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Undergraduate Day Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Communication
  

  • COM 4023 - Human Communication Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Overview of the processes of human communication with emphasis on the ethical implications of interpersonal, public, group, organizational, persuasive, intercultural, and mass communication.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • COM 4053 - Public Relations Campaigns

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This capstone course analyzes and applies the fundamentals of campaign development and implementation. Use of real-life cases, tracking of current public relations issues, and creation of a full-scale public relations plan for an actual client are planned and executed.

    Prerequisite: COM 2803 , COM 3123 , and senior standing
    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 4103 - Selected Topics in Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic with an opportunity to study in an area other than those defined in the department offerings.

    Prerequisite: COM 1113  or permission of instructor (Recommended for senior level)


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  • COM 4123 - Parliamentary Procedure Studies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An extensive study of parliamentary procedures. Provides the opportunity to master parliamentary skills and traces the historical path of debate. Presents Christian principles of communication skills and ethical behavior in organizational settings.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • COM 4133 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Using a close, in-context reading and discussion of classic literature of love, students taking this course will study the way friendships, family relationships, romance and other relationships are developed and maintained through language as symbolic action.

    Prerequisite: COM 2133 ; Upper Division standing recommended
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • COM 4153 - Political Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theory, methods and ethics of political communication and messages designed to inform and influence internal and external publics for political and ideological purposes.

    Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing; COM 3033 
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • COM 4603 - Christian Popular Music Debates: A Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This seminar will focus on a critical analysis of sacred versus secular music in contemporary culture, the use of popular music in various settings, and an exploration of the principles, methods, and functions of music within the Christian Church.

    Prerequisite: Upper Division standing preferred.
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • COMV 4711 - Internship in Communication

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4712 - Internship in Communication

    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4713 - Internship in Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.
     

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4714 - Internship in Communication

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4733 - Internship in Public Relations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to public relations majors/minors or those receiving the instructor’s permission. On-the-job observation and work experience in a public relations capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed public relations courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COM 4743 - Church in the Age of Entertainment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A reading and case study seminar that will study the religious content of American entertainment along with ways in which the church has attempted to respond.

    Prerequisite: COM 1033 
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 4783 - Digital Culture

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study and exploration of the relationship between media and culture. Includes discussion of media as related to identity, community, arts, business, politics, cognition and global issues.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 4813 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated between the faculty member and student.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: On demand


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Computer Science
  

  • CSC 1103 - Introduction to Computer Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers a broad overview of computer science designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the many different aspects of computer science. Topics include discrete mathematics, an introduction to programming languages, algorithmic problem solving, computability, basic concepts in hardware, operating systems, networks, graphics and a historical survey of computing and its social implications.

    Prerequisite: None
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 2133 - Information Systems for Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A technical introduction to computer concepts and information technology in business, including hardware and software concepts, fundamentals of information systems, telecommunications, and business-related software packages. How each is useful to both the individual and the organization will be emphasized, both from a conceptual viewpoint as well as in terms of day to day uses in the modern business environment.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Crosslisted as: Cross-listed as BUS 2133 


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  • CSC 2203 - Programming I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic.Net. through hands-on structured procedural programming. This course covers programming methods, algorithm development, and problem-solving using a structured programming language. Hands-on structured procedural programming is used throughout the course.

    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 2303 - Programming II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to extend their understanding of object-oriented programming by focusing on data structures, the interactions of algorithms and programming, and the principles of object-oriented design. Other object-oriented languages such as J++, C++ and C# are introduced.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 2403 - Algorithm Design and Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces formal techniques to support the design and analysis of algorithms, focusing on both the underlying mathematical theory and practical considerations of efficiency. Topics include asymptotic complexity bounds, techniques of analysis, algorithmic strategies, and an introduction to automata theory and its application to language translation.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3103 - Computer Organization

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces students to the organization and architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard von Neumann model and then moving forward to more recent architectural concepts.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3213 - Software Engineering

