Environmental Science (ENVS)
ENVS-1010 Introduction to Environmental Science
–Sp
1 hour
An entry level course for environmental science majors to
introduce the environmental curriculum, initiate camaraderie
among students and faculty, and provide guidance in vocational
planning. One lecture per week; occasional field trips. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
ENVS-2100
3 hours
Principles of Geographic Information Systems–Fa
An introduction to the use of geographical information systems
(GIS). Topics of emphasis are related to the fields in which these
systems are used including, biology, environmental chemistry,
epidemiology, geography, geology, and economics. Students will
analyze geographical data in order to present potential solutions to
a variety of situations. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab
per week. Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or GMTH-2110
Biostatistics, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $100)
ENVS-3200 Ecosystem Science–Fa
3 hours
The ecosystem is recognized as the fundamental unit of
ecology (as the cell is in cell biology). Emphasis will be placed on
determining patterns and identifying the processes connecting
the physical environment (climate, soil, and water) and living
organisms (microbes, plants, and animals). Three one-hour
lectures per week, with occasional field exercises. Prerequisites:
BIO-1120 General Zoology; CHEM-1120 General Chemistry
II; ENVS-2100 Principles of Geographic Information Systems;
GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics. (Fee: $50)
ENVS-3600 Environmental Ethics–Sp
3 hours
An introductory study of ethical systems that addresses
the relationship and responsibility of humankind toward the
natural world. Emphasis will be upon the biblical environmental
stewardship ethic and its application to contemporary
environmental issues. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO-
2600 General Ecology; junior status; permission of instructor.
Exercise and Sport Science Education (ESED)
ESED-2900
2 hours
Health and Movement Education for the Young Child–Fa, Sp
An investigation of current trends, methods of instruction,
and curriculum design in health and physical education for early
childhood classrooms, including review of appropriate Ohio
models. Emphasis is given to the importance of nutrition, safety,
and movement education for the young child, including a look at
basic nutritional, health, and safety management, especially in
relationship to childhood illnesses and communicable diseases.
Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession.
Earth Science (ESCI)
Except where noted, general education courses are designed
to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These
courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors
found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they
are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major.
A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these
courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science
or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling
general education requirements.
ESCI-2310 Introduction to Oceanography
–Fa
4 hours
An introductory survey of the oceans and the processes
that occur in and around them. Major topics will include ocean
currents, coastlines, plate tectonics, marine sediments, waves,
tides, composition of sea water, interaction of the ocean with
the atmosphere, marine life forms, and their habitats. A field trip
will visit a local aquarium. Lecture three times per week and one
laboratory per week. This course satisfies the physical science
requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100)
(odd years)
ENG-3060 The English Language–Fa
3 hours
Historic treatment of the growth and change in the English
language with some attention to the ideologies implicit in the
development of variant conventions. Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
ENG-3070
3 hours
Advanced Grammar for Adolescent Teachers–Fa, Sp,
Review of standard grammar with emphasis on current teaching
methods of grammatical analysis. Required of all majors with
English as a teaching field. Prerequisite for Adolescent and Young
Adult Language Arts majors only: ENG-2070 Fundamentals of
English Grammar.
ENG-3180 Visual Rhetoric–Fa
2 hours
See course description for TPC-3180 Visual Rhetoric.
ENG-3220 Advanced Journalism–Sp
2 hours
Designed for the student who anticipates writing as a
vocation or avocation. The emphasis is on reporting and
writing for newspapers and magazines. Topics of study include:
beat reporting, developing the in-depth features and series,
investigative practices, standards and ethics, community and
publisher relations, and manuscript production. Prerequisite: ENG-
2210 Principles of Journalism.
ENG-3300 Developmental Reading–Sp
3 hours
Includes basic philosophies, testing, evaluation, clinical
methods, and materials utilized in the prescriptive teaching
of basic reading skills in the language arts content area for
adolescent/young adult teachers. Field and clinical experiences
included. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program. (Fee: $25)
ENG-3550 Writing Center Theory and Training–Sp 2 hours
Designed to orient students to writing center theory and
practice. Will train students for employment opportunities in the
writing center. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition; permission of
instructor.
ENG-3620 Practicum in Journalism–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Experience in the varied tasks of the journalistic enterprise.
Prerequisite: ENG-2210 Principles of Journalism.
ENG-4030 Advanced Workshop: Fiction–Fa
2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in fiction
writing. Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic, but
also supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3030 Creative Writing: Fiction
(odd years)
ENG-4040 Advanced Workshop: Poetry–Sp
2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in poetry.
Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic, but also
supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3040 Creative Writing: Poetry (odd
years)
ENG-4050 Advanced Workshop: Nonfiction–Sp
2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in creative
nonfiction. Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic,
but also supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3050 Creative Writing:
Nonfiction. (even years)
ENG-4200 Methods of Teaching Writing–Fa
2 hours
This course will prepare students to teach writing. Course
content will include instructional methodology and conferencing
and assessment techniques. Prerequisite: EDSE-4100 Principles
of Teaching: Adolescent and Young Adult; currently enrolled in
student teaching or by permission of instructor.
ENG-4230 Independent Study in English–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours
Independent study in a selected field for students with special
interests and demonstrated ability.
ENG-4345
1 hour
Creative Writing: Portfolio and Performance–Fa, Sp
Course provides an opportunity to prepare a final collection of
creative writing in close consultation with the advising professor.
Students will also organize and present a public reading of their
work. Prerequisite: any two 4000-level creative writing workshops.
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