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CJUS 4400 - Research Practicum
Development, analysis, and presentation of independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Graduate students are encouraged to register for CJUS 6800.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Criminal Justice major or minor; and Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1100 with grade of C or above;
CJUS 2340 ; and CJUS 2370
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CJUS 4700 - Honors Capstone Project in Criminal Justice
Required of all Honors students.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Criminal Justice major or minor; Junior or Senior standing; permission of instructor; and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1100 with grade of C or above
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DANC 1108 - Yoga
Introduction and practice of yoga, especially as it relates to dance training. Students condition the body and mind through the physical and intellectual practice of yoga. Course content includes learning and executing corporeal postures, breath work, and mental focusing exercises. By the end of this course, students will have built upon their individual measures of strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as gained mental clarifying and stress-relieving techniques.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1109 - Pilates
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Pilates method with emphasis on core stability, breathing, and body alignment.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1209 - Ballet for Majors IA
The study of classical ballet technique at the beginning level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out). This course assumes students have some previous experience studying ballet technique.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Dance major or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1210 - Ballet for Majors IB
Continuation of the study of classical ballet technique at the beginning level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out). This course assumes students have some previous experience studying ballet technique.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1209 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1212 - Ballet I
An introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, focusing on proper alignment and use of external rotation (turn-out), as well as basic body positions and ballet vocabulary. Recommended for students with no prior experience in ballet. Open to all University students.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1213 - Ballet II
A continuation of the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, focusing on proper alignment and use of external rotation (turn-out), as well as basic body positions and ballet vocabulary. Open to all University students.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1212 or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1214 - Modern Dance I
Introduction to modern dance styles for beginners. Elementary modern dance concepts are introduced, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students learn, embody, and demonstrate basic movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor. Recommended for students with no prior experience in modern dance. Open to all University students.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1215 - Modern Dance II
A continuation of the fundamentals of modern dance, focusing on alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination. Modern dance concepts are further developed through floorwork, standing exercises, locomotor patterns, and extended combinations in center. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor. Open to all University students.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1214 or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1217 - Modern Dance for Majors IA
Basic modern dance concepts are introduced, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students learn, embody, and demonstrate beginning-level movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Dance major or permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 1280 - Improvisation
Exploration of body movement in energy, time, and space to build an awareness of the human body and its innate predisposition for movement expression. Students learn, embody, practice, and demonstrate improvisational dance skills in a studio setting.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Dance major or minor, or permission of instructor
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DANC 2016 - Choreographic Analysis
Study of the form and content of choreographic dance works through observation, description, technical analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Crafting tools and aesthetic communication is examined through daily guided discussion, formal debate, oral project presentation, and writing.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
Restriction(s): Dance major or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1280 or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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DANC 2125 - African Dance
An introduction to the practice of selected African traditional dance styles in terms of cultural context, function, and form.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2126 - Tap Dance
An introduction to tap dance. Students establish a foundational understanding of tap dance technique, improvisation, and collaboration.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2127 - Latin Dance Forms
An introduction to traditional Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia. Students engage in partnering sequences through the exploration of Latin Dance as a social dance form.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2128 - African-Brazilian Dance
Exploration of dances from the northeastern regions of Brazil. Students engage in movement practice, discussion, writing reflections, performance and research to gain both physical and cultural understandings of African-Brazilian dances.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2129 - Odissi Dance
Introduces the basic elements of curvilinearity, sculptural geometry, rhythm, and musicality of an Eastern Indian classical dance called Odissi. Odissi is a globally popular form presented at concerts, cultural events, and community celebrations.
Credit Hours: (2)
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DANC 2130 - Hip-Hop Dance
The history of Hip-Hop Dance where students learn basic movements from styles according to region and era. Also includes the commercial industry, street dance culture, and freestyle movement. By the end of the course, students are more comfortable in an industry-style dance class and have tools to create their own movement.
