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Course Descriptions

 

Educational Support Services
  

  • EDSS 6957 Master’s Thesis III

    1 semester hours

    A continuation of Master’s Thesis II for students who have not completed their master’s thesis.

    Credit/No Credit.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDSS 6970 Fieldwork in School Counseling I

    3 semester hours

    Work in this area will be developed around supervised on-site fieldwork experiences and seminar sessions on campus. Supervised fieldwork experiences will focus upon the direct application of classroom knowledge and training. Enrollment limited to advanced candidates. An application for fingerprint clearance must be submitted at least two semesters prior to enrolling in this course; the CBEST must have been passed, and a minimum of nine courses in the counseling sequence completed.

    Credit/No Credit.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDSS 6972 Individualized Site-Based Experience

    1 semester hours

    One hundred hours of community-based experience working with targeted populations are required for all candidates in the GCNS program. The experience will be designed to facilitate the application of classroom knowledge in various community settings. The chosen experience should be tailored to each candidate’s background and future plans and should also be clearly related to the field of guidance and counseling. A proposal for this experience should be submitted to the Director of Field Work for approval. Site-based mentors need to be identified and approved.

    Credit/No Credit.

    Consent of Coordinator required.
  

  • EDSS 6980 Fieldwork in School Counseling II

    3 semester hours

    Work in this area will be developed around supervised on-site fieldwork experiences and seminar sessions on campus. Supervised fieldwork experiences will focus upon the direct application of classroom knowledge and training. Enrollment limited to advanced candidates. An application for fingerprint clearance must be submitted at least two semesters prior to enrolling in this course; the CBEST must have been passed, and a minimum of nine courses in the counseling sequence completed.

    Credit/No Credit.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDSS 6984 Internship Fieldwork Supervision

    1 semester hours

    A continuation of EDSS 6980 , Fieldwork Specialization.
  
  

  • EDSS 6995 Comprehensive Examination

    0 semester hours

    The Comprehensive Examination is usually taken during, or immediately following, the last semester of coursework completion. It may be a written and/or oral examination. Candidates should register for the specific section required for their program.

    Fee required.

    Credit/No Credit.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDSS 6998 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • EDSS 6999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours


Electrical Engineering
  

  • ELEC 210 Electric Circuit Analysis

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the principles of electric circuit analysis, DC, AC, transient and steady-state response of electric circuits; electric power.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.

    Corequisite: ELEC 213 .

    Prerequisite: MATH 131 .
  

  • ELEC 213 Electric Circuit Analysis Lab

    0 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments on electric circuits. This is a companion laboratory course to the electric circuit analysis course.

    Corequisite: ELEC 210 .

    Prerequisite: MATH 131 .

    Engineering majors only.
  

  • ELEC 220 Electric Circuit Applications

    3 semester hours

    Laplace transform applications, network functions, frequency response, analog filters, two-port networks, three phase power, magnetic circuits.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 210 ; MATH 245  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • ELEC 260 Introduction to Electricity and Applications

    3 semester hours

    Presentation of a brief history of electricity and electrical devices. Introduction to basic concepts of circuit and system analysis, electronic instruments, devices and modern electric equipment. Demonstrations of concepts and devices are included.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • ELEC 281 Logic Design

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to computer systems, number systems. Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic design, minimization and analysis techniques. Concepts of programmable logic devices.

    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • ELEC 298 Special Studies

    0 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 299 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 301 Junior Lab I

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the use of contemporary lab equipment and techniques of measurement and experimentation; introduction to technical report writing; class is used to provide a laboratory experience related to junior level courses.

    Laboratory, 3 hours; Lecture, 1 hour.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 220 , ELEC 281 , and concurrent enrollment in ELEC 353  or permission of the instructor.
  

  • ELEC 302 Junior Lab II

    3 semester hours

    Continuation of ELEC 301  with emphasis on design; introduction to use of CAD tools and FPGA based system design.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 301  and ELEC 383 ; concurrent enrollment in ELEC 354 .
  

  • ELEC 353 Electronics I

    3 semester hours

    Fundamentals of semiconductor devices and the physics of their operation. Applications of semiconductor devices in electronic circuits and device modeling. Introduction to CAD tools. Design of single stage amplifiers.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 220 .
  

