3 courses with the subject MDS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MDS 103Business and Society. (S) One unit. This course will examine the behavior of American businesses
as well as the interaction of businesses with government and society. The institutional structures of business and government will be discussed. Key issues regarding the role of business within the political, social, and natural environments will be explored. The philosophy of ethical behavior will permeate all aspects of the course. Emphasis will be placed on twentieth century issues, discussed within the framework of American economic and political history during that time. Offered fall semester.
MDS 106Ways of Knowing. (H) One unit. Human beings have the ability to learn. They do it all their lives
whether they intend to or not. In this course we shall explore what it means to learn and to know. We shall look at questions such as: How do we know about ourselves, others and the world? We shall explore ways in which we come to know, and how your education at Wagner is designed to help you in this process. We shall look at how we come to know and what it means to know. The course is designed to help you navigate ways of knowing that you are already acquainted with, as well as those that you will encounter. Offered fall semester. MDS 107 Children’s Literature and Storytelling. (H), (S) One unit. Books are the major means of transmitting our literary heritage from one generation to the next. Literature plays a strong role in helping us understand and value our cultural heritage. Developing positive attitudes toward our own culture and the cultures of others is necessary for social and personal development. Adults have the responsibility to help children become aware of the enchantment in books. They are responsible for providing books and transmitting the literary heritage contained in nursery rhymes, traditional tales, and great novels. Through this children’s literature course, students will be introduced to the various values of literature for children and the importance of considering children’s stages of development when selecting literature. Offered fall semester. MDS 109 Health and Society. (S), (U) One unit. This course will examine the determinants of health and present a synthesis of the latest scientific thinking related to mind/body/spirit healing arts practices. Society’s demand for access to complimentary healing methods and the subsequent creation of the National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine will be traced. Research outcomes pertaining to various therapies such as use of relaxation techniques, positive imagery, acupuncture, aroma therapy, biofeedback, hypnosis, therapeutic touch, and the expressive therapies of art, dance, and music will be studied from the perspective of efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Offered fallsemester.
MDS 110Educating for Democracy. (S) One Unit. Although we live in a democracy, there are many who are
disenfranchised, powerless to make positive changes in their communities and society at-large. By focusing on what it means to live democratically in our families, our schools, our community organizations, and in the larger society, this course will provide the theoretical and practical foundations for students to begin making societal changes and adding their own voice to decisions that affect them. As part of this educative process, our discussions will link theory to practice, as we explore how to educate others to engage in their communities and advocate for societal change as well. Ultimately, our discussions will revolve around one important question: “How can we best educate citizens to live in our democracy?” Offered fall semester. MDS 113 Ways of Learning. One unit. Human beings have the ability to learn. They do it all their lives, whether they intend to or not. In this course we shall explore what it means to learn and to know. In this course we will learn both about the brain structures (physiological) that enable us to learn as well as how the mind (more psychological) works. This course then explores in more depth how our minds function and how individual, family, small group and larger societal setting influence the decisions we make, knowingly or unknowingly. These 228 / 445
