Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Undergraduate Courses


A complete list of undergraduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • GEOL 322 - Paleogeography, Paleoclimatology, Paleoecology


    Designed for Geology and Environmental Geosciences majors and minors. Methods and techniques for analysis of geological deposits, and records of geohistory of biological communities and environments on the Earth’s surface. Discussion and application of new and classical tools in reconstruction of past environments and geography and fossil evidence of biotic evolution and analysis of fossil communities over time. Lectures, laboratory, and a field trip. Except with departmental approval, students may not receive credit from both GEOL 320 and GEOL 322.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121, or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 325 - Solid Earth Composition


    Introduction to the solid Earth, particularly its chemistry, mineralogy, and lithologic heterogeneity. Includes the basics of mineralogy, optical mineralogy, and petrology. Lectures, laboratories centered around the use of the petrographic microscope, and a three- or four-day field trip.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 330 - Global Cycles


    Chemical, physical, and biological interactions among Earth’s atmosphere/hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Origin and evolution of the atmosphere and oceans; biogeochemical cycles of carbon, oxygen, sulfur, and nutrients; humans as geologic and geochemical agents. Cycles put in the context of the global environmental system and examined in time using specific examples from the geologic record. Laboratory analysis of environmental data drawn from geochemistry, geology, and contemporary sources such as earth observing satellites.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322, CHEM 210, and CHEM 212.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 335 - Dynamics and Structure of the Earth


    Integrative study of how dynamic tectonic processes create and shape the internal structure and surface of the Earth. Movement of tectonic plates and how interactions along plate boundaries create faults, folds, and fractures. Earth’s gravity and magnetic fields, the mechanics of rock deformation and how remote sensing techniques are used to explore the Earth’s internal structure. Real-world data to introduce laboratory techniques for describing and interpreting geologic structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 344X - Astronomy


    Crosslisted as PHYS 344. Modern views on the structure of the universe. Our solar system, stars, galaxies, and quasars. Astronomy as an interdisciplinary science, emphasizing the underlying physical principles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHYS 211 or PHYS 273.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 350 - Internship in Geosciences


    Internship in an off-campus public or private agency, organization, or company in a field related to Geology and Environmental Geosciences, under the academic supervision of department undergraduate adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Credit earned in GEOL 350 may not be used to fulfill department requirements for undergraduate degrees. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • GEOL 390 - Introduction to Groundwater


    Introduction to hydrologic, resource, and geochemical aspects of groundwater and its interaction with surface water; environmental and groundwater quality aspects; aquifers and resources of Illinois; quantitative groundwater hydrology at pre-calculus level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121; or GEOG 101 and GEOG 102; and MATH 155 or MATH 211 or MATH 229 or higher.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 399 - Honors Volcanology


    The study of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions designed for non-geology major honors students. Includes considerations of magma, plate tectonics, pyroclastic phenomena, extraterrestrial volcanism, and eruption prediction.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 401 - Third Clinical High School/Middle School Experience in Earth and Space Science


    Seminar directed to designing earth science instruction to meet state and national standards. Attention given to skills geoscience teachers must possess related to the design and use of instructional methods. Includes a minimum of 40 hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the earth science classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: GEOL 495X.

    Credits: 2
  
  • GEOL 402 - Sedimentology


    Introduction to the study of sediments and sedimentary rocks: texture, structure, composition, and interpretation. Emphasis on depositional processes, sedimentary facies, and analysis of different environments and depositional systems. Procedures for sedimentary analysis. Lectures, two hours of laboratory, and field trips.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 330, or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 404 - Departmental Seminar


    Weekly presentations by graduate students, staff, and guests. Credit earned in GEOL 404 may not be used to fulfill department requirements for undergraduate degrees. May be repeated a maximum of 4 semesters. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325 or consent of the department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • GEOL 405 - Stratigraphy


    Introduction to methods of stratigraphic data gathering and analysis. Construction of stratigraphic cross-sections and stratigraphic columns. Analysis of field data and virtual field trips to collect data and synthesize it. Overview of the stratigraphy of North America including development of the major stratigraphic patterns of the continent, models for their development, and sequences related to major natural resources.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 407 - Global Climate Change through Time


    Exploration of past climate and how this is relevant to modern and future climate change. Sedimentary rocks, ice, and a variety of organic remains are libraries housing a diverse number of proxies that paleoclimatologists can use for their detective work in deciphering how Earth’s climate has changed in the past and to attribute causes that have driven those changes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior or senior standing, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 409X - Water Quality


