Jun 27, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • EM 659 - Advanced Lean Systems


    A class in advanced lean practices as applied in manufacturing. Focus will be on the practical aspects on implementing and maintaining production systems capable of continuous improvement. In-depth treatment will be given value stream analysis as defined by customers, lean logistics, lean cost accounting, total productive maintenance, zero defect quality practices and the integration of human resource practices within the production strategy.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  / 

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 669 - Lean Leadership Standards and Integration


    A structured review of knowledge and application of principles for lean management professionals who plan to take the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Lean Certification examination, based on the Shingo/SME/AME Lean Certification Body of Knowledge.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 670 - Design for Manufacture and Assembly


    This course investigates the management of product and process design activities. It is intended for anyone involved in product design, manufacturing engineering, process engineering or manufacturing management. The course investigates design for manufacturing and assembly, quality function deployment, value analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, error/mistake proofing, team dynamics and design for “X.”

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   or  

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • EM 679 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 680 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 681 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 689 - Industrial Internship


    A field study of industrial theory and practice through internship experiences with cooperating industries. Designed for students desiring experiences beyond those obtained in their previous or present employment.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit


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  • EM 690 - Thesis/Development Project


    A research-oriented study conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee, and under the guidelines described in the EMU Thesis Manual. A theory application project conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in one’s graduate concentration

    Last Updated:
    Title change 07/2011


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  • EM 691 - Thesis/Development Project


    A research-oriented study conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee, and under the guidelines described in the EMU Thesis Manual. A theory application project conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in one’s graduate concentration

    Last Updated:
    Title change 07/2011


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  • EM 692 - Thesis/Development Project


    A research-oriented study conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee, and under the guidelines described in the EMU Thesis Manual. A theory application project conducted under the supervision of an adviser and departmental graduate committee.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): 12 hours in one’s graduate concentration

    Last Updated:
    Title change 07/2011


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  • EM 695 - Leadership and Ethics: Engineering Management Capstone


    This course focuses on exploring leadership and decision-making for ethical engineering issues using case studies from various industrial/engineering disasters. The course also serves as a capstone course where knowledge and skills from other courses within the   program are applied.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 30 or more credit hours in EM program to enroll in the Capstone course

    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 6/2014, effective Winter 2015


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  • EM 697 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 698 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • EM 699 - Independent Study


    Opportunities are provided for the selection and completion of an individual study under the direction of a University faculty member. An approved written proposal is required. Both “Independent Study” and “Research Proposal Format” guideline sheets are available from the department.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ENGL 508 - Writing for Secondary Teachers


    A writing course for students preparing to teach in various disciplines in secondary schools. Students develop their skills as writers and learn how to teach writing in all content areas. Special focus on recent composition research, theory, and practices, and on strategies, materials and evaluation techniques.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary English Concentration 

    Students who are not in the Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary English Concentration program but would like to enroll in this course should contact the course instructor.

    Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 408W  

    Last Updated:
    Major restriction 9/14; New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015


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  • ENGL 518 - Topics in English Education


    An in-depth look at a specific topic in English education. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from pedagogy topics to theory topics to specific theorists.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed

    Last Updated:
    change to Prereq 07/2014, effective Fall 2015; Links 05/2011


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  • ENGL 530 - Issues in English Studies for Teachers


    An introduction to foundational and current issues in the field of English Education. Students will study the work of leading scholars, past and present controversies and recurring areas of concern which have helped shape the discipline.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ENGL 531 - Teacher as Writer


    An exploration of individual writing processes and strategies, designed to help writing teachers understand and improve their own writing; understand and improve their own pedagogies for teaching writing; and learn venues and opportunities for publishing their writing.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ENGL 535A - Teacher Research Seminar


    The first course of a two-semester set of courses in methods and strategies of teacher research and ongoing support for an individual classroom-based research and ongoing support for an individual classroom-based research project. Students will learn to design research questions, collect and analyze data and represent their findings in a punishable form. This course is only offered in the Fall semester.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):   and 12 credit hours in the program

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ENGL 535B - Teacher Research Seminar


    The second course of a two-semester set of courses in methods and strategies of teacher research and ongoing support for an individual classroom-based research and ongoing support for an individual classroom-based research project. Students will learn to design research questions, collect and analyze data and represent their findings in a punishable form. This course is only offered in the Winter semester.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   and 12 credit hours in the program

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ENGL 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 593 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 4 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 594 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 5 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 675 - Eastern Michigan Writing Project Summer Institute


    For practicing K-12 teachers across disciplines. Participants investigate and experience current practices in literacy instruction. Based upon National Writing Project assumptions, participants read, write and reflect upon their teaching.