Credit Hours: (2)
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DANC 2209 - Ballet for Majors IIA
The study of classical ballet technique at the beginning/intermediate level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out), jumping concepts, turning concepts.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1210 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2210 - Ballet for Majors IIB
A continuation of the study of classical ballet technique at the beginning/intermediate level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out), jumping concepts, turning concepts.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2209 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2216 - Choreography I
Exploration of fundamental elements, concepts, and crafting tools for composing dance. Concert dance and site-specific choreography may be explored. Four contact hours plus a minimum of 2-3 hours lab time.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1210 , DANC 1217 , and DANC 1280 ; or permission of instructor
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DANC 2217 - Modern Dance for Majors IIA
Beginning/Intermediate Modern dance technique. Modern dance concepts are explored including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students continue to learn, embody, and demonstrate beginning/intermediate-level movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1218 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2218 - Modern Dance for Majors IIB
Intermediate Modern dance technique. Intermediate modern dance concepts are explored, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students continue to learn, embody, and demonstrate intermediate-level movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2217 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2226 - Vintage Jazz Dance
An introduction to the style and cultural context of this indigenous U.S. dance form that evolved in the first half of the 20th century.
Credit Hours: (2)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2227 - Contemporary Jazz Dance
Examination of selected contemporary jazz styles from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students engage in physical, intellectual, and creative practice of contemporary jazz dance.
Credit Hours: (2)
Restriction(s): Dance major or minor (others by permission of instructor), and some dance training required.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2228 - Music and Dance
Applied study of music as it supports dance education and choreographic and performance practices. This course is an extended study of music theory. It also investigates music as a structural, aesthetic, and cultural aspect of dance. Explores rhythm as a basis for movement and choreography. Embodiment is stressed through exercises in dance teaching, choreography, and step dance or Stomp-style performances.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1210 , DANC 1217 , and DANC 1280 ; or permission of instructor
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DANC 2401 - Production Practicum - Dance Running Crew
Practical application of production work in the areas of scenery, lighting, sound, costuming, properties, and stage management.
Credit Hours: (1)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 2402 - Performance Practicum
Practical application of performance techniques within a production setting, including auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Audition.
Corequisite(s): Any dance technique course.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 3100 - Pointe
The study of pointe technique at the beginning level, focusing on how proper ballet alignment supports pointe work, building the strength required to execute pointe technique, and developing pointe vocabulary in a progression from barre work to center work.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2209
Corequisite(s): A ballet technique course at the 2000 level or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 8 times.
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DANC 3201 - Professional Training Certificate in Dance
First year of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on advanced pointe work for women and men’s grande allegro work.
Credit Hours: (4)
Restriction(s): Audition at Charlotte Ballet
Prerequisite(s): Both DANC 3201 and DANC 3202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
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DANC 3202 - Professional Training Certificate in Dance
Second semester of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on advanced pointe work for women and men’s grande allegro work.
Credit Hours: (4)
Restriction(s): Audition at Charlotte Ballet
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3201 . Both DANC 3201 and DANC 3202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
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DANC 3210 - Ballet for Majors III
The study of classical ballet technique at the intermediate/advanced level, focusing on the following movement concepts as they are performed and understood in ballet: alignment, shift of weight, external rotation (turn-out), jumping concepts, turning concepts. Additional focus on musicality and artistry.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2210 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 7 times.
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DANC 3218 - Modern Dance for Majors III
Intermediate/Advanced modern dance technique. Intermediate and advanced modern dance concepts are explored, including floorwork, standing exercises, and locomotor patterns. Students continue to learn, embody, and demonstrate intermediate/advanced-level movement vocabulary in a dance studio setting. Body alignment, placement, strength, flexibility and coordination are addressed. Students explore modern dance as a creative practice and artistic expression. Specific modern technique or style varies per instructor.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2218 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 3221 - Dance History, Theory, and Critical Thinking
Exploration of dance as a means of developing personal and shared identities. Focuses on critical reading, research, and writing; and on examining dance through sociocultural, historical, and political lenses. Among the traditions and contemporary innovations examined are dance forms of the African diaspora and western concert dance.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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DANC 3222 - Dance History, Theory, and Critical Thinking II
Exploration of dance as a means of transforming personal and shared identities. Focuses on critical evaluation of dances through aesthetic and sociocultural lenses. Among the traditions and contemporary innovations examined are dance forms of the African diaspora and western concert dance.
