New Courses 2011-2012
The following courses have been approved during the 2011-2012 academic year:
ART 406 Advanced Drawing and Painting Lab (4)
An advanced art and design course exploring two dimensional image making in traditional and nontraditional drawing and painting media. This course is designed for continued growth and exploration of materials and concepts. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: ART 305 or 306 or consent. Studio course meets 4 hours each week. Art fee.
BIO 400 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (2)
Introduces the broad research applications of SEM. Topics include sample preparation, critical point drying, sputter coating, imaging, and x-ray microanalysis. Includes weekly hands-on training with the SEM and completion of an independent research project. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Identical to EES 400. Offered in select spring semesters and Winter Session.
BIO 435 Tropical Ecology (4)
An intensive field experience in neotropical ecosystems (coral reefs, rainforests, caves, mangrove swamps, etc.), that links ecological phenomena with social and historical factors to examine the conservation of biodiversity. Field activities require moderately strenuous exercise and considerable hiking. Destinations may include Trinidad, Belize, Costa Rica, or other tropical sites. Course fee. Identical to EES 435. Offered Winter Session of even-numbered years.
EES 400 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (2)
Introduces the broad research applications of SEM. Topics include sample preparation, critical point drying, sputter coating, imaging, and x-ray microanalysis. Includes weekly hands-on training with the SEM and completion of an independent research project. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Identical to BIO 400. Offered in select spring semesters and Winter Session.
EES 435 Tropical Ecology (4)
An intensive field experience in neotropical ecosystems (coral reefs, rainforests, caves, mangrove swamps, etc.), that links ecological phenomena with social and historical factors to examine the conservation of biodiversity. Field activities require moderately strenuous exercise and considerable hiking. Destinations may include Trinidad, Belize, Costa Rica, or other tropical sites. Course fee. Identical to BIO 435. Offered Winter Session of even-numbered years.
PSY 479 Internship in Psychology (4)
Students work independently in an agency, organization, department, or other applied setting that allows for hands-on application of concepts and skills developed during the coursework in psychology. Students meet together weekly to process their experiences and complete integrative projects regarding their experiences at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: PSY 220; junior/senior psychology major; minimum GPA of 2.5; consent. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
RELST 238/338 Topics in American Religion (4)
A focused examination of religion in specific areas of American culuture. Courses offered under this designation may include the study of specific religious traditions (eg., Catholicism), movements (e.g., evangelicalism, new religions), or areas of cultural interaction (e.g., education, science) in American religion. May be repeated for credit as topics changes. Prerequisites for 300-level: sophomore status or consent. Offered spring when circumstances permit.
RELST 253/353 Topics in Religious Ethics (4)
A focused examination of ethical theory and methods, and issues in moral theology within religious traditions. Courses offered under this designation may focus on a particular religion, on a specific practice, or on a comparative approach to religious ethics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite for 300-level: sophomore status or consent. Offered when circumstances permit.
SPAN 313 Seminar in Hispanic Cultures (4)
A travel course focusing on the contrasting diversity and unifying elements of the Spanish speaking world. Topic varies depending on the destination. Students visit museums, historical landmarks, and important cultural and natural sites in the chosen destination in order to examine the historical, ethnic, and geographic aspects that contribute to the distinctive nature of Hispanic societies. Can be repeated for credit as assignments and/or itinerary varies. Counts for the study abroad requirement in the Spanish major. Prerequisite: consent. Offered in selected winter and summers sessions.
SPED 370 Foundations in Special Education (2)
Provides foundations for educating secondary students with disabilities. Covers: historical perspectives, normal development patterns, medical aspects of disabilities, family influence, and ethical issues. Also: definitions, characteristics, and learning and behavioral support needs of disabilities students. Provides knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements. Offered each semester.
