BazookaCow19/class-info huggingface dataset:
ERAM 552: The Role of Theory in Educational Research All research is guided by theory. Theory provides a vocabulary, a set of laws or generalizations, a background literature, and a conceptual framework for any effort to plan, design, and execute a research study. There is no theory-free inquiry. This is true in the social sciences as well as the natural sciences. All research seeks to explain phenomena: a theory provides an explanation for those explanations. However, these theoretical assumptions are often implicit and unreflective. Researchers may think they have no theory, or have a theory that is so taken for granted that they don’t recognize it as an assumed theory. Much of educational research suffers from this lack of theoretical self-awareness. Like any other aspect of research, theories are falsifiable. They must stand the test of evidence – which may go against them. The goal of the class is not to identify the "right" or "best" theory, but to make the identification and selection of a theory more critical and reflective. Any major theory has insights, and each has limitations. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
ERAM 555: Ethnographic Methods in Education Focuses on goals, nature, and methodological means of ethnographic research in educational settings broadly defined. Such research aims to describe and, moreover, to understand the ways of living of teachers, students, administrators, parents, and other participants in relevant social spaces. The class will be grounded in the disciplinary perspectives of cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural studies. We will have an ongoing discussion of how one conducts ethnographic research, and all members of the class will conduct their own mini-study. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
ERAM 556: Program Evaluation Examines models and methods of evaluating programs, processes, and products in broadly-defined organizations situated in various operational contexts (eg., education, business, government, NGO). Particular emphasis is given to topics of formative and summative evaluation, frameworks for program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, communicating and reporting evaluation findings, and the ethics and standards of evaluation practice. The underlying philosophy of the course is that evaluation can be the catalyst for organizational learning to facilitate intended changes, especially when initiated by those in training and organization development positions. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
ERAM 565: Quantitative Methods for Education Policy 1 Provides students with the fundamentals of quantitative analysis and research design. Topics include populations & sampling, measurement, foundations of statistics, and assessing correlation vs. causation. Students will complete applied data analysis activities. This is the first in a three-course sequence to develop students' capacity to conduct quantitative analysis. It integrates research methods and data wrangling to provide vertical alignment supporting the development of skills necessary for dissertation research aligned with traditions in education policy. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to EPOL students, or with approval of instructor and advisor.
ERAM 572: Case Studies in Educational Ethics Focuses on normative case study approaches to investigating ethical issues in K-12 and higher education. Examines ethical decisions faced by educators, administrators, and policymakers as they seek to support the advancement of students, parents, teachers, communities, and democratic society writ large. Particular attention will be given to complex ethical decisions that arise in the pursuit of educational equity and justice. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
ERAM 574: Education Law Examines the range of federal and state constitutional and statutory sources that apply to the constituents (pupils, parents, teachers, administrators, and board members) engaged in public schools. Emphasizes development of legal analytical skills. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.
ERAM 576: Discourse Analysis Students will gain an understanding of major theoretical and methodological approaches to doing discourse analysis in educational research (e.g., through analysis of face-to-face or online classroom talk and interaction, or published policy documents). Course assignments will provide students with opportunities to develop and apply tools for conducting research using discourse analytic methods. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a minimum of one graduate-level introductory qualitative research methods course.
ESE 103: Earth's Physical Systems Same as GGIS 103. See GGIS 103.
ESE 106: Geographies of Globalization Same as GGIS 106. See GGIS 106.
ESE 118: Natural Disasters Same as GEOL 118 and GLBL 118. See GEOL 118.
ESE 120: Severe and Hazardous Weather Same as ATMS 120. See ATMS 120.
ESE 140: Climate and Global Change Same as ATMS 140. See ATMS 140.
ESE 143: History of Life Same as GEOL 143. See GEOL 143.
ESE 200: Earth Systems Interdisciplinary lecture class intended to introduce Earth Systems studies, which focuses on integrating social and natural science approaches to studying the Earth and its environments.
ESE 208: History of the Earth System Same as GEOL 208. See GEOL 208.
ESE 210: Social & Environmental Issues Same as GGIS 210. See GGIS 210.
