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SPA 395 - Seminar
Not intended to be a fixed course, but rather an opportunity to focus on various limited subjects and to treat them in some depth.
Prerequisite: SPA 301 or 302 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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SPA 396 - Spanish Teaching Assistantship
In this course students will teach small units, participate in limited evaluation under instructor supervision, learn various pedagogical strategies, conduct review sessions, and evaluate textbooks.
Note: Course can be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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SPA 399 - Independent Study
For qualified juniors and seniors under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 to 6
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SPA 410 - Advanced Grammar Analysis
A detailed study of Spanish grammar, stylistics, and composition including grammatical analysis of Spanish prose.
Note: Strongly recommended to all majors and concentrators in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 301 and 302.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SPA 425 - The Literature of Spain in the 20th Century
Generation of ‘98; modernism and contemporary literature. Works by Unamuno, Baroja, Benavente, Machado, Cela, Lorca, Sender.
Prerequisite: SPA 350 and 351 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SPA 430 - Literature of Spain in 19th Century
A comprehensive study and analysis of major plays representative of the romantic and Post-romantic movement.
Prerequisite: SPA 350 and 351; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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SPA 447 - The Spanish-American Novel
Development of the novel in Spanish-American countries.
Prerequisite: SPA 352 and 353, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SPA 448 - Short Fiction of Spanish America
An analytical study of short narrative forms, including the short story, in Spanish America.
Prerequisite: SPA 352 and 353, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SPA 450 - Siglo De Oro
Fall semester: study of Lyric poetry, the picaresque novel, Cervantes, and mysticism. Spring semester: study of Spanish theater; philosophical and social concepts of Lope de Vega, Rulz de Alarcon, Tirso de Molina, and Calderon de la Barca.
Prerequisite: SPA 350 and 351 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SPA 461 - Literature of Spain in 19th Century
Study of the contemporary theater of Spain and Benavente to the present.
Prerequisite: SPA 350 or 351; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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SPA 471 - Medieval Spanish Literature
Major genres of Spanish literature during the Middle Ages, from las jarchas through El Cid to La Celestina. Selected readings in the original language and modernized versions.
Prerequisite: SPA 350 and 351; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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SPA 480 - Capstone Seminar
Senior capstone seminar. Also open to non-seniors, but not for capstone credit. Topics vary, but all will be considered in the overall context of the major and of the college academic experience.
Prerequisite: Any two of the 350-sequence in Spanish (SPA 350, 351, 352, 353), or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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SPA 495 - Seminar
Not intended to be a fixed course, but rather an opportunity to focus on various limited subjects and to treat them in some depth.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 to 6
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SPA 499 - Independent Study
Course for advanced seniors who wish to do independent study on a particular literary period, work, or author. Students will read and do research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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SPE 303 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
This field-based experience will require students to observe and explore the roles and responsibilities of classroom teachers related to teaching learners with disabilities. Candidates will implement instructional activities for small groups in classrooms which include students with disabilities. Competencies will accentuate teaching practices that address the needs of individual students with disabilities within school classrooms.
Prerequisite: EDU 303
Co-requisite: SPE 304
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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SPE 304 - Educational Planning for Students with Disabilities
This course provides an introduction to federal laws and state regulations for educating students with disabilities. Characteristics of various disabilities will be presented with a focus on educational implications. Course content will emphasize effective strategies for meeting individual student needs within the regular classroom (e.g., curriculum, instruction and assessment practices for diverse groups, collaboration with special education teammates).
Prerequisite: EDU 301.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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SPE 363 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms
This field-based experience will require candidates to observe and explore the roles and responsibilities of TESOL teachers related to teaching learners with disabilities. Candidates will implement instructional activities for small groups in classrooms which include students with disabilities. Competencies will accentuate TESOL teaching practices that address the needs of individual students with disabilities within school classrooms.
