Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

366Ent 5341. Biological Control of Insects and Weeds.(3-4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–3001, Biol 1009, EEB 3001 orgrad)Biological control of arthropod pests and weeds.Analysis of relevant ecological theory and casestudies; biological control agents. Lab includesnatural enemy identification, short experiments, andcomputer exercises.Ent 5351. Insect Pathology. (2 cr. Prereq–5011)Major pathogenic microorganisms that causediseases in insects. Routes of infection of insects.Lab propagation of disease agents. Factors inapplication of disease to pest insect control. Safetyconsiderations.Ent 5361. Aquatic Insects. (4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–#)Taxonomy, natural history of aquatic insectsincluding their importance in aquatic ecology, waterresource management, recreation, and conservation.Emphasizes family-level identification of immatures/adults. Field trips scheduled to local aquatic habitats.A collection is required.Ent 5371. Principles of Systematics. (3 cr. Prereq–#;offered alt yrs)Theoretical/practical procedures of biologicalsystematics. Phylogeny reconstruction, includingcomputer assisted analyses, morphological/molecularapproaches, species concepts, speciation,comparative methods, classification, historicalbiogeography, nomenclature. Use/value of museums.Ent 5381. Lepidopterology. (2-3 cr. Prereq–Ent courseor #, one course each in ecology and geneticsrecommended)Overview of Lepidoptera with emphasis on processesand phenomena such as polymorphism, mimicry, andindividual quality that are well demonstrated by thisinsect order.Ent 5481. Invertebrate Neurobiology. (2-3 cr. §NSc5481)Fundamental principles/concepts underlying cellularbases of behavior/systems neuroscience. Particularinvertebrate preparations.Ent 5900. Basic Entomology. (1-6 cr. Prereq–#)For graduate students who need to make up certaindeficiencies in their biological science background.Ent 5910. Special Problems in Entomology. (1-6 cr[max 10 cr]. Prereq–#)Individual field, lab, or library studies in variousaspects of entomology.Ent 5920. Special Lectures in Entomology. (1-3 cr)Lectures or labs in special fields of entomologicalresearch. Given by visiting scholar or regular staffmember.EnvironmentalScience (ES)College of Agricultural, Food andEnvironmental SciencesES 1011. Issues in the Environment. (3 cr)Insight and analysis of environmentally stressedsituations. Modes of avoiding and redressingpollution in the context of cultural and social systemsand customs. Review current environmental issuesthrough various media presentations by faculty andinvited speakers.ES 1051. Introduction to Environmental Science.(3 cr. Prereq–§Biol 1051)Current environmental issues including air and waterpollution, human population, toxic and hazardouswastes, urbanization, land use, biological diversity,energy, attitudes toward nature, environmentalpolitics, and ethics.ES 4096. Professional Experience Program:Internship. (1-3 cr [max 6 cr]. Prereq–COAFESundergrad, #, complete internship contract available inCOAFES Career Services before registering)Both an oral and written report is done based on apaid or volunteered work position, or other fieldexperience.Family Education (FE)Department of Work, Community, and FamilyEducationCollege of Education and HumanDevelopmentFE 5001. Family Education Perspectives. (3 cr;A-F only)Origins, evolution, and critique of alternativeperspectives on family education. Implications forclients, programs, and educators.FE 5003. Contemporary Family Education. (3 cr;A-F only)Transitions in family life examined, with emphasison preparing educators and educational programs.FE 5200. Special Topics in Family Education. (1-4 cr[max 20 cr])Topics either not covered in available courses or notcovered in sufficient breadth/depth to meet studentneeds/interests. Topics vary.FE 5201. Family and Work Relationships. (3 cr;A-F only)Examination of the interactions of work and familyto prepare professionals for improving work andfamily relationships.FE 5202. Sexuality Education. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–Human sexual behavior course, family ed course)Preparation to develop, deliver, and evaluatesexuality education. Strategies to help children andadults acquire information, form values, developinterpersonal skills, and exercise personalresponsibility in the sexual dimensions of individualand family life.FE 5203. Family Communication Education. (3 cr;A-F only)Knowledge and skills needed to develop, deliver, andevaluate educational programs about familycommunications. Examination of familycommunications principles and issues. Developmentof appropriate teaching methods and materials.FE 5301. Program Planning in Family Education.