    Crosslisted as BIOS 409X, ENVS 409, and PHHE 409X. Survey of microbiological and chemical parameters affecting water quality and their associated public health aspects. Topics include microbial detection methods, waterborne disease, organic and inorganic parameters, drinking water, wastewater treatment plants, source water, and risk assessment. Lectures, laboratories, and a field trip.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 410 - Structural and Determinative Mineralogy


    Crystal structures and the chemical and physical factors that govern them. Mineralogical techniques including X-ray, thermal, infra-red and microprobe analysis are emphasized in the laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 211, CHEM 213, and GEOL 325.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 411 - Optical Mineralogy


    Principles of optics, optical properties of minerals, and the relationship between optical properties and crystallography; measurement of optical properties and mineral identification by the immersion method and in thin section.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 412 - Petrography


    Study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in both hand specimen and thin section. Detailed rock and mineral identification. Lectures, laboratory, and field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 415 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


    Introduction to origin and properties of magma, magmatic differentiation, geochemistry of igneous rocks, igneous textures and their origins, agents and types of metamorphism, metamorphic textures and their origins, metamorphic facies, metamorphic reactions and phase equilibria.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325 or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 419 - Elements of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry


    Chemical principles applied to the study of mineral equilibria and to solving geologic problems, with emphasis on high-temperature (igneous and metamorphic) processes. Origin and abundances of the elements; aspects of the composition of the solar system and of the earth’s interior.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 211, CHEM 213, and GEOL 325, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 420 - Geochemistry of the Earth’s Surface


    Natural chemical processes occurring at and near the earth’s surface. Carbonate equilibria, chemical weathering, oxidation-reduction reactions, and mineral stability relations. Introduction to geochemical cycles and the evolution of sedimentary rocks.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 211, CHEM 213, and GEOL 325.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 421 - Environmental Geochemistry


    Exploration of topics in pollution geochemistry including hydrologic and geochemical framework; human-influenced distribution and circulation of metals, radioactive materials, and complex organic compounds; and governmental response to current pollution problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Any 100- or 200-level geology course, CHEM 211 and CHEM 213, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 425 - Engineering Geology


    Utilization and characterization of earth materials for geotechnical and environmental engineering. Assessment of soils and rock quality, Atterberg limits, soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical testing, compaction theory, dewatering, slope stability, and seismic hazards. Case histories and problem solving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325, MATH 211 or MATH 229, and PHYS 210 or PHYS 253, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 427 - Planetary Geoscience


    Origin, evolution, surfaces, and interiors of planetary bodies with emphasis on results from recent space probe missions. Includes topics such as planetary surface processes, structure and geodynamics of planetary interiors, geophysical exploration of planets, planetary remote sensing, engineering properties of planetary soils and rocks, water on Mars, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Any 100-level GEOL class or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 429 - Inquiry-Based Field Experiences for Earth Science Teachers


    Field and library survey of the salient geological features and landforms of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Open only to licensed teachers and students pursuing licensure.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Introductory course in physical and historical geology and consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 442 - Geomorphology


    Crosslisted as GEOG 442X. Systematic study of geologic processes affecting the evolution of the earth’s surface. Emphasis on glacial, fluvial, and coastal processes and their relationship to the development of landforms under diverse climates of the past and present. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOG 101 and GEOG 102, or GEOL 105, or GEOL 120, or GEOL 120 and GEOL 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 444 - Economic Geology


    Introduction to metallic and nonmetallic resources, including coal, petroleum, and groundwater. Investigation of ore-forming processes, including studies of ore minerals and suites. Economic, geopolitical, and geological factors related to resource development will be considered. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 335 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 447 - Quantitative Techniques in Geology


    Survey of methods and practices of quantifying, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing geologic data.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 211 or MATH 229, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 458X - Vertebrate Paleontology


    Crosslisted as BIOS 458. Survey of the history of vertebrates, focusing on key evolutionary innovations such as the evolution of bone, the invasion of land, and the origin of endothermy. Examination of fossils and the interpretation of them in the context of their geological settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 460 - Plate Tectonics


    History, fundamentals, and consequences of plate tectonic theory. Early ideas, including continental drift and seafloor spreading. Using magnetics and seismicity to determine plate motions. Performing plate rotations. Study of driving forces, and interactions at plate boundaries. Competing ideas, such as the expanding Earth theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 335 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 464 - Earthquake Geophysics


