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EXSC 322 Chronic and Communicable Disease (3) This course is designed to discuss the overall tenets, applications, and foci of current public health issues, including integrating public health with other health professions, including exercise science and pre-medical/nursing curricula. Course content includes a broad overview of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and numerous emerging health issues.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 330 Kinesiology (3) This course explores human movement with an emphasis placed on functional anatomy. Students will develop an understanding of joint specific and whole-body movements through the application of basic kinesiological principles. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 211 , EXSC 235 , BIOL 221
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 333 Exercise Nutrition (3) This course addresses the main aspects of nutrition as related to exercise and physical performance. Emphasis will be placed on the energy systems in exercise, components of nutrients, assessment of nutritional needs and diet modification for physically active individuals.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , HEAL 257 , BIOL 222 , or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology (3) The major objective of this course is to assist the student in gaining an understanding and appreciation of the physiological and metabolic adaptations accompanying physical work.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210 , EXSC 211 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 340L Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) This course will reinforce principles and theories covered in EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology by providing hands-on experiences where students can apply principles and theories related to exercise physiology to various populations.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210 , EXSC 211 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 345 Research Design and Analysis (3) This class will focus on data collection and interpretation in health and exercise science, including common physiological, biomechanical, anatomical, and health-related variables. Emphasis is placed on the development of a clinical research question and the appropriate procedures to further the body of knowledge in the area of health and exercise science.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210 , EXSC 211 , MATH 104 or MATH 250
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 350 Analysis and Conduct of Group Exercise Leadership (3) This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to design and instruct safe, effective group exercise classes to participants of varying skill and fitness levels. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , EXSC 210 , EXSC 211
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 355 Exercise Psychology (3) This course will cover the theories and constructs that underlie behavior in clinical, general, and performance populations. Students will be introduced to theories and concepts that explain behavior; including personality, motivation, group dynamics, imagery, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Students will achieve a broad understanding of how to apply these theories and constructs to teaching, coaching, exercise, and therapeutic environments.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , PSYC 103
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 360 Motor Skill Learning in the Rehabilitation Sciences (3) This course will focus on the theories and concepts associated with motor skill learning and how they can be applied to rehabilitation sciences such as Physical and Occupational Therapy. Upon completion of the course students will be able to give examples of how motor skill learning theories and concepts can be implemented into therapeutic environments. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 235
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 401 Independent Study in Exercise Science (1-3) Designed to give the candidate individually structured study and experience in allied areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, athletic training, pre- physical therapy, fitness and recreation, or others approved by the department.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201 ; and permission of the department and instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 9 credit hours.
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EXSC 402 Internship in Exercise Science (3) Placement in cooperating local businesses, agencies, and organizations in areas related to exercise science. The field experience is a laboratory class that requires participation in the on-going activities of the assigned internship in addition to online seminars and activities. Students are responsible for transportation to off campus internship sites.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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EXSC 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3) This class will provide students with an understanding of exercise physiology for clinical populations. Emphasis is placed on the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise in patients at risk for or diagnosed with cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. Specific topics include: pathophysiology of the disease process, clinical assessment of disease severity, diagnostic testing, and exercise programming considerations for clinical populations. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 , EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 424 Physical Activity Considerations for Chronic Disease and Special Populations (3) The human body undergoes many changes throughout the lifespan, with significant alterations occurring in youth and in seniors that require unique physical activity considerations. Further aberrations to “normal” conditions are experienced in adulthood during various health conditions and disease states. This course will explore the pathophysiology, disease management, medications, exercise testing and prescription, and responses of activity programs for individuals in need of special considerations. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 , EXSC 340L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 438 Advanced Topics in Resistance Training and Conditioning (3) This course is designed to apply theoretical knowledge in the areas of exercise science toward the development of an optimal resistance training and conditioning program. Emphasis will be placed on achieving peak athletic performance through a long-term manipulation of the program design.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222 /BIOL 221 , EXSC 340 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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EXSC 439 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology (3) This course is designed to provide students with in-depth application of advanced physiological systems, exercise biochemistry and cardio-respiratory physiology to numerous populations (pediatric, aging, obese, diabetic, expectant, sport specific athletic, etc.). The contents of this course will build on the foundation of material covered in EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology (3) .
