Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

EDU
EDUCATION
Exploring Teaching 3
> EDU-110
Introduces the concerns and activities of
beginning teachers. The focus is on developing
generic teaching skills applicable from
preschool through high school. Microteaching
is used to simulate actual teaching situations.
Case studies are used to discuss common
teaching problems.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Topics in Education 1
> EDU-200
Provides an opportunity for students to study a
current issue in education. Topics are selected
from the following categories: teaching
methods, learning theory, motivation and
professionalism.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Educational Foundations 3
> EDU-212
Examines the impact of social policies on the
public education system. Introduces the history
and philosophy of education. Students
examine current beliefs about education and
its effectiveness. Controversial issues are
discussed and debated.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Educational Psychology
> EDU-240
3
Applies psychological concepts to the field of
education. Major focus is on cognitive,
behavioral and humanistic theories. Areas of
emphasis include child and adolescent
development, learning theory, memory,
motivation, intelligence, instruction and
measurement.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: PSY-111
Literacy Tutor Experience 1–3
> EDU-805
Provides students with an opportunity to spend
30, 60 or 100 hours in a school or other
community agency tutoring in reading and
other basic skills. In addition, 12 hours of
seminar are part of the course.
(0/0/3-9/0); ASE Code: A
Note: 2.0 GPA required
Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule . summer & Fall 2011 . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Field Experience 2–3
> EDU-920
Offers experience in classrooms. Students
spend 60 or 100 hours per semester at a school
working under the supervision of a teacher.
Students choose between preschool,
elementary and secondary settings. A seminar
is also part of the course.
(0/0/6/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: EDU-110, PSY-111
and either PSY-121 or EDU-240
Note: 2.4 GPA required
Honors Project 1
> EDU-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires
completion of an honors project contract.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
EGR
ENGINEERING
Engineering Orientation
> EGR-100
1
Explores engineering career options and
engineering disciplines. Students learn
problem-solving skills and develop an
educational plan of study.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-102
Engineering I
> EGR-160
3
Develops skills in modeling and solving
engineering problems, data analysis,
engineering graphics, and technical
communication using computer application
software.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-136
Materials Science
> EGR-170
3
Covers the different structures of materials and
the resulting mechanical, electrical and
magnetic properties; phase diagrams; kinetics
and materials in engineering design.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-165, MAT-136
Statics 3
> EGR-180
Covers such topics as vector algebra, forces,
couples, equivalent-force couple systems,
Newton’s laws, friction, equilibrium, centroids,
area moments of inertia and applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-210
Dynamics 3
> EGR-280
Emphasizes vector calculus, Newton’s laws,
kinetics and kinematics of particle motion,
multiparticles systems, and rigid bodies and
applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: EGR-180, MAT-216
Thermodynamics 3
> EGR-290
Includes basic elements of classical
thermodynamics including first and second
law; reversibility; irreversibility; Carnot cycle;
properties of pure substances, closed simple
systems and one-dimensional steady-flow
open systems; and engineering applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-165, MAT-216
NSF Technology Seminar 1
> EGR-900
Investigates the skills and responsibilities
associated with high technology careers.
Students develop a Personal Growth Portfolio.
May be repeated four times for credit.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Permission of instructor and dean
Honors Project 1
> EGR-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires
completion of an honors project contract. May
be taken more than once.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
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Course Descriptions