May 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Education

  
  • EDUC 426 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School

    (3.00)
    This course introduces mathematics teaching at the middle and high school levels, including: (1) secondary school mathematics content, (2) understanding and developing students’ mathematical thinking; (3) designing, selecting, and sequencing mathematical tasks and assessments; and (4) your beliefs about mathematics learning and teaching and mathematics itself. The course emphasizes teaching for understanding; discovery learning; and representing mathematics with manipulatives, graphing calculators, Geometer’s Sketchpad, and other technologies. Topics include innovative curricula for learning and teaching mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and proof; proportional reasoning; algebraic thinking; trigonometry; spatial reasoning, geometry, and measurement; and probabilistic thinking. A semester-long, one-day per week field experience is required. Students in this course also enroll in Phase I of the 100 day internship.

    Course ID: 53516
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412   with a ‘B’ or better.
  
  • EDUC 427 - Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School

    (3.00)
    Students develop a holistic, interdisciplinary understanding of teaching science. The course focuses on designing, using, andassessing various developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, particularly inquiry and action. Students explore active learning strategies/tools, including reflective inquiries, demonstrations, constructions, field trips, observations, educational technologies and authentic teaching experiences. There is an emphasis on adapting subject matter to learner diversity. Field experiences are required in this course.hasison adapting subject matter to learner diversity. Field experiences are required in this course.

    Course ID: 53517
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412  with a ‘B’ or better. 
  
  • EDUC 428 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School

    (3.00)
    The course explores the concepts, issues, and methods relevant to teaching social studies at the secondary level. Students gain conceptual knowledge and practical experience with planning, materials development, instructional approaches, and assessment that meetthe needs of diverse learners. The course also exploreseducational technologies for use in social studies curricular planning and instruction. Field experiences are required for this course. 

    Course ID: 53518
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412   with a ‘B’ or better
  
  • EDUC 429 - Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Language in K-12 Schools

    (3.00)
    Students review principles of second language acquisition and explore methods and approaches of teaching foreign languages. The course examines current teaching/learning approaches, instructional curricula, and lesson planning. Class activities include lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, observations and reflections, and lesson and unit planning.

    Course ID: 53519
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412  with a ‘B’ or better. 
  
  • EDUC 431 - Methods for Teaching STEM in the Middle Grades

    (3.00)


    This course introduces pedagogical practices associated with the teaching and learning of integrated STEM practices at the middle levels. The course addresses ideas that include (1) middle grades science, mathematics, engineering and technology (STEM) content, (2) understanding and developing middle grades students’ thinking;(3) designing, selecting, and sequencing instructional tasks, and (4) assessments for learners in the middle grades.

    Course ID: 102438
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 410   and EDUC 430 with a “C” or better in both courses.  You must also be concurrently enrolled in : EDUC 410   and EDUC 454  

     

     

  
  • EDUC 432 - Accommodating Special Needs in Early Childhood Education

    (3.00)
    This course offers the history of early childhood education, the basic characteristics of various disabilities, child development, and addressing the needs of young children with disabilities in literacy, math, cognition, social development and play.

    Course ID: 101953
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Same as Offered:  EDUC 660
  
  • EDUC 433 - Mathematics Processes in Early Childhood

    (4.00)
    Teacher candidates will study how young children acquire mathematical content and processes. Candidates will also learn how to support, encourage and foster mathematical thinking in young children in a 3 hour/week field experience in a primary grade as part of their Phase I internship. In order to align with Maryland Common Core State Standards/Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, this course places a special emphasis on how to teach concepts about whole numbers, geometry, spatial relationships and measurement.

    Course ID: 101959
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Same as Offered: EDUC 661
  
  • EDUC 434 - Science Processes in Early Childhood

    (4.00)
    This course involves experiential learning with materials, equipment and processes central to teaching science to young children.  In a 3 hour/week field placement, students will use their classrooms and outdoor environments to practice teaching science to young children.  Inquiry practices and integrated curriculum will be emphasized.  Students will design and implement a unit of study to meet NAEYC Standards.

    Course ID: 101961
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Same as Offered: EDUC 662
  
  • EDUC 435 - Integrated STEM Content and Pedagogy

    (1.00)


    Students will review the integrated approaches to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Integrated STEM pedagogies include project/problem-based (PBL), design-based, and inquiry-based approaches to teaching.

      Note: This course is repeatable up to a maximum of 3 attempts.

    Course ID: 102439
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 412M  with a ‘C’ or better.

  
  • EDUC 439 - Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

    (3.00)
    Teacher candidates learn to observe young children, plan, implement and evaluate activities to foster children’s development and to use naturalistic assessment, including work sampling. Teacher candidates begin constructing their professional portfolio following NAEYC standards, which will be used throughout the early- childhood program.

    Course ID: 53521
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PSYC 100  with a C or better.
  
  • EDUC 440 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education (Level I)

    (2.00)
    This course is taken jointly with EDUC 439 . Teacher candidates work in nursery schools, child care centers, Head Start programs and public schools for two mornings per week. They observe, plan and implement activities supporting the observational and assessment processes focused on in EDUC 439  and assist the classroom teacher with children’s daily routines.

    Course ID: 53522
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PSYC 100  with a C or better.
  
  • EDUC 441 - Children’s Literature and Other Materials for Early Literacy

    (3.00)
    This course exploresthe critical analysis and selection of a variety of genres of children’s literature and other media for children in diverse educational settings. It emphasizes the skills and dispositions needed toshare literature with culturally and linguistically diverse groups of children and explores prevalent myths and stereotypes in society that are often reflected inchildren’s and young adult literature. Issues pertaining to family engagement and community resources to support the goals of the literacy program are explored. 

