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Industrial and Systems Engineering |
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ISYE 455 - Manufacturing Metrology
Study of concepts, theories, and techniques of automated inspection. Topics include dimensional measurement, in-process measurement and control, coordinate measuring machines, automated visual inspection, quality control, and process capability analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 460 - Facilities Planning and Design
Principles and practice of the planning of facility layout and material handling equipment for manufacturing and service systems. Topics include analytical approaches in site location, facility layout, material handling, and storage systems. Discussion of systematic procedures and computer-aided techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: ISYE 350 and ISYE 370.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 461 - Warehousing and Distribution Systems
Introduction to warehousing and distribution center operations and their roles in supply chains, modern material handling equipment, and algorithms involved in the design and operation of warehouses and distribution centers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 466 - Analysis and Design of Supply Chain Systems
Analysis of material and information flows in complex production-distribution networks. Knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for designing supply chains. Focus on the use of analytical modeling techniques to understand and manage supply chains. Topics include planning demand and supply, inventory management, transportation, network design and facilities decisions, and coordination in a supply chain.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 440 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 470 - Introduction to Data Analytics for Engineers
A broad introduction to the key analytical tools and techniques to effectively extract and interpret complex patterns found in large amounts of data. Reinforce statistic modeling skills, and develop core skills to make informed decisions. Major topics include: data manipulation and transformation, data visualization, sampling methods, classification methods, linear regression analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350; and CSCI 240; or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 472 - Queueing Methods for Services and Manufacturing
Behavior of queueing systems, focusing on mathematical models, and diagnosis and correction of problems. Arrival process, service policies, waiting line disciplines, bottlenecks, and networks. Reducing delay through control and design.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 371.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 474 - Scheduling and Logistics
Special topics on applied operations research with focus on theory of scheduling and logistics. Major topics include: single and multiple-stage scheduling problems, vehicle routing and scheduling problems, bin packing problems, concepts of supply chain, heuristics, modern tools to solve this type of problems, and solution implementation issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 440 and CSCI 240, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 475 - Decision Analysis for Engineering
Elementary quantitative decision making when random factors are present. Decision trees, assessment of choices using expected utility, influence diagrams, and the value of information.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350 or UBUS 223.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 477 - Heuristic Optimization
Introduction to heuristic methods to solve integer or combinatorial problems, characteristics and limitation of each method, theory and applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 480 - Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Design and analysis of industrial systems using computer simulation models. Choice of input distributions, generation of random variates, design and construction of simulation models and experiments, and interpretation of generated output.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 350 or UBUS 223; and CSCI 240 and ISYE 371; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 482 - Engineering Information Systems
Basic concepts, design, development, and the use of engineering information systems. Topics include architecture and components of engineering information systems, problem analysis, modeling, design, development, and validation of application systems. Theoretical and practical issues related to manipulation of engineering information and design of queries. Examples of engineering information systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CSCI 240 or OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 490 - Systems Engineering Management
Introduction to the fundamental principles of systems engineering and their applications to the development and management of complex systems. Address modern systems engineering and management principles through systems definition, requirements analysis, and design and implementation of systems. Examine the processes of systems engineering from the perspective of system life cycle. Presentation of modeling tools and their use with respect to system optimization and architecture evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 230; and either ISYE 335 or STAT 208 or STAT 350; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 492 - Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design Project Proposal
Discussion on global effects of engineering solution including social, environmental, political, economical, and ethical concerns. Emphasis on writing business case or proposal for solving industrial and systems engineering problems. Discussions on teamwork skills, engineering ethics, design cycle, project management, and professional development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing or consent of the department.
Credits: 1
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ISYE 493 - Engineering Management Design Project
Basic approaches to designing and managing complex engineering systems. Focus on synthesis and application of engineering management concepts and techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by industry, business, service, government, not-for-profit organizations, or on emerging research issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 492 and at least three of the technical courses required for the engineering management emphasis.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 494 - Health Systems Design Project
Basic approaches to designing health systems. Focus on application of industrial and systems engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the health sector, service or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 430, ISYE 440, ISYE 450, ISYE 480, ISYE 492, and at least three of the technical courses required for the health systems engineering emphasis, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 495 - Senior Design Project
Basic approaches to designing industrial engineering systems. Focus on application of industrial engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the industrial sector, service or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 310 and ISYE 430 and ISYE 440 and ISYE 460 and ISYE 480 and ISYE 492; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 496 - Manufacturing Systems Design Project
Basic approaches to designing manufacturing systems. Focus on application of industrial engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the industrial sector, service, or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ISYE 453 and ISYE 492 and three of the following: ISYE 310, ISYE 430, ISYE 440, ISYE 460, ISYE 480.
