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ISM 4480
Electronic Commerce Systems
and Strategies,
3 Credit Hours,
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to
familiarize the student with the
management approach to defining
and implementing e-commerce (EC)
systems. The course addresses the
digital economy, EC strategy and
marketing, EC models (Business to
Business, Business to Consumer,
etc.) as well as EC architectures.
The course will cover management
and regulatory issues in EC such
as internationalization, electronic
payment methods, Internet fraud,
mobile e-commerce, and current
implementation technologies.
Architectures and inter-dependence
(i.e. integration) of systems will be
covered. Prerequisites: upper division
standing/admission to any B.A.S.
program.
ISM 4930
Special Topics -
Technology Management,
3 Credit Hours,
(Fall, Spring)
This is an individual or group course
designed to provide students with the
opportunity to pursue a special topic(s)
in depth; may be repeated as topics
change. Prerequisites: upper division
standing and permission of instructor.
May be taken up to 2 times for credit.
ISM 4931
Internship - Technology Management,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This is an individual or group course
in supervised work experience;
provides the student with supervised,
business-related work experience and
the opportunity to build upon existing
management skills and experience.
Prerequisites: upper division standing
and permission of instructor.
LAE 4314C
Methods in Teaching Language Arts
in Elementary School,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
The development and implementation
of methods, materials, content,
organization for teaching reading,
writing, listening, and speaking in the
elementary school are highlighted
in this course. This course requires
a minimum grade of “C”. Current
background check (fingerprinting)
acceptable to the District in which
the field experience will take place is
required for this course. Prerequisites:
EDG 3410C and EDE 3301; upper
division standing with permission of
department chair.
MAD 3107
Applied Discrete Mathematics
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This course builds on the foundation
established in Introduction to Discrete
Mathematics with further exploration
in logic, mathematical reasoning, and
mathematical proof writing. Topics
include logic, set theory, boolean
algebra, combinatorics, and graph
theory with applications. Prerequisite:
Completion of MAC 2312 with a
grade of “C” or better or concurrent
enrollment in MAC 2312.
MAE 3310C
Teaching Elementary School
Mathematics Methods,
3 Credit Hours,
(Fall, Spring)
Methods, materials, teaching
strategies, organizational skills, and
applications for teaching mathematics
at an elementary school level are
developed and implemented in this
course. The student will increase and
apply knowledge and skills in the
Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to
this content area. This course requires
a minimum grade of “C”. Current
background check (fingerprinting)
acceptable to the District in which
the field experience will take place is
required for this course. Prerequisites:
Completion of all core professional
courses; upper division standing with
permission of department chair.
MAE 4312C
How Children Learn Math,
3 Credit Hours,
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to develop the
skills and concepts necessary to deliver
the mathematics curriculum effectively
in the classroom. The content strongly
reflects the curriculum emphases of
the National Council of Teacher of
Mathematics, and topics are presented
using a process-oriented approach.
This course requires a minimum grade
of “C”. Current background check
(fingerprinting) acceptable to the
District in which the field experience
will take place is required for this
course. Prerequisites: EDG 3410C and
EDG 3343; upper division standing
with permission of department chair.
Corequisites: EDG 3410C, EDG 3343.
MAE 4320C
Teaching Methods
in Middle Grades Math,
3 Credit Hours,
(Fall, Spring)
This course addresses instructional
methods and materials for teaching
mathematics in middle schools. This
course requires a minimum grade
of “C”. Current background check
(fingerprinting) acceptable to the
District in which the field experience
will take place is required for this
course. Prerequisites: Completion of
all core professional courses; upper
division standing with permission of
department chair.
MAE 4930C
Seminar in Math Education,
1 Credit Hour,
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to prepare
the pre-service teacher to transition
into the workplace, and includes
resume writing, professional dress
and demeanor, interview techniques,
refining professional portfolio, class
discussion of issues common to
teacher interns in mathematics, and
review strategies for certification
exams. This course requires a minimum
grade of “C”. Prerequisite: upper
division standing with permission of
department chair.
MAE 4940C
Teaching Methods in Middle Grades
Math Field Experience,
1 Credit Hour,
(Fall, Spring)
In this course, students will apply
knowledge of teaching strategies,
methods and materials for teaching
mathematics in a middle school
classroom. This course requires a
minimum grade of “C”. Current
background check (fingerprinting)
acceptable to the District in which
the field experience will take place is
required for this course. Prerequisites:
Completion of all core professional
courses; upper division standing with
permission of department chair.
UPPER DIV. COLLEGE CREDIT
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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