    Course ID: 53523
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 439  with a ‘B’ or better.
  
  • EDUC 442 - Process Seminar in Early Childhood Education- Creative Media Level I

    (1.00)
    This seminar involves experiential learning, using creative materials and activities appropriate for the early-childhood curriculum.

    Course ID: 53524
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 445 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education, Level II

    (1.00)


    Teacher candidates work in supervised early-childhood classrooms two mornings a week. They are required to do a series of observations on the school and classroom, plan and carry out activities in specific curriculum areas (math, science, social studies) and to assist the teacher with the children’s daily routine.

    Course ID: 53527
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Independent Study
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 440 .

     

  
  • EDUC 446 - Language, Literacy, and Intellectual Development of Young Children

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to assist teacher candidates to understand literacy acquisition and processes by observing and analyzing children’s language, reading, and writing development. Current and historical issues in language and literacy practice and research are explores through university classroom experiences, observation of children, and family visits/interviews.

    Course ID: 53528
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 439  with a ‘B’ or better
  
  • EDUC 447 - Teaching of Reading and Writing in Early Childhood Education

    (3.00)
    This course emphasizes methods for early literacy instruction. There is a focus on the components of a culturally responsive reading and writing curriculum for early childhood students in diverse classroom contexts. Teacher candidates implement literacy assessment and instruction with children and engage with children’s families and communities.

    Course ID: 53529
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 446  with a ‘B’ or better.
  
  • EDUC 448 - Phase I Internship

    (1.00)
    Students work in supervised public school classrooms in grades 1, 2 or 3 in a professional development school two mornings a week. Each student is required to observe children in activities related to reading and to develop and carry out reading activities. This is Phase I of the internship.

    Course ID: 53530
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 450 - Internship in Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education

    (10.00)
    Teacher candidates have two placements in early-childhood classrooms in professional development schools. One placement is in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, the other in a primary grade. Through a process of increased responsibility, teacher candidates plan, implement and assess lessons and activities for the total classroom, becoming totally responsible for planning and implementation for at least two weeks in each classroom. Teacher candidates should expect to participate in the school for a period longer than one semester, for a total of 100 days, including the days completed in EDUC 448 .

    Course ID: 53531
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Field Studies
    Attributes: Course Fee = $750.00
  
  • EDUC 451 - Internship Seminar in Early Childhood Education

    (3.00)
    In this seminar, teacher candidates enrolled in their intensive internships critically examine their clinical practice, school experiences, and current issues in early childhood curriculum as they relate to the social, intellectual, physical, and personal development of young children.

    Course ID: 53532
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Field Studies
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 488 with a ‘B’ or better.
  
  • EDUC 452 - Student Teaching in the Elementary Schools

    (10.00)
    Directed and evaluated teaching experience in selected classrooms. There is an increased emphasis on independent teaching, maintaining learning communities that serve the needs of diverse learners, an emphasis on discipline-specific planning, implementing and assessing instruction, and focus on academic and social outcomes.

    Course ID: 53533
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Field Studies
    Attributes: Course Fee = $750.00
  
  • EDUC 453 - Elementary Internship Seminar

    (2.00)
    The seminar provides a forum for discussing and processing field experiences and current issues/problems in teaching and learning. Topics that are addressed include classroom management, assessment strategies, the culture of schools and becoming a professional. The seminar provides a supportive arena to integrate theory, research and practice while preparing teacher candidates for the responsibilities of classroom instruction.

    Course ID: 53534
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 454 - Phase I Internship Seminar for Middle School STEM Teachers

    (2.00)
    This seminar course provides a forum for discussing and processing Phase I Internship experiences and current topics/issues/trends in STEM middle school teaching and learning. The seminar has been designed to help teacher candidates analyze the many facets of teaching and to become a reflective practitioner. Students must be accepted into Phase I of Internship and have department permission to enroll in the course.

    Course ID: 102410
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EDUC 410   and EDUC 412M   with a “C” or better in both courses.
  
  • EDUC 456 - Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools

    (10.00)
    This intensive internship provides students with the opportunity to take progressive responsibility for teaching in their specialty area and developing professional teaching competencies in a Professional Development School with support from a mentor teacher and a university supervisor

    Course ID: 53536
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $750.00
  
  • EDUC 457 - Secondary Internship Seminar

    (2.00)
    The seminar provides a forum for discussing and processing field experiences and current issues/problems in teaching and learning. The seminar has been designed to help teacher candidates analyze the many facets of teaching and to become a reflective practitioner. Topics that are addressed include classroom management, assessment strategies, the culture of schools, developing evidence-based portfolio, and becoming a professional.

    Course ID: 53537
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Field Studies, Seminar
  
  • EDUC 458 - Internship in P-12 Education

    (10.00)
    This intensive internship provides students with the opportunity to take progressive responsibility for teaching in their specialty area and developing professional teaching competencies in a Professional Development School with support from a mentor teacher and a university supervisor.

    Course ID: 53538
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 466 - School, Family, and Community Partnerships for Middle Grades STEM Success

    (3.00)
    Students examine theories, research, and best practices related to school, family, and community partnerships, with a particular emphasis on strategies to support young adolescents’ success in STEM subject areas.

    Course ID: 102411
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete AMST 200   and EDUC 412M   with a C or better.
  
  • EDUC 470 - Elementary School Curriculum

    (1.00 - 3.00)
    This course provides an in-depth study of curriculum problems, including extensive reading, critical analysis of research and implications for teaching strategies in the various curriculum areas.

