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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

DHYG (Dental Hygiene)
  

  • DHYG 350L - Oral Local Anesthesiology Lab

    Lab accompanying DHYG 350.

     

    Note
    Title and description change fall 2014.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 351 - Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

    Course in administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation during dental hygiene and dental procedures. Content includes such areas as physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment and considerations, appropriate administration technique and recovery.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 351CL

    Note
    Title and description change fall 2014.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 351L - Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Lab

    Lab accompanying DHYG 351.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisites DHYG 351

    Note
    Title and description change fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 391 - Independent Study

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    1-3 cr


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  • DHYG 396 - Dental Practice Management and Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor, and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    5 cr


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  • DHYG 411 - Ethics and Jurisprudence

    Ethical conduct of the dental professional is discussed along with state dental practice acts and other legal/regulatory issues affecting dental hygiene practice.

    1 cr


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  • DHYG 415 - Nutrition

    Principles of adequate nutrition and diet are covered with special emphasis on dietary evaluation and counseling related to prevention and control of dental disease.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 422 - Dental Materials II

    Continuation of the study of restorative and other materials used in dentistry.  Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Continuation of the study of restorative and other materials used in dentistry. Biological and physical properties are related to operative dental and dental hygiene procedures. Lab and clinical experience are associated with this course.

    Note
    Change description and remove prerequisite fall 2014.

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 422L - Dental Materials II Laboratory

    Lab accompanying DHYG 422.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 322

    Note
    Description change fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 431 - Dental Hygiene Practicum I

    Clinical and seminar course in advanced dental hygiene clinical practice. Seminar topics include advanced clinical procedures, current issues, and practice management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 431L

    Note
    Description and title change and add prerequisite fall 2014.

    6 cr


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  • DHYG 431L - Dental Hygiene Practicum I Clinical Lab

    Lab accompanying DHYG 431.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Corequisite DHYG 431

    Note
    Change title and description fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 433 - Dental Health Education and the Community

    Background and techniques in organization and evaluation of community health programs are studied using biostatistics as an evaluative tool. Emphasis on dental preventive and control measures in the field of community dental health will be designed, implemented, and evaluated by students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 333L

    4 cr


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  • DHYG 435 - Dental Hygiene Practicum II

    Continuation of DHYG 431 with seminars emphasizing advanced clinical skills and current issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 435L

    Note
    Change description and prerequisite fall 2014.

    6 cr


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  • DHYG 435L - Dental Hygiene Practicum II Clinical Lab

    Lab accompanying DHYG 435.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: DHYG 435

    Note
    Change title, description and co-requisite fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 436 - Periodontology I

    A study of preventive periodontics, the diagnosis, etiology, and pathology of periodontal diseases. Laboratory and clinical experience with conservative periodontal therapies, TMJ assessment, pulp vitality testing, adjunctive antimicrobial therapy, and periodontal data analysis are associated with this course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 436L

    Note
    Correct title, description, and co-requisite fall 2014.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 436L - Periodontology I Laboratory

    Lab accompanying DHYG 436.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite DHYG 436

    0 cr


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  • DHYG 437 - Periodontology II

    Continuation of the study of preventive periodontics and the diagnosis, etiology, and pathology of periodontal diseases.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: DHYG 337CL

    Note
    Change description fall 2014.

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 450 - Dental Hygiene Leadership

    This course will augment basic knowledge of leadership principles and roles. Topic areas to be discussed are leadership styles, characteristics, and values as well as strategies for effectiveness and efficiency. This course will focus on myriad opportunities for leadership in the healthcare arena, emphasizing the profession of dentistry.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 451 - Current Trends in Dentistry

    This dynamic course will explore current issues, trends, technology, policy and legislation relating to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. This course builds on knowledge obtained in entry-level dental hygiene curricula.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 452 - Interprofessional Dental Education and Practice

    This course will discuss the role of dentistry in interprofessional education and practice as it relates to an individual’s whole body health. Collaboration of dental professionals with medical professionals is key to the future of healthcare policy and practice.

    3 cr


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  • DHYG 453 - Inclusive Patient Care

    This course will expand on fundamental knowledge of dental hygiene patient care to include enhanced skill with geriatric, pediatric, and special-needs populations. Care of patients from varying cultural backgrounds will also be addressed.