ESE 289: Environment & Sustainability Field Study Group expedition to study environment and sustainability issues at a nearby field site. Includes in-class meetings, student-led presentation, and a field trip that may be short as part of a day or as long as several days. Field trip and field trip fee required. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms if topics vary. Prerequisite: For ESE majors, minors, and Sustainability Living Learning Community students. Non majors can apply to the waitlist.
ESE 311: Environmental Issues Today Seminar exposing students to different disciplinary perspectives on specific environmental issues, as revealed in the scholarly literature. Specific problems will vary from term to term. This seminar helps students make the transition from disciplinary to interdisciplinary thinking.
ESE 320: Water Planet, Water Crisis Study of the science of water on planet earth, the developing water crisis, and some possible solutions to it. Topics include water's unique physical and chemical properties; how it profoundly shapes the earth/ocean/atmosphere system; dynamics of oceans, atmosphere, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and ice masses; current fresh water supplies and their distribution on earth relative to population; current and future water crises and the compounding effects of droughts, floods, and global change; and prospects for some technological and economic approaches to easing the crisis. Same as GEOL 370 and GGIS 370.
ESE 360: Environmental Writing Equips students to write about the environment for various audiences, with a focus on specific current efforts to promote sustainability on the Urbana-Champaign campus. We will practice effective techniques for each stage of the writing process-from defining topics, to gathering information, to crafting active, engaging prose. Readings will include models of effective environmental writing and "how to" pieces by experts. Research will include visits to campus sites and student-conducted interviews with subjects. Same as ENGL 360. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I general education requirement.
ESE 379: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Same as GGIS 379. See GGIS 379.
ESE 380: Geographic Information Systems II Same as GGIS 380. See GGIS 380.
ESE 401: ESE Capstone Capstone experience for majors in Earth, Society, and Environment Sustainability. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated once.
ESE 410: Green Development Same as GGIS 410. See GGIS 410.
ESE 467: Multimedia Environmental Communications Develops capacities to communicate about sustainability and other environmental topics. Storytelling and clear exposition across multiple types of media will be emphasized. Students will be exposed to the application of blogs, audio podcasts, short videos, infographics and social media applications to communicate effectively about environmental science and allied fields. Skills in photography, videography, audio capture, developing scripts, interviewing, and social media best practices will be learned. Same as ENGL 467. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
ESE 470: Introduction to Hydrogeology Same as GEOL 470. See GEOL 470.
ESE 477: Advanced Environmental Writing Same as ENGL 477. See ENGL 477.
ESE 486: Environmental Consulting Same as GEOL 486. See GEOL 486.
ESL 110: English Pronunciation & Oral Fluency Designed to improve the international student's ability to speak and understand English at normal conversational speed and to give the student the ability to continue improving pronunciation and oral fluency skills after the course is finished. Focus on the rhythm, stress, intonation, and sounds of natural speech and on fluency building strategies. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Credit is not given toward an undergraduate degree. Prerequisite: Placement based on the speaking section score on the TOEFL or Placement based on English as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) for undergraduate students without TOEFL or IELTS scores.
ESL 111: Intro to Academic Writing I Introduction to the process of writing: fundamentals of paragraph development: analysis of rhetorical patterns: development of oral skills. This course is the first term of a two-term sequence (ESL 111-ESL 112) that fulfills the campus Composition I general education requirement. Credit is not given for both ESL 111 and ESL 115. Prerequisites: 111 placement result on the English Placement Test.
ESL 112: Intro to Academic Writing II Continued instruction of the fundamentals of the multi-paragraph essay and introduction to research writing; instruction on basics of library research, synthesizing sources, and elements of style. This  is the second term of a two-term sequence (ESL 111-ESL 112) that satisfies the campus Composition I general education requirement. Credit is not given for both ESL 112 and ESL 115. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 111.
ESL 115: Principles of Academic Writing Introduction to the research paper, including the writing process: pre-research, academic style and organization, and a variety of writing and skill-building tasks; development of peer and self-editing skills. ESL 115 fulfills the campus Composition I requirement for non-native speakers of English. Credit is not given for both ESL 115 and any other Comp I courses: RHET 101, RHET 102, RHET 103, RHET 104, RHET 105,  CMN 111, CMN 112, ESL 111, ESL 112. Prerequisite: 115 placement result on the English Placement Test.