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Combines a range of topics integral to the design, implementation, and testing of a medium-scale software system with the practical experience of implementing such a project as a member of a programmer team. In addition to material on software engineering, this course treats also includes material on professionalism and ethical responsibilities in software development and human-computer interaction.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3223 - Information Systems Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces a structured methodology for systems development. Covers project management aspects for conceptual development, requirements analysis, logical and physical design, coding, testing, and implementation. Cases address actual business problems using Computer-Aided Systems Engineering tools.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2133  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3323 - Web Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Extend the object-oriented programming concepts to the Wide World Web environment. Pull and Push technologies are introduced to support client-server and N-tier applications. Active Server Pages and Secured Pages are created using ASP.Net and Script Languages.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3333 - Website Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to Internet Web Page Design, HTML programming and publishing. The course provides an in-depth, hands-on look at the design and structuring of web pages, emphasizing effective presentation of information across the Internet. Web based projects and presentations are required.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better) or CSC 2133  (B- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3403 - Operating Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the fundamentals of operating systems design and implementation. Topics include an overview of the components of an operating system, mutual exclusion and synchronization, implementation of processes, scheduling algorithms, memory management, and file systems.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3103  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3413 - Computer Networking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the structure, implementation, and theoretical underpinnings of computer networking and the applications that have been enabled by that technology. Wireless and mobile computing technologies are introduced.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3503 - Graphics Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers an introduction to computer graphics, which has become an increasingly important area within computer science. Computer graphics, particularly in association with the multimedia aspects of the World-Wide Web, have opened up exciting new possibilities for the design of human-computer interfaces. The purpose of this course is to investigate the principles, techniques, and tools that have enabled these advances.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213 , (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3603 - Database Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of database systems: Database design, entity-relationship and relational model, relational algebra, query language SQL, storage and file structures, query processing, and system architectures.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3703 - Artificial Intelligence

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective. Emphasis of the course will be on the selection of data representations and algorithms useful in the design and implementation of intelligent systems. This course will introduce an AI language and some discussion of important applications of artificial intelligence methodologies.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 4003 - Special Topics in Computer Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those covered by courses listed in this catalog.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4103 - Survey of Programming Languages

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A survey of the syntax, semantics and features of several programming languages. All major languages currently in use will be discussed to illustrate their functional applicability to problem solving.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4303 - Wireless Applications Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an intensive, implementation-oriented introduction to the software-development techniques of wireless/mobile applications. Topics include specialized hardware and software facilities, event-driven programming, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, control and communications, and graphical user interfaces.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4313 - Embedded Applications Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an intensive, implementation-oriented introduction to the software-development techniques of embedded applications. Topics include specialized hardware and software facilities, event-driven programming, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, control and communications, and graphical user interfaces.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4413 - Computer Network Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces computer and network security concepts and considerations. Discussion of internal and external processes required in secure systems including application and data reliability. Topics will include security policies, models and mechanisms for confidentiality, integrity and availability, access control, authorization, cryptography and applications, threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks, key management, firewalls and security services in computer networks.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3413  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4503 - Computer Simulation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the modeling and simulation of discrete and continuous systems—those characterized by stochastic discrete events and those characterized by differential equations. Study and use of simulation languages.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 4704 - Senior Research

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised research work with a faculty member. This course will culminate in a presentation of the research results in a departmental seminar. Students may only take this course once.

    Prerequisite: A computer science major with senior status or a dual computer science and mathematics major with senior status.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4713 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4804 - Senior Internship

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business organization. This course that also includes a weekly seminar, is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic Computer Science skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a technical manager and a computer science professor. Students may only take this course once.

    Prerequisite: A computer science major with senior status or a dual computer science and mathematics major with senior status.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4903 - Compiler Design

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Explores the principles, algorithms, and data structures involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include finite-state machines, lexical analysis, regular expressions, context-free grammars, push-down parsers, LR and LALR parsers, other parsing techniques, symbol tables, error recovery, and an introduction to intermediate code generation.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better), senior standing
    Availability: On demand


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Christian Social Ministries

*See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS), Ministry Leadership Studies (MLS), and Student Ministries (STM) for other School of Ministry course offerings.
  

  • CSM 2013 - Introduction to Christian Social Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents biblical and historical foundations of the ministry of helping, and encourages students to further explore their calling and identity in Christian service to others. Students learn to equip others to take part in Christian Social Ministries in vocational and lay ministry.

    Availability: Fall


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  • CSM 3012 - Social Policy

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Familiarizes students with the significance of the relationship between social work policy and practice through discussions and assignments that allow students to identify policies and observe changes in policies. Students develop a perspective about the values of the profession, in multiple roles, and the responsibility of a practitioner to influence policy direction to benefit consumer communities. Students examine issues related to social policies, empowerment, and advocacy.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • CSM 3013 - Strategies and Theories I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to examine human behavior in the context of micro and mezzo environments, and introduces theories and strategies for effective social ministry within these environments. Using a bio-psycho-spiritual-social perspective, attention is directed to the use of the Generalist Intervention Model and theoretical understanding of normative stages of human development and behavior and family life cycle. Emphasis is on integration of the biblical principles in social ministry and the minister’s role as a change agent, broker, advocate, educator and coordinator. Content also includes: family system, rules, communication and patterns of interacting, assessment of family problems, strengths, mutual goal-setting, contracting, and methods of family intervention, termination, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite: CSM 2013 
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • CSM 3023 - Strategies and Theories II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to examine human behavior in the context of macro environments and introduce theories and strategies for effective social ministry. Emphasis is placed on integration of the biblical principles in social ministry and the minister’s roles as a change agent, broker, advocate, educator and coordinator in communities and organizations. This course builds on the knowledge-base of the previous strategies and theories course incorporating the Generalist Intervention Model on macro levels.

