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SOCI 4363 - American Immigration and the Immigrant Experience Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 15
Examines the history of American immigration with particular emphasis on Asian and Hispanic/ Latino migration and explores sociological issues surrounding the contemporary immigration debate in the U.S.
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SOCI 4364 - Medical Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examines the sociological dimensions of health, illness and healing, focusing on health disparities, social causes of health and illness, illness and identity and the organization and delivery of health care in the U.S. and beyond.
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SOCI 4365 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to theoretical and substantive issues concerning mental health and illness, including historical perspectives, current patterns of health and illness, help-seeking behavior and identity and labeling.
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SOCI 4367 - Women’s Health and Sexuality Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focuses on social factors that affect women’s health, health care and medical attitudes toward the female body. We will also explore how social and policy changes can improve or threaten women’s health. (Cross-listed with WGST 4335 .).
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SOCI 4378 - Careers in Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course explores the career paths available to Sociology students and provides students with guidance on how to transition from an undergraduate degree program to employment or graduate school.
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SOCI 4384 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Teaches students how to use, understand and conduct data analysis.
Prerequisites: SOCI 4385
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SOCI 4385 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Teaches students how to design, understand, evaluate and conduct various forms of social research. Students are encouraged to take Research Methods before taking Statistics.
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SOCI 4389 - Independent Study in Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of instructor required.
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SOCI 4391 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1311 - Beginning Spanish I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level.
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SPAN 1312 - Beginning Spanish II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the high beginner to low intermediate level.
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SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: SPAN 2311
Core Category: Language, Philosophy, and Culture
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Note: Accepted in Transfer, not offered at UHCL.
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SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: SPAN 2312
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, an interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
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SPAN 3311 - Intensive Spanish II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focus on the intensive study of spoken and written language to facilitate spontaneity of expression.
Prerequisites: 2000-level Spanish or the equivalent.
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SPAN 3312 - Intensive Spanish III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focus on the intensive study of spoken and written language to facilitate spontaneity of expression.
Prerequisites: SPAN 3311 or the equivalent.
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SPAN 4391 - Selected Topics in Spanish Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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Special Education |
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SPED 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: EDUC 2301
This course provides foundational knowledge of various categories of disabilities and its effects on different variables to include the perspectives of gender, socioeconomic status, cultural responsiveness and access to the general education curriculum.
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SPED 4300 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course will provide a study of teaching students with disabilities and diverse needs with an emphasis on making individualized effective instructional decisions.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 or TCED 1101 (UCHL-Teach candidates accepted into BA Math 7-12 certification or BS Math 7-1 certification or BA Biology 7-12 certification)
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SPED 4311 - Assessment in Special Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
A survey of special education assessment procedures with a focus on alternate assessment procedures used in inclusive settings to link assessment and instruction.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 or equivalent.
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SPED 4312 - Diagnostic Instruction for Learners With Special Needs Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Covers the development and application of curricula, materials, methodologies and classroom practices in response to the strengths and needs of all low-performing students in special education and inclusive settings. Field experiences required.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 or equivalent, SPED 4311 or equivalent.
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SPED 4313 - Individualizing Instruction for Students With Disabilities Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 72
This course is for undergraduate students only. Covers necessary adaptations to meet the learning needs of exceptional students, for prescriptive models for intervention and ways of observing, recording and responding to behaviors. Field experiences required.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 , SPED 4311 , SPED 4312 , SPED 4321 , SPED 4332 or equivalents.
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SPED 4321 - Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A comprehensive study of related legal and social issues and the implementation of techniques for supporting students with challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Field experiences required.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 .
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SPED 4332 - Early Childhood Special Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 20
This course provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood special education. Content integrates theory, law, research and current evidence-based practices associated with serving young children (birth through age 8), who present a wide range of special needs. Emphasis of content is on early childhood programs associated with public schools. Field experience is required.
Prerequisites: SPED 2301 .
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SPED 4333 - Advanced Early Childhood Special Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 20
This course will extend key topics in early childhood special education presented in the SPED 4332 /ECED 4332 course, specifically strategies and techniques used by practitioners in early childhood special education settings serving children birth to age five.
Prerequisites: SPED 4332 or ECED 4332
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SPED 4377 - Practicum in Special Education for Young Children Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 72
Fieldwork with children and/or young infants with special needs to include school-based, agency-based or private programs.
Prerequisites: SPED 4332 and SPED 4333
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SPED 4389 - Independent Study of Individual Differences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and associate dean.