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall
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EXSC 440 Biomechanics (3) This course will focus on the mechanical basis of human movement with some consideration given to the anatomical constraints that influence normal, athletic, and pathological movement. Topics covered will include linear and angular kinematics and kinetics of movement, equilibrium, and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 330 , PHYS 101 , PHYS 101L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 444 Scientific Writing and Data Analysis (3) A study of general principles related to better understanding the literature in exercise science. The class will focus on how to write effectively and efficiently. Students will write abstracts of different lengths, research proposals, and parts of the manuscript, including an effective introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions and proper referencing.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 458 Administration and Management in Exercise Science (3) A course covering the organization, planning, implementation and administration of physical activity, sport, fitness, wellness, and healthcare programs.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 , senior status
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 465 General Medical Conditions Across the Lifespan (3) This course focuses on general medical conditions; their mechanisms of acquisition, signs, symptoms, referral criteria and physical activity consideration guidelines. Students will explore treatment options and the body’s physiological and psychological response to pharmacological agents. Methods of identifying risk factors and preventing general medical conditions will also be discussed. Student learning will be solidified through application-based experiences.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221 , BIOL 222
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EXSC 497 Mentored Research (3) Mentored research will be a class designed to allow for student growth, knowledge, and experiences in an applied setting outside the traditional classroom environment. Research areas will include fitness, wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, animal research, and strength and conditioning. Student work may include animal care and/or harvesting specimens needed to answer the research question.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 498 Capstone Experience in Exercise Science (2) The capstone experience is a culmination of coursework in exercise science. It provides the opportunity to critically analyze and conduct contemporary research, practice in a clinical setting, evaluate the current and future trends in the discipline and discuss personal and professional challenges that will exist following commencement.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 345 and permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EXSC 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the department. The candidate must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Honor’s College student
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 120 Personal Finance (3) An introductory course analyzing the characteristics and relative importance of common and preferred stocks, mutual funds, municipal and corporate bonds, Treasury obligations, U.S. Government agency issues and real estate. Special topics including portfolio management, insurance and interest rates will also be covered.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 260 Special Topics in Finance (3) This course is intended for those students who are not business, international business, accounting or economics majors and who have minimal training in finance. The course is designed for the second year student and will focus on various areas of personal and corporate finance. This course will not count toward fulfilling the requirements for a business, international business, accounting or economics degree. In the School of Business and Economics, it will count as a general elective.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 303 Business Finance (3) This course presents the fundamental concepts of corporate finance. Special attention will be given to the financial administrator’s role in the area of working capital, capital budgeting, and financing decisions, including international investment and financial considerations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 , DSCI 232 suggested.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 313 Management of Financial Institutions (3) Course objectives are two-fold. First, this course is designed to give the student an understanding of the types and functions of financial institutions, the financial markets which those institutions operate, and the financial instruments traded in those markets. Second, the course focuses on the theory and practice of bank management. The fundamental principles underlying the management of bank assets are emphasized. Attention is devoted to the allocation of funds among various classes of investments and banking operating costs and to changing bank practice.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 315 Intermediate Business Finance (3) This course provides students interested in the study of financial management the opportunity to apply the concepts of financial management to business problems. Personal computers are used as a tool in solving problems in areas such as financial analysis, cash management, financial forecasting and planning, cash budgeting and capital structure decisions. Software utilized will include standard spreadsheet and financial decision-making packages.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 360 Special Topics in Finance (3) An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern or interest within the field of finance.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 380 Real Estate Investment Analysis (3) This course will cover the fundamental concepts of real estate investment analysis. This course will provide a framework for making real estate investment decisions based on key financial returns/metrics and risk assessment. The course will focus on mastering cash flow and proforma forecasting to inform real estate investment decisions involving acquisitions, development, dispositions, debt, leases, and joint ventures.