  • ELEC 354 Electronics II

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to engineering design methods utilized in the synthesis of contemporary analog electronic circuits including extensive use of CAD tools. Topics include multitransistor circuits, large signal limitations, feedback techniques, amplifier frequency response, stability and oscillation.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 353 .
  

  • ELEC 361 Electromagnetics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation, transmission line theory, and the solution of static and time varying field problems.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: MATH 355  and PHYS 201 .
  

  • ELEC 371 Linear Systems

    3 semester hours

    Time and frequency domain analysis of continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. Signal characterization, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Fourier series, Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform, State variable analysis. Applications to differential and difference equations.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 220 .
  

  • ELEC 383 Introduction to Microprocessors

    3 semester hours

    Basic concepts in design and organization of microprocessors and microcomputers. Assembly language programming design for incorporating peripheral devices in solving application designs.

    Not open to CMSI majors.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 281 .
  

  • ELEC 385 Computer System Design

    3 semester hours

    Formal description of digital systems. Design of functional subsystems. Organization and design of general purpose digital computers and of special purpose digital systems.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: CMSI 284  and ELEC 281 .
  

  • ELEC 398 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 399 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 400 Design Methodology

    2 semester hours

    An introduction to systems engineering, including a study of design methodology and development of professional project-oriented skills such as communication, team management, creative problem solving, interpersonal management, and leadership skills.

    Lecture, 2 hours.

    Corequisite: ELEC 401 .
  

  • ELEC 401 Senior Lab I

    3 semester hours

    Course is intended to provide a laboratory experience related to other senior level courses; emphasis is on design, technical report writing, and oral presentation.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 302 , ELEC 354 , and ELEC 383 .

    Corequisite: ELEC 400 .
  

  • ELEC 402 Senior Project

    3 semester hours

    A study of design methodology and development of professional project-oriented skills including communication, team management, creative problem solving, interpersonal management, and leadership skills. Team project activities are used to apply project-oriented skills to solution of design problems. Periodic design reports and design reviews are presented to, and critiqued by the faculty and the design team.

    Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 400  and ELEC 401 .
  

  • ELEC 423 Communications I

    3 semester hours

    Review of topics in Signals and Systems, Fourier transform and frequency-domain analysis. Introduction to the principles of operation of typical analog and digital communication systems. Extensive discussion on modulation and demodulation.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 371 .
  

  • ELEC 424 Communications II

    3 semester hours

    Fundamentals of probability, random variables, and random processes. Performance analysis of typical communication systems. Introduction to information theory and coding theory.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 423 .
  

  • ELEC 453 Digital Integrated Electronics

    3 semester hours

    Extensive coverage of digital integrated circuit design, including TTL, NMOS, CMOS and BiCMOS digital logic circuits, Read Only Memory (ROM), and Random Access Memory (RAM).

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 281  and ELEC 354 .
  

  • ELEC 462 Microwave and Optical Communications

    3 semester hours

    Applications of electromagnetic theory. Topics include transmission lines, waveguides, impedance transformations and matching, passive devices, scatter parameters and their applications in circuits, antennas and wave propagation, fiber optics and other communication links.

    Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 361 .
  

  • ELEC 472 Control Systems

    3 semester hours

    Analysis and design of feedback systems using root locus, Bode, Nyquist, and state variable techniques; introduction to discrete feedback control system analysis.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 371 .
  

  • ELEC 481 Introduction to Computer Networks

    3 semester hours

    This course provides a basic introduction to computer networking. The topics covered include: types and uses of computer networks, data transmission, protocols and protocol layering, packets, message transactions, layered architecture, and a client-server introduction.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Senior standing and permission of instructor required.
  

  • ELEC 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 521 Introduction to Communication Systems

    3 semester hours

    The concepts of signal formulation, modulation, transmission and reception, and demodulation of signals in noise will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 423  and ELEC 532 , or equivalents.
  

  • ELEC 525 Digital Signal Processing

    3 semester hours

    The representation, analysis, and processing of discrete signals are discussed. Topics include sampling, quantization, Z-transform of signal, discrete Fourier and fast Fourier transforms, analysis and design of digital filters, and spectral estimation of random digital signals.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 371 .
  

  • ELEC 532 Probability and Random Processes

    3 semester hours

    Studies of probability, random variables, stochastic processes, correlation, power spectral density, and linear mean-square estimation with emphasis on their application to electrical engineering are included.

    Senior or graduate standing required.
  