    Course ID: 53543
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 471 - Principles of Training and Development

    (3.00)
    This course will examine key principles relevant to training and development, including the role of training in an organization, adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, organizational support, resources and constraints, evaluation of training and managing the training function. Issues that influence training implementation, such as ethics and interpretation, also will be addressed.

    Course ID: 53544
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete one from MGMT 210  or EDUC 300 or EDUC 301 or PSYC 355  or SOCY 310 .
  
  • EDUC 480 - Secondary School Curriculum

    (1.00-3.00)
    This course provides an in-depth study of curriculum problems, including extensive reading and the critical analysis of research and implications for teaching strategies in the various curriculum areas.

    Course ID: 53549
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EDUC 485 - The Teaching of Writing

    (3.00)
    An introduction to theories and techniques of writing instruction. Current theory and research is applied in the development of a repertoire of approaches to writing instruction and curriculum development. Students examine research that analyzes writing from linguistic, psychological and developmental perspectives. Direct experience in personal writing reinforces theoretical study of the processes of composition and enables prospective teachers to improve their own writing skills. Each student designs a model writing program or course, including a rationale for choices made, that demonstrates how specific features of the course or program will be taught.

    Course ID: 50064
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Same as Offered: ENGL 485 
  
  • EDUC 489 - Advanced Special Topics in Education

    (1.00 - 3.00)
    This course provides an examination of a selected topic in education. The specific topic to be considered is announced each semester that the course is offered. These topics, not offered elsewhere in the curriculum, focus on unique areas of interest, such as training in the institutional setting, the early adolescent learner, law- related education and foundations of multilingual/multicultural education. Variable credit course repeatable a maximum of 6 credits.

    Course ID: 53554
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Topics: Top:Tchng Alg I,II,Geom, Sem Lit For Young People, Adv Special Topics:Educ, Gender Equity In Educ, Tchng Diverse Learners, Spec Educ Early Child, Top: Total Prog Design, Racially Mixed People/US, Appl Mathematic Strategy, Child Lit & Materials, Adv Top: Instr Systems, Adv Top: Tst/Evl In Trng, Adv Top: Adv ELS/Fl Meth, Design Sustain Environ, Adv Top:Testng/Eval-ELS, Adv Top: Qlty Cntrl, Adv Top:Prb Slv/Crt Thnk, Tchng Reading/Wrtg, Advanced Topics In Educ, Integration Or Context, Environmental Lit N-8, Secondary Reading II, Grounds For Teaching, Integrated Arts In Educ, Adv ELS & For Lang Mthds, Top: Wrtng Bilingual/ELS, Top: Instrctnl Systems, Leadership Develop II, Top:Strat Foreign Lang, Top:Tchng Writing ELS, Computer-Assisted Learn, Advanced Second Reading, Top: Instructnl Systems, Adv Top:Teach Innov Tech, Effective Questions, Devel Thinking Skills, Adolescent Psychology, Internet For Educators, The Immigrant Experience, Adv Special Topics Educ, Clinical Experience IV, Arts For Educators, Adv Top: Trng Crs Dsgn, Top:Mgmt Clsrm Instr Sys, Top: Innovative Technol, Top:Instructional Design, Top:Tutoring, Habitats For Children, Politcs/Society In Curri, Comp Assisted Lang Learn, Hollywood’s View of Teachers, Instructional Strategies for Teaching Art, Economics
  
  • EDUC 490 - Individual Projects in Education

    (0.00 - 3.00)
    The course is open to students with special projects who apply to the instructor who supervises the experience. A written request to register in the course must be submitted to the program coordinator for approval. The request must include a brief description of the project, number of credits sought and the instructor’s signature. Variable credit course repeatable a maximum of 6 credits.
      Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator.

    Course ID: 53556
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Independent Study
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Senior standing.

ELC - English Language Center

  
  • ELC 041 - Writing and Grammar for Academic Purposes, Level 4

    (3.00)
    This course is designed low-advanced English language students to develop academic writing skills. Students in this class will learn to write successful academic papers through outlining ideas, writing first drafts, peer editing and revising. Students write a variety of progressively longer essays with clear topic sentences, appropriate support materials and logical conclusions. Students also will learn about the different styles of academic writing. This course together with ELCA 402 partially fulfills UMBC’s conditional admission requirements.

    Course ID: 57357
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 042 - Reading and Vocabulary Development for Academic Purposes, Level 4

    (3.00)
    This course is designed for low-advanced English language students to improve reading comprehension and general language skills. Students will develop advanced comprehension skills, understand figurative language and recognize a writer’s intent. Texts include fiction and non-fiction materials gathered from a wide range of genres and disciplines, emphasizing reading for both information and pleasure. Students are encouraged to participate in discussions and prepare presentations for class. Students participate in class and online discussions, and prepare reading logs and presentations. This course together with ELCA 401  partially fulfills UMBC’s conditional admission requirements.

    Course ID: 57358
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 043 - Speaking and Listening for Academic Purposes, Level 4

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to increase the spoken fluency and listening comprehension of high-intermediate English students, and to introduce them to English appropriate to an academic environment. Students will develop their skills in taking lecture notes, comprehending academic lectures, creating presentations and participating in class discussions. This course partially fulfills UMBC’s conditional admission requirements.

    Course ID: 57359
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 051 - Advanced Writing and Grammar for Academic Purposes, Level 5

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to prepare advanced students to write in English with university-level competence and accuracy. Students further develop their skills with the writing process, academic vocabulary, advanced grammatical structures, presentation and analysis of research topics, and narrative and persuasive writing. Students learn to write for specific audiences and purposes and to produce a research paper. This course, along with our other Level 5 courses, satisfies conditional admission to UMBC. Successful completion of the objectives for this course will qualify students for ENGL 110  .

