May 16, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • SM 203 - Sport Promotion and Marketing


    Students will apply fundamental marketing concepts to the sport industry. Students explore the uses of sport as a promotional vehicle. The course provides an in-depth analysis of sport as a product, sport consumer markets, and sport product markets. Students prepare and organize marketing, promotional, and public relations campaigns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SM 102 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SM 450 - Sport Venue and Event Management


    Examines the life cycle concepts of sport venue management: design, construction, financing, and operations in private sport clubs, interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, recreational programming, and professional sport franchises.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SM 203, SM 215, SM 335, and SM 350 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SM 405 - Sports Law


    An in-depth analysis of the legal issues specific to the sport industry. Emphasis on tort liability, contract liability, contract law, and constitutional law. Current legal cases researched and analyzed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SM 203, SM 215 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 241 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences


    Students will analyze research data from contemporary studies in the fields of psychology, medicine, and other social sciences using the computer software program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).  They will also apply their understanding to the critical analysis and interpretation of SPSS generated data.  Topics include: descriptive statistics (e.g., measures of central tendency and variability), and parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics (e.g., correlation, simple linear and multiple regression, t-tests, one-way and factorial ANOVA and ANCOVA, and Chi-square tests of independence and goodness of fit).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100, HMS 100 or CJ 100.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PE 205 - Strategies in Physical Education


    Explores the cooperative learning pedagogy continuum through the medium of constructivist pedagogy. Through lecture, discussion, action research, technology, and practical sessions (game labs), students will explore pathways to successful teaching experiences. Topics include psychomotor appropriateness, learning preferences and tactical analysis. Students will develop unit and lesson plans as well as micro teach their peers.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum


    Focus on the teaching of specific subject areas in unison with the developmental needs of children in preK–2. Students will research current curriculum materials and curriculum development trends. Lesson plans, units, and learning centers will be designed by students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ED 101 and ED 102 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 220 - Strategies of Teaching in the Elementary Classroom


    This course provides an introduction to elementary education (grades 1–6) through class content, planning and participation in an elementary school. Competencies in classroom communications skills are stressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ED 101 and ED 102 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PE 234 - Strength and Conditioning


    A focus on the principles of strength and conditioning as applied to physiological function and adaptations. Emphasis is placed on biomechanics, sports specific training, functional progression, teaching methodology, and program design. Administrative issues as well as other topics relating to the field of strength and conditioning are presented.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 101 or BIO 201.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 323 - Stress and Illness


    How do the psychological stressors of contemporary life affect our health? We will study the influence of stress and its management on the function of the cardiovascular system, metabolism, development and growth, sex and reproduction, the immune system, pain, memory and sleep. We will also examine the interaction between the stress response and the incidence and course of psychiatric diseases like depression and anxiety, as well as factors like individual differences in personality, spirituality, and socioeconomic status.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • AT 308 - Structural Kinesiology


    This course will provide the student with lecture and laboratory study of human tissue histology and musculoskeletal anatomy. The focus is on gaining knowledge of anatomical components and applying this information to a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on functional understanding of bones, muscles, ligaments, blood supply, innervation, and disability after injury.  Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AT 203 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 4)
  
  • MUS 220 - Studio Audio Production I


    This course covers the basics of audio production in a controlled studio environment. The emphasis is on learning the fundamental practices and operations of a recording studio emphasizing the role of the studio engineer.

  
  • MUS 221 - Studio Audio Production II


     

    This course builds on the practices and techniques examined in Studio Audio Production I. The emphasis is on further managing the practices and operations of recording studios. Students develop skills as a studio engineer with emphasis on recording acoustic and electric instruments, live performance and advanced digital audio workstation (DAW) operation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MUS 220 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • PHT 202 - Studio Photography I


    This course introduces fundamental methods and concepts for creating photographic lighting, as well as the use of the studio as a context for creation and expression. The use of studio lights and the methods of lighting are applied to subjects and assignments found in commercial and fine art practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PHT 216. (Formerly PHT 301)


    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PHT 302 - Studio Photography II


    The extensive use of the “model on location“ to solve problems in advertising, fashion, corporate and industrial photography. Large, medium and small format cameras are used to create both black and white and color images for commercial purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PHT 301.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • XXX 388 - Study Tour


    A semester-long course that culminates in a faculty led field experience.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 030 - Subject Matter Lab


    This test preparation program provides Specific content and test-taking strategies for three of the MTEL subject matter tests: Early Childhood, General Curriculum, and Physical Education. Required of all students in Elementary, Early Childhood, and Physical Education programs.

