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PSTL 722 - Introductory Algebra (Computer)
(0 cr; Prereq-[4 cr equiv], General Math Placement Test; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was CI 822 until 21-JAN-20, was GC 722 until 05-SEP-06
Students learn via multimedia software. Instructor helps students individually during class. Real numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities, rectangular graphs, systems, word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring.
PSTL 732 - Intermediate Algebra (Computer)
(0 cr; Prereq-4 cr equiv or grade of at least C in [0713 or 0717 or 0721 or 0722] or General Math Placement Test; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was CI 832 until 13-MAY-24, was GC 732 until 05-SEP-06, CI 832 (inactive, ending 20-JAN-15, starting 03-SEP-02, was PSTL 732 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 732 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 731 (inactive, was GC 731 until 05-SEP-06)
Students learn via multimedia software. Instructor helps students individually during class. Rational expressions, absolute value, roots, radicals, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, complex numbers.
PSTL 1004 - Statistics: Understanding and Applying Data [MATH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1454 until 05-SEP-06
Introduction to statistics. Problem-solving/decision-making informed by data collection, analysis, interpretation. Estimation, correlation, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis.
PSTL 1006 - College Algebra through Modeling [MATH]
(3 cr; Prereq-Three yrs high school math or grade of at least C+ in 0731 or 0732 or placement test score or instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1806 until 13-MAY-24, CI 1806 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 06-SEP-11, was PSTL 1006 until 06-SEP-16), MATH 1031 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 02-SEP-08), MATH 1051 (ending 20-JAN-15, starting 02-SEP-08)
Math modeling, including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions, counting/probability. Excel or calculators used to develop equations/graphs from theoretical/real interdisciplinary data. Projects enable students to use models to examine trends, make predictions.
PSTL 1051 - Editing for Writers
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was EDHD 1051 until 15-MAY-23, was GC 1051 until 05-SEP-06
Editing one's own writing. Linguistic features of standard written English. Styles/language utilized in academic writing. Small-group activities, individual/peer conferencing.
PSTL 1112 - Nature in the City [ENV BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1512 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1112 until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1112W until 06-SEP-05, was GC 1112 until 05-SEP-00
Science/politics of ecosystems within Twin Cities. Evolution, ecological competition, food production. Living organisms that have adapted to urban environment. Potential interventions to environmental problems.
PSTL 1131 - Principles of Biological Science [BIOL]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1131 until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1131W until 03-SEP-02, was GC 1131 until 05-SEP-00
Biodiversity/classification, genetics, evolution, ecology, and life cycles. Empirical/theoretical foundations. How scientific information and inquiry skills are relevant to daily lives.
PSTL 1163 - Physics by Inquiry [PHYS]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1563 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1163 until 05-SEP-06
Lecture/lab introductory class. Forces, energy, and small particle theory. Performing experiments similar to real scientific investigations. Nature of science knowledge and learning about science.
PSTL 1171 - Earth Systems and Environments [ENV PHYS]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1171 until 05-SEP-06
Interaction between natural cycles and society. Formation of continents/mountains. Geologic time, living with natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes). Climate changes, natural resources. Lecture, lab.
PSTL 1211 - Sociological Perspectives: A Multicultural America [SOCS DSJ]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1211 until 05-SEP-06, FSOS 1211
Introduction to sociological thinking through engaged, active learning, including service in community. Interaction of race, class, gender, age with greater societal institutions. Apply foundational understanding of sociology to real world situations.
PSTL 1231 - America's Past and Present: Multicultural Perspectives [HIS DSJ]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1231 until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1231W until 06-SEP-05, was GC 1231 until 05-SEP-00
Explore diverse historical perspectives. Scholarly/first-hand accounts, regarding what it has meant to be "American." Develop critical frameworks for engaging in ongoing conversation about America's multicultural past/how it is tied to contemporary politics, privilege, power.
PSTL 1246 - Multicultural Contexts: Engaging Citizenship and Democracy [SOCS CIV]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: PSTL 1235W (inactive, starting 07-SEP-10, was GC 1235W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1235 until 05-SEP-00)
Role of individuals/groups in shaping U.S. citizenship and public ethics. Social science texts, historical narratives, and legal cases. Nature of legal/personal responsibility. Race, class, gender, civil rights.