    Course ID: 57360
    Consent: Departmental Consent to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ELC 041  and ELC 042  both with a grade of C or better.
  
  • ELC 052 - Advanced Reading and Vocabulary for Academic Purposes, Level 5

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to help low advanced English learners develop advanced critical reading skills using a variety of source materials. Readings may include articles, non-fiction writing and data presentations. Students will be able to identify major points and types of support, separate fact from opinion and analyze vocabulary used in the text. Students are encouraged to participate in critical thinking exercises and class discussions. This course, along with our other Level 5 courses, satisfies conditional admission to UMBC. Successful completion of the objectives for this course will qualify students for ENGL 110  

    Course ID: 57361
    Consent: Departmental Consent Required to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ELC 041  and ELC 042  both with a grade of C or better.
  
  • ELC 053 - Advanced Speaking and Listening for Academic Purposes, Level 5

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to help low advanced English learners master the spoken fluency and listening comprehension skills appropriate for an academic environment. Students will improve their skills in taking well organized lecture notes, comprehending a variety of listening texts, give presentations for different purposes, and discuss familiar and unfamiliar topics in formal and informal situations. The course includes practice in real UMBC academic settings. This course partially fulfills UMBC’s conditional admission requirements.

    Course ID: 100006
    Consent: Department Consent Required to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ELC 043  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • ELC 054 - Cross-Cultural Communication and University Life

    (3.00)
    This course is designed to develop students’ English speaking and listening skills through the study of culture, especially as portrayed in media. Students discuss, debate, and analyze how cultural values and beliefs are demonstrated in society. Students further develop their intercultural communications skills through case studies, online discussions, and journaling. Students utilize technology to create a final class project on cross-cultural communication.

    Course ID: 57363
    Consent: Departmental Consent to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 061 - Writing for Research and Professional Purposes, Level 6

    (3.00)
    This course is designed for students at the high-advanced level. Students develop and refine their own writing projects, while analyzing published materials in their disciplines and improving their understanding of their discipline’s professional expectations and audiences. Texts may be scholarly papers, research proposals, a thesis, or a dissertation. Topics include discipline-specific norms, organization of argument, rhetorical styles, advanced grammatical structures, and strategies and resources for academic and professional writing. Students work individually with the instructor, in groups, and as peer reviewers for each other’s work.

    Course ID: 100007
    Consent: Department Consent Required to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 063 - Speaking and Listening for Research and Professional Purposes, Level 6

    (3.00)
    This course is designed for students at the high-advanced level. Students develop and refine their fluency of expression for the classroom, professional conferences, and other academic contexts. Topics include refining pronunciation and intonation, expressing complex and abstract ideas, analyzing lengthy speech, preparing individual and group presentations, interacting with faculty and peers, using academic language, discussing current issues, and developing strategies for challenges in advanced-level communication. Undergraduate students will interact with graduate students are also enrolled in the class to present topics to their peers relevant to their intended disciplines.

    Course ID: 100008
    Consent: Departmental Consent to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 071 - Writing for Research and Professional Purposes, Level 7

    (3.00)
    This course is designed for students at the high-advanced level.  Student develop and refine their own writing projects, while analyzing published materials in their disciplines and improving their understanding of their discipline’s professional expectations and audiences.  Texts may be scholarly papers, research proposals, a thesis, or a dissertation.  Topics include discipline-specific norms, organization and argument, rhetorical styles, advanced grammatical structures, and strategies and resources for academic and professional writing.  Students work individually with the instructor, in groups, and as peer reviewers for each other’s work.

    Course ID: 1
    Consent: Departmental Consent to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ELC 073 - Speaking and Listening for Research and Professional Purposes, Level 7

    (3.00)
    This course is designed for students at the high-advanced level. Students develop and refine their fluency of expression for the classroom, professional conferences, and other academic contexts. Topics include refining pronunciation and intonation, expressing complex and abstract ideas, analyzing lengthy speech, preparing individual and group presentations, interacting with faculty and peers, using academic language, discussing current issues, and developing strategies for challenges in advanced-level communication. Undergraduate students will interact with graduate students also enrolled in the class to present topics to their peers relevant to their intended discipline.

    Course ID: 100009
    Consent: Departmental Consent to ADD and DROP
    Components: Lecture

ELCA -English Language Center Academic

  
  • ELCA 401 - Writing and Grammar for Academic Purposes Level 4 (Full Semester)

    (3.00)
    The reading and composition courses offered at level 4 focus on the connection between academic reading and writing for upper-intermediate level ESL students. ELC 041  /ELCA 401  andELC 042  /ELCA 402 are taught together. These courses partially satisfy conditional admission to UMBC and are a prerequisite for ENGL 110  . To completely satisfy conditional admission and to take ENGL 110  , students must also complete the next set of courses,ELC 051  /ELCA 501 and ELC 052  /ELCA 502. In the writing component, students are introduced to the process approach for composition. Through brainstorming, free writing, preparing drafts, peer review and instructor feedback, students develop their English writing skills in order to write summaries and informative and persuasive essays. Written assignments provide opportunities to respond to readings while practicing writing skills. This course is repeatable a maximum of 9 credits or 3 attempts.

    Course ID: 669511
    Consent: Departmental Consent Required
    Components: Lecture

Electrical Engineering

  
  • ENEE 244 - Digital Logic Design

    (3.00)
    Topics include gates, flip-flops, registers and counters, Karnough map simplification of gate networks, switching algebra, synchronous sequential systems, PLAS and elements of binary arithmetic units.

