AVILA UNIVERSITY 100 BU 495. Business Internship. (1-6) Structured learning/work experience performed in a position approved by the department. Maximum total   credit   for   any   one   student   is   6   hours. Credit/No Credit only. Opportunities also exist for students   to   do   their   internship   through   the Washington Center in Washington, D.C. CS 160.  Visual BASIC Programming. (3) Considers fundamental programming skills and concepts: problem definition, design of solution, coding and the use of the Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment. Prerequisite: MA 91 or equivalent; CS 110 or equivalent. II, even years. CS 170.  Web Page Design. (3) Covers designing and creating a web page. It includes how to create a web page using HTML as well as making the page both eye-catching and functional.  Information will also be provid- ed on implementation of the page on the World Wide Web. Corequisite: CS 110 or equivalent. II, even years. EC 201. Principles of Macroeconomics. (3) An introduction to the fundamental economic con- cepts and principles, capitalism, legal forms of busi- ness enterprises, determination of national income, and  monetary  and  fiscal  policy.  Prerequisite:  MA 115 or higher level mathematics course. Sophomore standing recommended. CORE-II. EC 202. Principles of Microeconomics. (3) An  introduction  to  the  theory  of  consumer  and producer, or firm, behavior with an emphasis on the  analysis  of  prices,  markets,  production,  and resource   allocation.   Prerequisite:   MA   115   or higher   level   mathematics   course.   Sophomore standing recommended. I, II. Note: Most education courses can be taken at the 500 level (graduate credit) by certification students only. See graduate catalog. ED 185. Practicum. (3) Pre-service  experience  with  TEXT  Mentors  in  the classroom. Serves as an early screening process for elementary, special education, middle and secondary prospective teachers. Course requires spending one day a week in the classroom, attending weekly on- campus  meetings,  course  readings  and  reflective writing. This course is an important part of entry to the School of Education. It may be repeated one time. Developmental recommendations may be made as a result of this course. Practicum can only be taken at Avila  University.  Credit  for  taking  this  course  at another institution will not be accepted. I, II. ED 229.  Developmental and Educational Psychology. (3) An in-depth exploration of learning and motiva- tion  theory,  cognitive,  moral,  psychological  and physical development. Additional topics include a self-study,   an   examination   of   social-emotional difficulties of children, and the influence of class- room environment on learning. I, II. ED/PY235.  Psychology of the Exceptional Child. (3) Designed to provide an introduction to the various areas  of  exceptionality  (gifted,  mentally  handi- capped, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, etc.). Social, educational and family characteristics of exceptional children are explored. Samples of the unique teaching methods, materials and tech- niques of instruction are studied. In addition, laws and regulations covering exceptional students are presented. Observation hours are required. I, II. ED 245.  Tests and Measurements. (3) A study of the role of evaluation in the instruction- al process, preparation of outcomes objectives, and basic statistical concepts and common terminology related  to  educational  measurement.  Practice  in developing and administering classroom tests and the  study  of  performance  based  assessment  are provided  as  well  as  information  regarding  com- monly used formal tests in school districts. I, II. ED 287. Educational Foundations. (3) Examination   of  American   education   including philosophical,  historical  and  social  foundations, teaching as a profession, recent innovations, diver- sity and critical issues. All levels of schooling are explored including elementary, middle school and secondary education. Prerequisites: Completion of one  English  composition  course  with  a  grade  of “C” or better and sophomore status. I, II. ED 315. General Methods. (3) Theories  and  principles  of  pedagogy;  developing and   writing   objectives   in   three   instructional domains;  steps  in  lesson  planning;  selection  and application of appropriate procedures, methods, and