Credit Hours: (3)
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DANC 3227 - Ballet Pedagogy
Methods and resources in the teaching of ballet techniques for young dancers. How, why, and when to teach the ballet vocabulary. Integration of concepts of anatomy, kinesiology, physics and the laws of motion and musical accompaniment.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
Restriction(s): Dance major or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2119 and DANC 2210 .
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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DANC 3229 - Contact Improvisation
Experiential exploration of basic concepts of contact improvisation including falling and rolling to the floor, and partnering skills of weight sharing and lifting. Focus on developing highly attuned body awareness in relation to earth, gravity, and connection to others. Students learn, embody, practice, and demonstrate contact improvisational dance skills in a studio setting.
Credit Hours: (2)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): DANC 1217 , DANC 1218 , or DANC 1280 ; or permission of instructor
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 3230 - Choreography II
Focuses on the development of dance composition concepts and methods. Students use dance and the choreographic process as modes of thinking to investigate ideas and conduct creative research. Four contact hours plus a minimum of 2-3 hours lab time.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2216 ; and DANC 2125 , DANC 2210 , or DANC 2218
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 3231 - Choreography in Context: Danced Collaborations in Urban Spaces
Examines ways in which we can make art in the context of our physical environments, audiences, and communities, specifically through the processes of site-specific work and community collaborations. The practice of improvisation as a process and product for making dance and performance are deeply investigated. Drawing on the history and methodologies of improvisation, site-specific, and community-centered artists, students build a foundation for and develop their creative skill sets as they improvise, make, and perform dances outside the traditional theatre space.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2216
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 3232 - Digital Skills for Artists
An interdisciplinary course that provides students with the tools to work with digital design and marketing, visual communications, sound editing, and video production. Students learn the basics of effective visual communications, produce visual content and learn to edit videos and photos for online viewing, and become versed in the fundamentals of sound creation and editing. The course culminates in the production of a professional website using digital skills and media tools practiced throughout the semester.
Credit Hours: (3)
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DANC 3250 - Dance in Community
Students learn to develop relevant lesson plans for teaching community members and facilitate a series of dance classes under the direction of faculty. Designed to train students to successfully enter and exit community programming and/or projects utilizing various dance forms. Students focus on developing tools needed to enter communities and create liaisons through research and interpersonal skills.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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DANC 3252 - Ring Shout Dance Traditions
A research-based course focused on investigation and the analysis of traditional Ring Shout movements created and preserved by the enslaved African Americans of the U.S. Students engage in research of the history, structure, traditions, culture, songs, rhythms and movements of the Ring Shout. Students work in groups, complete research papers, analyze movements via photos and videos, reconstruct movement through physical participation, engage in ethnographic field studies, and more.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): DANC 2125 or DANC 2128 ; and DANC 2226 ; or permission of instructor
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DANC 3253 - Black Dance in the Americas
Explores the function, consciousness, history, application, and movement aesthetics of black dance in the Americas. Examines the origins of various dances of the African diaspora that influence American culture. Also examined are popular types of dance, including the Charleston, tap, salsa, rumba, and the limbo. This is a movement-based course in which students also engage in discussions, movement analysis, and critique.
Credit Hours: (2)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 2226 ; and DANC 2125 or DANC 2128
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DANC 3328 - Teaching Dance: Theories and Practices
Examination and application of diverse theories and practices for teaching dance movement practices in a studio setting with emphasis on developing movement skills and artistry for the beginning dancer. Students plan, deliver, and assess instruction and reflect on their experiences. Includes weekly observation and teaching in a dance setting.
Credit Hours: (3) (O)
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1280 , DANC 2119 , and four dance movement practice courses; or permission of instructor
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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DANC 3402 - Performance Practicum
An advanced creative process experience for Advanced Dance Studies students. Students may engage in the course as a Rehearsal Director, Research Assistant, or other leadership role.
Credit Hours: (1)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; priority given to students accepted into Advanced Dance Studies Certificate Program
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of DANC 2402
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 4001 - Topics in Dance
Special topic in dance. Two to six contact hours.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
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DANC 4110 - Communicating Across the Dance Discipline
Sources from across the dance discipline and related professional communication are used as a basis for research, discussion, writing, and professional presentation.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Restriction(s): Senior standing, and Dance major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3221 and DANC 3222
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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DANC 4201 - Professional Training Certificate in Dance
Third semester of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on classical and contemporary variations for women and partnering skills for men.
Credit Hours: (4)
Restriction(s): Audition at Charlotte Ballet. Both DANC 4201 and DANC 4202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 3202
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DANC 4202 - Professional Training Certificate in Dance
Fourth semester of a two-year program of pre-professional technical dance training in ballet, performance experience, and professional dance company observation with the Charlotte Ballet. Emphasis on classical and contemporary variations for women and partnering skills for men.
Credit Hours: (4)
Restriction(s): Audition at Charlotte Ballet. Both DANC 4201 and DANC 4202 must be taken sequentially during the same academic year.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 4201
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DANC 4227 - Dance Education Methods for the Elementary School
Examination and application of diverse theories and practices for teaching standards-based dance education in grades K-5 with emphasis on arts integration pedagogy. Students plan, deliver, and assess instruction and reflect on their experiences. Includes observation and teaching in an elementary school setting.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Meet requirements for the Praxis Core Test; Criminal Background Check; and accepted application to Teacher Education; or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1209 ; DANC 1217 ; DANC 1280 ; EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 ; and SPED 2100
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DANC 4257 - Dance Education Methods for the Secondary School
Examination and application of diverse theories and practices for teaching standards-based dance education in grades 6-12 with emphasis on multicultural arts education pedagogy. Students plan, deliver, and assess instruction and reflect on their experiences. Includes observation and teaching in a secondary school setting.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Restriction(s): Meet requirements for the Praxis Core Test; Criminal Background Check; and accepted application to Teacher Education; or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 1209 ; DANC 1217 ; DANC 1280 ; EDUC 1100 or EDUC 2100 ; and SPED 2100
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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DANC 4400 - Internship in Dance
Research and/or inservice training for dance majors and minors in cooperating organizations. Specific content is based upon a contract between the students department and professional organization.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Minimum 2.5 GPA, Junior or Senior standing, and permission of department chair.
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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DANC 4401 - Dance Teaching Practicum
An exploration of philosophies about and methods used to teach dance courses
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing; priority given to students accepted into Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies program; by permission only.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 4466 - Dance Curriculum Design
Development of units of dance study aligned with state and national curriculum standards based on the needs, interests, and cultural context of the dance program at the student teaching site. Reflection on the role of dance education within a school arts program and the role of dance educators in supporting student development. Course requirements include the development of a draft teaching portfolio aligned with a national teacher assessment instrument. Clinical requirements include one day per week of teaching and observation in the student teaching placement site.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): To be taken during the first semester of the Year-Long Internship.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 4227 and DANC 4257
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DANC 4467 - Student Teaching/Seminar: K-12 Fine and Performing Arts: Dance
A planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a University Supervisor and a Cooperating Teacher in an appropriate grade level and approved school setting in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for their specific teaching field in alignment with state and national standards. Participating students pay a course registration fee for edTPA portfolio assessment.
Credit Hours: (12) (O)
Restriction(s): Approved application for student teaching from the College of Education; Senior standing; completion of professional education requirements and all coursework; GPA of 2.75 or above in all required Concentration in Dance Education courses; grades of C or above in all courses required for the concentration by the Department of Dance and College of Education; and an overall GPA of 2.5 or above.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment only in student teaching; additional classes may not be taken while student teaching.
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
Repeatability: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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DANC 4601 - Individual Project
An individual project course for Dance majors.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6)
Restriction(s): Permission of department chair.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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DANC 4800 - Dance Capstone Project
Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies students complete their study with an individual project in consultation with a faculty mentor.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Acceptance into Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies program; completion of written project proposal in DANC 4110 with a grade of B or above; and grades of C or above in all dance courses.
Prerequisite(s): DANC 4110
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DTSC 1110 - Sports Analytics
The principles of data science meet sports analytics. Explores the analytical thinking behind the data revolution in sports and how it greatly impacts a sports franchise, a TV broadcast, when a player is up for free agency, and many more topics.
Credit Hours: (3)
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DTSC 1301 - Data and Society A
An introduction to data acquisition, models, and analytic methods for interpreting data and developing hypotheses in the context of the interdisciplinary field of Critical Data Studies. Critical Data Studies seeks to track, analyze, and transform the use of large data sets across a variety of domains, including the health sciences, security and surveillance technologies, social media, marketing and business, government and public policy, and other uses of aggregative and algorithmic data science. With resources from Critical Data Studies, students learn how to use statistical methods/tools and scripting programming languages to explore social problems and the ethical implications of collecting and using tabular data.
Credit Hours: (3)
Corequisite(s): DTSC 1302 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222
Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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DTSC 1302 - Data and Society B
An introduction to data acquisition, models, and analytic methods for interpreting data and developing hypotheses in the context of the interdisciplinary field of Critical Data Studies. Critical Data Studies seeks to track, analyze, and transform the use of large data sets across a variety of domains, including the health sciences, security and surveillance technologies, social media, marketing and business, government and public policy, and other uses of aggregative and algorithmic data science. With resources from Critical Data Studies, students learn how to use statistical methods/tools and scripting programming languages to explore social problems and the ethical implications of collecting and using tabular data.
Credit Hours: (3)
Corequisite(s): DTSC 1301 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Social Sciences
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DTSC 2110 - Sport Business Analytics
Sport business analytics converts raw data into meaningful and actionable information that enables sport business professionals and companies to make strategic business decisions. This course analyzes the sport business world and delves into some of the most influential sport business decisions (past and recent) in history.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
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DTSC 2301 - Modeling and Society A
In this studio, students learn how to use statistical methods/tools and query languages on relational databases to explore a data science approach to socially relevant challenges associated with a social science discipline. Ethical implications of collecting and using data from external sources are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 1302 with a grade of C or above; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222
Corequisite(s): DTSC 2302
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DTSC 2302 - Modeling and Society B
In this studio, students learn how to use statistical methods/tools and query languages on relational databases to explore a data science approach to socially relevant challenges associated with a social science discipline. The ethical implications of collecting and using data from external sources are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 1301 ; DTSC 1302 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222
Corequisite(s): DTSC 2301
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DTSC 3000 - Special Topics in Data Science
Special topics in interdisciplinary data science. Topic varies by semester and instructor.
Credit Hours: (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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DTSC 3400 - Data Science Practicum
An experiential learning course which involves direct involvement on one or more data science projects with a community or industry partner.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 3 times with permission of instructor.
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DTSC 3601 - Predictive Analytics and Their Implications A
In this studio, students learn the ethical use of machine learning to develop models and predictive features from unstructured data to explore a data science approach to socially relevant challenges. Validity of predictions are be analyzed using appropriate statistical hypothesis tests. The ethical implications of collecting and using data from external sources are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 2301 , DTSC 2302 , and ITSC 2214
Corequisite(s): DTSC 3602
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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DTSC 3602 - Predictive Analytics and Their Implications B
In this studio, students learn the ethical use of machine learning to develop models and predictive features from unstructured data to explore a data science approach to socially relevant challenges. Validity of predictions are analyzed using appropriate statistical hypothesis tests. The ethical implications of collecting and using data from external sources are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 2301 , DTSC 2302 , and ITSC 2214
Corequisite(s): DTSC 3601
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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DTSC 3800 - Independent Study
Supervised investigation of a problem or subject in the field of Data Science. To be arranged with the instructor, generally during the preceding semester.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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DTSC 3900 - Undergraduate Research
Students make progress on a new or existing original research project, studying a topic in data science, under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
Restriction(s): Permission of department
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to three times.