    (Cr: 0)
  
  • ID 340 - Sustainability and Design


    An investigation into sustainability and interior design. Through assigned readings, discussion, research, lectures, field trips and guest speakers, students will gain a broad understanding of the need to review our relationship with the earth.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ID 206 - Sustainable Materials and Specifications


    Students investigate the properties of interior finishes, furniture and textiles. The appropriate selection and specification of materials based upon code, occupant comfort, universal design, sustainability and aesthetics is researched. Life cycle analysis and life cycle costing and software analysis tools are used to determine the source, manufacture, use, transportation and disposal of a product. Viable information sources for sustainable products are explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ID 102, ID 103, ID 200 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HTM 314 - Sustainable Tourism


    A study of the underlying principles and practices in domestic and international tourism, this course includes issues that contribute to travel and tourism development. Focus is on the economic, social/cultural and ecological impacts of tourism and how policy and planning play a role in creating sustainability in traditional and emerging markets. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ACC 325 - Tax Accounting


    Provides a basic knowledge of the United States federal taxation system and its operation, including a fundamental understanding of the current law, principles and practice relating to taxation of individuals and other entities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ACC 175.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 230 - Technology Applications in Criminal Justice


    This course provides an overview of the use of information technology systems within the criminal justice community and examines the evolution of information technology in criminal justice, applied uses of today’s technology in criminal justice and the integration of technology into police operations, court and prosecution services and correctional administration. Students will explore technologies and systems that criminal justice practitioners use and depend on every day including, but not limited to, database systems, analytical software, information sharing and communications interoperability, mapping and geo-spatial software; biometrics, and networking and information security services.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 450 - Telecommunications and Wide-Area Networking


    A continuation of CSC 350, this course covers the architecture, interfaces, protocols and technologies of high-speed broadband networks and their access points (DSL, Cable Modems). Topics include Wide Area Networking protocols such as MPLS, ATM, Frame-Relay, and Gigabit Ethernet. This course will also introduce computational complexity as used in routing algorithms, queuing theory as well as congestion control and QoS algorithms, as well as security for broadband networks.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 350.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 350 - Terrorism Studies


    This course investigates the context, causes, correlates, and consequences of the crime of terrorism from a broad range of academic perspectives. The individual, group, and organizational factors that motivate international and domestic terrorist groups to action will be covered, in addition to common strategies designed to reduce the threat of terrorism and mitigate its effects on society. An interdisciplinary course, CJ350 references the distinct fields of history, political science, international studies, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, human services, and victimology.
     

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 205 - The American Court System


    An examination of the preadjudication and adjudication stages of the criminal process. The roles of the various participants in the criminal trial will also be examined. Focus is on the manner in which the trial system works and the rules governing its operation.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 229 - The American West


    Surveys the history of the American West from the pre-colonial era to the recent past. Topics include the Lewis and Clark expedition; the impact of westward expansion and government policies on Native Americans; the significance of the frontier in American history and culture; the building of the transcontinental railroad; the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; and the West in popular culture. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 204 - The Art of American Identity


    This course examines the role that identity has played and continues to play in the production of American art. Some of the key issues that students will explore are: What is identity? What constitutes art? Is there a direct correlation between ones sense of communal and/or individual identity and art that is produced?