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 , and REAL 310 ; or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 382 International Financial Management (3) This course introduces the operation of international financial markets and financial management in the global environment. It builds an understanding of international finance management in the global environment. It builds an understanding of international finance through both theoretical and practical approaches. Topics covered will include history and development of currency markets, currency derivatives and their applications, types of foreign exchange risk exposure and hedging strategies, market microstructure, and trade finance.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ECON 201 , ECON 200 , FINC 303 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 385 Individual Risk Management and Insurance (3) This course creates an awareness of individual risk and the importance of insurance and related products as risk management techniques. Course content focuses primarily on life and health insurance, with a lesser focus on retirement and estate planning. Students develop an understanding of the basic characteristics of risk management tools and strategies, as well as practical competencies in application.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 386 Corporate Risk Management and Insurance (3) This course introduces the student to corporate uses of insurance and related products for the purpose of risk management. Course content focuses primarily on product and liability insurance, with time also devoted to employee life insurance for the firm, worker’s compensation policies, and employee benefits. Coverage of risk management using financial derivatives is limited.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 389 Financial Management Information Systems (3) Introduction to the components of, and design techniques for, computerized management information systems and decision support systems, with a particular emphasis on financial decision making. Financial applications of emerging information technologies and ethical implications of increasing reliance on information technology in finance will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; FINC 303
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 399 Tutorial (3) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 ; ECON 200 , ECON 201 ; MATH 104 or MATH 250 ; FINC 303 ; plus permission of the instructor and the chair of the department.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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FINC 400 Investment Analysis (3) Basic investment theory with emphasis given to the analysis of securities, portfolio management and the operation of the securities market.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , DSCI 232 , FINC 303 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , MATH 104 or MATH 250 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 401 Fixed Income Investment Analysis (3) Detailed consideration of bond valuation, bond portfolio management, mathematics of bond yields and duration, and the interest rate environment. Consideration is also given to overall securities portfolio and techniques with a focus on bond allocation as a necessary diversification strategy.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 , FINC 303 , FINC 400 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall
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FINC 402 Derivatives Securities (3) This course covers the quantitative underpinnings of derivative design and valuation, particularly options, forwards, and futures. Specific course coverage includes the study of option pricing theory and strategies most commonly used in the market for options. Particular focus will be given to portfolio and risk management.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 , FINC 303 , FINC 400 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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FINC 403 Real Estate Finance (3) This course presents the fundamental concepts of real estate finance. The course provides a framework for understanding the flow of funds into the various real estate markets and financing costs can be calculated and evaluated. The course will provide students with practical knowledge of various financing options, their costs and benefits, and provide an introduction to the financial analysis of real estate investments.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , FINC 303 , REAL 310 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , and MATH 104 or MATH 250 ; or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 415 Advanced Business Finance (3) Study of the decision process and analytical techniques used in evaluating corporate investment and financing decisions. Use of appropriate financial software is required, and pertinent corporate finance teaching cases are used as an instructional tool. Topics include working capital management, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, lease analysis, financial management in the non-profit sector, and real options.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 303 , FINC 315
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FINC 418 Advanced Valuation and Corporate Financial Analysis (3) This course serves as a synthesis of material taught in previous courses for finance majors. The material drawn from, and built upon, includes topics covered in the areas of investments, institutions, and corporate finance. The tool used to integrate these areas of study is advanced valuation methodology for estimating intrinsic value of firm assets and equity, which necessitates an understanding of the three major areas of finance.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; FINC 303 , FINC 315
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FINC 420 Independent Study (1-3) The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement of the instructor and permission of the department chair.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
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FINC 444 Finance Internship (3) A supplemental source of learning and enhancement to the student’s academic program and career objectives through experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved agency and the school. The learning experience will be guided by a learning contract outlining specific work and academic components.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; declared major or minor in the School of Business; acceptance to an internship program or site; interview with and approval of the instructor. See the departmental internship coordinator for more details.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: See GO.COFC.EDU/SBINTERNSHIPS for more details.
