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SP - 102 Basic Spanish & Culture II3
Expands on the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a focus on building cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world. This lecture course is designed for students who have previously studied the language at the elementary level. It is the second of two basic Spanish courses and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 101 . Students who have completed two years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 101 Basic Spanish & Culture I3
Introduces the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an added emphasis on developing cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world. This lecture course is crafted for students who have had little or no previous study of the language. It is the first of two basic Spanish courses and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Provides learners with little to no prior Spanish education with a general and healthcare-related vocabulary introduction, sound patterns, and basic grammar. This lecture course is the first of a sequence of courses designed specifically for healthcare professionals. In addition, this course emphasizes the development of cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Expands the acquisition of new vocabulary and linguistic structures in a cultural and communicative context while building on students’ previous speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. This lecture course combines artistic, historical, and societal aspects to broaden students’ understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world including the Hispanic communities in the U.S. This course requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 201 . Students who have completed four years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 230 Intermediate Medical Spanish I3
Provides intermediate Spanish education to students by covering general and healthcare-related vocabulary, sound patterns, and intermediate grammar. This lecture course is the third in a series of courses tailored to healthcare professionals. This course emphasizes the development of cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 102 or SP 131 . Students who have completed three years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 201 Intermediate Spanish & Culture I3
Emphasizes the acquisition of new vocabulary and linguistic structures in a cultural and communicative context while building on their previous speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. This lecture course combines artistic, historical, and societal aspects to broaden students’ understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world including the Hispanic communities in the U.S. This course requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 102 . Students who have completed three years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 131 Basic Medical Spanish II3
Provides learners with some basic Spanish education with a general and healthcare-related vocabulary introduction, sound patterns, and basic grammar. This lecture course is the second in a sequence of courses designed specifically for healthcare professionals. In addition, this course emphasizes the development of cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 101 . Students who have completed two years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
MA - 109 Survey of Mathematics3
A study of mathematics using an analytical approach with selections from set theory, graph theory, algebra, geometry, and probability. An emphasis will be placed on developing an appreciation of the way mathematicians think and the contribution of mathematics to the understanding of the world. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
Limited to first-year students or with permission of the First Year Writing Director.
PH - 203 Introductory Physics I5
First of a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics, covering kinematics, Newton’s Laws, forces in nature, circular motion, conservation of momentum and energy, impulse, work, rotational motion and torque, gas laws, fluid statics and dynamics, and thermodynamics. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-201 or PH-211. Course fee.
A course designed to give prospective teachers an understanding of the underlying concepts of fundamental mathematics: set theory, number relations, number theory, fractions and decimals, and problem solving techniques. A preparation for the state certification exam, the course is an in-depth study, developing conceptual understandings required for teaching children. Open only for Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECE) majors and Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) students. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
Covers a detailed understanding of supply and demand analysis, elasticity, consumer and firm behaviors, price and output determination under various market structures and a review of current economic issues.
An introduction to mathematical concepts and techniques useful in business and the social sciences. Topics include linear functions, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, linear programming, and mathematics of finance. Applications and elementary mathematical modeling will be stressed. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
A comprehensive overview of macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, government debt and deficits, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, stabilization techniques, and international trade. Emphasis placed on contemporary macroeconomic issues.
Emphasizes quantitative methods for decision making. Topics discussed include the nature of probability and statistics, frequency distributions and graphs, organization and analysis of data, elementary probability theory and techniques, discrete probability distributions, the normal distribution, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, and hypothesis testing. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
An introduction to academic writing, reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The course focuses on the analysis of texts and various rhetorical situations, information literacy, technology, and written and oral communication. Together with EN 104 , this course is a prerequisite for all English courses above the 100 level.
An introduction to argumentative writing and research. The course develops competence in research, information literacy, technology, and written and oral communication. Together with EN 103 , this course is a prerequisite for all English courses above the 100 level.
A survey of the history and culture of the western hemisphere to 1877. The course begins with the ancient societies of the Americas, paying particular attention to the development of the United States. Emphasizing the connectedness of European, African, Native American, and Asian cultures, the course concludes with the era of the American Civil War.
An examination of early modern and modern civilization in a global context. The course emphasizes the interaction between Europeans, Asians, Africans and Americans from the 16th century to the present. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis.
An introduction to the values and ideas of the West as they have developed from ancient times to the seventeenth century. The course also introduces students to the discipline of history as a unique approach to the understanding of human civilization and culture. Not open to students who have taken PO-201.
Provides the background necessary to study calculus. Topics include relations, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, and applications. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
Focuses on the development of the United States during the modern era and its relationshiop to the world from the late 19 th century through the present. Students will develop historical thinking and writing skills by examining immigration, imperialism, the changing nature of a captialist economy, global wars and conflicts, and cultural movements and by engaging with primary and secondary sources. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis.
An introduction to differential calculus. Topics include limits and continuity; differentiation of elementary functions; product, quotient and chain rules; local linear approximations; implicit differentiation; related rates; extrema; concavity; curve sketching; mathematical modeling; antiderivates; applications. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning.
An introduction to problem solving skills using the Java programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects and classes. Topics include algorithms, syntax and semantics, input and output, control structures, subroutines, data types, decision structures, file processing concepts, exceptions and user-interface design. Use of Java Integrated Development Environment tool. Course fee.
An introduction to integral calculus. Topics include Riemann sums; methods of indefinite and definite integration including substitution, parts, trigonometric substitution and partial fractions; the Fundamental Theorem; improper integrals; separable differential equations. Applications include area; volume; average value; growth and decay and probability.
Continuation of CH 101 , emphasizing quantitative chemical problem-solving skills. Topics include behavior and theory of gases, properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions and chemical kinetics. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
This course introduces science majors to quantitative measurements, a simplified theory of atoms and molecules, quantitative study of the conservation of matter and energy, stoichiometry, the classes of chemical reactions, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and the periodic table of elements. It prepares the student for CH 102 or CH 104 . Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
The study of human impacts on the natural support systems of the earth will be studied, including pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. Field trips demonstrate local environmental concepts and issues. Each student will research and report on a local environmental issue. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
An introduction to the science of biology. This course exposes the student to the unifying characteristics of organisms that reveal their evolutionary inter-relationships. Topics broadly introduced include biochemistry, cellular biology and physiology, metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics and evolution. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
First of a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics, covering topics including kinematics, Newton’s Laws of motion, forces in nature, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, fluid mechanics, kinetic theory of gases, and thermodynamics, with an emphasis on problem solving. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-203. Course fee.
PH - 202 General Physics II: Wave Phenomena and Electromagnetism5
Second of two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics, covering topics including electric forces and fields, electric potential, electronic circuits, magnetic forces and fields, inductance, mechanical waves, EM waves, reflection, refraction, image formation, interference, and wave optics, with an emphasis on problem solving. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-204. Course fee.
Second of a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics, covering electric forces and fields, electric potential and energy, circuits, magnetism, induction, oscillatory motion, wave phenomena, reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, wave optics, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-202 or PH-212. Course fee.
A course designed to acquaint the student with an understanding of music through listening, basic sight-singing, solfege and keyboard skills. Topics will include common musical terms, melody, harmony, simple dictation, harmony, and musical forms.
An overview of psychology that emphasizes how psychologists function as scientists. Topics include research methods, psychobiology, motivation, perception, consciousness, learning, cognition, development, personality, psychology and health, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social relationships. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis.
An analysis of the basic principles of the Federal Constitution, political parties, the electoral process and the political character and behavioral pattern of the American voter. The structure and processes of the Congress, the presidency and judiciary are examined. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis.
Cross-listed with WC 107 . An analysis of the political culture, political institutions, and organizations in Central Europe. This course will focus on the communist era, as well as the transition to democracy, and current affairs. In addition to comparisons across countries, issues such as democratization, dual transition, and democratic consolidation will be discussed. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Accounting for planning, control and managerial decision making. Topics include cost flows, cost- volume-profit analysis, operating and cash budgets, product costing, responsibility accounting, variable costing, relevant costs, and the contribution approach to decision making.
Introduction to the concepts and practices of measuring and communicating financial information by business entities, including financial position, income, and cash flows.
This is the second semester course in corporate financial reporting. This semester will cover long-lived assets and liabilities and the effect of these valuations on income, owner’s equity, and will conclude with in-depth coverage of the Statement of Cash Flows.
A study of the legal process and how the law affects the internal and external relationship of business organizations. This course is designed to identify the restraints placed on the actions taken by business organizations and how they affect business decisions. An introduction to the law of contracts, agency, torts, and business organizations is included.
An introductory study of the principles and concepts of federal income taxation of individuals. Students will be familiarized with the tax research process and will acquire a foundation of knowledge for preparation of tax compliance forms.
An study of U.S. financial reporting standards and how they relate to the preparation of statements of financial position, income, and cash flows. Specific emphasis is on asset valuation.
A course which covers the topics contained in the Regulation section of the Uniform CPA Examination. Study of federal income taxation as it applies to corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, and the law of commercial transactions as it applies to secured transactions, bankruptcy, and securities regulations. Coursework includes participation in the IRS-sponsored VITA program. Not offered through Adult Studies.
Study of accounting for corporate mergers and acquisitions, preparation of consolidated financial statements, partnerships, foreign currency translation, and branches. Accounting and reporting for governmental not-for-profit organizations and other selected topics are examined.
A course which covers the topics contained in the Regulation section of the Uniform CPA Examination. Study of Federal income taxation as it applies to corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, and the law of commercial transactions as it applies to secured transactions, bankruptcy, and securities regulations. Offered through Adult Studies only.
An in-depth study of the law of commercial transactions. This course reviews the Uniform Commercial Code and its legal effect on sales, commercial paper and secured transactions. Insurance, real and personal property are also covered. This course is recommended for students preparing to take the Uniform CPA Exam. Does not satisfy Accounting elective.
An examination of selected major and emerging issues in the discipline. Both theoretical and practical dimensions are examined through the use of cases and other materials.
Accounting concepts and techniques as applied to the production function, with emphasis on manufacturing operations. The course provides an in-depth study of product costing and cost allocation systems for planning and control.
AB 219 , FN 331 , MG 201 , MK 201 , and senior status
AB - 375 Legal Environment of International Trade3
Legal considerations that apply to U.S. business in the international marketplace. Analysis of issues involving contract negotiations and enforcement, venue, jurisdiction, arbitration, financing of international trade, international conventions, and multinational business issues are covered. Does not satisfy Accounting elective.
Development and implementation of student’s own research and/ or field experience in accounting under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Explores the process for conducting forensic examinations. Forensic examiners typically serve as either consultants to attorneys or as expert witnesses. Course participants will be prepared through activities, lectures, and readings to conduct a forensic examination in either role.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of accounting at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their accounting courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Minimum junior class status with a minimum 2.5 cum GPA
AM - 101 Private Pilot Ground3
A study of the basic and necessary aeronautical knowledge meeting the prerequisites specified in Flight Administration Regulation (FAR) Part 141 for a private pilot rating. Areas covered include: aviation opportunities, human factors, airplane systems, aerodynamic principles, the flight environment, communication and flight information, weather patterns and hazards, airplane weight and balance procedures, pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation equipment. Course fee.