Credits: 3
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ISYE 497 - Independent Study
Independent study and work to explore recent advances and innovative approaches to industrial engineering design, practice, and research. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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ISYE 498 - Contemporary Topics in Industrial Engineering
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, with no more than 3 semester hours in the same topic area.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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Instructional Technology |
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ETT 211 - Technology in a Diverse Society
Access, evaluation, and utilization of instructional and social media for various cultures and countries. Topics include appropriateness of technology for diverse audiences, analysis of technology for instructional environments, and analysis of technology for social environments.
Credits: 3
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ETT 229 - Computers in Education
Fundamental operations and concepts of computer technologies to facilitate learning in today’s P-12 classrooms. No previous experience with computers required. Designed for students entering the education profession. Not open to students with previous experience with data processing, information systems, without permission of their major department.
Credits: 3
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ETT 231 - Digital Visual Literacy for Learning
Exploration of the historical background and practice involved in digital visual literacy. Review the use and design of various digital media communications. Develop understanding of the interpretation of digital visual literacy. Create and integrate digital visual literacy into professional practice for various audiences.
Credits: 3
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ETT 234 - Learning with Technology
Overview of current and emerging interactive technology (hardware and software) used to support learning in various settings. Reviews the development of technology tools for learning in different settings from the past to current technologies with hands-on experience with these technologies.
Credits: 3
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ETT 310 - Instructional Design Models, Strategies and Tactics
Introduction to instructional design, application of instructional design models, and design of appropriate instructional strategies and tactics.
Credits: 3
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ETT 311 - Instructional Media Literacy, Prototyping and Publication
Introduction to principles of instructional media literacy, iterative design prototyping and publication for the purposes of developing well-designed and accessible print and digital content.
Credits: 3
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ETT 329 - Learning in the Digital Age
Survey of emerging technologies and tools that are transforming our society and schools, as well as the implications these changes have for learning. Emphasis on the skills and knowledge students need to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly global and digital world.
Credits: 3
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ETT 401A - Integrating Technology into the Elementary Classroom
Advanced skills and topics in learning technologies for the preservice elementary teacher. Explore, plan, and practice using productivity, multimedia, and telecommunications tools to support student learning. Examine related social, ethical, legal, and human issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Elementary education major and ETT 229 or pass ETT proficiency examination.
Credits: 2
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ETT 401B - Field Experience for Integrating Technology into the Elementary Classroom
Gain practice with and reflect upon the use of productivity, multimedia, and telecommunications tools to support student learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Elementary education major and ETT 401A. CRQ: TLEE 461.
Credits: 1
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ETT 402 - Teaching and Learning with Technology
Practice using audio and visual, computer, and telecommunications technologies as tools to support and enhance learning. Design technology-based learning experiences. Social, ethical, legal, and human issues of planning and implementing technology programs. Not open to elementary education majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETT 229 or pass ETT proficiency examination.
Credits: 3
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ETT 429 - Computers in Classroom Teaching
Survey of educational uses of computers. Emphasis on the role of computers in the educational environment, hardware, review and evaluation of available educational software, software applications, and technology implementation. No previous experience with computers required. Designed for students entering an educational environment.
Credits: 3
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ETT 430 - Survey of Instructional Technology
Overview of media and technology in education; introduction to the field of instructional technology. Issues of integration of technology and learning including selection, production, utilization, and evaluation of a wide variety of instructional media and technology.
Credits: 3
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ETT 439 - Developing Educational Software
Design and develop educational software for computers. Experience with design methodologies for educational software and authoring systems commonly used in education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETT 429 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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ETT 448 - Instructional Architecture for Learning Applications
Introduction to principles of instructional architecture, message design, and user interaction to plan, design, develop, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning applications.
Credits: 3
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ETT 450 - Instructional Video I
Crosslisted as COMS 450X. Practical methods for the production and use of video in educational settings. Preparation and presentation of televised instructional materials. Not open to students with credit in COMS 357 or COMS 358 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ETT 455 - Media Design Techniques
Designing presentations for instruction. Emphasis on basic design, writing, and photographic techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETT 430, or ETT 401A and ETT 401B, or ETT 402.
Credits: 3
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ETT 459 - Learner-Centered Educational Courseware Development
Design and develop learner-centered educational courseware for various delivery modes. Exploration of design methodologies for educational software and development systems commonly used in education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETT 310 and ETT 311.
Credits: 3
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ETT 464 - Human Performance Technology
Introduction to the definition, models, and principles of Human Performance Technology (HPT). Exploration of HPT needs assessment and performance audit, and intervention solutions to performance problems including various forms of training, job aids, and non-training recommendations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETT 310.
Credits: 3
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ETT 490 - Workshop in Instructional Technology
Concentrated study of applications, issues, or problems related to the current or future roles of instructional technologists in the community and/or public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when subject varies.
Credits: 1-3
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ETT 492 - Special Topics in Instructional Technology
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 1-3
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ETT 497 - Independent Study in Instructional Technology
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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IDSP 225 - Introduction to Medieval Society and Culture
Interdisciplinary orientation and introduction to medieval studies including study of different cultural forms (literature, music, art, philosophy, science, and religion) and the “way of life” of different strata of society.
Credits: 3
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IDSP 290 - Drama Into Film
Consideration of selected classics of drama which have been filmed from the literary, theatrical, and cinematic approaches. Team-taught by members of the English, communication, and theatre and dance faculty through lectures, discussion, and film showings.
Credits: 3
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IDSP 291 - Art and Literature in the Ancient World
The interrelationships between the study of art history and literature as the two disciplines, through their complementary methods of approach, introduce and clarify the cultural backgrounds of the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Hebrew, and Greco-Roman civilizations.
Credits: 3
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IDSP 301 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be counted toward the satisfaction of general education requirements if approved as the equivalent of an authorized general education course. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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IDSP 401 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. May be counted toward the satisfaction of general education requirements if approved as the equivalent of an authorized general education course. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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IDSP 425 - Seminar in Medieval Studies
Interdisciplinary seminar for undergraduates which is required for the medieval studies concentration and open to other qualified students with the permission of the instructor. The course will focus on a selected theme or period in medieval civilization.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of coordinator.
Credits: 3
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IDSP 441 - Environmental Management Systems
How to plan and implement environmental management systems in a variety of settings to prevent environmental pollution and other environmental problems. Interdisciplinary perspectives used to discuss environmental management systems for companies, communities, and governmental agencies, with emphasis on student group projects, case studies, and Internet applications. Instruction by faculty from the Colleges of Business, Engineering and Engineering Technology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, along with guest speakers.
Credits: 3
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IDSP 442 - Proseminar/Internship in Environmental Management Systems
Application of concepts of environmental management systems to real-world settings through an internship or other applied learning experience. Internship partners may be a company, community, or governmental agency; or students may elect to pursue a project with a faculty adviser. Includes group meetings to discuss students’ on-going projects and to relate these to core readings. Written case study of internship or project required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: IDSP 441.
Credits: 3
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OELP 201 - Introduction to the EdTPA
Explore the requirements and expectations of the edTPA. Explanation of the various edTPA tasks including planning, instruction, assessment, academic language, and identifying evidence of practice. Resources and materials will be shared. Open only to students who have been accepted into a teacher licensure program at Northern Illinois University or who are seeking a licensure in Illinois but have not completed the state mandated edTPA.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Proof of enrollment in educator licensure program at NIU or consent of the Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation.
Credits: 1
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OELP 401 - Preparing for the EdTPA
Analyze original submission of the edTPA to identify strengths and weaknesses. Use support documents and handbook of the discipline to identify requirements and expectations of the edTPA and relate expectations to original submission. Explore tasks of the edTPA including planning, instruction, assessment, academic language, and identifying evidence of practice by reading current literature and reviewing best practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Successful completion of student teaching at NIU.
Credits: 1
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UEDU 101 - Skills for Undergraduate Success
Introduction to the baccalaureate experience and the College of Education. Development of appreciation for living in a diverse society and behaviors associated with being a professional educator; skills for critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving; career exploration of programs offered through the college.
Credits: 1
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UEDU 300 - Contemporary Issues in Education
Concentrated studies in topics related to contemporary issues in education to provide an enhanced focus for the professional development of students interested in becoming teachers. Topics vary each semester. Open to residents of the TEACH floor only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Students enrolled in UEDU 300 may not receive concurrent credit for UNIV 101 or UEDU 101.
Credits: 1
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UEDU 350 - Diversity in Contemporary Media
Study of the representation and portrayal of various marginalized peoples in the U.S. as portrayed in motion pictures and television. Special emphasis is placed on analyzing the cultural stereotypes and archetypes that are perpetuated on screen and examining the measures employed to counter them to bring about social justice through education.
Credits: 3
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UEET 245 - Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotechnology II
Continuation of UEET 235. Theory and laboratory experiments on sensor and device aspects of nanotechnology. Topics covered are nanosensors, nanoporous material, nano self-assembly, and marketing aspects of nanotechnology-based products.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UEET 235.
Credits: 3
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UNIV 101 - University Experience
Introduction to Northern Illinois University and the baccalaureate experience. Exploration of key factors influencing the transition into the university. Development of skills and practices of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication to improve academic success with a focus on student responsibility for learning. Available only to students in their first two semesters at NIU.
Credits: 1
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UNIV 105 - Introduction to Library and Information Research
A broad overview of information-literacy concepts as related to the library. Introduction of skills for locating, evaluating, and using all types of resources with special emphasis on the social value and role of quality information. Includes a section on the legal and ethical uses of information. This is a hybrid course; each section has a 25-minute online component. S/U grading may be used.
Credits: 1
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UNIV 201 - The Transfer Experience
Introduction to NIU and the baccalaureate experience with emphasis on those experiences and challenges unique to transfer students. Exploration of factors influencing the transition into the university. Continued development of skills and practices of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication to improve academic success. Available only to transfer students in their first two semesters at NIU.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: New transfer student with 12 or more semester hours at time of transfer.
Credits: 1
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UNIV 310X - Foundations in Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness
Crosslisted as TECH 432. Introduction to the field of homeland security and disaster preparedness. Discussion of the risks and hazards associated with planned events, emergencies, natural, human-made, and technological disasters. Emphasis on hazard recognition, planning, mitigation, response, and recovery from these types of events. Enrollment not open to students with credit in TECH 432.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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Interdisciplinary Visual and Performing Arts |
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IVPA 201 - Creating Art for Others
Application of foundational skills and tools of music, theatre, dance, and/or visual art. Advancement of artistic growth and the development of process through studio practice. Application of skills and processes to a solicited commission, identification of a community and fulfilment of a need of that community through an artistic project. The project will be assessed by the students via various methods, data gathered and analyzed for the project’s impact.
Credits: 3
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IVPA 400 - Art Link
Interdisciplinary arts course that introduces students to socially engaged arts practices in community-based settings or civic organizations. Student collaborative teams will design and implement arts projects in consultation with community partners.
Credits: 3
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Inter-Liberal Arts and Sciences |
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ILAS 100 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization
Introduction to Latin American civilization with consideration of anthropology, archaeology, art, history, literature, music, politics, international relations, and linkages with Latinos in the United States.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 101 - Preceptorial
Designed to provide new students with an understanding of the ways in which the three divisions of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (humanities, social sciences, and sciences) address questions of personal identity and the value of the collegiate experience.
Credits: 1
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ILAS 123 - Cultural Pluralism in the United States
Introduction to the multicultural background of American civilization which assists students in gaining a greater understanding of the cultural differences within a plural society. Analysis of the adaptation experiences of cultural groups in the United States and examination of their goals, aspirations, problems, and achievements.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 170 - World Religions
Survey of the major religions of the world. Consideration of such religions as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Hinduism in the light of their own religious writings as well as critical and comparative examinations of their meaning and significance.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 201 - Introductory Clinical Experience
Discipline-related early clinical experiences for prospective secondary school teachers. Designed to provide an overview of teaching as a profession and of contemporary issues in public schools. Includes a minimum of 30 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated participation in a variety of settings within the placement schools, and seminars on relevant topics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of discipline department.
Credits: 1
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ILAS 250 - External Education
Credit for approved apprenticeships and related training programs supervised by professional specialists. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accumulated if approved. Applications for credit must be made in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences office.
Credits: 3-30
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ILAS 290 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
Use of concepts, methods, and objectives of two or more disciplines to explore selected problems and issues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 300 - Discipline-Based Clinical Experiences for the Illinois Standard High School License
Discipline-based clinical experiences for students admitted to educator licensure programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Activities take place on and off campus and in a variety of school/classroom settings. Each semester hour of course credit requires 30 hours of clinical experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of student’s licensure program and of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences coordinator of educator licensure.
Credits: 1-3
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ILAS 301 - Second Clinical Experience
Discipline-based clinical experiences for prospective secondary school teachers. Focuses on practical application of relevant educational theories. Includes a minimum of 30 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated participation in the placement school settings, and seminars on current educational issues. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of discipline department.
