The following courses have been approved during the 2009-10 academic year:
BIO 320 Ornithology (4)
A study of birds, with particular focus on diversity, behavioral ecology and life history. Regular field observations are required, and these may occur under a variety of different weather conditions. Prerequisites: BIO 131 or 207. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered on demand.
CJ 340 Forensic Accounting (3)
Identical to MBE 340.
CJ 390 Comparative Criminal Justice System (3)
Partnering with the world in fighting crime, students gain a global perspective of crime and criminality through a comparison of culture, history, political systems, and religion of the U.S. and other societies. Topics include criminal procedure, courts, law enforcement, a review of transnational crime, and more. Prerequisite: CJ 205 plus any additional 3 semester hours of CJ. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
FR 334 Survey of French Cinema (3)
Introduces students to French cinema from its origins to the present. We begin with the birth of the motion picture in France, then explore several significant film movements including major directors and seminal films associated with them. "Poetic realism", the New Wave, "heritage", contemporary postmodern blockbusters, and more, are examined. Taught in English. Offered each semester.
MBE 340 Forensic Accounting (3)
The application of accounting methods to assist in solving economic-based crimes. The course includes discussion of criminal statues relating to financial crimes, fraud investigation and prevention, techniques used in solving financial crimes, and current issues in financial investigation. Identical to CJ 340. Prerequisite: MBE 203. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
PDS NB5 Professional Development for National Board Certification - Completing the Journey (1)
Teachers focus on the final details of the portfolio entry as well as become familiar with the assessment center exercises. This course focuses on peer review and collegiate collaboration as the portfolio is prepared for finalization. Teachers investigate content-specific to their certification and the alignment to national standards. This course serves as an opportunity for teachers to critically consider strategies to improve their teaching and to impact student learning. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisitie: PDS NB2. Offered each spring.
PDS NB6 National Board Renewal Workshop (1)
The NBCT Renewal Workshop is a series of five class meetings to introduce NBCT renewal candidates to the renewal process, provide support as candidates examine their professional growth experiences, and complete their four-part portfolio to demonstrate continued accomplished teaching. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite: current National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT); approaching ten year renewal within one (1) year. Offered each semester.
SOC 489 Seminar (1-3) (formerly SOC 365)
Advanced seminars on various announced topics and issues such as: social conflict, sport and leisure, popular culture, etc. The credit hour value of the course (1-3) will be pre-determined by the department and professor of record depending upon the topic being offered, and all students enrolled in each section of the course will earn the same credit hour(s). May be repeated for credit as designated topics change. Prerequisites: any 200-level sociology or criminal justice course or consent. Offered intermittenly.