Auditing procedures, audit program design, financial statement examination, audit evidence analysis, and application of auditing standards. This course will also include the social, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the accountant.
A continuation of the private pilot airplane single engine flight training course. It allows the enrolled student to work towards proficiency and experience needed to meet the certification requirements for a U.S. FAA Private Pilot. The student will fly twenty hours and includes a checkride, if the student has sufficient flight hours. Course fee.
A study of the necessary aeronautical knowledge meeting the prerequisites specified in Title 14 CFR, Part 141, Appendix C for an instrument rating (airplane). Areas covered include: principles of instrument flight; air traffic control systems; Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) planning and flight; instrument FARs; various IFR approaches; procedures departure, enroute, and arrival operations; emergency procedures; analysis of weather information. Course fee.
A continuation of the private pilot airplane single engine flight training course. The student will fly ten hours and complete stage checks. Repeatable. Course fee.
A private pilot airplane single engine flight training course. It allows the enrolled student to work towards proficiency and experience needed to meet the certification requirements for a U.S. FAA Private Pilot. The student will fly twenty hours and complete stage checks. Course fee.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the fundamental principles of aerodynamics as they apply to fixed-wing aircraft. Students will move beyond the basic four forces to analyze aircraft performance, stability, and control. Topics include airfoil design and selection, the drag curve, high- and low-speed flight characteristics, maneuvering flight, and the aerodynamic factors influencing aircraft performance.
This course covers flight training of 20 hours for the requirement of 14 CFR 141. Its design will allow Private Pilots to acquire proficiency and experience needed to meet the certification requirements for adding a U.S. FAA Instrument Rating to an existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate. Course fee.
A continuation of flight training of 20 hours for the requirement of 14 CFR 141. Includes the instrument checkride for adding a U.S. FAA Instrument Rating to an existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate, if the student has sufficient flight hours. Course fee.
A continuation of flight training of 10 hours for the requirement of 14 CFR 141. Its design will allow Private Pilots to acquire proficiency and experience needed to meet the certification requirements for adding a U.S. FAA Instrument Rating to an existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate. Repeatable. Course fee.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the human element in aviation and its impact on safety and operational effectiveness. Students will examine the physiological, psychological, and organizational factors that affect human performance. Topics include advanced Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) models, Crew/Single-Pilot Resource Management (CRM/SRM), automation management, human physiology, and the design of the human-machine interface.
This course offers a comprehensive study of the systems and components found in modern transport-category aircraft. Students will analyze the operation, integration, and management of various systems. Topics include a detailed examination of reciprocating and gas turbine engines, AC/DC electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power, fuel management systems, environmental controls, ice and rain protection, and the fundamentals of modern “glass cockpit” avionics suites.
This course provides a comprehensive study of meteorology with a direct application to aviation operations and flight planning. Students will analyze the physical processes of the atmosphere and their effect on weather. Topics include atmospheric stability, global wind patterns, air masses and fronts, and a detailed analysis of aviation hazards such as thunderstorms, icing, turbulence, and wind shear. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and application of a full suite of aviation-specific weather reports, charts, and forecasts.
This course provides a detailed examination of the legal framework governing U.S. and international aviation. Students will analyze the specific Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that form the basis of aviation operations. Topics include the administrative authority of the FAA, the investigative process of the NTSB, airman and aircraft certification, air carrier operations (Part 121/135), FAA enforcement actions, and the principles of aviation tort and contract law.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the National Airspace System (NAS) and the operational procedures of Air Traffic Control. Students will study the specific rules, procedures, and separation standards for visual (VFR) and instrument (IFR) flight operations. Topics include detailed airspace classifications, ATC services and clearances, radar and non-radar separation, control tower operations, TRACON procedures, and the role of En Route (ARTCC) centers. Emphasis is placed on the application of standard ATC phraseology.
This course covers 30 hours of flight training as specified in the syllabus based on the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. It is designed to cover a portion of the total flight training syllabus which contains five stages consisting of 66 separate lessons. Stage checks are part of the course design. Course fee.
AM 212 with a minimum grade of C or Private Pilot Certificate plus Instrument Rating or Permission of Program Director
AM - 227 Aviation Safety3
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of modern aviation safety. Moving beyond simple accident investigation, this course focuses on the design, implementation, and management of proactive Safety Management Systems (SMS). Students will analyze the four pillars of SMS: Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management (SRM), Safety Assurance (SA), and Safety Promotion. The course uses NTSB accident reports and industry case studies to analyze safety failures and build effective safety cultures.
A study of the necessary aeronautical knowledge meeting the prerequisites specified in Title 14 CFR, Part 141, Appendix D for a commercial rating (airplane). Areas covered include: airports, airspace, and flight information; cross-country planning and navigation; aeronautical decision-making; aviation physiology; FARs applicable to commercial pilot operations; complex aircraft systems; predicting aircraft performance; advanced aerodynamics; commercial decision making, and flight maneuvers for commercial pilot certification. Course fee.
This course continues 30 hours of flight training as specified in the syllabus based on the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. It is designed to cover a portion of the total flight training syllabus which contains five stages consisting of 66 separate lessons. Includes a checkride, if student has sufficient flight time. Course fee.
A series of instructional flights relating to the unique aspects of piloting multiengine aircraft. It prepares the student for the FAA multi-engine rating. Individual ground instruction is provided as a component of the flight program. Course fee.
AM 312 and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating
AM - 412 Flight Instructor Instrument2
Prepares students to instruct instrument flight. Students will learn to analyze and demonstrate IFR operations in accordance with FAA standards. Course fee.
AM 411 and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating
AM - 313 Commercial Pilot Flight III2
This course continues 15 hours of flight training as specified in the syllabus based on the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Repeatable. Course fee.
A series of flights in preparation for the flight instructor certification examination. Instructional techniques are demonstrated and practiced by the student, with emphasis on student teaching of all maneuvers. This will prepare the student for the initial flight instructor check ride. Course fee.
AM 301 and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane Rating
AM - 401 Flight Instructor Ground4
A study of the fundamentals of instruction, techniques of flight and ground instruction, analysis of maneuvers, aircraft performance, and federal aviation regulations applicable to flight instructors. This will prepare the student to take the Initial Flight Instructor written examination. A teaching practicum is required. Course fee.
Prepares students to instruct in a multi-engine aircraft. Students will learn to master the aerodynamics, systems, and performance associated with multi-engine flight, in preparation for FAA certification. Course fee.
AM 320 and FAA Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate Rating
BI - 155 Microbiology (online)4
The biology of microorganisms. Emphasis is on morphology, physiology, biochemistry, role in disease and classification of microorganisms (especially bacteria). Online laboratories and/ or at-home laboratory kits emphasizes asceptic technique in the observation and bio-chemical characterization of microorganisms. This course does not satisfy any requirement for Biology majors. Not open to students that have taken BI-252 or BI-352. Offered only through Adult Studies. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of aviation management at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their aviation management courses. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Minimum junior class status with a minimum 2.5 cum GPA
BI - 221 Biostatistics3
Cross-listed with NEU-221. A broad introduction to applied statistics in biology, using example data from departmental research. Students will learn to properly organize, classify, describe, analyze, and report biological study data using the appropriate statistical methodology. Class will be divided into part lecture and part guided software instruction using IBM SPSS Statistics.
An examination of the individual, social, and environmental influences on biological process. Lecture emphasizes the importance of scientific reasoning and literacy, and lab focuses on scientific inquiry and applications. All students complete and present a research paper project of their own design. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken another Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry course. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry.
A continuation of BI 151 with emphasis on the diversity of life. Topics broadly introduced include a survey of the major groups of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, phylogeny, taxonomy, and ecology. Special emphasis is placed on plant and animal form and function. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
An introduction to the bioinformatic study of biological problems. The theory and practical analysis of disease alleles, sequence alignments, major biologic databases, DNA sequencing, phylogenetics, gene prediction, transcriptome and genome assembly, and structure prediction will be explored.
The biology of microorganisms. Emphasis is on morphology, physiology, biochemistry, role in disease and classification of microorganisms (especially bacteria). The laboratory emphasizes aseptic technique in the observation and biochemical characterization of microorganisms. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.Not open to students that have taken BI 352.
An introduction to the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids in the eukaryotic cell. Organization, expression, regulation, and heredity of genetic material is discussed in detail. The lecture also emphasizes problem-solving and class discussion. The laboratory provides instruction in the practical skills of molecular biology and includes the execution of an authentic research project. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
This course is a survey of topics in cell biology, including membrane structure and function, protein sorting, cytoskeleton, signal transduction, cell cycle, apoptosis, cell junctions, and cancer. The laboratory emphasizes the application of basic cell culture technique to analyze cellular structures and processes. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
An introduction to the practice of aseptic technique applied to the in vitro culture of mammalian cells. Students learn aseptic technique and participate in a series of guided laboratory experiences designed to progressively develop proficiency in the handling and manipulation of cultured cells. Lecture 1 hour, lab 4 hours. Course fee.
First of a two course sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. This course studies cells and tissues followed by a study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A series of online laboratories support the learning of course concepts. Not open to students who have completed BI-355/356 or enrolled in BI-263 or BI-264, unless permission is granted by the Dean of Sciences. Offered only through Adult Studies. This course does not satisfy any requirements for Biology majors.
A continuation of BI 263 . This course studies the special senses, followed by the study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. A laboratory reinforces concepts introduced in lecture. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee.
First of a two course sequence studying the structure and function of the human body. This course studies cells and tissues followed by a study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A laboratory reinforces concepts introduced in lecture. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2 hours. Not open to students who have completed BI-355/356. Course fee.
Cross-listed with NEU-267. An introduction to the field of neuroscience. Students will learn the structure and function of fundamental components of the nervous system, as well as understand the physiology associated with action potentials and synaptic transmission. The course will also describe how the nervous system facilitates the production of complex behaviors and the reception and integration of external stimuli via sensory organs.
A field course open to both science and non-science majors. The class meets for one hour per week to prepare for a two week trip to selected areas of the United States or a foreign country. Students study the ecology of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and impacts and conservation of these ecosystems by people. Permission of the instructor. Travel fee.
This course introduces the basic fundamentals of classical (Mendelian), population, and medical genetics. Topics of study include: the chromosomal basis of inheritance, population genetic frequencies, probability and gene expression patterns, and the genetic basis of disease. Recent advances in medicine and biotechnology, including genetic counseling, DNA fingerprinting, and recombinant DNA methods will also be studied. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Cross-listed with CH 305 . The course serves as an introduction to chemical toxicology as it applies to the science of forensics. Introductory forensic toxicology concepts will be presented. The course examines the clinical and environmental aspects of chemical toxicity. Special emphasis is placed on the interaction of drugs and other toxic substances as they pertain to forensic examinations and legal cases.