    Course ID: 053907
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture, Discussion
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ENES 240 with a C or better.
  
  • ENEE 302 - Principles of Electrical Enginnering

    (4.00)
    Not applicable in the electrical engineering and computer engineering major programs. Acceptable as prerequisite for some advanced ENEE courses. The course introduces fundamental principles and analysis of electrical engineering. Linear analog electrical circuits, Kirchoff’s laws, DC, transient and sinusoidal responses, transformers, frequency-selective circuits. It includes laboratory exercises on the subjects covered by the lectures.

    Course ID: 053912
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PHYS 122  or PHYS 122H  or MATH 225  with a C or better. MATH 225  can also be taken concurrently.

Emergency Health Services

  
  • EHS 102 - Emergency Medical Responder

    (3.00)
    The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is an entry-level emergency medical course that prepares the responder to assess and stabilize a medical or trauma patient prior to the arrival of an ambulance. Topics include introduction to EMS, roles and responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and special considerations. The course is appropriate for non-EHS majors working with at-risk populations, groups, in an institutional setting, or seeking an introduction to emergency medical care.

    Course ID: 102392
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EHS 115 - Medical Terminology

    (3.00)
    An introduction to medical terminology and the structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots and combining forms. Course includes the study of pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms, as well as anatomical, pathological and surgical terminology as related to body’s systems. Note: This course may be subject to a Course Materials Charge. The charge may vary by semester, depending on the course materials required. The Course Materials Initiative (CMI) was established to provide students with more affordable course materials, enhance the students’ experience on a common digital platform via Blackboard, and position UMBC to be ahead of the curve with digital content. More information is available at UMBC Bookstore’s website.

    Course ID: 102063
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ENGL 100  or ENGL 100Y  with a C or better. Students can also take this course if they have LRC placement for ENGL 100  or ENGL 100Y  .
  
  • EHS 200 - Concepts of Emergency Health Services

    (3.00)
    This is a survey course that provides an overview of the operation of emergency health service systems. The history of EMS, the interface of public and private organizations, and review of the various personnel who constitute these systems are examined in relation to their impact on the health care delivery system.

    Course ID: 53698
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Course Equivalents: EHS 200Y  
    Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
  
  • EHS 200Y - Concepts of Emergency Health Services

    (4.00)
    This is a survey course that provides an overview of the operation of emergency health service systems. The history of EMS, the interface of public and private organizations, and review of the various personnel who constitute these systems are examined in relation to their impact on the health care delivery system.

    Course ID: 100516
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Discussion, Lecture
    Course Equivalents: EHS 200  
    Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
  
  • EHS 202 - Clinical Concepts and Practice I

    (3.00)
    The first semester of a two-semester course covering patient care management, medical emergencies, basic cardiac life support, respiratory emergencies and pharmacological treatments. Includes the lecture and laboratory elements required for State of Maryland Emergency Medical Technician and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification course sequence.

    Course ID: 53702
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 200  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 203 - Clinical Concepts and Practice II

    (3.00)
    The second semester of a two-semester course covering trauma emergencies, triage, multi-casualty control, patient transportation, crisis management and inter-agency cooperation are stressed. Includes the lecture and laboratory elements required for State of Maryland Emergency Medical Technician and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification course sequence.

    Course ID: 101769
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 202  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 204 - BLS Field Experience

    (3.00)
    This EMT field internship is designed to integrate field and ambulance experience with knowledge, skills and techniques required for the emergency medical technician. Supervised experience is provided at local fire and EMS agencies with emphasis placed on patient assessment and exposure to medical and trauma emergencies. This elective course provides the student with an opportunity to evaluate and manage live patients in an emergency setting under direct supervision of a licensed professional. Recommended Preparation EHS 303  or EHS 203  or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

    Course ID: 100642
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Clinical
  
  • EHS 310 - Seminar in Emergency Health Service Management

    (1.00)
    The object of this course is to inform the student of current programs, problems and policy issues related to EHS systems. Federal, state and local problems; inter-agency collaboration; and other timely issues are explored in informal seminars.This course is repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits. Recommended Preparation EHS 200   or permission of the instructor.

    Course ID: 53705
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EHS 311 - Stress and Burnout: Personal and Professional Issues

    (3.00)
    This course provides detailed information on the types of stress that affect one’s personal and professional life. The causes and effects of stress and the recognition of stress symptoms in personal and professional settings is emphasized, as is a broad spectrum of stress-management strategies and stress control techniques. The course focuses on general stress, cumulative stress, critical incident stress (CIS) and post-traumatic stress disorder. Case examples from military, emergency services and other work settings enhance the course material.

    Course ID: 53706
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 200  or a 100-Level SOCY or ANTH or PSYC course with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 320 - Disaster Management

    (3.00)
    This course provides the student with the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to manage multi-casualty incidents under field conditions. Disaster and multi-casualty planning, system response to disaster, triage principles, EHS relationships with the media, medical evacuation procedures and scene control are taught in this upper-level course.

    Course ID: 53707
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed  EHS 200   with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 330 - Management of Search and Rescue Operations

    (3.00)
    This course provides classroom and field experiences designed to conduct effective search and rescue operations. Concepts explored include management of the emergent multi-organizational network, types of searches, resource management, incident command, shifting probabilities of area, probability density, mission reports, victim behavior, hazard mitigation, field communications, and search and rescue satellite-aided tracking.