PSTL 1251 - Forces of Modern Historical Change: Global Perspectives [GP HIS]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1251 until 05-SEP-06
Explore diverse historical perspectives. Scholarly/first-hand accounts which speak to most significant forces of global change in twentieth century.
PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology [SOCS]
(4 cr; Prereq-Have not received college credit for intro psych; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1281 until 05-SEP-06, PSY 1001 (starting 07-SEP-99), PSY 1001H, PSTL 1289 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06)
Terminology, theories, and results of research in sensation, perception, cognition, motivation, emotion, learning, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic practices, health, and social behavior.
PSTL 1312 - Creating Identities Through Art and Performance [AH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1312 until 05-SEP-06
Creative thinking and artistic problem solving in relation to identity, community, and diverse cultures. Students work with various art forms such as visual arts, performance, and music. Discussion, reading, writing.
PSTL 1365W - Stories of Self and Community: Multicultural Perspectives [LITR WI DSJ]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1365W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1365 until 05-SEP-00, PSTL 1366 (inactive, ending 26-MAY-15, starting 18-JAN-11, was PSTL 1366W until 02-SEP-08, was GC 1366W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1366 until 06-SEP-05)
Practice skills of literary analysis through interactive/collaborative classroom designed to support diverse learning styles.A Insight into identity development in diverse social contexts by engaging with literary works. Extensive formal/informal written assignments.
PSTL 1366 - Stories of Self and Community: Multicultural Perspectives [LITR DSJ]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1366W until 02-SEP-08, was GC 1366W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1366 until 06-SEP-05, PSTL 1365W (inactive, ending 26-MAY-15, starting 18-JAN-11, was GC 1365W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1365 until 05-SEP-00)
Practice skills of literary analysis through interactive/collaborative classroom designed to support diverse learning styles.A Gain insight into identity development in diverse social contexts by engaging with literary works.
PSTL 1367W - Stories of Social Change: Global Perspectives [LITR WI GP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1367W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1367 until 05-SEP-00, CI 1124, PSTL 1368 (inactive, starting 23-MAY-11)
Practice skills of literary analysis through interactive/collaborative classroom designed to support diverse learning styles.A Insight into forces that shape social interactions/social change in variety of global contexts. Extensive formal/informal written assignments.
PSTL 1368 - Stories of Social Change: Global Perspectives [GP LITR]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: CI 1124, PSTL 1367W (inactive, ending 26-MAY-15, starting 07-SEP-10, was GC 1367W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1367 until 05-SEP-00)
Practice skills of literary analysis through interactive/collaborative classroom designed to support diverse learning styles.A Gain insight into forces that shape social interactions and social change on small and large scales in variety of global contexts.
PSTL 1371 - Reading Short Stories [LITR] (Completely Online)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1371 until 05-SEP-06
Current short story format from diverse communities within North America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Emphasizes written literature inspired by oral "storytelling," storytelling as "theatre," and storytelling as communal endeavor.
PSTL 1461 - Multicultural Perspectives in Public Speaking [CIV]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1461 until 05-SEP-06, COMM 1101H (starting 18-JAN-00, was SPCH 1101H until 03-SEP-02), COMM 1101 (starting 07-SEP-99, was SPCH 1101 until 03-SEP-02), WRIT 1223 (inactive, ending 20-JAN-04, starting 07-SEP-99, was RHET 1223 until 21-MAY-07)
How to confidently communicate thoughts/ideas in a public forum. Students present speeches on socially significant topics in multicultural contexts. Focuses on ethics, citizenship, voice, and language.
PSTL 1525V - First-Year Inquiry: Multidisciplinary Ways of Knowing [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-CEHD student, honors, 1st-term fr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was EDHD 1525V until 07-SEP-21
Writing intensive multidisciplinary approach to addressing the common question, "How can one person make a difference?" Students read a common book/work collaboratively to produce a final project. Active learning strategies to develop students' skills in critical reading, thinking, and writing.