    Credit Hours: 5 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ENGL 679 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate student in English

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 680 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate student in English

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 681 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate student in English

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 692 - Thesis


    Students will design and complete an extensive research study under the guidance of a thesis director and committee.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ENGL 697 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 698 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ENGL 699 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or research area not covered in regular courses; under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): candidate for the M.A.; permission of the graduate committee

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Major Restriction(s): Open only to students admitted to graduate programs in English Language and Literature .

    Notes -
    Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed


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  • ESLN 054 - Graduate ESL Reading


    Students respond to rhetorical techniques and structures used by academic and professional writers to achieve their purposes. Students build academic and discipline-specific vocabulary and learn how to comprehend complex grammar used in academic texts. Student engage in academic research and critical analysis, synthesis and response to graduate level readings from students’ disciplines.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 056 - Graduate ESL Speaking/Listening


    This course is designed to help non-native English speakers developed oral communication skills for successful participation in graduate level classes. Students will develop their oral skills in the contexts of classroom discussions and presentations and expand their passive and active vocabulary.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with   

    Department Permission is required

    Previously listed as ESLN 055 Graduate ESL Seminar in Academic Communication
    Last Updated:
    Change in Title, Number and Description 3/2013, effective Summer 2013; Links 04/2011


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  • ESLN 058 - Graduate ESL Vocabulary


    This course expands students’ knowledge of academic vocabulary and their use of learning strategies. Students learn to recognize new vocabulary in reading passages and listening to excerpts at the high advanced level, and use it correctly in speaking writing activities. The seminar helps students develop lexical knowledge in their disciplines.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 512 - Academic Writing for International Graduate Students


    Students engage in extensive critical reading and analysis of discipline-specific topics and compose well-documented papers on the basis of their research using standard English conventions and documentation. Attention is given to grammatical accuracy and language usage in written assignments.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Corequisite removed 3/2016, effective Fall 2016; Links 06/2011


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  • ESLN 514 - Graduate ESL Reading


    Students respond to rhetorical techniques and structures used by academic and professional writers to achieve their purposes. Students build academic and discipline-specific vocabulary and learn how to comprehend complex grammar used in academic texts. Students engage in academic research and critical analysis, synthesis and response to graduate-level readings from students’ disciplines.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 516 - Graduate ESL Speaking/Listening


    This course is designed to help non-native English speakers develop oral communication skills for successful participation in graduate level  classes.. Students will develop their oral skills in the context of classroom discussions and presentations and expand their passive and active vocabulary.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Previously listed as ESLN 515 Graduate ESL Seminar in Academic Communication
    Last Updated:
    Course Revision 7/2014, Change to Title, Number and Description 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 518 - Graduate ESL Vocabulary


    This course expands students’ knowledge of academic vocabulary and their use of learning strategies. Students learn to recognize new vocabulary in reading passages and listening excerpts at the high advanced level, and use it correctly in speaking and writing activities. The seminar helps students develop lexical knowledge in their disciplines.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 562 - Research Communication for International Students in Science and Technology


    Students engage in scientific and technical inquiry necessary for effective scientific research writing in the U.S. Students practice the processes of reading and critically analyzing scientific journal abstracts and articles and write experimental research reports. Students improve verbal and non=verbal skills for scientific and technical research communication.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs May be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 565 - Professional Healthcare Communication for International Students


    Students engage in healthcare topics to develop the English skills and culture perspectives necessary for effective communication with staff and patients in healthcare settings. Students practice written and verbal communications within the ethical and regulatory contexts of drug development and patient interactions. Accent reduction of clarity of communication is practiced.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    New Course 3/2013, effective Summer 2013