    Comprehensive overview of earthquake causes and effects. Review of recent destructive earthquakes and earthquake hazards. Locating earthquakes, estimating magnitude and quantitative evaluation of earthquake sources, first-motions, and stress conditions along seismically-active faults. Properties of the crust, mantle, and core deduced from earthquake waves. Earthquake triggering mechanisms, reservoir-induced seismicity, and earthquake prediction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 335, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 468 - Geomicrobiology


    Crosslisted as BIOS 468X. Role of microorganisms in diverse environments at and below the surface of the earth. Topics include life in extreme environments, biodegradation and remediation, biogeochemical cycling, and astrobiology, examined from the perspectives of geochemistry, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and ecosystem studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 470 - Invertebrate Paleontology


    Crosslisted as BIOS 469X. Principal invertebrate fossil forms of the geologic record, treated from the standpoint of their evolution, and the identification of fossil specimens. Two lectures and two hours of laboratory. Several field trips required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Major in biological sciences or geology and environmental geosciences.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 471 - Introduction to Micropaleontology


    Crosslisted as BIOS 466X. Morphology, classification, paleogeography, stratigraphic application, and geochemistry of calcareous, siliceous, and phosphatic microfossils.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 322 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 475 - Science Across Time and Culture


    Crosslisted as BIOS 484X, CHEM 490X, ENVS 475X, and PHYS 490X. Examination of major concepts of science and how they evolved. Comparison and contrast of the role and practice of science in various cultures and examination of the interaction between science, technology, and culture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121, or consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • GEOL 477 - Field Methods in Environmental Geosciences


    Field camp designed to train students in field methods and integrative problem solving related to environmental geosciences covering topics such as field methods in hydrogeology, surface-water and vadose-zone hydrology, water quality analysis, ecosystem health, environmental surface geophysics, site evaluation and techniques, and regional landscape history and environmental change. Offered during summer session only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325, GEOL 330, GEOL 335, and either GEOL 390 or GEOL 490, or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • GEOL 478 - Geologic Field Work


    Field camp. Offered during summer session only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 330, GEOL 335, and GEOL 405. CRQ: GEOL 479.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 479 - Geologic Field Work


    Continuation of field camp.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: GEOL 478.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 481 - Sedimentary Petrology


    Emphasis on laboratory analysis of siliciclastic and carbonate rocks to determine depositional and diagenetic histories. Lectures and two-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325 and GEOL 330, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 482 - Transition to the Professional Earth and Space Science Teacher


    A transitioning experience in which the licensure candidate achieves closure on the initial phase of professional preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional growth as a practicing teacher. Candidate will reflect on the preparatory experience and complete documentation demonstrating ability to perform as a qualified earth science teacher. Such documentation will include, but not be limited to, the electronic portfolio, a professional development plan, and a resume.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: GEOL 487 or consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • GEOL 483 - Interdisciplinary Teaching of Science in Secondary Education


    Crosslisted as BIOS 402X, CHEM 493X, ENVS 483X, and PHYS 493X. Methods and theory for the teaching of interdisciplinary science in grades 6-12. Exploration of the nature and purpose of science and its underlying assumptions, the social and cultural challenges in science teaching, and the potential solutions to these challenges through research, discussion, and reflection. Use of state and national science standards to develop student learning objectives and to design inquiry-based lesson plans, micro-teaching, construction and use of assessment rubrics, and ongoing development of a professional portfolio.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 484X - Use of Technology in Secondary Science Teaching


    Crosslisted as PHYS 494. Selected methods for the evaluation and use of technology in both the instructional and laboratory setting in secondary science education. Topics may include the interfacing of computers for data acquisition in the laboratory, strategies for integrating the Internet into the curriculum, and use of video/multimedia equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • GEOL 485 - Volcanology


    Examination of volcanoes, types of volcanic eruptions, magma sources and storage, lava flows, and pyroclastic deposits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 486X - Science Teaching in the Elementary, Middle, and Junior High School: Grades K-9


    Crosslisted as PHYS 492. Selected instructional methods and materials for teaching science in elementary, middle, and junior high schools with emphasis on the physical sciences. Analysis of modern curricula and practice in the use of associated laboratory materials developed for use at all level from grades K-9. Designed for the classroom teacher and pre-teacher, but open to science supervisors and administrators.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: A general physical science course or equivalent and consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 487 - Student Teaching High School/Middle School Earth and Space Science


    Student teaching in grades 6-12, assignments made by the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences. Also see “Educator Licensure Requirements” for other regulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 495X and consent of department.