A continuation of BI 265 . This course studies the special senses, followed by the study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. A series of online laboratories support the learning of course concepts. Offered only through Adult Studies. Not open to students who have previously enrolled in BI 263 or BI 264 unless permission is granted by the Dean of the Sciences. This course does not satisfy any requirements for Biology majors.
An advanced study of medically relevant microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. The structure, reproduction, metabolism, and taxonomy of these organisms will be studied. Major emphasis will be placed on the clinical aspects in terms of transmission, disease pathology, clinical identification and treatment. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken BI-252. Course fee.
An in-depth exploration of the ecological interactions between plants and insects. Topics include plant and insect biochemistry, plant-insect coevolution, plant defenses, host-plant choice, and pollination. Lecture 3 hours.
Fundamental concepts of physiology are correlated to the structure of the human body. This course employs a systems approach, emphasizing the human body as a dynamic system of interdependent components. Clinical case studies will be incorporated to complement lecture material and to enhance problem solving techniques. This course will highlight the muscular, skeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken BI-263 and BI-264. Course fee.
A continuation of BI 355 . This course will highlight immunity, fluid balance, and the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken BI-263 and BI-264. Course fee.
A survey of the basic principles of immunology. The course covers innate and adaptive immunity including the structure and function of immune system components, T and B cell development and activation, complement system, and consequences of immune system failure.
The general principles of the interrelationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment. The lab consists of field trips to various local ecosystems and lab experiments. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Cross-listed with PS 375 . Explores the mechanisms of hormone action that affect behavior. Emphasis is on the synthesis, fluctuation, and control of hormone secretion and how they affect behavior. Behaviors involved in reproduction, aggression, and memory processing are some of the behaviors covered in this course.
A laboratory intensive exploration of advanced topics in molecular biology. The course will emphasize DNA engineering, protein expression, and sequence analysis. Skills include, plasmid design, creation, expression, DNA and protein sequence analysis, and use of multiple computer tools and databases. Lecture 2 hours, lab 4 hours. Course fee.
Explores the major categories of behavior demonstrated by animal life including communication, aggression and defense, courtship and reproduction, parental care and social behaviors. Special focus is placed on understanding the proximate and ultimate causation of behaviors across a variety of taxa, including humans. Connections are made across the fields of comparative psychology, ethology, behavioral ecology and sociobiology.
Explores the genetic and cellular mechanisms that drive the formation of cell types, tissues, and organs. Laboratory exercises will explore how developmental biologists perform experiments using a range of animal models including sea urchins, frogs, and zebrafish. Current and classical developmental studies from the primary literature will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Investigation of a topic of current interest in biology. The topic is determined before the course begins by the interest of the students and faculty. Classes consist of lectures, discussions, review papers and/or presentations by students. Admission by permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with CH 436 . A continuation of BI 435 . This course examines membrane structure and function, the chemical basis of signaling, and a detailed analysis of bioenergetics and regulation of metabolism from a structural perspective. Review and discussion of current scientific literature through written assignments and oral presentations promote critical thinking. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Cross-listed with CH 435 . The chemistry of biomolecules. This course introduces the student to the structure and function of lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, with a focus on chemical properties. Specific examples from the current literature will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Introduces students to the study of viruses, from a scientific perspective. Learning topics will include the basic structure and organization of viral families, the molecular biology of viral infection, replication and pathogenesis, and current preventative vaccine and anti-viral drug development efforts. Lectures will be supplemented with review of current scientific literature.
A review of the history, causes, therapies, and social implications of human cancer. This is a seminar course with a heavy emphasis on the interpretation and discussion of data from primary research articles.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of biology at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their biology courses. Recommended settings include laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals, businesses, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Student research in a specific area of biology. The research will be in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing and completing an experimental research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week is expected. Admission by permission of instructor. Course fee.
A capstone experience for the biology major. The course includes considerations about scientific communication, literature searching, scientific research, ethics, and critical examination of primary research literature. Students give and attend seminars, and demonstrate scientific writing. Students complete a standardized capstone examination.
BI - 475 Designer Genes: The Promises and Problems of Biotechnology3
We live in an era of scientific revolution: the ability to redesign the very fabric of life itself through a collective set of tools called biotechnology. This course will explore the scientific basis of these tools as well as their social and moral implications. Limited to juniors and seniors.
An independent investigation of an area of biology selected by the student in accordance with his or her background and interest under the guidance of a staff member. Library work is required. Limited to qualified juniors and seniors. Admission by permission of department chair.
Experiential learning opportunity in the Business Analytics field at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their Business Analytics courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Builds a practical foundation for data analytics and artificial intelligence by teaching basic concepts, methods, and tools that can scale to large computational systems and datasets. Topics include descriptive and predictive analytics, data preparation and cleaning, data visualization, neural networks, deep learning, and AI ethics.
Students apply leading AI tools both on-device and in the cloud for data analytics, business analytics, and workflow automation. Topics include: data ethics and security, appropriate prompting, Python code assistance, generative AI tools, and responsible AI use. Students complete applied projects demonstrating practical proficiency across multiple tools and platforms.
Junior or senior class level. Open only to Business Analytics majors, Data Analytics track students, and Data Analytics minors.
BA - 353 Data Mining and Machine Learning3
Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to large data sets to obtain results with business value. Predictive modeling techniques will be emphasized in order to discover patterns for decision making and develop self-optimizing AI systems.
This course is intended as an introduction to chemistry and mathematics, and is designed to provide a solid foundation for the problem solving and critical thinking required for CH 101 . With a strong emphasis of fundamental chemical ideas, this course will include an overview of the periodic table, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry. Not open to students who have taken CH-103 or CH-107, or to students who have earned a C- or better in CH 101. Not open to majors in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Health Science, Medical Studies, Nursing, or Sport & Exercise Physilogy. Course does not satisfy Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry.
Preparation for the study of the molecular basis of life. General, organic and biochemical topics will be presented. Topics include the structures and properties of atoms and molecules, organic structure and functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acid biochemistry. Online laboratories and/or at-home laboratory kits reinforce course material.
CH-103 and CH 104 together are directed to an understanding of the molecular basis of life. Topics in CH-103 include the structure and properties of atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, states of matter and the kinetic-molecular theory, water and solutions, acids and bases, salts, hydrolysis and buffer equilibria, and radionuclide chemistry. Appropriate for interested non-science majors as well as sport and exercise physiology majors. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Preparation for the study of the molecular basis of life. General, organic and biochemical topics will be presented. Topics include the structures and properties of atoms and molecules, organic structure and functional groups, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acid biochemistry. Appropriate for interested nonscience majors as well as nursing and pharmaceutical marketing majors. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
CH - 104 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry4
To understand the molecular basis of life. Organic chemistry is largely limited to aliphatic (non-benzenoid) structure and functional groups which occur in the structure and function of bioorganisms. Biochemistry is introduced with structural studies of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Flow of information and of energy is studied and metabolic pathways are reviewed. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Not open to students who have taken CH 231, CH 232, and CH 435. Course fee.
Introduction of structures and properties of organic molecules, including electronic structure and bonding, physical properties, isomerism, stereochemistry, and nucleophilic substitution and elimination. Basic laboratory techniques for manipulations, characterization, and analysis of organic liquids and solids are examined. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
An introduction to inorganic and materials chemistry including: a foundation of transition metal bonding, electron-counting, and reactions; an introduction to polymer naming, synthesis, and characterization; and main group complex acid/base behavior and crystal lattice configurations. Applications to environmental and biological processes will be explored in each section. Lecture 3 hours.
Fundamentals of food science and technology. This course examines the chemical and physical principles of cooking. Topics include a survey of the food groups, principles of baking, fermenting, brewing, and distilling. The laboratory will include chemical analysis of foods, cooking, and field trips. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry.
Designed to increase the awareness of students with respect to many discoveries in chemistry that have resulted in significant changes in our world and the quality of our lives. Students will become better informed about our chemical world in such areas as food, consumer products, medicine, agricultural products, industrial products, air and water pollution, and energy. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken BI-209 and BI-210. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry.
Introduces the fundamentals of programming in Python. The language has a robust set of libraries and is suitable for projects ranging from small scripts to large systems. Topics covered are variables, data types, control structures, functions, lists, dictionaries, modules and files. The examples used in this course are composed of diverse areas of applications. Course fee.
Cross-listed with PO 107 . An analysis of the political culture, political institutions, and organizations in East-Central Europe. This course will focus on the communist era, as well as the transition to democracy, and current affairs. In addition to comparisons across countries, issues such as democratization, dual transition, and democratic consolidation will be discussed. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Provides information and strategies for a healthy lifestyle. Students will learn about all wellness dimensions, discover the importance of lifelong healthy behaviors, and be equipped with tools to help them to adopt behaviors associated with lifelong wellness so students can be who they are and be that well.
Introduces philosophy as an essential human activity. It focuses upon the processes used by philosophers as they examine questions like: What is reason? What can we know? What is real? What ought we to do? Is there a God? Students not only experience major philosophers at work on important human issues, but also participate in this activity by developing their own skills for creative thinking, rational argument, and responsible judgment.
An introduction to Roman Catholicism by way of reflection on the meaning and implications of the Christian faith. This course considers major theological topics from the viewpoint of Scripture, the Tradition of the Church, the teaching of the magisterium, and the experience of the faithful. This course engages students in the University’s mission of developing moral responsibility in the context of Christian Humanism.
Designed to support students’ successful transition to the DeSales University. This course introduces knowledge, skills, habits, and resources supporting success and well-being; and fosters a sense of connection to the community. Students will explore how their experiences, identities, and values relate to and differ from those of others; and understand diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
First-Year Student or permission of the Director of the First-Year Experience
FN - 100 Financial Literacy1
A selection of personal finance topics for young adults. Primarily intended for non-majors. Topics include: the proper use of credit, budgeting and planning for major purchases, and the time value of money. Offered online only in a self-paced format.
An extensive study in chemical research. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the various scientific fields. Specific topics include: searching and evaluating scientific literature, understanding the publication process, presenting scientific data at professional meetings, conducting a search for employment and/or graduate programs, practicing interview skills, and designing a research proposal. Lecture 3 hours.
Continuation of CH 231 , focusing on chemistry of organic molecules containing functional groups: alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, amines, and compounds containing the carbonyl group. Laboratory includes development of synthetic and analytical organic chemical techniques. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Thermodynamics and kinetics. Extensive coverage of the laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical systems. Thermodynamics is applied to chemical systems for the study of rate laws and chemical equilibria. Properties of gases are explored. Appropriate for biochemistry majors. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
CH 101 , CH 102 , MA 121 , MA 122 , PH 201 , and PH 202
Corequisite
Must register for CH-351L
MG - 452 Business Policy Formulation3
Develops analytical abilities and attitudes in analysis of firms in their changing environment, their problems in adjusting to change, and the development of corporate strategies and policies. The case method is utilized in analyzing corporate problems. A computer simulation may be included.
