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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • SMT 507 - Research-related Curriculum Development in Science and Mathematics


    Seminar for pre-service or in-service teachers who are currently participating in a research internship or who wish to use discipline-based education research to guide curricular innovation in their classrooms. Investigation and development of related research-based secondary science and mathematics curriculum and pedagogy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SMT 588 - Seminar in Science and Mathematics Education Research


    Provides background in qualitative and quantitative methods and findings of education research and a forum for the development and critique of discipline-based education research projects.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SMT 589 - Graduate Seminar


    Report and discussion of recent developments in science and mathematics education research, its application, or related topics based on the literature or results of current investigation. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • SMT 590 - Seminar for Teaching Interns


    Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences to develop and finalize their portfolios. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisite: SMT 591.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SMT 591 - Secondary Student Teaching


    Observation and student teaching in selected secondary schools. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Second year standing in the Master of Science in Teaching program. Corequisite: SMT 590.

    Credits: 1-5
  
  • SMT 598 - Special Topics in Science and Mathematics Education


    Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered with approval of the program’s graduate coordinator. May be repeated for credit with advisor approval.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SMT 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research


    Thesis.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology


    Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of sociology, analyzes the influence of social and cultural factors upon human behavior and evaluates effect of group processes, social classes, stratification, and basic institutions on contemporary society.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 201 - Social Inequality


    Structural analysis of social inequality within American society and the global community. Emphasis on the causes, extent and social consequences of inequality, especially those based on race, gender, social class and the level of economic development.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 202 - Social Problems


    The social bases of social problems. Topics may include poverty, racism and other forms of discrimination, crime and justice, health care, environmental issues, violence and terrorism, and family issues.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 205 - The Sociology of Close Relationships


    The study of informal, “primary” relations in modern societies, including intimate couples, friendships, close co-workers, and others. The content will focus on how dyads are shaped by the larger social structures within which they are embedded (e.g., “networks,” nuclear families, extended families, organizations, and cultural value frameworks.) Attempts will also be made to identify gender, age, social class, and race differences, where appropriate.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 208 - Problems of Violence and Terrorism


    The nature and causes of revolutionary and government-sponsored international terrorism. The future of terrorism and how to cope with it. The institutionalization of terrorism in pre-modern and contemporary totalitarian states. The social causes of war and social conflict. Social preconditions for the maintenance of a sustainable peace. An examination of the nature of human aggression.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 214 - Crime and Criminal Justice


    The causes, extent and nature of crime in American society and the operation of the criminal justice system. Emphasis given to theories and dynamics of criminal behavior and to the efforts of police, courts and prisons to prevent and to control criminality.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 220 - Deviance and Social Control


    The study of deviant behaviors, individuals and groups, with emphasis on social order, power and identity. Use of the sociological perspective to explore definitions of deviance, theories of deviance, processes by which individuals become labeled as deviant, the nature of deviant identities and societal consequences of constructions of deviance.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 240 - Topics in Sociology


    A second-level study of topics such as “Sociology of Youth.” “Sociology of Countercultures,” “Sociology of Sport,” and “Urban Sociology.” May be repeated for credit if the topics differ.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 301 - Microsociology: Interaction and the Self


    The study of social interaction in small social settings, with emphasis on power and status. The negotiation of identity as a social process. The impact group structures on the self. Rituals as building blocks of micro-structures. Conversations as constructions of social reality. Informal group structures in large organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 302 - Macrosociology: The Structure of Societies


    An examination of the structure and dynamics of large scale social organizations. Particular emphasis on institutional, formal, or bureaucratic and community structures characteristic of the industrialized and post-industrialized world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 304 - Sociology of Lesbian and Gay Families and Relationships


    Social, familial and legal issues surrounding the formation of lesbian and gay marriages, domestic partnerships and families that include children. Relationship dynamics, sexuality, and parenting among lesbian and gay partners, and differences (when present) from heterosexual experiences. Issues arising at the intersections of sexual orientation with gender, race, and social class. The shifting nature of lesbian and gay sexual identities in a postmodern world. (This course is identical to SOC 404.)

