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Online/Hybrid Courses

**Online courses do not have on-campus class meetings. 

 **Hybrid courses are a combination of online work and on-campus class meetings.  See course information or contact the instructor for specific meeting times and days for hybrid courses.  

ART-350 Printmaking (3 credit hours)
Emphasis on non-toxic intaglio and relief processes, which may include etching, woodcut, linoleum, and experiments in monoprint and monotype.
May be repeated for credit with permission from the instructor. Studio fee assessed. Prerequisite: ART-206.

ART 949- Who Let the Dogs Out? Photographing for the Web (3 credit hours)

A 6-week summer hybrid course where students will create and prepare digital images for the Internet while volunteering as photographers for Wake County Animal Shelter in Raleigh, NC.  The photographs students create in this course will be used to help get dogs, cats and rabbits adopted. For more information, click here.

BIO-205 Biology and Society (3 credit hours)

Recent advances in biology and medicine are creating many new and complex social issues and conflicts. Developing a community of concerned responsibility to resolve these issues requires an understanding of the underlying biological principles involved and of the various potential solutions. Through a series of selected topics Biology and Society will present the pertinent basic biological concepts and will foster discussion of values and issues involved in making personal decisions about each topic. Prerequisite: Any lab science course. For more information, click here.

BIO-949 Medical Terminology (3 credit hours)  

Hybrid/online course. An introduction to terminology used in the health professions. This is an on-line, self-paced course. Students will be guided through a study of common terminology used in the medical profession.

BUS-250 Applied Data Analysis for Business Decisions (3 credit hours)

The managerial use of statistical concepts and methods to address real world business problems. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of quantitative methods as applied to business decision making and operations. This course covers the applications of quantitative methods including risk statistics, average portfolio return, decision making under uncertainty, process control, customer satisfaction models, marketing research, time series analysis and forecasting, and yield management. Applications of technology for data analysis and management will be included as an integral part. Prerequisites: 3 credits in ACC/BUS/ECO recommended/and one math course –must be MAT 141 or higher.

BUS-360 Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the principles, institutions, and techniques associated with the distribution of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. Not open to freshmen.

CS-156 Web Site Design & Management (3 credit hours)

This course requires extensive use of an HTML editor and a web design package to create web pages and web sites. Students will also learn site planning management. This will include learning to plan web sites and planning and assessing visitor involvement. Specific topics and techniques include: tables, frames, forms, cascading style sheets, use of animation and sound, and image creation and manipulation. Additional topics will include dynamic content, JavaScript, XML, file management, file transfer protocol and web site evaluation. For more information, click here.  

ECO-100 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credit hours) (Honors section also available)

A study of the principles of macroeconomics underlying the current American economic system, including organization for production, distribution of income, business cycles, national income determination, and monetary and fiscal policies. For more information, click here.

EDU-305 Web 2.0 Technologies for Public School Classrooms (1 credit hour)

Students will gain an awareness of current and emerging technologies for the classroom, and develop practical skills in using these technologies in the classroom. Recent developments in educational software, the Internet, and computers will provide students with an array of technologies for educational enrichment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 

EDU-434 Inclusion and the Adolescent Learner (3 credit hours)This course is designed as an investigation of adolescence, including a specific focus on adolescents with unique learning needs. Drawing from research, personal experiences, the experiences of others, music, and stories, you will consider the total educative environment of adolescents; the interplay between the inner psychological challenges and outer socio-cultural challenges facing adolescents; as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that adolescence involves. Particular focus will be given to the inclusion of adolescents with learning differences in the general classroom, including adapting instruction, assignments and assessments, as well as collaboration with other professionals and families to meet the needs of all students. Prerequisites: EDU-234 and PSY-312.  

EDU 605 – Design and Evaluation of Instructional Materials (3 credit hours) Designed to assist students in the development of strategies for the use of the current technologies in the K–12 classroom. Students will critically examine the role of technology in that classroom, and understand the effective use of technology. Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge. 

EDU 612 – Mentoring and Leading in Public Schools (3 credit hours)In this course, teachers develop an understanding and philosophy of teacher leadership in public schools. The course recognizes the teacher as a leader within a diverse professional community that is often focused on reform and change. Participants will critically reflect on various leadership theories with the purpose of discerning leadership styles and practices that best support them as teacher-leaders and/or future administrators. Recognizing and examining the human dynamics associated with leadership, highlighting best practices in motivation, management, mentoring, performance appraisal, andcareer/professional development, and applying these concepts to real-life scenarios and case studies will position the teacher-leader as a change agent within the educational community.  