Prerequisite: EDU 303
Co-requisite: TSL 360
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1
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SPE 393 - Field Placement II: Small-Group Instruction in 7-12 Inclusive Classrooms
This field-based experience will require candidates to observe and explore the roles and responsibilities of classroom teachers related to teaching learners with disabilities. Candidates will implement instructional activities for small groups in classrooms which include students with disabilities. Competencies will accentuate teaching practices that address the needs of individual students with disabilities within school classrooms.
Prerequisite: EDU 303
Co-requisite: LIT 313 and ADO 394.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1
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SUS 115 - Economic and Political Foundations of Sustainability
This course examines the economic and political foundations of decision-making regarding environmental and sustainability issues.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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SUS 300 - Topics in Sustainability
Topics will vary with current interest of faculty and students. Specific topics will be announced.
Note: May be repeated for total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: SUS 115 or GEO 115 or ANT 331 or PHY 205 or BIO 200; or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SUS 498 - Internship in Sustainability
A course for upper division students who wish to undertake a semester long internship designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the theory and practice of sustainability. Students will work full or part time in a position which provides an opportunity to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom in an approved internship setting.
Note: Variable credit one to 12, may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Completion of sixty (60) semester hours of academic course work; a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; approval of the internship position by the faculty sponsor; acceptance into the EXCEL Program.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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TEL 101 - Engineering Graphics and Technical Illustration
TEL 101 is a study of engineering graphics as a medium for communication and problem solving. Course content will include a contemporary systematic process for the development of graphic representations to communicate ideas, objects, or systems. Instruction will address standards and practice accepted as universal language within the global society. Emphasis will be placed on skills development through hands-on laboratory experience.
Note: Materials fee required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 110 - Design and Technology
A study of the basic concepts for developing skills, knowledge of materials and processes related to visual communications, and creative problem solving.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 120 - Introduction to Materials Technologies
An introductory laboratory course on the classifications, characteristics, applications, and impacts of materials used in our designed world. Students will explore materials through activities involving measurement, experimentation, tool use, and safety, and problem solving activities. Materials fee required.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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TEL 130 - Computing Technology and Information Systems for Technology Careers
A foundational laboratory-based course for students aspiring to work in fields that require advanced knowledge of computing technology and information systems. Skill development and conceptual understanding are emphasized. Topics include editing/outputting graphics, desktop publishing, organizing data, configuring operating systems, preparing technical presentations, posting web pages, and researching/synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 203 - Materials Processing and Fabrication
Laboratory study of wood and processes involved in the production of consumer goods from wood and allied materials.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 120
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 204 - Materials Molding and Forming
Introduction to materials molding and forming technologies, stressing polymer materials, composites and processing techniques common to the plastics industry.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 120
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 205 - Materials Precision Production
A problem-based laboratory study of metal materials, tools, and processes involved in the production of products from metals in a contemporary society. Students will complete fundamental manipulative work in selection, planning, cutting, forming, assembling, and finishing a variety of metal products. Materials fee required.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 120
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 210 - Design & Problem Solving
Design study as a thinking process for solving problems in relationship to technological products or artifacts and their societal relationships. Development of design skills: thinking, sketching, specifying, modeling, prototyping, critiquing, using visual language of principles and elements, design as process, design principles of structure, function, and development of design briefs as leadership tools as applied to authentic problems. Electronic course portfolio required at end of term. Laboratory materials fee.
Note: Laboratory materials fee.
Prerequisite: TEL 101 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 247 - Computer Aided Design
This course is a study of computer aided design as a medium for communication, virtual object development, CNC construction, test, and analysis. Course content will include a contemporary systematic process for the development of 2D and 3D computer graphic representations to develop and communicate ideas, objects, or systems. Instruction will address accepted standards and practice within the global society. Emphasis will be placed on skills developed through hands-on laboratory experience.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 101
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 250 - Transportation and Power Technology
This course provides an introduction to many kinds and applications of transportation and power technology. Emphasis is on internal combustion engines as they are the overwhelming power source for personal and commercial uses.