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 350 - The Automobile in American Life


    Touching on the history of American labor, technology, business, culture, cities, and design, this course will examine how the automobile has revolutionized American society over the last century. The ways in which an American “car culture” changed social mores, created new leisure opportunities, and spurred the development of suburbs, roadside architecture and auto oriented institutions such as motels and strip malls will also be explored. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 223 - The Bible as Literature


    Introduces students to the Bible as a literary and historically grounded text. Emphasis will be on the literary, ethical, political, philosophical, and theological uses of scripture by Jews and Christians. Topics will include God and the problem of evil, slavery and freedom, prophecy and justice, history and historical context, gender and race, and law and ethics. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SP 310 - The Cinema of Spain (Offered in Spain)


    An introduction to contemporary Spanish cinema, this course will acquaint with the historical and cultural contexts of Spanish film. Students will explore and analyze the works and artistry of prominent Spanish filmmakers. The class will be taught in Spanish with the goal of increasing fluency in Spanish.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 230 - The Contemporary Television Industry


     An overview of the business side of television. The course will cover the history and development of television as a mass medium.  Students will study economic, programming and distribution models of the past and present and consider the future of the business in the digital world. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HTM 320 - The Cultural History of Food


    Survey concentrated on food and its historical impact on civilizations from prehistoric to present. An overview of the development of agricultural practices and their relationship to global and regional cuisine. Food as a cultural identifier, its role in commerce and the advent of the restaurant are examined. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.



    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy


    Examining the philosophy of the early childhood schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, students explore the “culture of childhood” and the images and potentials of the young child within that culture.  This course focuses on translating the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia into American culture and implementing Reggio-inspired practices into early childhood and elementary programs.  Students learn how to facilitate learning experiences that encourage young children to explore, to wonder, to investigate, and to construct knowledge.  

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SOC 215 - The Family


    A study of the American family in the process of adaptation and change: mate selection, commitment and marital adjustment, conflict resolution, singlehood, alternative lifestyles, dual-career marriages, parenthood, divorce, and the family in various stages of development.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HTM 315 - The History and Appreciation of Wine


    With a history dating back eight thousand years, students will explore how wine is woven into modern day traditions and cultures. A major focus will be on French and American wines and how they illustrate the larger differences in philosophies between Old and New World wines. The wine making process, viticulture and market trends will also be discussed.  The sensory evaluation of wine is a component of this course consequently students must be 21 years of age. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.



    Prerequisites & Notes
    Age 21, junior or senior class status, and permission of instructor. Course Fee: $50.00

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 245 - The History of Modern China


    This course is a survey of Chinese history from 1800 until the contemporary period. This course examines the experience and interpretation of the 1911 Revolution, the Nationalist Revolution, the Communist Revolution and the Cultural Revolution. The course also considers the role of the West in China ’s development, China ’s place in the East Asian world, intellectual trends, economic transformation, the natural environment, and the dilemmas of modernity for Chinese governments, intellectuals and working people. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes



    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 300 - The Juvenile Justice System


    An examination of the underlying theory and operation of the juvenile justice system. Analysis of the procedures used to process an alleged juvenile delinquent through the justice system and the impact of juvenile delinquency on the general society will be conducted. The course will also focus on the similarities and differences between the juvenile and the adult criminal justice system.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • MTH 205 - The Mathematics of Music


    Students will be introduced to the deep and plentiful connections between mathematics and music, focusing  on  the analysis of the mathematical structure of sound, the mathematical models of the theory of the consonance, symmetry in Western music, and computer sound synthesis. Previous knowledge of musical notation is not required, some high school mathematics recommended. Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 215 - The New Europe


    An overview of the historical development of European political and cultural identity from 1947 to present day. One of the major elements of the course will be the study of common economic policies, as well as the introduction of the Euro and its impact on global relations. In addition, this course will examine the future challenges presented by the growth of the European Union, its stability and the question of the European constitutional and institutional reforms.  Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 202 - The Novel


    An examination of the novel, including its origins in the eighteenth century, the development of the form, and the themes and concerns that have given life to the genre from the 18th century to the present. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 310 - The Power of Play in the Classroom


