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3.00 Credits
The principles of operating systems are introduced with an emphasis on intrasystem communication. The concepts and techniques necessary for understanding and designing these systems are examined. Topics include I/O and interrupt structure, concurrent processes, process scheduling, and memory management and protection. Prerequisite: CS 212 or consent. CS 310 is recommended. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of an area of advanced computer science. The specific content varies according to the interests of students and the instructor. May be repeated for credit as the topic varies. Prerequisites: CS 212 and consent.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in an area of interest. Students work closely with one or more members of the faculty to develop and conduct a research project. Students present their findings orally during the semester's undergraduate research symposium and as a formal research paper. They are encouraged to present their findings at a conference. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and a major in computer science, prior approval by the project adviser, and consent of the instructor. May be repeated once for a total of six semester hours of credit. Identical to BIO 489, CHEM 489, and EES 489. Offered each semester.
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1.00 Credits
A non-traditional course that explores in greater depth the themes addressed in the Center's Symposium series. Students attend the symposium programs, read background materials and participate in discussions primarily on line. Pass/fail grading. Offered intermittently.
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4.00 Credits
Identical to RELST 232.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the historical development and present state of religious freedom in the United States. Topics include the emergence of the idea of religious toleration in the West, the influence of Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, the concepts of establishment and free exercise of religion in the U.S. Constitution, and the role of religion in American public and political life. Students acquire a conceptual framework and vocabulary for discussing current issues. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on historical, legal philosophical and political sources. Offered spring of evennumbered years.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the various ways in which law and religion interact with and impact upon each other in American life. The approach is contextual and case-driven, meaning that we get at the larger, philosophical issues through the medium of specific legal cases and public debates from our past and present. Through these case studies, we reach the broader concerns: the legitimacy of law ("Where the law comes from"), the experience of free exercise of religion in American history, the legal enforcement of morality, and the establishment clause limits on the power of the majority. Prerequisites: at least six, preferably nine, semester hours in one or more of the following: religious studies, history, philosophy, political science.
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3.00 Credits
A human growth and development course focusing on the child from birth through adolescence. Provides an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and the ability to use this understanding in guiding learning experiences and relating meaningfully to students. The interaction of children with individual differences-economic, social, racial, ethnic, religious, physical, and mental-are incorporated which promote an understanding of developmental disabilities and issues related to but not limited to attention deficit disorders, gifted education including the use of multiple criteria to identify gifted students, substance abuse, child abuse, and family disruptions. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding of comprehension skills in all content areas, including a repertoire of questioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative comprehension, as well as the ability to foster appreciation of a variety of literature and independent reading. For students in secondary education (6-12) and art, foreign language. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Provides prospective teachers with an understanding of language acquisition, development, and reading to include: phonemic awareness, sound/symbol relationships, and explicit phonics instruction. Students focus on the knowledge, skills, and processes for teaching the English/Reading SOLs. Emphasis is on instructional techniques to assist students with disabilities achieve reading and comprehension skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 225. Offered each semester.
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