  • ELEC 552 Semiconductor Device Physics

    3 semester hours

    In-depth coverage of semiconductor device physics, including: principle of quantum mechanics, carrier transport phenomena in semiconductor materials, P-N junctions, metal-semiconductor and semiconductor heterojunctions, and MOS transistors.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 353  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 561 IC Fabrication Processes

    3 semester hours

    Overview of processes in manufacture of integrated circuits. Topics include: single crystal growth, oxide growth, photolithographic processes, ion implantation and impurity diffusion, metal deposition, and passivation and packaging of chips. Use is made of Unix workstations for modeling and simulation.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 353  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 562 Digital System Design with VHDL

    3 semester hours

    Computer aided design of digital VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated) systems using Very High Speed Integrated Circuits (VHSIC) Hardware Description Language (VHDL).

    Prerequisites: ELEC 281  and ELEC 383 , or equivalents.
  

  • ELEC 563 ASIC Design

    3 semester hours

    Topics include programmable logic devices and gate array architectures, programmability of PLDs and gate arrays, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and applications of FPGAs in digital system design. Course includes laboratory experiments and extensive use of Computer Aided Design tools.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 383  and ELEC 562 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • ELEC 567 Introduction to Digital VLSI Design

    3 semester hours

    Custom and semi-custom design of VLSI circuits using standard cells, design methodologies of advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuits, and simulation of designed circuits will be emphasized. At the end of the semester, circuits designed by the students will be sent for fabrication through MOSIS and later tested by the students for functionality.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 383  or permission of instructor.
  

  • ELEC 583 Finite State Machines

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the theory and design of finite state automata and sequential machines.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 281  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 584 Introduction to Microprocessors II

    3 semester hours

    Design and applications of 32-bit microprocessors. Topics include: basic concepts, software, architecture, programming, interfacing, and system design.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 383  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 585 Computer Organization and Architecture

    3 semester hours

    System structure of minicomputers and main frame computers. Structured memory based systems; parallel and multiunit processors; introduction to input/output processing.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 385  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 598 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 599 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 601 Graduate Seminar

    3 semester hours

    Project-based seminar in which students will be required to select, research, write about, and discuss some aspect of a broad area of current interest to computer scientists and electrical engineers (e.g. computer networks, digital communication).

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of coursework and the endorsement of the faculty advisor. (The seminar can be taken during the final semester of coursework subject to the approval of the faculty advisor.)
  

  • ELEC 621 Information Theory and Coding

    3 semester hours

    The concepts of information measures and channel capacity are introduced. The applications of Shannon theory to evaluate the effectiveness of practical communication links is developed. Error correction coding and its application in reliable communications are emphasized in this class.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 624 Digital Communication Theory

    3 semester hours

    This course provides the foundation of digital communication theory. Topics include representation of bandpass signals, frequency and phase shift keying, M-ary signal, detection in additive Gaussian noise channel, intersymbol interference, and efficient signaling with coding.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 521  and ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 626 Satellite Communication Systems

    3 semester hours

    This course provides an introduction to the practical and theoretical analysis of the performance of satellite communications links. Topics in link design, satellite orbit dynamics, antenna gain and coverage, frequency and time division multiple access, component and subsystem nonlinearity, signal format, and error correction coding will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 521  and ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 627 Phase-Lock Techniques for Communication and Control

    3 semester hours

    Phase-lock loop concepts, stability, noise response, acquisition, frequency response and topics of applications in coherent communications such as PLL costas loop, byte synchronization will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 628 Spread Spectrum Systems

    3 semester hours

    The system performance and signal design of spread communication systems will be discussed. Topics addressed are frequency hopping and direct sequence systems and their performance in jamming and CDMA environments.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 521 , ELEC 532 , and ELEC 624  are recommended.
  

  • ELEC 631 Numerical Methods in Engineering

    3 semester hours

    A course in numerical techniques of computing. Numerical techniques; errors in computing; generation of functions; roots of polynomials, integration techniques; solution of simultaneous linear equations; ordinary differential equations; partial differential equations.
  