    This course explores the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative benefits of play in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Through interactive learning experiences, readings, and discussions, students examine the nature of play, its disappearance in our schools, and its importance in the development of the whole child.  Students develop a rationale for play as a fundamental component of the curriculum, design developmentally appropriate learning environments, and create play-based learning experiences. Students explore the teacher’s role in observing, facilitating, and assessing play. Inclusive play-based intervention strategies for children with developmental delays will be addressed.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • MUS 240 - The Rise of Rock and Roll


    Critically examines rock and roll through case studies that illuminate important trends in the development and evolution of rock and roll as the dominant form of musical environment in the mid to late twentieth century.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 225 - The Salem Witch Trials


    Explores the history of and myths surrounding the Salem witch trials, and, more generally, the politics of scapegoating. Readings, including trial transcripts, will focus on the origin, development, and legacy of the trials, and on Puritanism, witchcraft, legal practices, and the status of women in colonial-era New England. Visits to local historical sites will enhance understanding of the trials. The course will also examine more recent witch-hunts and instances of hysteria associated with McCarthyism, AIDS, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SM 350 - The Sport Enterprise


    This course integrates the theories of finance, economics, and accounting with sport management concepts. Students study the diverse forms of sport ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility, and economic impact statements. Advanced topics include organizational budgets, financial strategies, and labor economics. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ECN 201, ECN 202 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HMS 427 - The Victimization of Children


    This course will cover the history of child victimization as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, how the media treats child victimizations, and contemporary policies. The course will focus on child victimization in the United States, but will also examine international victimization of children.  The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of childhood victimization and the resources available to address it.  The course is also intended to cultivate the knowledge and skills that will allow students to critically evaluate representations of childhood victimization in a variety of contexts.


     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CJ 100, HMS 100, or CJ 241, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 402 - Theories and Methods of Art History


    Studies the theoretical and methodological foundations of Art History. Examines the growth of the field and critiques the underlying assumptions brought to bear on the study of the history of art. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 101, ART 102, and senior class status.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling


    This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in the theories and practices of counseling and psychotherapy in current use. Students will learn from both a practical and theoretical perspective how the predominant theories in psychology apply in clinical casework along with gaining an understanding of the personal characteristics of effective counselors and psychotherapists and the ethical and multicultural issues they encounter.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    At least six credits in psychology.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 320 - Theories of Personality


    Focus on the nature, theories, and methods of investigation of personality. Major theoretical perspectives are covered, including the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal and humanistic theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PE 201 - Theory and Practice in Coaching


    The study of principles and concepts in coaching. Sport philosophy, psychology, motivation, sport management, and pedagogy will be discussed and analyzed throughout the course. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental instruction, practice organization, and understanding the problems/issues associated with coaching.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 303 - Theory and Research in Visual Design


    Theories and practices of visual design will be investigated within the ecological complex of population, technology, social organization, culture, and physical environment. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated Core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • AT 305 - Therapeutic Exercise


    Introduction to basic theories and applications of exercise rehabilitation as they relate to orthopedic and sports injuries. Pathophysiological response to injury and basic evaluative skills form the foundation that allows students to design and implement exercise programs for specific sports injuries. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AT 203.

    (Cr: 4)
  
  • AT 307 - Therapeutic Modalities


    Introduction to basic theories and applications as they relate to orthopedic and sports injuries. Physiologic behavior of pain and its effect on sports injury forms the foundation to understanding the effects of heat, cold, electrical stimulation currents and other physical modalities. Includes lecture and laboratory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AT 203.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 205 - Three-Dimensional Design


    An introduction to the language of three dimensional experience. An investigation by means of studio projects of the concepts, principles and processes used to generate experientially effective, three-dimensional structures-in-space and structures-of-space. Different applications of principles of three dimensional design will be considered, including package and product design, interiors, architecture, and landscaping.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 115 or ID 102, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 230 - Time-Based Art Media


    Time-Based Art Media will address notions of the image/object and how meaning is alerted through the manipulation of time. This course provides an introduction to the basic practices of time-based art and media; including animation, sound, video, and performance, with emphasis on narrative, planning of action, and sequencing of images. Basic production techniques, project planning, linear and non-linear narrative, and the integration of various media to explore the possibilities of time-based experiences are fundamental components of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 105, VC 105.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BEN 401 - Tissue Engineering