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FINC 450 Applied Portfolio Management I (3) This course presents an opportunity for advanced application of investment theory in a real-world environment. Course content will center on asset valuation, portfolio analysis, and active portfolio management. Investment analysis will be completed on a variety of public asset types, including equity, debt, derivatives, funds, and real assets.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Fall
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FINC 451 Applied Portfolio Management II (3) This course will incorporate thorough discussion of private equity as an option in actively managed portfolio. Coverage will include the private equity industry, investment strategies, valuation, and exit strategies. Topics will be examined from both the investor and firm perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Spring
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FINC 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project completed during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the finance faculty. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the Department of Economics and Finance prior to registration for the course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and department approval.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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First Year Project |
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FYEX 101 First Year Experience Project (0) This zero credit course is only available to and required for students who have failed to complete the First Year Experience degree requirement within their first year (fall, spring, summer) of matriculation at the College of Charleston. This course is organized around the completion of an independent project. The focus of the project is community service, career development, and/or the value of a Liberal Arts & Sciences education. Students may only be enrolled by the First Year Experience Director. FYEX 101 is graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). Students must earn a Satisfactory (S) to complete the FYE degree requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of FYE Director.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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First Year Research |
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FYER 1XX First-Year Experience Research (1 or 3) First Year Experience Research courses are interdisciplinary laboratories or seminars that connect an undergraduate research high impact learning experience to previous First-Year Experience course work. These courses will introduce students to research, its role in the generation of knowledge, and their ability to participate in the process as undergraduates.
Prerequisite(s): Overall GPA of at least 2.000 and instructor permission.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course may not count towards the First-Year Experience requirement and it is not open to students with more than 30 semester hours of credit. For more information contact the First-Year Experience Office at fye@cofc.edu.
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FYET 1XX First-Year Experience Travel (1) First-Year Experience Travel courses are interdisciplinary seminars that connect study abroad high impact learning experiences to previous First-Year Experience course work. These seminars are used to introduce students to study abroad and global perspectives on particular subjects during their first year.
Prerequisite(s): Overall GPA of at least 2.000 and instructor permission.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course may not count towards the First-Year Experience requirement and it is not open to students with more than 30 semester hours of credit. For more information contact the First-Year Experience Office at fye@cofc.edu.
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FYSE 1XX First-Year Seminar (3) First-Year Seminars focus on topics within or across the disciplines of study in the College curriculum. Seminars introduce students to the discipline, its ways of thinking and methods of conducting research. Seminars also address the needs of first-year students: introducing students to the College’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum and to resources such as the Library, computing facilities, advising and other student support services.
Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites and not open to students with more than 30 credit hours (transfer of College of Charleston credit, excluding AP and dual-enrollment credits).
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: Particular sections of the seminar may count for credit towards a major.
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EDFS 200 Special Topics in Education (1-3) An examination of an area in education for which no regular course is offered. The specific content will be listed when the course is offered.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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EDFS 201 Foundations of Education (3) A survey of the American public school system with emphasis on current trends and issues, the development of teaching as a profession, organization and control of schools and the history of education.
Prerequisite(s): Class rank of sophomore or above.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: EDFS 201 is a prerequisite to all other education courses.
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EDFS 300 Special Topics in Education (1-3) An examination of an area in education for which no regular course is offered. The specific content will be listed when the course is offered.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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EDFS 301 Introduction to Leadership (2) The purpose of this seminar is to develop a better appreciation of the importance of leadership in students’ professional and personal lives. Students will develop the tools and capacities to be effective leaders by becoming more self-aware and more conscious of others and their environment in a leadership setting.
Course Frequency: Spring
Restriction(s): Must be selected to attend through application in the Dean of School of Education, Health and Human Performance office.
