The following courses have been approved during the 2007-08 academic year:
ART 307 Travel Photography (3)
A studio course featuring on-location photography. Includes travel to specific locations, regions or foreign countries. Topics include improving photographic skills, experiencing local art and culture and creating interpretations of travel experiences. Students must provide their own digital camera. Travel may be physically demanding. Course may be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: consent. Offered in selected winter and summer sessions.
ART 320 Photography II (3)
Intermediate course exploring digital photography. Emphasis is placed on aesthetics and developing personally meaningful content for portfolios. Additional topics include digital photo retouch, color correction, digital printing and creative computer techniques. Students must supply their own digital camera with manual controls. Students are responsible for the commercial development of prints. Prerequisite: ART 225. Offered each spring.
BIO 384 Developmental Biology (4)
Focuses on the process by which organisms grow and develop. Emphasizes principles and concepts that govern development in model organisms such as sea urchins, flatworms, fruit flies, zebra fish, and chickens. Regeneration of appendages, stem cells, cancer and plants are discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 311 or consent. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
CSRF 232 Religion & American Politics (4)
Identical to RELST 232.
COMM 336 Filmmaking on Hollywood, In Hollywood (3)
Investigates the historical and cultural contexts of the Hollywood film industry, exploring key cinematic texts that represent Hollywood to itself (e.g. Singing in the Rain, The Player, etc.) and examining how this genre of films has constructed a mythic place and mindset called Hollywood. This course is taught as a travel course in southern California. Prerequisite: three semester hours of communication; preferably a film history course. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
CS 331 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
Introduces the concepts, principles, and stages of computer-based information systems analysis and design. Topics include the system development environment, project management, system requirements definition, interface and structure design, and system implementation and administration. Prerequisite: CS 212 or consent. Offered on demand.
CS 332 Data Communications and Networks (3)
Introduces the fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications of computer networks. Topics include the basics of data communications, network topologies, protocols, routing and switching, naming and addressing, and network operations. Prerequisite: CS 212 or consent. Offered on demand.
CJ 340 Forensic Accounting (3)
Identical to MBE 340
CJ 420 Criminal Law: The Appellate Process (3)
Provides students with an understanding of a criminal appeal. While reviewing an actual criminal trial transcript, students are required to develop legal issues for an appeal. After discovering the precise legal issues, students prepare a legal brief for an appellate court's review. An emphasis is placed on the students' ability to create a well-reasoned argument within the context of a written legal brief. Prerequisites: CJ 387, junior/senior status, and consent. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
CJ 483 Internship Preparation Course (1)
Identical to SOC 483
EDUC 329 Curriculum and Instruction PreK-6 (3)
Skills in this course contribute to an understanding of the principles of learning; the application of skills in discipline-specific methodology; communication processes; selection and use of materials, including media and computers; and evaluation of pupil performance including interpreting and analyzing valid assessments to make teaching decisions. Another focus includes the teaching methods for English language learners, gifted and talented students and those students with disabling conditions (PK–6) and is tailored to promote student progress and preparation for the SOL assessments. Students learn methods of improving communication and involvement between schools and families, including the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Prerequisite: INST 202, EDUC 225 or consent. Offered each semester.
EDUC 366 Classroom Management and Teaching Strategies (3)
Contributes to an understanding and application of classroom behavior and management techniques, classroom community building, and individual interventions, including techniques that promote emotional well-being and teach and maintain behavioral conduct and skills consistent with the norms, standards, and rules of the educational environment. Included are assessments and management of behavior related to the best special education practice that provide positive behavioral supports; and are based on functional assessment of behavior. The course addresses diverse approaches based upon behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and practice. Approaches support professionally appropriate practices and promote positive redirection of behavior, development of social skills and of self discipline. Co-requisite: EDUC 367. Offered each semester.
EDUC 367 Classroom Management Practicum (1)
Provides an opportunity to observe classroom management strategies in multiple settings. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences early in the registration process. Pass/fail grading. Co-requisite: EDUC 366. Offered each semester.