EDU 635 – Introduction to the Gifted Individual (3 credit hours)What is “giftedness?” What are the major social, cultural and historical forces that have influenced the definition of this concept over time? What sources are responsible for producing -- in an individual -- those characteristics that result in that person being labeled a “gifted individual?” Given what we now know, how should we identify gifted individuals? Should the development of persons as “gifted individuals” be supported? What kinds of things can be done – in schools and elsewhere -- to support the development of gifted individuals? Who should be responsible for the development of gifted individuals and how well are we doing in providing this support? These questions, and the answers to them, are all very important to persons who care about gifted individuals – and who may want to help in their development. All of these questions will be addressed in some depth in the context of this course.  

EDU 645 – Culture and the Language Teacher (3 credit hours)  A study of the basic concepts of intercultural communication, including a comparison of American cultural orientations with those of other countries. A look at how these cultural differences relate to language teaching and learning. 

EDU 647 – Teaching ESL in Public Schools (3 credit hours) A course focusing on the particular needs of K-12 teacher: historical and legal background of bilingual and ESL education, assessment and placement of ESL learners, literacy development, content-based instruction and the adaptation of curricular materials. Field experiences required.

EDU 671 – Adolescent Literacy and Learning Across the Content Areas (3 credit hours)This course provides an in-depth study of the theories, research and instructional methods associated with reading and learning processes across the different content areas of the curriculum. Special emphasis is given to adolescent learners and the literacy tools essential for life-long learning, including critical thinking, problem-solving and digital literacy skills.  

EDU 677 – The Teaching of Writing in the K-12 Classroom (3 credit hours) This goal of this course is to assist teachers in developing the writing skills of K-12 students. At the conclusion of the course students will show familiarity with current theories; be able to describe and assist students art various stages of the writing process, describe and assist children learning to write who have cultural and linguistic differences, show familiarity with writing evaluation techniques, writing across the curriculum, and integrate technology in the writing process. 

EDU 713 – Collaboration with Professionals and Families for Special and General Educators (3 credit hours)The expectations for professionals who work in schools and other education settings are changing dramatically. Although most educators enter the field because of their commitment to work with students, few can be successful unless they refine their skills for interacting with other professionals and families. Educators routinely participate in team meetings and collaborative problem solving activities in a variety of settings in which their ability to effectively communicate is critical. This course is designed to assist students in building their collaborative skills, developing skills for effectively participating in difficult interactions, and is intended to help students attain the knowledge and skills to be leaders in collaborative efforts in schools. 

EDU 714 – Learning Strategies Across the Curriculum for Special Educators (3 credit hours) This course examines models for teaching learning strategies, metacognitive strategies guiding the learning of content, for students with mild/moderate disabilities in grades K–12. Students will examine educational research on the application of literacy and learning strategies in the content areas and will learn ways to assess students’ understandings and to use the assessment to plan for instruction. Prerequisite: EDU 711 and EDU 712. Field experience required. 

EDU 715 –Procedures, Policies, and Assessment for Special Educators (3 credit hours)This course provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal issues concerning providing special education services to students with disabilities. Students will have a foundation in effective and efficient assessment and evaluative practices, including standardized and curriculum-based assessment. Field experiences required.  

EDU 725 – Teaching and Integrating Social Studies and the Arts (3 credit hours)Prospective elementary teachers will become familiar with the pedagogical principles of the four arts disciplines as they develop and implement learning experiences that meet curriculum objectives in both social studies and the fine arts. Field experiences required.  

EDU 949 – Seminar: The Special Educator (1 credit hour)

FN-124 Principles of Food (3 credit hours)

The scientific principles of food selection and preparation. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory each week. Lab fee requirement. Corequisite: FN-126.

FN-126 Principles of Food Laboratory (1 credit hour)

A introductory laboratory designed for students with interest in pursuing a major in foods and nutrition or family and consumer sciences. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles of foods considered in FN-124. Topics include protein denaturation/coagulation, chemical and biological leavening, and supersaturated sugars. Meets three hours per week. Corequisite: FN-124.

PSY-312 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the psychological and educational issues associated with the major exceptionalities. Field observation is often a component of this course. Prerequisite: PSY-100 or EDU-234. For more information, click here.

PSY-410 Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
A study of the theories and research relevant to interpersonal influence, the ways in which an individual is influenced by other people. Topics include: attitude change, conformity, interpersonal attraction, self consistency, aggression, altruism, and social cognition. Prerequisite: PSY-100. For more information, click here.  

