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CS301 Computers and Society 3 credit(s)
This course covers a wide array of current topics related to social, legal, and ethical issues arising from the pervasive use of current and emerging computer-related technologies. Through discussion and writing, students are expected to thoughtfully explore the covered topics. This course is part of the College’s Intensive Writing Program and satisfies the upper-level writing requirements for computer science majors. Offered fall semester.
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CS305 Server Systems 3 credit(s)
This course will cover the basics of server operating systems. Topics will include installation, active directory, user management, file management, device management, data storage, group policies, data and system recovery, performance monitoring, and security. Students will complete hands on projects utilizing file servers, web servers, email servers, database servers and network services.
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CS307 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 credit(s)
This course provides an overview of modern security concepts. Topics covered will include security terminology, risk management, security policy and strategy, security awareness, cryptography, operating system security, network security, physical security and digital forensics. The course will contain a lab component where students will investigate current hardware and software tools for vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
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CS310 Web Systems I 3 credit(s)
This course will introduce the essential topics of Internet programming. Students will design interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other client-side script technology. Concepts such as cookies, manipulating multimedia, and publishing and managing a remote site will be discussed.
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CS315 Visual App Development 3 credit(s)
An introduction to a visual programming framework to develop applications for graphical operating system environments and internet applications. Topics include basic concepts of programming, problem solving, file I/O operations, programming logic, exception handling, and design techniques of an object-oriented language within a visual development environment. Prerequisite: CS106 or CS110
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CS317 Network Security 3 credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security with a focus on methods for securing networks, and utilizing these methods in basic architectural design. The methods are then applied to the design of a cohesive network security strategy. Topics include investigation of areas such as network analysis, perimeter defense strategies, network monitoring, vulnerability and intrusion detection, and security in mobile and wireless environments. Prerequisite: CS300 , Junior or Senior standing
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CS318 Mobile Applications 3 credit(s)
Students will explore and create several projects working with a range of mobile development and web technologies, including creating native applications, a mobile site, and an integrated mobile shopping cart feature. Prerequisites: CS210 and CS355
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CS320 Computer Architecture 3 credit(s)
This course will introduce the function and design of the various components necessary to process information digitally as well as the study of computer organization focusing on how various electronic circuits and components fit together to create working computer systems. Concepts of machine level representation of data, assembly level machine organization, and memory system organization are also included. Prerequisite: CS110
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CS325 Computer Science III Software Design and Testing 4 credit(s)
This third course in the three-semester programming sequence emphasizes the principle and practices of software design and testing which result in quality software. Concepts introduced in CS2 such as lists, stacks, queues, balanced trees, graphs and heaps are reinforced. This class highlights the connection between software design and software reliability. Class lab time is used to introduce new concepts and explore ones described during lecture. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CS210 .
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CS327 Risk Management 3 credit(s)
This course includes a study of the existing risk management frameworks, models, processes, and tools to provide students with the theory and practical knowledge to operationalize risk management in an organization or government agency. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
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CS337 Forensics and Incident Response 3 credit(s)
This course introduces the principles and best practices for incident response, along with an overview of digital forensics. The goals of incident response; preparation and response to information security incidents; and understanding how incidents occur are covered. Computer and digital media resources are used to explore basic digital forensic investigation techniques. Prerequisite: CS300 , Junior or Senior standing
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CS355 Database Design 3 credit(s)
A study of fundamental database management systems. Course topics include: data modeling, database design and structured query language (SQL), transaction management, data integrity and security. Object-relational mapping techniques and technologies will also be covered. Offered spring semester.
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CS356 Introduction to Scientific Computing 3 credit(s)
A course designed to provide undergraduates students with the basic computational tools and techniques needed for their study in science and mathematics. Students learn by doing projects that solve problems in physical sciences and mathematics using symbolic and compiled languages with visualization. By use of the Sage problem-solving environment and the Python programming language, the students learn programming and numerical analysis in parallel with scientific problem solving. Also offered as M356 and P356 . Prerequisites: CS106 or CS110 , and M149 or M151
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CS357 Cyberwarfare and Hacker Techniques 3 credit(s)
This course includes a study of theoretical and practical aspects of network and web application penetration testing. The evaluation of the security of a network or system’s infrastructure and the process of how hackers find and exploit vulnerabilities are covered. In-depth details on ethical hacking, including reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, maintaining access, and covering tracks are discussed. Prerequisites: CS300 , Junior or Senior standing.