    Prerequisite: CSM 3013 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • CSM 3043 - Self-Awareness and Behavior Changes Involved in Christian Social Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An experience-oriented course directed toward helping students to become more aware of their own interpersonal processes and how these processes may influence their faith, skills and effectiveness in ministry and career. Emphasis is on personal learning, spiritual and professional skills development.

    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • CSM 4001 - Field Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Integrates the foundation developed in the social ministry courses and practicum experience using agency-based case examples, seminar discussion, role play and class assignments. Students gain professional and peer feedback to increase critical thinking skills regarding the application of social ministry knowledge and skills. Issues related to the Christian worldview, values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, social welfare policy and services, practice, and research are examined within the context of the field practicum. Must be taken concurrently with MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry 

    Prerequisite: CSM 3023  and CSM 3012 
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSM 4043 - Church in Society

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the social issues facing church and society today. Among others, issues include urbanization, multiculturalism, racism, pluralism, and gender. The course will examine how these issues help to influence the social and religious teachings of the church in postmodern society.

    Availability: Fall


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Dance
  

  • DAN 0110 - Dancers’ Seminar

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides a weekly forum for student performances. Intended to give dance students audience experience and performance opportunities.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 1031 - Dance Somatics

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Discovery of kinesthetic awareness through various movement techniques to control the body’s motive powers. Introduces alternative release techniques and flexibility training for the student. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 1113 - Dance Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Practical experience in performance preparation, promotion, and production are studied.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 1401 - Conditioning for Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to introduce and implement the basic elements of conditioning (increased speed, flexibility, strength, neuromuscular coordination, and cardiovascular endurance). To be used in the training of the dancer and interested student of dance.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 1501 - Dance Ensemble

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give students interested in pursuing an advanced level of dance study an opportunity to learn choreography and gain performance experience in a concert dance format. (May be repeated four times) By Audition Only. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 1601 - Intro to Hip-Hop

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give the student knowledge and skills of Hip Hop Dance, one of the most popular forms of dance expression. Students will understand basic principles of Hip Hop dance technique through correct body alignment and placement, develop a new dimension of kinesthetic awareness, and develop a sense of rhythm and musicality.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2001 - Ballet I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Classical Ballet principles and technique; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2011 - Fundamentals of Pointe

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Pointe for students with limited classical ballet training.

    Availability: Fall
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  • DAN 2101 - Modern I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Modern dance, including skills in alignment, strength, flexibility and rhythmic accuracy; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2201 - Jazz I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Jazz dance; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2301 - Tap I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Tap dancing; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2363 - Introduction to Dance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The historical, cultural, and anthropological influence of dance and how dance has evolved from social custom to present day art form.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 3001 - Ballet II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Classical Ballet technique. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor. DAN 2001 
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3011 - Ballroom Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course giving students a working knowledge and fundamental skills of ballroom dance techniques and various current styles.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3021 - Pointe & Partnering

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Pointe for students with advanced classical ballet training. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2001 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 3022 - Liturgical Dance

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Presents ministry through dance to lead corporate worship. The development of fundamentals that seek to incorporate the skills of dance with the reflection of the mind of Christ.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3031 - Dance Repertory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides students with an opportunity to participate in the creation or reconstruction of repertory for public performance ranging from solos to large ensemble work.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3051 - Dance Improvisation

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Experiences in individual, contact, and group improvisational structures through movement. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3101 - Modern II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Modern dance. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2101 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3201 - Jazz II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Jazz dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2201 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3301 - Tap II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Tap dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2301 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3363 - History of Dance I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The historical, cultural, and anthropological influence of dance and how dance has evolved from social customs to the beginning of the 20th Century.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 3373 - Dance Composition I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Instruction in choreographic techniques and principles of movement composition through time, space and energy manipulation. A final project is required.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 3383 - Pedagogical Concepts of Dance I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to equip potential dance teachers with the basic knowledge of age-specific development and basic developmental needs as it relates to movement; various forms of dance genres; career possibilities in dance education.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3401 - Latin Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course giving students a working knowledge and fundamental skills of Latin dance techniques.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3501 - Dance Ensemble

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give students interested in pursuing an advanced level of dance study an opportunity to learn choreography and gain performance experience in a concert dance format. (May be repeated four times.) By Audition Only. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 3601 - Worldview Issues in the Arts

