2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

EDS 5067 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION (3 credits). Includes the foundations
of educational measurement and evaluation, the techniques of educational
measurement, the presentation and analysis of data collected through measurement
and the application of measurement and evaluation.
EDS 5070 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (3 credits). Includes sampling procedures,
frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, estimation of variability,
the normal distribution, differences between two groups, analysis of variance
and correlation. Also includes nonparametric techniques, multivariate techniques
and computer analysis of educational data.
EDS 5071 METHODS AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH
SCHOOL SCIENCE (3 credits). Investigates the principles, skills and methods of
teaching science at the middle and secondary school level. Emphasizes the laboratory-centered
inquiry approach. Prerequisites: EDS 5051.
EDS 5072 METHODS AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING MIDDLE AND
HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (3 credits). Investigates the principles,
skills and methods of teaching mathematics at the middle and secondary school
level. Emphasizes application and practice with a hands-on discovery approach.
Prerequisites: EDS 5051.
EDS 5073 METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING SPECIFIC MIDDLE
AND HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT (3 credits). Investigates the principles, skills
and methods of teaching specific secondary content at the middle and high school
levels. Prerequisites: EDS 5051.
EDS 5081 RESEARCH 1 (1-6 credits). Individual research work conducted under
the supervision of a science education faculty member.
EDS 5095 ESSENTIALS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (3 credits). Includes
research skills and related competencies involved in the planning, conducting and
reporting of applied research studies of the type required for a graduate degree.
EDS 5120 CONTENT AND METHODS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR
LOWER-LEVEL ELEMENTARY GRADES (4 credits). Examines the science
content supporting the Sunshine State Standards for science applicable to early
elementary grades. Emphasizes teaching approaches that incorporate hands-on
inquiry experiences and computer technology. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
EDS 5130 CONTENT AND METHODS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR UPPER-
LEVEL ELEMENTARY GRADES (4 credits). Examines the science content supporting
the Sunshine State Standards for science applicable to upper elementary
grades. Emphasizes teaching approaches that incorporate hands-on inquiry experiences
and computer technology. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
EDS 5135 READING IN THE CONTENT AREA (3 credits). Students develop
strategies for designing lessons that will lead middle and high school students to
become active readers, engaged in the process of learning with textbooks as well
as supplemental materials. Explores how to create active learning environments
in which students know how, when and why to use all modes of language to learn.
EDS 5203 THEORIES AND TRENDS IN EDUCATION (3 credits). Provides an
overview of human development and learning. Topics include behavioral, social
and cognitive learning theories. Emphasizes the application and implications of
these theories to educational practice. Includes student review of research articles
and other publications that relate to human development and learning theories.
EDS 5226 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION (3 credits).
Introductory review of various uses for microcomputers in schools. Includes a review
of current hardware available, computer application software, use of the World Wide
Web, computer assisted instruction software, networking and legal/ethical issues.
EDS 5227 EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE EVALUATION AND DESIGN (3 credits).
Proper design and appropriate evaluation of education software. Students write programs
using established design techniques and procedures. Covers crash-proofing
programs, user help menu methods, documentation techniques and screen formatting.
Prerequisites: EDS 5226.
EDS 5250 CASE STUDY: SCIENCE EDUCATION (1-6 credits). Involves an
in-depth study of a specific issue or topic in science education. Allows a student
with a special interest in science education to pursue guided study in that area.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
EDS 5270 INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (3 credits). Introduces the theory,
practice, organization and research of informal science education. Includes classroom
sessions, sessions in various science education venues and presentations by
and discussions with informal science educators.
EDS 5272 INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP (3 credits).
A minimum of 120 hours working at a host informal science education venue.
Requires formal written and oral presentations. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
EDS 5274 INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROJECT (3 credits). Planning,
design and implementation of an informal science education project. (Requirement:
Instructor approval.)
EDS 5291 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (1 credit). Topics
announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (2 credits). Topics
announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5293 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (3 credits). Topics
announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5298 CURRENT TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (3 credits). Selected
current topics in science education.
EDS 5299 CURRENT TOPICS IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (3 credits). Current
topics in the use of computers in the educational setting. Course content varies
from year to year.
EDS 5311 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1 credit). Topics
announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5312 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (2 credits).
Topics announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5313 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (3 credits).
Topics announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5350 CASE STUDY: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-6 credits). Involves
an in-depth study of a specific issue or topic in mathematics education. Allows a
student with a special interest in mathematics education to pursue guided study
in that area. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
EDS 5410 FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (3 credits).
Introduces and overviews the field of environmental education. Includes an overview
of the history and definition of EE, models of environmental literacy and behavior,
and published needs assessments and status reports. Concludes with an analysis
of current needs/problems and opportunities in Florida.
EDS 5420 METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
CONTENT (3 credits). Focuses on concepts in ecology and environmental science,
and principles for teaching and learning concepts. Introduces students to models
for teaching/learning concepts and generating lessons using selected models.
Concludes with an analysis of educational materials.
EDS 5430 METHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND ISSUE
INVESTIGATION (3 credits). Focuses on skills for analyzing, investigating and
evaluating environmental problems and issues. Students practice these skills and
apply them in an investigation on a selected problem/issue. Other topics include
skill-based teaching strategies and emphasis on these skills in programs and print
materials.
EDS 5440 METHODS FOR CITIZENSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY (3 credits). Emphasizes rationales and strategies for teaching
citizenship and environmental responsibility. Explores these topics from various
perspectives, and develops and applies skills in these areas. Reviews pertinent
guidelines and strategies in social studies, science and environmental education.
EDS 5450 CASE STUDY: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (1-6 credits).
Involves an in-depth study of a specific issue or topic in environmental education.
Allows a student with a special interest in environmental education to pursue
guided study in that area.
EDS 5461 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (1 credit).
Topics announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5462 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (2 credits).
Topics announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5463 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (3 credits).
Topics announced prior to each course offering.
EDS 5595 FIELD EXPERIENCE PRACTICUM (3 credits). Field experience in
secondary classrooms. (Requirement: Corequisite course or equivalent and instructor
approval.) Corequisites: EDS 5051 or EDS 5071 or EDS 5072.
EDS 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0-2 credits). Variable registration for thesis
completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
EDS 5999 THESIS (3-6 credits). Individual research work under the direction of
a member of the graduate faculty on a selected topic.
EDS 6000 READINGS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (3 credits). Investigation
of relevant research in science, mathematics, environmental or computer education.
Prerequisites: EDS 5070, EDS 5095, EDS 5203.
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