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CS380 Web Systems II 3 credit(s)
This course will advance the web site design and development skills introduced in Web Systems I. Topics include web forms, database implementation, server-side scripting, web server implementation and configuration, design frameworks and discussion of design and development issues. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: CS310
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CS390-399 Special Topics in Computer Science 1–4 credit(s)
Designed to permit instruction in specialized fields of computer science, explore new topics and utilize the expertise of the faculty and other resource persons. Topics include (but not limited to): simulation and modeling; cryptography and network security; human factors; and advanced data structures and algorithms. Prerequisite: CS210
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CS456 Scientific Computing Project 1 credit(s)
This course is required for all Scientific Computing minors. Its purpose is to provide students the opportunity to develop a research project or participate in an ongoing research project under direction of a faculty advisor. The project must combine scientific computing tools and techniques with a substantive scientific or engineering problem. It is also intended to give students experience in experimental design, record keeping, and scientific writing. Also offered as M456 /P456 . Prerequisites: consent of both the faculty advisor and the minor supervisor, and CS356 /M456 /P456 .
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CS485 Systems Design 3 credit(s)
This course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of an information system. Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, object-oriented tools and techniques for describing process flows, data flows, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, program specifications, and systems development life cycle phases. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CS355 , Junior or Senior standing
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CS490 Capstone Project 3 credit(s)
In this project-oriented course, students complete a capstone project, serving as a culmination of their studies within the major. The project entails the development of a significant piece of software or completion of technology project by a student and supervised by a designated faculty member within the department.
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CS496/497 Internship 3-6 credit(s)
An opportunity for qualified juniors or seniors to participate in an internship under the guidance and supervision of competent professionals.
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Cooperative Education Program |
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COOP100 Exploration of Co-op and Internship Opportunities 1 credit(s)
This campus-based course leads students through the process of exploring and applying for internship or co-op opportunities. The course will include site visits of potential internship or co-op approved sites, help students in career directions, and guide through the application and selection process of securing an internship or co-op opportunity.
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COOP300 Workplace Practicum 6-12 credit(s)
An opportunity for qualified juniors and seniors to participate in a field experience under the guidance and supervision of competent professionals in the organization in which the student is completing the coop experience. Graded Pass/No Credit (P/NC).
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COOP301 Workplace Analysis 3 credit(s)
While participating in the Saint Mary’s Cooperative Education Program, students are required to register for COOP301 as a supplement to their on-the-job experiential cooperative learning. This class will prompt students to strategically examine their employer and their industry. Students will complete an analytical project related to their employer’s business and present findings to their supervisor, peers, professor, and classmates.
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COOP302 Workplace Professional Development 3 credit(s)
While participating in the Saint Mary’s Cooperative Education Program, students will be required to register for COOP302 as a supplement to their on-the-job cooperative learning experience. This class will require students to examine their manager, their co-workers, and themselves as employees, team members, and leaders. Students will examine a host of contemporary workplace issues in relation to their daily work environment. Through analysis and reflection, students will evaluate their employer’s organizational culture, assess their own skills, and discern future career opportunities.
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ109 Justice in America: Traditional and Alternative Forms of Justice 4 credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor for the First Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the area/discipline of criminal justice/sociology/political science. Inquiry into the concept of justice in the United States will allow you to develop habits and ways of thinking to take forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well-Being by examining what justice should look like. This course explores the historically changing notions of justice that have shaped narratives of justice in America. How have differing concepts of justice informed Americans’ perceptions of rights, liberty, community responsibilities, and the role of the state? This anchor course introduces students to an interdisciplinary approach that puts legal and philosophical concepts in dialog with social science data. How do academics, activists, and artists (not mutually exclusive categories) represent injustices, define justice and envision a just world? We will interrogate the concepts of retributive justices, reparative justice, sovereignty rights, and restorative and transformative justice. Questions we will consider throughout the course include: What is justice? Whose rights and needs are addressed in efforts to achieve justice? How do factors such as race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and ability inform definitions of justice? Where should justice be handled–on the community level or the national level?
