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Summer 2010 Special Courses and Workshops
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Field Trips
ES 299 Introduction to River Science, 3 credits This field-based course involves the study of geological features, landforms, and river processes associated with the lower Deschutes and Columbia rivers. Both river systems are set in volcanic landscapes and show evidence for a long history of catastrophic flooding. This weeklong field trip is both scenic and scientific, with a 3-day float trip on the lower Deschutes and land-based field studies along the Columbia River. Topics will include geologic history, hydrology, environmental geology, field techniques, and geomorphic analysis. The emphasis is on outdoor fun, adventure, and field science. Pre-requisites: introductory geology course or consent of instructor; the ability to have more fun than imagined. Cost: tuition plus $395 special course fee (fee includes transportation, food while rafting, equipment rental, camping and river guide service).
Short Courses
ED 407/507 Seminar: GLAD Training, 3 credits The Guided Language Acquisition Design is a model of professional development with proven replicability in more than 120 school sites. Project GLAD training provides teachers with research, theory, and practical, effective strategies that promote academic language, literacy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills. Project GLAD’s focus is teachers in multilingual classrooms serving students in kindergarten through grade 8.
MTH 070 Introductory Algebra, 4 credits CRN# 1279 Monday - Thursday; June 21 - July 16; 9:40 - 11:55 am MNB 104 Instructor: Stanley LeungLinear equations, linear systems, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Explores topics using a graphic calculator as well as traditional approaches. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or college requirement.
MTH 095 Pre-College Algebra, 4 credits CRN# 1280 Monday - Thursday; June 21 - July 16; 9:40 - 11:55 am MNB 103 Instructor: Nicholas Husen Basics of algebra, including arithmetic of signed numbers, order of operations, arithmetic of polynomials, linear equations, problem solving, factoring techniques, graphing lines, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations. Credits earned apply for enrollment (eligibility) but do not apply toward a degree; satisfies no university or college requirement. Additional fee applies. PREREQ: MTH 070 with a grade of C- or better, or satisfactory score on Western Oregon University math placement test.
SpEd 487/587 Autism: Teaching Methods & Practical Strategies, 3 credits Research based teaching methods for students ASD will be presented. Teaching methods to be covered include Discrete Trial, Pivotal Response Training, Structured Teaching, and PECS. Practical application of these methods in the context of behavior management, cognitive development, and daily living skills will also be discussed.
Online Undergrad ANTH 407 Medical Anthropology, 4 credits Introduces students to Medical Anthropology, an emerging subfield of Anthropology which takes up the analysis of health in the context of culture, social behavior, economic systems, and human biology. Class discussions will draw on anthropological theories and methods to address questions of health, illness, curing and healing through close readings of selected texts and ethnographies to help explain the concept of medical pluralism, the points of convergence and disagreement between biomedicine (ie.western medicine) and other non-western healing systems (Ethnomedicine).
BA 345W Internet and Electronic Commerce, 4 credits The internet as a resource for researchers, investors, employers, and employees. Focus will be on information access and distribution. Topics will include internet basics, search techniques and resource evaluation, marketing, electronic commerce, government regulation, job searching and Web page design.
CJ 212D History & Development of Law Enforcement, 4 credits Course surveys the historical development of American law enforcement, focusing on the social, political and organizational dynamics that helped to shape this critical institution. The course covers the major models of American policing: colonial, political, reform, professional and service models.
CJ 213D Introduction to Criminal Justice, 4 credits A multidisciplinary approach to administration, procedures, and policies of agencies of government charged with the enforcement of law, the adjudication of criminal behavior and the correction/punishment of criminal and deviant behavior. Includes an overview of criminal justice models and explanations of adult and juvenile crime and responses of the adult and juvenile justice systems within respective social, political and economic contexts.
CJ 219D Ethics & Leadership in Criminal Justice, 4 credits Major ethical theories relevant to criminal justice and social service institutions are examined. Emphasis is placed on ethical practices and dilemmas that affect practitioners as they endeavor to provide public services.
CJ 252 American Court System, 4 credits In depth examination and analysis of the American court system. Students will be exposed to the new emerging "problem solving courts" and the school of legal thought referred to as Therapeutic Jurisprudence. Course is multidisciplinary and appropriate for all students who wish to have a better understanding of the American court system and emerging trends in the administration of justice.
CJ 327 Research Methods in Criminal Justice, 4 credits Opportunity to learn, understand and apply social research methods to issues germane to the discipline of criminal justice. Emphasis on the relationships of theory to research, measurement, research design, hypothesis testing, sampling and implications of research for social policy.
CJ 451D/551 Youth, Crime & Society, 4 credits Offers a review of the nature, distribution and explanations of youth crime, with particular attention given to the historical context of youth crime and the topic of youth gangs. Gender, race, political and official responses to youth crime will be emphasized.
CJ 453/553 Corrections, 4 credits Considers the evolution of punishment, penological theories, survey of prison development and administration; education, labor and rehabilitation processes; social groups in the prison community.
CJ 463/563 Topics on Juvenile Issues (4 credits)
EC 200W Introduction to Economic Perspectives, 4 credits An issues-oriented introduction to economics that covers markets, unemployment, inflation, market power, the environment, crime, discrimination, health care, education, poverty, social security, international trade and economic development. Includes intensive writing.
EC 313 Intermediate Macroeconomics, 4 credits Focuses upon the behavior of the economy as a whole. Emphasizes the forces and interactions that naturally determine the levels of – and changes in the levels of – employment, aggregate output, interest rates and prices in a market economy; policy instruments for manipulating those levels; and policy problems.
EC 318 Money and Banking, 4 credits In-depth coverage of money, its forms, how it is created by banks and the Treasury, how its supply is regulated by the Federal Reserve System and its vital role in the functioning of the macro economy.
GEOG 310D World Regional, 4 credits A thematic examination of the principal characteristics of the major geographical regions of the world. Interpretation of present and past patterns of relationships between humans and the natural environment.
GEOG 370 Human Migration, 4 credits International and internal migration since World War II. Factors important in the initiation and continuation of migration. Special focus on Mexico-U.S. migration and settlement.
GEOG 410D/510 Global Issues, 4 credits A study of selected and current international issues and problems within the geographical context in which they are observed. Issues to be discussed depends on the instructor.
HE 250 Personal Health, 3 credits Basic scientific knowledge for healthful living; relation of health of individuals to family and community welfare and to national vitality and progress; fundamental factors involved in intelligent living.
PS 202W State and Local Government, 3 credits A survey of government operations, political processes, contemporary issues, problems, and recent reforms relating to the state and local levels, with emphasis on Oregon.
PSY 201 General Psychology, 4 credits A study of the science of human behavior and experience. Areas covered may include: biological bases of behavior, learning, memory, motivation, perception, cognition and development
PSY 311 Developmental Psychology, 4 credits The psychological study of human development from conception to death. Stages and issues of development throughout the life-span are identified and examined. Developmental theories, research and methods are studied and applied to the various stages and issues.
PSY 334 Social Psychology, 4 credits The psychological study of how people think about, influence and relate to one another. Theoretical and research bases will be utilized to explore the nature and content of this field and its applications to social issues and every day events.
PSY 360 Cognitive Psychology, 4 credits This class provides an overview of basic topics in cognitive psychology including learning, memory, attention, sensation, perception, language/phonology and problem solving.
PSY 435 Theories of Personality, 4 credits Major historical and contemporary theories of personality development and function and their relation to current issues in psychology.
Online Graduate Courses
CJ 451D/551 Youth, Crime & Society, 4 credits Offers a review of the nature, distribution and explanations of youth crime, with particular attention given to the historical context of youth crime and the topic of youth gangs. Gender, race, political and official responses to youth crime will be emphasized.
CJ 453/553 Corrections, 4 credits Considers the evolution of punishment, penological theories, survey of prison development and administration; education, labor and rehabilitation processes; social groups in the prison community.
CJ 463/563 Topics on Juvenile Issues (4 credits)
CJ 618 Theory of Criminal Law, 4 credits Development and application of criminal law in America. Focus on a variety of issues germane
ED 607 or GS 607 Water Resources Education I, 3 credits Examines water from a variety of perspectives relevant to K-8 students. Content includes essential physical and chemical properties of water, hydrological (water) cycle, fundamentals of water quality and watersheds, current issues related to water use, and water as a renewable resource. Applications of content include watershed field work, integration of literacy and technology, and analysis and evaluation of water related curriculum activities.
ED 693 or GS 693 Environmental Perspectives of Energy for Teachers, 3 credits This course will explore our past and present utilization of energy and power; methods of energy generation; the impact of energy production and utilization on the environment; the implications of non-renewable technologies on finite resources; and the potential role of renewable alternatives for the future. A collaborative class project, the generation of an electronic energy text, will be a major component of this course. This project will involve significant use of electronic technology in the collection and dissemination of content materials to prepare a resource for use in classroom applications and to introduce this method of linking literacy and technology for active learning.
SpEd 487/587 Autism: Teaching Methods & Practical Strategies, 3 credits (Post-session project due August 1)
Research based teaching methods for students ASD will be presented. Teaching methods to be covered include Discrete Trial, Pivotal Response Training, Structured Teaching, and PECS. Practical application of these methods in the context of behavior management, cognitive development, and daily living skills will also be discussed.
Read Courses
READ 514 Linguistics for Teachers: ECE/Elementary, 3 credits This course is designed to help participants understand some of the linguistic principles and processes that underlie beginning reading and writing. With this information, participants will be better able to use instructional strategies with flexibility and confidence, and in turn give their students a richer appreciation of language structure, literacy and language arts.
READ 541 Literacy and the Internet, 3 credits Learners will explore use of the Internet and other computer technologies to increase effective literacy teaching and learning. Learners will develop multiple strategies for students in grades 2-12 that will enable them to structure and guide small group projects and independent content area learning and recognize the advantages and limits of electronically mediated learning.
Middle Level Learning ED 670 Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction 3 cr.
ED 671 Middle Level Learning 3 cr. Graduate seminar focused on teaching and learning in the middle grades (6-8). Content includes common behavioral, psychological, and social perspectives on learning; social and emotional development. This course can be used for one of the two courses necessary to add the middle level authorization
MSED Education Core and Information Technology Courses
ED 611 Theories of Teaching and Learning, 3 credits CRN# 1250 Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 10:20 am Instructor: Dr. Tracy Powell ED 104 Applies key concepts, models, and strategies related to different theories of learning, including behaviorist, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives. Students will examine epistemological frameworks, issues of transfer, social and cultural influences, as well as motivation and engagement to design powerful learning experiences. Will also learn key concepts, models, and strategies related to language acquisition and to cognitive, social, and emotional development.
ED 632 Cultural, Social, and Philosophical Issues in Education 3 credits CRN# 1255 Tues/Thurs 10:30 - 12:50 Instructor: Dr. Dana Ulveland Examines issues of learning and culture from a variety of philosophical perspectives, linking practice to theory and ideology. Students will frame their teaching and learning experiences by examining the role of culture in schooling and learning, specifically addressing issues surrounding diversity, and critical perspectives in education.
ED 633 Research and Writing 3 credits CRN# 1316 Online Instructor: Dr. Rachel Harrington Students will examine the traditions and theories of both quantitative and qualitative research and evaluate methods, findings, and implication of research studies. Students will produce and critique scholarly writing. Prerequisite: ED 611
ED 635 Action Research 3 credits CRN# 1256 Mon/Wed 1:00 - 3:20 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Marie LeJeune Introduces students to the principles and processes of action research, a form of self-reflective inquiry by practitioners on their own practice. The goals of action research are to better understand and to improve practice. Students develop skills in data collection, analysis, interpretation, as well as the oral and written presentation of research. Prereq: ED633
ED 636 Leadership and Policy in a Diverse Society 3 credits CRN# 1257 Tues/Thurs 1:00 -3:20 pm Instructor: Dr. Holly Eckles Canceled - CSE 606 Special Projects: Video Games and Learning 1 credit
CSE 610 Computers in Education 3 credits CRN# 1238 Mon/Wed 8:00 - 10:20 am Instructor: Denvy Saxowsky CRN# 1239 ONLINE Instructor: Denvy Saxowsky
CSE 624 Internet for Educators 3 credits Course will relate to a number of topics/issues germane to the use of Internet technologies in schools/classrooms/media centers. Students will become knowledgeable about the practical, theoretical and philosophical implications of using the Internet in education.
Summer Institute Courses
CSE 612 Media Literacy, 3 credits This course examines the influence of media in our culture and explores methods for teaching media literacy. 21st century media literacy skills include thinking critically about how we consume media messages (access, analysis, evaluation), and becoming skilled in the creation of messages using a variety of media, including, but not limited to, film, websites, photography, and advertising. LIB 673 Information Access & Delivery 3 credits This course addresses the principles of information access and delivery. These principles include designing policies and spaces to allow for intellectual, physical and equitable access to information, ideas and resources. The course will include instruction in making the transition from traditional teaching and learning approaches to broader contexts involving the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Content will focus on 21st century skills which constitutes students readiness for the modern workforce. Move from routinely teaching to guiding student learning in new and exciting ways. CSE 691: Digital Storytelling 1 credit CSE 695: Collaborating with Wikis 1 credit Focuses on a variety of tools for collaboration.. Explores methods for using technology to teach collaboration skills in the classroom, for promoting collaboration in online classes, and for participating in professional collaborations. Develops skills for creating and maintaining educational wikis. CSE 681: Writing Grants for Technology 1 credit This one-credit course will expose students to the many sources available for funding technology in educational settings. Students will learn to locate grant opportunities, to understand the proposal process, and to develop a well-written grant proposal.
CSE 693 Making Music with Digital Tools 1 credit This one-credit course explores free and inexpensive tools for creating, editing, and publishing music digitally. Students will create musical pieces and use them in a variety of media such as video, websites, and podcasts. Course includes an exploration of effective ways to incorporate music in the classroom.
CSE 685 Assessment Tools 1 credit This course explores the use of assessment to make informed instructional decisions at the classroom, program, school, and district level. The difference between formative and summative assessment and the appropriate use of each will be examined. Students will apply the concepts learned to make informed instructional decisions based on available on-line assessment resources.
CSE 690 Digital Photography / Photo Editing, 1 credit This course is designed to provide background information and basic, fundamental skills at the beginner/amateur level for digital photography for educators and school media specialists. You will learn: basic, effective digital camera handling (what it is and how it works); how to take quality images (including macro, copy work and field photography); basic image editing/enhancement techniques and programs; how to manage and store images; how to use and share images (including email, social networks, class presentations/teaching, importing to documents). Includes handouts, lecture, demonstrations, examples, class discussion, hands-on work with cameras and some computer demo/work. No previous experience with digital cameras is required.
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