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  • ESLN 590 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ESLN 591 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ESLN 592 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ESLN 597 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 598 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 599 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 679 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 680 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 681 - Special Topics


    An intensive study of a specific topic to be determined by the instructor’s field of specialization and student interest. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 697 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a language-related problem for students of English as a second language, under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 698 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a language-related problem for students of English as a second language, under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESLN 699 - Independent Study


    Intensive study of a language-related problem for students of English as a second language, under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESSC 501 - Environmental Earth Science for Educators


    An introduction to the structure and composition of the Earth, land-forming processes, our role within these processes, and environmental problems such as volcanism, earthquakes, flooding, waste disposal, the fresh water crisis, and land subsidence.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Previously listed as GEOG501
    Last Updated:
    Spelling Error 7/2014


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  • ESSC 506 - Nature of Science


    This course examines the nature of scientific evidence, inquiry, hypothesis, models and laws. The development of science is put in the context of the structure and history of the scientific community. Interactions among scientists and between scientists and the rest of society are studied from an ethical perspective.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr May not be repeated for credit
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with ESSC 406 , BIO 406 , and CHEM 406 

    Typically offered Fall (odd years)

    Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing

    Equivalent Course(s): ESSC 406, BIO 406, BIO 506, CHEM 406, PHY 406, PHIL 507 

    Last Updated:
    New Course 10/2015, effective Fall 2016


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  • ESSC 514 - Teaching Science with Dinosaurs


    This course provides pre- and in-service teachers with the content and skills necessary to use dinosaurs as a focus topic to teach the scientific method (i.e., science)  at the K-12 level. Students will receive hands-on training in numerous dinosaur-based activities designed to directly engage K-12 pupils in all aspects of the scientific method, including data collection, hypothesis formulation and hypothesis testing.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with ESSC 414 

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Earth Science Education  

    Equivalent Course(s): ESSC 414

    Notes -
    Students enrolled in another graduate program may request permission to enroll

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ESSC 520 - GIS Introduction for Educators


    This course is intended as an introductory to geographic information system courses for educators with some computer experience, but no previous GIS experience. The course is designed to open up the world of GIS to the professional educators. The course will include readings and online discussions followed by hands-on exercises.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Notes -
    A teaching certificate in science, social science, business application, computer information technology or department permission is required to enroll in this course

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ESSC 522 - Internet GIS for Educators


    This course explores the availability of internet-based GIS tools and data sources and their applicability to the development of K–16 curriculum materials. Participants will investigate a variety of online mapping tools, as well as sources of spatial data that can be integrated into a GIS. Learners will develop an understanding of the purpose and need for accurate metadata when using Internet based data sources.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Notes -
    A teaching certificate in science, social science, business application, computer information technology or department permission is required to enroll in this course

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ESSC 524 - GIS As an Instructional Tool in Classrooms


    This course surveys current instructional applications of Geographic Information Systems. Participants will explore strategies for integrating GIS within a variety of K–16 instructional environments. In addition, learners will develop simple, introductory instructional materials intended to introduce students to GIS as a tool fro data display, symbolization and analysis.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Prerequisite(s):  /  and  / 

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ESSC 530 - Petroleum Geology


    A study of the origin, migration, and accumulation of petroleum; reservoir analysis, exploration and development techniques, and financial analyses. Lecture: two hours per week. Laboratory: two hours per week. Meets with ESSC 430; additional work required for graduate students.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Equivalent Course(s): ESSC 430

    Last Updated:
    New Course 03/2012; effective FALL 2012


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  • ESSC 554 - Field Investigations in Earth Science


    This is a summer session course which provides exercises in Earth science for teachers. Students may elect to take a field investigation from the same professional organization or the same school, more than once, provided different topics are studied.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Major Restriction(s): Admission to the ESE graduate program


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • ESSC 555 - Field Investigations in Earth Science


    This is a summer session course which provides exercises in Earth science for teachers. Students may elect to take a field investigation from the same professional organization or the same school, more than once, provided different topics are studied.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Major Restriction(s): Admission to the ESE graduate program


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 556 - Field Investigations in Earth Science


    This is a summer session course which provides exercises in Earth science for teachers. Students may elect to take a field investigation from the same professional organization or the same school, more than once, provided different topics are studied.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Major Restriction(s): Admission to the ESE graduate program


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • ESSC 557 - Field Investigations in Earth Science


    This is a summer session course which provides exercises in Earth science for teachers. Students may elect to take a field investigation from the same professional organization or the same school, more than once, provided different topics are studied.