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EDFS 303 Human Growth and Development and the Education Process (3) This course provides an introduction to the general principles of lifelong human growth and development and their relationship to the educational process. An emphasis will be placed on physical, social, intellectual and emotional development and their interaction with educational variables.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 326 Integrating Technology Into Teaching (3) This is an introductory course for pre-service teachers using technology in the classroom. Students become familiar with application software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and hypermedia, desktop publishing and telecommunications and learn to evaluate hardware and software.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 350 Field Experience I in the Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3) Supervised field experience requiring 45 hours of classroom experience with children or youth with disabilities. Related seminar addresses the roles of the special educators, organizational and legal contexts for special education programs, models of service delivery, professional and ethical practice and collaboration skills.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Spring
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EDFS 401 Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children and Youth (3) An introduction to programs, problems and procedures related to working with children and youth who are exceptional: mentally, physically or emotionally. Focuses on children and youth who have problems of vision, hearing or speech as well as those with physical and neurological difficulties. Attention is also given to recent research and timely issues dealing with students with exceptionalities and special education programs. Observations required.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EDFS 303 or equivalent.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 501
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EDFS 402 Education, Health and International Development: A Comparative Perspective (3) This course is an integration of multiple areas of interests including education, global health and international development. The students will examine the intersection of global health, education and development in juxtaposition with broader cultural, economic, historical and political issues in the given context.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EDFS 410 Characteristics of Students with Mental Disabilities (3) An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with mental disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with mental disabilities. Observations required.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 510
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EDFS 411 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3) An introduction to curricular, instructional and assessment concepts for teacher candidates in special education. Candidates will be introduced to curriculum frameworks (K-12), instructional design, lesson planning, program models in special education, effective instruction literature and typical assessment models.
Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Fall
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EDFS 412 Social Competence Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3) A study of the application of functional behavioral assessment, development of positive behavior intervention plans, and instruction in social competence addressing the unique social learning and behavioral characteristics of students exhibiting high-incidence disabilities with primary or secondary behavioral and/ or emotional characteristics within the context of an academically meaningful school-based program.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 450 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 512
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EDFS 413 Field Experience II in the Instruction of Students with Disabilities (3) Supervised field experiences requiring a minimum of 45 hours of direct instruction of children or youth with disabilities. Related seminar address timely issues in special education; understanding research related to special education and integrating it into practice; best practices for planning and implementing instruction with students with disabilities; and best practices for managing special education classrooms. In addition, knowledge and skills developed in the initial field experience are reinforced. These include communication, problem solving, professional roles, programs models, student diversity and CEC standards.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 513
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EDFS 420 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3) An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with learning disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with learning disabilities. Observations required.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 520
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EDFS 422 Educational Procedures for Students with Mental Disabilities (3) An in-depth study of educational procedures, curriculum, methods and materials used to teach children and youth with varying degrees of mental disabilities. Includes teaching procedures, systems of support, development of community and vocational training, technological applications and classroom management techniques.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 410 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 522
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EDFS 425 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Disabilities (3) An in-depth study of research-based teaching methodologies for K-12 students with high-incidence disabilities in the areas of reading and written language. Grounded in national and state curriculum standards, the course will focus on developmental, corrective and strategic reading and writing approaches and require candidates to demonstrate competence in planning individualized programs.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 525
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EDFS 426 Language Development and Communication (3) The study of language development and how to enhance language and communication skills of students with disabilities. Class sessions will address language communication abilities of students with a variety of disabilities, assessing and enhancing communication skills of students with a disability, exploring augmentative and alternative modes of communication and investigating the effects of culture on language development.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201 and EDFS 303 .
Course Frequency: Fall
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EDFS 427 Math for Students with Disabilities (3) A course designed to prepare candidates to teach mathematics, problem solving, and reasoning skills to students with high-incidence disabilities K-12. The course will focus on national mathematics curriculum standards, high-stakes assessment, functional mathematics and problem solving with an emphasis on the effects of disabilities on mathematics achievement. The problem-solving strand will be extended to include cross-curricular applications of reasoning skills.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Occasional
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EDFS 428 Procedures for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3) This course is designed to prepare students to teach children and youth with learning disabilities, elementary through high school. Emphasis is placed on research-based practices for teaching mathematics, modifying instruction in content areas, teaching learning strategies, and facilitating transition. The course focuses on preparing students to teach in resource and inclusive models of service delivery.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 , EDFS 420 , EDFS 411
Course Frequency: Fall
Cross-listing: EDFS 741
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EDFS 430 Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disabilities (3) An introductory study of causes, characteristics, and educational practices associated with students with emotional disabilities. Includes field experiences with students with emotional disabilities. Observations required.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 530
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EDFS 437 Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3) This course is designed to prepare candidates to select, administer, and interpret formal and informal educational assessment instruments and techniques. Candidates learn how to apply findings gleaned from educational assessments to the design of instruction for students with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 401 and EDFS 411 .
