Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...
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EDU<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Exploring Teaching 3<br />
> EDU-110<br />
Introduces the concerns and activities of<br />
beginning teachers. The focus is on developing<br />
generic teaching skills applicable from<br />
preschool through high school. Microteaching<br />
is used to simulate actual teaching situations.<br />
Case studies are used to discuss common<br />
teaching problems.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Topics in Education 1<br />
> EDU-200<br />
Provides an opportunity for students to study a<br />
current issue in education. Topics are selected<br />
from the following categories: teaching<br />
methods, learning theory, motivation and<br />
professionalism.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Educational Foundations 3<br />
> EDU-212<br />
Examines the impact of social policies on the<br />
public education system. Introduces the history<br />
and philosophy of education. Students<br />
examine current beliefs about education and<br />
its effectiveness. Controversial issues are<br />
discussed and debated.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Educational Psychology<br />
> EDU-240<br />
3<br />
Applies psychological concepts to the field of<br />
education. Major focus is on cognitive,<br />
behavioral and humanistic theories. Areas of<br />
emphasis include child and adolescent<br />
development, learning theory, memory,<br />
motivation, intelligence, instruction and<br />
measurement.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: PSY-111<br />
Literacy Tutor Experience 1–3<br />
> EDU-805<br />
Provides students with an opportunity to spend<br />
30, 60 or 100 hours in a school or other<br />
community agency tutoring in reading and<br />
other basic skills. In addition, 12 hours of<br />
seminar are part of the course.<br />
(0/0/3-9/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Note: 2.0 GPA required<br />
<strong>Kirkwood</strong> <strong>Credit</strong> <strong>Class</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong> . summer & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2011</strong> . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
Field Experience 2–3<br />
> EDU-920<br />
Offers experience in classrooms. Students<br />
spend 60 or 100 hours per semester at a school<br />
working under the supervision of a teacher.<br />
Students choose between preschool,<br />
elementary and secondary settings. A seminar<br />
is also part of the course.<br />
(0/0/6/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: EDU-110, PSY-111<br />
and either PSY-121 or EDU-240<br />
Note: 2.4 GPA required<br />
Honors Project 1<br />
> EDU-924<br />
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a<br />
special concentration of study under the<br />
guidance of a faculty member. Requires<br />
completion of an honors project contract.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor<br />
and dean<br />
EGR<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Engineering Orientation<br />
> EGR-100<br />
1<br />
Explores engineering career options and<br />
engineering disciplines. Students learn<br />
problem-solving skills and develop an<br />
educational plan of study.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-102<br />
Engineering I<br />
> EGR-160<br />
3<br />
Develops skills in modeling and solving<br />
engineering problems, data analysis,<br />
engineering graphics, and technical<br />
communication using computer application<br />
software.<br />
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-136<br />
Materials Science<br />
> EGR-170<br />
3<br />
Covers the different structures of materials and<br />
the resulting mechanical, electrical and<br />
magnetic properties; phase diagrams; kinetics<br />
and materials in engineering design.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-165, MAT-136<br />
Statics 3<br />
> EGR-180<br />
Covers such topics as vector algebra, forces,<br />
couples, equivalent-force couple systems,<br />
Newton’s laws, friction, equilibrium, centroids,<br />
area moments of inertia and applications.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MAT-210<br />
Dynamics 3<br />
> EGR-280<br />
Emphasizes vector calculus, Newton’s laws,<br />
kinetics and kinematics of particle motion,<br />
multiparticles systems, and rigid bodies and<br />
applications.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: EGR-180, MAT-216<br />
Thermodynamics 3<br />
> EGR-290<br />
Includes basic elements of classical<br />
thermodynamics including first and second<br />
law; reversibility; irreversibility; Carnot cycle;<br />
properties of pure substances, closed simple<br />
systems and one-dimensional steady-flow<br />
open systems; and engineering applications.<br />
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-165, MAT-216<br />
NSF Technology Seminar 1<br />
> EGR-900<br />
Investigates the skills and responsibilities<br />
associated with high technology careers.<br />
Students develop a Personal Growth Portfolio.<br />
May be repeated four times for credit.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Note: Permission of instructor and dean<br />
Honors Project 1<br />
> EGR-924<br />
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a<br />
special concentration of study under the<br />
guidance of a faculty member. Requires<br />
completion of an honors project contract. May<br />
be taken more than once.<br />
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A<br />
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor<br />
and dean<br />
register online > eaglenet.kirkwood.edu <strong>Summer</strong> & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2011</strong> . <strong>Kirkwood</strong> <strong>Community</strong> College 85<br />
Course Descriptions