ESL 504: English Pronunciation for ITAs Sounds, rhythm, and melody of spoken English for current and potential international teaching assistants who are required to teach in English. Includes word and phrase level study; special emphasis on the pronunciation of English vocabulary in students' own academic disciplines. Approved for S/U grading. Prerequisite: Placement based on SPEAK.
ESL 506: Oral Communication for ITAs Focuses on use of English at the discourse level, with videotaping and critique of student presentation and development of teaching strategies related to university classroom and laboratory contexts. Approved S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ESL 508: Seminar for Intl TAs Provides students with knowledge, resources and strategies to guide their ongoing development as international teaching assistants. Students analyze model teaching, receive feedback about their own strengths and weaknesses as a teaching assistant, and address key language or pedagogical concerns through a focused and customized term project. Approved for S/U grading only.
ESL 510: English Pronunciation & Oral Fluency Designed to improve the international student's ability to speak and understand English at normal conversational speed and to give the student the ability to continue improving pronunciation and oral fluency skills after the course is finished. Focus on the rhythm, stress, intonation, and sounds of natural speech and on fluency building strategies. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Placement based on English as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) or the speaking section score on TOEFL or IELTS.
ESL 511: Written and Oral Communication Instruction in foundational skills for academic communication; skills covered include summarizing and synthesizing sources, reading and evaluating scholarly articles, and delivering oral presentations for an academic audience. This course is the first term of a two-term sequence (ESL 511-ESL 512). 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Level 1 course placement result on the English Placement Test. ESL students only.
ESL 512: Introduction to Academic Writing Instruction in writing secondary and primary research papers; skills covered include developing research questions and design, evaluating and synthesizing scholarly sources, producing well-reasoned and substantiated arguments, and writing research/project proposal. This course is the second term of a two-term course sequence (ESL 511-ESL 512). 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: ESL 511. ESL students only.
ESL 515: Introduction to Academic Writing Instruction in essential skills in academic writing; skills for writing secondary and primary research papers, including developing research questions and design, evaluating and synthesizing scholarly sources, and producing well-reasoned and substantiated arguments. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Credit is not given toward the graduate degree. Prerequisite: Level 2 course placement result on the English Placement Test. ESL students only.
ESL 521: Written and Oral Business Communication Instruction for essential skills in business communication both in academic and professional settings; skills covered include writing professional correspondence, summarizing and analyzing sources, designing attractive documents, case-based writing, and delivering oral presentations. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Credit is not given toward the graduate degree. Prerequisite: Level 1 course placement result on the English Placement Test. ESL students only.
ESL 522: Introduction to Business Writing Continued instruction in essential skills in business communication both in academic and professional settings; Skills covered include writing professional correspondence and business proposals, synthesizing sources, and participating in group discussions. This course is the second term of a two-term course sequence (ESL 521 - ESL 522). 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: ESL 521. ESL students only.
ESL 525: Elements of Business Writing Instruction in essential skills in business communication both in academic and professional settings; skills covered include business proposals, synthesizing sources, and participating in group discussions. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Level 2 course placement results on the English Placement Test. ESL students only.
ESL 592: Advanced Academic Writing Provides advanced international students additional support in the conventions of professional academic writing in their own fields. Through the use of Contract Learning, students define and pursue individualized writing goals for their own major programs with the support of the instructor. Lessons in genre analysis enable students to derive field-specific models for research articles, theses, and dissertations. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: ESL 515 or equivalent; OR recommendation from UIUC English Placement Test; OR "full status" English proficiency admission.
ESL 593: Academic Presentation Skills Provides international students with opportunities to improve skills in effectively presenting research in both oral and written formats in preparation for the professional conference presentation process. Students will practice orally explaining their research, asking and answering questions, giving and receiving feedback, and writing a conference proposal with the aim of creating and delivering compelling, professional presentations. 0 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Credit is not given toward a graduate degree.
ETMA 100: Technical Systems in Agr Examples, problems, discussions, and laboratory exercises pointing to present and potential engineering applications in agriculture; emphasis on power and machinery, soil and water control, electricity, and structures.