Note: Materials fee required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 323 - Construction Systems
Construction systems is a study of the contributions and impacts of the construction technologies on society and free enterprise through a study of its resources, processes, and systems. This course will provide an opportunity for students to better understand construction processes, materials, and practices through laboratory-based experiences.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Note: Materials fee required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 328 - Comp Aided Est. and Site Management
Prerequisite: CSC 101 OR 102 OR 103 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 343 - Digital Electronics Systems
Laboratory based study of digital electronic and microprocessor based systems and applications for technology teachers. Students will apply digital principles to applications in communications, transportation, manufacturing, robotics, computer networks, and smart home technologies. Emphasis will be placed on system design and implementation. Materials fee required.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 240
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 347 - Computer Assisted Design and Drafting
A hands-on course in the use of current CADD software using various microcomputer platforms. Students will exercise a variety of drafting and design software tools using CADD to execute both two and three-dimensional drawings and illustrations. Students will produce drawings of their own design as well as assigned exercises. Drawings will be printed and/or plotted and evaluated.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 101 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 353 - Transportation Systems
A laboratory study of transportation systems from five major perspectives, namely: land, air, water, space and intermodal. Each of the perspectives will be broken down into the following content areas: history, propulsion, guidance , control, suspension, structure, and support. Students will engage in authentic lab activities, simulations, research and modeling in this course.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing, and PHY 101, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 355 - Energy and Power Technology
A laboratory study of energy as a sustainable resource for technological systems found in a global society. The impacts of current and future energy consumption on the environment, climate and geo-political relations of society will be stressed. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the new and emerging technological advances of energy and its applications from a global perspective. Instructional activities will center upon research, analysis, experimentation, and the design and fabrication of scale models and mockups to authentically demonstrate generation, application and conservation of energy.
NOTE: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing, and PHY 101, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 373 - Biotechnical Systems
Students will develop an understanding of current developments in biotechnologies and the impacts that they have on human needs, environmental quality, agriculture, and medicine. Economic, legal, ethical, and safety issues will be addressed. This course will apply science, technology, and engineering principles in a lecture and lab-based setting.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3 for course; 0 for lab
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TEL 396 - Laboratory Management Practicum
The study and application of the latest technology concepts for successfully organizing and maintaining a safe laboratory facility appropriate for all work environments – schools, business, and industry. This course may be taken two times in two different laboratory experiences or one time in combination with the TEL 397 laboratory instruction practicum.
Prerequisite: Completion of the appropriate technology laboratory course with a grade of “B” or better, and permission of academic advisor, supervising faculty, and department chairperson and upper division standing. The department will verify these prerequisites before allowing students to register.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 397 - Laboratory Instruction Practicum
This course is the study and application of the latest technology education concepts for the cooperative planning, organizing, and implementing of technical content in a laboratory instructional facility. This course may be taken two times in two different laboratory experiences or one time in combination with the TEL 396 laboratory management practicum.
Prerequisite: Students will be allowed to participate as a laboratory instruction assistant in those courses they have successfully completed with a grade of “B” or better or in those laboratory courses in which they demonstrate ability based on self-employment, military training, or industrial experiences. Students may not register for laboratory instruction practicum credit if they are being paid through either work study or temporary service. Total enrollment per semester will depend upon the number of students who decide to participate in the laboratory instruction experience. This requirement will not be programmed as a prerequisite, but will be verified by the department for students who wish to register for this course.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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TEL 401 - Architectural Drawing
Designed to provide a basic background in architectural design and drawing. Areas of study include: architectural design, working drawings and specifications, methods and materials of construction, mechanical and electrical systems climate control, and survey of architectural literature. Introduction to CAD (computer aided drafting) will also be presented.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 101.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 412 - Design Probe I
A probe into the nature of the design process and development of studio skills, knowledge, and attitudes relevant to design and discovery. Students are encouraged to identify problems, experiment, and develop solutions that are primarily three-dimensional.