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200 or CHF 351 or SOC 101 or WST 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 310 - Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology


    The use of statistical methods in sociological research. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics and hypothesis testing. Special emphasis placed on sociological applications of statistical techniques, an understanding of when they are appropriate to use, and the information they yield.

    Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 314 - Law and Society


    Presents a sociological perspective on law and the legal system in the United States and other societies. Topics include problems in defining law, sociological theories of the origins and consequences of law, international differences in modes of dispute resolution, the relation between law and social change, studies of the legal profession and legal discretion in the criminal justice system.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 and POS 100 or SOC 214 or SOC 220 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 318 - Sociology of the Family


    Analysis of the modern family begins with a socio-historical examination of the effects of love, gender and poverty. Major topics include marriage and divorce, sexual behavior, family violence, parenting and ethnic families. Current families are analyzed from a social psychological viewpoint that includes the dynamic structure of relationships.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 319 - Domestic Violence and Social Structure


    Examines domestic conflict and violence internationally, nationally and within the state of Maine. Emphasizes the social and political context of domestic violence including the ways in which a society’s culture and social organization contribute to and reinforce this behavior. Incidence, processes and consequences of domestic violence are explored as well as strategies for social change.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 329 - Sociology of Gender


    Analysis of contemporary constructions of gender. Emphasis on the interpersonal and institutional dimensions of sexism and the prospects of social change.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology or WST 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 330 - Perspectives on Women


    Multidisciplinary and international analysis of the personal, interpersonal and institutional dimensions of women’s lives. Explores commonalties among women as well as differences based on race, social class, age, and sexual identity.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 201 or WST 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 337 - Sociology of Mental Illness


    Examination of the sociological concepts of mental illness. Analysis of the relationship between mental illness and the sociological factors responsible for these disorders. Cross-cultural examination of mental illness. The nature and structure of mental care institutions.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100 or SOC 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 338 - Race and Ethnicity


    Explores dominant/subordinate relations nationally and internationally with emphasis on socially defined racial and ethnic groups. Origins, nature, and consequences of racial/ethnic oppression and inequality; historical and social contexts of intergroup relations and conflicts; implications of changing racial/ethnic diversity. (This course is identical to BLS 338.)

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 and SOC 201 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 340 - Intermediate Topics in Sociology


    An intermediate-level study of topics such as “Sociology of Emotions,” “Sociology of Science and Technology,” and “Modern Sociological Theory.” May be repeated for credit if the topics differ.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 369 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements


    Focuses on the origins, dynamics, and consequences of collective behavior and social movements. Exmaines the role of social movements in bringing about change, challenges facing movements, and the relationships between movements and social institutions. Draws on several empirical cases such as the Civil Rights movement, the feminist movement, and health-focused movements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 371 - Immigration, Women and Society


    Examines the varied and complex experiences of immigrant women in the United States. Students will learn about the history of U.S. immigration in general and about the experiences of immigrant women in particular. Immigrant women’s experiences will be examined through a lens that views gender as a social system that intersects with other social structures including race, religion, and social class. A central feature of this course is a service-learning oral history project which requires students to interview a woman who has immigrated to the United States, incorporate the interviewee’s experiences into an analytical paper, and present the findings at the end of the semester. (This course is identical to WST 371.)

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of sociology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 390 - Logic of Sociological Inquiry


    Explores the relationship between theory and research. Specific topics include the nature of scientific proof in the social sciences, measurements of variables, hypothesis and theory testing, sampling, research design, ethical issues in research, and the relationship between research and policy-making.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 404 - Sociology of Lesbian and Gay Families and Relationships


    Social, familial, and legal issues surrounding the formation of lesbian and gay marriages, domestic partnerships, and families that include children. Relationship dynamics, sexuality, and parenting among lesbian and gay partners, and differences (when present) from heterosexual experiences. Issues arising at the intersections of sexual orientation with gender, race, and social class. The shifting nature of lesbian and gay sexual identities in a postmodern world. (This course is identical to SOC 304.)