  • ELEC 632 Optimization Technique in Signal Processing

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the theory , analysis, and design of optimal signal processing systems in both discrete and continuous time. Topics include spectral factorization, least-mean-square theory and estimation algorithms, linear signal estimation, Wiener and Kalman filtering, linear prediction, spectral estimation, and matched filtering. Access to computer with MATLAB, Fortran, Pascal, or other high level language compiler for assignments is required.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 637 Optical Communication Systems

    3 semester hours

    This course presents the analytical basis for fiber optic and laser communication systems.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 521  and ELEC 532 .
  

  • ELEC 651 Communication Electronics

    3 semester hours

    Theory and design aspects of analog electronic circuits as applied to the generation, amplification, detection, transmission, and modulation of electrical signals will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: Undergraduate electronics course.
  

  • ELEC 662 Analog VLSI Design

    3 semester hours

    Topics in computer-aided design of analog VLSI systems. Topics include: custom and semi-custom design, design methodologies, and simulation of designed circuits. Circuits designed will be fabricated for testing by student.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 354  and ELEC 383  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 663 Digital VLSI Design

    3 semester hours

    Topics in computer-aided design of digital VLSI systems. Topics include: Custom and semi-custom design, design methodologies of advanced CMOS circuits, and simulation of designed circuits. Circuits designed will be fabricated for testing by student.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 354  and ELEC 383  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 670 Radar Engineering

    3 semester hours

    Radar fundamentals will be covered including radar applications, frequency allocation, radar space-time coordinates, target and clutter scattering, radar range performance and signal/target detection and location. Also waveform and non-coherent/coherent signal processing design and analysis will be treated for targets embedded in various types of clutter. The course will also address simple antenna and transmitter/ receiver design and performance. A sample radar system design problem will be accomplished.
  

  • ELEC 682 Arithmetic Processors

    3 semester hours

    Concepts of number systems, digital numbers algorithms; logic and organization of digital arithmetic processors; conventional arithmetic; algorithm acceleration; floating-point and significance arithmetics; redundant, signed-digit, residue number systems; error detection in digital arithmetic.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 585  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 685 Diagnostic Design and Fault-Tolerant Computers

    3 semester hours

    Theories and techniques for testing digital circuits and systems, design techniques for fault-tolerant digital systems, test generation for combinational and sequence circuits, self-checking and self-testing circuits, gate- level simulation on a fault-model.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 584  and ELEC 585 .
  

  • ELEC 686 Microprocessor Applications

    3 semester hours

    Applications of microprocessors and microprocessor control in the design of digital and hybrid systems, including digital computer systems.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 584  or equivalent.
  

  • ELEC 687 Computer Networks

    3 semester hours

    Concepts in and design of large-scale distributed networks and local area networks, including topologies, standards, and protocols.
  

  • ELEC 688 Advanced Computer Architecture

    3 semester hours

    Design and implementation of reduced instruction set computer architectures. Topics include pipelining, parameter passing, register windows compiling techniques, and comparison with CISC architectures.

    Prerequisite: ELEC 585 .
  

  • ELEC 689 Advanced Topics in Computer Design

    3 semester hours

    Selected topics from microprogramming, performance measurement, and chip-slice architectures.
  

  • ELEC 695 Master’s Thesis I

    3 semester hours

    Graduate students electing the thesis option must obtain a thesis advisor before departmental consent will be considered and comply with the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering Master’s Thesis Requirements.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisite: 

      or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • ELEC 696 Master’s Thesis II

    3 semester hours

    Students could choose to continue with further research and/or development of their Thesis project for a second semester after successfully finishing ELEC 695. Consents of the Department and the advisor are required.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisite: 

     .
  

  • ELEC 697 Master’s Thesis III

    3 semester hours

    Students could choose to continue with further research and/or development of their Thesis project for a third semester after successfully finishing   and  . Consents of the Department and the advisor are required.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisites: ELEC 695  and ELEC 696 .
  

  • ELEC 698 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • ELEC 699 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours


Elementary and Secondary Education
  

  • EDES 401 Applied Educational Psychology for the Childhood and Adolescent Years

    3 semester hours

    A study of the learning environment, the evaluation of learning, and the teaching/learning process. An analysis of the physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, and ethnic factors affecting development, learning, and behavior. This course is a prerequisite for acceptance into the Multiple and Single Subject Credential Program. Emphasis is placed on implications for teaching and learning in the primary, elementary, middle, and senior high schools. Fieldwork is required.

    Sophomore or higher standing required.
  

  • EDES 402 Teaching Reading in Today’s Elementary Classrooms

    3 semester hours

    This course is designed for provide opportunities to prospective teachers to develop their understanding and ability to teach reading to all students in the elementary grades. Particular emphasis will be placed on strategies which will accommodate culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Consideration is given to the procedures, skills development, organizations, systems of instruction and instructional materials utilized in the development of an effective, balanced and integrated approach to reading instruction in the elementary school that supports literacy development.
  

  • EDES 403 Reading and Content Learning in Middle and Secondary Schools

    3 semester hours

    This course is designed to provide opportunities for prospective teachers to develop understanding of the nature of the reading process in grades 7-12. Emphasis is placed on the role of subject-matter teachers in the overall school reading program. Provides training in a variety of instructional methodologies including strategies designed for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 414 Theories and Policies of Second Language Acquisition

    3 semester hours

    Course content includes theoretical perspectives in first and second language learning, language teaching methodologies, assessment, identification, and program placement for Limited English Proficient students. The course provides an introduction to instructional strategies including English Language Development (ELD), Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), and cooperative learning. Historical, political, legal, and social factors related to second language acquisition are addressed, including the history of bilingual education; federal, state, and local legislation; bilingual education models; and the role of parents and paraprofessionals in English language development. Fieldwork in a setting with English language learners is a required component of this class.

    Sophomore or higher standing required.
  

  • EDES 416 Methodology for Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting

    3 semester hours

    Consideration is given to current trends and social issues affecting bilingual programs including program characteristics, instructional approaches, and selection and use of primary language materials. Specific emphasis is placed on literacy/biliteracy in the primary language, with an integrated approach to content area instruction. Fluency and literacy in Spanish is required.

    Special approval required.

    Prerequisite: EDES 414 .
  

  • EDES 418 Bilingualism and Biliteracy

    3 semester hours

    This course focuses on the assessment and implications of the continuum of biliteracy development through analysis of case studies. Research on the complexity of factors that impact biliteracy development for preschool through adolescence students will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: EDES 414 .
  

  • EDES 420 Chicano/Latino Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

    3 semester hours

    The presentation of a cultural analysis of the diversity within Chicano/Latino groups. Historical, political, economic, and social issues will be addressed, including the expression of culture in areas such as language, literature, an religion.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 425 Methods in English Language Development and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English

    3 semester hours

    The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners. Students will learn how to implement instructional programs that facilitate English language acquisition and development, including receptive and productive language skills, and that logically progress to the grade level reading/language arts program for English speakers. Students will acquire and demonstrate the ability to utilize assessment information to diagnose students’ language abilities and to develop lessons that promote students’ access and achievement in relation to state-adopted academic content standards. Fieldwork observation is included as part of the class requirement.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 430 Methodology for Chinese Language Instruction in Bilingual Settings

    3 semester hours

    Consideration is given to current trends and social issues affecting bilingual programs including program characteristics, instructional approaches, and selection and use of primary language materials. Specific emphasis is placed on literacy/biliteracy in the primary language, with an integrated approach to content and instruction. Fluency and literacy in Mandarin Chinese is required.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 431 American/Chinese/Chinese American Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

    3 semester hours

    This course presents a cultural analysis of the diversity within Chinese/American/American Chinese groups, particularly as represented in educational setting. Historical, political, and social issues will be addressed, including communicative styles, dialectical differences, and cross-cultural interactions between cultural and linguistic groups.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 434 Elementary Curriculum and Methods

    3 semester hours

    Designed to provide opportunities for prospective teachers to develop professional knowledge and competence for teaching history/social science, mathematics, and science in kindergarten and grades 1 through 12, this course will deal with purpose, content, procedures and organization, and instruction in those curricular areas as prescribed by the California State adopted frameworks and academic content standards. This course focuses on instructional methods and classroom management for the elementary classroom. A fieldwork component will be required. Students should acquire skills in classroom discipline, creation of lesson plans, utilizing a variety of instructional and evaluation methods, and classroom teaching. Course shall include all state-mandated content areas including culturally and linguistically diverse teaching techniques/methods for history/social science, mathematics, and science.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 484 Methods in Teaching Secondary Languages Other Than English

    3 semester hours

    This class will address the communicative approach to instruction in languages other than English. Major themes to include: proficiency-based instruction, the competency-based classroom/curriculum, critical issues in the reception and the production stages of second language acquisition, strategies to support and achieve these goals.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 485 Methods in Teaching Secondary Social Studies