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CJ111 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit(s)
This course is intended to provide the students with an introduction to the historical, political and social aspects of the criminal justice system. Students explore issues that impact the overall functioning criminal justice system, with a focus on the three main components of the system: police, courts and corrections. (Typically offered every semester.)
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CJ250 Police Process 3 credit(s)
This is an in-depth study of the organization management and function of the police in our modern pluralistic society. Topics covered include: basic police administration and organization relative to police staff and operational functions, operational methods, basic criminal investigative techniques, written and oral communications to include report taking, writing, and testifying in court, and an overview of the legal requirements regarding criminal procedure and evidence. (Typically offered every spring semester.) Prerequisite: CJ111
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CJ298 Field Exploration 1-3 credit(s)
Supervised field work in particular areas of the student’s interest is available as needed. The student is expected to commit at least ten hours per week to the field experience (varies according to the number of credits assigned to the field experience). Prerequisite: consent of the criminal justice coordinator.
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CJ302 Correctional Processes 3 credit(s)
This course examines the history, philosophies, and components of the American correctional system. It provides an overview of the origins of corrections and an introduction to the philosophical ideas with which specific correctional approaches are associated. The history, nature and recent developments of major institutions and programs that make up the current correctional system: jails, probation, intermediate punishments, prison, and parole are explored. (Typically offered every spring semester.) Prerequisites: CJ111 and S110 .
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CJ352 Drugs in American Society 3 credit(s)
The primary objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive survey of the use and/or abuse of drugs in the United States and their impact on the criminal justice system. Special attention is given to the historical and sociological contexts in which drug laws have evolved and the implication of those laws on drug prevention policies. (Typically offered every fall semester.) Prerequisite: CJ111 or S110 .
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CJ402 Minnesota Criminal Law 4 credit(s)
Learning objectives of this course include an understanding of the problems faced by entry-level police officers in the area of criminal warrants and confessions, stop-and-frisk, and pre-trial identification procedures. A detailed understanding of the Minnesota Criminal Statutes is also expected. (Typically offered every spring semester.)
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CJ425 Ethnicity, Class and Gender 3 credit(s)
This course provides numerous theoretical perspectives on ethnicity, class and gender along with a variety of activities which ensure each student an opportunity for developing an experience base with members of various ethnic, social class and gender communities. (Typically offered every spring semester.) Also offered as S425 . Prerequisite: S110 .
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CJ452 Victimology 3 credit(s)
This course examines the multifaceted problem of criminal victimization. The historical and emerging roles of victimology as a field of study are examined and special attention is paid to the theoretical and policy aspects of the field. (Typically offered every other spring semester)
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CJ460 Law Enforcement Professional 4 credit(s)
Learning objectives of this course include understanding the evolution of Law Enforcement, and the different issues that present themselves during this process. Each student is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the: selection and socialization of police professionals; organizational management; police deviance: corruption and controls; minorities in policing; community-based policing; the use of force and the hazards of police work. Typically offered fall semester. Prerequisite: CJ250 .
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CJ469 Individual Research 1-3 credit(s)
Students taking this course are required to do individual research. A criminal justice faculty member supervises the project. Prerequisite: consent of the supervising faculty member.
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CJ489 Thesis Development 1 credit(s)
Registration for this course initiates a student’s work on the thesis requirement. The student is expected to select a topic and design the research project. The course is conducted primarily on an independent basis in consultation with the student’s advisor. The result of this course is the completion of thesis proposal. Prerequisite: must have taken PS342 /S350 and successfully pass S250 and S350 with a C or higher before registering for course.
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CJ490 Research in Criminal Justice 2 credit(s)
In this required course for majors, the student must complete an original research project that results in the completion of a thesis. Prerequisite: must be taken the semester after CJ489 .
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CJ491-495 Seminars in Criminal Justice 1–3 credit(s)
Specialized courses are offered according to particular areas of student interest and need. Prerequisite: consent of criminal justice coordinator.
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CJ496/497 Internship in Criminal Justice 1–17 credit(s)
An off-campus internship provides qualified juniors or seniors an opportunity to participate in field experience under the guidance and supervision of competent professionals. Students are required to complete a full time internship of 270 hours on site. Up to six credits equal a full time internship. Each additional credit requires 45 additional hours at the internship site (45 hours = 1 credit). Prerequisite: consent of criminal justice coordinator.
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CJ498 Internship Integration 2 credit(s)
Credit for this course requires students to complete an in depth paper based on a student’s experience in a criminal justice internship. The research paper requires students to review scholarly research on a topic related to their internship, and discuss the relationship between scholarly research and their internship experience. All assignments leading up to the completion of the paper requires students to apply academic knowledge to real world settings. Must be taken either concurrently or after completion of CJ496/497 . Students who do not meet this requirement will be removed from the course.
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Dance |
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DA110 Tap I 0 or 2 credit(s)
This course introduces a dance style not only seen but heard as the rhythmic structure unfolds. It is designed to explore the rudiments of tap dance techniques as an entertaining form of dance. No dance experience necessary.
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DA120 Jazz I 0 or 2 credit(s)
This introduction to the stylization of Jazz dance emphasizes the basic technical work of isolations and an overview of the development of jazz dance from its origin. No dance experience necessary.
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DA130 Modern I 0 or 2 credit(s)
This is an introductory course in modern dance technique. Students learn a blend of techniques including fall and recovery, and contraction and release. No dance experience necessary.
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DA140 Ballet I 0 or 2 credit(s)
This is a beginning course offering the basic theory and practice of classical ballet and ballet terminology, emphasizing the use of placement. No dance experience necessary.
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DA175 Rehearsal Performance Lab I 0-1 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply learned techniques and theories to a particular role onstage. Students will further develop and apply their analysis skills, performance theory and practice skills onstage. Students will further develop and apply their analysis skills, performance theory and practice skills and techniques, as well as critical thinking and self-disciplinary skills through dance production. Prerequisite: all students must audition for roles and register for the appropriate section within the first week of the semester. Can be taken up to six times for credit. May not be repeated more than twice in a semester.
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DA210 Tap II 2 credit(s)
This course continues to build student’s knowledge of tap terminology and offers an intermediate level of tap technique. Prerequisites: DA110 and consent of instructor
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DA220 Jazz II 2 credit(s)
This course continues to work toward building the vocabulary of jazz technique, isolations, and extended rhythmical phrasing. Prerequisites: DA120 and consent of instructor.
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DA230 Modern II 2 credit(s)
This course continues to build students’ modern dance technique. Students are introduced to the principles of improvisation, blend of techniques including fall and recovery, and contraction and release. Prerequisites: DA130 and consent of instructor.
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DA240 Ballet II 2 credit(s)
The course builds the beginning ballet vocabulary, furthering the acquisition of placement and technique, ballet terminology, and ballet as an art form. Prerequisites: DA140 and consent of instructor.
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DA250-259 Special Topics in Dance 1–3 credit(s)
This course deals with specialized topics, including those relevant to the dancer or choreographer. Topics may include: Ballroom Dance, Men’s Class, Fosse, Jerome Robbins Choreographic Approach, Classical or Contemporary Repertory, Clogging, Pilates/Yoga, Dance Fitness, etc. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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DA280 Anatomy and Kinesiology for the Performing Artist 3 credit(s)
This course explores the human body and how it functions in relation to the performer’s body. Students learn through readings, lectures, class discussions, and in-class projects. There is a special focus on muscular and skeletal systems, prevention and care of injuries, and conditioning.
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DA310 Tap III 2 credit(s)
This course offers an intermediate level of tap dance technique. Students are introduced to syncopation and performance styles, and continue to build a strong tap dance vocabulary. Prerequisites: DA210 and consent of instructor.
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DA320 Jazz III 2 credit(s)
This course offers an intermediate level of jazz dance technique. Students are introduced to rhythmical phrasing and continue to build a strong jazz dance vocabulary. Prerequisites: DA220 and consent of instructor.
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DA330 Modern III 2 credit(s)
This course provides an intermediate level of modern dance technique and vocabulary furthering the exploration of improvisation. Prerequisites: DA230 and consent of instructor.