PSTL 1525W - First-Year Inquiry: Multidisciplinary Ways of Knowing [WI]
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was EDHD 1525W until 07-SEP-21
Writing intensive multidisciplinary approach to addressing the common question, "How can one person make a difference?" Students read a common book/work collaboratively to produce a final project. Active learning strategies to develop students' skills in critical reading, thinking, and writing.
PSTL 1571 - Computer Literacy and Problem Solving (computer based, Internet-delivered, Partially Internet-delivered)
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1871 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1571 until 05-SEP-06, CSCL 3220W, SCMC 3220W, RM 1203 (inactive, ending 20-JAN-09, was DHA 1203 until 07-SEP-10), CI 1871 (ending 08-SEP-09, starting 05-SEP-06, was PSTL 1571 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1571 until 05-SEP-06)
Competencies in computer technologies used in social sciences and in business to solve problems. Using advanced word processing techniques to create complex written documents such as reports. Using electronic spreadsheet to analyze data and present it graphically. Using database management programa to store, organize, and query data. Using presentation software to communicate ideas/findings in multimedia format to larger groups.
PSTL 1907W - Freshman Seminar: Diversity and Social Justice in the United States [WI DSJ] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Fr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about diversity and social justice in the United States. Intensive, small group setting.
PSTL 1908W - Freshman Seminar: Civic Life and Ethics [WI CIV] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Fr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about civic life and ethics. Intensive, small-group setting.
PSTL 1942 - Freshman Seminar: Technology and Society [TS] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Prereq-Fr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about technology and society. Intensive, small-group setting.
PSTL 1990 - Special Topics (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1990 until 05-SEP-06
Topics related to instructor's areas of expertise. Prereq instr consent, college consent.
PSTL 1993 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1993 until 05-SEP-06
Student-initiated project in consultation with faculty monitor. Student determines topic, sets goals, designs a course of study, and finds an appropriate faculty member to work with collaboratively. Prereq instr consent, college consent.
PSTL 1996 - Internship
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was GC 1996 until 05-SEP-06
Skills, techniques, and research in disciplinary content associated with college teaching. Goals/functions of public/community agencies. Career goals. Internships supervised by faculty monitor and site supervisor. Prereq instr consent, college consent.
PSTL 3324W - Writing in the Workplace for Education and Human Development Majors [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-60+ undergraduate credits, declared major; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was OLPD 3324W until 22-MAY-17
Explore professional communication. Research/analysis writing. Memos, reports, proposals, human resource-related documentation, letters or announcements, presentations.
PSTL 3325V - Honors: Project-Based Writing For Education and Human Development Majors [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-CEHD Honors students only; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was YOST 3325V until 21-JAN-20, YOST 3325V (inactive, was PSTL 3325V until 06-SEP-16), YOST 3325W
Writing project focused on problem or issue in field of study. Propose project, identify audience, gather information through primary/secondary research. Create product tailored to audience needs. Collaborative activities/assignments.
PSTL 3325W - Project-Based Writing For Education and Human Development Majors [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-60+ undergraduate credits, declared major; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was YOST 3325W until 13-MAY-24, YOST 3325V (inactive, was PSTL 3325V until 06-SEP-16), YOST 3325W
Writing project focused on problem or issue in field of study. Propose project, identify audience, gather information through primary/secondary research. Create product tailored to audience needs. Collaborative activities/assignments.
PSTL 4216 - Solving Complex Problems: Community-based Approaches
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Examine pressing social issue from multidisciplinary perspectives. Develop/implement action plans. Focuses on different community-based challenge each semester.
PSTL 5010 - Diverse Learners in Postsecondary Education (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Theories of teaching, learning, student development to diverse student populations in post-secondary settings.
PSTL 5020 - Directed Study: Postsecondary Teaching and Learning (independent study)
(1 cr [max 6]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Directed study in postsecondary teaching and learning.
PSTL 5105 - Increasing Access and Success in Undergraduate Classrooms
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CI 5105 until 18-JAN-22
Fundamentals and best practices for promoting student access, persistence, and retention within classroom. Focuses on traditionally under-represented/-served populations.