    Course ID: 53709
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 200  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 340 - Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

    (3.00)
    The goal of the medical system is to provide equal and optimal care for patients of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This course will give the student some idea of the range of cultural behaviors and the need to understand differing patients’ actions from the perspective of the healthcare provider. Students will also explore some alternatives when it comes to providing culturally competent empathy. The purpose of this class is to increase the student’s familiarity and comfort with concepts of cultural analysis, and to show how these notions can increase awareness and understanding of others’, as well as their own life experiences in the healthcare setting. 

    Course ID: 102684
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Culture (GEP)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed any 100- or 200-level GEP SS with a grade of ‘C’ or better
  
  • EHS 345 - Death and Dying

    (3.00)
    This course is a broad multidisciplinary approach that examines the theoretical, philosophical and social origins of past and present death attitudes and behavior. Topics include death throughout the life cycle, suicide, euthanasia, grief and bereavement, funeral customs, and the impact of religion and culture on death perspectives.

    Course ID: 50071
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Social Sciences (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
    Same as Offered: SOCY 359  
  
  • EHS 350 - Supervision and Operations in Emergency Health Service Systems

    (3.00)
    This course provides an introduction and study of principles and methods used in the supervision of personnel within EHS systems. Examines the supervisory process in relation to volunteers and career (paid) personnel, personnel with various levels of skill certification, medical control and the influence of the type of emergency health organization involved.

    Course ID: 53710
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 200  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 351 - Financial Management, Budgeting and Resource Allocation for Emergency Health Administrators.

    (3.00)
    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the budgeting and financial management skills and understanding necessary to manage emergency health systems. Emphasis is on understanding the elements of financial reporting and integrating budget decisions and resource allocations into general management practices in the emergency health care field.

    Course ID: 53711
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 301  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 360 - Instructional Concepts in Emergency Health Services

    (3.00)
    This course prepares the student to make educational and/or informational presentations to a wide range of adult audiences including emergency services personnel, administrators, and the public. The focus of the course is on perspectives and methods of adult audience reception with communication, media and interpersonal communication.

    Course ID: 53713
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite:  You must have completed EHS 102  OR EHS 202  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 400 - Emergency Health Services Theory and Practice

    (3.00)
    This course provides further development of theory and techniques central to EHS management - program development; organizational theory; management skills; program implementation; evaluation; and manpower, equipment and resource allocation.

    Course ID: 53714
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 301  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 430 - Research Topics in Emergency Health Services

    (3.00)
    Research is an essential tool to improve emergency health services effectiveness. This course focuses on basic research design and methods used in emergency health services, and it takes into account many of the barriers to research that are particular to the field. Research design theory is complemented by in-class experience in solving emergency health services research design problems.

    Course ID: 53716
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed EHS 200  and STAT 121  or STAT 350  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 450 - Emergency Health Services Practicum and Seminar

    (3.00-15.00)
    This intense course is a blend of fieldwork in emergency health services and integrating seminars. Supervised on-site experience in EHS management situations, actual work-related projects, are integrated with knowledge, skills and current issues through seminar sessions. Consideration will be given to students with significant EHS work experience or current employment to complete this required course with less than 15 hours. Placements and focus will be tailored to the needs of the registrants. Open to majors only. Variable credit course is repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.

    Course ID: 53718
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Practicum
  
  • EHS 461 - Introduction to Paramedic Practice

    (3.00)
    This is an introductory course to the paramedic track. Topics include roles and responcibilities of the paramedic, EMS systems and communications, documetation, ethics, ambulance operations, MCI command, rescue awareness, hazardous materials incidents, terrorism, and crime scene awareness. Recommended Preparation : You must be an EMT with at least 100 patient contacts as an EMT.

    Course ID: 102146
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete BIOL 252  and BIOL 252L  with a ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • EHS 462 - Fundamentals of Patient Management

    (3.00)
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of prehospital patient management. Topics include the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications, administration techniques, and therapeutic communications. Additional topics include medication mathematics, intravenous fluid and oxygen administration, basic and advanced airway management, surgical and non-surgical airways, and pharmacologic adjuncts used in airway management and ventilation.  Recommended Preparation : You must be an EMT with at least 100 patient contacts as an EMT.

    Course ID: 102213
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete  BIOL 252  and BIOL 252L   with a ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • EHS 463 - Basics of Cardiology

    (3.00)
    This is an intense course designed to discuss the principles of basic electrocardiography and cardiovascular disease. Topics include: 3-lead EKG rhythm strip interpretation, management of cardiovascular related illness, ischemic heart disease and failure, cardiogenic shock, pericardial disorders, and hypo- and hypertensive emergencies. Patient specific assessment and associated pharmacologic interventions will also be discussed. Recommended Preparation : You must be an EMT with at least 100 patient contacts as an EMT.

    Course ID: 102214
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete  BIOL 252   and BIOL 252L   with a ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • EHS 464 - Advanced Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies

    (3.00)
    This is an intense course designed to discuss the principles of advanced electrocardiography and respiratory system disease. Topics include: 12-lead EKG strip interpretation, introduction to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and the recognition and treatment of illnesses related to the airway and respiratory system. Patient specific assessment and associated pharmacologic interventions will also be discussed. 

    Course ID: 102216
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 461 , EHS 462 , EHS 463 , and EHS 481  with a grade of  ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 465 - Medical Emergencies I

    (3.00)
    The medical emergencies I course focuses on assessing and managing patients with specific medical conditions. Topics include: neurologic emergencies, HEENT diseases, abdominal, genitourinary, and renal emergencies, toxicology, anaphylaxis, hematologic and immunologic emergencies, infectious disease, and home health care. Patient specific assessment and associated pharmacologic interventions will also be discussed. 