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DA340 Ballet III 2 credit(s)
An intermediate level of classical ballet, concentrating on extended vocabulary and the advancement of technique. Prerequisites DA240 and consent of instructor.
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DA365 Musical Theatre Dance 2 credit(s)
This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of and ability to perform dances of the modern American musical stage. Students learn techniques and styles of contemporary dance as it is specifically applied to musical theatre, emphasizing theatre dance styles from the 1920s to the present. The course also encompasses research of the styles of major musical theatre choreographers and performers noteworthy for their musical dance innovations. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: one of the following: DA210 , DA220 , DA230 , DA240 .
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DA370 Dance Composition 2 credit(s)
This course explores basic choreographic methods with an emphasis placed on improvisation as a vehicle to creating movement phrases. Students also learn through readings, lectures, class discussions, and in-class projects. Prerequisites: level II or higher dance technique class and/ or consent of instructor.
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DA375 Rehearsal: Performance Lab II 0-1 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply learned techniques and theories to a particular role onstage. Students will further develop and apply their analysis skills, performance theory and practice skills and techniques, as well as critical thinking and self-disciplinary skills through dance production. Advisors will help monitor registration in the upper and lower divisions based on leadership roles within a given production. Registration for this course is mandatory for all students cast in a ‘main-stage’ dance production. Prerequisite: all students must audition for roles and register for the appropriate section within the first week of the semester. May be taken up to six times for credit. May not be repeated more than twice in a semester.
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DA380 Dance History 3 credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth survey of the history of concert dance forms, including ballet, modern dance, jazz dance and tap dance. Discussion, assignments and text provide background concerning the influences of social and world dance on these ever-changing dance forms. A research paper is a requirement for this course. Prerequisite: E130 .
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DA410 Tap IV 2 credit(s)
This course provides an advanced level of rhythm tap with a strong concentration on technique, syncopation and performance styles, including the exploration of improvisation and choreography. Prerequisites: DA310 and consent of instructor.
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DA420 Jazz IV 2 credit(s)
An advanced level of jazz dance providing the continuation of strong techniques as well as developing artistry and performance qualities through the exploration of choreography. Prerequisites: DA320 and consent of instructor.
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DA430 Modern IV 2 credit(s)
This course provides an advanced level of modern dance technique with a strong concentration on improvisation, choreograph and artistry. Prerequisites: DA330 and consent of instructor.
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DA440 Ballet IV 2 credit(s)
A fast intermediate level of classical ballet, providing the continuation of placement and technique. Prerequisites: DA330 and consent of instructor.
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DA450 Ballet V 2 credit(s)
An advanced level of classical ballet, providing the continuation of placement and technique while focusing on artistry. This course includes the opportunity to study pointe technique. Prerequisites: DA440 and consent of instructor.
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DA455 Ballet VI 3 credit(s)
An advanced level of classical ballet, providing the continuation of placement and technique, while focusing on artistry. This course includes the opportunity to study advanced pointe technique. Prerequisite DA450 and consent of instructor.
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DA460 Ballet VII 3 credit(s)
An advanced level of classical ballet providing the continuation of placement technique, while focusing on advanced artistry. This course includes the opportunity to study advanced pointe technique. Prerequisite: DA455 and consent of instructor.
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DA470 Dance Pedagogy and Application 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare the dancer for teaching jobs outside of school. Students understand the appropriate progression of dance levels, criteria for promotion and how to design a balanced class within this progression. Students are introduced to the various professional associations for teachers of dance and are exposed to literature on the teaching of dance.
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DA499 Graduation Project 1-3 credit(s)
This course allows students to apply compositional concepts, principles of choreographic structure, critical thinking and coordination skills in the development of a final dance project. This is a capstone course for dance minors only.
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Economics |
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EC261 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit(s)
A traditional introduction to the principles of microeconomics, concentrating on behavior of the household and the firm. The course analyzes factors determining prices, production and allocation of economic resources. Current issues are emphasized. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
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EC262 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit(s)
A traditional introduction to the principles of macroeconomics, concentrating on how aggregate levels of economic activity are determined. The course analyzes macroeconomic policies and economic issues such as problems of unemployment and inflation. Current issues are emphasized.