    Credits: 10
  
  • GEOL 488 - Environmental Change


    Examination of physical, chemical, and biological processes that cause environments to change naturally or under the influence of human activities. Consideration of environments at several different size scales, from small water sheds/forests, to larger lake systems, to the global atmospheric-ocean system. Emphasis on the roles of positive and negative feedback in controlling the state of environments and their susceptibility to change.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Any 100- or 200- level BIOS, GEOG, GEOL course; CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; and MATH 229 or MATH 211; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 489 - Undergraduate Research


    Independent work in geology under the direction of a faculty member. Open only to seniors. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • GEOL 490 - Hydrogeology


    Comprehensive introduction to hydrogeology: groundwater occurrence, physics of flow, aquifer characteristics, basic groundwater chemistry, aspects of groundwater contamination, resources, and environmental hydrogeology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121; and MATH 211 or MATH 229, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 491 - Geophysical Well Logging


    Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of electric, sonic, radioactive, and other well logs. Physical and electrical properties of saturated rock and soil applied to petroleum, mining, and groundwater exploration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 325; and PHYS 210 or PHYS 253; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 492X - Hydrology


    Crosslisted as GEOG 492. Quantitative examination of the properties, occurrence, distribution, and circulation of water near the earth’s surface and its relation to the environment. Emphasis on applying fundamental physical principles to understand surface and subsurface hydrological processes. Lecture, laboratory, and field trip.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOG 101 and GEOG 102, or GEOL 120; and MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 493 - Groundwater Geophysics


    Survey of geophysical methods commonly employed in groundwater investigations. Applications of geophysics to groundwater exploration, contaminant migration, and aquifer evaluation as well as the theoretical basis for surface and borehole geophysical measurements. Case histories to illustrate field procedures and interpretation methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 211 or MATH 229; and PHYS 210 or PHYS 253; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 494 - Special Topics in Geology and Environmental Geosciences


    Lectures, discussion, readings, and reports on topics of special interest in a particular field of geology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open to seniors only.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • GEOL 495X - Teaching of Physical Sciences


    Crosslisted as CHEM 495X and PHYS 495. Preparation for licensure in grades 6-12 in one or more of the fields of physical science: physics, chemistry, earth science, and general science. Examination and analysis of modern curricula: classroom and laboratory organization: microteaching and observation of teaching; lesson planning; multicultural education; teaching science to the exceptional child; reading and the teaching of science; methods of evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 401 or GEOL 401 or PHYS 401.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 496 - Geophysics


    Intended for majors in all areas of geology. Introduction to the basic principles of geophysical techniques applicable to the solution of geological and environmental problems that range in scale from local to global.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 211 or MATH 229 and PHYS 210 or PHYS 253, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GEOL 497 - Regional Field Geology


    Extended field trips to regions of broad geologic interest. Emphasis on understanding the region as a whole, as well as its relationships to adjacent areas. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • GEOL 498 - Senior Thesis


    Independent research on a geological problem under the direction of a faculty adviser leading to the completion of a written report and oral presentation to a thesis committee. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • GEOL 499 - Senior Thesis - Honors


    Independent research for honors students on a geological problem under the direction of a faculty adviser leading to the completion of a written report and oral presentation to a thesis committee. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HDFS 180 - Personal Development and the Family


    Self-concept in relation to family. Influence upon personality development and the maturing person. Development of intimate relationships.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 207 - The Consumer


    Role of family members as consumers; influence of values and goals upon consumption practices; information and protection for the consumer.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 230 - Child Development


    Understanding of developmental principles of children under 8 years of age. Includes observation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PSYC 102.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 231 - An Observational Approach to the Study and Assessment of Young Children


    Observational techniques and other assessment methods used in the study of young children (0-8 years) in inclusive natural and experimental settings. Emphasis on children from 0-5 years of age, diverse learners and learning environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 240 - Teaching and Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    Introduction to family and consumer sciences education and the role of the teacher in planning and implementing instruction for middle/junior high school and high school level students. Twenty clock hours of early field experience. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA and passing the Test of Academic Proficiency in the Illinois Licensure Testing System.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society


    Survey of human growth and development from conception to death with emphasis on interaction and socialization processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: PSYC 102.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 284 - Introduction to Family Relationships


    Family development and internal family social processes using systemic perspectives. Family strengths and diversity. Interaction and communication patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PSYC 102 or SOCI 170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 285 - Introduction to Family Life Education