Prerequisite: TEL 110 OR ART 105 and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 433 - Metals Manufacturing Technology
A study of metal products manufacturing that emphasizes dies, jigs, fixtures, machining, casting, fabrication, CNC, and CAM.
Prerequisite: TEL 205; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 442 - Mechatronic Systems
Mechatronics is an applied and integrated study of automated systems utilizing mechanical, electrical, and computerized components. Applications include industrial automation, entertainment, robotics, and home automation. Students will work on laboratory exercises culminating in a design and development project.
Note: Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TEL 343 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 451 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technologies
In this course students will develop skills and theoretical knowledge of three-dimensional computer aided design and modeling tools, and computer numerically controlled machine technologies. Students will learn about virtual design, computer assisted fabrication, flexible manufacturing systems, and contemporary CNC machining technologies.
Prerequisite: TEL 203, TEL 204 or TEL 205; and TEL 247 or TEL 347.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TEL 457 - CAD: Engineering and Analysis
This course is an inquiry-driven, applied, study, and analysis of 3D solid modeling. Engineering inquiry will include historical, current and future trends, standards, tolerances, and material properties. Applications include 2D and 3D scanning and manipulation of vector data, Computer Aided Design parametric modeling, Finite Element Analysis, statistical analysis programs, and output devices. Output will include print, plot, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) devices. The course will culminate with inquiry, analysis, and assessment 3D virtual models to support a capstone project to address an engineering design problem. Prerequisites: TEL 247 or 347, or instructor permission.
Note: Materials fee required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TED 201 - Introduction to Teaching Technology Education
To offer the candidates a contextual view of education as a community of teachers and learners immersed in a complex system of institutions, norms, beliefs, regulations, and instructional practices. Interconnected to this view will be the role of Technology Education as it fits into this system
Prerequisite: Minimum first semester sophomore standing
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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TED 206 - Introduction to Technology Education Curriculum
An introduction to the New York State Technology Education program and the selection and development of curriculum materials for teaching it. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of technology learning activities (i.e. TLAs) for teaching technological concepts including the philosophy, mission, content, facilities, and student outcomes of Technology Education.
Note: Must be taken in the semester immediately following TED 201. Material fee required.
Prerequisite: TED 201.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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TED 211 - Field Experience I - Observation and Participation in a Technology Education Environment
The candidate will observe and interact with elementary students learning technology in a public school. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing the needs of diverse populations and students with special needs.
Co-requisite: TED 201
Offered: Fall
Credit: 1
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TED 216 - Field Experience II - Assisting in a Technology Education Environment
The student will assist in the implementation of the M/S/T activities developed in the TED 206 course in a secondary classroom. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing the needs of diverse populations and students with special needs.
Prerequisite: TED 201 and 211.
Co-requisite: TED 206
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1
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TED 306 - Teaching Methods for Technology Education
A study of Technology Education philosophy, standards, goals, methodology, and teaching strategies and practice including analysis, curriculum development, implementation, measurement, and evaluation.
Note: This course should be taken the semester just prior to student teaching. Students must be in good standing. Materials fee required.
Prerequisite: TED 206, 216, and upper division standing.
Co-requisite: TED 316
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TED 310 - Technology and Civilization
This course emphasizes various technology concepts; their evolution; societal, environmental, and economic impacts; and, related connections to human beings, environments, eco-systems, the workplace, cultural values, gender roles, and developing societies of the world, e.g. China or countries in Africa. Intended purposes and unintended consequences of technological systems and the resulting ethical issues are examined.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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TED 316 - Field Experience III-Methods of Teaching Technology Education Practicum
The student will plan, implement, and assess an instructional activity for secondary school technology Education students. The instructional activity will be developed in the TED 306 course.
Prerequisite: TED 216.
Co-requisite: TED 306
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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TED 399 - Independent Study
Student-initiated opportunity to employ time, facilities, and faculty assistance for in-depth study of a topic or problem in a field of interest not addressed by an available course.