    Course ID: 102217
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 461  , EHS 462  , EHS 463  , and EHS 481   with a ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 466 - Medical Emergencies II

    (3.00)
    The medical emergencies II course focuses on assessing and managing patients with specific medical conditions. Topics include: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, pediatrics, gerontology, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies and patients with special challenges. Patient specific assessment and associated pharmacologic interventions will also be discussed.

    Course ID: 102218
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 461  , EHS 462  , EHS 463  , and EHS 481  with a C or better.
  
  • EHS 467 - Introduction to Trauma Emergencies

    (3.00)
    This course covers the pathophysiology, assessment and management of adult and pediatric patients with injuries involving various body systems, mechanisms of injury, and environmental emergencies. Successful completion of all written and practical skills may result in national certification.

    Course ID: 102219
    Consent: Department Consent required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 464 EHS 465  , EHS 466  , and EHS 482  with a ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 468 - EMS Capstone Experience

    (3.00)
    This course serves as a capstone experience course at the end of the four semester paramedic program and prepares the student for sitting for national board examinations. Topics include: responding to the field cardiac arrest, ACLS and PALS certification, oral board examinations, cumulative practical skill evaluations, overview of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), and preparation for the National Registry written and practical paramedic examination.

    Course ID: 102220
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 467   and  EHS 483  with a ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 470 - Emergency Response to Crisis

    (3.00)
    This course teaches techniques of immediate intervention in various field crises,communication skills and history-taking techniques. Sample crises include alcohol and substance abuse, family emergencies, sexual assault, suicide, child abuse and other pediatric emergencies, multi-casualty situations, violence and crisis worker stress. Course activities include lectures, discussion groups, simulations and multimedia presentations.

    Course ID: 53721
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EHS 481 - ALS Field and Clinical Experience I

    (3.00)
    This field and hospital internship is an introduction to the clinical experience. Students will concentrate on patient assessment and intravenous access techniques while in the clinical setting. Students will also work on ALS skills and techniques in a laboratory setting. Appropriate treatment modalities will be stressed. Recommended Preparation : You must be an EMT with at least 100 patient contacts as an EMT.

    Course ID: 53732
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed BIOL 252   and BIOL 252L   with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 482 - ALS Field and Clinical Experience II

    (4.00)
    This field and hospital internship is designed to integrate clinical experience with knowledge, skills and techniques presented in EHS paramedic track course work. Supervised experience is provided in hospital and field settings. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, trauma, respiratory pharmacology, cardiology, pediatrics, geriatrics and medical emergencies. Appropriate treatment modalities will be stressed.

    Course ID: 53733
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete  EHS 461  , EHS 462  , EHS 463  , and EHS 481  with a ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 483 - ALS Field and Clinical Experience III

    (3.00)
    This is the first course of a two-semester ‘capstone’ field and hospital internship designed to integrate clinical experience with knowledge, skills and techniques presented in EHS paramedic track course work. Supervised experience is provided in hospital and field settings. Emphasis is placed on patients in crisis and refining the skills to assess and appropriately treat patients experiencing a variety of medical and trauma-related illnesses.

    Course ID: 53734
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 464  , EHS 465  , EHS 466   and   EHS 482  with a ‘C’ or better.
  
  • EHS 484 - ALS Field and Clinical Experience IV

    (6.00)


    This is the second course of a two-semester ‘capstone’ field and hospital internship designed to integrate clinical experience with knowledge, skills and techniques presented in EHS paramedic track course work. Supervised experiences provided in hospital and field settings. Emphasis is placed on refining the skills to assess and appropriately treat patients experiencing a variety of medical and trauma-related illnesses. Additional internship time is spent with the local EMS agencies learning about the role of supervisors in the field environment.

    Course ID: 53735
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete EHS 467   and EHS 483    with a ‘C’ or better.

     

  
  • EHS 490 - Independent Study

    (1.00-3.00)
    Students in this course will complete an individual project in a specific emergency health services area under the supervision of emergency health services faculty. Variable credit course is repeatable. Recommended Preparation Junior standing and consent of the instructor.

    Course ID: 53736
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • EHS 498 - Financial Management and Decision Support for Health Service Organizations

    (3.00)
    An introduction to the budgetary process, ongoing financial management skills at the department level, and decision support activities in independent, as well as, multi-organizational systems. Emphasis on understanding the reporting mechanisms and the accountability that is expected of the departmental manager with regard to resource allocation, including staffing alternatives, technology procurement, supply utilization, and department goal attainment.

    Course ID: 50072
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Topics: Fin Mgmt/Dec Sup Hso
    Same as Offered: HAPP498  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete HAPP 100   or EHS 200   or AGNG 200   and ECON 121   with a C or better.

Engineering Science

  
  • ENES 100 - Spatial Reasoning

    (1.00)
    Students will develop the visual and spatial thinking and reasoning skills necessary to be successful in engineering and science. Hands-on techniques and computer software will be used to develop visualization in both 2-D and 3-D.

    Course ID: 102110
    Consent: Instructor Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed the MATH placement with a  4 or 5.
  
  • ENES 101 - Introduction to Engineering

    (3.00)
    Introduction to engineering that covers dimensional analysis, data analysis, professional practice, and an introduction to engineering subjects such as statics, heat transfer, and linear circuits. Students must work in teams on a design project, which includes design, construction, evaluation, testing, modeling and presentation. Course includes an introduction to computer programming in MATLAB and basic skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD).