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200 or CHF 351 or SOC 101 or WST 101 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 460 - Major Ideas in Sociology


    The sociological theories of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead and others. Developments in sociological theory as related to methodology, social issues, and current trends in contemporary sociology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 482 - The Sociology of Religion


    Topics include: comparative religious cultures and beliefs; the social construction of religious beliefs; institutionalized religions and the resurgence of new sects and cults; major world religions and the way religion preserves and changes the social order; the encounter between religion and contemporary developments in science. Secularization and the future of religion.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SOC 101 and junior or senior standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 493 - Senior Thesis


    The completion of a senior thesis on a topic of the student’s choice under the supervision of a sociology faculty member. Encourages excellent senior students to conduct a significant piece of sociological research. May be taken for only one semester, but normally students should plan to enroll for two semesters as a significant project usually cannot be completed in less than an academic year. May be repeated once for 3 additional credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission; sociology major with senior standing and a minimum GPA in sociology courses of 3.5; SOC 390, SOC 460 and statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 495 - Internship in Sociology


    A supervised internship providing practical experience in a field placement and requiring parallel readings and study. Emphasis on the guided application of concepts and principles from related courses and structured readings to applied situations in the field. Students may take 3-9 credits. Not more than 6 credit hours may be used toward the departmental major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sociology major with senior standing; GPA of at least 3.0 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 - 9
  
  • SOC 497 - Departmental Projects I


    No description available.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SOC 498 - Departmental Projects II


    No description available.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SOC 499 - Senior Seminar


    Selected theoretical and empirical topics in Sociology. Serves as the capstone course for Sociology majors and will assume a knowledge of and will build upon, the material presented in the other required courses in the major. The intent of the course is to help students integrate their Sociology knowledge and to apply it in dealing with fundamental questions of social life and social theory.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sociology major with senior standing; SOC 301 and SOC 302 and SOC 390 and SOC 460 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I


    A systematic study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Credits: 3 - 4
  
  • SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II


    A continued study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 101 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 - 4

  
  • SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I


    An integrated approach. Reading texts as well as other materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of Spanish grammar.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 102 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 - 4
  
  • SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II


    A continuation of SPA 203 designed to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 203 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 - 4
  
  • SPA 301 - Introduction to Literary Theory


    The study of literary theory. Taught in Spanish. Foundation course for subsequent study of Spanish language texts of all genres.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 204 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 305 - Applied Spanish


    Intensive oral and written practice in real-life situations. Development of confidence, accuracy, fluency and communicative strategies in formal and informal modes of expression. Guided development of idiomatic expression and structures; development of self-correct in speech and writing. Reinforcement through interactive situations.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 204.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 306 - Workshop in Speaking and Writing Spanish


    Develops fluency and accuracy in written and oral Spanish. Students help design course content through projects, performances, and problem-solving.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 305 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 307 - Readings in Peninsular Literature


    An overview of Peninsular Spanish literature. Provides practice in reading and analyzing culturally important texts. Includes a selection of genres and periods will be included. May be taken either before or after SPA 308.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 306 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 308 - Readings in Spanish American Literature


    Emphasis on changes in the cultural phenomena, styles, themes and ideological position of texts from the beginnings of Hispanic American literature through romanticism, naturalism, the novel of the land, the “Boom” and avant-garde movements. May be taken before or after SPA 307.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 306 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 309 - Spanish for the Professions


    Designed to provide students who have an intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish familiarity with specialized language and conventions in professional situations. Emphasis will be given to vocabulary and writing skills for professional use as well as awareness of Hispanic culture, cross-cultural communications and applications in Spanish speaking countries. Authentic up-to-date information will require regular use of the Internet as a source of reading. All classes are conducted in Spanish.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 204 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 401 - Golden Age