Focuses on the human side of the organization. Topics discussed include human resource planning, selection techniques, training, legal aspects, salary, benefits, and diversity.
A senior level course that will feature a team capstone project along with assessment tests. Students will work in a team to complete a project for a nonprofit or community service organization. The team will also complete a research paper based on the capstone project and present their findings. The class will also oversee the assessment tests required for our ASBSP accreditation.
Focuses on the planning and decision-making responsibilities of global managers, including functions such as organizing, directing, controlling and human resource development. A history of management theory as well as ethical problems and social responsibility of managers and organizations are included. Key topics include organizational structure, decision making, change management, leadership, strategic planning, and control functions and measurements.
Examines the translation of product and service requirements into facilities, procedures and operations in organizations. Topics include systems analysis, facilities planning, balancing, inventory planning, scheduling, and control systems.
An introduction to the disciplines represented in criminal justice. Focus will be on ways that practitioners in criminal justice think how the criminal justice system interacts with society and how the field is organized and attempts to address the problems presented to society by crime.
Student research in a neuroscience lab. The research will be in the mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing, executing, and completing an experimental research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with lab members and faculty mentor are required; minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week expected. Admission by permission of instructor. Course fee.
An introduction to sociology as a scientific method used to analyze the social dynamics of society. The focus will be on sociological methods and concepts as tools for understanding the world around us, conflict and stability, and social interaction.
Cross-listed with BI 305 . The course serves as an introduction to chemical toxicology as it applies to the science of forensics. Introductory forensic toxicology concepts will be presented. The course examines the clinical and environmental aspects of chemical toxicity. Special emphasis is placed on the interaction of drugs and other toxic substances as they pertain to forensic examinations and legal cases. Course fee.
An introduction to the roles that psychologists play in the American legal system. Topics include eyewitness testimony, false confessions, jury selection and screening, jury psychology, assessment of competency and insanity, character disorders involved in criminal behavior, threat evaluation, and the psychologist as an expert witness. Course fee.
An advanced course in forensic issues involved in psychological contributions to death investigation, selecting areas for more involved research and discussion. Topics include psychological autopsies, behavioral profiling, forensic teamwork, ethics, and the field of taphonomy.
A study of the techniques, skills and limitations of the modern crime laboratory with respect to collection and processing of physical evidence. Course fee.
A comprehensive overview of the traditional and modern theories explaining criminal behavior. The course will cover the history and development of criminological perspectives with emphasis on their empirical relevance and practical applications to criminal justice policy and programming. Patterns of general and specific crimes across time and place, as well as the various perspectives of the nature of crime, human nature, and the origin of criminal behavior will be examined.
How the mind works to acquire new knowledge and behaviors. A critical understanding of current research on cognition, including memory, attention, and motivation embedded in the study of theoretical perspectives on learning. Application of learning theories to instructional settings and situations. Ways to adapt instruction to meet the needs of individual learners will also be discussed.
PS - 300 Dangerous Minds: The Psychology of Antisocial Behavior3
Cross-listed with CJ 300 . A course that involves the joint fields of forensic psychology and criminal justice to focus on understanding and treating extreme forms of criminal behavior. From mass murderers to serial killers to cunning psychopaths, this area is still a psychological frontier. This course surveys the most dangerous types of criminal disorders and updates the current research on homicidal violence. Course fee.
A study of the philosophical and sociological foundations underlying education. Introduction to the educative process in local, state, U.S. and International contexts. Examination of contemporary school structures, administration, curricula, and accountability. Field work required.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the methods and materials for teaching Social Studies within Early Childhood and Elementary settings, integrated with research-based strategies for content-area literacy. Candidates explore the NCSS thematic strands-including culture, civic ideals, and historical continuity-while mastering the literacy skills necessary to help young learners and students with disabilities decode complex informational texts. Through high-impact practices such as oral history projects and community-based civic engagement, candidates learn to reconstruct the past and advocate for the future.
A survey of the etiology, prevalence, assessment, placement, and programming of the major categories of exceptionality. Historical and contemporary federal and state legislation, litigation, timelines and terminology are emphasized along with their impact on student entitlement to special education services in inclusive classrooms. Field work required.
Covers the structure, reactivity, and characterization of non-organic materials. There will be a focus on transition metal complex naming, formation, symmetry, and laboratory characterization of inorganic reactions. Explanation of properties is sought in theories of atomic structure and bonding. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Theories of second language acquisition and strategies for the adaptation of content classrooms for English language learners. Psychosocial needs, embedded language development strategies and supportive classroom structures will be covered. Students will explore national, state, district and school reform movements affecting linguistically-diverse classrooms. Field work required.
Instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Studies include absorption and emission methods, certain electrochemical methods and GLC, HPLC, and other chromatographic methods. Theoretical principles, instrument design, and applications in laboratory analysis are discussed. Laboratory instruments include ISE’s, polargraph, CV’s, FTIR, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers, spectrofluorometer, AAS, ICP-AES, NMR, GLC, HPLC, and GC-MS. Lecture 3 hours, lab 4 hours. Course fee.
A sensitivity in approach to gathering and critically evaluating information about chemical systems is taught in this course. Introductory experience is provided in titrimetric, gravimetric, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis in lecture and laboratory as well as basic principles and theories for these techniques. Lecture 4, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Quantum mechanics. Modern quantum theory is explored and applied to spectroscopic techniques, a brief study of group theory is included. Molecular structure is discussed from a quantum theory viewpoint. Phase equilibria and electrochemical cells are discussed. Completion of CH 351 is suggested. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
CH 101 , CH 102 , MA 121 , MA 122 , PH 201 , and PH 202
Corequisite
Must register for CH-352L
CH - 435 Biochemistry I4
Cross-listed with BI 435 . The chemistry of biomolecules. This course introduces the student to the structure and function of lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates, with a focus on chemical properties. Specific examples from the current literature will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
This course introduces students to the principles, frameworks, and foundational skills of effective professional communication. Emphasizing clarity, conciseness, and credibility, students learn to develop and deliver written and oral messages tailored to diverse business audiences and contexts.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of chemistry at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their chemistry courses. Recommended settings include laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals, businesses, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Student research in a specific area of chemistry to gain an appreciation of all it entails. Usually the research director provides the background information and bibliography stemming from his personal extensive literature search. However, the student has the responsibility of searching the literature in seeking solutions to problems developed by the director’s initial exploratory work. A weekly conference with the instructor and other project workers and six hours of lab time are required. Course fee.
An introduction to the activities and decisions involved in the exchange of goods, services, or ideas from manufacturer/service provider to the consumer. The marketing functions and concepts of market research, product planning, buyer behavior, advertising and selling, and pricing are a few of the topics covered. Market Plan elements including product, price, place, and promotion are discussed. Basic analytical and decision-making skills will also be developed.
A study of corporate finance for the business practitioner. Students will learn the essentials of finance and how other business disciplines affect and are affected by financial decisions. Sample topics include financial statement analysis, valuation, review of bond and equity markets, capital budgeting techniques, and financing alternatives from the company perspective. Not open to students who have taken or are taking FN-331. Offered to non-accounting/non-finance majors. Not open to finance or accounting majors.
Focuses on developing effective oral presentation skills and the ability to describe, analyze, and communicate business information to diverse audiences such as business professionals, clients, and the public at large. Students will engage in presentation exercises/projects relevant to their own disciplines/career fields.
Focuses on concepts, tools, and techniques to examine and interpret datasets for enhanced decision making. Designed for students with prior exposure to and familiarity with statistics and probability concepts; required for the Data Analytics track/minor. The course emphasizes the application of contemporary tools and approaches to organize and analyze data to generate knowledge and new insights. Course fee.
Examines how entrepreneurship works from identifying an opportunity through the development of a viable business plan and pitch. Topics include developing an entrepreneurial mindset, analyzing market and industry data, feasibility studies, financing, building a corporate culture, and DEI considerations. Course fee.
Focuses on developing effective communication skills, both in writing and speaking, and the ability to describe, analyze, and communicate business information to diverse audiences such as business professionals, clients, and the public at large. Students will engage in communication exercises/projects relevant to their own disciplines/career fields.
EN 104 , business major, sophomore status or higher
FN - 331 Financial Management3
A study of the role of financial management in a business enterprise. Sample topics include financial statement analysis, valuation and review of bond and equity markets, capital budgeting techniques and approaches, and financing alternatives from the company perspective. Not open to students who have taken or are taking FN-330.
Emphasizes the fundamentals of personal selling and how to effectively manage a sales force. It also focuses on the link between the determinants of sales performance and the activities involved in directing, influencing and controlling a sales force. Customer value add, consumer and business buyer behavior, sales negotiation, sales style, flexing, team selling, and other topics are discussed.
An introduction to the most important aspects of international business. Topics include factors influencing the environment of international business; the strategies, structure and control systems of multinational companies; and the nature of management systems and practices in different cultures.
This course addresses the planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing research activities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the techniques and methodology used in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of economic, demographic, and sociological data for use in marketing decision making. Students will also explore analytical tools to prepare them for appropriate data analysis and use.
An applied introduction to statistics and statistical computing. Fundamental concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics will be taught and will include measures of central tendency, variability and position; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; ANOVA; regression and correlation. Use of the statistical software package R for computation and visualization will be introduced and used extensively throughout the course.
An introduction to the field of communication disorders. This course will acquaint the student with the major disorder types as well as the major activities conducted by speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Examines the normal development of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics in children’s communication in the context of monolingual and bilingual populations. A comprehensive review of the theories of language development, acquisition, cultural and environmental factors contributing to language development will be provided.
An overview of linguistics and psycholinguistics including phonologic, morphologic, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects of linguistic theory and behavior. Topics may also include neurolinguistics, developmental psycholinguistics, and the relationship between cognition and language.
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of drama and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of poetry and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the system involved in speech production including respiration, phonation, articulation, resonation, and nervous system. A lab accompanies this course.
Examines the phonemics of American English and of broad and narrow phonetic transcription, utilizing the international phonetic alphabet. Attention will also be paid to the transcription of abnormal speech patterns.
An introduction to the reading, analysis, and interpretation of fiction and to writing about imaginative literature. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor.
Covers elements of the basic audiometric/impedance test battery, advanced tests of diagnostic utility, evaluation of special populations, and the role of the clinical audiologist in aural rehabilitation.
Introduces speech physiology, acoustics, perception, models of speech production, research methodology and current topics in the area of speech science. A lab accompanies this course.
Reviews fundamentals of human brain structure and function relevant to human communication. Methods used to probe the neural bases of speech, language, and hearing function along with current research findings are addressed. An understanding of how the brain processes speech and language provides insight into neurological disorders affecting communication.
Surveys the theory, clinical effects, and management of phonological disorders related to native and second language acquisition. It also examines the management of articulatory disorders of a nonlinguistic character. The use of International Phonetic Alphabet to transcribe speech sounds is an important component of this course.
