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Principles of Geography
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course is a survey of the geography of the natural world and of ways of describing, recording, and analyzing surface processes on Earth. Emphasis is placed on those characteristics of the surface of Earth that are physical in nature such as landforms, climate, vegetation, and soils, and on how the spatial patterns and interactions of these characteristics vary globally. The course provides a conceptual framework, factual information, and skills which are invaluable in training teachers and students in other disciplines. Education majors enrolled in this course will find that it helps prepare professional educators who are catalysts for learning.
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Principles of Networking
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course covers fundamental concepts and principles in designing and implementing computer networks, their protocols, and applications. Topics include layered network architecture, physical layer, data link, network, transport, and application protocols, wireless and mobile networks, multimedia networking, security, and network management.
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Principles of Sociology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Basic concepts and principles in sociology as they are used to examine patterned and recurrent forms of social behavior will be studied.
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Probability Theory & Application
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course begins with an introduction to sample spaces and probability, including combinatorics. It covers continuous and discrete random variables, including multivariate random variables and expectations; also, marginal and conditional distributions are derived. The course introduces moment generating functions and covers the central limit theorem and its applications.
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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course provides an introduction to patient-centered nursing care for individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs across the life span. In the clinical portion of the course, the students will learn to work within interprofessional teams and employ evidence-based practice, technology, and informatics to provide quality patient-centered care and implement a therapeutic plan of care based on patient needs.
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Psychological Statistics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course introduces techniques of analysis and interpretation of research data. Topics will include descriptive statistics (frequency distributions, centrality, variability, and correlational measures), and an introduction to statistical inference (normal curve, sampling theory, test of statistical hypotheses, t-test, analysis of variance, chi-square, and others).
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Psychological Statistics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course introduces techniques of analysis and interpretation of research data. Topics will include descriptive statistics (frequency distributions, centrality, variability, and correlational measures), introduction to statistical inference (normal curve, sampling theory, test of statistical hypotheses, t-test, analysis of variance, chi-square, and others).
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Psychology of Women
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course will include historical context, issues in research, and theories of gender-typing. Students will examine how gender, personality, and experiences shape the development of masculinity and femininity. Further topics for discussion include the development of gender role behavior, socio-cultural stereotypes, and contemporary issues in the psychology of women.
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Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviors
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course addresses the ways in which alcohol and other addictive substances affect the brain and behavior. Addictions addressed include, but are not limited to, alcohol and other drug abuse, gambling addiction, sex addiction, eating disorders, and criminal offense. This course will also explore the different classes of drugs and the associated street names for each drug.
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Public Speaking
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course is designed to help you develop skills to structure a message for effectiveness with an introduction, main points, useful transitions, a conclusion, identify your communication goals, and outline the key points and sub-points of your spoken messages; adapt to changes in audience characteristics, choose and narrow appropriate topics, support arguments with relevant and adequate evidence, and demonstrate competence and comfort with information. In this course, we will challenge students to become engaging critical thinkers through both formal instruction and informal interaction.
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Reading in the Elementary School
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course focuses on content, pedagogy, and assessment for the foundational reading skills. Emphasis will be placed on theories, research, and strategies for teaching and assessing the concepts of print, alphabetic principle, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and word analysis for diverse needs in the K-6 classroom. Candidates will develop lesson plans and reflect on videoed lessons implemented with a small group of students in a partner elementary school.
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Reporting and Writing Across Media Platforms
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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Research Computing Environment
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course includes high performance computing environments, ranging from extreme high-end desktop systems to scalable computing with clusters and MPP systems. Emphasis is on environments possessing the following elements: the Linux operating system, multi-core and GPGPU combined systems, large storage management, remote execution and schedulers for shared resource management. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. (F;S).
