Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education (EDUC)

  
  • EDUC 347 - Teaching Middle School and Secondary Music 3 hours


    A study of methods and materials suitable for general music in middle school and secondary. This study includes an introduction to graded choral literature; major music methods, as well as major educational theorists; and specifically, vocal techniques, choral methods, and materials. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites:EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 352 - Teaching Science to Elementary Children 3 hours


    The teaching of science in elementary classrooms, including the teaching of exceptional children mainstreamed in classrooms, the use of technology to teach science, and assessment for the instruction of science. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 (see graduate catalog for course description); and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.  
  
  • EDUC 354 - Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Children 3 hours


    The teaching of social studies in elementary classrooms including the teaching of exceptional children mainstreamed in classrooms, the use of technology to teach social studies, and assessment for the instruction of social studies. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 (see graduate catalog for course description); and admission to the Teacher Certification Program .
  
  • EDUC 355 - Teaching Math and Science to Young Children 3 hours


    An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts through discovery and play. Emphasis is on research-based and developmentally appropriate practices for teaching infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary children. Includes the teaching of exceptional children mainstreamed in classrooms, the use of technology to teach math and science, and assessment of learning. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 100  and EDUC 300 , or EDUC 505; EDUC 391 /PSYC 391  or CDEV 290 and CDEV 291, or EDUC 550; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. $40 lab fee applicable to main campus day only. 
  
  • EDUC 358 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3 hours


    This course focuses on methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics. The purpose of the course is to help pre-service teachers become confident in their ability to do mathematics so that they can do the same for their future students. Specific emphasis is given to trends and issues in mathematics education, including state and national recommendations. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 360 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    This course is designed to not only encourage pre-service teachers to explore aspects of teaching mathematics, but also to enhance pre-service teachers’ content knowledge of “school” mathematics. Considerable emphasis is placed on exploring multiple ways to make mathematics comprehensible to all of their future students. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 362 - Teaching Middle and Secondary Social Studies 3 hours


    The study of middle school and secondary social studies methods, materials, ”best practices,” philosophies, instruction and curriculum. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 365 - Teaching Middle and Secondary Science 3 hours


    The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in middle school and secondary science classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 367 - Teaching Middle School and Secondary English 3 hours


    The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in middle school language arts and secondary English classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 368 - Teaching Speech and Theatre in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    The study of the methods, materials, practices and curricula in middle school and secondary speech and theater courses. The course builds towards student competency in planning, assessment and standard teaching procedures in the discipline. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 369 - Teaching Business Education 3 hours


    The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in secondary business classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. Includes field experience of 15 hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 370 - Implementing Vocational Business Education Programs 3 hours


    This course covers the procedures to begin, expand, and continue vocational business classes within a school, as well as the process of teaching a vocational business education class with the high school setting. Prerequisite: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; Admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
  
  • EDUC 371 - Coordination of Cooperative Education 3 hours


    The study of principles and techniques used in coordinating work experiences for high school students. Included is the study of methods involved in work site selection, placement, and evaluation. Prerequisite: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; Admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
  
  • EDUC 373 - Teaching Writing to Secondary Students 3 hours


    The study of how to teach writing skills to secondary students. Students will learn structures and approaches to teaching and assessing writing and apply them to writing activities including fictional and personal narratives, comparison and contrast essays, and research papers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
  
  • EDUC 375 - Advanced Content Methods 3 hours


    The study of the methods, effective practices, strategies, curricula, and materials in the teaching of content area disciplines. The course builds on the foundations received in the content methods courses and provides synthesis through the teaching of a lesson and reflection. Includes 15 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: admission to the Teacher Certification Program; and one of the following courses taken prior or concurrently: EDUC 345 , EDUC 346 , EDUC 347 , EDUC 360 , EDUC 362 , EDUC 365 , EDUC 367 , EDUC 368  or EDUC 369 . Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 376 - Adolescent Literacy 3 hours


    Students, ages 9-19, need literacy instruction based on sound theory and instructional techniques to meet their learning needs in reading, writing, listening, speaking, thinking, viewing and technology. This class will address the developmental needs of these students and provide recent research theory for the demonstrated techniques to assist in successful learning for all adolescent learners through instructional intervention for their reading and literacy deficits. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program.
  