    3 semester hours

    This methodology course provides prospective secondary social studies teachers the opportunity to develop lesson plans and assessments incorporating state and national standards and pedagogically sound teaching methods. Drawing on social studies concepts, case studies, and cross-cultural activities will practice basic analysis skills in history and social studies. Students will develop classroom activities enhancing critical thinking and study skills, as well as interrelating ideas within and across history/social science and other subject areas. Emphasis will be placed on designing instructional activities to engage all learners.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 486 Methods in Teaching Secondary English

    3 semester hours

    This course addresses the concerns and needs of future English teachers. major areas covered include developing a multicultural curriculum for all students, creating lesson plans, examining meaning making strategies for reading, instructing the writing process, teaching grammar in context, looking at methods of authentic classroom assessment, and building classroom portfolios.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 487 Methods in Teaching Secondary Science

    3 semester hours

    This course covers programs, guidelines, and practices in the individualization of instruction with emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse student needs in relation to science and uses of technology; continuous progress curriculum in science; and uses of individual science labs.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 488 Methods in Teaching Secondary Math

    3 semester hours

    This course covers programs, guidelines, and practices in the individualization of instruction with emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse student needs in relation to mathematics; uses of technology and continuous progress curriculum.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • EDES 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • EDES 5001 Applied Educational Psychology for the Childhood and Adolescent Years

    3 semester hours

    A study of the learning environment, the evaluation of learning and the teaching/learning process. An analysis of the physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural, and ethnic factors affecting development, learning, and behavior. This course is a prerequisite for acceptance into the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Emphasis is placed on implications for teaching and learning in the primary and elementary grades.

    Fieldwork is required.
  

  • EDES 5003 Theories and Policies of Second Language Acquisition

    3 semester hours

    Historical, political, and social factors related to second language acquisition are addressed. Course content also includes theoretical perspectives in second languages learning. Assessment, identification, and program placement for Limited English Proficient students are emphasized. This course provides an overview of education policies and laws related to English language learners.

    Fieldwork is required.
  

  • EDES 5200 Methodology in English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) for Elementary Educators

    3 semester hours

    This course explores and develops instructional models, strategies, approaches, and assessment for ESL and content based second language teaching in diverse cultural and linguistic settings in elementary education.

    Fieldwork is required.

    Prerequisite: EDES 414  or EDES 5003 .
  

  • EDES 5250 Methodology in English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) for Secondary Educators

    3 semester hours

    The course explores and develops instructional models, strategies, approaches, and assessment for ESL and content based second language teaching in diverse cultural and linguistic settings in secondary education.

    Fieldwork is required.

    Prerequisite: EDES 414  or EDES 5003 .
  

  • EDES 5251 Methods in Teaching Secondary Languages Other Than English

    3 semester hours

    This class will address the communicative approach to language instruction. Major themes include: proficiency-based instruction; the competency-based classroom/curriculum; critical issues in the reception and the production stages of second language acquisition; strategies to support and achieve these goals.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 5252 Methods in Teaching Secondary Social Studies

    3 semester hours

    This course is designed to provide opportunities for prospective teachers to observe, develop, and practice a variety of methods to create positive learning environments, effective discipline, and traditional and alternative assessments. Emphasis is placed on strategies to include and challenge students with widely ranging linguistic and academic abilities, diverse learning styles, and varying cultural backgrounds. Methods and content are closely tied to the California State Framework for grades 6-12.

    Fieldwork is required.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 5253 Methods in Teaching Secondary English

    3 semester hours

    This course addresses the concerns and needs of future English teachers. Major areas covered include developing a multicultural curriculum for all students, creating lesson plans, examining meaning, making strategies for reading, instructing the writing process, teaching grammar in context, looking at methods of authentic classroom assessment, and building classroom portfolios.

    Fieldwork is required.

    Special approval required.
  

  • EDES 5254 Methods in Teaching Secondary Science

    3 semester hours

    This course covers programs, guidelines, and practices in the individualization of instruction with emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse student needs in relation to teaching science; explores methods of long- and short-range planning, effective use of textbooks to design instruction and labs in both physical and life science, unit plans and lesson planning; assessment, and differentiated instruction to support student achievement of the California Science curriculum.

    Fieldwork is required.

    Special approval required.
 

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