    This course explores the growing field of tissue engineering with examples of replacing both soft and hard tissues. Students must consider the benefits and drawbacks of synthetic and biological scaffolds for different applications. Students will apply knowledge obtained from reviews of recent literature towards real-world organ replacement solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BEN 310.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 290 - Topics In Education


    Focuses on a range of issues significant to the field of education, including school reform, service learning in schools, school diversity, pedagogy and classroom assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • MTH 415 - Topics in Geometry


    This course is an introduction to linear geometry in space and convex 3-polytopes. Topics to be discussed include coordinates in space, linear/affine/convex combinations, linear systems of inequalities, faces and f-vectors of polytopes, regular/archimedian solids, 3-dimensional symmetry groups, and planar graphs. Covers classical results such as Cauchy’s rigidity theorem, Eberhard’s theorem, Euler’s theorem, Hilbert’s third problem, and Steinitz’ theorem. The theoretical discussions will be supplemented with plenty of concrete examples and hands-on projects.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
     MTH 310 or MTH 237 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • LST 108 - Topics in Languages


    Each section of this course will provide students with an introduction to a different foreign language, from Italian and Portuguese to Arabic and German. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 210 - Topics in Literature


    Each section of this course will explore in depth a different literary theme or topic, such as the detective story, bestsellers, or literature on film. Course may be taken more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BUS 440 - Topics in Real Estate Seminar


    Explores in depth an aspect of owning and operating real estate as an investment. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include the financing, development and/or management of real estate properties, and issues related to owning and managing real estate investment trusts and portfolios. Students may take more than one section of this course providing the topic is different from one section to the next.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     ACC 205 or BUS 210 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 218 - Topics in World History


    Each section of this course will explore in depth a different aspect of world history, such as the history of a country, region, cultural or political movement. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BEN 430 - Transport Phenomena


    This course explores how mass transfer, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics are key to the design of devices for biomedical applications. Examples like the transport of drugs in organs and organisms and the role of fluids in the development of disease demonstrate the powerful that physics predictions play in understanding biology. Modeling in Matlab will be used to test how changes affect natural and engineered systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MTH 431.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 281 - TV Studio Production


    Basic and advanced techniques of live studio production through hands-on production experience. Topics include producing and directing in a multi-camera environment, pre-production for a variety of formats, camera operation, graphics, live video switching, and editing roll-ins from tape shot in the field.  Students will produce, direct, and crew in group workshop productions.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 235 - Twentieth Century Fiction


    A brief introduction to the art of fiction followed by close readings of modern master works. American short stories and novels will be compared to masterpieces from other cultures in order to view fiction as an international phenomenon and, even within nations (such as the United States), as multicultural in nature. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • VC 225 - Typography 1


    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of letter form design and function, along with the creative and functional aspects of typographic communication in general. It is designed to give an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    VC 203.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • VC 325 - Typography II


    In this course, students will continue development of their craftsmanship with respect to both functional and expressive aspects of the art of typography. More complicated forms of typographic communication will be explored, including environmental design, signage systems, and text and image relationships, as well as refined techniques in dealing with typography across various media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    VC 225.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • XXX X96 - Undergraduate Research Independent Study


    Students work with a faculty member on a discipline-based research project. Students will have a substantive and specified role in the research process. Individual study requires a formal proposal that is developed in collaboration between the student and faculty mentor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore or higher class status and permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice


    Provides an overview of research factors that both increase and decrease trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse. All forms of sexual victimization will be addressed including sexual assault, date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, clergy abuse, and rape in times of civil strife or war. Myths and misconceptions will be explored, as well as historical and global implications. Strategies for completing sexual victim trauma assessments for all ages of victims will be taught as well as more advanced and “cutting edge” techniques for treating victims of sexual victimization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100 and PSY 335, and junior class status, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 103 - United States History I