An introduction to the various media of mass communications: newspapers, radio, film, television, and their impact on American life, with attention to the larger ethical, cultural, political, economic and social contexts. This course is normally limited to first-year students and sophomores, except by permission of the instructor. Required of all communication majors. Required for secondary certification in English or Communication.
An introduction to communication theory, providing an overview of approaches to understanding and studying the complexities of human interaction. Verbal, nonverbal, electronic, organizational, and other modes of communication mediated will be discussed. Required of all communication majors.
Introduces students to the clinical processes employed in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders. Videotaped observations of clinical sessions will be reviewed and discussed, with students preparing detailed observational reports.
A study of the history and definition of the broad area of public relations, with emphasis on actual cases that established practices and procedures in the field of public relations. Students will be encouraged to apply problem solving skills and public relations principles. Ethical considerations will be emphasized. Required for all Communication majors.
An intermediate course examining successful and challenging PR case studies of the past and present. Students will study strategies employed by professionals through careful reading of cases. In this context, students will explore the use of written and oral communication for persuasive and public relations purposes. This includes press releases, media kits, promotional pieces, newsletters, features, and speeches.
A course studying the nature of human communication in our personal, professional, and familial relationships. The course will explore the complexity of the communication process and will introduce students to skills for interpersonal effectiveness and competency.
A review of oral communication dynamics for professionals. Students will develop audience analysis and speech writing skills so they can deliver effective oral presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. The use of visuals, nonverbal communication strategies, accurate and discriminating listening ability, and cultural sensitivity will be stressed. Required of all communication majors, and open to others with permission of the instructor.
Will familiarize students with the prominent theories, issues, and topics in health communication. It will include a review of research on health literacy, social support, patient-provider interaction, communication campaigns (health promotion, disease prevention, and risk and crisis communication), technology in health contexts, media and wellness, and cultural influences on health.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of communication at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their communication courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, mass media (publishing, advertising, public relations, journalism, television), and business. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
An introduction to news writing, the sources and components of news, structure of news story, sources and interviews, field experience in gathering and writing news, journalistic rules and ethics. Designed as an English elective, the course is open to other students. Required of all Communication majors.
Will introduce students to major theories and concepts of intercultural communication from a variety of perspectives. This course will look at many of the different processes that make up cultural differences, and examine how these theories and concepts can foster competent intercultural communication. A variety of topics related to intercultural communication, including verbal and nonverbal language, cultural background and identity, stereotypes, perception, and social organization, will be covered. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Examines design, management, and evaluation of strategic campaigns across political, marketing, corporate social responsibility, consumer relations, issues management, and crisis contexts. Students explore how institutions, rules, and norms shape campaign development. Emphasis placed on campaign planning (research, message development, field operations, team building, budgeting, media relations, fundraising, technological integration). Through analysis of campaigns, students assess campaign effectiveness and ethical considerations.
CM - 205 Introduction to Professional Communication3
An introduction to the basic dynamics of communication in business and the professions. Students develop proficiency in fundamental forms like letters and memos, simple reports and visuals, brochure preparation, instruction writing. They also prepare resume packages and letters of application, and learn interview techniques. Strongly recommended for students in the business track.
Examines how individuals, organizations, and institutions prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from curses through effective communication. Students will learn about managing crises across contexts, such as organizational, public relations, health, government, nonprofit, and emergency management. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment, message design, stakeholder analysis, ethical decision-making, and post-crisis evaluation while dealing with uncertainty and high stress.
Introduces students to basic social science research methods. Will cover the foundations of social science research, ethical issues and challenges related to researching communication processes. Students will become familiar with measurement, sampling, various experimental designs, survey research, quantitative and qualitative analyses, evaluation, and application of research findings. Limited to junior and senior communication studies majors.
A synthesis of the students’ work in the communication major. Research, design, and report writing skills at various levels of formality will be studied, resulting in a major formal report and related formal oral presentation. Required of all Communication majors. To be taken in the Spring semester of the senior year. Open to others by permission of the instructor. Mode of delivery: 3 hours of in-class instruction with 1 hour of instruction provided in the form of one-on-one mentoring between instructor and individual students, among peers (in-person, synchronously via Teams).
Completion of core or permission of the instructor
CM - 309 Topics in Communication3
Various topics relevant to professional communication in a variety of settings. Such topics might include intercultural communication, technology in communication, interacting with media, marketing and advertising communication skills, technical documentation skills, ethical considerations for the communicator, writing in a team setting, and advanced editing techniques. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the Communication Program Coordinator.
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with the permission of the Communication Program Coordinator.
Introduces digital literacy and data analytics in contemporary communication environments. Emphasis placed on extracting insights from digital data to understand audiences, media effectiveness, and message tailoring. Topics include social media and web analytics, monitoring and listening tools, and trend tracking. Students learn data visualization and reporting, including creation of dashboards communicating insights to stakeholders. Examines AI, privacy, ethics, big data.
An analysis of concepts relevant to historical and contemporary American popular and mass culture. The course addresses technological, narrative, cultural and ideological processes and codes that are present in cultural content. Students will engage in objective, interpretive, and critical methods of analysis of pop culture theories and artifacts.
Examines strategic communication across digital channels. Students will learn to leverage digital mediums to amplify messages, target intended audiences, and achieve strategic objectives. Special attention will be given to navigating a crowded media space utilizing a combination of data analytics and storytelling across Web 1.0 and 2.0.
An introduction to the basic techniques of drawing and painting and the materials used. The course includes working with pencil, charcoal and acrylic paint on canvas. Course fee.
Cross-listed with EN 340 . Sophisticated exploration of the narrative essay form, including style, audience, tone and form. Called the “New Journalism” and popularized by such writers as Truman Capote and Annie Dillard, these essays straddle the line between fiction and non-fiction writing and may include reflective essays, science and nature essays, biography, autobiography, travel and immersion. Students will read widely in the genre. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.
A tutorial arrangement for special student proposals for research and/or field experience in Communication studies; guided reading in primary and secondary sources; presentations, projects and papers; analysis and evaluation. May be repeated for credit. See Department Chair for required guidelines.
Presents hands-on training in use of high-definition studio video equipment and the operation of a television studio. Editing techniques for single and three-camera formats will be covered. Each student will direct two live productions (an interview and Sitcom/ Soap Opera). Non-TV/Film Major students who desire access to film/editing equipment must satisfactorily complete this course. Course fee.
Cross-listed with TV 270 . A study in visual design for time-based media. Focus is placed on computer-based graphics, 2D animation and motion graphics incorporating multimedia elements such as text, graphics, video, and sound. Course fee.
The use of 2D digital art applications to introduce students to an in-depth exploration of the characteristics of color and other elements affecting design. Each student will gain a greater awareness and understanding of the elements and principles of design through computer-based design exercises. Course fee.
Cross-listed with TV 392 . An introduction to animating, texturing, and rigging using pre-made 3D models. Students will focus on the animation principles and how to technically manipulate them using 3D animation software. No prior knowledge in 3D animation software is necessary. Course fee.
An introduction to developing 3D models for use in game art and film productions. Modeling include props, environments, and characters. No prior knowledge in 3D animation software is necessary. Course fee.
An emphasis is placed on advanced concepts in 2D digital art with an overall emphasis on multi- project cohesiveness. Individual projects pace the student to achieve goals in graphic design, photograph manipulation and layout design with an overall goal of creating multiple portfolio pieces. Course fee.
A study of web page design, creation, and implementation. Topics include CSS and HTML as foundation tools for designing efficient, professional web pages. Skillful design methodologies and best business practices are integrated as part of the design components. Course fee.
Study of advanced animation techniques, lighting, rendering, and post-production using pre-made models from CS 392 . Students will focus on finalizing animation with production and postproduction techniques while emphasizing animation principles. Course fee.
A practical examination of the history, aesthetics, and technical aspects of photography. The student is instructed in the process of making pictures, not taking pictures. This course is especially suggested for students of fine arts, television and film, communications, graphic design, and advertising. Students will need a Digital 35mm camera with adjustable apertures and shutter speeds.
A hands-on course that explores intermediate to advanced topics, tools, and techniques of cinematography applied to single-camera digital video production for narrative film and television. Lighting theories and concepts, camera technology and techniques, digital camera workflow, and the principles of composition and visual storytelling are discussed and put into practice. Students will work in various crew positions in camera, grip, and electric departments to shoot both individual and class projects. Course fee.
An advanced course in editing for the screen. Students will learn sophisticated editing techniques through a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on projects. Students will serve to demonstrate a growing competence in industry-level editing. Avid and Adobe Premiere systems will be used.
An introduction to the materials and techniques of drawing. Included in the materials are charcoal, pencil and ink. Topics of study are contour drawing, shading and one-point perspective. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of computer science at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their computer science courses. Recommended settings include businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
An investigation of ideas and philosophies regarding ethics in the field of technology. Students explore topics such as intellectual property, copy and protection of software, technological use for human development, computer hacking, viruses, data sharing, and confidentiality. Students will be challenged on an individual level to develop and incorporate a set of ethical standards to be applied in a career using technology.
A capstone experience for the computer science major. This course focuses on the design and implementation of a project in software, hardware, or design. In addition, emphasis is placed on technical writing, oral communication skills, current technological developments, social issues, and business issues. Students must research selected topics, perform experiments or complete an implementation, and present the completed project at the end of the semester. Course fee.
An overview of concepts in computing with the focus on hands-on experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint in a computer laboratory setting. This course may not be taken as a CS elective for the computer science major. Course fee.
Introduction to the theory, craft, and practice of cinematography for single-camera, digital-capture film and television production. Explores how cameras & lenses, lighting, and elements of design and composition are employed together in the practice of visual storytelling, with hands-on projects that challenge students to apply the skills and crafts covered in the course.
This course introduces the rapidly growing field of data science. Topics includes data collection and integration, exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, descriptive modeling, and effective communication. Course fee.
CS - 230 Computer Architecture and Hardware Support3
Introduction to computer hardware support and computer architecture. Topics include digital logic, digital systems, machine level representation of data, assembly level machine organization, memory system organization and architecture, interfacing and communication and alternative architectures. Also includes hands-on opportunities to assemble, install, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain hardware components. Course fee.
This course introduces the topics of machine learning and statistical pattern recognition. Topics include supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Course fee.
An advanced course in C/C++ programming language with in-depth focus on object-oriented programming. This course emphasizes data structures, advanced files operations, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, exceptions, linked lists, stacks, queues, and recursion. Course fee.
This course may include advanced topics in data wrangling, data visualization, statistical modeling and prediction, deep learning, and artificial intelligence. Course fee.
A survey of the field of Artificial Intelligence. It includes knowledge acquisition and representation, and design and development of knowledge-based expert systems for business applications. Course fee.
An introduction to in-depth analysis of database management systems. Topics include conceptual logical, and physical design, Entity-Relationship model, normalization, relational algebra, SQL queries and optimization, security using views, concurrent control, recovery techniques, and transaction processing, with applications using a major commercial database software package. Course fee.
An introduction to linear algebra. Topics include solution of linear systems, vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, and applications.
An introduction to the historical development of mathematics from ancient times to the twentieth century. Topics highlighted include formulation of number systems in various cultures, standardization of mathematical notation, and progress made in fields of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, probability and number theory. Designed for students seeking teacher certification, this course emphasizes the application of mathematics history to the classroom.
An examination of the field of cyber security. Students will be introduced to issues currently affecting cyber security including always evolving malicious software, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber terrorism. Course content will also include the investigation of crimes involving technology, incident response, and an introduction to handling electronic evidence. Course fee.
An introduction to the study of secret writing. Foundational topics from number theory, abstract algebra, matrix algebra, probability and statistics will be discussed with a view to their application to encryption algorithms. Analysis of such algorithms will be expected.
Introduction to the design and function of operating systems. Topics include simplified I/O interface, file systems, management of shared resources, memory management, deadlocks, concurrent processes and protection. The concepts underlying operating systems such as Windows and Linux are emphasized. Course fee.
Introduction to the current methods, practices and terminology in the use of data communications and computer networks. Topics include network architecture and communication protocols, network elements and protocols, data link control, switching and routing, end-to-end protocols, local area network, data security, medium access control, Internet and TCP/IP. Course fee.
Designed to provide a comprehensive examination of computer-related crime and investigations. This course will cover the legal and social issues related to computer forensics and the unique techniques and tools needed to properly investigate these types of incidents. Students will be introduced to the best practices in the field of computer forensics for search, seizure, and analysis of evidence. Course fee.
Introduction to the concepts necessary for securing data on both individual computers and large-scale networks. Through analysis of security risks and prevention, the following topics will be explored: authentication, authorization, vulnerabilities, intrusions, viruses, safeguards, firewalls, key management, layer security, encryption and administration. Course fee.
Designed to familiarize students with mobile device technology, and the type of data that can be retrieved from mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets and GPS units. Students will learn and apply forensic best practices while interacting with contemporary mobile forensic tools currently being utilized in the field. Course fee.
Designed to familiarize students with computer forensic best practices and the implementation of those practices in a professional setting. Students will be provided hands-on experience with collecting and analyzing data. Additionally students will utilize several contemporary forensic tools, including EnCase. Course fee.
Cross-listed with LG 160 . A study of the principles and doctrines embodied in the criminal law. Topics such as substantive crimes, justification, complicity and liability, causation, and inchoate crimes are explored and emphasized.
Designed to introduce students to the technical, social, and legal aspects of cybercrime. Course content will include the criminological phenomenon of cybercrime, contemporary cybercrime and the vehicle created by technology to commit traditional crimes.
An overview of institutional practices, policies, ethical issues, and legal issues in the correctional system. The course will cover correctional history, philosophy, sentencing and statutes in corrections, organization and management of jails and prisons, and aspects of prison life. Alternative sanctions such as probation, parole, and intermediate sanctions, offender programming within and outside of institutions, and characteristics of the offender population will be examined as well.
A course that examines the juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Emphasis will be placed on the history of the juvenile justice system, theories of juvenile delinquency, the role of families, schools, and peers in delinquent behavior, the role of police, courts, and corrections, and ways to prevent juvenile delinquency.
A survey of the law enforcement component of the criminal justice process. Such topics as history, powers, limitations, liability, management, and organization are considered.
A study of ethics in the criminal justice field. This course will identify and critically examine a variety of ethical issues encountered by criminal justice professionals. Topics will include the importance of ethics in criminal justice generally as well as specific analysis of law enforcement and corrections ethics, judicial ethics, racial discrimination in the criminal justice system, and restorative justice.
An introduction to basic social science research methods. The course will cover the foundations of social science research, ethical issues and challenges in criminal justice research, measurement, sampling, various experimental designs, survey research, quantitative and qualitative analyses, evaluation, and application of research findings. Emphasis will be placed on reading, understanding, and critiquing empirical studies as well as practical application of criminological theory and research to criminal justice program and policy.
Prepares students for the transition from undergraduate studies to employment and/or graduate school, including job and internship searching, resume building, interviewing techniques, cover letters, and applications. Must be taken before CJ 453 Senior Seminar. Sophomore status, one credit hour, offered Fall semesters, one lecture hour per week.
A course that examines critical issues and problems facing criminal justice theory and practice. A significant research and policy paper on a matter of importance to the criminal justice field is required. Students will also review for and take a standardized major field test covering seven key areas in criminal justice. Preparation for the transition from undergraduate studies to employment and/or graduate school including job searching, resume building, interviewing techniques, cover letters, and applications will be an important secondary goal for the course.
Cross-listed with LG 365 . A study of both the constitutional and statutory rules governing police conduct in criminal matters. Emphasis is on the Constitutional rights and restrictions derived from the 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution and the remedies for violation of these rights.
Examines the proceedings in a jury trial as an integral part of the American legal system. Topics include the history of jury trials in America, jury selection, trial testimony, the rules of evidence, the art of advocacy, and the history and future of the American jury system. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
PS - 230 Cognitive Psychology3
Cognition involves the total range of psychological processes, including perception, attention, learning, memory, thinking, imaging, language, intelligence, motivation, emotion and creativity, and how this information is gained, represented, and transformed by the human brain. Limited to junior and senior students. Course fee.
Analyzes public welfare policy in the United States broadly, and the role played by governmental agencies in the delivery of services to address the wellbeing of the populus. Particular attention is given to the concept of social justice as it relates to causes, effects, and ramifications of poverty.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
PO - 330 Constitutional Law3
Cross-listed with LG 330 . An examination of constitutional law and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court on American politics. Debates regarding constitutional reasoning are examined. Leading Supreme Court decisions in the areas of intergovernmental relations, commerce, and civil rights and liberties are analyzed.
Cross-listed with CJ 203 . An examination and exploration of various social problems in American society and how they affect and are affected by societal attitudes. Theoretical perspectives will be applied to such problems as poverty, welfare, substance abuse, sexism, racism and environmental problems.
An overview of human development from conception to death. Special attention is given to the effects of psychological, behavioral, emotional, biological, and social factors on development.
PS - 390 Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy3
Introduces students to the full range of cognitive- behavioral therapy. Students in this course can expect to learn the basics and application for specific CBT techniques used in treatment for a wide range of disorders.
The major theories, principles, and techniques of counseling used by mental health professionals. Topics include individual counseling, family counseling and group counseling. Special attention is given to the development of interpersonal awareness and sensitivity and to the application of counseling techniques by psychologists, counselors, nurses, physicians, and clerics. Course fee.
An introduction to the history of computer gaming, computer game categories and platforms, computer game technologies, game design and development process. Students will use skills of storytelling, modeling, animation, scripting, sounds, and interface design through a complete game development lifecycle to design and develop a computer game at any level. Course fee.
Examination of web-based and mobile applications, with an introduction to web technologies, the creation of web applications, mobile application design and development to meet end-user needs. Topics include scripting languages, graphics, event-driven programming to create an interactive web application. Students will complete a hands-on project building a complete mobile and web application. Course fee.
An introduction to software engineering processes such as design, implementation, testing, and maintenance and software engineering tools such as version control, IDEs, and test automation. Topics include software development lifecycle, requirements analysis, object-oriented design, unit and integration testing, and software quality assurance. Use of systems design methodologies to develop single and/or multi-user systems using project management techniques. This course is for programmers who have a complete understanding of at least one high-level programming language. Course fee.
A comprehensive study of the development of games and graphics using a game development system. Students will work in teams to design a storyboard to create a playable game using an existing rendering game engine. Students will apply 3D game design principles and focus on techniques and concepts for building interactive computer games. Course fee.
Designed to familiarize students with the basic principles and practices in community corrections. The course will cover the development of community corrections, the variety of intermediate sanctions available in the community and their philosophy and purpose, as well as the relative effectiveness with various offender populations. Emphasis will be on risk and needs assessment of offenders, placement in intermediate sanctions, programming and evidence-based practices, and practical application of theory and research in the field of community corrections.
Selected topics from mathematical logic, induction, relations and functions, basic combinatorics, discrete probability, graph theory, and recursion. An emphasis will be given to an introduction to proof-writing.
An introduction to the use and abuse of drugs in America. The history of such use and abuse, the pharmacology of such drugs, the social response to drug use/abuse and the role of law enforcement are considered.
Cross-listed with SO 285 . An introduction to racial and ethnic experiences in the United States from a sociological viewpoint. Intergroup relations, prejudice, discrimination, and cultural variations are considered. The unique cultural contributions and historical backgrounds of Afro-Americans, Asian- Americans, Euro-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans will be examined, as well as religious minorities and women.
CJ - 300 Dangerous Minds: The Psychology of Antisocial Behavior3
Cross-listed with PS 300 . A course that focuses on the joint study of the fields of forensic psychology and criminal justice as to extreme forms of criminal behavior and possible ways to understand and deal with them. From obsessive stalkers to serial killers to cunning psychopaths, this area is still a psychological frontier. This course surveys the different types of dangerous criminal disorders and updates the current research into forms of violence.
A course for students who will expand their knowledge of positive psychology and who will continue to develop their character. We will explore research that supports the development of virtue and actively engages in the growth of character. Lecture, discussion, activities, and projects will be employed in the discovery and development of virtue.
Examines child abuse by tracing its history from biblical times to the present. This course considers types of abuse and neglect, ways that abuse and neglect have been dealt with, the role of the courts, impact on victims, social reaction to abuse and neglect of children, treatment programs, and research into the causes of abuse and neglect.
Designed to prepare the student to test for Cellebrite Certified Operator CCO and Magnet Axiom’s MCFE (Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner). Students will prepare for the certification by gaining hands-on experience with Cellebrite and Magnet Axiom in a laboratory setting. Course fee.
To what extent is personality stable over time and across situations? How do nature and nurture, genes and environment, interact to produce and individual’s personality? Do unconscious processes influence what we feel and do? What is the nature of the self? These and other questions will be explored through a survey of current findings in personality research.
Explores major theories and principles of social behavior. Topics include the self, social knowledge, interpersonal communication, attraction and love, sexual behavior, aggression, prosocial behavior, prejudice, attitude change, group behavior, and leadership.
An overview of the major psychological disorders found in adults. Topics include the history of psychiatry, the development of discipline of psychopathology, the contributions of Emil Kraepelin, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and the problems of reliability and validity for DSM mental disorders. Course fee.
A survey of organized crime in the United States and around the world. The course will explore numerous aspects of organized crime, including history, types, investigation and prosecution, and impact on society. Trends for the 21st Century in organized crime will be examined and evaluated. Of particular interest will be emerging transnational organized criminal groups and the impact of technology on organized crime.
Cross-listed with LG 375 . A course presenting a variety of topics and issues in the white collar crime area, including types, causes and measurement of white collar crime. Specifically, the definition will be reviewed, along with an overview of the costs of white collar and corporate crime to society. Theories exploring white collar criminality and the use of criminal sanctions to deter misconduct will be examined.
An introduction to the craft of original, individualized research. Students will choose a specific topic, locate relevant sources, develop questions, and work to answer them. Throughout the semester, students present their findings to fellow students. A formal research paper is due at semester’s end. Recommend for history minors and open to nonmajors.
An introduction to the disciplines of crime analysis and crime mapping, with emphasis on the theories, focus, purpose, and application of analysis and mapping. Students will learn about the origins and process of crime analysis, common practices and targets of analysis, and how to utilize software commonly used in crime mapping applications.
Cross-listed with HS 380 . A survey of the field of intelligence. The course includes a review of the function, principles, and methods of collecting intelligence. Emphasis will be placed on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and the use of intelligence. Central to the course will be the understanding of intelligence as it relates to its use in law enforcement, corrections, and homeland security.
An examination of political philosophies on government regulation of a variety of issues in American media. Topics include the evolution of legal thought on free speech, defamation, copyright, privacy, obscenity and new media technologies. Students learn basic legal research methods through court cases and academic legal scholarship. Strongly recommended for students in the Business Track and the Publishing, Writing and Editing track.
The biological bases of behavior. Topics include the nervous system, endocrine system, sensory system, and motor system. Special attention is given to methodology, brain damage and disorders, neurophysiology, neurotransmitters, psychoactive drugs, physiology of motivation, biological rhythms, physiology of sleep, and physiological bases of memory. Limited to sophomore, junior and senior students.
The fundamentals of proposal design as well as writing for sales, public relations, public health campaigns, and media. After studying the fundamentals of persuasive technique and organization, students will apply these skills in various formats, from promotional pieces to formal proposal writing and persuasive speaking. The use of visuals, interview techniques, and research design considerations will supplement the persuasive projects. Strongly recommended for students in the Advertising and Public Relations track.
Cross-listed with CJ 425 . A course designed to prepare students for participation in intercollegiate mock trial competitions. Students are required to learn the rules of evidence, ethics, the rules of procedure and trial techniques.
Cross-listed with CJ 355 . An introduction to all areas of the law, including the history of law and the remedies the legal system provides. Introduces legal reasoning, writing, research and thinking.
Cross-listed with CJ 375 . A course presenting a variety of topics and issues in the white collar crime area, including types, causes and measurement of white collar crime. Specifically, the definition will be reviewed, along with an overview of the costs of white collar and corporate crime to society. Theories exploring white collar criminality and the use of criminal sanctions to deter misconduct will be examined.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of Education at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their Education courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, human services, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Examines the constitutional and practical roles that Congress and the presidency play both as separate pollitical institutions and as members of the power sharing arrangement of the American Federal government. Taking both an historical and contemporary view of executive-legislative relations, students identify and analyze how the features of this relationship have evolved in the past and how they are likely to develop in the future.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
PO - 109 Government, Law, and Society3
A study of major public policies and the methods used to analyze them. Topics considered include major policy areas salient in American politics. The course seeks to provide students with skills used by policy analysts. Emphasis is placed on processes and methods of policy development and evaluation. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis.
Analyzes issues and cases dealing with risk management, negligence, tort liability, discrimination, equipment and supervision in sport settings. Additionally, antitrust law, collective bargaining agreements, contract and labor law will be discussed.
Surveys early childhood through adolescent children’s literature including book format, genre, illustration, construction and contemporary issues. Emphasis placed on utilizing children’s literature as a medium for teaching in meaningful contexts.
Introduction to the early childhood profession will emphasize the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the field and how these foundations influence current thought. In addition, a variety of early childhood program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources and professional organizations will be discussed. Focused observations will take place across a variety of early childhood settings.
A course designed to give prospective teachers an understanding of the underlying concepts of fundamental mathematics: algebra, geometry and spatial sense, statistics, probability, measurement and estimation, and problem solving techniques, providing preparation for the state certification exam. Additional focus will be given to the statistical process/analysis of data-driven instruction conducted within the state assessment program. Open only to Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECE) majors and Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) students.
The relationships among families, schools and their communities, including a history of parent involvement in schools, the study of a variety of family structures, strategies to increase home/school collaboration, and techniques for working with caregivers, parents and extended family members. Special attention will be given to the multiple contexts in which children live and learn, including socioeconomic, cultural and political contexts.
Using knowledge of cultural influences and developmental characteristics of young children, students will learn how to plan developmentally appropriate instruction that support children’s ideas and interests and that help children acquire skills, concepts, and knowledge. Students will create instruction that employs research-based methods and reflects understanding of educational theories.
Study of language development, birth through five, typical and atypical. Study of early literacy development in the home and in early childhood settings. Introduction to instructional planning and execution for early childhood classrooms.
Students will learn to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and to promote learning through problem solving. Students will explore ways to help young students make sense of math. Topics include: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Pennsylvania Academic Standards, assessment, manipulatives, and the incorporation of technology. Field work required.
Theories and practices in ensuring the right to quality education for all in local and/or global contexts based on principles of Christian humanism. Focus on rights of women, indigenous peoples, transient peoples, and other challenged populations. Individual advocacy project required. Out-of-culture contexts addressed and researched.
EE - 343 Integrating Arts and Physical Education - E.C.E.3
Exploration and development of their own creative thinking as part of their pedagogical repertoire. Students will learn how to promote creative thinking and how to integrate each arts discipline: visual arts, music, dance, literature, and theatre. Students will learn how physical activity can help children learn and develop self-confidence. Topics include: research, theories, and assessment. Field work required. Course fee.
Examination and discussion of the components of early reading instruction and methods of instruction for literacy learning in elementary classrooms. Practical applications of theory to the classroom.
Discusses screening, authentic, summative, and formative assessments used in ECE classroom settings to determine instructional goals and create plans for differentiating literacy instruction. Focus on types of assessments, effective analysis of student data to drive decisions, and ethical use of assessment data.
Teaching strategies, methods and lesson planning for inclusive classrooms. Students will learn to differentiate, accommodate and modify curricula, instructional techniques and evaluation procedures for special learners. Processes of collaboration, consultation, co-teaching, co-planning and behavioral interventions will be covered. Field work required.
This course prepares future elementary educators to design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based science instruction aligned with PA STEELS standards, ensuring that lessons reflect current state expectations for student learning and scientific reasoning. Students will explore best practices in science pedagogy, learn to adapt instruction for diverse learners, and develop practical strategies for managing hands-on investigations in the classroom. Course fee.
Focus on engagement in the learning environment. Students will demonstrate the ability to engage learners and their families in a variety of contexts. Sixty hours of independent field placement required.
EE - 432 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Classroom Environment3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
EE - 430 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Planning and Preparation3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status. Course fee.
Integrative STEM education content and practice from the problem-solving nature of discipline-based, conceptual, and theoretical perspectives. Real-world applications will be included to foster the interconnectedness of the STEM disciplines. Course fee.
EE - 434 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Instructional Delivery3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Focus on observing diverse classroom settings, including early childhood, public, charter, and parochial models. Students will observe through multiple educational lenses and apply reflective practices. Ten hours of guided observation and thirty hours of independent field placement required. Course fee.
Intermediate modern technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on utilizing efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist. Includes dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to six times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
EE - 409 Advanced Designing Instruction3
Designed to provide opportunities to further develop and demonstrate competence as an early childhood and elementary teacher. Unit planning, global instructional routines, and teacher evaluation and self-reflection emphasized.
EE 335 and formal acceptance into the Professional Phase
EE - 390 Clinical Three: Effectiveness3
Focus on instructional effectiveness. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, prepare, implement, evaluate, and reflect on effective instruction. Sixty hours of independent field placement required.
EE - 436 Early Childhood Education Student Teaching: Professionalism3
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local 1-4 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as fulltime student status.
Intermediate ballet technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist in barre and center work. Includes: dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to six times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
DA - 207 Hip-Hop Dance II1.5
Continued development of Hip-Hop Dance Fundamentals at the intermediate level. Students will focus on strength, coordination, and stamina while incorporating personal style. Methodology includes dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, written assignments, required readings, and choreographic viewings. This course is repeatable for credit up to six times. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2.5 hours.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
DA - 147 Dance in World Cultures3
Cross-listed with WC-147. Examines the relationship between non-western dances around the world and their surrounding cultural landscapes including cross-cultural analysis of social, political, religious, and aesthetic purposes. Dance and human movement as a form of cultural knowledge reflective of values is emphasized to increase awareness and understanding of human cultural activity. Lecture 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
A seminar for first-year dance majors designed to enhance the students’ awareness and understanding of careers in dance, dance improvisation, and performance techniques. 3 hours. Course fee.
Introduces the fundamental principles of the choreographic process, particularly in the Western hemisphere. Among the areas to be explored are movement invention with consideration of time, space and energy as well as form and structure, design, and dynamics. The course will primarily be concerned with solo composition.
A seminar that will explore the philosophical, sociological, economical, aesthetic, educational, religious and historical perspectives of the art of dance in relation to its role, function and value in contemporary society. The student will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and presenting an individual dance project as a culminating education experience. Course fee.
A course that will examine the evolution of ballet and modern dance, particularly in the Western hemisphere. Course content will focus on the historical significance of dance as a theatrical art form. In addition, these idioms will be viewed in their cultural and sociological context, emphasizing the pervasive influence that ballet and modern dance has throughout the world.
Serves as a vessel of investigation of the historical relationship Hip-Hop has with social and political perception. Emphasis is placed on examining Hip-hop’s foundation of activism in social justice and expressing the act of injustice through it elements (music, dance, art). Examination of the genre as a global phenomenon, cultural influence, social connections, political impacts will be discussed. Course fee.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
DA - 461 Kinesiology for Dancers3
An analytical study of the mechanical, physiological, and anatomical principles of movement and specific dance techniques. The course will emphasize the function of the body in movement, the structure of the body in movement, and how dance affects these two areas. Movement analysis and dance injuries will be studied.
An exploration of the creative process of historic and current dance choreographers. Students study their own creative processes and create choreographic studies using various prompts. This course focuses on examining the impetus to create art by choreographers in terms of social, political and historical factors, as well as creating choreographic work and completing research projects. Lecture 3 hours.
Provides fundamental skills for beginning and intermediate modern dance partnering work. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction of people responsively moving through space in contact with each other, personal safety, and creativity. Students will develop skills to facilitate partnering interactions, weight sharing, and exploring both improvisational and structured partnering vocabulary sequences.
Introduction to backstage crafts of concert dance production. A lecture/laboratory course focusing on lighting design and technology, costume design and construction, sound design and editing, stage management, and scenic elements. Requires active participation in lighting and scenic install for dance department productions. Course fee.
Theory and laboratory practice of dance instruction, including teaching methods, lesson plans and practice teaching. The course will emphasize educational dance instruction designed for children, youth and adults. Students will participate as active instructors of educational dance with analysis and criticism. Lecture 3 hours, lab hours may be required. Course fee.