PSTL 5106 - Multicultural Teaching and Learning in Diverse College Contexts
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CI 5106 until 06-SEP-16
Theory/pedagogy for culturally responsive teaching from perspectives of teachers/learners in postsecondary settings. Critical multicultural education, universal instructional design, integrated multicultural instructional design.
PSTL 5196 - Supervised Practicum in Multicultural Postsecondary Teaching and Learning
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student in PsTL certificate program or admitted to PsTL master's program; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was OLPD 5796 until 23-MAY-16
Postsecondary teaching experience in supervised settings. Weekly group supervision session. Classroom experiences, learning centers, and other postsecondary teaching venues.
PSTL 5206 - Action Research Methods to Improve College Teaching and Learning (Partially Online, Completely Online)
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CI 5116 until 06-SEP-22
Action research as method of improving teaching/learning at postsecondary level. Experience doing research in college classrooms. Relative strengths/challenges of different approaches to classroom research. Ethical issues.
PSTL 5212 - Multicultural Theories of College Student Development Applied to Teaching and Learning
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was OLPD 5712 until 16-MAY-22
Multicultural student development theories/theorists. Implications for teaching/learning. Students reflect on The Student Personnel Point of View and Learning Reconsidered: Campus-wide Focus on the Student Experience and other collaborative efforts.
PSTL 8010 - Special Topics: Postsecondary Teaching and Learning (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Special topics on current research/best practices in postsecondary education contexts.
PSTL 8106 - Theories to Practices: Transformative Pedagogies for Diverse College Contexts
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Advanced theories/research undergirding undergraduate pedagogical practices that advance equity/diversity in postsecondary contexts. Focus on holistic student development through critical pedagogies. Critical qualitative methodologies to assess theories of teaching/learning.
PSTL 8211 - Researching College Student Development
(1 cr; Prereq-Grad student in College Student Development and Counseling Psychology PsTL sub-plan or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Advance ability to analyze/critique research. Discuss classic, controversial, current articles on student development, teaching/learning, program evaluation. Develop skills necessary to effectively/ethically engage in research.
PSTL 8212 - Advanced Student Development Theory
(3 cr; Prereq-Grad student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Examine college student development theories as applied to teaching/learning in multicultural college classrooms/other learning venues. Emphasis on contemporary theorists who have built upon/modified classic theories of college student development within multicultural postsecondary education environments.
PSTL 8296 - Supervised Internship in Postsecondary Teaching and Learning
(3 cr [max 12]; Prereq-5196, [grad student admitted to Multicultural College Teaching and Learning MA or College Student Development and Counseling Psychology PhD]; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was OLPD 8796 until 23-MAY-16
Classroom-based or online group supervision. Weekly supervised experiences. Internship settings based on students' interests/goals.
PSTL 8311 - Foundations of Inquiry
(2 cr; Prereq-College Student Development/Counseling Psychology student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Examine philosophical worldviews, theoretical foundations, assumptions that underlie research/practices in areas of college student development/counseling psychology. Explore scientific nature of research. Evaluate paradigms including positivistic, interpretive, critical science. Analyze non-Western approaches to inquiry.
PSTL 8315 - Plan B Capstone Seminar
(3 cr; Prereq-5206, grad student admitted to master's program in multicultural college teaching/learning; if Plan B project includes research with human subjects, application to Institutional Review Board is required; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was OLPD 8715 until 23-MAY-16, was PSTL 5315 until 07-SEP-10
Determining topic, creating timeline, and initiating project in conjunction with year 2 internship.
PSTL 8333 - FTE: Master's
(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser consent, DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
FTE: master's.
PSTL 8406 - Professional Seminar in College Student Development and Counseling Psychology
(1 cr; Prereq-College Student Development and Counseling Psychology grad student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Research, scholarship, practice interests of professors/peers to promote professional development. Opportunities for mentorship, peer interaction/support. Student reflection.
PSTL 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1 cr [max 18]; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 50 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Thesis credits: master's.

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