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The University of North Carolina
at Asheville, a four-year public
liberal arts university located in the
mountains of western North Carolina, has earned a national reputation for its
programs in the humanities, undergraduate research and environmental studies. UNC Asheville ranks fifth in the nation among public liberal arts colleges in
the newest U.S. News & World Report's "America's
Best Colleges."
UNCA enrolls 3,350 students
pursuing bachelor’s degrees in about 30 majors in the natural and social
sciences, humanities, pre-professional and professional areas, as well as the
Masters of Liberal Arts. With an average class size of 20 UNCA emphasizes
a
personal approach to undergraduate education characterized by close
faculty–student interactions, challenging academic programs and opportunities
for learning outside the classroom. The
university has received national
recognition for its Humanities and Undergraduate Research programs.
Several steps are taken to assure each distance course offering reflects a high
level of quality teaching and learning equal to that of on campus experiences.
Distance learners are given
access to Campus pipeline, a personalized web interface that is integrated with
UNC Asheville’s web services and products. Library Services are available for
distance learners providing a “personal librarian,” “ask-a-librarian” reference
service, the library catalog and remote access to online resources.
Online Course Offerings -
Spring 2008
Registration Deadline January 4, 2008
Information about each course is available by clicking on each title
EDUC 373 •
Math Methods (4 cr hrs)
This course focuses on methods and materials for teaching mathematics to middle school students. There is a special emphasis
placed on the teaching of geometry and preparing candidates to diversify their instruction in the classroom. You will be participating in a variety of activities and technology preparation; creating
resources and participating in teams on designing a grant to impact children. In addition, you are expected to work with a highly qualified teacher throughout the semester to analyze how students
learn and how teachers teach to meet the needs of students. In this course you will prepare a unit and teach at least three consecutive days of it. You will be assessed on your content knowledge,
pedagogy, dispositions, and your ability to reflect on a connection between theory and practice.
GERM
484 •
20th
Century Berlin (4cr hrs)
This course will explore how the City
Berlin has been constructed and contested--as a political and cultural, as well as physical site--through the prism of major events of the 20th century. Beginning with a general introduction, the
focus will shift to the turbulent era of the Weimar Republic with its "glossy modernity" and "subversive sexuality;" to a brief look at the Nazi regime's megalomaniac plans to remodel Berlin; to the
years right after WWII; to the years of geopolitical and ideological division of the Cold War era; and finally to reunification and after. This course aims to trace the many different ways this city
has both reinvented itself and been reinvented by others in the course of its history.
MATH 273
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Number Systems (3 cr
hrs)
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of number systems. Students will start with the counting numbers
and work their way up to the real numbers, exploring the theoretical properties of each definable number set.
PHYS 174
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K-8 Physical Sciences
(4 cr hrs)
This course is designed for
prospective K-8 teachers but may be taken by any student. There are no prerequisites. It covers the physical sciences and technology found in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Grade
Level Competencies K-8. This highly interactive web-based course uses the latest in technology and emphasizes science as inquiry, scientific reasoning and critical thinking. A laboratory is
included.
STAT 185
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Introduction to Statistics
(4 cr hrs)
This course is an introduction to the statistical analysis of numerical data. Students
will be taught how to properly collect data, summarize it, and extrapolate information it using appropriate procedures. Major topics include: descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous
probability distributions; sampling methods; statistical inference and linear regression analysis. For each major topic projects are assigned that students are required to submit for evaluation. Two
thirds of the grade will be based on Computer-based assignments.
APPLICATION FORM
Tuition Information Statement
The above courses are 3 credit hours each and the cost for tuition & fees for in-state students during the 2007-08 Academic year is $253.02. Out of state students must pay $1366.86 for
a three hour course in 2007-08 Academic year.
For further information contact:
Extension
and Distance Education
122 Karpen Hall
One University Hts CPO # 2140
Asheville, NC 28804-8509
Phone: 828\232-5122
FAX: 828\251-6618
fox@unca.edu
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