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 537
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EDFS 440 Clinical Practice in Special Education (12) A course designed to provide candidates with an extensive supervised field experience in teaching exceptional learners. Each candidate will be placed in a special education setting commensurate with his or her emphasis within special education for a minimum of 60 days (12 weeks). Weekly seminars also are required. Candidates must apply for admission to clinical practice one semester prior to enrollment. The deadline for application for fall semester clinical practice is the last day of drop/add in the previous spring semester. The deadline for application for spring semester clinical practice is the last day of drop/add in the previous fall semester. This course is graded pass-fail. A grade of “P” carries only earned hours. It does not carry quality hours or quality points.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program and completion of all education courses.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 450 Classroom & Behavior Management (3) Course designed to enable candidates to implement positive management techniques in their classrooms. Focuses on principles and procedures underlying effective social and academic development and the use of positive motivational methods with children and youth.
Prerequisite(s): EDFS 201 and class rank of junior or above.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Cross-listing: EDFS 550
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EDFS 455 Literacy and Assessment Content Areas (3) Course emphasizes knowledge and skills secondary teachers need to 1) understand reading, writing, and thinking processes at various instructional levels, and 2) make connections between assessment and instruction. Practical application is stressed in delivery of content-specific literacy instruction; preparation, use and interpretation of teacher-made assessments; and use of standardized tests and interpretation of results. Field experience required. Additional course content will be included in the area of student assessment.
Course Frequency: Fall
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EDFS 456 Teaching Strategies in the Content Areas (3) An in-depth, content-specific study of the theory and practice of teaching for secondary education majors. The course reflects current state and national teaching standards. It teaches practicum students to be reflective practitioners. Candidates must register for a section corresponding to their academic major. EN: English SC: Science SS: Social studies MA: Mathematics FL: Languages
Course Frequency: Fall
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EDFS 460 Clinical Practice in the Content Areas (12) A course designed for candidates seeking secondary or K-12 program licensure in a particular field of specialization. Candidates are placed in a public school setting for intensive and continuous involvement within the context of the total instructional process for at least 60 full days (12 weeks). Weekly seminars also are required. Candidates must apply for admission to clinical practice one semester prior to enrollment. The deadline for application for fall semester student teaching is the last day of drop/ add in the previous spring semester. The deadline for application for spring semester is the last day of drop/ add in the previous fall semester. This course is graded pass-fail. A grade of “P” carries only earned hours. It does not carry quality hours or quality points.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to a teacher education program and completion of all education courses.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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EDFS 470 Independent Study in Education (1-3) A course in which candidates who have taken an appropriate sequence of preparatory courses in education may do an individually supervised study of some topic of the candidate’s interest. Each project must be done in consultation with a department member qualified to guide and evaluate the work. Awarding of credit will be commensurate with the nature of the independent study as documented on the independent study.
Prerequisite(s): Class rank of junior or above and permission of the instructor and department chair.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FREN 101 Elementary French (3) Introduces the fundamental structures of French with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written expression.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to beginning students of French.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: A student having completed FREN 101 and FREN 102 may not take FREN 105 for credit.
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FREN 101C Elementary French Conversation Supplement (1) A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening speaking practice in French utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in the corresponding basic course.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 102 Elementary French II (3) Introduces the fundamental structures of French with emphasis on acquisition of the basic language skills: reading and listening comprehension, oral and written expression.
Prerequisite(s): Placement or FREN 101 .
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
Note: A student having completed FREN 101 and 102 may not take FREN 105 for credit.