Note: May be in the form of independent readings (TED 399 or 499), independent projects (TED 399) or independent study for honors (TED 499). Materials fee may be required.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 60 cr of college credit with 15 cr in the area of the study, cumulative index in Technology Education of at least 3.00 (3.20 for independent study with honors), and prior approval of academic advisor, independent study advisor, and department chairperson.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1 to 4
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TED 400 - Workshop in Technology Education
A workshop experience to deal with selected issues and problems of technology education on any level-kindergarten through grade twelve.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 3
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TED 404 - Occupational and Corporate Safety
This course offers future managers in corporate, public, or private organizations a comprehensive background in the practice of safety administration. Industrial safety standards, practices, responses, ethics, and legal issues will be covered. Content covered in this course will be consistent with current OSHA 10 training content for General Industry and Construction.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TED 410 - Professional Field Experience
A quarter of full-time student teaching in selected centers of approximately eight weeks in a variety of communities, schools, and labs. Other professional field experiences, such as manual arts therapy, work with exceptional persons, intercity disadvantaged and pilot program development may be available.
Note: No other courses, except TED 414, may be carried at any college during the field experience. Student is responsible for room, board, travel, and related expenses involved in the field assignment.
Prerequisite: TED 306.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 6
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TED 411 - Professional Field Experience
A quarter of full-time student teaching in selected centers of approximately eight weeks in a variety of communities, schools, and labs. Other professional field experiences, such as manual arts therapy, work with exceptional persons, intercity disadvantaged and pilot program development may be available.
Note: No other courses, except TED 414, may be carried at any college during the field experience. Student is responsible for room, board, travel, and related expenses involved in the field assignment.
Prerequisite: TED 306.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 6
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TED 414 - Professional Topics and Problems
A study of professional topics and problems relating to the teaching of Technology Education.
Prerequisite: TED 306 and 316.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 2
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TED 482 - Engineering Concepts for Technology and Engineering Education
Students will develop an understanding of current developments as they apply to the field of engineering, and evaluate the curriculum and instruction relating to technology and engineering education. This course will investigate and apply concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics principles in a lecture and lab-based setting.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TED 494 - Seminar in Career Planning
This seminar course will assist technology students with preparing for a cooperative education experience and career selection. Students will explore career options, prepare for a cooperative education placement, and complete a professional development plan for future employment. This course is required for technology majors interested in completing a cooperative education placement.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 1
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TED 498 - Professional Internship
The professional Internship is a six credit hour immersion in the application of learned competencies within a service, manufacturing, or related commercial enterprise. This field experience will be supervised by the College, with the selection of the center organized by both the student and the College coordinator. Reports on various aspects of the enterprise will be required in a timely fashion throughout the internship. Final intern evaluation will be accomplished by the participating center manager and the College supervisor, with complete review by the intern.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 80 credits or the permission of the department.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Credit: 6
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TED 499 - Independent Study
Student-initiated opportunity to employ time, facilities, and faculty assistance for in-depth study of a topic or problem in a field of interest not addressed by an available course.
Note: May be in the form of independent readings (TED 399 or 499), independent projects (TED 399) or independent study for honors (TED 499). Materials fee may be required.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 60 cr of college credit with 15 cr in the area of the study, cumulative index in Technology Education of at least 3.00 (3.20 for independent study with honors), and prior approval of academic advisor, independent study advisor, and department chairperson.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 4
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TSL 302 - Perspectives on Schools, Homes & Communities
This course engages candidates in critical inquiry about the educational issues that concern the home and community in relation to schools and learning, particularly connected to students of English as a New Language.
Prerequisite: TSL 320
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TSL 320 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages I
Teacher candidates engage in reflective and practical application of theory and research to build professional understanding, skill, and dispositions. Candidates develop their skills through practice in teaching English as a New Language in the content areas. The focus is on learning how to teach the integrated skills areas, plus grammar and vocabulary, with a focus on speaking and listening.
