2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CSC241 Introduction to Data Processing credits: 3
A practical introduction to computers for the pre-professional, including a survey of computer
hardware and software, and skill development in using word processing, spreadsheet,
database management, and presentation software, and integrating these applications.
PREREQUISITES: GST151
CSC257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
CSC258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
CSC295 Independent Study in Computer Science credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
CSC351 Computer Science I credits: 3
Students explore elementary computer science concepts such as algorithm development,
data types, and structured programming using C++. Every student is expected to work at
least three hours per week outside of class with a computer.
PREREQUISITES: MAT111 or MAT112 or MAT221
CSC352 Computer Science II credits: 3
A continuation of CSC351, structured and object oriented programming concepts, program
debugging and testing, string processing, internal searching and sorting, data structures, algorithms,
abstract data types, and recursion using C++. Offered every other year. Every student
is expected to work at least three hours per week outside of class with a computer.
PREREQUISITES: CSC351
CSC395 Independent Study in Computer Science credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
DAN257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
DAN258 PST credits: 0
The student petitions to gain academic credit through verification of completed collegelevel
training (seminars, workshops, licenses, apprenticeships, etc.) conducted in a non-collegiate
setting. The petition is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.
ECE201 Foundations of Early Childhood Ed credits: 3
Provides an overview of purposes, philosophy, programs, and issues related to the care and
education of children (ages birth through eight) including 'developmentally appropriate
practices,' professionalism, and ethical standards.
ECE310 Assessment of Young Children credits: 3
Purposes and techniques of formal and informal assessment, including observation, analysis
and reporting of results; the application of assessment data in planning developmentally
appropriate activities for children. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education
PREREQUISITES: EDU220 and EDU301 and EDU302 and PSY211
ECE320 Planning Instruction for Young Children credits: 2
Creation and evaluation of curriculum and instructional units and activities that are