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DTSC 4301 - Data Science for Social Good A
This capstone class combines technical, analytic, interpretive, and social dimensions to design and execute a full data science project. Students focus on real-world applications and situations. Projects integrate all the core skills and concepts learned through the program with an agile project implementation. Students are evaluated on their ability to collaboratively develop and communicate their work in both written and oral form, problem solving, influencing, and management. Includes evaluation of inherent bias, fairness, and accountability in data modeling.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 3601 , DTSC 3602 , ITCS 3162 , and STAT 2223
Corequisite(s): DTSC 4302
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DTSC 4302 - Data Science for Social Good B
This capstone class combines technical, analytic, interpretive, and social dimensions to design and execute a full data science project. Students focus on real-world applications and situations. Projects integrate all the core skills and concepts learned through the program with an agile project implementation. Students are evaluated on their ability to collaboratively develop and communicate their work in both written and oral form, problem-solving, influencing, and management. Includes evaluation of inherent bias, fairness, and accountability in data modeling.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): DTSC 3601 , DTSC 3602 , ITCS 3162 , and STAT 2223
Corequisite(s): DTSC 4301
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ESCI 1101 - Earth Sciences-Geography
Basic geographical principles and processes in physical geography and the earth sciences: geographic locational methods, earth-sun relationships, earth radiation balance, atmospheric temperature and pressure, interpretation and simple forecasting of weather from mapped data, interpretation of soil-moisture and evapo-transpiration balances, soil, climate systems, and biomes.
Credit Hours: (3)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
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ESCI 1101L - Earth Sciences-Geography Laboratory
Experimental study and investigation of the basic principles and processes in physical geography and the earth sciences; geographic locational methods, earth-sun relationships, earth radiation balance, atmospheric temperature and pressure, interpretation and simple forecasting of weather from mapped data, interpretation of soil-moisture and evapotranspiration balances, soil, climate systems and biomes. Note: Although the laboratory and lecture sections of ESCI 1101 are taught as separate courses, it is strongly recommended that students take ESCI 1101L concurrently with ESCI 1101 . Students with scheduling problems or students not fulfilling the University science and technology requirements may take the lecture without the laboratory. Students fulfilling the University science and technology requirements must either: (a) Take ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L concurrently; or (b) Take ESCI 1101L in a semester subsequent to taking ESCI 1101 .
Credit Hours: (1)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ESCI 1101 .
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences Lab
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ESCI 2000 - Topics in Earth Science
Treatment of major topical issues in Earth Sciences.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 2010 - National Parks: Science Behind the Scenery
A discussion of the geological, environmental, and policy aspects of America’s national parks, which preserve some of the finest landscapes and scenic beauty in the world. Students learn about the geological processes that created the landscapes in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, as well as many other parks and monuments. The role the parks play as protectors of endangered species, habitats, and undeveloped lands are also discussed.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ESCI 2030 - Near-Space Balloon Exploration
Students in this course design, build, and launch their own near-space capsule on a weather balloon, 15-20 miles into the stratosphere at the very edge of space. Students learn about the composition and conditions of the atmosphere and near-space environment, how to engineer a vehicle for that environment, take pictures and meteorological data during the flight, track the capsule with GPS, and recover the capsule on a parachute.
Credit Hours: (2)
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ESCI 2101 - The Environmental Dilemma
Nature, causes, and responses to major environmental problems.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ESCI 2200 - Introduction to Earth Sciences Research
Basic techniques common to research in all of the earth sciences. Research design and organization, utilization of literature resources, and the use of quantitative methods.