    2 cr


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  • DHYG 454 - Collaborative Dental Hygiene Practice

    This course will outline the Collaborative Agreement for Dental Hygiene Practice in South Dakota according to the current SD Dental Practice Act. Topics included in this course will be defining the rules associated with the permit, the role of a collaborative dentist, required documentation, potential practice settings, as well as necessary equipment and supplies for effective dental hygiene practice.

    3 cr


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DSCI (Decision Science)
  

  • DSCI 426 - Lean Management

    Lean Management covers the design, operation, control, and continuous improvement of lean operations processes using a Theory of Constraints strategic framework. Emphasis is on the design, implementation, and operation of integrated lean processes with the goal of enhancing profit (or revenue for a nonprofit) through the elimination of process waste.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 425

    Note
    Dual listed with BADM 526

    3 cr


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  • DSCI 427 - Supply Chain Management

    Supply Chain Management studies the network integration and relationships of procurement, transportation, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution in creating consumer value in a global market. Subtopics include purchasing, warehousing, quality, and forecasting.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 370


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  • DSCI 428 - Prescriptive Business Analytics

    This course involves the development of mathematical models to accurately represent business decision making scenarios and to prescribe optimal decisions or best courses of action.  Topics covered include optimization, simulation, waiting line analysis, and decision theory.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 220 and BADM 321, or MATH/STAT 281 and MATH/STAT 481, or equivalent.

    3 cr


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  • DSCI 429 - Predictive Business Analytics

    This course explores prediction of future outcomes using probabilities and trends, as well as relationship discoveries in data that are difficult to find with other forms of analysis. Topics covered are regression, data mining, forecasting and simulation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 220 and BADM 321, or MATH/STAT 281 and MATH/STAT 481, or equivalent.

    3 cr


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  • DSCI 430 - Applied Operational Analytics

    This course incorporates descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics into the operational decision-making process and is the capstone course for the Operational Analytics major. The course uses a case-based approach to investigate and solve problems in supply chain management, manufacturing, distribution and customer relationship management.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 428 and BADM 429.

    3 cr


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  • DSCI 441 - Project Management

    Project Management involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques for completing a project on time, within budget, and meeting quality requirements. Project Management covers such topics as project scope, project requirements, estimation of time requirements, and the identification, development and evaluation of resources, budgets, risks, task lists, interdependencies, and critical milestones. In addition, the course covers project implementation issues such as conducting phase reviews, securing needed resources, managing the control process, and reporting project status.

    3 cr


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  • DSCI 442 - Database Management for Business Professionals

    Database Management for Business Professionals is a laboratory-oriented course to help managers understand how to take advantage of data and database systems in the context of a competitive business environment. The course covers topics such as SQL queries including sub-queries, complex table joins, and pattern matching. Students will learn to distinguish between the declarative and procedural paradigms in SQL so that relevant, reliable, and comprehensive information in support of critical business decisions can be quickly obtained from databases.

    3 cr


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ESCI (Earth Science)
  

  • ESCI 101 - Dynamic Earth [SGR #6]

    The study of Earth’s composition, landforms, geological processes, oceans and atmosphere. Laboratory includes study of minerals, rocks, topographic maps, and landforms.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 101L

    Note
    Changed title from Principles of Earth Science I Feb 2014 effective Fall 2014.

    4  cr


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  • ESCI 101L - Dynamic Earth Laboratory [SGR #6]

    This lab accompanies ESCI 101.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 101

    Note
    Lab fee charged
    Changed title from Principles of Earth Science I Lab Feb 2014 effective Fall 2014.

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 103 - Earth and Life Through Time [SGR #6]

    The study of the origin, history, and dynamic nature of Earth through geologic time. Laboratory includes study of geologic maps, earth structures, and fossils.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite:  ESCI 103L

    Note
    Title change Feb 2014 effective May 2014 from Principles of Earth Science II, removed prerequisite and description.

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 103L - Earth and Life Through Time Laboratory [SGR #6]

    This lab accompanies ESCI 103.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 103

    Note
    Lab fee charged
    Title change from Principles of Earth Science II Lab Feb 2014, effective May 2014.

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 104 - Foundations of Earth Sciences for Educators [SGR #6]

    Course covers foundational topics in Earth Sciences, such as plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, volcanoes and earthquakes, surface processes, climate change, dating methods, and the history of the earth. Intended to be taken with other science courses in the 104 series by students majoring in elementary education.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: ESCI 104L

    Note
    Registration Restriction, ESCI 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    2 cr


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  • ESCI 104L - Foundations of Earth Sciences for Educators Lab [SGR #6]

    Laboratory to accompany ESCI 104.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #6 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: ESCI 104.

