the history of what has evolved into Western Concert dance. See department chair.
  
  • DAN 335 - Jazz Dance III

    (2)
    Builds on the fundamentals introduced in DAN 235 and extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary with more complex and physically demanding combinations. The legacy of Concert Jazz in contemporary vernacular dance will be explored and students will complete a choreographic or academic research project examining this relationship. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 235. Fall.
  
  • DAN 337 - Modern Dance III

    (2)
    Integrated study of the major techniques of modern dance. Functional alignment, strength, flexibility, and aesthetic design will be emphasized. Extended sequences will physically and mentally challenge advanced dancers. Students will prepare and present one research project. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 237. Fall.
  
  • DAN 338 - Ballet III

    (2)
    Advanced level technique course. May be repeated once for credit as focus changes. Recommended prerequisite: DAN 238. Fall.
  
  • DAN 345 - Research in Dance

    (3)
    Students will research one dance topic in depth. Research may take the form of choreography, dance film or video, academic research or a combination of presentations. Students will present on-going research in weekly class discussions. Prerequisite: DAN 331. See department chair.

Dance - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • DAN 171-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    Course 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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • DAN 271-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    Course 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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 371-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    Course 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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
  
  • DAN 471-3 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    Course 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 department chair.
  
  • DAN 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.

Drama

  
  • DRAM 105 - Theatre Practicum

    (1)
    Intensive laboratory experience in one area of theatre production. Subject arranged individually. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours of credit. Permission of instructor is required. Grading S/U. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 106 - Theatre Production

    (1)
    Intensive laboratory experience in production and performance work for Theatre UNCA. Open only to Drama majors or minors. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours of credit. Permission of instructor is required. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 111 - Acting I

    (3)
    Fundamentals of acting technique and theory with emphasis on relaxation; concentration of attention; imagination; physicalization of character; ensemble; scene study; and monologues through exercises and improvisation. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 113 - The Expressive Voice and Body

    (3)
    Synthesizes basic vocal production techniques with breathing techniques, postural awareness, and movement methods in support of holistic personal expression. The course will also cover such topics as healthy vocal and physical practices, interpretive strategies for text readings, and approaches to vocal and physical characterization. Spring.
  
  • DRAM 121 - Elements of Production I

    (3)
    Introductory survey of theatre production; emphasis on scenery, properties production and costumes. Fall.
  
  • DRAM 122 - Elements of Production II

    (3)
    A continuation of DRAM 121; emphasis on scenic design, lighting and audio systems. Prerequisite: DRAM 121. Spring.
  
  • DRAM 144 - Playscript Analysis for Performance

    (2)
    Introduction to the techniques of script analysis for the theatre practitioner. Instruction will focus on plays drawn from a variety of eras. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 145 - Play Reading

    (1)
    Reading and discussion of dramatic literature from a variety of periods and genres. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 212 - Scene Study Techniques

    (3)
    A scene study class that includes introduction to character analysis; approaches to the acting of realistic and some nonrealistic drama; and techniques of emotional, physical, and psycho-logical scene preparations. Prerequisite: DRAM 111. Spring.
  
  • DRAM 213 - The Art of Public Speaking and Presentations

    (3)
    An interactive presentation-centered course integrating multiple modes of communication and expression to enhance and transform informative, persuasive, and personal presentations. Students will learn how to incorporate various art forms and technology along with voice and body language techniques to create dynamic, successful, and varied communications that are designed for the needs of their specific audiences. Fall and Spring.
  
  • DRAM 220 - Stage Management

    (2)
    Fundamentals of stage and theatre management; emphasis on organization, collaboration and the supervisory role of the stage manager. Odd years Fall.
  
  • DRAM 223 - The Visual Texts

    (3)
    Explores the necessary components needed to “set the stage” in performance-based productions. Topics include costumes, scenery, movement, lighting, and sound. The subject’s roots are found in the French expression, “Mise en Scène”, and it has been used as a means for evaluation of film, but its origins are in theatre. Ideas of composition and design are explored in regards to photography, film, dance, concerts, and drama. In addition, the exploration of how a story may be told or supported through visual means will be addressed. Open to all majors. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 240 - Survey of Theatre History

    (3)
    A general overview of theatre history from Ancient Greek to Ibsen. Students will be introduced to major theatre artists, read representative plays, and examine the architecture, technology, and socio-cultural context as they impact the theatre. Prerequisite: DRAM 144. Spring.
  
  • DRAM 316 - Directing for the Stage

    (3)
    Analysis and interpretation of the script, blocking and composition, coaching actors, scheduling and leading rehearsals, and coordination of production details through hands-on experience. Prerequisites: DRAM 111, 122, 144, 212. Spring.
  
  • DRAM 318 - Applied Theatre

    (3)
    The theory and practice of theatre in non-traditional theatrical settings using actors and non-actors to explore individual and collective transformation. Intersections between theatre and public health, human rights, criminal justice, museum education, or political activism may be examined. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 319 - Creative Drama

    (3)
    Theory and practice of dramatic activities such as story dramatization, storytelling, pantomime, improvisation, puppetry, and theater games as a process for fostering creativity, self-expression, interpersonal skills, and aesthetic awareness. Appropriate for students interested in learning interactive ways to lead and facilitate groups in therapeutic, educational or community settings. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 324 - Theatre Technology Investigations

    (3)
    Covers technical topics such as costume, makeup, scenery, lighting, or sound on a rotational basis. Theoretical and practical aspects of each area will be covered. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 15 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 121 or permission of instructor.
  
  • DRAM 346 - Theatre History Investigations

    (3)
    Close examination of selected eras, artists, plays, or ideas in theatre history. Topics are covered on a rotational basis. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 240. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 358 - Topics in Dramatic Literature, Theory, or History

    (3)
    Close examination of selected playwrights, eras, genres, styles, theories, or themes in theatre. This course can be repeated up to three times as content varies. Prerequisite: DRAM 144. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 380 - Methods and Management in Teaching Theatre, Grades 6–12

    (4)
    Instructional planning, teaching methods, curricular development, classroom management, and assessment as applied to teaching theatre in co-curricular and extra curricular theatre/drama programs in middle and high school settings. Field experience is required. To be taken as part of the Professional Year prior to the Student Teaching Semester (EDUC 455 and 496). Prerequisites: EDUC 314; formal admission to the education department. Corequisite: EDUC 396.
  
  • DRAM 415 - Acting Investigations

    (3)
    An advanced acting class studying a variety of acting techniques. This course can be repeated up to three times as content varies. Prerequisites: DRAM 103, 111, 212. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 416 - Directing Investigations

    (3)
    A continuation of DRAM 316 with an emphasis on directing styles, approaches, conceptualization and production values. Each student will direct for public performance. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 316. Odd years Fall.
  
  • DRAM 425 - Design Investigations

    (3)
    Design topics such as costume, scenery, lighting or sound are offered on a rotational basis. Theoretical and practical aspects of design will be covered. May be repeated as topics vary for a total of 12 hours of credit. Prerequisite: DRAM 122 or permission of instructor.
  
  • DRAM 490 - Professional and Technical Internship

    (1-6)
    Intensive experience with a participating professional theatre arranged individually for the Drama major’s area of concentration. Open only to Drama majors. Prerequisites: determined individually. See department chair.
  
  • DRAM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Drama

    (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.

Drama - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • DRAM 171-3 - Special Topics in Drama

    (1-3)
    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.
  
  • DRAM 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. DRAM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Drama.
  
  • DRAM 271-3 - Special Topics in Drama

    (1-3)
    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.
  
  • DRAM 371-3 - Special Topics in Drama

    (1-3)
    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.
  
  • DRAM 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. DRAM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Drama.
  
  • DRAM 471-3 - Special Topics in Drama

    (1-3)
    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.
  
  • DRAM 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. DRAM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Drama.

General Engineering

  
  • E 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving

    (1)
    An introduction to engineering as a discipline and profession. Emphasis on engineering design, interdisciplinary teamwork, and problem solving from a general engineering perspective. Overview of academic policies affecting undergraduate engineering students. Exposure to the NCSU College of Engineering and the joint UNC Asheville- NCSU programs and services. Fall.
  
  • E 115 - Introduction to Computing Environment

    (1)
    Introduction to the NC State computing system, and to student- owned computing resources. Includes topics such as maintaining your own computer, learning about campus- based computing resources and applications (how to access and use them), ethics and professionalism in the use of computing resources, introduction to web development and other campus resources. (Grading: S/U). Spring.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

  
  • ECE 109 - Introduction to Computer Systems

    (3)
    Introduction to key concepts in computer systems. Number representations, switching circuits, logic design, microprocessor design, assembly language programming, input/ output, interrupts and traps. Spring.
  
  • ECE 200 - Introduction to Signals, Circuits amd Systems

    (4)
    Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s laws; circuits with resistors, photocells, diodes and LEDs; rectifier circuits; first order RC circuits; periodic signals in time and frequency domains, instantaneous, real and apparent power; DC and RMS value; magnitude and power spectra, dB, dBW, operational amplifier circuits, analog signal processing systems including amplification, clipping, filtering, addition, multiplication, AM  modulation sampling and reconstruction. Weekly hardware laboratory utilizing multimeter, function generator, oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer and custom hardware for experiments on various circuits and systems. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in MATH 192 and PHYS 221; cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Fall.
  
  • ECE 209 - Computer Systems Programming

    (3)
    Computer systems programming using the C language. Translation of C into assembly language. Introduction to fundamental data structures: array, list, tree, hash table. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in ECE 109. Fall.
  
  • ECE 211 - Electric Circuits

    (4)
    Introduction to theory, analysis and design of electric circuits. Voltage, current, power, energy, resistance, capacitance, inductance. Kirchhoff’s laws node analysis, mesh analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, steady state and transient analysis, AC, DC, phasors, operational amplifiers, transfer functions. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 200. Corequisite: ECE 220. Spring.
  
  • ECE 212 - Fundamentals of Logic Design

    (3)
    Introduction to digital logic design. Boolean algebra, switching functions, Karnaugh maps, modular combinational circuit design, flip-flops, latches, programmable logic and synchronous sequential circuit design. Use of several CAD tools for logic synthesis, state assignment and technology mapping. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in ECE 109. Spring.
  
  • ECE 220 - Analytical Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    (3)
    The modeling, analysis and solution of circuit theory, control, communication, computer and other systems arising in electrical and computer engineering using various analytical techniques. Numerical solutions to ECE problems using MATLAB and SPICE. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in ECE 200. Spring.
  
  • ECE 301 - Linear Systems

    (4)
    Representation and analysis of linear systems using differential equations: impulse response and convolution, Fourier series, and Fourier and Laplace transformations for discrete time and continuous time signals. Emphasis on interpreting system descriptions in terms of transient and steady-state response. Digital signal processing. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in ECE 211 and ECE 220. Fall.
  
  • ECE 406 - 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.
  
  • ECE 455 - Computer Control of Robots

    (3)
    Techniques of computer control of industrial robots. Interfacing with synchronous hardware including analog/digital and digital/analog converters, interfacing noise problems, control of electric and hydraulic actuators, kinematics and kinetics of robots, path control, force control, sensing including vision. Major design project. Prerequisite: MAE 435. Spring.
  
  • ECE 456 - Mechatronics

    (3)
    The study of electro-mechanical systems controlled by microcomputer technology. The theory, design and construction of smart systems; closely coupled and fully integrated products and systems. The synergistic integration of mechanisms, materials, sensors, interfaces, actuators, microcomputers, controllers, and information technology. Prerequisite: ECE 301. Fall.
  
  • ECE 460 - Digital Systems Interfacing

    (3)
    Concepts of microcomputer system architecture and applications to fundamental computer hardware. Theoretical and practical aspects of interfacing and a variety of microprocessor peripheral chips with specific microprocessor/microcomputer systems from both hardware and software points of view. Prerequisite: ECE 301. Fall.

Economics

  
  • ECON 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    (3)
    A study of economic aggregates, including interaction of household, business, banking and government sectors; problems of unemployment and inflation; and an introduction to monetary and fiscal policy. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 201. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics

    (3)
    A study of markets and how prices and output are determined. Topics include market structure, input markets and public policy as it influences economic decisions. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 200. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 230 - Sports and Economics

    (3)
    An examination of the economic aspects of professional sports, including historical, legal, and political considerations. Topics include Supreme Court decisions and Congressional legislation affecting sports, the impact of sports on the desegregation of society, and the economics of player salaries, owner profits, franchise values, and publicly-supported stadiums. Spring.
  
  • ECON 245 - Land Economics

    (3)
    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 and government policies including land use planning, agricultural and environmental policies. Additional topics may include the geography of land use, sprawl, farmland preservation, the economics of food security and world food problems. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102. Fall.
  
  • ECON 250 - Economic Globalization

    (3)
    An introduction to theories, institutions, and impacts of economic globalization. In addition to economics, the course will consider political, cultural, ethical and historical factors. Topics include basic international trade theory and policy, international economic institutions and organizations, exchange rates, international financial crises, and international economic history. The views of both advocates and critics of economic globalization will be considered. Fall.
  
  • ECON 301 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    (3)
    An extension of ECON 101, covering determination of aggregate economic performance, theories of consumption, investment, national income and output determination, inflation and unemployment. Macro-theory from classical to contemporary monetarist-fiscalist analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 101. Spring.
  
  • ECON 302 - Intermediate Microeconomics

    (3)
    An extension of ECON 102, covering theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, the firm and market organization, general equilibrium and economic welfare. Prerequisite: ECON 102. Fall.
  
  • ECON 305 - Private Finance

    (3)
    Introduction to analysis of risks in financial decision making, innovations in financial markets, determination of asset prices and yields, corporate equities, the stock market. Prerequisites: ECON 102 and satisfaction of the Integrative Liberal Studies requirement in mathematics. Spring.
  
  • ECON 306 - Managerial Finance

    (3)
    An analysis of financial decision making of firms, covering ratio analysis, capital budgeting and the management of funds. Prerequisite: ACCT 215. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 310 - Public Finance

    (3)
    Analysis of economic principles underlying government intervention in a market economy, theories of bureaucratic behavior and the impact of collective choice arrangements (e.g., majority voting). Topics include pollution control, lotteries, income taxes, the national debt and Social Security. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102. Fall.
  
  • ECON 314 - Economic Growth and Development

    (3)
    An examination of the determinants, constraints and implications of economic growth and development. The particular problems of low-income countries are explored, along with historical examples of economic transformation. Political, social and economic factors are considered. Prerequisite: ECON 101. Spring.
  
  • ECON 316 - Seminar in Transaction Cost Economics

    (3)
    An examination of the role played by transaction costs in the design and evolution of human institutions. Applications drawn from economics, environmental science, management, political science, and sociology show that many aspects of economic, political and social institutions can be understood as outcomes of transaction cost economizing. Relies heavily on readings from original sources. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102. Spring.
  
  • ECON 330 - Women, Men and Work

    (3)


    An examination of the economic behavior of men and women in the world of work, including analyses of market and non-market work. Occupational segregation, inequities in labor market outcomes and gender differences in household production will be addressed. In addition the course will discuss the policy implications of the differing work experiences of men and women. Prerequisite: ECON 101, ECON 102, or WGSS 100. Even years Spring.

     

  
  • ECON 337 - Environmental Economics and Policy

    (3)
    An examination of economic and social costs/benefits of strategies to improve environmental quality; sources of and solutions to pollution; environmental management; and the relationships between economic growth and environmental quality. Prerequisites: ECON 102; ENVR 130. Fall.
  
  • ECON 342 - Money and the Financial System

    (3)
    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 theories explaining the ways in which money and financial institutions can affect the macroeconomy. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 215. Prerequisite: ECON 101. Fall.
  
  • ECON 345 - Economics of Natural Resources

    (3)
    This course will examine the economics of resource use, conservation, allocation, scarcity and management for depletable and renewable resources. Topics such as economic growth, market structure and government policies will be studied. Prerequisite: ECON 102. Spring.
  
  • ECON 350 - International Trade and Finance

    (3)
    A survey of international economic theory, including trade, the balance of payments, international currency and capital transactions, and exchange rate determination. Topics include trade policy, exchange rate management, and open economy complications for domestic economic policy. Prerequisites: ECON 101; 102. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 350 (International Trade) or ECON 351. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ECON 355 - Open Economy Macroeconomics

    (3)
    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. Prerequisites: ECON 101, 102. Odd years Fall.
  
  • ECON 360 - Mathematical Economics

    (3)
    A study of mathematical techniques used in economic analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 101; 102; MATH 191. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 361 - U.S. Economic History

    (3)
    An examination of the process of economic change in the United States, with an emphasis on the causes and consequences of economic growth. Topics include the economic causes of the Industrial Revolution, the economics of slavery, the changing role of government and the Depression of the 1930s. No credit given to students who have credit for ECON 261. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or 102. Odd years Spring.
  
  • ECON 365 - Econometrics

    (3)
    An introduction to inferential statistics relevant to the discipline. Focus is on regression analysis emphasizing the assumptions underlying the classical linear model. Prerequisites: ECON 101 or 102; STAT 185. Fall.
  
  • ECON 367 - Statistical Proofs in Economics and Finance

    (1)
    An examination of the theoretical basis of selected statistical formulas and concepts used in economics and finance. Highly recommended for students interested in graduate school. Prerequisite: ECON 365. See department chair.
  
  • ECON 380 - Approaches to Research in Economics

    (1)
    The first of two classes in the senior capstone experience, this course presents an overview of alternative approaches to the conduct of research in economics. The student will become familiar with the Undergraduate Research Program at UNC Asheville by developing a proposal for research to be conducted in ECON 480 under the guidance of a member of the Economics faculty who will serve as a mentor. ECON 380 must be taken the semester prior to enrolling in ECON 480. Prerequisite: Eighteen hours in Economics. Fall and Spring.
  
  • ECON 406 - Seminar in Financial Economics

    (3)
    An application of financial theory to case problems. Emphasis on spreadsheets as decision-making tools. Issues include leasing decisions, capital budgeting, stock vs. bond financing and financial forecasting. Prerequisites: ACCT 215; ECON 306. Spring.
  
  • ECON 450 - Seminar in Economics

    (3)
    A critical examination of primary works that have figured in the development of economic theory and policy. May be taken once or repeated with variable content for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: ECON 301 or 302. Fall.
  
  • ECON 480 - Senior Research in Economics

    (3)
    The final course in the senior capstone experience in which the student conducts research in economics on a subject of the student’s personal interest, under the supervision of a mentor from the Economics faculty. The methods, concepts and approaches employed will typically draw upon the student’s major courses, including the successful completion of ECON 380. ECON 480 should be taken in a student’s final semester. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: C or better in ECON 380. 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 and Colloquia

  
  • 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 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ECON 479 may not be used by students majoring in Economics.
  
  • 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 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ECON 479 may not be used by students majoring in Economics.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ECON 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. ECON 479 may not be used by students majoring in Economics.

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 Social Studies 6–9 and 9–12. Others admitted by permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • 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. Field experiences required. 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 Standard Course of Study. 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 219 - Physical Activity and Healthful Living, K-6

    (1)
    Introduces methods for facilitating physical activity and teaching healthful living to elementary school students. Fall and Spring. 
  
  • EDUC 220 - Global, Civic, and Economic Literacy, K-6

    (3)
    Presented in modules that cover the core content of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Social Studies, K-6. Fall and Spring. 
  
  • 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. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Spring.
  
  • EDUC 314 - Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas, 6–12

    (3)
    Teaching reading and writing skills in content areas to students with a wide range of ability levels and skills in a classroom; methodologies to improve content area teaching; individualizing instruction; method of informal assessment and interpreting norm referenced and criteria referenced tests. Field experiences required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211. Fall and Spring.
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 -> 15