Credit Hours: (3)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): ESCI 1101 , GEOL 1200 , and GEOL 1200L .
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ESCI 3000 - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
In-depth treatment of specific topics selected from one of the fields of the earth sciences.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L or GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L , and permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 3101 - Global Environmental Change
Fundamental principles of the climate, including the physical processes responsible for global climate change; relationships between past, present, and future changes; and societal and environmental impacts.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 , METR 1102 , or permission of instructor
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ESCI 3105 - Oceanography
Physical, chemical and geological aspects of the world’s oceans. Emphasis on oceanic exploration techniques, oceanic circulation, seawater chemistry, marine geology, and coastal systems.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and GEOL 1200 , or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 3150 - Natural Environments of North America
Regional geomorphology and ecology of North America with emphasis on development, maintenance, and interaction of the geomorphic and ecological provinces.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 or GEOL 1200 , GEOL 1200L .
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ESCI 3170 - Environmental Quality Management
Selected methods of air and water resource analysis with emphasis on conceptual models and statistical techniques of environmental and risk assessment.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L .
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ESCI 3180 - Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental impact requirements and associated procedures, guidelines, and methods of assessing physical environmental impacts. Three hours per week of combined lecture and supervised field work leading to the preparation of an environmental impact statement for a locally proposed action.
Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Earth Science or Geology major; and Junior or Senior standing.
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ESCI 3190 - Biogeography
The patterns of life across the Earth and the causes of those patterns, with an emphasis on ecological patterns and historical patterns of biodiversity. The origin of the Earth’s biological diversity and methods for conserving that biodiversity is also discussed. Emphasis on student oral and written communication.
Credit Hours: (3) (W)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 or BIOL 2120
Cross-listed Course(s): GEOG 3190
General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ESCI 3205 - Water Resources
The distribution of fresh water and its relevance to society and ecosystems. Fundamentals of the science of water, human use and influence on water, and issues of water management, policy, and law.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 or GEOL 1200 .
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ESCI 3500 - Earth Sciences Cooperative Education Experience
Enrollment in this course is required for the department’s earth sciences cooperative education students during each semester that they are working. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation. Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit. For more information, contact the University Career Center.
Credit Hours: (0)
Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
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ESCI 3501 - Earth Sciences Cooperative Education Seminar
Required course for earth sciences cooperative education students in each semester following a work assignment for presentation of earth sciences reports on the co-op learning experience.
Credit Hours: (1)
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ESCI 4000 - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
In-depth treatment of specific topics selected from one of the fields of the earth sciences.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 ESCI 1101L , GEOL 1200 GEOL 1200L , or permission of instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ESCI 4005 - Engineering Geology
the application of geologic principles, techniques, and data to problems in the technology and use of earth materials.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L , or permission of instructor.
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ESCI 4122 - Statistics and Data Analysis in Earth Sciences
Develop techniques in a programming environment to quantitatively summarize data related to Earth sciences using univariate and bivariate statistical calculations; defend interpretations of Earth science data from both statistical and physical perspectives.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3122 , MATH 4122 , STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , STAT 2122 , or STAT 3122
Cross-listed Course(s): ESCI 5122
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ESCI 4140 - Hydrologic Processes
Atmospheric, soils, and geologic aspects of surface and ground water processes. Three lecture hours and one Problem Session hour per week. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab a week.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L or GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L .
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ESCI 4146 - The Business of Ecological Restoration
The science, business, and implementation of ecological restoration projects. Topics include: the basics of stream and wetland regulations, restoration, funding, design, construction, and long-term land conservation.
Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101
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ESCI 4155 - Fluvial Processes
Hydrologic and geomorphic study of the transport of water and earth materials within stream systems. Erosion, mass wasting, open channel flow, sediment transport, flooding, stream channel morphology, morphometry of drainage basins, and related topics. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week.
Credit Hours: (4)
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1101 and ESCI 1101L or GEOL 1200 and GEOL 1200L .
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