    A study of masterpieces of poetry and prose from the 16th and 17th centuries provides an overview of the period and critical abilities. Poetry by Garcilaso, Fray Luis, San Juan, Gongora, and Quevedo, etc. Prose readings include Lazarillo de Tormes, Diana, Suenos y discursos, and Novelas ejemplares etc.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 403 - Cervantes


    A careful reading of the Spanish masterpiece, Don Quixote, including its historical background and continuing influence.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 405 - Spanish Literature of the Nineteenth Century


    Discussion of the novel from “costumbrismo” to “realismo,” the compromise of Spanish naturalism, and the Romantic movements between tradition and revolt.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 406 - Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century


    Selections from the poetry, essays, and novels of the pre and Civil War period contextualized through readings in the history and thought of the times.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 409 - Contemporary Latin-American Short Story


    A study of Latin-American short story writers including discussion of such significant contemporary concerns as poverty, politics and religion, and such themes as the interplay of fantasy and reality and the relativity of madness.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 410 - Latin American Novel


    The contemporary novel in Spanish America, with special attention on some of the novelists of the “Boom.”

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 and SPA 308 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 411 - Contemporary Latin American Theater


    A study of the major Latin-American playwrights of the 20th century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 412 - Contemporary Peninsular Theater


    A study of major Spanish playwrights of the 20th Century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 420 - Spanish Film


    Areas covered may vary and could include the following topics: national cinemas; director of note; the social, political, historic and economic factors that influence both the creation and content of films; and an analysis of the components of cinematography. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Any 300-level Spanish course or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 444 - Theory and Techniques of Translation


    Designed to develop awareness of linguistic styles and structures and emphasize the complex relationship between a language and its context. Taught as workshop, with regular assignments of texts for translation, comparison and evaluation. Selctions from literature and general topics, although this is not a literature course. Attention given to theories of translation both past and present and how these theories respond to cultural and ideological perspectives; and relate to Spanish translation.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 306 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 490 - Topics and Individual Authors in Spanish


    Specific topic varies semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Any 300-level Spanish course or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SPA 495 - Senior Project in Spanish


    Capstone Experience in which majors in Spanish and in International Affairs with a concentration in Spanish apply language skills and knowledge gained from all prior language study.  Students work closely with faculty advisor on approved project.  Students give public presentation of the project in Spanish.  The coursework will reflect the work of three credit hours, irregardless of number of credits taken.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing and permission.

    Credits: 1-3

  
  • SPA 496 - Service Learning in Spanish


    Experiential learning through community development using the Spanish language. Work done in collaboration with community partners. Classroom presentations, reflection essays, plus theoretical and pedagogical rationale for using service-learning format. Taught in Spanish.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.



    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPA 305 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 497 - Projects in Spanish I


    Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SPA 498 - Projects in Spanish II


    Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SPA 503 - Cervantes’ Don Quijote


    A close reading of Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Special attention paid to narrative structures, historical background, and Baroque perspectivism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Standing; advanced oral proficiency in Spanish

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 509 - Latin American Short Story


    A study of major Latin American Short Story writers.  Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 511 - Latin American Theater


    A study of major dramatists from Latin America.  Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 512 - Spanish Theater


    A study of major Spanish dramatists.  Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 515 - Seminar in Advanced Grammar


    An advanced presentation of Spanish grammar utilizing a linguistic approach rather than prescriptive grammatical rules.  Active, frequent participation by students is expected, leading to the level of ADVANCED SUPERIOR according to ACTFL guidelines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 544 - Seminar in Translation


    Develops student’s ability to translate texts from Spanish into English.  Attention will also be paid to the acquisition of practical and theoretical aspects of translation in general, through readings on translation, its history and current status as a profession.  Texts to be translated will be cultural and literary, and develop sensitivity to the Spanish language and its diverse forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 549 - Seminar in Language & Culture


    A course in the fundamental aspects of the social features of human language and Spanish in particular.  Class discussion includes definition and analysis of basic terms and principles of sociolinguistics, linguistic variation and factors such as sex, sociocultural level of speakers and communities, age, languages in contact and the relevance of sociolinguistics to second language instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 550 - Seminar in Hispanic Civilization