PSY-430 History and Systems in Psychology (3 credit hours)
The focus of this course is the historical genesis of current concerns in psychology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the seminal work of the late 19th- and early 20th-century psychological pioneers. Prerequisite: PSY-100.
For more information, click here.

RES-104 Religious Ethics and Social Issues (3 credit hours)

This is an introductory course in ethical reflection which explores contemporary social issues from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Issues covered pertain to personal concerns such as sexuality, marriage, and reproduction, as well as broader societal issues regarding our economic lives and the environment. 

SOC- 446-A Special Topics: Drugs and Society (3 credit hours)

Selected topics in sociology.  For more information, click here.

 

Term

Section

Name

Title Faculty Cred. Bldg. Rm. Days

Start

Time

End

Time

First Six Week ART-350-A

Printmaking

(Hybrid)

Johnson 3 GHA 208 Meets daily 5/7/12-5/10/12, then each Tuesday of session 11:00 AM 3:30 PM
First Six Week ART-949-A

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Photographng for Web

(Hybrid)

Johnstone 3 GHA 114

MTWH 

Contact instructor for meeting dates

2:00 PM 3:30 PM
First Six Week BIO-205-A

Biology and Society

(Hybrid)

Reid 3 SMB 160

See course

description

for meeting dates

5:00 PM 7:00 PM
First Six Week BIO-949-A Medical Terminology (Hybrid) Cuffney 3 SMB 260

W

5:30 PM 7:50 PM
First Six Week BUS-360-A

Prin of Marketing

(Hybrid)

Mishra 3 HAR 102 MW 5:30 PM 8:50 PM
First Six Week CS-156-A

Website Design & Mgt

(Hybrid)

Watkins 3 SMB 262
First Six Week EDU-434-A

Inclusion & the

Adolescent Learner

(Hybrid)

Schrock 3 LED 206 TH 8:30 AM 11:20 AM
First Six Week EDU-605-A

Design & Eval of Instruct Mat

(Hybrid)

Parker 3 SMB 262 MW 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-635-A

Intro to Gifted Indiv

(Hybrid)

Staff 3 LED 210 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-645-A

Culture & the Lang Teacher

(Hybrid)

Staff 3 LED 211 MW 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-647-A

Teaching ESL in Pub Schools

(Hybrid)

George 3 LED 214 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-677-A

Teaching Writing K-12

(Hybrid)

Staff 3 LED 211 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-713-A

Collabor-Spec Ed & Gen Ed

(Hybrid)

Staff 3 LED 206 MW 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-715-A

Proc, Policies, Assessment

(Hybrid)

Strangis 3 LED 005 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
First Six Week EDU-949-A Seminar: The Special Educator

Terhaar-Yonkers

1 Online Course
First Six Week ENG-200-A Texts and Contexts
(Hybrid)
Staff 3 JOY 105

MTWH (meets on-campus first 3 weeks)

1:00 PM 2:30 PM
First Six Week FN-124-A

Principles of Food

(Hybrid course)

Chen 3 MAR 229 Course meets on-campus 5/7/12 & 5/8/12 8:30 AM 11:30 AM
First Six Week FN-126-A

Principles of Food Lab

(Hybrid course)

Chen 1  
First Six Week SOC- 446-A Special Topics: Drugs and Society Brown 3 Online Course
First Three Week EDU-305-A

Intro to Instructnl Media

(Hybrid)

Parker 1 LED 211 MTWHF 2:00 PM 3:20 PM
First Three Week PSY-312-A Psych of Exceptional Indiv Fairbank 3 Online Course
First Three Week PSY-430-A History & Systems in Psych Edwards 3 Online Course
Second Six Week BUS-250-A Applied Data Analysis Lenard 3 Online Course
Second Six Week ECO-100-A Princ of Macroeconomics York 3 Online Course
Second Six Week ECO-100-B Hon Princ of Macroeconomics York 3 Online Course
Second Six Week EDU-612-A

Mentoring & Leading

(Hybrid)

Delaney 3 LED 213 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
Second Six Week EDU-671-A

Reading Across the Curric

(Hybrid)

Duncan 3 LED 211 MW 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
Second Six Week EDU-725-A

Integ Soc Studies & Arts

(Hybrid)

Duncan 3 LED 211 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
Second Six Week EDU-714-A

Learng Strategies-Spec Ed

(Hybrid)

Staff 3 LED 206 TH 4:30 PM 8:00 PM
Second Six Week PSY-410-A

Social Psychology

Edwards 3 Online Course
Second Six Week RES-104-A Religious Ethics Benko 3 Online Course

 

 

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