ETMA 103: Agricultural Machinery and Technology Provides an exploratory experience in modern agricultural machinery and technology. It covers the fundamentals of modern agriculture as a system including markets, plant and soil science, and operations. Agricultural machinery and its integration with advanced technologies will be introduced. Topics include seeders, combine harvesters, GPS and navigation, field robotics, remote sensing, and a global perspective of agricultural technology. Content is designed for any academic discipline or experience level.
ETMA 130: Basics of CAD Introduction to Computer Aided Drawing and Design (CAD). Application of two and three dimensional CAD tools in construction systems for creating project plans, structures and building floor plans with fixtures and layers representing electrical and plumbing configurations. Self-paced learning through on-line tutorials with instructor guidance.
ETMA 199: Undergraduate Open Seminar Open seminar or experimental course on a topic in technical systems management. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
ETMA 232: Materials and Construction Sys Selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools; shop safety; selection of building and roofing materials; concrete masonry construction; and site preparation. Includes laboratory.
ETMA 233: Metallurgy & Welding Processes Selecting and using metal-arc, inert-gas, submerged arc, oxyacetylene welding and plasma cutting processes for construction and maintenance. Includes laboratory. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule.
ETMA 293: Off-Campus Internship Supervised off-campus experience in a field directly related to Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours in separate terms. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ETMA 295: Undergrad Research or Thesis Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the supervision of an appropriate member of the faculty. May be repeated if topics vary to a maximum if 6 hours in the same term and a maximum of 12 hours in separate terms. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at the time the activity is arranged, and consent of instructor.
ETMA 311: Humanity in the Food Web The human food web is the complex network of technologies, environments, people, and social institutions that produces, processes, and distributes the world's food supply. Students will study the food webs of the past, present, and future and will explore various human roles, including their own, in the global technology-environment-society-food system. Course topics include domestication, mechanization, urbanization, the green revolution, biotechnology, food safety, the environment, and appropriate technologies for developing countries. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule.
ETMA 352: Land and Water Mgt Systems Principles of planning, implementing and utilizing land and water practices for Illinois land uses, especially agriculture. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
ETMA 372: Environ Control & HVAC Systems Introduction to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for building environment control. Topics include: psychrometrics, basic calculation of heating and cooling loads, human comfort and ventilation requirements, typical HVAC and control systems.
ETMA 396: UG Honors Research or Thesis Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the direction of the Honors advisor. May be repeated if topics vary up to 6 hours in the same semesters, to a maximum of 12 hours in separate semesters. Prerequisite: Junior standing, admission to the ACES Honors Program, and consent of instructor.
ETMA 422: Industrial and Agricultural Occupational Illness Prevention Overview of occupational illnesses and diseases in general industry and agricultural as well as associated practices. Occupational health hazards within agricultural production and general industry are examined. Potential hazards to non-farm populations and those interacting with production personnel are also explored. Industry practices are summarized with a special focus on the agricultural industry. Potential human health effects of specific practices identified. Specific preventative measures are outlined to reduce exposures and remediate exposure symptoms. Interaction with health/medical professionals is on-going during the semester to familiarize students with medical procedures pertinent to agricultural and occupational medicine. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours.
ETMA 430: Project Management Same as ABE 430. See ABE 430.
ETMA 435: Elec Computer Ctrl Sys Microcomputer and electrical control applications; electrical fundamentals; solid-state devices; relays; biosensors; motor types and characteristics; three-phase power; logic devices; analog/digital convertors; and interfacing for agricultural control applications. Includes laboratory. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours.
ETMA 464: Heavy Equipment Powertrains Construction, performance and maintenance of internal combustion engines, power trains, and hydraulic systems for agricultural and construction equipment; methods and equipment for performance testing; and weight transfer and traction. Includes laboratory. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ETMA 464 and ABE 466.
ETMA 486: Grain Bioprocessing Coproducts Bioprocessing of cereals and oilseeds by milling, fermentation and extraction processes in the production of a wide variety of coproducts used in animal foods. Includes the effects of the process variables and bioprocess on coproduct quality and the post-processing of coproducts. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Credit is not given for both ETMA 486 and ETMA 586.
ETMA 496: Independent Study Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the supervision of a faculty member. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ETMA 499: Seminar Group discussion or an experimental course on a special topic in engineering technology and management for agricultural systems. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours.