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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Criminal Justice
  

  • JUS 310 Police Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Organization and administration as applied to operational services, patrol, criminal investigation intelligence and vice units, juvenile units, and traffic administration.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 311 Police in the Community (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Collaboration between police and community to identify and solve community crime problems; strategies and procedures to incorporate community opinion into policing and management; methods of increasing community responsibility in law enforcement.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 312 Institutional Corrections (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Legal requirements, management issues, and proper procedures in administering correctional operations in the U.S.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 313 Rights of the Convicted (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Overview of the American correctional system; law of sentencing; corrections; constitutional rights of prisoners; laws, cases, significant changes in judicial policy toward prison litigation; legislative trends toward curtailment of prisoner’s rights and benefits.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 315 Criminal Justice Research Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 , STA 205  or STA 205R , and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of basic research methodologies for criminal justice. Topics include research design, sampling, validity, reliability, experimental designs, with a primary emphasis on survey and evaluation research techniques.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 317 Perspectives on Crime (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 ,  STA 205  or STA 205R , and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the theories, issues and traditions underlying criminal justice and criminal behavior, biological, psychological, economic, and sociological theories of crime; crime measurement.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 319 Criminal Justice in Film (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The media play important roles in shaping public perceptions of criminals and criminal justice professionals as well as public attitudes towards crime, violence, and “appropriate” methods of social control. This course is intended to enhance awareness and understanding of accurate and inaccurate filmic depictions of criminal justice.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 320 Advanced Crime Scene Technology and Criminalistics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 , JUS 204  , and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Advanced criminal investigation techniques focusing on criminal profiling, DNA, forensic aspects of firearms examination, arson and explosives, illicit drugs and toxicology. Investigating violent deaths, sexual crimes and ritualistic crimes including autopsy/coroner investigations. Bloodstain pattern interpretation, forensic pathology and forensic psychology will also be addressed.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 323 Drugs and Crime (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Examination of the interaction between drug abuse and the criminal justice system, drug pharmacology, drug laws, the roles of police, the international  war on drugs, and American public policy regarding interdiction of drugs in producing countries.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • JUS 333 Careers in Criminal Justice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of various career options and career planning in criminal justice.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 351 Financial Investigations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    An examination of the history, scope, and method of control of organized and white collar crime. Cultural and social implications are explored.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 392 Research in Criminal Justice (0-6 credits)

    Hours: 0-6 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Student will conduct original investigation of selected field specific topics chosen in consultation with instructor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • JUS 395 Criminal Justice: Study Abroad (1-15 credits)

    Hours: 1-15 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    This course will explore the history, philosophy, and current practices of criminal justice in the other countries. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the history and administration of criminal justice in a global context. Including but not limited to, transnational crime, law enforcement, judiciary, and correctional options in the country of study. The course may include face to face and/or online classroom engagement and a mandatory study abroad component. The study abroad component may include travels to the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, and Central or South America. Program permission is required. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15
  

  • JUS 402 Alternatives to Incarceration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    A multidisciplinary approach to studying alternatives to incarceration. The history of probation, parole, and the emergence of intermediate sanctions are explored. Topics include boot camps, electronic monitoring, drug courts, halfway houses, intensive supervision. Finally, empirical research evaluating the effectiveness of these alternatives will be discussed.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 403 Crime and Public Policy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Crime as a political issue, political ideology and response to crime, lawbreaking as political protest and political violence; political trials; legislation or morality.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 404 Evidence Preparation and Courtroom Testimony (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Criminal justice professional’s role in collection, analysis, and preparation of evidence for criminal trials and hearings; establishing witness credibility in hearings, trials, depositions; knowledge of federal and state laws, and court decisions governing expert witness status; presenting evidence and testimony at criminal hearings.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 405 Crime Prevention (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    This course overviews methods of crime prevention (approaches outside the confines of the CJS). Theory and research related to neighborhood, school, and other situational efforts of crime prevention are explored providing an understanding of the objectives and effectiveness of various crime prevention strategies.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 406 Terrorism and Homeland Security (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Foundations of global terrorism, terrorist organizations, counterterrorism, essential aspects and organization of homeland security, intelligence, counterintelligence, and current emerging threats.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 407 Media, Crime, and Justice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Examines various aspects of media and its relation to crime and criminal justice. In addition, the course analyzes foundational sociological and criminological concepts and the relationship between art and crime, by examining these concepts through various artistic mediums, such as television, cartoons, research articles, comic books, superheroes, film, music, poetry, literature, and more.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 408 Victims and Crime (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall
    Examines crime victims from the theoretical perspective to the delivery of services. Foundation information includes victim data sources, crime victims’ rights and victim typologies. Student explore victim service agencies, including volunteer, internship and employment opportunities in the public and non-profit sector.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 413 Flawed Criminal Justice Policies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Review of policies with unintended consequences and their impact on the criminal justice system and society.  Process of developing evidence-based policies and best practices.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • JUS 414 The Death Penalty (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Overview of capital punishment.  History, Supreme Court decisions, methods of execution, comparative costs of incarceration and execution, miscarriages of justice, philosophies, and public opinion.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • JUS 428 Crime Across the Life Course (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    The life course paradigm includes examination of sociology, psychology, and behavioral genetics to investigate the initiation, escalation, duration, and termination of the criminal career. The importance of genetics and biology, abuse in infancy and childhood, the role of parents and peers in adolescence, and the causes of de-escalation will be discussed in examining the offending trajectory and turning points of criminals.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 429 Women in Criminal Justice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course will address women in the criminal justice system. Topics covered include: explanation of patriarchy and feminist theories, history of and women as employees in the criminal justice system, female crime theories, female crime and victimization, the response to their crime and victimization by the criminal justice system including programs intended to prevent violence and treat victims and offenders of crime.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • JUS 494 Seminar: Justice Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101  and sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Intensive study of a specific topic or issue in criminal justice. Topics vary as new issues arise. May be repeated when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

    ♦
  

  • JUS 496 Internship: Justice Studies (1-6 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 ; sophomore standing; 3 additional semester hours of justice studies coursework; and consent of intern coordinator. A maximum of 6 hours of JUS 496 may be counted toward the major.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Supervised field-work in one of four areas: (1) law enforcement, (2) courts and law, (3) corrections, or (4) support services. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • JUS 499 Readings: Justice Studies (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 ; sophomore standing; 3 additional semester hours of justice studies coursework.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Specialized reading or primary research interests completed through independent study at the direction of a specific instructor. May be repeated as projects vary. A maximum of six hours can be used towards the major or minor in criminal justice.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦

Data Science
  

  • DSC 101 Introduction to Data Science (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Describes the field of data science and data science careers. Orients students to data science in the College of Informatics, including experience with commonly used tools and labs.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • DSC 194 Data Science: Introductory Topic (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introductory topic in data science. Topic will vary by offering.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

    ♦
  

  • DSC 199 Data Science: Introductory Ind. Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introductory independent study in data science. Topic will vary by offering.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 200 Data Wrangling (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): INF 286 , one of STA 205  or STA 205R  or STA 250 , and an introductory programming course (e.g., INF 120 , CSC 260 ).
    Taught: Fall only
    Understand various data formats, including CSV, TSV, XML, JSON, and HTML; acquire data through various sources, such as plain text, databases, the Web and API; clean and prepare both structured and unstructured data.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 292 Introductory Research Experience in DSC (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to research in data science by participation in a special project or research directed by a faculty member. Course intended for students interested in data science research but not ready or able to enroll in more advanced research courses. Pass/fail grade only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

    ♦
  

  • DSC 299 Independent Studies: DSC Sophomore (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Independent study at a sophomore level in a data science topic. Topic will vary by offering.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 305 DSC Department Peer Mentorship Training (0-1 credit hours)

    Hours: 0-1 credit hour / 0 lab+studio hours
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Pedagogical training to prepare students for serving as teaching assistant in departmental course. 
    Repeatable: No
  

  • DSC 306 DSC Department Peer Mentorship (0-2 credit hours)

    Hours: 0-2 credit hour / 0 lab+studio hours
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Experience in performing teaching assistant duties for select undergraduate course. Student will hold two office hours per week (online for online classes), meet with instructor weekly, participate in discussion board threads of online courses (150 minutes per week) and hold exam review sessions.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: Up to 2 hours
  

  • DSC 311 Data Analytics and Visualization (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): DSC 200  and STA 250 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Data analysis process; exploratory data analysis; selection of descriptive analytics techniques; identification of important attributes; development of derived attributes; presentation of data analysis results; the data visualization process; design principles and techniques for visualizing data; visualization techniques for geospatial data; visualization techniques for multivariate data; network visualization; designing effective visualizations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 392 Intermediate Research Experience in DSC (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and consent of department
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Undergraduate research in data science directed by a faculty member. Up to 6 hours of x92 and x99 credit can count toward the data science major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 394 Intermediate Topics: Data Science (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Intermediate level topic in data science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 396 Data Science Practicum (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Data science major, junior standing and consent of department.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students work with big data and analytical tools to apply concepts to solve real-world problems whether through a work environment or with the guidance of a data science faculty member. Up to 3 hours can count toward the data science major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

    ♦
  

  • DSC 399 Intermediate Independent Study: Data Science (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Intermediate level independent study or directed readings in data science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 411 Data Mining (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 364  and STA 250 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Discovering patterns in datasets; data mining concepts and methodologies including classification, clustering, associations, and anomaly detection; selecting appropriate data mining algorithms; experimenting with data mining tools, such as SPSS, R, Weka, or Oracle Data Miner.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 421 Big Data (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): DSC 411 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CSC 350 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Manipulation, storage, and analysis of large-scale data with respect to issues involving volume, velocity, variety and veracity; design of large-scale databases; use of large-scale distributed file systems; design of algorithms to analyze large data sets using parallelized processing tools.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 431 Network Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): STA 250 , MAT 234 , and CSC 364  
    Taught: Fall only
    Network analysis fundamentals; technological and information networks; social networks; network representations; network visualization; network centrality measures; network structure; random networks; models of network formation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 492 Advanced Research Experience in DSC (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s):  Junior standing and consent of department
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Undergraduate research in data science directed by a faculty member. Up to 6 hours of x92 and
    x99 credit can count toward the data science major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 494 Advanced Topics: Data Science (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Advanced topic in data science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • DSC 496 Data Science Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): DSC 311   and DSC 421  .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 292   or DSC 292   (0 hours)
    Taught: Spring only
    Student teams design, implement, and present a data science project for a client. Projects will include cleaning, processing, and analysis of data, along with oral and written presentations with appropriate data visualizations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • DSC 499 Advanced Independent Study: Data Science (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Advanced independent study or directed readings in data science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦

Developmental Mathematics
  

  • MAT 108 College Algebra (3 Credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAHD 099  or placement.
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Extensive review of advanced topics from Algebra II with supplemented instruction and a focus on preparation for pre-calculus mathematics. Only open to students in the School Based Scholars Program. This course does not count toward general education requirements. Credit is not given for both MAT 108 and MAT 109 .
    Repeatable: No
    ♦

Economics
  

  • ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one college-level mathematics course.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Introductory macroeconomics; national income and employment; economic growth, business cycles and inflation; economic role of government; role of money and banking system; international trade.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Individual and Society
    ♦
  

  • ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one college-level mathematics course.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Individual market behavior in capitalistic economy; role of supply and demand in determination of value and resource allocation; monopoly and its regulation; problems of economic growth; population growth, and environment.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Individual and Society
    ♦
  

  • ECO 205 Economics for Teachers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Examines essential concepts of macroeconomics and microeconomics with an emphasis on concepts appropriate for elementary, middle, and high schools. Not applicable to a major or minor in business. Will not substitute for ECO 200  and/or ECO 201 .
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ECO 300 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 , and STA 205  or STA 205R .
    Taught: Fall only
    Theory of economic aggregates; advanced analysis of national income determination and employment; development of policy on inflation, unemployment, and economic growth; the internet and data sources available on the World Wide Web.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 , STA 205  or STA 205R .
    Taught: Spring only
    Theory of optimal price; output and employment decisions of firms under varying market structures; individual and market demand; general equilibrium; case studies of major topics.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 302 Money and Banking (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201  or STA 205  or STA 205R .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    History and evolution of the American banking system; interest rates, financial instruments, and financial markets; financial institutions; central banks, monetary policy and financial stability; modern monetary economics.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 305 Foundations of International Business (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Examines the challenges and opportunities of international business; survey and analysis of political, economic, social, cultural and ethical differences among people that affect international business; survey of trade theory and global and financial institutions that affect trade.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 307 Moneyball: The Economics of Sports (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ECO 201 .
    Taught: Fall and summer
    Challenges students to apply economic theory to the unique aspects of college and professional sports. Highlights of the course include the industrial structure of sports, public financing of sports, and labor markets in sports.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 310 Introduction to Econometrics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200 , ECO 201 , and STA 205  or STA 205R .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to economic measurement; review of statistics, theoretical models, analysis of economic data, forecasting and other technical considerations; gathering, analyzing, and presenting economic information.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 311 Econometrics II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 310 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Second course in econometrics sequence. The course covers how to statistically address problems resulting from relaxation of assumptions underlying OLS regression; simultaneous equation models; time series models and forecasting based in EXCEL.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 330 Urban and Regional Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Application of economic analysis to explain spatial patterns of economic activity within subdivisions of the larger economic system.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 340 International Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Theory of international trade and finance; commercial and financial policies; foreign exchange; international monetary institutions; policies of free and controlled trade; world economic planning.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 342 Economic Development (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Changing economic circumstances over time; measuring economic development; factors associated with economic development; domestic and foreign saving and investment; human capital and productivity; trade policy; exporting; other factors affecting economic development.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 350 Labor Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Analysis of the functioning of labor markets with theoretical, empirical, and policy applications in determination of employment and wages in the U.S. economy.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 360 Health Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 201  and STA 205  or STA 205R .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to health economics focuses on using the tools of microeconomic analysis to understand behavior by consumers, producers and insurers in health care markets. The tools of microeconomic analysis will also be applied to current policy problems, and supported with analyses of publicly available data sources.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • ECO 392 Research Experience in Economics (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to research in the Economics by participating in special project or original research directed by a member of the Economics faculty. Course intended for Economics Majors. Will not substitute for ECO 492 ; may not be used as an ECO elective.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • ECO 394 Topics in Economics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 ; additional prerequisites may be added based on topic.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Specialized topics of faculty and student interest. May be repeated when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • ECO 396 Internship: Economics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 300 , ECO 301 , ECO 310  and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Selected placement of qualified students in supervised paid or unpaid off-campus economics related professions; experience in statistical problem solving and business policies and procedures.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ECO 492 Seminar in Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 300  and ECO 301 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Capstone course for economics majors. Discussion and analysis of contemporary economic problems. Different topics offered each semester. Written research paper and oral presentation required.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • ECO 499 Independent Study: Economics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ECO 200  and ECO 201 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Directed readings, independent research, or student projects on areas of individual academic interest; topics, meeting times, and outcomes arranged with instructor.
    Repeatable: No
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  • ECO 580 Econ/Financial Literacy for Educators (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A conceptual framework for the study of economics, economic decision making, and personal financial management. Intended for educators and trainers with little or no background in economics and/or financial literacy. May not be used as an ECO elective.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • ECO 594 Teaching Econ/Fin Literacy Topics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Strategies for teaching economics and financial literacy.  Intended for K-16 educators, community educators, corporate trainers. Repeatable for credit when topics vary. May not be used as an ECO elective.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Education
  

  • EDU 104 Orientation: Education Profession/Program (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Designed to explore the education profession and programs of the Teacher Education Department; Teacher Education Handbook; KY New Teacher Standards; various teacher areas; and includes a field experience component. Education majors must earn a grade of C or better.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 104H Introduction to the Education Profession (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    The purpose of this course is to explore the education profession and the programs in the College of Education and Human Services. The course is intended for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher. The course will address the KY Teacher Standards, the Teacher Education Handbook, various teaching areas, and include a field experience component. Students must complete this course before they can enroll in any other education courses.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 107 Foundational Math for Elem & Mid Grades (1 credits)

    Hours: (1 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course focuses on the foundational knowledge needed to successfully participate in the mathematics curriculum for becoming an elementary or middle grades teacher at NKU. Topics include computation with whole numbers, rational numbers, decimals and fractions and knowledge of foundational geometric concepts and their relationships.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 110 Beginning American Sign Language/Lab I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn the basics of sign language for use in the community when engaging with someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. In order to learn the effective use of sign language, everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson in this course. Vocabulary and language topics revolve around sharing information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answering skills using sign language. Students enrolled in this course will learn conversational strategies to help maintain a conversation. Interaction activities allow students to rehearse what is learned.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 111 Beginning American Sign Language II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    A continuation of the introduction to conversational skills in American Sign Language, including study of vocabulary and structure of ASL sentences, practice in conversation both receptive and expressive. Deaf community and Deaf culture will be included.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 112 American Sign Language III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 111  with a grade of C or better, or transfer equivalence
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    A third level course in American Sign Language (ASL) that continues to develop grammatical and vocabulary competency, fluency in conversational ranges, and increases knowledge of the Deaf community and its cultural aspects.  Outside activity required.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 170 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course introduces various topics, questions, and approaches that characterize the growing field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) studies. Using interdisciplinary perspectives that analyze sexuality and its intersections with gender, race, and class, it examines history, politics, culture, and education as sites of power, identity, community, and resistance.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 205 Positive Habits for Lifelong Learning (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Exploration and development of learning approaches that lead to success in college. Topics include time management, goal-setting and achievement, reading, note-taking, study skills, test-taking, wellness, and self-efficacy. Students reflect on past and current academic challenges and learn how to form more desirable habits that can make them stronger academically.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 245 Teacher Educ Mentoring and Leadership (1 credit)

    Hours: 1-6 variable classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    This course provides student mentors and mentees with opportunities to explore and apply leadership principles and practices. Students will develop plans for how their mentoring experiences can be applied to enrich their academic pursuits and career development
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • EDU 250 LAMP Latino Mentee Experience I (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    The LAMP program strives to create a community of learners.  One of the benefits of participating in the program is the mentoring experience.  Students are partnered with a mentor who provides guidance and advice in all areas. 
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 251 LAMP Mentee Experience II (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 250  
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    The goal of this course is to establish a personal connection between the mentor and mentee through common passions, interests, and academic and professional aspirations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 252 LAMP Mentor Experience I (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 250 , or EDU 251 , or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Within the context of this course, you will be trained as a first-year experience peer mentor.  You will develop skills in leadership, student development, academic development, and community building. 
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 253 LAMP Mentor Experience II (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 252  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and Spring