  • EDUC 380 - Diagnostic and Corrective Reading 3 hours


    The study of reading remediation. Students evaluate procedures and demonstrate understanding of standardized tests and informal assessments for diagnosis. Students formulate a theoretical base for choosing diagnostic tools, interpreting evaluative data and identifying corrective strategies. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; EDUC 322 /580 or EDUC 331 /558; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program or full MAT/M.Ed. status.
  
  • EDUC 390 - Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 hours


    The study of teaching children with exceptionalities. Students study the effects of exceptionality on children’s cognitive, affective, behavioral, social, and psychomotor behaviors.
  
  • EDUC 391 - Child Psychology 3 hours


    The study of children from conception to puberty. Students study maturational and environmental factors that shape the physical, cognitive, and social development of the child. Cross-listed as PSYC 391 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
  
  • EDUC 392 - Adolescent Psychology 3 hours


    The study of youth from puberty to young adulthood. Students study maturational and environmental factors that shape the physical, cognitive, and social development of the youth. Special emphasis is focused on the transescent stage of development. Cross-listed as PSYC 392 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
  
  • EDUC 395 - Extended Field Experience 1 hour


    This course is for students who are required to complete additional field experience as part of a professional improvement plan. Pre-service teachers, in their continuing practicum experiences, expand their knowledge of teaching through observation and participation in classroom activities. Successful completion of 15-45 clock hours in the field placement plus attendance at weekly seminar is required. Number of hours required is determined on an individual basis. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 298  and EDUC 300  or graduate standing, and acceptance to the Teacher Certification Program. Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 396 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 hours


    The study of children and adolescents from conception to young adulthood. Students study the maturational and environmental factors that shape the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of the individual. Prerequisite: PSYC 101   Cross-listed with PSYC 396 
  
  • EDUC 398 - DAYSTAR Field Experience III 1 hour


    Students, under the guidance of college supervisors and classroom teachers, expand their knowledge of teaching through observation and participation in classroom activities. Successful completion of 35 clock hours in a mid-level field placement plus attendance at a weekly seminar is required. Prerequisites: admission to the DAYSTAR Program, EDUC 198 , and EDUC 298 . Lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • EDUC 400 - Senior Seminar 3 hours


    This course is an integrative seminar that reviews the many theories and techniques of teaching, including the review and application of English Language Learner Methods and cultural influences, technology instructional methods, and reflective teaching practices. This seminar will have a culminating synthesis paper that demonstrates competency in major areas of theory and practice. A minimum grade of C is required for graduation and/or program completion. Prerequisites: EDUC 300  or EDUC 505; senior standing, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Must be taken in the semester or session prior to student teaching.
  
  • EDUC 425 - Undergraduate Student Teaching 12 hours


    Students, under the guidance of college supervisors and qualified classroom teachers, assume the duties and responsibilities of public school teachers including planning, presenting and evaluation of instruction and related responsibilities (16 weeks). Grade of B or higher required for certification. Student teachers must attend the required teaching seminars held at the college during the student teaching semester. Additional lab fee applicable to main campus day offerings. Students must achieve a passing score on the Missouri Education Evaluation System in order to pass course.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of all coursework and specifications listed on the Student Teaching Requirement Verification form (in the catalog).


Education Non-Certification (EDNC)

  
  • EDNC 200 - Law, Ethics, and Education 3 hours


    The study of the legal and ethical issues in education from the contexts of historical, philosophical, social and administrative foundations of the discipline. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. 
  
  • EDNC 300 - Techniques of Teaching 3 hours


    The study of instructional planning, including goals and objectives, techniques and activities, and evaluation. Students produce and present lessons containing defensible techniques, strategies and methods of evaluation. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDUC 230  /EDUC 230  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • EDNC 311 - Classroom and Behavior Management Techniques 3 hours


    The study of managing classroom environments and the behavior of students. Students analyze classroom variables related to organization and control, and evaluate theories to produce a management system applicable to educational settings. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • EDNC 322 - Educational Measurement and Assessment 3 hours


    The study of methods used to develop educational measurements, including teacher-made and standardized assessments, and the procedures used to globally assess student achievement. Emphasis is on the development, administration, interpretation, and utilization of informal, teacher-made evaluation measures to include paper-pencil, performance assessments, portfolio assessments, and observation instruments. Included also are the concepts of validity and reliability, evaluation and reporting methods, and the historical study of psychometry. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisites: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 345 - Teaching Art K-12 3 hours


    Pre-student teaching experiences with students K-12. Basic techniques and methods for planning, teaching and assessing art K-12. National, state, and visual arts guidelines of a comprehensive art education program are reviewed. Hands-on activities for use of tools, materials, and methods for creating a variety of K-12 art studio projects. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisites: EDNC 300 ARTS 111  or ARTS 112 ; ARTS 120 .
  
  • EDNC 346 - Teaching Music K-12 3 hours


    A study of methods and materials suitable for general music in grades K-12. This study includes an introduction to early childhood choral literature and musical instruments; major music methods, as well as major educational theorists; and specifically, vocal techniques, choral methods, and materials. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 358 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School 3 hours


    The methods and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics. The purpose of the course is to help pre-service teachers become confident in their ability to do mathematics so that they can do the same for their future students. Specific emphasis is given to trends and issues in mathematics education, including state and national recommendations. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 360 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    This course is designed to not only encourage pre-service teachers to explore aspects of teaching mathematics, but also to enhance pre-service teachers’ content knowledge of “school” mathematics. Considerable emphasis is placed on exploring multiple ways to make mathematics comprehensible to all of their future students. In addition, issues pertaining to lesson planning and implementation, assessment, integration of appropriate models, mathematics connections, and the use of technology are explored.  This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 362 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    The study of secondary social studies methods, materials, ”best practices,” philosophies, instruction and curriculum. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 365 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in secondary science classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 367 - Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    The study of methods, materials, practices and curriculum in middle school language arts and secondary English classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 368 - Teaching Speech and Theatre in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 hours


    The study of the methods, materials, practices, and curricula in secondary speech and theater courses. The course builds towards student competency in planning, assessment, and standard teaching procedures in the discipline. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300 .
  
  • EDNC 369 - Teaching Business Education 3 hours


    The study of the methods, materials, practices, and curricula in secondary business classes. The course culminates with students demonstrating the abilities to plan, present and evaluate instructional experiences. This course does not apply toward the Missouri teacher certification program at Columbia College. Prerequisite: EDNC 300  .

English (ENGL)

  
  • ENGL 107 - Preparatory Composition 3 hours


    Extensive reading and writing practice with emphasis on paragraph organization and development leading to multiple-paragraph essays and engagement with outside ideas and texts. Systematic review of grammar, mechanics and sentence structure, integrated into the reading and writing process. Based on a grade of C or higher in this course, students may proceed to ENGL 133W .

    Students who have taken the ACT and scored between 1 and 17 or who have taken the SAT Writing and Language Test and scored between 17 and 24 (300-420 for the Writing Section prior to spring 2016) will be placed into ENGL 107.

  
  • ENGL 133W - First-Year Writing Seminar 3 hours


    The First-year Writing Seminar (FWS) provides an intensive introduction to college-level writing. Although topics differ among sections, the course is designed to teach all students the process required for producing polished, argumentative, researched essays. Students will engage with complex texts and diverse viewpoints while articulating their own positions and identities.  

    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in ENGL 107  or EAPP 107  or placement by ACT English Score or by SAT Writing Score. Online or nationwide students may take the Columbia College English placement exam. Students whose ACT English Score is from 18 to 29 or whose SAT Writing and Language Score is from 25 to 40 (430 to 800 for Writing Section prior to spring 2016) will be placed in the FWS. Online or nationwide students who score 75% or higher on the English placement exam will be placed in the FWS. 

  
  • ENGL 204W - Technical Writing 3 hours


    Study and practice of writing for professional and technical audiences and purposes. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 207W - Introduction to Creative Writing I - Multigenre 3 hours


    Writing of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 210W - Introduction to Fiction 3 hours


    An introduction to the elements of fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W 
  
  • ENGL 211W - Introduction to Poetry 3 hours


    An introduction to the elements of poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 212W - Introduction to Drama 3 hours


    An introduction to the elements of drama. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 213W - Introduction to Literary Nonfiction 3 hours


    An introduction to the elements of literary nonfiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W.

     

  
  • ENGL 220 - Writing About Literature 3 hours


    An introduction to the formal academic study of English literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 231W - British Literature I 3 hours


    Survey of English literature from Old English through the late eighteenth century. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 232W - British Literature II 3 hours


    Survey of English literature from the Romantic period through the contemporary. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 233 - Topics 1-3 hours


    Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in English. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
  
  • ENGL 237W - Writing Right and Wrong: Ethical Issues in Literature 3 hours


    This course focuses on the analysis and evaluation of ethical issues and concerns depicted in a broad range of literary works. In reading and responding to ethical perspectives and concepts in literature, the student will engage in a semester-long project of writing (understanding and articulating) their own ethical position. This position will develop from a study of a range of ethical frameworks used to approach social and political problems. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W.

     

  
  • ENGL 241W - American Literature I 3 hours


    Survey of American literature from Early Contact and Puritan literature through 1865. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 242W - American Literature II 3 hours


    Survey of American literature from 1865 to the contemporary period. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 255W - Women and Literature 3 hours


    An introduction to the ways that women have produced literature and been represented by literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W.

     

  
  • ENGL 263W - World Literature I 3 hours


    World literature from the earliest epics through the sixteenth century. Course meets multicultural requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 264W - World Literature II 3 hours


    World literature from the seventeenth century through contemporary. Course meets multicultural requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 133W .
  
  • ENGL 267W - Literature and Ecological Balance 3 hours


    An introduction to contemporary literature focusing on environmental issues and the importance of ecological balance. The course features nature writing, texts by environmentalists, and fiction containing ecological visions. Cross-listed with ENVS 267W .
  
  • ENGL 311 - Descriptive Grammar of the English Language 3 hours


    Descriptive grammar of the English language. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W , and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
  
  • ENGL 312 - The History of the English Language 3 hours


    Study of the history of the English language. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
  
  • ENGL 313 - Intermediate Creative Writing I - Fiction 3 hours


    An intermediate workshop class in the writing of short fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 207W .
  
  • ENGL 314 - Intermediate Creative Writing II - Non-Fiction 3 hours


    An intermediate workshop class in the writing of short creative non-fiction, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 207W .
  
  • ENGL 315 - Intermediate Creative Writing III-Poetry 3 hours


    An intermediate workshop class in the writing of poetry, including class criticism of student and professional work. Prerequisite: ENGL 207W .
  
  • ENGL 333 - Topics 3 hours


    Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in English. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
  
  • ENGL 350 - Major Literary Figures 3 hours


    Study of the works of one to three major writers (e.g. Chaucer, Donne, Milton, Whitman, Dickinson, Mark Twain, Woolf, Faulkner, Morrison). Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
  
  • ENGL 351 - Readings in Shakespeare 3 hours


    Study of William Shakespeare’s writing, emphasizing his plays in all genres. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher ENGL literature course.
  
  • ENGL 360 - Readings in Fiction 3 hours


    Study of fiction from a special perspective or within a literary period (e.g. American novel and short story, contemporary novel, the comic novel and short story). May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
  
  • ENGL 361 - Readings in Poetry 3 hours


    Study of poetry within a period or from a special perspective (e.g., twentieth-century American poetry, lyric poetry, epic poetry). Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
  
  • ENGL 362 - Readings in Drama 3 hours


    Study of drama within a period or from a special perspective (e.g. Renaissance drama, comedic drama, British modernist drama). May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
  
  • ENGL 370 - Major Literary Periods 3 hours


    Study of the major literary works from a specific movement or definitive age (Medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Victorian, Modernism, Postmodern or Contemporary).  May be taken more than once when the subject matter in the course varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
  
  • ENGL 371 - Ethnic Traditions in American Literature 3 hours


    Study of authors and literary works belonging to a specific ethnic tradition in American literature (e.g. African American, Asian American, Chicana/Chicano, or Native American). Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 133W  and a previous 200-level or higher English literature course.
  
  • ENGL 399 - English Internship 1-3 hours


    Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work for publishers, for nonprofit agencies involved with writing, editing and the arts, or in other similar situations. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Students may register for no more than 12 English internship credits (ENGL 399 and ENGL 499  combined) during their time at Columbia College. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Prerequisites: At least one 200-level English course; junior standing, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of registration of internship.
  
  • ENGL 408 - Advanced Creative Writing 3 hours


    An advanced multigenre workshop that focuses on developing and fine-tuning a student’s portfolio of creative writing, which should aid students in putting together a substantial collection of work worthy for publication or admittance into an MFA program. Prerequisites: ENGL 313 , ENGL 314 , and ENGL 315 .
  
  • ENGL 425 - Literary Theory and Criticism 3 hours


    Methods and application of literary and critical theories. Prerequisites: six or more hours of 300-level or higher ENGL courses.
  
  • ENGL 431 - Senior Seminar 3 hours


    Culminating course for graduation as an English major. Prerequisites: ENGL 425 
  
  • ENGL 433 - Topics 3 hours


    Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Communication Studies. Topics are approved by the Language and Communication Studies Department.
  
  • ENGL 499 - Advanced English Internship 1-3 hours


    Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work for publishers, for nonprofit agencies involved with writing, editing and the arts, or in other similar situations. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 English internship credits (ENGL 399  and ENGL 499  combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: minimum nine hours of ENGL coursework; senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration for internship.

English for Academic Purposes (EAPP)

  
  • EAPP 100 - Foundations for Success 2 hours


    This course is designed to provide students whose primary language is not English with the skills necessary to become academically successful as well as culturally and socially integrated within the community of Columbia College while maintaining immigration status. Incoming international students are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course during their first year. 
  
  • EAPP 103 - Oral Communication Skills I 5 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic listening and speaking in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. With the goal of meaningful communication in an academic setting, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop and practice active listening and academic discussion strategies based on lectures from a variety of subject areas, and give oral presentations. Prerequisite: placement in the high-intermediate level of English for Academic Purposes.
  
  • EAPP 104 - Oral Communication Skills II 5 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic listening and speaking in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. With the goal of meaningful communication in an academic setting, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop and practice active listening and academic discussion strategies based on lectures from a variety of subject areas, and give oral presentations. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in  EAPP 103  or placement in the advanced level of English for Academic Purposes.
  
  • EAPP 105 - Written Communication Skills I 5 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic reading and writing in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. Working on closely-connected reading and writing assignments, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop effective reading strategies, and produce cohesive and coherent paragraphs and essays using a process-oriented approach to writing.  Prerequisite: placement in the high-intermediate level of English for Academic Purposes.
  
  • EAPP 106 - Written Communication Skills II 5 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with the skills and practice that is necessary for them to develop and improve academic reading and writing in English and to eventually become successful students in U.S. college courses. Working on closely-connected reading and writing assignments, students acquire and practice new vocabulary, develop effective reading strategies, and produce cohesive and coherent paragraphs and essays using a process-oriented approach to writing. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in EAPP 105  or placement in the advanced level of English for Academic Purposes.
  
  • EAPP 107 - Preparatory English Composition 5 hours


    This curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with an introduction to composition at the U.S. collegiate level. Focus is on extensive reading and writing practice with attention to figurative language, literary terminology, academic vocabulary, and use of outside source material. Taught by instructors with a background in second language teaching, this course serves as an equivalent to ENGL 107  for non-native speakers of English. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in EAPP 106  or placement. Placement: verification of status as a non-native speaker of English.
  
  • EAPP 110 - Exploring U.S. Culture 3 hours


    Designed for international students, this course explores U.S. American culture, with emphasis on values, attitudes, and patterns of behavior. By understanding U.S. cultural values more fully, students will become more effective and appropriate in their interactions on campus and in the community. Taught by instructors with a background in second-language teaching, this course provides structured opportunities to practice and improve reading, vocabulary, listening, writing, and speaking skills. 
  
  • EAPP 111 - Applied Grammar and Editing 3 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners who have previously studied grammar extensively with the editing and self-assessment skills necessary to improve accuracy and fluency in their own writing. This course is open to all non-native speakers who would like to work on proficiency in writing. 
  
  • EAPP 112 - Accent Modification 3 hours


    The curriculum is designed to provide English language learners with group and individual instruction in American English pronunciation and speech patterns to improve comprehensibility and boost confidence. This course is open to all non-native speakers who would like to work on their oral production skills.
  
  • EAPP 133 - Topics: Text Translating and Editing 2 hours


    This course develops practical skills in translation and editing. Prerequisite: instructor consent.
  
