Dandini Campus

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed. Course provides additional assistance in comprehensive writing and reading skills.

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed. Course provides additional assistance in comprehensive writing and reading skills.

This course focuses on the development of foundational mathematical knowledge for infancy through the early primary grades. Students will examine what math looks like at each developmental stage, discuss the underlying cognitive processes, and learn specific ways to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in young children's classroom and home environment. Standards, assessment, and understanding the needs of diverse populations will also be addressed.

The study of statistical methods, induction and the design of experiments which allow the estimation and testing of claims based on sample information. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, times series analysis, nonparametric and statistical process control.

The study of the collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data in order to make good decisions. Topics include: descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, probability and sampling distributions, indices and decision theory.

The course is an introduction to the history of economic thought. While historical events have influenced the development of economic theory, so has economic theory had significant impacts on historical outcomes. Therefore, there will be an emphasis on the interdependence of economic theories with ideas arising from socio-political events and philosophies. The course will also prepare students for further study of economic theory by revealing the roots of concepts taught in economics. In addition, it will provide students with an understanding of both the current use and misuse of concepts of economics and political economy, as well as the important current economic debates.

The study of the determination of output, employment and investment levels and strategies to promote growth, efficiency, equity and stability in the economy. Topics include: demand and supply, measurement of GDP, price fluctuations and the banking system. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

The study of the allocation of resources to alternative uses in producing the nation's output and the role of relative prices in distributing these goods and services. Topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior, business decision-making and market structures. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

The study of the allocation of resources to alternative uses in producing the nation's output and the role of relative prices in distributing these goods and services. Topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior, business decision-making and market structures. Satisfies UNR Social Science core curriculum.

All ECE degrees require courses with practicum experience in early childhood classrooms with young children (birth to age five). Practicum experiences are focused student teaching experiences that require the student to demonstrate specific skills in an early childhood classroom with young children.* Students must complete the practicum experience through TMCC.* Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in practicum experience courses. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with practicum experience.* Students must meet all of the prerequisite requirements, as well as have the practicum instructor's approval prior to enrolling in a practicum course.* Students must work with the practicum instructor to arrange a practicum schedule and placement site.