Courses

Field trips will be made to reenforce the introduction to the role, value, distribution, variability, and structure of wetlands and to the legal and regulatory framework through which they are managed in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on biogeochemical processes unique to wetlands.

In this course, students examine different theories and claims about what religion is and does. Participants examine competing views and approaches to see what is persuasive. Students are introduced to methodologies in religious studies, learn to analyze problems from different perspectives, develop critical thinking competencies, and gain skills useful for working with diverse populations.

This course provides a discussion of white-collar crime for the standpoint of criminological theory as well as criminal justice system policies, laws, and procedures.

(SH Prior Course ID: CJ 362); Students analyze the ideas and perspectives that collar crime. Topics such as organizational crime, occupational crime, legislation crime, and possible forms of intervention are discussed.

This course examines the mathematics content and related pedagogy of whole number and operations at the K-6 elementary level. Topics include prenumber, early number, place value, meaning of the four operations as well as computational strategies, alternative algorithms, mental math, and estimation. Conceptual and research-based framings and methods are explored.

This course will provide students with the tools necessary to effectively communicate in a business environment. Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized along with interpersonal communication skills and professional development. This is a writing intensive class and will be the introductory class to the integrated core business curriculum.

An exit course required for graduating seniors. Students participate in activities that assist with their transition from receiving a B.S. degree to entering the job market, graduate school, or professional school. Students will participate in activities designed to improve their technical writing and presentation skills.

A laboratory study of cell structure and function.

Instructionall methods, the learning process, and management in middle and secondary schools; application of curriculum development in various disciplines. Special needs of adolescents are addressed. Field experiences required.

The dynamics of the environment, accenting the description of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of local ecosystems, giving special attention to integrative and homeostatic processes, energy flow, nutrient cycles, and disruptive phenomena.