ENG 230 Environmental Literature & Ecological Reflection (3)
Students read and discuss influential works of environmental writing, and then travel to a field location where they engage in the practice of environmental writing through a series of reflective and creative writing exercises. A portfolio of student work is published via a course website. Field locations vary. Not repeatable for additional credit without special permission. Prerequisites: ENG 105 with C or better & sophomore level literature course or consent. Offered in selected winter and summer sessions.
ENG 410 Environmental Writings (3)
Identical to ENVS 410.
ENVS 326 Environmental Policy Analysis (3)
Identical to POLS 326.
ENVS 410 Environmental Writings (3)
A study of many of the important environmental writings and how they have shaped our understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. Prerequisite: junior/senior status. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
GEOG 113 Human Geography (3)
Provides a synthesis of physical and cultural geographic concepts by developing an understanding of the relationship of the physical world to the cultural through three units: The Physical World, Cultural and Physical Interaction, and Applied Cultural and Physical Processes. Use of maps and other geographic representations, the study of physical processes, the characteristics and distribution of ecosystems, the relationship between human activity and the physical environment, the examination of cultural patterns and networks, and the impact of political forces on physical resources are explored. Offered each spring or summer.
HIST 314 First and Second Great Awakenings (3)
A study of the social, cultural, religious, and demographic causes and consequences of the First and Second Great Awakenings. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
HIST 385 Socialism, Communism, & Marxism Seminar (3)
Explores the development of socialism in Europe from the late eighteenth century through today. Examines the theoretical origins of socialism in the late eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century. Includes an analysis of Marxism and Communism as developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the mid-nineteenth century, as well as critical socialist thinkers after Marx, including August Bebel, Lenin, Rosa Luxemburg, Geog Lukacs. Our study of theory extends beyond the political realm to include an analysis of socialist/communist feminism, aesthetics, literary theory, and even home furnishing. Investigates the historical application of socialist theory to the political world. Examines mid-nineteenth century socialist protest in Europe, the Paris Commune (1871), the Russian Revolution (1917), and other social movements. Includes an analysis of communist and socialist political systems in twentieth-century Europe as well as the collapse of communist regimes in Easter Europe in the 1990s. Prerequisite: sophomore status or consent. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
HIST 405 "Born to Shop?" The History of Modern Consumer Culture in the United States (3)
(Formerly HIST 340)
Is the American Dream for sale? The history of consumer culture in the United States during the 20th century is examined. We often hear it said that we live in a consumer society, but seldom do we stop to consider what this actually means or how it came to be. In tracing this history, scholars grapple with such questions as: How has consumerism helped to shape American culture in the 20th century? Has consumer culture primarily been oppressive or liberating? How does consumer culture shape and reflect personal and group identity, whether based on gender, class, ethnicity, race, or nationality? We examine these and other questions through readings, films, and primary sources. Prerequisite: junior status or consent. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
HUM 150 Service-Learning in a Global Context (3)
Students engage in service projects in communities around the world, with a special focus on communities that have been damaged by the effects of violence, poverty, and social injustice. Students become educated about the target community, engage in a thoughtfully organized service project that addresses the particular needs of that community, and participate in structured reflection on the service experience. Prerequisite: students should be prepared to travel abroad (have valid passports, etc.) Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
HUM 231/431 A Tale of Two Cities: London and Paris (3)
A travel course through which students experience and analyze the culture of two of the world's greatest cities, not only that represented in their museums, architecture, and historic sights, but also the living culture of life today in the two capitals. The course is individually tailored to allow students to gain detailed knowledge of several aspects of London and Paris, both through research and visiting the appropriate sites. Prerequisite for 431: 75 semester hours. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
INST 414 Independently Designed Internship (1-12)
An internship course for students whose major department cannot accommodate a particular internship experience. Credit is awarded in accordance with the College's general policies for linking internship or other practical experiences with course credits and credit hours. Prerequisite: consent. Offered on demand by arrangement with an instructor.
JOUR 330 Historical Methods for Journalists (3)
Offers students an introduction to historical research methods. Provides journalists with basic historical research skills. Students learn how to conduct primary research in archives and libraries, evaluate secondary sources, engage changing historical interpretations, interview historical subjects, and write authoritative historical articles aimed at popular and scholarly audiences. Prerequisites: JOUR 201 and junior/senior status. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MBE 111 Global Commerce (3)
Introduces the opportunities and constraints posed by the ever-expanding global trade environment. It provides an overview of the concerns that may impact the modern manager in many organizations. Concepts such as multinational trade, trading blocs such as NAFTA, legal issues involved in international commerce, as well as the importance of cultural/regional characteristics are presented. Through active involvement and outside-the-classroom research, observation, and study, the student is encouraged to examine a wide range of issues as they relate to global commerce, including transnational transactions, communications, and transportation. Travel course repeatable for additional credit. Prerequisite: a valid passport. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
MBE 340 Forensic Accounting (3)
A study of the accounting methods used in solving economic-based crimes. The course includes the discussion of criminal statues relating to financial crimes, fraud investigation and prevention, techniques used in solving financial crimes, and current issues in financial investigation. Prerequisite: MBE 203. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
MATH 487 Mathematics Senior Seminar (1)
Current journal articles in mathematics are read and discussed. Topics vary and may include problem solving. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: declared mathematics major, senior status or consent. Offered each spring.
PHIL 105 Meaning, Happiness and The Good Life (3)
Examines key texts from philosophy and literature, East and West, on the meaning of life. We attempt to grapple with questions such as "Can happiness be found in the fulfillment of our desires, or in their elimination?", "Or in the worship and service of a universal being?", "Is a meaningful life a happy life?" and "What does the question "What is the meaning of life?" mean?" Offered intermittently.
PE 139 Latin Dance (1)
Covers the most popular dances of Latin America particularly those of the Caribbean region. Students have the opportunity to learn the basic steps of Latin dances such as salsa, merengue, and bachata, which have become very popular in contemporary American society. The history and origins of the dances are also studied. Offered intermittently.
PE 223 Intermediate Ballroom Dance (1)
Develops intermediate to advanced level partnership skills, techniques and pattern knowledge in the most popular social dances: foxtrot, swing, waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, and merengue. Students focus on dynamics of body movement for continuity and ease of movement in order to express the style, rhythm and unique character of each dance to the music. The origins and history of each dance are also studied. Prerequisite: PE 123 or consent. Offered each spring.
POLS 112 Introduction to American Government (3)
Offers a citizen's guide to the American political system, providing a brief overview of the Founders' constitutional design, the federal system, and politics and policy-making in the Presidency, Bureaucracy, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Covers key judicial rulings on civil rights and liberties and national powers. Gives special attention to the electoral process, the media, and the ways that ordinary citizens can influence governmental policies. Offered each semester.
POLS 326 Environmental Policy Analysis (3)
Examines environmental politics and policy by studying a set of substantive environmental policy issues to establish the issue context, define the policy problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Offered each semester.
POLS 344 European Union in World Politics (3)
Examines the foreign policies of European countries, both individually and collectively through the European Union, toward each other, regional and intergovernmental organizations, and other regions of the world. Explores other issues related to Europe’s economic and political integration, including national identities, democratic accountability, the Union’s expansion, US-European relations, the European Constitution, Turkey’s bid to join the Union, and immigration and Islam in Europe. Prerequisite: junior status or consent. Offered on demand.
POLS 359 Political Science Study Abroad (3)
Offers students the opportunity to combine the study of political science with travel abroad. This faculty-led course focuses on subfields such as theory, comparative politics, international relations and/or public policy in a meaningful foreign location. Offered on demand.
