SCI 2201. Concepts in Science.
2-3-3.
Prerequisite: SCI 2206.
Concepts in Science defines science, examines how science is done
and develops fundamental concepts in physics, chemistry, geology,
astronomy, meteorology and space science. Laboratories emphasize
experimental design and data analysis. Primarily for early grades
and middle school education majors.
SCI 2205. Scientific Principles
and Processes I. 3-2-4.
Prerequisite: MATH 1101 or
MATH 1113; ENGL 0099, READ 0099, if required.
This course is the first in a general education sequence of integrated
science courses. It emphasizes:
SCI 3360. Earth Science. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Any core lab
science sequence. Corequisite: SCI 3360L.
Origin, evolution and distribution of organisms on the earth as
determined by micro- and macro-environmental factors. History,
development and nature of the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere,
lithosphere and biosphere are included.
SCI 3360L. Earth Science Laboratory.
0-3-1.
Prerequisite: Any core lab
science sequence. Corequisite: SCI 3360.
Laboratory designed to accompany SCI 3360.
SCI 3365. Earth Watch: Examining
Global Environmental Issues. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Any core lab
science sequence.
An examination of the integrative nature of environmental sciences;
emphasis on human interactions with world environments. Discussions
will focus on case studies, environmental problem-solving, and
the development of a personal ecological ethic. Ecological principles
of population, community, ecosystem and biosphere will be integrated
in the case studies.
SCED 4000. Service Learning in
Science Education. 1-3.
Prerequisite: 60 hours and
permission of instructor and department chair/program director.
A community activity which links learning to life by connecting
meaningful community service activities with academic learning,
personal growth, and civic responsibility. Activity will be designed
with the instructor and approved by the chair/program director.
SCED 4415. Teaching Science (7-12).
5-6-7.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3308 and
permission of the science education program coordinator.
An examination of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching
strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures
for teaching secondary school science. Includes a secondary school
field experience in science teaching and seminars. Proof of liability
insurance is required prior to receiving a school placement.
SCED 4475. Student Teaching Science
(7-12). 12 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to
Student Teaching.
Full-time teaching experience in science under the supervision
of a secondary school cooperating teacher and a college science
education supervisor. Includes regularly scheduled seminars.
SED 2220. Internship. 3 credit
hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of
director of Educational Field Experiences and adviser.
A practicum in a classroom during which the student will be actively
involved in the teaching-learning process under the guidance of
a professional teacher.
SED 3398. Internship. 1-12 credit
hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of
director of Educational Field Experiences and adviser.
A supervised teaching experience for teachers seeking certification
renewal credit.
SED 4400. Directed Study. 1-3
credit hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
and department chair prior to registration.
A concentrated investigation of a particular aspect of education
as a topic within a teaching field concentration or degree major.
The content of the directed study will be determined jointly by
the instructor and the student.
SED 4490. Special Topics in Education.
1-3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of
instructor and department chair.
Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (SSED)
SSED 4413. Teaching of Social
Science (7-12). 5-6-7.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3308 and
permission of social science education program coordinator.
An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning
theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment
procedures for teaching secondary school social studies. Includes
a secondary school field experience in social studies teaching
and seminars.
SSED 4475. Student Teaching: Social
Science (7-12). 12 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to
student teaching.
Full-time teaching experience in social sciences under the supervision
of a secondary school cooperating teacher and a specialist in
social science education. Includes a regularly scheduled seminar.
SOCI 2105. Social Issues: Perspectives
in Sociology. 2-0-2.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 (with
C or better).
This is one of four disciplinary options (Anthropology 2105, Sociology
2105, Geography 2105, Psychology 2105) that can be taken to satisfy
the Social Issues requirement in the general education curriculum.
A common set of world social issues is critically examined from
one of four social science perspectives. The discipline of sociology
focuses on how culture and social structure combine to shape the
way human beings live their lives and define and solve their problems.
SOCI 2201. Principles of Sociology.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: READ 0099 if
required.
An overview of sociology which emphasizes the social nature of
human behavior, including an introduction to culture, social structure,
socialization, deviance, stratification, family, gender, religion,
demography, and complex organization.
SOCI 2251. Social Problems. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
An overview of current social problems facing American society
with attention to developing insights into the conceptual analysis
of meaningful solutions.
SOCI 3304. Social Organization.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201 .
An introduction to large scale social organizations, with an emphasis
on bureaucracy. Examines both the formal and informal aspects
of bureaucracy, including topics ranging from power and authority,
to centralization and decentralization, red tape, and professionalism.
SOCI 3310. Introduction to Gerontology.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201 or
PSYC 2201.
Introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology which
provides an overview of the sociology, psychology, and the physiology
of aging. Students will consider research and theories of aging
as well as participate in field trip experiences in gerontological
settings. A key goal is to develop a more realistic perception
of the aging process.