(3 cr; A-F only)Exploration of curriculum research and theory;examination and critique of alternative perspectivesand their concomitant implications for families;development and evaluation of family educationcurriculum and programs.FE 5302. Family Education Curriculum in SecondarySchools. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–STEPP student)Examination, development, and implementation offamily and consumer science curriculum insecondary schools. Emphasizes curricularperspectives from social reconstruction and cognitiveprocesses.FE 5303. Instructional Strategies in FamilyEducation. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–STEPP student)Theory/research relevant to methods of teaching.Emphasizes methods that support families takingtechnical, communicative, and emancipatory action.FE 5701. Practice of Parent Education I. (3 cr;A-F only)Examination of parent education in communitysettings; consideration of parents as adult learnerswith diverse backgrounds; development of groupfacilitation skills; observation and interviewing incommunity settings; reflection on and critique of thepractice of parent education.FE 5702. Practice of Parent Education II. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–5701 or ∆ )Development of curriculum for parent education;consideration of teaching groups and individuals;consideration of ethics in parent education;evaluation of parent education programs;development of curriculum and teaching portfolio;reflection on and critique of the practice of parenteducation.FE 5703. Advanced Practice of Parent Education.(3 cr. Prereq–5702 or ∆ )Evolving perspectives of parent education. Emphasison psycho-dynamic, conceptual-change approaches.Reflective and dialogic approaches for working withparents in understanding beliefs and examining theirorigins and consequences. Examination of issuesrelated to diversity, self-awareness, ethics, andevaluation.FE 5796. Parent Education Practicum. (1-4 cr [max 4cr]. Prereq–5702 or ∆ )Supervised parent education field assignmentsdesigned according to licensure requirements andindividual student needs, interests, and priorcompetencies.FE 5993. Directed Study in Family Education. (1-3 cr[max 9 cr]; A-F only. Prereq–∆ )Self-directed study in areas not covered by regularcourses. Specific program of study is jointlydetermined by student and advising faculty member.FE 5996. Internship in Family Education. (1-6 cr [max6 cr]. Prereq–∆ )Planned work experience focusing on educationalcompetencies in family education settings. Natureand extent of responsibilities are defined by theposition student assumes.Family Social Science(FSoS)Department of Family Social ScienceCollege of Human EcologyFSoS 1101. Intimate Relationships. (3 cr)Focuses on couple dynamics and gives an overviewof how to develop, maintain, and terminate anintimate relationship. Relationship skills and issuesincluding communication, conflict resolution, power,and roles. Programs for marriage preparation,marriage enrichment, and marital therapy aredescribed.FSoS 2101. Preparation for Working With Families.(2 cr; A-F only)Systematic preparation for upper division education,research/field internships, and career possibilities infamily social science.FSoS 2191. Independent Study in Family SocialScience. (1-4 cr [max 12 cr]. Prereq–Soph, #)Independent reading or writing or research underfaculty supervision.FSoS 3101. Personal and Family Finances. (3 cr.Prereq–Soph or #)Analysis of personal and family financialmanagement principles. Financial planning ofsavings, investments, credit, mortgages, and taxation;life, disability, health, and property insurance; public/private pensions. Estate planning.FSoS 3102. Family Systems and Diversity. (3 cr.Prereq–Soph or #)Family systems/theories applied to dynamics/processes relevant to family life. Diversity issuesrelated to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, anddisability. Divorce, single parenthood, remarriage.Family strengths/problems.FSoS 3150. Special Topics in Family Social Science.(1-4 cr [max 4 cr]. Prereq–[Varies by topic], at leastsoph)Review of research/scholarly thought. Topicsspecified in Class Schedule.FSoS 3191. Independent Study in Family SocialScience. (1-5 cr [max 12 cr]. Prereq–Jr, #)Independent reading or writing or research underfaculty supervision.FSoS 3426. Alcohol and Drugs: Families and Culture.(3 cr. §5426)Psychology/sociology of drug use/abuse. Life-span,epidemiological, familial, cultural data regarding use.Fundamentals of licit/illicit drug use behavior.Variables of gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality,sexual orientation, disability.