    A survey of the early American experience from European discoveries to the Civil War. Topics considered include the Colonial era, the American Revolution, early political developments and the origins of industrialization. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 104 - United States History II


    A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include “Big Business,” the Spanish American War, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal and World War II. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SOC 300 - Urban Sociology


    An analysis of the effects of urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancement on the structure, composition, and life styles of communities. Emphasis is given to trends in sub-urbanization, urban renewal, urban social and economic problems, as well as community development policies. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes



    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 241 - Victimology


    Examination of current theory and research regarding victims of crime. Devotes attention to concepts such as victim vulnerability and victim culpability. In addition, the course discusses the implications of a victim oriented perspective for the administration of justice and assesses current victim programs, including restitution, mediation, and compensation. (Formerly CJ 356)

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 361 - Victorian Secrets: Fear and Hypocrisy in Victorian Literature


    This British literature course will focus on the texts of the Victorian 19th century. The course will examine fiction, poetry and drama that represent Britain’s anxious negotiation of 19th century identity from self-assured beacon of industrial progress and proud seat of World Empire, to symbol of urban exploitation and disappearing rural tradition. The course will also examine the development of Victorian aesthetic forms, from the role of the Victorian third person narrator, to the rise of didactic poetic rhythms, to the structure of dialogue in late Victorian dramatic satire. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

     

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • ART 101 - Visual Art and Cultural Values I: Prehistory to c. 1310


    Explores the production of art from prehistory (40,000 BCE) through the Medieval Period (1400 CE). Examines art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists in this span of time, and familiarizes the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 102 - Visual Art and Cultural Values II: Early Fourteenth Century to the Present


    Examines the production of art from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Explores art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists of these eras, and acquaints the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 260 - Visual Programming I


    An introduction to programming principles using visual programming. Practical issues such as program design, documentation, style, and user-interface design are central to the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 160 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 261 - Visual Programming II and Object-Oriented Design


    An advanced class in visual programming, the course addresses principles and topics central to effective application development, including project management, debugging, testing, coding styles and the project life cycle in visual programming technology. A focus on object-oriented techniques and architecture in visual programming technology that make it possible for programmers to rapidly develop applications using pre-built objects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 260 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • VC 230 - Web Page Design


    The Internet and its social implications, the development and design of a Web site, and other issues relating to effective Web site creation are covered. An introduction to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and to Web page layout software are addressed as well. Students will learn how to integrate text, graphics, sound, animation, and video into an effective web page. Planning, implementation, and maintenance of a Web site is also covered in this class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    VC 203.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 401 - Web Programming II - Interactive Web Applications


    An advanced examination and application of server-side web programming and client communication technologies that facilitate interactive web applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 200, CSC 340.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 215 - Web-based Media Production


    An introduction to the production and post-production aspects of web based video.  Topics include the aesthetics and history of web based media, software tools for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated file types, audio and video codecs, and software players. Students will learn to produce video for the web by shooting, editing, and encoding assigned projects

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CMM110 or permission of the instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 200 - Website Development and Programming


    An examination of the key technologies and applications used for Internet productions. The course reviews the development of the internet as a communication medium and some of the areas in which it has an impact on society. Topics covered include basic Internet applications, digital imaging techniques, as well as an introduction to audio and video production for the web. This course is offered in a Windows OS environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes



    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PES 114 - Weight Training and Conditioning


    Students will learn the correct techniques associated with current practices in weight training/conditioning. Instructional methods will be utilized in various types of free weights, the universal, and single and multifunctional machines. Students learn the major muscle groups used for each performed exercise and the scientific basis for strength training and conditioning. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to develop individual and/or group strength training and conditioning programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Physical Education major or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 1)
  
  • HST 101 - Western Civilization I


    A survey of European history from earliest times to the Renaissance. Included in the topics for discussion are Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages and the rise of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 102 - Western Civilization II


    A survey of European developments from the 17th century to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on the “modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • REL 255 - Western Religious Thought


