2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

Courseschildhood special education (ECSE) certificationoption candidates, with mentoring andsupervision from an early childhood specialeducator. Emphasizes candidate demonstrationof ECSE skills and competencies in thefollowing: diagnostic evaluation, individualfamily service or individual education plandevelopment and implementation, collaborationwith families and classroom professionalsand identification and modification of interventionstrategies for young children with disabilitiesin natural or inclusive settings. Requiresthree hours per week practicum in approvedearly intervention or inclusive early childhoodsetting, plus a weekly seminar. Falls, beginning2009. Prerequisite(s): instructor’s signature;acceptance into Teacher Certificationcandidacy.ES – Earth ScienceES 2100 Physical Geology 3 creditsFundamental principles of earth science.Minerals, the rock cycle, structure of theearth’s crust, plate tectonics, origin of mountains,earthquakes, volcanism and the workof rivers and glaciers. Falls. Corequisite(s): ES2110. (SCIE)ES 2110 Physical GeologyLaboratory1 creditField laboratory studies to accompany PhysicalGeology. Rock and mineral identification plusfield trips to local geological features. Pass/NoPass. Falls. Corequisite(s): ES 2100. (SLAB)ESDI 2120 Historical Geology 3 creditsThe history and development of the physicalfeatures of the earth and the development oflife on the earth. The methods used and thefossil organisms studied by historical geologistsare examined in the laboratory and onfield trips. Springs. Corequisite(s): ESDI 2130.(SCIE)(SIDI)ESDI 2130 Historical GeologyLaboratory1 creditField and laboratory studies to accompanyHistorical Geology. Consists of labs dealingwith the interpretation of geologic maps,examination of fossil plants and animals,interpretation of past orgasmic communitiesand field trips to local geologic features. Pass/No Pass. Springs. Corequisite(s): ESDI 2120.(SLAB)(SIDI)ESDI 2140 Introduction toOceanography 3 creditsA survey of geological, physical and chemicalprocesses concerning the world’s oceans. Thesedisciplines are related to biological activitiesin order to develop an environmental awarenessfor the oceans. The integrated nature ofocean studies through these sciences is a majortheme and is applied to current global issuesand human impacts on the oceans. Springs.Corequisite(s): ESDI 2150. (SCIE)(SIDI)ESDI 2150 Oceanography Laboratory 1 creditSupplements ES 2140 by concentrating onwhat oceanographers do and measure throughexperimentation and demonstrations. Thegeological, physical and chemical aspects arestudied to provide a way of thinking aboutthe dynamic processes of the oceans. Fieldtrips and a boat trip are included. Springs.Corequisite(s): ESDI 2140. (SLAB)(SIDI)ESDI 2600 Earth Systems Science:Managing the Earth’sResources 4 creditsHelps students use knowledge of the Earthand its systems to improve their personal lifeand the quality of life of humans everywhere.Focuses on the foundations of Earth systemsscience and Earth processes by examining theplanet’s resources and pollution of earth systems.Springs. (SCLB)(SIDI)ESDI 2610 Earth Systems Science: TheHazardous Earth 4 creditsHelps students use knowledge of the Earthand its systems to improve their personal lifeand the quality of life of humans everywhere.Focuses on the foundations of Earth systemsscience and Earth processes by studying naturalhazards, i.e., earthquakes, volcanoes, riversand flooding, etc. Falls. (SCLB)(SIDI)FR – FrenchThe Global Perspective (1986–2005 GeneralEducation requirement) is satisfied either bycompleting one of the following sequences:FR 1010 and FR 1020FR 1020 and FR 2010FR 2010 and FR 2020FR 2050 and FR 2060or by completing a departmental proficiencytest and one semester at the Intermediate IIlevel (FR 2020).FR 1010 Fundamentals ofFrench I4 creditsOpen to students with no more than one yearof high school French, or with no previousstudy of French. Closed to students with anycollege-level study of French. An introductorycourse with three regular class meetings perweek with the instructor and a lab session witha supplementary instructor on interveningdays. Emphasis on oral communication skills.Language in a cultural setting is emphasized.Conducted in French. Falls. Corequisite(s): FR1900. (DICO)(GACO)FR 1020 Fundamentals ofFrench II4 creditsContinuation of FR 1010 with increased attentionto reading and writing. Conducted in French.Springs. Prerequisite(s): FR 1010 or equivalent.Corequisite(s): FR 1900. (DICO)(GACO)FR 1110 Continuing French I 4 creditsOpen only to students with no more than twoyears of high school French. Closed to studentswith any college level study of French.An introductory course with three regular classmeetings per week with the instructor and alab session with a supplementary instructor onintervening days. Emphasis on oral and writtencommunication skills and language in acultural setting. Conducted in French. Falls.Corequisite(s): FR 1910. (DICO) (GACO)FR 1120 Continuing French II 4 creditsContinuation of FR 1110. Conducted in French.Springs. Prerequisite(s): FR 1110 or equivalent.Corequisite(s): FR 1910. (DICO)(GACO)FR 1900 Fundamentals ofFrench – Lab 0 creditLab sessions in the Language LearningResource Center (Hyde 221) with a supplementaryinstructor for review, practice, andcompletion of course assignments. Falls andSprings. Corequisite(s): FR 1010 or FR 1020.FR 1910 Continuing French Lab 0 creditLab sessions in the Language LearningResource Center (Hyde 221) with a supplementaryinstructor for review, practice, andcompletion of course assignments. Falls andSprings. Corequisite(s): FR 1110 or FR 1120.FR 2010 Intermediate French I 4 creditsEnhancement of French skills. Bridges thegap between the beginner and the studentwho is capable of functioning at the advancedlevel. Aims at improving all the skills of thelanguage learner: listening, speaking, readingand writing. Conducted in French. Falls.Prerequisite(s): no more than three years ofhigh school French, or one year of universityfirst-year French. (DICO)(GACO)FR 2020 Intermediate French II 4 creditsContinuation of FR 2010. Conducted in French.Springs. Prerequisite(s): FR 2010 or equivalent.(DICO)(GACO)FR 2050 French for CriminalJustice I4 creditsFor students who wish to advance their Frenchfundamentals and skills within the context ofthe criminal justice environment. Objectivesinclude attaining intermediate level oral proficiencyby developing the student’s ability tocreate with the language, to participate in shortconversations, to ask and answer questions by266 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008