Integrative Studies (INTE)
INTE 3500 - Seminar I, Culture of
the World of Work (3-0-3)
This
course will use the theme of "the culture of the work force" to
introduce students to the individualized, integrative philosophy of the
Integrative Studies program and to the experiential or service learning
component which links campus to community.
This seminar will also be the catchment point for administering
benchmark assessments to students entering the I.S. program. Students who have not had their Integrative
Studies program approved prior to enrollment in INTE 3500 must have their
curriculum plan approved before continuing in the major. It is recommended that the student have
completed or be very near completion of Area F before enrolling in INTE 3500.
Prerequisite(s):
Approval of the Coordinator of Integrative Studies in the School of Arts &
Sciences.
INTE 3901
- Integrative Studies Practicum/Internship (0-10-3)
This
course is the principal "experiential learning" component of the
Integrative Studies program. The
Seminar will normally be taken during the first term following completion of
INTE 3500, and the placement site will be in a professional work environment
related to the interests/career goals of the individual student. Placement may be with for-profit,
not-for-profit, or governmental entities as appropriate. Collaborating business/agencies must agree
to creating and supervising meaningful experiences that will allow students to
observe and participate in projects and activities that bear directly on the
challenges of the contemporary workplace.
Students will be encouraged to seek experiential opportunities outside
the USA. Requires program
approval. Course is repeatable for
credit.
Prerequisite(s):
INTE 3500 (C).
INTE 4500 - Integrative Studies
Seminar II Capstone (3-0-3)
This
course will be a "capstone" experience normally taken in the last
term of the senior year and will focus on the design and execution of an
integrative team project. Students will
work on case problems appropriate to their career plans and prepare written and
oral reports on their proposed solutions.
This seminar will provide the opportunity for individual student and
program assessment.
Prerequisite(s):
INTE 3901 (C).
International
Studies (intl)
NOTE:
Students who study outside the United States often receive credit for specific
courses listed elsewhere in this catalog.
The INTL numbers are reserved for study that does not directly match
other courses.
INTL
2800 - Study Abroad (credit varies)
Organized academic
study outside the United States. Study
normally focuses on the culture, language, history, or economics of a nation or
region. Depth and scope at the lower
division level. May be repeated for
credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by Clayton State University International Coordinator
and dean of the school of the student’s major.
INTL
3800 - Study Abroad (credit varies)
Organized academic
study outside the United States. Study
normally focuses on the culture, language, history, or economics of a nation or
region. Depth and scope at the upper
division level. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by Clayton State University International Coordinator
and dean of the school of the student’s major.
INTL
3900 - Special Topics in International Studies (credit varies)
Seminar
or individual directed study of a special topic of international
significance. The special topics do not
necessarily entail travel outside the United States. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by the dean of the school of the
student’s major.
INTERNET (INET)
See also Computer Networking
(CNET) and Help Desk (HDSK). Note:
Courses with the INET prefix are career courses that do not normally apply
toward the baccalaureate degree except as part of the career courses in the
B.A.S.
INET 1150 - Web Languages (3-0-3)
An
introduction to the fundamental languages of the World Wide Web (WWW). Students will learn to work with the basic
markup languages to create hyperlinks, formatted text, tables, graphics, image
maps, and forms.
Prerequisites: CNET 1102, CNET
1103, CNET 1105.
INET 1250 - Web Programming (3-0-3)
An
introduction to the programming on the World Wide Web. The fundamentals of programming, including
variables, data types, input/output statements, control structures and
functions will be covered. Students
will learn to work with objects, properties, and events using a scripting
language.
Prerequisites: INET 1150.
INET 2160 - Internet Technologies (3-0-3)
An
introduction to the different technologies that comprise the Internet. Topics include addressing and routing,
programming on the Internet, databases and web hosting, Internet clients, web
servers, and Internet security.
Prerequisite(s): CNET 1102,
CNET 1105.
INET
2165 - Web Server Support (2-2-3)
This course introduces the student to web server
configuration and maintenance.
Installation of web server software as well as configuration and
optimization of http, ftp, and secure internet connections will be
explored. Current technology will be
used to explain and demonstrate the principles covered in class.
Prerequisite(s): CNET 1109, INET 2160.
Journalism
(JOUR)
JOUR 1011 - Journalism Practicum (0-V-1)
Basic principles
of newspaper or literary journal publication.
A conference and workshop course for student newspaper or literary
journal staff members. May be repeated
for credit, not to exceed four semester hours.
Interested students should consult with the Program Coordinator for
Communication and Media Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences.
JOUR 1012 - Mass Communication Practicum (0-V-1)
Supervised
practical experience with University multimedia systems. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed
four semester credit hours. Interested
students should consult with the Program Coordinator for Communication and
Media Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences.
JOUR 3011 - Journalism Workshop
(0-V-1)
A workshop
for upper division students who participate in the production of student
publications or other campus print-oriented media. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed four semester
hours. Interested students should
consult with the Program Coordinator for Communication and Media Studies in the
School of Arts & Sciences.
JOUR 3012 - Mass Communication
Workshop (0-V-1)
A workshop
for upper division students who participate in the production of student or
other campus multi-media publications (emphasizing non-print media). May be repeated for credit, not to exceed
four semester hours. Interested students should consult with the Program
Coordinator for Communication and Media Studies in the School of Arts &
Sciences.
Language Arts/Reading (LART)
LART 3010 - Teaching Reading in
the Content Areas (3-0-3)
A course
that focuses on the strategies necessary for effective communication in
language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Reading selections and strategies will
reflect the subject matter content of the various disciplines, with emphasis on
mathematics, science, and social studies.
Includes laboratory/practicum component. Required for all middle level teacher education students.
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Middle Level Teacher Education Program.
LART 3120 - Language Arts: Skills
and Concepts (3-0-3)
This
course offers in-depth study of the key communication skills needed by the
middle level teacher: writing (including grammar), reading (including critical
thinking/reading), speaking, and listening.
The instructors model the Reading and Writing Workshop approach commonly
used in middle schools and help students create and adapt strategies for
teaching these four major skills. The
course includes a field-based component, which requires the development of a
language arts lesson that is later taught in a local middle school. Required for all middle level teacher
education students.
Prerequisite(s):
LART 3010.
Learning Support
CSOR 0098 - College Skills
Orientation (3-0-3)
A course
focusing on development of skills which enhance academic success--time planning
and management and goal clarification and assessment. Topics will include study strategies, choosing a major, career
research, and college policies and resources.
Students will build oral communication skills by working in small groups
and by making individual presentations.
They will use laptop computers to access internet resources. All students with Learning Support
requirements must take this course. (Students with only math Learning Support
requirements may exempt.)
ENGL 0099 - English Skills (3-0-3)
A course
concerned with developing and enhancing writing skills including composing,
editing, and proofreading. Students
will write paragraphs and short essays.
Course instruction will focus on grammar, usage, punctuation, and
construction of clear, logical statements.
Since students will be expected to create and correct written
communications using the laptop computer, there will be limited instruction in
use of word processing software.
(Learning Support exit-level course.)
MATH 0096 - Arithmetic and
Elementary Algebra (5-0-5)
A course
designed to review arithmetic and to introduce topics from elementary
algebra. Topics covered are decimals;
fractions; percents; operations with signed numbers; operations with polynomials;
solving linear equations and inequalities; graphing linear equations; slope of
a line; linear systems; factoring trinomials; word problems involving
arithmetic, ratio, proportion, percent, and linear equations. Note:
Students may not repeat this course.
MATH 0097 - Elementary Algebra
(3-0-3)
A course
designed to address operations with polynomials; solving linear equations and
inequalities; graphing linear equations; slope of a line; linear systems;
factoring trinomials; word problems involving linear equations, ratio
proportion, and percent. This course
presumes familiarity with decimals, fractions, percents, operations with signed
numbers, addition and subtraction of polynomials, solving simple linear equations,
and finding perimeter and area of triangles, rectangles, and circles. Students who are not confident in these
areas should complete alternate preparation before taking this course.
MATH 0099 - Intermediate Algebra
(3-0-3)
A review
of intermediate algebra including properties of the real number system, linear
equations and inequalities, linear systems, rational expressions, exponents,
roots and radicals, quadratic equations, word problems, graphing of linear and
non-linear equations, and functions. (Learning
Support exit-level course).
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 0097 (or equivalent mathematics placement score.)
READ 0099 - Reading Skills (3-0-3)
A course concerned with developing and enhancing critical reading skills. Students will work on improvement of comprehension, vocabulary, and reading efficiency. Course will include an introduction to library resources including online research tools. Students required to take READ 0099 must exit the course before taking any courses in the Core Curriculum (Areas A-F). (Learning Support exit-level course.)