SOCI 3314. Race and Ethnicity.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201 or
permission of instructor.
A survey of racial and ethnic relations, concentrating on the
American experience. Stress is placed on the dynamics of prejudice
and discrimination, and assimilation versus pluralism, including
discussions of multi-culturalism, bilingualism, and affirmative
action.
SOCI 3324. Sex Roles in Modern
Society. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
An examination of the implications of the changes in the kinship,
economic, and political structures related to male/female relations
and their impact on gender equality in contemporary society.
SOCI 3334. Sociology of Religion.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
Examination of religion as a social institution in historical,
comparative, and contemporary terms.
SOCI 3352. Juvenile Delinquency.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201 or
C J 2205.
Surveys of the definition, extent, cause, treatment, prevention,
and control of juvenile delinquency.
SOCI 3354. Social Class and Mobility.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
Examination of social class and hierarchy in America. Issues
in empowerment, equality, styles of life, and the nature of poverty
and social mobility will be highlighted.
SOCI 3364. Sociology of the Family.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
Presents the institution of the family in historical and cross-cultural
perspective, including an analysis of the American family system,
its social structure and alteration, and its relation to other
social institutions.
SOCI 3374. Sociology of Occupations.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
An analysis of the contemporary occupations, with emphasis on
large-scale organizations, the structure of occupations and the
nature of work.
SOCI 4400. Directed Study in Sociology.
1-3.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
and department chair.
Covers special topics and seminars external to regular course
offerings. May include original research projects and practicum
experiences.
SOCI 4424. Aging in the Social
Context. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
Examines problems and potentials related to the increasing proportion
of older persons in modern society and the effect of culture and
social structure on the aging process. Will include a research
or service project with a community organization which leads to
a paper for class presentation.
SOCI 4432. Criminology. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201 or
C J 2205.
An overview of theory and practice, the nature and cause of crime,
and the etiology of criminal offenses and offenders.
SOCI 4442. Deviance and Social
Control. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
A survey of the nature, causes, and consequences of deviant behavior.
Provides an analysis of the problems of definition, identification,
explanation, and social reaction to violations of institutional
expectations. Presents techniques of social control.
SOCI 4443. Medical Sociology.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
Provides an analysis of (1) the social processes affecting conditions
of health and illness and (2) the cluster of social relationships
and organizations that comprise the social institution of health.
Emphasizes the sociocultural factors that influence definitions
of health and illness, causes, preventions and treatments, cross-cultural
and interclass comparisons of stress, delivery of health care,
mental illness, death and dying, and health care professionals.
SOCI 4444. Social Change and Modernization.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
The nature, types, and causes of social change; technological
and sociocultural factors affecting institutional change. Innovation,
diffusion, and the process of acceptance and rejection of change
by social systems.
SOCI 4464. Population. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SOCI 2201.
An analysis of the size, growth, composition, distribution, and
characteristics of the population with emphasis on application
of demographic information to socioeconomic structure.
SOCI 4490. Special Topics in Sociology.
1-3.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
and department chair.
Selected topics of interest to faculty and students.
SPAN 1001. Introduction To Spanish
Language and Culture I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: ENGL 0099 OR
READ 0099 if required.
Introduction to Spanish language and culture, stressing progressive
acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written
and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and
products of Hispanic cultures. Not open to native speakers of
Spanish.
SPAN 1002. Introduction to Spanish
Language and Culture II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: One year of high
school Spanish OR Spanish 1001 OR the equivalent.
Introduction to Spanish language and culture, "part II,"
stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication
skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding
of the practices and products of Hispanic cultures. Not open
to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 2001. Intermediate Spanish
Language and Culture I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Two Years of
high school Spanish or SPAN 1002 or the equivalent.
The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally
appropriate ways. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 2002. Intermediate Spanish
II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Three Years of
High School Spanish or SPAN 2001 or the Equivalent.
Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency
through the use of a variety of materials and activities. Course
will serve as a transition between intermediate and upper-level
courses in Spanish. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 2030. Spanish for Public
and Social Services and Criminal Justice. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on Spanish language and culture appropriate
for working in the fields of Public and Social Services and Criminal
Justice with Hispanics .
SPAN 2290. Special Topics. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: Permission of
Department Chair.
Special topics of interest at the intermediate level. Used primarily
for studies abroad.
SPAN 3300. Introduction to Hispanic
Literature I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
An introduction to the study and analysis of literary movements
and representative works of Hispanic literature to 1800. Readings
and discussion in Spanish. Spanish majors must take this course
concurrently with Spanish 3310.
N.B. The corequisite 3310 is only for Spanish majors. Non-Spanish
majors do not have to take the corequisite course.