Prerequisite: TSL 325
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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TSL 323 - Clinically Rich Field Experience I: TESOL
Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach/co-teach mini-lessons in classrooms in which English as a New Language is taught, guided by experienced mentor-teachers and college supervisors in order to acquire an understanding of the relationship among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition to experiencing teaching practice and standards-based curricula and assessment, candidates will consider issues of power, politics, equity and language.
Prerequisite: TSL 325
Co-requisite: TSL 320
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 2
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TSL 325 - Linguistics and English Language Teaching
In this course, students connect key ideas, insights and methodologies of linguistic research to teaching English as a second or foreign language. The foci of this course are areas of linguistic research that bears on a) second language acquisition, b) second language learning, c) second language teaching and d) second language assessment.
Prerequisite: EDU 301, LIN 100 and LIN 200 or 201, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TSL 360 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages II
Teacher candidates engage in reflective and practical application of theory and research to build professional understanding, skill, and dispositions. Their continuing growth in teaching English as a New Language in the content areas is encouraged. The focus is on learning how to teach the integrated skills areas, plus grammar and vocabulary, with a focus on reading and writing.
Prerequisite: TSL 320
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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TSL 420 - Clinically Rich Student Teaching I: TESOL
Teacher candidates are placed with a mentor-teacher and have a clinically rich student teaching experience in which they prepare and deliver standards-based lessons and assessments for diverse students in order to promote learning for all students. As candidates integrate content into English language teaching, they learn about the relationships between schooling, assessment, second language learning and cultural and linguistic diversity.
Prerequisite: TSL 325
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 6
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TSL 421 - Clinically Rich Student Teaching II: TESOL
Teacher candidates are placed with a mentor-teacher and have a clinically rich student teaching experience in which they prepare and deliver standards-based lessons and assessments for diverse students in order to promote learning for all students. As candidates integrate content into English language teaching, they learn about the relationships between schooling, assessment, second language learning and cultural and linguistic diversity.
Prerequisite: TSL 320
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 6
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THT 110 - Introduction to the Theatre
The theatre, its history, development, and place in our society; discussion of basic techniques of dramatic production.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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THT 119 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
A one semester survey of many aspects of technical theatre including but not limited to: design, facilities, safety, sets, costumes, sound, and projections. This course is open to majors and non-majors. Co-enrollment in a theatre practicum is highly recommended.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 120 - Stagecraft
This course is an introduction to scenic fabrication and visual communication.
Prerequisite: Advisement Recommendation: THT 119.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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THT 121 - Stage Electronics and Mechanics
Introductory course including the basic elements of stage electricity, lighting, rigging and theatre sound. Emphasis is on the practical application of the equipment in these areas.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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THT 130 - Fundamentals of Acting
The course introduces essential foundation work, with an emphasis on developing concentration, imagination, physical and vocal release and honesty through the pursuit of actions and intentions. Exercises, improvisation, scenes and monologues are explored to develop the actor’s commitment, vulnerability, and moment-to-moment involvement with a partner and in a group.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 145 - Basic Stage Makeup
Principles and practices of make-up for the theatre including use of minor prosthetics, hair styling, and wigs.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 150 - Basic Costuming
An introduction to the field of costuming stressing production aspects exclusive of design, including: fabric selection, sewing skills, production organization, pattern making and special construction techniques.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 180 - Voice and Diction for the Theatre
Exploration and training of breathing, posture, relaxation; the production and transmission of vocal sound waves; and the articulation of sound into speech. Elimination of tensions and habits which interfere with effective communication and strengthening of the natural tendencies of a free voice that emerge.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 181 - Movement for the Actor
Training in physical expression for the actor. Emphasis on the mind/body connection and the development of body awareness and confidence in relation to the actor’s presence and characterization. The student develops skill in the use and application of relaxation techniques, core strengthening, stamina, adaptability, focused energy and wellness strategies.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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THT 201 - Developmental Drama
Drama for personal creative development in any life area and in instructional situations for preschoolers through adults, including theory and activities and the use of theatre to teach both the arts and non-arts subjects. Instruction will be through observation, creation and application of practical activities including improvisation, storytelling and role-play.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 205 - Production Seminar
An open seminar for the purpose of discussing the current productions within the Theatre Department. Students are encouraged to register to observe and/or participate in the production process.
