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Math and Science For Child   (CDS-271)   3 credits  
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Course Description
This course identifies and classifies the major mathematical and science concepts and topics considered in teaching the young child. Emphasis is placed on planning Math and Science activities that encourage thinking, exploring, discovering and problem solving. Each concept is exemplified by hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the cognitive and developmental capabilities of early childhood students in the areas of math and science.
  • Address various philosophical approaches to the teaching of math and science.
  • Indicate instructional activities that support both critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Give examples of hands-on experiences in both the math and science content areas.
  • Discuss the challenges in planning developmentally appropriate math and science lessons/activities.
  • You may address math and science together or as separate content-areas in the narrative paper.

 
Social Science and Science in Early Childhood Education   (CDS-313)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Social Science and Science in Early Childhood Education. Examines the purpose, scope and sequence of social science and science instruction in early childhood education. Develops methods of teaching social science and science to the young child at the preschool and primary school levels.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Articulate the value of teaching social sciences in the early childhood and primary school setting: cultural studies, environmental studies, and health education.
  • Discuss developmental instructional models designed to foster an understanding of the social sciences in the early childhood and primary setting. Include Bloom's Taxonomy in the discussion.
  • Summarize the characteristics of a high quality science program in the early childhood setting.
  • Indicate and describe an inquiry model for the teaching of scientific principles and investigation. Include both an exploratory and guided discovery learning model.
  • Discuss assessment principles for both the social sciences and sciences in the early childhood and primary setting.
  • You may section the paper into early childhood and primary contexts if this structure is helpful.

 
Science Fiction   (ENG-331)   3 credits  
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Course Description
A study of the best known short stories, essays, and novels of science fiction.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Learn to summarize stories.
  • Learn how to read and respond to various science fiction works.
  • Identify elements of science fiction writing such as character, theme, and message.
  • Recognize futuristic elements.
  • Write about reactions to selected science fiction pieces.
  • Learn how dialogue and action determine the strengths and weaknesses of characters
  • Discuss the author's intent and point of view in writing such fiction.
  • Learn the influence of science fiction on culture.
  • Demonstrate understanding of various well-known works of science fiction.
  • Analyze how different circumstances have come together to shape how the writer uses various elements.

 
Advanced Journalism   (JOU-300)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Instruction and practice in advanced journalistic techniques, with an emphasis on such specialized areas of coverage as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate writing and reporting for beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Compare and contrast journalistic skills and techniques used when covering beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Analyze how innovations in technology have impacted journalistic techniques and legal and ethical principles

 
Clinical Lab Procedures I   (ANS-211)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Principles of and procedures for laboratory technicians involved in analyses of blood constituents. Emphasis is placed on the areas of hematology and hemostasis, with attention to basic techniques, manual skill development, and applications to veterinary science.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Principles of and procedures for laboratory technicians involved in analyses of blood constituents.
  • Basic knowledge of hematology and hemostasis, with attention to basic techniques, manual skill development, and applications to veterinary science.

 
The Science of Nutrition   (BIO-208)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the importance of science-based dietary guidelines, dietary assessment, and understanding food labeling in achieving a healthy society.
  • Identify the vitamins and minerals and the role they play in human biological function.
  • Explain the basic structure and function of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in human nutrition.
  • Describe the steps involved in metabolism and the consequences of consuming too much or obtaining too little energy.
  • Discuss the nutritional needs of special populations, including infants, pregnant women, and those with chronic disease conditions.
  • Conduct a personal dietary analysis that includes self-reflection and recommendations.

 
Science Fiction Films   (FIL-359)   3 credits  
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Study of the genre of Science Fiction films. 
Research Methods in the Social Sciences   (SOS-492)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive study of the research methods used by the social sciences. The course provides examples of research studies using a variety of research techniques. It acquaints students with the knowledge gained through these studies and critically analyzes the research and its limitations.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Analyze ethics in social science research.
  • Critically analyze the appropriateness of qualitative and quantitative research in a particular application.
  • Conduct research using secondary resources only.
  • Conduct field research unobtrusively.
  • Critically analyze research reports.
  • Describe the limitations of data analysis in a case study.
  • Prepare a research proposal stating the rationale for the type of research needed.

 
Clinical Lab Procedures II   (ANS-212)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Principles of and procedures for laboratory techniques involved in analyses of body fluids, such as whole blood, plasma, serum, and urine. Emphasis is placed on the areas of serology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, with attention to basic techniques, manual skill development, and applications to veterinary science.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Basic knowledge of principles of and procedures for laboratory techniques involved in analyses of body fluids, such as whole blood, plasma, serum, and urine.
  • Basic knowledge of the areas of serology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, with attention to basic techniques, manual skill development, and applications to veterinary science.

 
Forensic Science   (AOJ-280)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Forensic Science presents a comprehensive introduction of the application of science concepts to criminal investigation. Key topics covered include the importance of the crime scene, and the collection and analysis of both physical and biological evidence. In addition to the textbook readings and lecture notes, this course employs analysis of actual criminal cases through written assignments and discussions.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify the various search patterns used in forensic investigation and recognize the importance of Locard's Exchange Principle to forensic investigation.
  • Recognize the major fingerprint patterns and explain their collection, identification and relationship to crime investigation.
  • Explain the different techniques used for collection of physical and biological evidence.
  • Discuss the various laboratory analyses used to identify drug, biological, and physical evidence.

 
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