  • EAPP 201 - Cross-Cultural Communication Practicum for English Language Learners 1 hours


    This course provides a forum for connecting English language learners (ELLs) with native English-speaking students in an informal yet structured way for conversation and cultural exchange. Meeting with native speakers is also a unique opportunity to practice and improve English beyond the classroom. Requirements include attending an orientation meeting as well as a “Match Dinner,” committing to meet with partner(s) weekly for one hour of conversation, and completing a final project. Grades are assigned as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). This course can be repeated for credit up to two times. 

Environmental Studies (ENVS)

  
  • ENVS 105 - Essentials of Science 3 hours


    Students will explore concepts related to natural science, including interpreting and drawing inferences from scientific results and models. They will generate, evaluate and interpret different types of data, and will use this knowledge to solve problems empirically in a variety of contexts. The course will be a three hour lecture/lab combination and not intended for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Forensic Science. Crosslisted with CHEM 105  and BIOL 105 . Prerequisite: MATH 106  or equivalent. 
  
  • ENVS 115 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 hours


    Survey of environmental science, ecosystems and human impact. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as BIOL 115 .
  
  • ENVS 115L - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 2 hours


    Laboratory experiences to complement ENVS 115 /BIOL 115 . Cross-listed as BIOL 115L . Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 115 /ENVS 115  or concurrent enrollment. BIOL 115 /ENVS 115  must be taken as a corequisite or completed before BIOL 115 /ENVS 115L  can be used as G.E. credit. $40 lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • ENVS 220 - Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences 3 hours


    An introduction to the study of weather and climate. Cross-listed as GEOG 220 . Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
  
  • ENVS 222 - Conservation Biology 3 hours


    Conservation biology is the science of maintaining biological diversity but it extends beyond pure science into areas such as philosophy, economics, law and sociology. This course focuses on biodiversity and how this diversity supports the functions of ecosystems. Threats to biodiversity, particularly from human actions, and strategies for maintaining biodiversity are discussed. Cross-listed as BIOL 222 . Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 112 .
  
  • ENVS 223 - Environmental Disasters 3 hours


    Introduction to environmental hazards and disasters. Emphasis on causes of extreme natural events, their geographic distribution and human responses/ adjustments. Cross-listed as GEOG 223 . Prerequisite: C or higher in GEOG 101  or ENVS 115 .
  
  • ENVS 230 - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 3 hours


    Analytic survey of factors which affect local and global environments. Provides students with an appreciation and understanding of the principles of environmental toxicology and chemistry including the sources, fate and effects of chemicals in the environment. Emphasis is on contemporary problems in human health and the environment. Cross-listed as CHEM 230 . Prerequisite: C or higher in CHEM 112 .
  
  • ENVS 230L - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Lab 2 hours


    Laboratory experiences to complement CHEM 230 /ENVS 230  to include the collection and analysis of environmental samples including air, soil and water samples. Cross-listed as CHEM 230L . Prerequisite: C or higher in CHEM 112L . Corequisite: CHEM 230 /ENVS 230 . Additional lab fee applicable to main campus day offerings.
  
  • ENVS 233 - Topics 3 hours


    Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in Environmental Science. Topics are approved by the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • ENVS 251 - Resource Management 3 hours


    An introduction to the global range of natural resources, the economic and political contexts of their development and the resulting physical and societal impacts. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as GEOG 251 . Prerequisite: C or higher in GEOG 101  or ENVS 115 .
  
  • ENVS 254 - Genetics 3 hours


    Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Concurrent enrollment in  BIOL 254L/ENVS 254L is required. Cross-listed as BIOL 254 Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 110 CHEM 109  or CHEM 110  with a grade of C or better. 
  
  • ENVS 254L - Genetics Laboratory 2 hours


    Laboratory experiences to complement  BIOL 254 /ENVS 254 ; methodology and applications in classical and molecular genetics. Students majoring in Biology must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisites: BIOL 112L   with a grade of C or higher; BIOL 254  /ENVS 254  with a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment. $40 lab fee applicable to main campus day only.
  
  • ENVS 267W - Literature and Ecological Balance 3 hours


    An introduction to contemporary literature focusing on environmental issues and the importance of ecological balance. The course features nature writing, texts by environmentalists, and fiction containing ecological visions. Cross-listed with ENGL 267W .
 

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