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practice interaction model while implementing, over an extended
period of time, the principles, methods, and knowledge and materials
acquired in previous coursework. Candidates seeking certification
for grades 4-8 enroll in this course. Candidates also concurrently
enroll in EDUC 4000, Meeting the Needs of All Learners (3
credit hours). This course is not offered for graduate credit.
EDUC 4950 Student Teaching Grades PK - 3
3-9 cr.
Prerequisites: Entry into Tier IV, concurrent enrollment in EDUC
4000. This course is designed to provide the candidate with an
opportunity to apply competencies essential for effective teaching
and to assume the role of an educator within a total school
program. The goal of student teaching is to have candidates operationalize
the theory-practice interaction model while implementing
the principles, methods, and knowledge and materials acquired
in previous coursework. Candidates seeking certification for grades
PK-3 enroll in this course. This course is not offered for graduate
credit.
EDUC 4960 Student Teaching: Special Ed
3-9 cr.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into Tier IV of the Teacher Education Program
and successful completion of EDUC 4910, EDUC 4920, EDUC
4940, or EDUC 4950. This course is designed to provide the candidate
with an opportunity to apply competencies essential for effective
teaching and to assume the role of an educator within a total
school program. The goal of student teaching is to have candidates
operationalize the theory-practice interaction model while implementing,
over an extended period of time, the principles, methods,
and knowledge and materials acquired in previous coursework.
Candidates seeking certification in Special Education enroll in this
course. This course is not offered for graduate credit.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
EES 1000 Dynamic Earth
3 cr.
Prerequisites: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157 or credit in English at
the college level. A study of the structure and properties of materials
composing the earth and processes which form and alter the
crust including erosion igneous activity mountain building glaciation
earthquakes and oceans. Credit in EES 1000 and/or 1001 and
EES 1008 will not be allowed.
EES 1001 Dynamic Earth Lab
1 cr.
Prerequisite: credit or registration in EES 1000. Offered each semester.
An introduction to working with geological materials. Distinction
of rocks on the basis of physical properties and determination
of how those properties can be used to predict behavior of various
materials. Students are introduced to principles of mapping and
geological laboratory and field observations. The course meets for
three hours each week. Credit in both EES 1001 and EES 1008 will
not be allowed.
EES 1002 Intro to Environ Sci & Policy
3 cr.
Prerequisite: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157. A survey of environmental
science and policy issues, including ecology, engineering,
geology, geography, law, economics, philosophy, and sociology.
EES 1003 Intro to Env Sciences Lab
1 cr.
One-Time Waiver
EES 1004 Earth and Env Through Time
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: EES 1000. Evolutionary history
of the earth including physical changes and an introduction to the
record of life through time.
EES 1005 Earth and Env Through Time Lab
1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: EES 1001; concurrent enrollment
in EES 1004 is recommended. A survey of the rocks maps and fossils
used to unravel the history of earth and life. The course meets for
three hours each week.
EES 1006 Dinosaurs
3 cr.
Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 1157. A lecture survey of dinosaurs
and other extinct reptiles the theories about their life habits and
evolution. Three hours of lecture a week.
EES 1007 Geology of National Parks
3 cr.
A study of geological processes which have shaped the landscapes
of selected American National Parks and Monuments.
EES 1008 Geology of New Orleans and LA
4 cr.
Prerequisites: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157 or credit in English
at the college level. A study of the influence of geological materials
and processes on the founding development and future of
New Orleans and environs. Lecture and laboratory are integrated.
Credit for both EES 1000 and/or EES 1001 and EES 1008 will not
be allowed. EES 1008 may be used along with EES 1004 and 1005 to
fulfill the 8-cr hour science general degree requirement.
EES 2010 The Earth’s Crust
2 cr.
Prerequisite: EES 1000, 1001, concurrent enrollment in EES 2011. An
introduction to rock forming minerals and survey of petrology
emphasizing hand sample and field identification methods petrogenesis
of rock series and tectonic associations. The class will meet
twice a week for 2 hours each meeting combining lecture and
laboratory work.
EES 2011 The Earth’s Crust Laboratory
2 cr.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in EES 2010. A two week field
course as an introduction to field techniques emphasizing rock
identification and delineation of rock units rock identification
skills and an introduction to basic mapping techniques in minimally
deformed rocks. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover
transportation materials insurance room and board. The course
will be taught during the break between the end of the Spring and
beginning of the Summer semesters.
EES 2050 Surficial Processes
3 cr.
Prerequisites: EES 2010, MATH 1112. Study of earth surface processes
involved in sediment deposition and landform development. Process
mechanics and environmental response to climatic change
and tectonic events are emphasized. Two hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory.
EES 2051 Geomorphology
3 cr.
Focuses on the processes operating at the surface of the earth that
result in the degradation of existing rock masses and the movement
of material across the surface of the earth to other locations,
and the landforms resulting from these processes.
EES 2096 Special Topics
1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture-laboratory or
seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The
course content will vary from semester to semester.
EES 2097 Independent Studies
1-3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Independent
research projects or directed readings designed to meet
the needs and interests of individual students. Regular conferences
between students and instructor are required. May be repeated for
a total of three credits. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
EES 2510 Environmental Science Policy
3 cr.
Prerequisite: EES 1002. An introduction to the role of science in
environmental policy making and policy analysis. Emphasis will
be on understanding basic policy mechanisms, major policy actions
related to environmental and resource issues, and limits of science
in policy making. The approach of the course will be to focus
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