Credits: 1
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ILAS 341 - Thematic Studies in Comparative Literature
Study in two or more national literatures of a significant, common theme: for example, the Absurd, Justice, Utopia-Dystopia, Faust, King Arthur, or the use of mythology or a mythic character.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 342 - Genre Studies in Comparative Literature
Study in two or more national literatures of epic, drama, novel, short fiction, pastoral, or romance.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 343 - Period Studies in Comparative Literature
Study in two or more national literatures of a distinct historical-literary period: for example, the Renaissance, the baroque, the Enlightenment, romanticism, realism-naturalism, or modernism.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 390 - Internship
Work as an intern in an off-campus agency in activities related to one of the majors in the college. Reading and paper preparation under the supervision of a faculty member in the college. May be repeated once. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of major department and college; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 399 - Topics in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Varied honors topics in the Liberal Arts and Sciences that are interdisciplinary in nature or can be fruitfully approached from multiple disciplinary perspectives. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as the topic varies.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 401 - Third Clinical Experience
A. Secondary
B. Middle School
Discipline-based early clinical experiences for prospective middle/junior and senior high school teachers. Observations, evaluation, and practicum on methods and problems in teaching in the discipline. Includes a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the particular setting likely for the student teaching experience. ILAS 401B may be used in partial fulfillment of middle grades endorsement requirements. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of discipline department.
Credits: 1-2
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ILAS 405 - International Relations Colloquium
This course will permit advanced international relations students to discuss, with guest specialists from academia, government, and business, subjects which are not ordinarily part of a structured international relations curriculum. Among the subjects which may be covered are aspects of international scientific cooperation, international efforts to deal with environmental concerns, international planning for the peaceful uses of atomic energy, international financial and monetary questions, and the multinational corporation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of the international relations coordinator.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 410 - Latin American Studies: Brazil: New World in the Tropics
Interdisciplinary study of Brazil and its major problems in the 20th century. Emphasis on habitat, culture, economic development, and political systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: One year of Portuguese and consent of director.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 411 - Latin American Studies: 20th Century Hispanic America
Interdisciplinary study of the 20th century Hispanic America and its most vexing problems. Emphasis on habitat, culture, economic development, and political systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: One year of Spanish and consent of director.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 420 - Institute for Interdisciplinary Instruction of Gifted Children
A. General Introduction
B. Elementary School
C. Middle School
D. High School
Design of interdisciplinary instruction for gifted children. Topics include the characteristics, identification, and evaluation of gifted children, the rationale for gifted education, program prototypes, and an introduction to differentiated curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 421 - Introduction to the Gifted Education Network
Training in use of technology with the gifted and talented, designing and developing materials for use as either stand alone or with an Internet connection to the World Wide Web. New skills put into practice by developing teaching units. Open only to teachers who have received level 1 and 2 gifted institute training.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Permit only.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 440 - Independent Study
Independent research on a topic approved by faculty members in two or more departments within the college. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing and consent of college.
Credits: 1-3
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ILAS 444 - Comparative Urbanization
Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary analysis of urbanization focusing on selected developing areas and the United States. Topics include cross-cultural definitions of urbanism, functions and services of secondary cities, and cross-cultural comparison of problems associated with urban growth and rural developments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ILAS 494X - Writing Center Practicum
Crosslisted as ENGL 494. Theoretical and practical instruction in tutoring, required for all undergraduate writing consultants in the University Writing Center. Includes research on cross-curricular writing tasks in a supervised on-the-job situation. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours with consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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International Programs |
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INTL 101 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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INTL 201 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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INTL 301 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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INTL 401 - Study Abroad Programs
Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-9
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FLIT 101 - Beginning Italian I
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and conversation. Intended for students with less than one year of high school Italian.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 102 - Beginning Italian II
Continuation of FLIT 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with one year of high school Italian; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLIT 101 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 201 - Intermediate Italian I
Review of grammar, work in composition and the reading of modern Italian authors, to develop language mastery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with two years of high school Italian; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLIT 102, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 202 - Intermediate Italian II
Further developing skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Study of Italian culture and civilization through a variety of media.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with three years of high school Italian; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLIT 201, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 272 - The Italian Renaissance
Birth of humanism and its contribution to Western thought through the literature of Italy during the Renaissance. Some attention given to painting, sculpture, and music. No knowledge of Italian required.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 300 - Special Topics in Italian Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 301 - Advanced Italian Grammar and Composition
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLIT 202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 311 - Spoken Italian in a Cultural Context
Practical training in conversational skills to achieve fluency of expression.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLIT 202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 321 - Masterpieces of Italian Literature
Introduction to literary analysis of masterpieces representing the principal periods and genres.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLIT 202 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 400 - Special Topics in Italian Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 481 - Special Topics in Italian Literature
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLIT 321 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FLIT 482 - Special Topics in Italian Linguistics
Focus on linguistic topics such as the history of the Italian language, Italian dialectology, or Italian structure.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLIT 301 and FLIT 311 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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Japanese |
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FLJA 101 - Beginning Japanese I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Credits: 3
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