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    An examination of issues in the arts wherein a Christian worldview with the predominant worldviews of society.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3613 - Christianity and the Arts

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of historical, theological, and contemporary issues in relationship between Christianity and the fine arts, as well as a survey of artistic expressions of Christian concepts.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • DAN 3701 - Alexander Technique

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the use of this specialized technique for improving performance, calming stage fright, and preventing injury.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 4001 - Ballet III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced classical ballet technique exploring body placement, alignment, balance point, leg rotation, and coordination of body and arms. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3001 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4101 - Modern III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of advanced modern dance techniques and styles. Concepts of correct body alignment, movement and rhythmic skills. Exploration of complex movement problems, movement combinations, and demands of performance. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3101 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4120 - Senior Graduation Project

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    The performance of a major role in a concert dance production or the successful completion of a faculty approved graduation project. A prospectus developed by the student and major professor is required before registration.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 4123 - Selected Topics in Dance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • DAN 4201 - Professional Theatre Tour

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A trip to a major metropolitan area to attend professional theatrical productions. Airfare, hotel, and food expenses are in addition to tuition.

    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • DAN 4211 - Jazz III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced course in Jazz dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3201 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4301 - Tap III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced course in Tap dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3301 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4363 - History of Dance II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of DAN 3363 , this course is designed to give a historical chronology of dance from the beginning of the 1900’s to the present day.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 4373 - Dance Composition II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced instruction in choreographic techniques and principles of movement composition. A final project is required.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3373  or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 4383 - Pedagogical Concepts of Dance II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to provide students with the ability to expand on pedagogical processes as it relates to a variety of settings—public school, community agency or special population- and to develop the ability to adapt and modify teaching strategies as appropriate to several situations.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3383 
    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 4401 - Ballet IV

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of DAN 4001 , this course is designed to give the student an advanced knowledge of the skills of ballet technique with special emphasis on pointe work for women and variations for men. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 4001 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Dance Course Fee


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  • DAN 4411 - Modern IV

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of DAN 4101 , this course is designed to give the student an advanced knowledge of the skills of modern dance technique. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 4101 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Dance Course Fee


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  • DAN 4421 - Jazz IV

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of DAN 4211 , this course offers further advanced instruction in jazz dance techniques for students who are serious about studying dance. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 4211 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Dance Course Fee


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  • DAN 4431 - Tap IV

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of DAN 4301 , students will continue to garner advanced instruction in various tap dance styles. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 4301 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Dance Course Fee


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  • DANV 4723 - Internship in Dance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A practical experience in dance with a professional dance organization. A prospectus developed by the student and major professor is required before registration.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • DAN 4823 - Independent Project in Dance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated between the student and a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the Dean of the school is required.

    Additional Course Fee: $250 per credit hour.


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Education

Prerequisite: EDU 1013 , EDU 2001  for any education course number higher than 3000
  

  • EDU 1013 - Introduction to Teaching

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course briefly examines historical and philosophical foundations of education, as well as pertinent topics such as instructional tools, the Florida Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the role of the teacher. In addition, entrance requirements for admission to the Department of Education will be addressed, as well as differences in general education requirements for various education majors. A 10-hour experiential component is required. Christian worldview and philosophy will be addressed.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 1061 - Physical and Earth Space Science Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides content and practice in the selection and use of methods and materials related to teaching Physical and Earth and Space science in the elementary school.

    Prerequisite: EDU 1013 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 2001 - Introduction to the Electronic Portfolio

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Acquaints student with the Electronic Portfolio and the Florida Accomplished Practices. Introduces students to multi-media and interactive video.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 2013 - Children’s Literature

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Emphasizes children’s literature. Students are exposed to a wide variety of authors, genres, and books written for children.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 2022 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides practice in the selection and use of methods and materials related to teaching art in the primary and elementary school. Emphasis on integration of the visual arts in all curricular areas to enhance the overall learning experience of elementary schoolchildren, including ESOL and ESE. Education and art majors only.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Materials Fee $30.00


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  • EDU 2023 - Survey of Exceptionalities

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Identification of the various classes of exceptional children, including those with superior as well as deficient mental, physical, emotional and social characteristics. The special needs of all children and their families will be discussed. Research-based analysis of exceptionalities will be included.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 2133 - Human Development and Learning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines important learning theories and learning processes while emphasizing cultural and environmental influences on the learning experience.

    Prerequisite: EDU 1013 , EDU 2001 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • EDU 2243 - Adolescent Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of adolescent personality, physical growth and its psychological correlates, family life and relationships, and social roles. Explores the dynamics of adolescent cognitive, moral, and ego development as well as sex roles, dating, and sexual behavior.


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