    Course ID: 054008
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture, Discussion
    Course Equivalents: ENES 101H  , ENES 101Y  
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be concurrently enrolled in MATH 151  or have completed this course in a previous semester with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • ENES 101H - Introduction to Engineering

    (3.00)
    Introduction to engineering that covers dimensional analysis, data analysis, professional practice, and an introduction to engineering subjects such as statics, heat transfer, and linear circuits. Students must work in teams on a design project, which includes design, construction, evaluation, testing, modeling and presentation. Course includes an introduction to computer programming in MATLAB and basic skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD).

    Course ID: 054009
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture, Discussion
    Course Equivalents: ENES 101  ,ENES 101Y  
    Attributes: Course Fee = $50.00
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be concurrently enrolled in MATH 151  or have completed this course in a previous semester with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • ENES 101Y - Introduction to Engineering

    (3.00)
    Introduction to engineering that covers dimensional analysis, data analysis, professional practice, and an introduction to engineering subjects such as statics, heat transfer, and linear circuits. Students must work in teams on a design project, which includes design, construction, evaluation, testing, modeling and presentation. Course includes an introduction to computer programming in MATLAB and basic skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD).

    Course ID: 054010
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture, Discussion
    Course Equivalents: ENES 101  , ENES 101H  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be concurrently enrolled in MATH 151  or have completed this course in a previous semester with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • ENES 103 - Introduction to MATLAB for Engineering Applications

    (1.00)
    Students will be introduced to the MATLAB computational software tool for engineering applications. Fundamental programming concepts will be covered including data types, arithmetic and Boolean operators, conditional statements, loops, scripts and functions. Additional topics will include plotting, input/output and engineering mathematical toolboxes.

    Course ID: 102471
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENES 251 - Ethical Issues in Science, Engineering and Information Technology

    (3.00)
    The primary focus of the course will be inquiry into the ethical responsibilities of scientists, engineers, and information technologists in today’s high-tech information oriented society. Students will be introduced to both historical and contemporary issues involving ethical and professional responsibility through an extensive discussion and analysis of case studies. The key feature of this course will involve learning how to apply this analysis to case study. Teams will be formed early in the semester so each group can meet and discuss in class and before written assignments are due. Each team will also be required to engage in an extended case-study project that will culminate in a team presentation of the case study in Power Point format.

    Course ID: 100001
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)

English

  
  • ENGL 099 - Basic English

    (0.00)
    Intensive review of basic english skills, with emphasis on sentences and paragraph-level composition. Required (normally during the first semester in residence) of all students whose scores on the written portion of the UMBC freshman placement tests show they need further practice in the fundamentals of written English needed for a college-level composition course. Four institutional credits (not applicable to the degree) are awarded.

    Course ID: 54025
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Laboratory, Lecture
  
  • ENGL 100 - Composition

    (3.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 54026
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100A , ENGL 100C , ENGL 100H , ENGL 100P , ENGL 100Y , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have scored 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 on LRC English placement test to enroll in ENGL 100 or ENGL 100Y .
  
  • ENGL 100A - Composition

    (4.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 54027
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Laboratory, Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100 , ENGL 100C , ENGL 100H , ENGL 100P , ENGL 100Y , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have scored a 3 on LRC English placement test to enroll in ENGL 100A.
  
  • ENGL 100C - Composition

    (3.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 54029
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100 , ENGL 100A , ENGL 100H , ENGL 100P , ENGL 100Y , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
  
  • ENGL 100H - Composition

    (4.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 100022
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100 , ENGL 100A , ENGL 100C , ENGL 100P , ENGL 100Y , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted to the Honors College.
  
  • ENGL 100P - Composition

    (4.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 100023
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100 , ENGL 100A , ENGL 100C , ENGL 100H , ENGL 100Y , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
  
  • ENGL 100Y - Composition

    (4.00)
    A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

    Course ID: 54031
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Laboratory, Lecture
    Course Equivalents: ENGL 100 , ENGL 100A , ENGL 100C , ENGL 100H , ENGL 100P , ENGL 110  
    Attributes: English Composition (GEP), English Composition (GFR)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must have scored 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 on LRC English placement test to enroll in ENGL 100  or ENGL 100Y.
  
  • ENGL 106 - The Grammars of Speaking and Writing

    (2.00)
    An introduction to speech/prose grammars, with an intensive review of grammatical forms and functions. This course will emphasize the structure of English as it is classified in traditional grammar.

    Course ID: 54036
    Consent: No Special Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 107 - Grammar Lab I

    (1.00)
    Introductory-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete exercises in the department’s writing lab and demonstrate their progress onseveral mastery tests and a cumulative final exam.

    Course ID: 54038
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 107E - Grammar Lab I for ESL Students

    (1.00)
    Introductory-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete at least five essays and grammar exercises and have individual conferences with the instructor. A file will be kept on each student to record his or her progress.

    Course ID: 54039
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 108 - Grammar Lab II

    (1.00)
    Intermediate-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete exercises in the department’s writing lab and demonstrate their progress on several mastery tests and a cumulative final exam.

    Course ID: 54040
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 108E - Grammar Lab II for ESL Students

    (1.00)
    Intermediate-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete at least five essays and grammar exercises and have individual conferences with the instructor. A file will be kept on each student to record his or her progress.

    Course ID: 54041
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 109 - Grammar Lab III

    (1.00)
    Advanced-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete exercises in the department’s writing lab and demonstrate their progress on several mastery tests and a cumulative final exam.

    Course ID: 54042
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
  
  • ENGL 109E - Grammar Lab III for ESL Students

    (1.00)
    Advanced-level, self-paced grammar instruction. Students will complete at least five essays and grammar exercises and have individual conferences with the instructor. A file will be kept on each student to record his or her progress.

    Course ID: 54043
    Consent: Department Consent Required
    Components: Lecture
 

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