Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997LAS 101. Orientation for Open Option and Preprofessional Students. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S. First 11 weeks. Liberal Arts and Sciences staff. Self-responsibility and university procedures. LAS general education requirements, ISU departments and programs, time management, academic study skills, adjustment to the university environment. Required of all first year students in the Open Option and Preprofessional Health Programs. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 104. Personal Career Development. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: 15 credits of ISU coursework. Comprehensive approach to personal career development; intensive self-analysis; utilization of a computerized career exploration system; contact with area professionals; examination of work in modern society and the impact of technology on the future of work; exposure to job search skills necessary for career choice implementation.
LAS 105. Orientation to Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology. (1-0) Cr. 0.5. F. First 8 weeks. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Nature and responsibilities of the profession, description of the clinical year and employment opportunities, introduction to the areas of expertise. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
LAS 111. Elementary Physical Science. (2-4) Cr. 4. S. For students in elementary education and child development. Topics are selected from astronomy, geology, meteorology, physics, and chemistry.
LAS 211. Introduction to Latino(a) Studies. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. A survey of the people in the United States who trace their origin to the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America, focusing principally on Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban-Americans. History, religion, social structure, political participation, literature, and other aspects of each group within the framework of various sociological theories of ethnic identity and relationship.
LAS 230. Third World Cultures in Global Perspective. Same as Anthr 230. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to understanding other cultures in today's world with a focus on contemporary life, the arts, and social issues in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Taught by a staff of cross-disciplinary faculty and international resource persons.
LAS 290. Special Problems. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: Freshman or sophomore classification; permission of instructor. This course may be taken only with permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. G. Catt Center Project. Cr. 1.
LAS 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
LAS 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
LAS 417. Student Teaching. Same as SecEd 417. Cr. 8 to 12 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: Engl 494, or F Lng 496, or Math 497, or Music 466, or LAS 492 or 493A and 493B, or Sp Cm 495B; admission to teacher education; approval of coordinator during semester before student teaching. Evaluation of instruction, lesson planning, and teaching in the liberal arts and sciences.
A. History/Social Sciences
B. Physical Sciences
C. Mathematics
D. Biological Sciences
E. English and Literature
F. Speech Communication
G. Foreign Languages and Literatures
J. Earth Sciences
K. Music-Secondary
L. Music-Elementary
M. Science-Basic
LAS 480. Field Experience for Secondary Teaching Preparation. Same as SecEd 480. Cr. 1 to 2 each time taken, maximum of 2. Observation and participation in a variety of school settings after admission to the teacher preparation program. Permission of area coordinator required prior to enrollment. (S/F grading may be used in some offerings of some sections)
A. History/Social Sciences
B. Physical Sciences
C. Mathematics
D. Biological Sciences
E. English and Literature
F. Speech Communication
G. Foreign Languages and Literatures
J. Earth Sciences
K. Music
LAS 490. Independent Study. Cr. var. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. No more than 9 credits of LAS 490 may be applied toward graduation. This course may be taken only with the permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
G. Catt Center Project
LAS 492. Methods of Teaching Science. Same as SecEd 492. (6-0) Cr. 3. F.S. First 3 weeks. Prereq: Admission to teacher education, 15 credits in subject-matter field. Topics include preparation for instruction, spectrum of teaching methods, motivational techniques, safety, discipline, conducting field trips, and application of teaching and learning theory. Field trips.
LAS 493A. Methods of Teaching History/Social Sciences. Same as SecEd 493A. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Admission to teacher education and 15 credits in subject-matter field. Topics include objectives, questioning strategies, classroom activities, curriculum development, differentiating instruction, and evaluation.
LAS 493B. Planning and Observing Student Teaching. Same as SecEd 493B. Cr. 1. First 4 weeks. F.S. Developing materials for use in student teaching and observations at student teaching site. Students taking 417A must also enroll in 493B.
LAS 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.