    A practical course in supporting peers with their learning processes using a facilitative, collaborative approach.  Students will become familiar with learning theories and learning processes through readings and assignments, and will receive practical experience by helping learners in the LAMP program. 
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 254 LAMP Capstone Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    The Capstone Seminar allows students to grow academically, professionally, personally, and civically in a service-learning experience.  Students meet real needs on campus and in the community while building their capacity to address the needs of local populations and reflect on their action plan and engagement, especially with the LAMP community.  
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 294 Special Topics in Education (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course will cover special topics and current issues in education. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • EDU 300 Human Growth and Development (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Life-span human development; physical, cognitive, social, and personal development especially as these relate to children in school and to the adults who influence them; individual study focusing on student development at specific levels of instruction.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 300H Human Growth and Development Honors (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Life-span human development physical, cognitive, social, and personal development especially as these relate to children in school and to the adults who influence them individual study focusing on student development at specific levels of instruction.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 301 Interpersonal Interaction and Guidance (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Familiarization with challenging behaviors and guidance strategies for young children within early childhood settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 302 Teaching of Reading (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDS 322 , and EDU 388 , EDU 314 , EDU 310 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Nature and underlying theories of reading processes, development, and sequence of reading skills; effective instructional design for teaching and assessing reading in K-5 classroom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 303 Admission Field Experience IECE (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 45 semester hours completed, minimum 2.75 overall GPA and acceptable score on PRAXIS I and successfully completed FBI background check.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 313 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Field experience for students who plan to teach children ages birth- kindergarten with or without disabilities in a variety of settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 304 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum: Middle Grades (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 344  and EDU 391  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Nature of the reading and writing process in the middle grades across the curriculum; theory, instructional methods, and materials.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • EDU 305 Introduction to Education (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 104 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Examination of teaching as a profession and of schooling as it currently functions in the U.S.; inquiry into contemporary educational theory and practice to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 305H Introduction to Education Honors (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 104H .
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    Examination of teaching as a profession and of schooling as it currently functions in the U.S. inquiry into contemporary educational theory and practice to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 306 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 140  and MAT 141 , each with minimum grade of C; satisfactory completion of professional semester I; admission to the teacher education program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 308 , EDU 312 , EDU 315  and EDU 389 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Materials and methods for teaching problem solving, reasoning, communication, and connections of the concepts, skills, and relationships in elementary mathematics including number/computation, geometry/measurement, probability and statistics, and algebraic ideas.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 307 Admission Field Experience Elementary (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 45 semester hours completed; 2.75 overall GPA; acceptable score on PRAXIS I and successfully completed FBI background check.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 313 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introductory field experience for students planning to teach in elementary schools; individual and group activities to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 308 Teaching Elementary School Science (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): One biology course with lab and one physical science course with lab or SCI 110  and SCI 111 (each with a minimum grade of C); satisfactory completion of Professional Semester I; admission to the teacher education program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 306 , EDU 315 , EDU 312 , and EDU 389 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Theory, content, and instructional strategies for teaching elementary school science with an emphasis on inquiry-based methods.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 309 Admission Field Experience Middle Grades (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 45 semester hours completed; 2.75 overall GPA; acceptable score on PRAXIS I and successfully completed FBI background check.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introductory field experience for students planning to teach in middle grade schools; individual and group activities to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 310 Teaching Language Arts in Early Grades (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102  or ENG 104 ; successful completion of the admissions practicum; admission to the teacher education program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 302 , EDU 314  and EDS 322 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Objectives, curricula, and instructional materials related to teaching and assessing language arts, writing, and communication in a K-5 classroom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 311 Admission Field Experience Secondary (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 45 semester hours completed; 2.75 overall GPA; acceptable score on PRAXIS I, successfully completed FBI background check.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introductory field experience for students planning to teach in middle or secondary schools; individual and group activities to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • EDU 312 Teaching Social Studies in Early Grades (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of history/geography; successful completion of Professional Semester I; admission to the teacher education program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 306 , EDU 308 , EDU 315 , and EDU 389 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Objectives, curricula, and instructional strategies for teaching social studies in elementary schools.
    Repeatable: No
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