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a system. (2-5-3) (C)
MSED 250
Curriculum/Foundations
This lecture/discussion course focuses
on history/sociology of education,
rationales and goals of current
reform efforts, curriculum design,
development and curriculum analysis.
(3-0-3) (C)
MSED 300
Instructional Methods/Strategies I
Discussion/laboratory oriented course
that focuses on instructional planning,
implementation considerations
of various teaching methods, and
development of instructional activities.
Students are also provided with
opportunities to practice instructional
skills in peer teaching lessons.
Prerequisites: MSED 200, MSED
250. (3-0-3) (C)
MSED 320
Inquiry/IPRO Seminar
Seminar taken concurrently with
IPRO course (preferably second
IPRO) and provides students with
opportunities for reflection on
aspects of inquiry/problem solving,
and nature of science/mathematics.
Provides background for student
development of instructional materials
focusing on inquiry/problem solving
and nature of science/mathematics.
Prerequisites: MSED 200, MSED
250. (1-0-1) (C)
MSED 350
Informal Education Practicum and Seminar
Students spend approximately five
hours per week in an informal education
venue (e.g., museum, aquarium,
zoo) along with a two-hour on-campus
course per week. This course will
help students develop an understanding
of the roles informal institutions
can play in math/science
achievement and the ability to create
instructional materials that capitalize
on these community resources.
Prerequisites: MSED 200, MSED
250. (2-5-3) (C)
MSED 400
Instructional Methods/Strategies II
Follow-up course to Instructional
Methods/Strategies I with a strong
focus in various advanced instruc-
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tional models such as inductive,
deductive, synectics, inquiry role
development, and cooperative learning.
Students will have several
opportunities to practice instructional
models in peer teaching lessons.
Prerequisites: MSED 300.
Corequisites: MSED 320, MSED 350.
(3-0-3) (C)
MSED 450
Professional Internship
Capstone experience in which students
assume continuous teaching
responsibilities in at least three
classes in an area school. Students
will spend a full semester in the area
school under the supervision of a
classroom teacher and university
supervisor. Prerequisites: MSED 300,
MSED 320, MSED 350. (0-40-6) (C)
Naval Science
NS 101
Introduction to Naval Science
A general introduction to seapower and
the naval service. The instruction
places particular emphasis on the mission,
organization, regulations and
broad warfare components of the
Navy. Included is an overview of officer
and enlisted rank and rating
structures, procurement and recruitment,
training and education, promotion
and advancement, and retirement
policies. The course also covers the
basic tenets of naval courtesy and customs,
discipline, naval leadership and
ship’s nomenclature. The student is
made cognizant of the major challenges
facing today’s naval officer,
especially in the areas of human
resource management. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. (2-2-2) Offered
fall semester.
NS 102
Naval Ships Systems
Designed to familiarize midshipmen
with the types, structure, and purpose
of naval ships. The design of
naval ships is examined with respect
to safety of operations and ship stability
characteristics. Included are
nuclear and conventional propulsion
systems, auxiliary power systems,
interior communications, and basic
damage control. Prerequisite:
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Course Descriptions
Consent of instructor. (3-2-3) Offered
fall semester.
NS 201
Naval Weapons Systems
This course provides an introduction
to the theory, principles and operation
of naval weapons systems. It
includes coverage of types of weapons
and fire control systems, capabilities
and limitations, theory of target
acquisition, identification and tracking,
trajectory principles, and basics
of naval ordnance. This course also
covers the moral and ethical responsibilities
of the military leader.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
(3-2-3) Offered fall semester.
NS 202
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
A course based on the premise that
the student must develop knowledge
and interest in seapower and maritime
affairs. The course is oriented
toward the general concept of
seapower (including the merchant
marine), the role of various warfare
components of a navy in supporting
the Navy’s mission, and the implementation
of seapower as an instrument
of national policy. It covers U.S.
Naval history as well as the historical
evolution of seapower and its
effects on world history. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. (3-2-3) (C)
Offered spring semester.
NS 301, 302
Navigation and Naval
Operations I, II
A comprehensive study of the theory,
principles, and procedures of ship navigation,
movement and deployment.
Competency is achieved in the areas of
piloting and celestial and electronic
means of shipboard navigation.
Operations topics include communications,
sonar-radar search and screening
theory. Tactical formations and
dispositions, relative motion, maneuvering
board and tactical plots are
analyzed for force effectiveness and
unity. Rules of the road, lights, signals
and navigational aids are also covered.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
(3-2-3); (3-2-3)
201