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EC296/297 Special Topics in Economics and Finance 1-3 credit(s)
The topics for these courses will vary according to the needs and interests of students. Course offerings will address economics and finance-related topics and be introductory in nature.
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EC440 International Trade, Finance and Monetary Issues 3 credit(s)
An intermediate course examining the forces which determine the competitive conditions and trade patterns in the global economy. Representative topics are monetary issues, balance of payments, capital movements and capital markets. Prerequisites: BU385 and FN341 .
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EC460-469 Special Topics in Economics and Finance 1-3 credit(s)
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of students. Topics may include economic problems, trade imbalance, international economics, quantitative economics, international finance and more advanced investment topics.
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Education |
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ED100 Introduction to Education 1 credit(s)
This course is intended to give students with an interest in education a general overview of teaching as a career. Students explore the nature of K–12 students, the nature of schools, and current and future trends in education. While primarily intended for freshmen with an interest in teaching, it is open to any student who might wish to explore a career in education. Graded pass/fail.
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ED101 Integrating Reading and Writing I 2 credit(s)
These language rich courses prepare students for first-year writing and the academic rigor of college. Emphasis is on reading a variety of texts deeply, writing for multiple audiences and purposes and in various genres, and discussion, ultimately producing thesis-driven essays through multiple stages. ED101 and ED102 serve as preparation for E130 First Year Writing and are equivalent to E105 Writing Skills . Students taking ED101 and ED102 to meet the English competency requirement must complete ED101 with a passing grade before enrolling in ED102, but may enroll concurrently in ED102 and E130.
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ED102 Integrating Reading and Writing II 2 credit(s)
These language rich courses prepare students for first-year writing and the academic rigor of college. Emphasis is on reading a variety of texts deeply, writing for multiple audiences and purposes and in various genres, and discussion, ultimately producing thesis-driven essays through multiple stages. ED101 and ED102 serve as preparation for E130 First Year Writing and are equivalent to E105 Writing Skills . Students taking ED101 and ED102 to meet the English competency requirement must complete ED101 with a passing grade before enrolling in ED102, but may enroll concurrently in ED102 and E130. Prerequisites:ED 101 .
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ED108 Awakening Hearts and Minds: Lasallian Education 4 credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor course for the First-Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the area/discipline of education. A Lasallian education has always meant more than imparting knowledge. In the Lasallian Network, “a human and Christian education” involves accompaniment and the development of the whole person. An inquiry into the five Lasallian Core Principles of Quality Education, Respect for All Persons, Faith in the Presence of God, Concern for the Poor and Social Justice, and Inclusive Community and how they are made manifest throughout the United States and the world is the focus of this course. Awakening Hearts and Minds incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well Being by examining the history of Lasallian education, its adaptation to educational paradigm shifts, as well as individuals who have profoundly influenced the lives of young people in and out of the classroom.
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ED109 How Youth Succeed 4 credit(s)
This course serves as an anchor course for the First Year Experience by welcoming you into the Saint Mary’s University community and providing an opportunity for the development of academic skills in the area/discipline of education. Inquiry into the life of teachers and roles that schooling plays in supporting the development of children and young adults. This course will allow you to develop the academic habits and ways of thinking to forward into any Interdisciplinary Minor of your choice. This course incorporates the common themes of Place, Purpose, and Well Being by exposing you to contemplating the importance of recognizing how a communities culture influences the educational experiences of its students, the critical importance that educators play in shaping their students and community, and the enriching lives that teachers lead in our society.
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ED250 Human Relations, Cultural Diversity and Indian Cultures 2 credit(s)
This course provides a general introduction to human relations, cultural diversity and Indian cultures as these concepts relate to teaching and learning in the K–12 classroom. Emphasis is placed on providing the students with additional knowledge, expertise or skills in creating a classroom learning climate conducive to supporting differences in cultural, ethnic, racial and gender backgrounds. Special emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of Minnesota and Wisconsin Indian cultures.