    Explores the developments and trends of religious thought in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through a historical survey of some of the most influential authors from these traditions, we will explore the continuity and changes in these communities, and how they have developed in relation to their surrounding cultures and one another. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 315 - Women and Literature


    Study of literature by and about women including the diverse images and roles of women as they are recorded by representative writers in America and England. Reading selections reflect the diversity of ethnic and racial traditions in the United States and the variety of social, political, and economic backgrounds of women’s experience. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Educations and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 315 - Women and the Arts


    Investigates both images of women and images by women in the arts. Traces the historical evidence for women artists in ancient periods, surveys women artists of historical periods, and explores theories and methods about the links between gender and art production. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior/senior class status.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 340 - Women in American History and Culture


    Surveys the history of American women from the colonial era to the present, analyzing their struggles for gender equity and gains in business, education, politics, athletics and other realms. The course examines women’s movements in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the portrayal of women in the media. Adopting a multicultural and multiracial perspective, the course compares and contrasts the experiences of women differentiated by race, ethnicity, class, and geographic region. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 357 - Workplace and School Violence


    This course focuses on the global phenomena of workplace and school violence, how these forms of violence can be prevented, and what can be done to limit the harm and help those who have been directly or indirectly affected. These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, business, education, criminal justice, human services, history, and political science.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    An introductory social science course (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, OR CJ 100) or permission of instructor. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 240 - World Dance Cultures


    This course investigates and compares several dance traditions from around the world. From Bharata Natyam to Flamenco, Capoeira to B-boying, students learn the many roles dance can play in society including religious devotion, healing, political resistance, community bonding and “high art.” Students discover how cultural beliefs about gender, politics, economics, family and the arts are embedded in dance practices. The way dance practices along the African Diaspora and other historic migration routes display the cross-cultural transmission of ideas is also explored. Students begin to understand how movement creates and communicates cultural meanings. Each class will contain both analysis and movement practice. No dance experience is required. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BIO 242 - World Disease


    The study of the biology of major diseases that impact our society and other parts of the world, especially underdeveloped and overpopulated regions. The course examines the biological, social, historical, and economic problems involved in eradication, prevention and cure. Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore class status. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 325 - World Geography


    A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus will be on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion and urban space. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the culture and environment of various regions. Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 110 - World History I


    Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 111 - World History II


    Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course will examine the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.




    (Cr: 3)

  
  • ENG 313 - World Literature


    An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course will examine representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • POL 110 - World Politics


    Provides a general introduction to processes, issues, and policies in world politics.  Course moves from the city-state politics of Ancient Greece to the current nation-state-based “multipolar” world, examining the origins of war and peace, the relationships between politics and economic life, and the rules and norms of international interaction in the era of globalization. By weighing different arguments and concepts, students will make their own assessments of the changing global political order and challenges that the international community faces. Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • REL 104 - World Religions


    A survey of major world faiths, focusing on beliefs and teachings concerning God, humanity, the world, concepts of salvation and destiny. The course also explores worship and cultural contribution of the various religions, as well as their influences in the world today. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 305 - Writing for Inquiry


    An advanced writing course that helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills as well as the spirit of questioning and inquiry. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 207 - Writing for Media


    An introduction to the styles and formats used for writing for various genres and media with an emphasis on print and broadcast journalism. The course will cover, but is not limited to, writing and reporting for print, radio and television; generating a screen play for film; writing reviews; writing for blogs; and writing for photo essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 255 - Writing for the Screen


     Students learn dramatic and documentary forms of writing for the screen with the goal of producing materials that can be applied to actual productions in subsequent CMM courses.  Format, character, conflict, story structure, transition, revision and preparation will be explored through exercises, class readings, short screenplays and class critiques. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.


    Prerequisites & Notes

    CMM 110 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • ART 266 - Writing in the Arts Seminar


    This seminar introduces students to various types and styles of art writing. It provides practical experience in writing artist statements, press releases, educational materials, exhibition critiques, and critical and historical essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LST 100, ENG 101 or the equivalent.

    (Cr: 3)
 

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