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FREN 102C Elementary French Conversation Supplement (1) A one-hour weekly session for intensive listening speaking practice in French utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in the corresponding basic course.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 105 Basic Review of French Grammar and Syntax (3) For students who have completed a minimum of two years of high school French as preparation for study at the intermediate level.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FREN 201 Intermediate French (3) Develops a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 102 or FREN 105 or placement.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 201C Intermediate French Conversation Supplement (1) Optional one-hour weekly sessions for intensive listening- speaking practice in French, utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in a corresponding basic course.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 202 Intermediate French (3) Develops a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 201 or placement.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 202C Intermediate French Conversation Supplement (1) Optional one-hour weekly sessions for intensive listening- speaking practice in French, utilizing vocabulary and grammatical structure presented in a corresponding basic course.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 220 Special Assignment Abroad (1-3) An internship or other experiential learning project designed to enhance command of French in a French-speaking environment. Assignment to be undertaken and nature of its evaluation to be determined in consultation with the instructor or department chair.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
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FREN 250 Intensive Intermediate French (6) Equivalent to FREN 201 -FREN 202 . Aims to develop a basic proficiency in French and familiarity with French culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 102 or FREN 105 with a grade of “C+” (2.5) or better, or placement via placement exam. Students are advised not to postpone completion of their language requirement until their senior year since this course might not be available to them.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course covers the materials of FREN 201 -FREN 202 in one semester. Classes meet five days a week for a total of six hours of instruction. It is designed for students seeking to accelerate their studies of French. Having completed FREN 201 and/or FREN 202 , students may not take FREN 250 for credit; conversely, students who complete FREN 250 may not receive credit for FREN 201 or FREN 202 .
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FREN 313 French Composition and Grammar (3) Intensive review of basic grammar. Students develop their skills in French composition in a range of genres and in ways that emphasize clarity, coherence, intellectual force, and stylistic control. Students are highly encouraged to take FREN 313 and FREN 314 concurrently. This course is conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or placement.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 314 French Conversation and Composition (3) Emphasis on the enhancement of oral proficiency in French. Students improve pronunciation, conversation and listening skills, while developing and expanding French vocabulary. Conversation topics will include a wide range of situations and themes. Students are highly encouraged to take FREN 313 and FREN 314 concurrently. This course is conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or placement.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
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FREN 330 Collateral Study (1-3) Individually supervised course of reading French and in the subject area of a concurrent course offered by another department. The nature and extent of readings will be determined in consultation among student, instructor of the primary subject-matter course and the language instructor who will supervise and evaluate the student’s linguistic performance. A collateral study course may be repeated up to maximum of six credit hours in conjunction with other primary courses.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or placement or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Occasional
Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
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FREN 334 Interpreting Francophone Literature and Film (3) This course introduces students to Francophone literature and film. Emphasis is placed on developing comprehension skills in French as well as on learning to analyze various literary and cinematic genres presented within the historical framework of colonialism and its aftermath.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair.
Course Frequency: Spring
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FREN 335 Interpreting French Literature and Film (3) This course introduces students to a variety of genres in the history of French literature and film. Emphasis is placed on developing comprehension skills in French as well as in learning the oral and written tools of critical analysis necessary for interpreting the material.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair.
Course Frequency: Fall
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FREN 336 Cultural Panorama of the Francophone World (3) This course examines various aspects of postcolonial life in French-speaking countries in the Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and the Caribbean through the study of written and visual media, music, cultural theory, and political discourse.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair.
Course Frequency: Fall
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FREN 337 Survey of French Culture and Civilization (3) This course introduces students to the history of French civilization and culture. Students study authentic historical documents, artifacts, literature, and film in order to understand the French perspectives of the time, their historical context, and their significance for France, Europe, and the world.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair.
Course Frequency: Spring
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FREN 342 Advanced French Grammar (3) A review of the fundamentals of French grammar and structure, with emphasis on verbs and pronouns, as well as the expansion of certain rules in conformity with current usage.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
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FREN 360 French Language Study Abroad (3) Designed to develop confidence in communicative skills and greater facility in dealing with ideas in French through life and study in a French-speaking country.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
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FREN 361 Current Issues in France (3) A study of the most important current political, socio-economic and cultural issues in France. Information from the communications media (newspapers, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: Taught abroad only.
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FREN 362 Current Issues in the French-Speaking World (3) A study of the most important current political, socio-economic and cultural issues in the French-speaking world outside of France. Information from the communications media (newspapers, magazines, TV, etc.) will be used and discussed whenever possible.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: Taught abroad only.
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FREN 363 Advanced French Culture (3) This course teaches students to better understand the French culture in comparison with American life, and to better communicate despite cultural differences. Course material will consist in part of students’ analysis of personal experiences while living overseas. An emphasis will be placed on intercultural interactions. This course is offered exclusively in France.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: Taught abroad only.
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