SPAN 3301. Introduction to Hispanic
Literature II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
An introduction to the study and analysis of literary movements
and representative works of Hispanic literature from 1800 to the
present. Readings and discussion in Spanish. Spanish majors
must take this course concurrently with SPAN 3311.
N.B. The corequisite 3311 is only for Spanish majors. Non-Spanish
majors do not have to take the corequisite.
SPAN 3302. Practical Conversation.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
Stresses expansion of effective listening comprehension and speaking
skills through culturally and linguistically appropriate activities.
SPAN 3303. Grammar and Composition.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
General review of grammar through composition and other written
activities, such as summaries, correspondence, descriptions, narration,
literary analysis, and other rhetorical and culturally appropriate
forms.
SPAN 3310. Survey of Hispanic
Culture and Institutions I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
A survey of major institutions, values, customs, and social and
historical movements in the Spanish speaking world from the Middle
Ages to 1800. Readings and discussion in Spanish and English.
Spanish majors must take this course concurrently with Spanish
3300.
N.B. See SPAN 3300.
SPAN 3311. Survey of Hispanic
Culture and Institutions II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2002.
Survey of major institutions, values, customs, and social and
historical movements in the Spanish speaking world from 1800 to
the present. Reading and discussion in Spanish and English.
Spanish majors must take this course concurrently with Spanish
3301.
N.B. See SPAN 3301.
SPAN 3398. Internship. 1-9 credit
hours.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3302 AND
SPAN 3303 OR Permission of Instructor.
Supervised, credit-earning work experience of one semester requiring
use of Spanish in the work place. Prior approval by department
coordinator and internship supervisor is required. No more than
three semester hours may be applied toward the major.
SPAN 4400. Directed Study. 1-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3302 AND
SPAN 3303 or Permission of Instructor.
Covers special topics and seminars external to course offerings
that allow a student to work individually with an instructor.
Requires prior approval by instructor and department chair.
SPAN 4404. Commercial Spanish.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3302 AND
SPAN 3303 or permission of instructor.
An in-depth study of business practices and the language of business
that focuses on verbal and written communication as well as economic,
social and political factors that are important to the conduct
of business in the Spanish-speaking world.
SPAN 4410. Spanish Linguistics.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3302 AND
SPAN 3303.
A study of the basic concepts of phonology, syntax, semantics
and stylistics of the Spanish language. This course also includes
an introduction to the study of linguistics as a science of language
and to the most important concepts of Spanish stylistics.
SPAN 4430. Topics in Hispanic
Literature to 1800. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3300, SPAN
3301, SPAN 3303, SPAN 3310, AND SPAN 3311, or permission of instructor.
An exploration of a specific literary period, movement, or genre
in Peninsular or Latin American literature prior to 1800. Readings
and discussion in Spanish.
SPAN 4432. Topics in Hispanic
Literature Since 1800. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3300, SPAN
3301, SPAN 3303, SPAN 3310, AND SPAN 3311 or permission of instructor.
An exploration of a specific literary period, movement, or genre
in either Peninsular or Latin American literature since 1800.
Readings and discussion in Spanish.
SPAN 4455. Advanced Grammar and
Translation. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3302 AND
SPAN 3303.
An examination of Spanish grammar and syntax with special emphasis
on the problems posed to nonnative speakers of Spanish and on
techniques of general translation. Lecture and discussion in
Spanish and English.
SPAN 4490. Special Topics in Spanish.
3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 330 AND
SPAN 3303 or permission of instructor.
Special topics relevant to the study of Spanish-speaking societies.
SPAN 4499. Senior Seminar. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: SPAN 3300, SPAN
3301, SPAN 3303, SPAN 3310 AND SPAN 3311.
A capstone course designed to synthesize and connect the student's
prior academic experiences in the major and related fields of
study. Students will prepare a reflective essay and a research
paper to present to the faculty. Papers and presentation in Spanish.
STUDY ABROAD (SA)
KSU offers study abroad opportunities in a wide variety of countries
and disciplines. All study abroad courses, whatever their discipline
or level of study, are listed as SA courses for purposes of registration
and administration. Full course titles appear on students' transcripts.
Computer numbers necessary for registration in SA courses are
communicated to students by letter after they have been accepted
into a study abroad program and paid a deposit. For more information,
contact the International Center, Humanities 201, (770) 423-6732.
SA 2290. Lower-division Study
Abroad.
Prerequisite: Varies with discipline
and subject.
Lower division study abroad course denoting freshman, sophomore
level work.
SA 4400. Study Abroad Directed
Study.
Prerequisite: Approval of the
instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Available for all disciplines.
SA 4490. Upper-division Study
Abroad.
Prerequisite: Varies with discipline
and subject.
Upper division study abroad course denoting junior, senior level
work.