Spring 2009 UCAN
Courses by City
Elko
Contact: Gay Neuberger, Extended Studies/0048
Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada,
Reno, Reno, NV 89557-0054, 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928
FAX: 784-4801 gayn@unr.edu
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education (EDE) course page for details
Ely
Contact: Colleen Goff, White Pine County School District, 1135 Ave. C, East Ely, NV 89301, 289-4851, FAX: 289-3999
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education (EDE) course page for details
Reno/Sparks
Contact: Extended Studies, Mail Stop 0048, Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0054, 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928, FAX: 784-4801
CEP 491/691 Special Topics Workshop: Communication Skills
Participants will learn to define the concepts of communication, active listening and assertive communication. An exploration of personality types and related communication styles, and planning a personal strategy for improving communication with self and significant others will also be covered.
Credits: 1
When: May 1-2; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 108/110
Instr.: Nancy Held, Ed.D., family counselor
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 109 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 003, 007, 010, 011, 015
EDUC 474/674 Bibliography and General Reference
This class is part of a seven-course series for those seeking public librarian certification through the Nevada State Library and Archives, or a school library/media services endorsement through the Nevada Department of Education. For more information about this program, contact Gay Neuberger at gayn@unr.edu; please include “Library Program” in the subject line.
Reference skills for public and school libraries that lead to a basic understanding of the concepts and methods needed to conduct successful reference transactions will be the focus of this course. Also included will be basic reference tools, electronic resources and understanding of the reference process in the digital age. Internet access and an email account are required. In addition to candidates for public librarian certification and library/media services endorsement, participants seeking to learn more about or to upgrade their current knowledge of work in public or school libraries may also find this course of interest.
Credits: 3
When: Jan. 30-April 25; Jan. 30-31, Feb. 27-28, March 27-28 and April 24-25; Fri., 4-9 p.m. and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: (Jan. 30-March 28) Building A, Rm. 224, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno; and Nevada State Library and Archives : (April 24-25) 100 N. Stewart St., Rm. E., Lower Level, Carson City
Instrs.: Joyce Cox, M.A., head of public services, Nevada State Library and Archives and Cecelia Hahn, M.A., retired librarian, Washoe County School District
Fee: $400.50, three undergraduate credits; $606.00, three graduate credits
Sched. #: 091 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 005, 006, 009, 010, 011, 012, 015
EDUC 495/695 Education Topics: Project WILD
With a focus on terrestrial wildlife and their issues, students will become familiar with wildlife management, environmental and outdoor education techniques and how they can effectively be presented to primary and secondary students. Topics will include current trends, issues and policy changes affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species in Nevada. New resources, equipment and technology available for wildlife, environmental and outdoor education programs will also be discussed.
Credits: 1
When: April 24-25; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Verdi Nature Center and Library: 270 Bridge St., Verdi
Instr.: Patrick Sollberger, M.S., wildlife staff biologist, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 306 Sect. 902 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011, 014, 015
EDUC 495/695 Education Topics: Aquatic WILD
With a focus on aquatic species and their issues, students will become familiar with wildlife management, environmental and outdoor education techniques and how they can effectively be presented to primary and secondary students. Topics will include current trends, issues and policy changes affecting wildlife, wildlife habitat and threatened and endangered species in Nevada. New resources, equipment and technology available for wildlife, environmental and outdoor education programs will also be discussed.
Credits: 1
When: May 1-2; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Nevada Dept. of Wildlife: (May 1) 1100 Valley Rd., Conf. Rm. B, Reno; and Oxbow Nature Study Area: (May 2) 3100 Dickerson Rd., Reno
Instr.: Patrick Sollberger, M.S., wildlife staff biologist, Nevada Dept. of Wildlife
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 305 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 002, 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 014, 015
Nevada Reading Week Conference EDUC 506E Topics in Educational Specialties: Literacy/Language Arts
The Nevada Reading Week Conference provides librarians and teachers of all grade levels with ways to encourage children to read for pleasure and information and to build a love of learning. Workshops focus on reading, language arts, history, science, math and using music and art in the classroom. For conference information call (775) 682-5550.