    Note
    Registration Restriction, ESCI 104 and 104L: ELED major.

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 191 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    1-5 cr


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  • ESCI 192 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ESCI 201 - National Parks and Monuments

    National parks and monuments as examples of geologic processes and change in the physical environment.

    Note
    Primarily for non-majors

    2 cr


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  • ESCI 205 - Environmental Earth Science

    A course for non-majors with limited earth science background. Considers general concepts of the earth sciences and their relationship to use of the natural environment.

    Cross-listed: GEOG 205

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 207 - World of the Dinosaurs

    The origin, evolution, diversity, physiology, and extinction of the dinosaurs.

    Note
    Primarily for non-majors

    2 cr


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  • ESCI 294 - Internship in Earth Sciences (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ESCI 101 and 103 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ESCI 309 - Evolution/Creation Debate

    Geological, biological, and philosophical elements of the Evolution/Creation Debate and its impact on religion and society.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 309 and REL 309

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 396 - Field Experience in Earth Sciences (C)

    Field trips conducted by the department. Students must pay a fee to cover travel costs.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ESCI 405 - Oceanography

    The basic principles of physical, chemical and biological oceanography and introduction to marine geology.

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 411 - Principles of Geomorphology

    Origin and evolution of landforms in regions of different geologic and geographic characteristics. The emphasis is on the processes operating to produce the landforms.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ESCI 101 and 103 or Instructor consent

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 412 - Earth and Water Resources

    Comprehensive survey of earth resources including energy, metallic, nonmetallic, soil, and water resources. Consideration of origin of resources, their uses, their global distribution, and environmental issues surrounding their extraction and use.

     

    Cross-listed: SUST 412; dual listed ESCI/SUST 512

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 415 - Energy and Sustainability

    The course surveys energy options (fossil fuels, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) and their sustainability (capacity, renewability, and environmental impact).

    Cross-listed: PHYS 415, ESCI 415, SUST 415

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 416 - Global Climate Change

    The roles that greenhouse gases, atmosphere-ocean interactions, orbital cycles, plate tectonics, humans, and other factors have played in climate change on Earth from its origin to the present and what will influence climate change in the future.

    Cross-listed: ESCI 416, SUST 416

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 421 - Earth Materials I

    Introduction to minerals, their crystallography, mineral chemistry, mineral-forming processes, and modes of occurrence. Emphasis on rock-forming minerals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites:  ESCI 101 or Instructor consent Course corequisite:  ESCI 421L

    Note
    Offered alternate years

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 421L - Earth Materials I Laboratory

    This lab accompanies ESCI 421.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 421

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 423 - Earth Materials II

    Study of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Description, classification, and interpretation of rock-forming processes based on textural, mineralogical and chemical characteristics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 423L

    Note
    Offered alternate years

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 423L - Earth Materials II Laboratory

    This lab accompanies ESCI 423.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 423

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 425 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

    This course in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is designed and intended to provide students with a basic introduction to the theory, principles, and practical applications of land-based studies. Course will include technology applications to land-based sciences, natural resources management, rural and urban planning and environmental assessment. Laboratory exercises to include use of both raster and vector based GIS systems.

    Cross-listed: ANTH 425, POLS 425

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 442 - Introduction to River Studies

    This interdisciplinary course covers the geography, use of, and modifications to large rivers in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the Missouri River, including geology, ecology, water law, and cultural resources. Multiple field trips are conducted on the Missouri River to enhance student understanding of the river’s ecosystem and natural processes.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with BIOL 442/542 and ESCI 542.

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 443 - Principles of Sedimentology

    Study of sedimentary processes and the formation of sedimentary rocks and strata, their descriptive properties, occurrence, and significance in Earth’s history.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 443L

    Note
    Offered alternate years

    Field trips required.

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 443L - Principles of Sedimentology Laboratory

    Laboratory experience that accompanies ESCI 443.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 443

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 451 - Earth Structures

    Nature and origin of earth structures. Analysis of structural problems. Introduction to rock mechanics and tectonics. Field Trips required. Lab component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ESCI 103

    Note
    Offered alternative years

    Lab fee charged

    Credit hours changed from 3 to 4 hours effective spring 2014.