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SPED 4391 - Selected Topics in Special Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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Social Work |
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SWRK 2361 - Introduction to Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: SWRK 2361
Overview of the field of social work, including history, philosophy, values, roles, fields of practice, and settings for professional social work practice. Students are exposed to the BioPsycho-Social approach to practice. Students are required to complete a 40-hour volunteer service-learning placement.
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SWRK 3304 - Issues and Ethics in Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of professional values and behaviors specific to social work as set forth in NASW Code of Ethics and various other codes of ethics for social work professionals.
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SWRK 3314 - Diversity and Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
First of two courses on human behavior and the social environment. Overview of theories and knowledge related to human behavior, growth and development throughout the life cycle with particular attention to human diversity.
Pre- or Co-requisite: SWRK 2361 and SWRK 3304 .
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SWRK 3317 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of the history and current patterns of provision of domestic and international social welfare policies and services as well as the effect of policy on social work practice. Overview of the role of social policy in helping or deterring people in maintaining or achieving optimal health and well-being and the impact of policy on client systems of all sizes is included.
Pre- or Co-requisite: SWRK 2361 and SWRK 3304 .
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SWRK 3324 - Oppression, Diversity, and Social Justice Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Overview of theories and knowledge related to social, cultural and systemic influences on human behavior with particular attention to social and economic justice and persons and groups most affected by oppression.
Pre- or Co-requisite: SWRK 2361 , and SWRK 3304 .
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SWRK 4318 - Social Work Practice I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduction to theories, skills, values, and techniques for social work assessment, intervention and practice evaluation with individuals with particular attention to human diversity and multicultural responsiveness. Only available to students admitted to the BSW program or students who have declared a minor in social work.
Prerequisites: SWRK 2361 , SWRK 3304 , SWRK 3314 , and SWRK 3324 ; all with a C or better. Preferably completion of Overview Requirements (Psychology, Sociology and/or Anthropology).
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SWRK 4319 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Examination of social welfare policy perspectives, models of policy analysis and contemporary social service/welfare policies. Special emphasis is placed on the skills of policy analysis to achieve social and economic justice for oppressed groups within the context of historical and contemporary factors that shape policy. Only available to students admitted to the BSW program.
Prerequisites: SWRK 3317 with a C or better.
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SWRK 4328 - Social Work Practice II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduction to theories, skills, values, and techniques for social work assessment, intervention, and practice evaluation with groups and families with particular attention to human diversity and multicultural responsiveness. Only available to students admitted to the BSW program.
Prerequisites: SWRK 4318 with a C or better.
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SWRK 4338 - Social Work Practice III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduction to theories, skills, values, and techniques for social work assessment, intervention, planned change and practice evaluation with communities and organizations. Only available to students admitted to the BSW program.
Prerequisites: SWRK 4318 with a C or better.
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SWRK 4363 - Experimental Methods and Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Teaching
Fee ($): 40
This course will introduce you to the procedures for conducting experimental research. We will discuss the experimental method and the appropriate statistical procedures for analyzing experimental data.
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SWRK 4370 - Nonexperimental Methods and Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Teaching
Fee ($): 40
This course will introduce you to the procedures for conducting nonexperimental, correlational and qualitative research. We will discuss nonexperimental methods and the appropriate procedures for analyzing nonexperimental data.
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SWRK 4389 - Independent Study in Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of instructor required.
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SWRK 4391 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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SWRK 4619 - Social Work Internship I Credit Hours: 6 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 50
First of two consecutive 240-hour generalist social work practice field placements. Requires participation in the Integrative Seminar. Students must have applied for and been accepted into a field placement with the Social Work program to register for this course.
Prerequisites: All other coursework must be completed with a C or better. Must have the approval of the BSW Program and Field Director. Students may be concurrently enrolled in SWRK 4319 and/or Interdisciplinary Overviews. Any variations require prior approval of the director of Field Education.
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SWRK 4629 - Social Work Internship II Credit Hours: 6 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Practicum
Fee ($): 50
Second of two consecutive 240-hour generalist social work practice field placements.
Prerequisites: All other coursework must be completed. Must have approval of BSW faculty.
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SWEN 3314 - Interface Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The user interface of a software product is a key factor that determines whether a software project succeeds or fails. This course assesses current UI design issues and explores innovative approaches to UI design in terms of cognitive engineering, human perception, attention and language. The intent is to develop new design methodologies, experimenting with new hardware devices, prototyping new software systems, exploring new paradigms for interaction and developing models and theories of interaction.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 .
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SWEN 3320 - Engineering Multimedia Software Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course examines object-oriented design and the development of multimedia software. At a high level, the course examines the physics, biology and psychology of visual and auditory perception and the implications of these processes for the characterization of multimedia software. At an intermediate level, it discusses the use of various patterns in the design of multimedia software. At a lower level, it discusses different ways of adding multimedia functionality to applications with visual and auditory examples (such as image processing, vector graphics, video, animation, audio processing and musical scores).
Prerequisites: CSCI 1370 or CSCI 1471 .
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SWEN 3340 - Principles of Engineering Software Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of software design models and as well as implementation techniques. Design patterns, frameworks, architecture design and component-based design. Designing for qualities such as performance, safety, security, reusability, reliability, etc. is covered as well as principles of OO design and OO analysis using UML (Unified Modeling Language). Introduction to topics of aspect-oriented design, model-driven architectures and service-oriented architectures.
Prerequisites: SWEN 3350 or CSCI 2315 .
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SWEN 3350 - Data Structures for Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course will study the design and implementation issues surrounding the common data structures including arrays, linked lists, queues and stacks; abstract data types, binary trees, binary search trees, heaps, hashing techniques, recursion, as well as the implementation of searching and sorting algorithms.
Prerequisites: CSCI 1320 or CSCI 1370 or equivalent.
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SWEN 4195 - Cooperative Education Work Term Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description.)
Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and director of Cooperative Education.
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SWEN 4314 - Interface Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
The user interface of a software product is a key factor that determines whether a software project succeeds or fails. This course assesses current UI design issues and explores innovative approaches to UI design in terms of cognitive engineering, human perception, attention and language. The intent is to develop new design methodologies, experimenting with new hardware devices, prototyping new software systems, exploring new paradigms for interaction and developing models and theories of interaction.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 .
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SWEN 4317 - Introduction to Game Design and Development Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Principles of game design and development of software for computer gaming.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 .
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SWEN 4318 - Virtual Worlds, Sims and Animation Scripting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
This is a project-based course that explores the design and development of Virtual Worlds and Sims using 3-D graphic software and animation scripting. Development work will include oral presentations, peer reviews and project documentation. Students will need their own laptop and will be required to purchase special software.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 and proficiency in programming.
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SWEN 4320 - Introduction to Software Process and Project Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introduction to Software Process Models, process modeling and improvement; project planning, scheduling and project management.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 or CSCI 2305 recommended
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SWEN 4330 - Software Development in Emerging Domains Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Design and implementation of software in emerging new fields of interest. Topics will include software development in robotics and cell phone applications (apps).
Prerequisites: SWEN 3320 , SWEN 3340 .
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SWEN 4342 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introduction to Software Engineering. Major phases of the software life cycle are introduced from requirements through maintenance.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 or CSCI 2305 or equivalent
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SWEN 4343 - Current Tools and Innovative Technologies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Review of current software engineering tools used in various lifecycle phases in traditional and novel domains. Survey of current and future trends in software engineering including evidence-based software engineering. Course will involve team work on small projects and oral presentation and project report writing.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2315 and one of (CSCI 1370 or CSCI 3311 or equivalent).
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SWEN 4345 - Introduction to Personal Software Process Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Personal evaluation and practice of the software design process, assessments, modeling and improving techniques.
Prerequisites: CSCI 1320 or CSCI 1470 or equivalent.
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SWEN 4346 - Software Testing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Current and traditional testing techniques will be explored and exercised, including but not limited to black box testing, white box, equivalence partitioning, recurrence testing, validation testing, as well as validation and verification techniques.
Prerequisites: CSCI 2305 or CSCI 2315 recommended
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SWEN 4365 - Senior Project I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Students must be in the last year of study before graduation. Students will research a project topic in a chosen area. Students will be exposed to the process of research by writing a proposal for their senior project based on this research and preliminary and high-level designs submitted. Project proposals and design will go through a series of peer reviews with oral presentations and written reports required. Approved project proposals will be developed in Senior Project II.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
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SWEN 4366 - Senior Project II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Projects accepted and begun in Senior Project I are continued to completion in Senior Project II. Periodic presentation and peer reviews are required throughout the semester. A prototype implementation, a technical report and a public presentation are required at minimum at the end of semester.
Prerequisites: SWEN 4365 and approval of instructor.
