This course examines the physical, mental, social, and emotional growth of a child from conception through age three. Providing quality care and education of infants and toddlers. (Lecture and observation)
CDF 204: Child Development II
3
Prerequisite: CDF 203. A lecture/observation course designed for child development and early education (K-4) majors which examines the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child from age four through eight years. (Lecture and observation)
CDF 206: Music, Games and Creative Experiences for Young Children
Prerequisite: CDF 204. Study of the creative process and imagination of young children. Appropriate procedures for the establishment of a climate conducive to creativity in preschool learning environments.
CDF 305: Materials and Methods in Early Childhood Education
Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. A study of content, methods, and materials for teaching young children in a group setting.
CDF 315: Child Guidance
Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. Intense study of child development theories and guidance techniques. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory)
CDF 316: Teacher's Role in Family/School Relations 3
A study of current principles and practices and the analysis of factors which enhance the teacher's role in family/school relations. (Lecture and report-writing)
CDF 318: Assessment of Young Children
Prerequisites: Junior classification or consent of instructor. A study and application of various assessment instruments and evaluative techniques utilized in determining the needs of children birth through five years.
CDF 407: Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs I
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture)
CDF 408: Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs II
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture)
CDF 409: Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Organization and administration of early childhood education programs including housing, equipment, programs, records, and parent involvement.
CDF 420: Parent Education *
Study and application of various principles and techniques useful in working with parents of preschool through adolescent children.
CDF 421: Cultural Diversity in American Child/Family
Exploratory study of cultural aspects, value system, family, social and economic roles of various races and ethnic groups in the American Society.
CHEMISTRY
CHE 099: Introductory Chemistry
Required of all freshmen who are pre-college curriculum (PCC) deficient in chemistry. This course will prepare the student with the fundamentals of chemistry. (Does not count toward any degree requirements)
CHE 101: General Chemistry I
3
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 115 or consent of instructor. Introduction to units of scientific measurement, atomic structure, nomenclature, the mole concept, stoichiometry. Introduction to chemical reactions, calculations with chemical equations and formulas, the gas laws, thermochemistry, introduction to quantum theory of the atom and chemical periodicity. (Three hours of lecture per week)
CHE 102: General Chemistry II 3
Prerequisite: CHE 101 or equivalent. This course is a continuation of CHE 101. Topics include structure and bonding, states and properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complex ion equilibria, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. (Three hours of lecture per week)
CHE 109: Survey of General Chemistry
3
Basic principles of general chemistry for students in home economics, nursing, industrial arts, and in other fields. (Four hours of lecture per week)
CHE 110: General Chemistry I Lab
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 101. Practical methods of measurements and the accuracy. Experimental investigations of common chemical reactions. Quantitative aspects of chemical reactions. Experimental aspects of other selected concepts of CHE 101. (Three hours of lab per week)
CHE 120: General Chemistry II Lab
Prerequisites/Corequisite: CHE 102. Elementary statistical analysis and molecular modeling. Experimental aspects of properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complexion equilibria and electrochemistry. (Three hours of laboratory per week)
CHE 200: Introductory Organic Chemistry
4
Prerequisite: CHE 102 or CHE 109. Nomenclature, structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of basic organic compounds. Emphasis on functional groups commonly found in biologically active compounds. (Four hours of lecture per week)
CHE 301: Organic Chemistry I
3
Prerequisite: CHE 102. Isomerism in organic molecules, reactivity of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, free radicals, alcohols, ethers and related compounds. Introduction to reaction mechanisms. Introduction to instrumental methods (NMR, IR). (Three hours of lecture per week)
CHE 302: Organic Chemistry II
3
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