    Credit Hours: 6 hrs May be repeated for credit (see note)
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Earth Science Education 

    Notes -
    Students may elect to take a field investigation from the same professional organization of the same school more than once, provided different topics are studied.


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  • ESSC 562 - Weather


    Introduction to the properties and processes that create weather, including an analysis of conditions aloft, the formation of storms, and methods and problems of weather forecasting.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs Lecture/Lab Hours: Lecture: two hours per week. Laboratory: two hours per week
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Prerequisite(s):  

    Last Updated:
    Links 06/2011


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  • ESSC 565 - New Approaches to Teaching Earth Science


    This course will explore advanced methods for teaching earth science. Various ways to incorporate writing into the teaching of earth science will be discussed, including techniques for inserting writing into earth science without overtaxing the assessment process. Differentiation will be explored for both special education students and TAG students. Finally, advanced activities for use in the classroom will be examined.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program in Earth Science Education is required

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Earth Science Education 


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  • ESSC 566 - Global Tectonics


    A study of the tenets of plate tectonic theory, building on material from previous classes. An introduction to geophysical processes, paleomagnetism, deep Earth structure and an investigation into the plate tectonic make-up and evolution of key aspects of the North American plate are also covered. This class is designed for students with Geology or Earth Science backgrounds.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)


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  • ESSC 567 - Paleoclimatology


    Causes and effects of natural climate change throughout Earth’s history. Topics include analytical methods used to reconstruct past climates, tectonic effects, interplay between oceanic and atmospheric circulation, ice ages climates and glaciations, corals and El Niño. Emphasis is placed on events of the last 2.7 million years.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Major Restriction(s): Master of Science in Earth Science Education 


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  • ESSC 590 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 591 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 592 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESSC 597 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESSC 598 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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  • ESSC 599 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • ESSC 667 - School GIS Projects and Lesson Plan Development


    This course is focused on using State and National Benchmarks to plan, research and develop GIS lessons in a K-16 setting. In this course you will accomplish this by readings, lesson critiques and lesson development using Michigan Climb benchmarks.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Cross-listed with  

    Prerequisite(s):  / 

    Last Updated:
    Links 05/2011


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  • ESSC 679 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


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    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 680 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 681 - Special Topics


    An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 697 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 698 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • ESSC 699 - Independent Study


    An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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  • FIN 502 - Financial Principles


    Provides beginning graduate students a solid foundation in the general principles of finance. Provides an appreciation of how businesses and households allocate scarce resources over time and when outcomes are uncertain. The primary focus is corporate finance; the course will also introduce financial markets and institutions, and investments.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Fall, Winter and Summer II (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):  ;   is recommended

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • FIN 540 - International Finance


    The course covers international aspects of financial investment, capital budgeting, risk analysis, joint ventures and acquisitions, forecasting and protecting against exchange rate changes, capital structure problems of multinational corporations, methods of financing, banking and financial reporting.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Typically offered Winter and Summer I (evening)

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Last Updated:
    Course Rotation 3/2015; Links 05/2011


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  • FIN 590 - Special Topics


    An in-depth study of a specialized area in finance. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


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  • FIN 591 - Special Topics


    An in-depth study of a specialized area in finance. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 2 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • FIN 592 - Special Topics


    An in-depth study of a specialized area in finance. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.

    Credit Hours: 3 hrs
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

    Fall 2024 Course Sections


  
  • FIN 597 - Independent Study


    Directed study of problems in finance not otherwise treated in department courses.

    Credit Hours: 1 hr
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

    Department Permission is required

    Last Updated:
    Links 07/2012


    Summer 2024 Course Sections

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