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SWEN 4391 - Research Topics in SWEN Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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Statistics |
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STAT 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data; probability, sampling, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and the use of statistical software. Not available for mathematics majors.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
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STAT 3308 - Computational Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Descriptive statistics, basic probability concepts, normal distribution, parameter estimation, testing of hypothesis, correlation and regression, statistical computation using Excel.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or equivalent. Not available for mathematics majors.
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STAT 3334 - Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Graphical representation of data, measures of centrality and variability, concepts and rules of probability, discrete probability distribution, normal distribution, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, parameter estimation, testing of hypothesis, two sample methods, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 , MATH 2414 ; Not available for mathematics majors.
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STAT 4315 - Applied Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
One and two sample methods, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, analysis of covariance, statistical modeling and robustness. Introduction to statistical computation using Excel and statistical software packages.
Prerequisites: STAT 3308 or equivalent.
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STAT 4326 - Introduction to Survey Sampling Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to the design of sample surveys and the analysis of survey data. This course emphasizes practical applications of survey methodology. Sample designs covered include simple random sampling, systematic sampling; stratified, cluster and multistage sampling. Analytical methods include sample size determination, ratio and regression estimation and imputation for missing data.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.
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STAT 4328 - Introduction to Statistical Computing Packages Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to the statistical computing packages, such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, R, SAS, etc. The course will focus on basic data display (including various plots and tables) and fundamental statistical analysis, such as one- and two-sample hypothesis tests, simple analysis of variance, simple regression data analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 .
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STAT 4333 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Introduction to SAS and R; topics include data management, reporting, graphical displays, macros, statistical analysis and interpretation and related topics.
Prerequisites: MATH 4345 /STAT 4345 or instructor approval.
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STAT 4344 - Introduction to Probability Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Sample space, probability function, combinatorics, discrete and continuous random variables, special probability distributions, moment generating function, multivariate distributions and central limit theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 .
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STAT 4345 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, nonparametric statistics, analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 4344 /STAT 4344 .
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STAT 4346 - Probability for Actuarial Exam P1 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
This course is designed to help students prepare for the first actuarial exam preparation. This course consists of introducing/ reviewing concepts and rules of probability and statistics and studying sample actuarial examinations and related material. Students are given sample problems from past actuarial examinations to study outside of class. The solution of these problems and related material are discussed in class.
Prerequisites: MATH 4344 /STAT 4344 .
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STAT 4348 - Introduction to Financial Math for Exam FM Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
This course is designed to help students prepare for the second actuarial exam preparation. This course consists of introducing the basics of sample interest and discount, compound interest and discount and simple annuities and studying sample actuarial examinations and related material. Students are given sample problems from past actuarial examinations to study outside of class. The solution of these problems and related material are discussed in class.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 .
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STAT 4350 - Financial Economics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A mathematical insight of some fundamental concepts of financial mathematics and financial economics and their application to real world business situations and basic risk management. An introduction to mathematical approach to understanding stochastic calculus, asset pricing, hedging and portfolio theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 4344 /STAT 4344 .
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Studies in Language and Culture |
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SILC 4301 - Spanish for Bilingual Teachers Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Development of advanced reading and writing skills in Spanish with special emphasis on communication with the bilingual community. Course taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Fluency in Spanish.
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SILC 4302 - Introduction to the Study of Languages Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the English language.
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SILC 4310 - Foundations of Bilingual and ESL Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Survey of social, political, economic and educational issues related to the development and implementation of bilingual education and ESL programs.
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SILC 4311 - ESL Methods Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Emphasis on teaching English to second language learners in the ESL classroom and on putting theory into practice.
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SILC 4312 - Content-Based ESL Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Issues related to the integration of content with ESL instruction. Field experiences required.
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SILC 4313 - Language Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Analysis of language acquisition and second-language learning.
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SILC 4315 - Theories of American Pluralism Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A review of theoretical foundations of pluralism and their impact on mainstream America.
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SILC 4316 - Bilingual Curriculum in the Content Areas Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study and design of the content area curriculum within a bilingual education program. Course taught in Spanish and English.
Prerequisites: Fluency in Spanish and SILC 4301 .
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SILC 4317 - Developing Content Literacy in the Bilingual Classroom Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Methods of developing English literacy in the bilingual classroom content areas. Emphasis is on the relationship between native language and second language development.
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SILC 4318 - Linguistic Diversity in Young Children Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The purpose of this course is to examine the language development of children from birth to age 8. Emphasis is placed on first and second language acquisition, the role of the first language and how second language development can be supported.
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SILC 4351 - Development of Biliteracy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A comprehensive study of theories and research dealing with the development of biliteracy. Course taught in Spanish and English.
Prerequisites: Fluency in Spanish and SILC 4301 .
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SILC 4389 - Independent Study in Bilingual Education/ESL Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and associate dean.
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SILC 4391 - Selected Topics in the Studies of Language and Culture Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by title each time course offered.
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Systems Engineering |
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SENG 4310 - Introduction to Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Overview of the systems engineering discipline. Topics include the systems engineering process, fundamentals of engineering economy and an introduction to probability and expectation with systems engineering applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 .
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TCED 1101 - Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Mathematics and Science Step I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Introduction to mathematics and science teaching as a career. Discussions include standards-based lesson design and various teaching and behavior management strategies. Field experience required.
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TCED 1102 - Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Mathematics and Science Step II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Topics may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics and science teaching; various teaching methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; and learner outcomes. Field experience required.
Prerequisites: TCED 1101 with a grade of at least C or consent of UHCLTeach Co-director.
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TCED 1301 - Exploring Teaching as a Profession Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course provides an introduction to the teaching profession and course content is aligned to the State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards. Field experiences required.
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TCED 1306 - Relational Aspects of Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The social interaction and relational aspects of learning are explored in this course. Various interactional styles and supportive surveys are presented. Discussions explore how these aspects of the affective domain of learning impact learner progress in the current public educational system. Observations of teachers interacting with learners in the school are included as reflection points of course papers. Field experience is required.
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TCED 2301 - Knowing and Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Psychological foundations of learning; problem solving in mathematics and science education utilizing technology; principles of expertise and novice understanding of subject matter; implications of high stakes testing; and foundations of formative and summative assessment.
Prerequisites: TCED 1102 with a grade of at least C or consent of UHCLTeach Co-director.
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TCED 2302 - Questioning Strategies to Promote Learning Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Various types of questions and the purpose of different questioning strategies are present in the course. Assignments that demonstrate the application of questioning strategies through simulations with peers are utilized. In-class discussions on the effectiveness of various questioning strategies will be conducted, as well as individual research on identified topics related to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
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TCED 2303 - Classroom Interactions Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab, cooperative settings); examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathematics and science education; overview of policy related to mathematics and science education. Field experience required.
Prerequisites: TCED 1102 with a grade of at least C or consent of UHCLTeach co-director.
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TCED 3300 - Perspectives on Science and Math Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduction to the historical, social and philosophical implications of mathematics and science through investigation of pivotal experiments and findings.
Prerequisites: TCED 2301 or TCED 2303 with a grade of at least C or consent of a UHCLTeach Co-director.
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TCED 3301 - Research Methods in Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Recent developments and research methods in science and mathematics.
Prerequisites: TCED 2301 or TCED 2303 with a grade of at least C or consent of a UHCLTeach Co-director.
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TCED 3302 - Instructional Practices in Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course presents an overview of instructional practices used in public education. Observations of lessons taught by veteran teachers in the schools are included to build conceptual and experiential knowledge of common pedagogy. Critical examination of effectiveness of instructional practices is explored through discussion and assignments. Field experience required.
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TCED 3304 - Social Justice and Critical Issues in Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Coverage of social issues that currently exist in public schools will be presented and discussed. Socratic discussion circles will serve as one format for exploring issues. Critical examination of potential unexamined biases within learners’ own world views are central to course coverage. Reflection in positional papers serves as the main assignments.
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TCED 4079 - Post-Degree Internship in Teaching Credit Hours: 0 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
This internship is restricted to members of UHCL’s Alternative Certification Program. Field experiences required in a public school setting.
Prerequisites: TCED 4678 and TCED 4679 and approval of the associate dean.
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TCED 4100 - Core Subjects Teacher Seminar Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 15
This course is designed to assist EC-6 and 4-8 candidates seeking core subject certifications to understand the state and federal rules and standards for their chosen fields. Completion of the course is dependent upon candidates meeting syllabus requirements.
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TCED 4102 - Secondary (4-8 and 7-12) Content Teacher Seminar Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 15
This course is designed to assist 4-8 and 7-12 candidates seeking content-specific certifications to understand the state and federal rules and standards for their chosen fields. Completion of the course is dependent upon candidate meeting syllabus requirements.
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TCED 4300 - Project Based Instruction Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Foundations of project-based, case-based, and problem-based learning environments; principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education; classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms. Field experience required.
Prerequisites: TCED 3300 or TCED 3301 with a grade of at least C or consent of UHCLTeach Co-director.
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