Credits: 1
When: Feb. 20-21; Fri., 4:15-9:45 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: North Valleys High School: 1470 E. Golden Valley Rd., Reno
Instr.: Ellen Fockler, M.Ed., library media technology coordinator, WCSD
Fee: $50.00, one graduate credit; and $90, conference (or $75 if preregistered), includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 062 Sect. 701 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 004, 006, 009, 010, 011, 015
EL 791 Special Topics: Nevada School Law and Constitution
A survey of federal and state legal and ethical issues will give participants a thorough overview. Successful completion of the course meets state teacher licensure requirements for Nevada School Law and Nevada Constitution.
Credits: 1
Where: UNR, Main Campus: UNR, William Raggio Building, Rm. TBA
Fee: $202.00, one graduate credit
Footnotes: 001, 004, 005, 010, 011, 015
When: March 20-21; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instr.: Gus Hill, Ph.D., associate professor, educational leadership, UNR
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 049 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
OR
When: April 17-18; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instr.: Bill Thornton, Ph.D., associate professor/chair, educational leadership, UNR
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 049 Sect. 902 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism lV: Ecological Tourism and Travel in the Caribbean Region and South America
The basics of ecological travel conducted in an ecologically sensitive manner, types of educational and ecological tours as well as trips to environmentally sensitive areas will be discussed. Geographic factors and destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera, as well as Mayan, Aztec and Incan ruins will be emphasized.
Credits: 1
When: March 28-29; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 108/110
Instr.: Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor, geography, UNR
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 108 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 006, 007, 010, 011, 015
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics:
A Vicarious Voyage of Tahoe,
Pyramid and Lahontan
The physical and human geography and the natural history of western Nevada’s most important and controversial sources of water — Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake and Lake Lahontan — will be explored. Topics will include physical processes, human uses, legal issues and future implications.
Credits: 1
When: April 3-4; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 107/109
Instr.: Chris Ryan, M.S., professor, geography, WNC
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 304 Sect. 903 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 006, 007, 010, 011, 015
GEOG 491/691 Special Topics: World of Travel and Tourism ll: Land Travel and Travel in Europe
The fundamentals of land travel including classes of hotels, reservations, tours, transportation, rental cars and Eurail passes will be covered. Geographic factors, political and economic units and destinations in Europe will be emphasized.
Credits: 1
When: April 18-19; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Main Campus: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 108/110
Instr.: Richard Eigenheer, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor, geography, UNR
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 126 Sect. 902 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 006, 007, 010, 011, 015
HP 499/699 Special Problems:
Mark Twain, Virginia City and the Comstock
This course will survey the earliest years of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode, one of the nation’s most significant mining districts. Focus will be on early Virginia City and the cultural landscape that produced Mark Twain’s career, as well as the invention of technology that dominated international mining for the next half century and the production of fabulous wealth unlike any seen before. In spite of the importance of Virginia City and the Comstock, its first few years are not clearly understood; the class is part of a larger interdisciplinary effort to explore the 1850-1860s through history, architectural history and archaeology. Students will have an opportunity to work on problems playing an important role in the interpretation of this early period. Participants are required to supply their own transportation for a Saturday field trip to Virginia City.
Credits: 1
When: April 3-4; Fri., 4-10 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UNR, Redfield Campus: (April 3) 18600 Wedge Parkway, Building A, Rm. 214, Reno; and Virginia City: (April 4) Historic sites
Instr.: Ron James, M.A., state historic preservation officer
Fee: $133.50, one undergraduate credit; $202.00, one graduate credit
Sched. #: 091 Sub. 263 Sect. 901 (Registration now available online: www.ucan.unr.edu)
Footnotes: 001, 005, 006, 007, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015
Winnemucca
Contact: Paula Wright, Humboldt County School District, 310 E. 4th St., Winnemucca, NV 89445, 623-8103, FAX: 623-8102
Social Work Courses
Please see the electronic distance education (EDE) course page for details