    Introduction to and history of the profession and practice of family life education, including needs assessment, evaluation of programs, understanding group process, and contexts of family life education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 293 - Cooperative Education I for Child Development


    Cooperative work experience for students in the child development emphasis in family and consumer sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared child development or pre-major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HDFS 294 - Cooperative Education I for Family Social Services


    Cooperative work experience for students in the family social services emphasis in family and consumer sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Declared family social services or pre-major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HDFS 330 - Principles of Guiding Young Children


    Based on a knowledge of normal developmental sequence of young children, the course is designed to help the student identify, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the purposes and techniques of working with young children. Behavior and guidance principles are studied through observation in the child development laboratory and through other media. Cannot be taken concurrently with HDFS 331.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 331 - Inclusive Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents


    Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs for young children (conception through 2 years) and their parents. Emphasis on the selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 331A - Practicum in Early Childhood Studies: Infants and Toddlers


    Participation and observation in infant-toddler settings for a minimum of 30 clock hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing and completion of HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 1
  
  • HDFS 332 - Inclusive Program Planning for Children 3-8 Years of Age and Their Parents


    Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs outside traditional school settings for children ages 3-8 years and their parents. Emphasis on selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 343 - Family Financial Planning


    Principles of management as related to family finances.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: STAT 208.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 344 - Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Sciences


    Planning critical science-based curriculum for family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings to meet individual, community, and societal needs. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 240, at least 18 semester hours of HDFS course work, and admission to the school’s educator licensure program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 345 - Methods and Resources for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences


    Selection, development, and use of teaching methods and materials in family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 344.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 382 - Group Process and Personal and Family Functioning


    Employment of group interaction in studying the ways personality limits and/or enhances personal and family functioning. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 180 with a grade of C or better, admission to the family social services emphasis, and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 383 - Clinical Applications in Family Social Services


    Introduction to theory and techniques of family intervention with exposure to interviewing. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 382 with a grade of C or better, and 50 hours of approved community service in social service agencies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 384 - Asian American Families


    Analysis of Asian American families using theories, methods, and research findings. Emphasis on the process of immigration, family formation in the United States, family dynamics, family obligations and intergenerational relationship, interracial families, changing gender roles, marriage, identity formation, family and the life cycle, and family strengths.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284 or SOCI 170.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 393 - Cooperative Education II for Child Development


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the child development emphasis in family and consumer sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 293 or equivalent, declared child development major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HDFS 394 - Cooperative Education II for Family Social Services


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the family social services emphasis in family and consumer sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 294 or equivalent, declared family social services major, and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HDFS 398 - Cooperative Education for Family and Individual Development


    Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the family and individual development emphasis in family and consumer sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading may be used. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open only to declared human development and family sciences majors in the family and individual development emphasis with senior standing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: A grade of C or better in HDFS 280 or PSYC 225; and a grade of C or better in HDFS 284; and declared family and individual development major, senior standing; and at least two of the following: HDFS 437, HDFS 438, HDFS 482, HDFS 483, HDFS 488; and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 407 - Consumer Protection


    Current trends in consumption; consumer movement in the United States; laws and agencies protecting and serving the consumer; product analysis using appropriate materials and skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 431 - Internship in Family Social Services


    Supervised participation in professional settings. Students will be assigned to experiences appropriate to their professional interest in family social services. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. When taken in conjunction with HDFS 394, Cooperative Education II for Family Social Services, total enrolled credit hours in both courses may not exceed 15 hours. S/U grading basis may be used. See special requirements as may apply to internship according to major.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 7-15
  
  • HDFS 432 - Theories of Child Development


    Analysis of the major theories of child development and their implications in working with young children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS or ECS major; at least junior standing; and a grade of C or better in the following: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324; and HDFS 280 or PSYC 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 433 - Introduction to Child Life Theory and Practice


    Educate and prepare students for working with pediatric patients and families in the healthcare setting. Through review of the theoretical framework and exploration of the clinical role of the Child Life practice, students will gain knowledge of the importance of play and preparation for the child and family in the healthcare setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 434 - Administration and Supervision of Quality Programs for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds


    Planning the total inclusive program: the administration and supervision of various types of quality inclusive group care for children from diverse backgrounds. Topics to promote quality care and education, including program philosophy, program assessments, personnel supervision and management, financial management, leadership, and advocacy. Service learning and professional association components.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and HDFS 280 or PSYC 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 437 - Parent-Child Interaction From Birth to 8 Years


    Parent-child interactions in the home and in institutions (e.g., early childhood care and educational settings in public and private schools, community service agencies, hospitals, and parent-child centers). Survey of theory, research, and professional early childhood practice regarding parent-child interaction, and parent education and involvement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284; and one of the following: HDFS 230 or HDFS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 438 - Parent Education


    Basic principles in organization, formulation, and presentation of parent study programs. Experiences in ways of working with parents of children from preschool through adolescence. Uses of group dynamics and mass media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284, at least junior standing, and HDFS 230 or PSYC 324 or EPS 304.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 439 - Infant Development in the Family: Typical and Atypical


    The typical and atypical development of infants in the context of the family. Study of major scientific findings concerning typical and atypical prenatal and postnatal development of the child from conception through the first two years of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 445 - Management of Human and Family Resources


    Integration of theory and research for practice related to management of resources by individuals and families. Exploration of multicultural perspectives on resource management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS major; at least junior standing; and a grade of C or better in the following: HDFS 180 or HDFS 280 or PSYC 225, and HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 475 - Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (Secondary)


    Student teaching for a period of time agreed upon by student and adviser but for a total of no less than one semester. Includes required attendance at on-campus seminars. Applications are made through a family and consumer sciences educator licensure adviser. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 344 and HDFS 345, minimum 3.00 GPA in HDFS 344 and HDFS 345.

    Credits: 12
  
  • HDFS 481 - Professional Practices in Family Social Services


    Introduction to typical community family social service agencies. Includes internal function and structures and networking with other agencies, the role of the intern and entry-level worker, selected legislative statutes which relate to clients, and ethical behavior of employees and interns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS major and HDFS 180 and HDFS 280 and HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 482 - Child Abuse and Neglect


    Overview of child maltreatment, neglect, and family violence. Consequences of child maltreatment for child development. Summary of laws regarding child maltreatment. The professional’s role in prevention and mandated reporting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284; and HDFS 230 or HDFS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 483 - Social Policy, Children and Families


    Impact of social policy on children and families with a focus on the U.S. Roles and responsibilities of family professionals regarding policy that affects families. Application to current issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284; and HDFS 230 or HDFS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 484 - Family Theories


    Micro and macro theoretical approaches to family relationships; integration and application of theories and research to family processes and the practice of family science and family life education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FCNS major; at least junior standing; and a grade of C or better in the following: HDFS 280 or PSYC 225, and HDFS 284.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 485 - Methodology in Family Life Education


    Provides training in Family Life Educator methodology for aspiring family life educators. Introduction to the history of the profession and practice of family life education, instruction on how to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate family life education programs in a variety of community settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Family and consumer sciences major, a grade of C or better in HDFS 180 and HDFS 284, a grade of C or better in HDFS 280 or PSYC 225, and senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 486 - Aging and the Family


    Family roles of the middle aged and elderly, including care giving and receiving; cultural variation; workforce and leisure participation; financial status; health status; housing needs; and the role of public and private agencies and institutions in the provision of services for the elderly.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 280 or PSYC 225, and HDFS 284, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 487 - Overview of Marriage and Family Therapy


    Introduction to the clinical work of marriage and family therapists with individuals, couples, and families. Includes an overview of the primary clinical theories of marriage and family therapy to facilitate an understanding of family and other relationships from a systems perspective. Provides a strong foundation for students considering a career as a professional therapist. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least junior standing. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 488 - Working with Ethnically Diverse Children and Families in the U.S.


    Influences of culture and ethnicity on family dynamics and child development. Historical, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact family processes and child rearing practices of ethnically diverse groups. Professional skills for effectively interacting with and serving culturally diverse populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284 and one of the following: HDFS 230, or HDFS 280/PSYC 225, and at least junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 489 - Topical Issues in Human Development and Family Sciences


    Selected topics affecting child development and family life. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic changes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 284; and one of the following: HDFS 230 or HDFS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HDFS 490 - Practicum in Infant and Child Development Laboratories


    Supervised on-campus practicum in child development. Opportunities for planning and supervising inclusive programs for infants and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, up to 7 years of age. No more than 15 semester hours from field experiences in HDFS 393 and HDFS 490 may be applied toward graduation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FACS 498 and see emphasis 3, child development, special requirements.

    Credits: 12
  
  • HDFS 493 - Internship in Child Development


    Supervised participation in professional early childhood and/or other related settings. Students will be assigned to experiences appropriate to their professional interest in child development. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. S/U grading basis may be used. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 330, HDFS 331, HDFS 332 and HDFS 490. 

    Credits: 1-3
 

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