    Looks at the ways in which a cultural theme or time period has been portrayed in various media, including art, literature, film, posters, and music.  The examples will be from both within Iberia and America.  Selection of materials will cover a broad range and include examples up to the current period.  We will discuss the intersection of art vs. politics, the approaches of the different cultural forms, and issues that play a role in their creation/reception, such as gender, class, and linguistic knowledge.    May be repeated for credit up to 4 times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 551 - Women of the Hispanic World: Advanced Readings


    Provides an overview of women in the “Hispanic World”: we will address the complexity of the term “Hispanic.”  Readings include original texts by women plus studies of women’s groups from a social class, race, and political perspective.  Indigenous, African and European elements are their effects on women’s lives will be addressed through creative writing, interviews, essays, and other media.  Course taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 555 - Seminar in Travel Writing


    Looks at texts written in or translated into Spanish by travelers of different time periods, gender, political views.  Discussion includes the nature of this literacy genre through theoretical and critical readings, its development over the centuries, and comparison to tourism.  Assignments include close readings of a variety of authors, two projects on selected focus areas (e.g. women travelers, 19th century, a Latin America region or country), and students’ own travel writing.  May be repeated for credit up to 2 times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 566 - Methods of Teaching in Spanish


    This course includes the study and discussion of theories and methods of Spanish language instruction.  Students will observe K-12 Spanish classes and present lessons for peers for feedback.  The will be ample opportunity for reflection and query, including in areas of individual interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 576 - Community Projects and the Spanish Classroom


    Designed to demonstrate the concept of community engagement or service-learning as an approach to teaching and its appropriateness for language instruction.  Non-teachers will find the project development useful in improving their communication skills and cultural awareness in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 597 - Projects in Spanish I


    Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPA 598 - Projects in Spanish II


    Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPI 595 - SPIA Internship


    All students in the Global Policy Masters program will complete an internship at an appropriate institution or business.  The internship must have an international focus and can be either domestic or overseas.  After the internship, each student is required to submit a report about the internship experience and fulfill any other reporting requirements require by the program, the host site, and/or any sponsor(s).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: SPI 510 and Global Policy Masters student

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • STT 490 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Elementary)


    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Early application.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 491 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Secondary)


    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Early application.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 494 - Student Teaching K-12 (Art or Music)


    Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing; EDB 202, EDB 221 or equivalents and a methods course.

    Credits: 1 - 12

  
  • STT 496 - Advanced Internship (Elementary)


    A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    STT 490.

    Credits: 2-6

  
  • STT 497 - Advanced Internship (Secondary)


    A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    STT 491.

    Credits: 2-6

  
  • STT 498 - Seminar for Interns


    Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences from their courses, field experiences and internships to develop and finalize their Teacher Candidacy portfolio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing;completion of all other program requirements or permission. Corequisite: STT 490 or STT 491 or STT 496 or STT 497 or STT 499.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • STT 499 - Student Teaching K-12 (Kinesiology and Physical Education)


    Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing; EDB 202, EDB 221 or equivalents and a methods course.

    Credits: 1 - 12
  
  • SVT 100 - Introduction to Surveying Technology


    Discussion of the major topics in surveying engineering technology including field instrumentation, boundary surveying, topographic surveying, computer-aided drafting, route surveying, global positioning system and geodesy, map projections, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information systems. Will include lectures from practicing professionals in their respective disciplines. Lec 1.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 110 - Instrumentation and Data Collectors


    Instrumentation used in various aspects of surveying engineering technology and the systems that communicate with those systems (generically known as data collectors) will be discussed. Systems for processing, display, and presentation of results will also be demonstrated. Photogrammetric data collection will be examined as an alternative to direct field methods. Lec 1.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 121 - AutoCAD for Surveyors I


    Provides an introduction to computer aided drafting and design using AutoCAD. Covers concepts, techniques and procedures of menu systems, drawing setup, coordinate systems, draw and modify commands, display control, creating and working with layers and file management. Also covers editing, viewing, dimensioning commands, paper space, xrefs, and attributes. Lec 2, Lab 2.