POLS 465 Wisdom of the Sages: Chinese Political Thought (3)
A survey of Chinese political thought from classical times to the 20th century. Included are works from the Confucian, Legalist, and Daoist schools, as well as such 20th century figures as Sun Yat-sen, Mao Tse-tung and Deng Shao-peng. Prerequisite: Honors and Scholars students or consent. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
PSY 356 Abnormal Psychology (3) (Formerly PSY 466)
The various categories of disturbed behavior are described in terms of their defining symptom patterns. Causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are also discussed. Prerequisite: any 200-level psychology course. Offered each spring.
RELST 232 Religion & American Politics (4)
Investigates the relationship between religion and politics in the United States, paying particular attention to the role of traditional religious identities and issues, while also acknowledging non-traditional religious movements, ideas, and issues. Emphasis is placed on upcoming elections, and students are expected to be informed of the current debates in the various national elections, which will form the basis of class discussions and student presentations. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
RELST 324 Local Religions in Practice (1)
The study of religion, long dominated by the study of what "believers" were "thinking", also has a long tradition of observing what adherents were doing. From the earliest sociologist and anthropologists, the study of religion has never been complete without an understanding of religion in practice. This course introduces students to the practices of participant-observation and ethnography, as well as to some of the foundation literature and pressing questions still asked in the study of people in the course of their religious lives. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in religious studies, or consent. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
RELST 363/463 Sports & Religion (4)
Examines the relationship between sports and religion. From the use of sports as a means of acculturation, the use of legitimate competition as a surrogate for interreligious conflict, and the competition between organized sports and organized religion for money, attention, and devotion, to the sacrality of the time and space of the field of play and elevation of athletes to modern gods, the world of athletic competition ("sports") is overflowing with religious elements, particularly (but not exclusively) in the U.S. Using a variety of disciplinary methods, this class examines this relationship, the ways in which religion and sport reinforce similar ideals, and the ways in which they are in competition with one another for the minds, hearts, and bodies of the "fans." Prerequisite for 463: junior/senior status or consent. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
SOC 275 Sociology of Sport (3)
An examination of the individual, social, and cultural significance of athletic endeavors and organized sports, including the larger social conditions in which they are embedded. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or 188. Offered fall ov even-numbered years.
SOC 483 Internship Preparation Course (1)
Designed for students intending to participate in an internship for sociology or criminal justice credit. The process of selecting an internship site, completing applications and forms, and understanding the requirements set forth by the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice can be overwhelming. Lectures and scenario training provide students with practical information that should be beneficial to students who desire an internship in SOC/CJ. Identical to CJ 483. Prerequisite: consent of internship director. Offered each fall.
SPED 382 Collaboration and Transition in Special Education (3)
Prepares students to work with families to provide successful transitions of students with disabilities throughout the educational experience to include postsecondary training, employment, and independent living that addresses an understanding of long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy, and self-determination, guardianship and legal considerations. Students learn to routinely and effectively collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsible ways. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Co-requisite: SPED 383. Offered each spring.
SPED 383 Collaboration and Transition in Special Education--Practicum (1)
Prepares students to work with families to provide successful transitions of students with disabilities throughout the educational experience to include postsecondary training, employment, and independent living that addresses an understanding of long-term planning, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy, and self-determination, guardianship and legal considerations. Students learn to routinely and effectively collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsible ways. Prerequisite: SPED 371. Co-requisite: SPED 382. Offered each spring.
SPED 465 ACT Special Education Preservice Teaching I (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in special education grades K-6. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisites: admission to the Education Department. Co-requisite: SPED 466. Offered each semester.
SPED 466 ACT Special Education Preservice Teaching II (4)
A preservice teaching experience for ACT students in special education grades 6-12. The student teaching I and II provide over 300 clock hours and 150 hours of direct instruction. The student must request a placement from the Director of Field Experiences the semester before student teaching. Seminars are included. Attendance is mandatory. Prerequisites: admission to the Education Department. Co-requisite: SPED 465. Offered each semester.
TH 330 Voice and Movement (3)
Taught in a workshop setting, students achieve intellectual and physical knowledge in the physical and vocal methods utilized to research and construct interpretations and characterizations that will lead to effective rehearsals and dynamic performances. Prerequisite: TH 210 or consent. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.