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Minnesota
State University Moorhead
Off-Campus Customized Programs
Course
Descriptions
BIOL 341 - Genetics
(4 cr)
A survey of the modern
molecular and classical Mendelian principles
underlying biological inheritance. With lab.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111
BIOL 350
- Microbiology (4 cr)
Covers concepts of basic
and applied microbiology, emphasizing bacteriology
and introducing virology and immunology. Laboratory
covers basic microbiological techniques,
identification of unknowns as well as a group
research project. With lab.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111
BIOL 115 CHEM 210 CHEM 210L
BIOL 360
- Cell & Vertebrate Systems Physiology (4 cr)
This course involves the
biological, biochemical, and molecular study of
homeostasis at the cellular level. Key concepts
include protein function, membrane function, signal
transduction, electrical conduction, and cellular
and intracellular movements.
Prerequisite: CHEM 210
CHEM 210L BIOL 111 BIOL 111L
BIOL 385 - Molecular
Biology (3 cr)
Molecular biology of the
gene with emphasis on gene structure and expression
in eukaryotes. Topics include current techniques
used to study genomes, genes and regulation of gene
expression.
Prerequisite: BIOL 341
CHEM 210 CHEM 210L
BIOL 385L - Biology 385
Lab (1 cr)
This course is required
for students in the Biology/Chemistry double major
with an emphasis in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
The course may be used as an elective by students in
other biology programs.
BIOL/CHEM 410
- Biochemistry II (3 cr)
A survey of the
chemistry and metabolism of living systems and
nucleic acids biochemistry. Topics include
biosynthetic biochemical pathways and nucleic acids
biochemistry, signal transduction, biochemistry and
cancer, protein synthesis and recombinant DNA
theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 400 OR BIOL 400
BIOL/CHEM 415
- Biochemistry Laboratory II (1 cr)
Course builds on
acquired skills and presented techniques of CHEM
405. New techniques include: use of radionuclides in
biochemical research, affinity and high performance
liquid chromatography, electrophoresis and an
introduction to recombinant techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL 405 OR CHEM 405
BIOL 475 -
Biotechniques I (5 cr)
This course includes
three blocks of advanced techniques in biochemistry,
bioanalytical chemistry, molecular biology and cell
physiology taught in a research setting.
Additionally, students will work in teams to
identify a faculty research mentor, prepare and
present formal research proposals, and begin their
research projects. Students must have senior
standing in the biotechnology emphasis, which
requires the completion of each of the biotechnology
core courses with a grade of C or above.
Prerequisite: BIOL 347
BIOL 385 CHEM 415 CHEM 380 CHEM 410 OR BIOL 360
CHEM 380
- Analytical Chemistry I (4 cr)
Analytical applications of
chemical equilibrium. Error analysis,
chromatography, IR spectroscopy, UV spectroscopy,
fluorescense and phosphorescence spectroscopic
techniques in chemical analysis. Lab included.
Prerequisite: CHEM
210
CM 216 - Construction Graphics (3 cr)
This course dedicates one credit
hour each to sketching/construction graphics, introduction
to 2-D Auto CAD, and 3-D architectural AutoCAD. Students are
required to complete a design project that will reinforce
the materials presented while emphasizing the design process
of a construction project. This background would give
students the CAD and design process background needed for CM
496-Capstone Experience.
CM 220 - Commercial Building Methods & Materials (3
cr)
Theories and principles
of commercial building construction materials and
methods will be discussed. The course lectures will
be structured in accordance with the Construction
Specifications Index (CSI) format of work divisions.
ED 205 - Introduction to
Education and Technology (2 cr)
An introduction to the career of
teaching along with the development of technology skills.
Specific variables related to the teaching as a profession
are explored including professional roles and
responsibilities, students, curriculum, and the structure of
schools.
ED 205E - Early Field
Experience (1 cr)
A 30 hour field experience,
along with six hours of seminar instruction on dispositions,
and four hours given for assignment completion (total of 40
hours). This course is to be taken concurrently with Ed 205.
ED 294 - Educational
Psychology (3 cr)
Explains psychological theory
and research related to learning and instruction in various
classroom settings.
ED 310 - Social Foundations
of Education (3 cr)
Historical, social, and
multicultural foundations of education will be studied.
Social and ethical issues will be examined with
consideration of implications for teaching in order to
better understand education within a context of a changing
society. A variety of interactive methods will be employed.
Students in all teaching licensure programs will enroll in
ED 310. Prerequisite:
ED 205E ED 294 ED 205
ED 590 - Topics in Education
(3 cr)
Topics in educational
theory and practice. Since the course is topical in
nature, it may be repeated when topics vary.
ED 601 - Psychological
Foundations of Education (2 cr)
A systems approach to
schools and systems of psychology; principles affecting
learning and instruction.
ED 604 - Education and
Society (3 cr)
History and development of
social structures in America: the relationship between
social structures and formal education. (Same as EECE
604)
ED 608 -
Educational Research (3 cr)
Case study methods,
laboratory experience, and practicum where
applicable.
Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor and advisor
ED 613 - Social,
Cultural, Political and Community Dimensions of
Education (4 cr)
This course provides
school leaders with an understanding of the
historical, philosophical, ethical, social, and
economic influences affecting education to the
degree that they can apply their understandings to
professional decisions. Students are expected to
apply political concepts and strategies and
approaches to collaboration in involving the
community in decision making, building community
support for school priorities. Throughout the
course, students' work will be expected to manifest
a sensitivity to issues of diversity in a
pluralistic society.
ED 630 -
Leadership, Planning, & Organizational Behavior in
Education (3 cr)
This course provides
school leaders with preparation in skills for
providing purpose and direction for individuals and
groups, shaping school culture and values,
facilitating the development of shared strategic
vision for the school, formulating goals and
planning change efforts with staff, and setting
priorities for one's school in the context of
community and district priorities for student and
staff needs.
ED 634 - Personal
Communications and Ethics (3 cr)
This course prepares aspiring
school leaders to plan for their personal and
professional development, understand and use the
principles of interpersonal, oral, and written
communication, and follow a professional code of
ethics and values.
ED 635 - Personnel,
Supervision, and Staff Development (4 cr)
Specific techniques and
systems to supervise instruction. Interpersonal
communication and group process skills are applied
to administrative supervision.
Prerequisite: ED 630
ED 636 - Policy and
Educational Finance (2 cr)
This course provides
school leaders with an understanding about managing
and allocating resources in a political climate in
which policy decisions are based upon historical
resource allocations.
ED 695 - Special
Problems (2 cr)
Individual exploration
of topical area through research, reading, or field
placement. Repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
EECE 291 - Foundations of
Literacy (3 cr)
Early language
acquisition, perception, and literacy development;
and an introduction to and overview of the
reading-learning process. Includes the impact of
sociological and cultural factors on literacy.
Prerequisite: EECE 230
EECE 341 - Reading
and Language Arts I (3 cr)
An integrative approach
to learning and teaching the language arts in the
elementary school. Emphasis on strategies for
developing knowledge and skills through the use of
literature from the content areas.
Prerequisite: EECE 291
EECE 612 - Literacy in Society
(2 cr)
Designed to examine the
impact a changed society has on the need for reading
as well as examining the motivation to read.
Readings and topics explore the continued importance
of a print society and the impact this has on how
reading is taught. Students must also register
for EECE 612R.
SPED 320 -
Educational Services for Individuals with
Exceptionalities (3 cr)
Introduction to the
recognition, incidence and educational needs of
individuals with exceptionalities. A wide
range of educational services are studied with
emphasis on the shared responsibility of all
professionals in education and related services.
SPED 413/513 - Instructional Strategies (3 cr)
Curriculum planning and
classroom teaching techniques for students with
disabilities will be examined. Topics will include
adaptation of instruction, assessment and designing
individualized educational plans, as well as various
content and learning problems.
Prerequisite: SPED 320
SPED 463 - Assessment
Strategies (3 cr)
Assessment of scholastic
achievement and aptitude, social behavior, and
instructional effectiveness through the use of norm
referenced individualized test instruments and
informal instructor designed procedures. Course
includes report writing, establishment of
objectives, participation in the development of IEPs,
and review of basic statistical and measurement
concepts.
Enrollment in SPED 463L is required.
Prerequisite: SPED 320
SPED 463L -
Assessment Lab (1)
Field experience in
assessment and remediation of students with
disabilities. Enrollment in SPED 463 is required.
SPED 494
- Legal/Social Foundations of Special Education (3
cr)
This course overviews
the educational, sociological, legal, and historical
frameworks of special education services within the
context of public school systems. It includes
research on the efficacy of special education;
national and state reform and renewal efforts in
general and environment professional preparation,
litigation and legislation, and best practices in
curriculum for all learners. Issues related to
families in a changing educational system are also
addressed. Prerequisite substitutions require
instructor consent.
Prerequisite: SPED 320
TECH 380 - Methods Improvement
(3 cr)
Study and analysis of
productive and non-productive work elements for the
purpose of productivity improvements and
establishing time standards.
TECH 383 - Cost Analysis (3 cr)
The objectives of the
course are to analyze cost behavior and to develop
and interpret financial information at the process,
project, and organization levels for purposes of
management decision making.
Prerequisite: ACCT 230
TECH 485 - Production & Inventory Management (3 cr)
Study and analysis of systems and
methods for planning and control of manufacturing
resources. The framework of this course is based on
the guidelines provided by the American Production
and Inventory Control Society. Main topics include
master planning, inventory management, material and
capacity requirements planning, production activity
control, and Just-In-Time.
Prerequisites: TECH 380
MATH 234
TECH 493 - Occupational Safety & Health (3 cr)
Designed for students to develop
an understanding of basic occupational safety and
health terminology, principles, and practices.
Course content covers both industrial and
construction settings and reflects current
occupational standards. Students will be exposed to
the development of a safety program and will do a
safety site visit off-campus.
MSUM is an
equal opportunity educator and employer
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