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Research Methods I
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course reviews the design and implementation of empirical research in sociology with an emphasis on mixed-methods research, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. This course examines the logic of social inquiry and the uses and problems of various research designs and methods of data collection. This course also provides background necessary to evaluate research in social science, experience in conducting sociological research, and an introduction to data analysis. Particular emphasis is on analysis of available secondary data, survey data, and interview data. An overarching objective of this course is to provide students with the skills and perspective needed to enter the job market as an entry level social researcher/analyst or enter a competitive graduate program.
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Scientific Programming for Mathematical Scientists
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course covers the implementation of the computer in the Mathematical sciences. MATLAB will be used to apply algorithms and solve problems in areas such as differential equations and Linear algebra. Probability and statistical problems will be studied through the “R” language.
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Social Research Methods II
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
The objective of this course is to provide students a solid grounding in the application of the core concepts and skills required to conduct social research. General topics covered will include the following: The Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Social Science • Conceptualization, Operationalization, Measurement and Interpretation • Research Design • Designing a Research Project • Quantitative Data Gathering Techniques and Analysis • Qualitative Data Gathering Techniques and Analysis • Mixed-Methods Approaches and Triangulation • Research ethics An overarching objective of this course is to provide students with the skills and perspective needed to enter the job market as an entry level social researcher/analyst or enter a competitive graduate program.
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Social Statistics II
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course continues the introduction to basic statistical reasoning, practices, and procedures that began in SOCI 203 Social Statistics I. We will cover topics such as descriptive statistics, statistical null- hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, independent and dependent samples t-test, correlational analysis, and one-way and two-way analysis of variance. We will also learn how to perform these statistical tests using the statistical computing software program SPSS. Throughout the course, we will emphasize the value that statistical analysis offers to our attempts to address real-world social problems.
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Social Work with Individuals
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
In this course, students are introduced to the mission, philosophy, values, and ethics of the social work profession which will inform their practice with all client systems. The specific focus of this course is direct practice with individuals. Thus, students will learn competencies in interviewing and interpersonal helping skills; conducting psychosocial assessments; selecting appropriate intervention approaches based on client goals, problems, and strengths; and implementing those interventions. Students will acquire beginning competency in the following intervention approaches: problem solving approach, cognitive-behavioral approach, solution-focused approach, and motivational interviewing. Students will also develop beginning competency in the evaluation of practice in relation to each practice theory they study. Throughout this course, students are challenged to use critical thinking and take into account their own affective reactions, especially when addressing ethical issues and working with clients whose background or characteristics may be different from their own. Effective oral and written communication and application of the CSWE competencies necessary for professional practice are stressed in this course. This is one of the practice courses provided in the first year of the JMSW curriculum. This course, in combination with SOWK/SWK 623, Social Work with Groups, and SOWK/SWK 609, Family Theory and Intervention, provides the underlying direct practice theories that will inform students’ practice during their generalist internship.
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Software Security Testing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course focuses on software security testing techniques and tools. It covers security testing techniques such as code reviews and static analysis, creating test plans based on risk analysis, black-box, white-box and gray-box security testing and fault injection. Security testing tools will be introduced.
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Statics Lab
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course provides hands-on practical approaches for solving engineering problems. Students will work in groups for solving engineering statics problems. Students must take this course as a co-requisites to CAEE 231.
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Strength of Materials
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course introduces the theory and application of engineering mechanics as it relates to statically determinant and statically in-determinant systems. Stress and deformation due to axial, tensional, and beam bending loads. Also, the course covers the analysis of stress and strain; stress-strain relationship; tensional and flexural loadings; flexural deflections; combined loading; columns.
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The U.S. Congress
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course examines the complexity and conflicts of the institution and its members. This course explores the constitutional foundation and structure, committees, procedures, elections, and its relation to the Presidency and the Supreme Court. There will be considerable focus on policy-making and reform.
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Voice and Diction Lab I
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This is a course in speech improvement with emphasis on articulation, pronunciation and projection.
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Web Design
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This course provides integration of graphic communications applications and streamlined workflow for students to design and develop Web sites. This course explores the fundamentals of web authoring for Internet and Intranet use. Major emphasis will be placed on interactive web site development.
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