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 461L - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory (C)

    Laboratory experiences to accompany ESCI 461.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 461

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: BIOL 485L

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 463 - Vertebrate Paleontology

    The origin, diversity, and osteology of vertebrate animals in Earth history as documented in the fossil record, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  BIOL 101 or ESCI 103 Course corequisite:  ESCI 463L

    Cross-listed: BIOL 486

    4 cr


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  • ESCI 463L - Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

    Lab component to accompany ESCI 463.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ESCI 463

    Note
    Lab fee charged

    Cross-listed: BIOL 486L

    0 cr


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  • ESCI 473 - Fundamentals of Hydrogeology

    Designed to give a basic knowledge of hydrology, geology and hydrogeologic factors controlling occurrence, movement and use of groundwater. Case studies from South Dakota are incorporated into the content of the course to facilitate the understanding of hydrologic concepts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ESCI 101 and MATH 102; or Instructor consent.

    3 cr


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  • ESCI 488 - Independent Research in Earth Science

    Qualified students may undertake experimental studies on selected topics under active supervision of senior faculty.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Course may be repeated up to a total of credits allowed.

    1-5 cr


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  • ESCI 491 - Independent Study in Earth Sciences (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ESCI 492 - Topics in Earth Sciences (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-4 cr


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  • ESCI 494 - Internship in Earth Sciences (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ESCI 495 - Practicum: Capstone Project in Earth Science (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    Individual research and departmental presentation by graduating seniors in Earth Science. The topic is to be chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent
    (C) denotes common course

    1 cr


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ECON (Economics)
  

  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (C) [SGR #3]

    Principles of Microeconomics studies basic economic concepts as they relate to consumer, worker, and business decisions. Emphasis is given to satisfaction maximizing behavior by individuals and profit maximization by firms. Market structures are thoroughly analyzed regarding their effect on price, output, and competitiveness.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (C) [SGR #3]

    Principles of Macroeconomics considers the economy as a whole, how its sectors interact, and how monetary and fiscal policy can influence output, inflation, interest rates, unemployment, poverty, debt, and other factors.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics (C)

    Intermediate Microeconomics examines more advanced microeconomic theory, then applies it to consumers’ and businesses’ consumption, pricing, and output decisions in various types of markets.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and MATH 121 or 123 or 125 or 225

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (C)

    Intermediate Macroeconomics examines more advanced macroeconomic theories, then uses them to understand the determinants of national output, prices, interest rates, and employment under various conditions, and to evaluate effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 330 - Money and Banking (C)

    Money and Banking examines the historical development of money, the bank system, and the federal reserve in the United States. The course studies interest rate determination and how monetary policy affects rates and the economy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 403 - History of Economic Thought (C)

    History of Economic Thought surveys the historical development of economic theory from ancient to modern times. The writings of Aristotle, Adam Smith, Marx, and Marshall provide part of the diverse menu of economic thought.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 404 - American Economic History (C)

    American Economic History surveys the economic development of the United States, with special attention given to the effects of political, social, and economic conditions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 405 - Comparative Economic Systems (C)

    Comparative Economic Systems studies the characteristics of modern economic systems and the significant thought and experience that have influenced their emergence and development. It uses the U.S. as a benchmark for comparing developed and developing economies in terms of output per capita, social welfare, income distribution, and other conditions.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ECON 410 - Economic Growth & Development

    Economic Growth and Development surveys the major economic and non-economic problems of developing nations. Consideration is given to national and international policies for economic development.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    3 cr


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  • ECON 421 - Econometrics

    Econometrics is a study of the application of statistical and mathematical methods to the analysis of economic data. Application of econometric analysis to real-world data is emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and BADM 220 or STAT 281 or MATH 281; and MATH 121 or 123 or higher

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior or Senior Standing

    Cross-listed: STAT 421

    3 cr


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  • ECON 432 - Economics of State & Local Government

    Economics of State and Local Governments involves a study of the problems and policies of raising and spending revenue by sub-national governments. The scope is broad enough to include not only the tax sources of states, counties, municipalities, and school districts but borrowing and grants-in-aid as well. In addition, the major expenditures of these governments are analyzed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    3 cr


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  • ECON 433 - Public Finance (C)

    Public Finance focuses on the role of the public sector in the United States economy. It uses economic analysis to examine when government intervention in a market economy might be justified and to evaluate public spending and taxes.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 441 - International Trade (C)

    International Trade studies the basis of international trade, investment, migration, and regional integration, and considers contemporary international economic problems and policies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 445 - International Macroeconomics

    International Macroeconomics covers models of international macroeconomics and exchange rates. Students will analyze the implications of international macroeconomic policy on the well-being of the global economy as well as the economies of individual countries including such variables as GDP, unemployment, the trade balance and inflation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: ECON 201 (Principles of Microeconomics) and ECON 202 (Principles of Macroeconomics) or ECON 580 (Foundations of Economics) or equivalent. May be waived with instructor permission.