    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 122 - AutoCAD for Surveyors II


    Using Autodesk Land Desktop 2006, Autodesk Survey 2006 and Civil 3D 2006 software, land surveying applications will be studied, including terrain modeling, surface boundaries, breaklines and contours; horizontal alignment and vertical alignment design; route surveying including road sections using templates; construction surveying including grading and volume calculations; downloading, creating, and analyzing survey data and performing data adjustments, and dynamic engineering models. Lec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SVT 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 201 - Adjustment Computations


    Basic statistics as applied to surveying, error estimation, error propagation, basic matrix algebra, level network analysis, 3-D traverse analysis, GPS vector network analysis, combined traditional total station and GPS network analysis, blunder detection, positional tolerance, hypothesis testing. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 202, MAT 215, TME 253 and SVT 110 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 221 - Boundary Law


    Covers historical to present United States land title conveyancing, historical surveying procedures, colonial and pre-colonial land grants, the United States public land survey system, rules of construction and procedures for boundary retracement, recording systems, interpretation of property descriptions, and professional responsibility. Lec 3.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 101 or FTY 208,  or two years of surveying practice. Corequisite: ENG 212.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 322 - Preparing Effective Property Descriptions


    Covers principles of interpretation, techniques and forms for descriptions and preparation of land descriptions. Layout, content, and display of plats and descriptions will be covered. Web-based. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SVT 221; Prerequisite or Corequisite: SVT 122; or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 325 - Surveyors Ethics


    Introduces students to ethics theory, general concepts and principles pertaining to surveying ethics and handling ethical situations in practice. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion narratives.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Web-based. Lec 0.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 326 - Record Research


    Covers the location of property records, general procedure for locating relevant records, differences between title and boundary research, overcoming typical problems in research, the preparation of title abstracts and research reports and the use and limitations of research. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of practical exercises, explanation and discussion. Students who have taken SVT 221 cannot enroll in this course. Web-based. Lec 0.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 329 - Site Planning and Subdivision Design


    Subdivision rules and regulations, creating lots of esthetic value, satisfying minimum lot requirements, acreage calculations, cul-de-sacs, integration of site features to optimum development, application of civil engineering principles to land development and land development software. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 332, SVT 122 and SVT 322 or equivalent, or concurrently.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 331 - Photogrammetry


    Includes procedures and methods used for deriving metric information from photographs, analog processes for using serial photographs in production of topographic maps, flight planning and cost estimation in aerial mapping work. Introduction to photo-coordinate measurement devices and their calibration.



    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 101 and TME 152.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 341 - Advanced Surveying


    Geodetic horizontal and vertical datums, plane projection systems, localization of projection coordinates, datum transformations, astronomic observations, cadastral surveying as applied to the U.S. Public Land Survey System, creation of survey products in a computer-aided drafting environment, engineering related photogrammetry (job planning, control aspects, map collection and processing, and image based products). Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 202 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 352 - Practical Field Operations


    Making optimal use of a survey data collection system in creation of office survey products, building checks in survey collection, automated field techniques which create office linework, optimizing feature coding and descriptive abilities, deciding between use of GPS and optical survey devices for survey projects, optimization of stakeout and building checks in that process, surveying documentation and reporting. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 202, ENG 317 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SVT 418 - Fundamentals of Surveying Exam Overview


    A review of all elements of the “day #1” nationwide element of the examination which leads to licensure as a professional land surveyor. Practice examinations on all topics covered in this exam. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SVT 437 - Practical GPS


    Presentation of all types of GPS equipment with their uses and limitations, GPS observation planning based on satellite geometry and obstructions, review of geodetic coordinate systems and datums, the geoid and how it relates to the production of elevations from GPS, execution of all components (planning, field collection, downloading, processing, and adjustment) of a GPS survey where raw data is collected, real time kinematic (RTK) GPS filed execution and adjustment for control work, use of RTK GPS in collection of a topographic survey. Lec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SVT 341 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
 

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