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ED301 School and Society 5 credit(s)
The initial focus of this course emphasizes historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education. Students examine connections between theory and practice on topics within these contexts. Topics include today’s students, teachers, school, teacher effectiveness, current issues, school reform, and professionalism. A second focus of the course is an extensive field experience where students observe and participate in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on developing skills in human resources and the use of reflective practice in teaching. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: concurrent with ED302 .
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ED302 Substance Abuse Prevention and Community Health 1 credit(s)
This course is a general introduction to the effects of substance abuse and provides basic familiarization with chemical and public health education programs in the school and community. The course is designed to meet the Minnesota statute for obtaining a teaching license. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: concurrent with ED301 .
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ED306 Learning and Development 5 credit(s)
In this course, the concept of learning is examined through the cognitive, social-emotional, moral and physical developmental stages of learners. Principles of teaching and learning are developed in the context of learning theory, teacher effectiveness, learner differences, and building a positive classroom climate. Students engage in the central question: What do highly effective teacher leaders know, think and do with respect to learning, development, and learner differences? Students also participate in a significant clinical experience. Offered spring semester. Concurrent with ED307 .
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ED307 Educational Technology 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare future teachers to utilize 21st century technology tools in and out of the classroom to improve student-learning opportunities. Pre-service teachers will learn how to engage with current technologies for instruction, identify multi-media tools to support student learning, and become familiar with tools of technology that can be used to communicate effectively with parents and students. An electronic portfolio will be used to demonstrate learning. Prerequisite: concurrent with ED306 .
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ED310 Music Methods: K–8 1 credit(s)
This course emphasizes further work in kindergarten, elementary and middle level philosophy, curriculum and instructional strategies. An emphasis is placed on the integration of music into various curriculum areas to meet the needs of diverse learners. Students are actively engaged in: 1) understanding the creative developmental characteristics of children and adolescents; 2) designing and teaching appropriate lessons; 3) musical production; 4) using music as an alternative assessment tool; and 5) the reflection process as a means of professional development. The pre-service teacher is expected to demonstrate professional dispositions of a principled and purposeful instructional decision-maker. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED316 Science Methods: K–8 2 credit(s)
This course is designed to help pre-service teachers develop knowledge, methods, and evaluative tools to become competent in teaching science in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students learn how to plan science programs, to choose from a range of effective teaching techniques, and to evaluate student learning using current informal and formal assessment practices (using science content standards for primary, intermediate, and middle school). Topics include lesson and unit planning, the Minnesota content standards, national standards, and questioning skills. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED317 Social Science Methods: K–8 2 credit(s)
This course is designed to help pre-service teachers develop knowledge, methods, and evaluative tools to become competent in teaching social studies in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students learn how to plan social studies programs, to choose from a range of effective teaching techniques, and to evaluate student learning using current informal and formal assessment practices (using science content standards for primary, intermediate, and middle school). Topics include lesson and unit planning, the Minnesota content standards, national standards, questioning skills, and sample activities in each strand of social studies. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED320 Art Methods: K–8 1 credit(s)
This course emphasizes further work in kindergarten, elementary and middle level philosophy, curriculum and instructional strategies. An emphasis is placed on the integration of art into various curriculum areas to meet the needs of diverse learners. Students are actively engaged in: 1) understanding the creative developmental characteristics of children and adolescents; 2) designing and teaching appropriate lessons; 3) artistic production; 4) using art as an alternative assessment tool; and 5) the reflection process as a means of professional development. The pre-service teacher is expected to demonstrate professional dispositions of a principled and purposeful instructional decision-maker. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED325 Mathematics Methods: K–8 2 credit(s)
This course emphasizes the math concepts and skills taught in childhood and early adolescence settings and the instructional methods that enable students to learn those concepts. National and state standards are studied in relation to math instruction in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students also learn to prepare lesson plans and performance assessments using the state and national math standards for primary, intermediate, and middle school. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED330 Reading, Language Arts Methods & Children’s Literature: K–8 6 credit(s)
Students participate in constructivist learning experiences to master the knowledge, dispositions, and skills needed to teach literacy from kindergarten through middle school, with a focus on phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. National, state, and Common Core standards and curriculum guides are used to develop appropriate teaching plans for primary, intermediate, and middle school students. Students master lesson planning and performance assessments using the literacy content standards. Field experiences augment classroom readings, discussion and activities of developmental stages of listening, speaking, reading and writing in children. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED335 Health, Physical Education Methods: K–8 1 credit(s)