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    New course as of Fall 2013.
    Dual listed ECON 545

    3 cr


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  • ECON 450 - Industrial Organization (C)

    Industrial organization studies how different industry structures influence firm performance and business practices, and how government policies affect competitiveness and the economy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 451 - Economics for Managers

    Economics for Managers involves the application of microeconomic theory to business decision-making.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and MATH 121 or 123

    3 cr


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  • ECON 465 - Game Theory

    Game Theory is the study of strategic interaction, characterized by situations in which everyone’s well-being is dependent on each agent’s actions. Normal and extensive form games are analyzed and the Nash and subgame perfect equilibrium concepts are introduced. Applications to oligopolistic competition are emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

    3 cr


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  • ECON 472 - Resource & Environmental Economics (C)

    Resource and Environmental Economics surveys the allocation and conservation of natural resources from a perspective of optimal use and sustainability. Emphasis is placed on environmental economics including the problems of pollution, population, and economic growth. Methods for evaluating projects and programs are considered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 482 - Labor Economics (C)

    Labor Economics studies the functioning of labor markets. Topics include the theory of labor supply, unions, discrimination, and the government role in labor markets.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ECON 488 - International Business and Economic Studies

    International Business and Economic Studies is a study tour, lasting about one month, of at least four European countries. Students will attend daily briefings at businesses, labor unions, government agencies and international institutions to learn about the importance of international business and economics to South Dakota and to their careers.

    1-6 cr


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  • ECON 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ECON 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent, Business or economics majors only

    (C) denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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  • ECON 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

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    1-4 cr


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  • ECON 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    Registration Restriction: Economics majors in good standing who have completed junior level coursework

    (C) denotes common course

    1-6 cr


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  • ECON 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    0-12 cr


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EDER (Educational Evaluation and Research
  

  • EDER 415 - Educational Assessment (C)

    A study of educational measurements covering both the elementary and secondary fields.

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    2 cr


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EDFN (Educational Foundations)
  

  • EDFN 101 - Exploring Teaching and Learning

    Course is designed to engage students in their college experience and orient them to selected theories and components of teaching and learning that lead to student success. Through readings, discussions, reflective writing, class activities, and interactions with K-12 learners, students will study a specific topic and practice these skills.

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    New course as of summer 2013.

    1 cr


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  • EDFN 338 - Foundations of American Education (C)

    A survey of the goals, history, organization, and philosophy of pre-K-12 American education, with emphasis on teaching as a profession, contemporary issues and practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, and attributes of effective teachers.

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    1-2 cr


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  • EDFN 395 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    1 cr


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  • EDFN 438 - Bridging Theory and Practice

    This course is designed to help students create and explore the various links between their theoretical and methodological coursework. The course helps students reflect on what they are doing and why, and, what they could/should be doing and why in their residency contexts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration restriction: Must be taken during student teaching.

    3 cr


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  • EDFN 440 - Classroom Management (C)

    This course is designed to explore the principles and practices of effective classroom management. It also examines methods of establishing a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

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    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • EDFN 475 - Human Relations (C)

    Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures; the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching.

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    3 cr


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EPSY (Educational Psychology)
  

  • EPSY 100 - Information, Skills and Career Pathways to the Helping Professions

    This course introduces the helping professions and the interpersonal skills required within them. An eclectic group of professionals will provide insight into the field, guide career exploration, and aid in the development of basics such as relationship building, active listening, constructing feedback, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

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    New course summer 2014.

    1 cr


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  • EPSY 200 - Child/Adolescent Development and Learning

    A study of the physical, language, cognitive, and social/emotional growth and development of the child from birth to young adult with special emphasis on the principles and theories that apply to the nature of learners and the learning process.

    3 cr


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