Note: The course is repeatable for credit.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 0 to 1
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THT 222 - Introduction to Theatre Design
The areas of scenery, costume and lighting design are explored through the process of lecture and discussion combined with student projects. The principles and practices of theatre design are placed in the integrated role of providing visual interpretation for the enhancement of communication between performance and audience.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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THT 230 - Intermediate Acting
The actor’s technique is developed through analyzing dramatic texts (American realism), creating a character and relationships in the context of a play’s given circumstances, applying actions and intentions to the specific needs of a character’s journey and sustaining the psychological and behavioral life of a character in scene work.
Prerequisite: THT 130 or instructor permission
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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THT 251 - Costume History
The study of the development of clothing from ancient times to the present century. The course will also take into consideration political, social, economic and cultural environments that affect clothing and the creative nature in its development.
Note: Advisement Recommendation: Completion of all General Education Basic Skills and Knowledge Foundations requirements.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 268 - History of the American Theatre
This course will trace the development of the American theatre from colonial times to the present, focusing on major trends in acting, directing, design, playwriting, and audiences. American theatre has evolved along-side the development of the nation itself, and the cultural context of this country’s struggles with politics, religion, economics, and foreign affairs is central to this course.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 300 - Advanced Theatre Production
Academic credit is provided for production activities under the direct supervision of department staff. The course is available to any student who meets the prerequisites.
Note: May be repeated for total of 7 credits. Theatre majors must complete three credits for graduation requirements.
Prerequisite: THT 110 (previously or concurrently) or instructor permission
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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THT 308 - Women and the Theatre
An exploration of the role, relationship and status of women in the institution of the theatre: throughout the ages. This course will provide an integrated view of the contributions of women to the theatre as well as examining the manner in which theatre reflects society’s view of women. Specific emphasis will be placed on women in the contemporary American and ethnic theatre.
Prerequisite: THT 110 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 310 - Stage Lighting Design
The principles and procedures of the design of lighting for stage productions is explored with the goal of developing ability to analyze lighting requirements, develop an approach or concept, select appropriate instruments, color and hanging positions, and to verbally and visually communicate designs at the highest levels of accepted practice.
Prerequisite: THT 121 and 222, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 312 - Theatre Sound
Theatre Sound is an advanced course which includes the areas of sound design, sound system engineering, vocal reinforcement, and sound effects production.
Prerequisite: THT 121 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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THT 314 - Theatrical Stage Properties
This course explores the many types, uses, and purposes of stage properties in a theatrical production. These include furniture, set dressing, stage expendables, hand props, weaponry, and many more. Students will learn research, budgeting, fabrication, and other skills often required of a theatrical Property Master.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 317 - Projection & Media Design
An introduction to projection and media design. Students are introduced to the programs and practices at the foundation of the industry. They will learn in a hybrid environment which combines traditional lectures and practical application of learned skills. At appropriate milestones, students will be tasked with exercising skills learned in class to complete projects culminating in a full final design.
Prerequisite: THT 222
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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THT 322 - Basic Scene Design
Lecture and laboratory course dealing with the basic principles of scenic design as applied to stage settings, lighting, costumes and properties.
Prerequisite: THT 120 and 222, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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THT 323 - Stagecraft 2
As a continuation of THT 120, this course will include more advanced technical skills, problem solving, and project management. This course progresses from the hand drafting of THT 120 to an introduction to computer assisted drafting (CAD) through the use of AutoCAD.
Prerequisite: THT 120; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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