This course presents learning activities and methodologies for teaching children/early adolescents health, physical education, and outdoor education. The pre-service teacher is expected to demonstrate professional dispositions of a principled and purposeful instructional decision-maker. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED350 Curriculum and Instruction: Grades 5–12 4 credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare 5-12 pre-service teachers and educational specialists to incorporate current research-based instructional strategies into their classrooms and learn how to effectively build a positive classroom climate at the middle/high school level. Students will learn how to work effectively at incorporating standards into unit development, design daily lesson plans that align with the standards, and construct assignments that support the diverse needs of learners. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices and the diverse needs of learners. Students participate in a guided clinical experience. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED360 Reading: Grades 5–12 2 credit(s)
This course is based on the premise that every teacher is a reading teacher and that teaching students how to learn from textbooks is as important as teaching them what to learn in specific disciplines. Major objectives of the course include using data to diagnose literacy difficulties, remediation of reading/writing deficits, effective instructional strategies for developing strategic readers and competent writers in content areas, and planning processes necessary to meet the literacy needs of students. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or a declared Educational Studies major.
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ED370 Educational Measurement and Assessment 2 credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to help students understand and apply assessment theory to real-world situations. Appropriate practices for the construction, analysis, and interpretation of teacher-made and standardized assessment instruments are examined. Methods of monitoring student progress, evaluating student work and grading are practiced through a variety of student activities. Offered fall semester.
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ED375 Addressing Learning Needs in the Field: Reflective Practice as Teacher Research 1 credit(s)
Secondary education teacher candidates assess learner needs, design a comprehensive intervention plan for a learner or small group of learners, lead the intervention in a field experience, document the process, and present a final report on the accomplishments of the project and needs for continuing intervention for learner growth and development. This course is intended to follow, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills attained from ED350 Curriculum and Instruction, ED370 Educational Measurement and Assessment, and ED360 Reading: Grades 5-12 and also contribute to field hours required by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Prerequisite: ED350 , ED360 , ED370 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED380 Middle Level Education 2 credit(s)
This course provides pre-service teachers with philosophy, organizational structure, and methods central to middle level education. Particular emphasis is placed upon interdisciplinary planning, team teaching, student advising, and cooperative and exploratory learning. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices and addressing diverse needs of learners. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED385 Adolescent Literature and Methods 1 credit(s)
This course surveys literature appropriate to the needs, interests and abilities of middle and secondary school students. It also focuses on the selection, effective presentation and the developmental value of currently available reading material based on specific developmental tasks, and identifiable characteristics, traits, special problems and reading interests of adolescents. This course is required for English majors seeking certification in Minnesota. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: ED301 , ED306 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED390 Social Studies Methods: Grades 5–12 2 credit(s)
This course addresses curriculum, skills, and knowledge needed to teach social studies in grades 5 through 12. Topics studied include national and state social studies content standards for middle and high school, lesson and unit planning, and evaluation procedures. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies, and utilization of technology to enhance instruction are stressed. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: ED350 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED393 World Languages & Cultural Methods: Grades K–12 2 credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching successfully in the area of world languages in grades K through 12. Topics covered in the course include lesson and unit planning, national standards, and questioning skills. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies, and utilization of technology to enhance instruction are stressed. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: ED350 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED394 Communication Arts and Literature Methods: Grades 5–12 2 credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching communication arts and literature in grades 5 through 12. Topics covered include lesson and unit planning, national standards, and questioning skills. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies, and utilization of technology to enhance instruction are stressed. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: ED350 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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ED395 Mathematics Methods: Grades 5–12 2 credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service teachers with methods for teaching mathematics in grades 5 through 12. Topics covered include lesson and unit planning, national standards, and questioning skills. Classroom management, effective teaching strategies, and utilization of technology to enhance instruction are stressed. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: ED350 and acceptance into the teacher education program or declared Educational Studies major.
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