Cross-llisted with TV 360 An introduction course which will explore the possibilities that exist within the hybrid art form. The course will explore the aesthetic, theoretical, historical and cultural representations of the body through images and media. Through the lens, students will be exposed to the practice and creative process of capturing and responding to the body in motion. Course fee.
Producction course for creative, performance, and crew work for all spring semester dance productions. Credit given for creating, rehearsing, performing, and participation on crews. Choreographers and cast members must register for a ballet, Hip-Hop, or modern class for credit in semester the concert is held. Not open to students on academic probation Repeatable up to eight semesters. Lab hours to be announced. Offered pass/fail.
DA - 301 DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive: Technique and Repertory3
An intermediate summer intensive that will focus on technical training in ballet and modern, with additional classes offered in such styles as African dance, hip hop, improvisation, tap, pointe/ variations, somatic forms, and more. Students will learn repertory work culminating in an informal public performance at the conclusion of the program. Offered on a pass/fail basis.
A course in the art and craft of acting. This course is designed to free the individual to behave truthfully under imaginary circumstances and commit fully to the dramatic moment. Improvisation, monologue, and scene work are utilitzed to develop technique and understanding of the acting process.
Production course for creative, performance, and crew work for fall semester dance productions. Credit given for creating, rehearsing, performing, and participation on crews. Choreographers and cast members must register for a ballet, Hip-Hop, or modern class for credit in semester the concert is held. Not open to students on academic probation. Repeatable up to eight semesters. Lab hours to be announced. Offered pass/fail.
At least one of the following: DA 105, DA 106, DA 205, DA 206, DA 305, DA 306
DA - 490 Dance Internship3
An internship project designed to provide students with firsthand work experience in dance and dance related fields. Regular fieldwork in dance will be coupled with tutorial sessions and readings. All arrangements must be made the semester prior to the internship.
DA - 478 DeSales University Conservatory of Dance: Teaching Practicum1
Practicum providing supervised experience teaching a specific area of dance. Includes study of pedagogy, curriculum development, observation, and student teaching. Designed for advanced students preparing for graduate study or careers in dance education. Lab hours to be announced. Repeatable up to eight semesters, though only three of these credits may be applied toward graduation requirements. Offered on pass/fail basis.
A dance performance course for a select group of student performers whose primary focus is to share the art of dance with students in primary and secondary schools throughout the tristate area. Lab hours to be announced. Offered on pass/fail basis.
An opportunity to pursue in a structured setting a topic of current interest or specialized focus not covered extensively elsewhere in the dance curriculum. May be repeated with a change in subject matter. The instructor may designate the pass/fall option or not because DA 280 is a special topics class and will change from semester to semester.
An introduction to economic issues designed to stimulate critical thinking skills. Students will acquire understanding of economic principles and policy implications. Fundamental economic facts, concepts, and principles will be taught. Current economic issues will be emphasized.
Cross-listed with FN 220 . Focuses on the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. The course aims to provide the student with an introduction to the role of money, financial markets, financial institutions and monetary policy in the economy. The economic rationale behind banking regulations and current development in the financial system will be emphasized.
Cross-listed with FN 336 . Examines the economics of financial markets and the management of financial institutions both domestic and international. Topics include the determination of asset prices, the risk and term-structure of interest rates, foreign exchange market, capital and money markets, role of the Federal Reserve and how monetary policy affects interest rates and the overall economy. Current developments in the financial system are emphasized.
Emphasizes the use of economics and/or finance theory to analyze current events in economics and/or finance. Each student/team completes a research paper demonstrating the ability to address a research question by applying theory and presenting empirical evidence.
Junior or senior status or permission of the instructor
EC - 400 Global Economic Issues3
An introduction to major issues in the global economy. Topics include uneven economic growth, poverty and income distribution, discrimination, immigration, globalization, outsourcing and offshoring, global warming and alternative energy, international trade, foreign exchange systems, global debt, and regional economic integration with emphasis on the European Monetary Union and the challenges of the Euro. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Junior or senior status or by permission of instructor
CJ - 349 Applied Data Analysis3
An introduction to social science data analysis. The course will cover the foundations of statistical inquiry, bivariate and multivariate analysis, and hypothesis testing. This course will also introduce students to statistical software used to analyze data. Emphasis will be places on how these techniques are applied to criminal justice and homeland security research.
A study of selected topics relevant to economics; topics vary according to interests of instructor. Emphasizes new areas of the discipline not available in existing course offerings.
Development and implementation of students’ own research and/ or field experience in economics under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Coverage of advanced research methods and design. Students are introduced to the basics of hypothesis testing and statistical analysis. Further, students learn to read and evaluate psychology research literature, design research studies, collect and analyze data, and write formal research proposals. Course fee.
Provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation techniques, probability, sampling and reporting of statistical findings. Introduction to SPSS is included. Limited to sophomore, junior or senior students.
SE - 304 Curricula and Strategies for Moderate to Severe3
Examines the curricula and strategies used to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities. Students explore team teaching models, individualized instructional plans, inclusive classrooms, and the creation of a community of learners.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of economics at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their economics courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Explores implementation of positive behavior support both school wide and in the classroom context. Students use multiple research-based strategies to reduce behavioral issues, manage classroom behavior, and support students’ success.
Use of specialized technology to support the academic outcomes and success of students with disabilities. Technology as learning tool, communicative device, and instructional support considered. The teacher’s role in utilizing technology is explored.
SE - 190 Clinical Field Experience 1: Diverse Learning3
Focus on observing diverse classroom settings, including early childhood, public, charter, and parochial models. Students will observe through multiple educational lenses and apply reflective practices. Ten hours of guided observation and thirty hours of independent field placement required. Course fee.
Focus on engagement in the learning environment. Students will demonstrate the ability to engage learners and their families in a variety of contexts. Sixty hours of independent field placement required. Course fee.
Discussion of the need for strong collaborative partnerships with families, school professionals, and community agencies. Strategies for effective communication, relationship building, and teamwork developed.
SE - 316 Curricula and Strategies for Mild Disabilities3
Examines the curricula and strategies used to teach students with high-incidence disabilities. Students explore research-based practices for meeting the academic and behavioral needs of students, including developing individualized programming.
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local PreK-12 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as full-time student status. No other courses should be taken during this semester. Course fee.
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local PreK-12 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as full-time student status. No other courses should be taken during this semester.
Thorough examination of a variety of assessment techniques, including authentic and alternative, used with students with disabilities. Students will discuss scoring, analyzing, and interpreting achievement data in order to monitor student progress and track growth. Assessment data will be utilized to develop the Individualized Education Plan.
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local PreK-12 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as full-time student status. No other courses should be taken during this semester.
SE - 390 Clinical Field Experience 3: Effectiveness3
Focus on Instructional effectiveness. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, prepare, implement, evaluate, and reflect on effective instruction. Sixty hours of independent field placement required. Course fee.
Qualified seniors work with cooperating teachers under the supervision of University personnel in local PreK-12 grade classrooms in a school for fourteen weeks. This experience approximates full-time employment as a teacher. Seminars are held weekly. Enrollment in the four courses of student teaching counts as full-time student status. No other courses should be taken during this semester.
A study of authors from 1900 to 1940 whose stylistic experimentation and distinctive interest in mythology, psychology, and history set them apart from their predecessors. Particular attention will be given to the political and cultural context of their work, including trends in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere. The course includes writers such as Eliot, Faulkner, H.D., Rilke, Toomer, Williams, Woolf, and Yeats. General Education : Satisfies Lens 1: Stories & Symbols. If course designation is EN 376W, it will satisfy one RWI requirement.
A study of major authors of the British Romantic period (1798- 1832), including Austen, Byron, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. Particular attention will be given to the political and cultural context of their work, including Scottish and Irish nationalism, protofeminism, and the emergence of female readership, the slave question, and European trends.
A study of 18th century literature and culture, with emphasis on such English and Irish writers as Defoe, Fielding, Pope, Sterne, and Swift, as well as works by European writers and achievements in painting, architecture, and the other arts.
A study of major British writers, 1832 to 1900, and the society in which they lived. Students read poetry, fiction, and essays by such writers as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Hopkins, Carlyle, Dickens, George Eliot and Hardy.
A study of major American writers from the Romantic period (1830-1865), with attention to the historical and cultural context for their writings. The course includes Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Fuller, Stowe, Poe, Melville, Whitman, Dickinson, and Alcott.
A study of Shakespeare’s plays over the range of his career. The selection of plays and the critical approaches employed will differ from those in EN 358 .
Experiential learning opportunity in humanities areas at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their major field courses. Recommended settings include a publisher, advertising firm, public relations firm, journalism organizations, and television. May be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Take two 200-level or higher courses in the academic discipline relevant to the internship, to be determined in consultation with the student’s advisor
EN - 265 American Realism and Naturalism3
A study of the growth of literary realism in the context of major economic and social changes between the Civil War and World War I, with attention to creative work in other aspects of American culture. The course includes such writers as Twain, Howells, Crane, Gilman, Chopin, Norris and Wharton.
A study of Shakespeare’s plays over the range of his career. The selection of plays and the critical approaches employed will differ from those in EN 359 .
A study of important works, American and non-American, written since 1970, with emphasis on changing literary forms and issues. May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of the Department Chair.
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Cross-listed with CM 212 . An introduction to the writing of poetry: a workshop approach emphasizing development of expression and revision skills. Discussion of student writing is supplemented by an examination of other contemporary poets. Required for Creative Writing minor.
Cross-listed with CM 312 . This course will introduce students to the basic forms, genres and elements of both short and long fiction. A workshop approach in which students will read, edit and revise each other’s work will be supplemented by the reading of contemporary fiction writers. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.
Introduces students to the art of writing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and plays, using writing exercises and close readings from both classic and contemporary authors such as Aimee Nezhukumatathil, George Saunders, Margaret Atwood, Percival Everett, and Ada Limon. No prior background in creative writing required.
An opportunity to explore in more depth, or from a different perspective, some aspect of American literary history. The course may focus on a theme, e.g., environmental writing; a genre, a writer or a group of writers, e.g.; the Beat Poets; a literary or cultural movement, e.g., the Harlem Renaissance, or some aspect of American history or culture as it is reflected, explored, and influenced by American writers. May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of Departmental Chair.
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EN - 350 Topics in English Renaissance Literature3
An exploration of some topics of English Renaissance literary history. The course may focus on a theme, a genre, a writer or a group of writers, a cultural movement, or some aspect of English history, as it is reflected in the literary works of the 16th and 17th centuries. May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of Departmental Chair.
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An opportunity to explore in more depth, or from a different perspective, some aspect of twentieth century literary history in the aftermath of Modernism. The course may focus on a theme, e.g., Post Colonial Literature; a genre; a writer or a group of writers, e.g., Modern Feminist Writers; a literary or cultural movement, e.g.; Confessional Poetry, or some aspect of history or culture as it is reflected, explored, and influenced by writers all over the world since 1940. May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of the Department Chair.
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A study of diverse literary traditions of Medieval England. Readings include a variety of medieval genres, and sociohistorical contexts including Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Malory’s Morte d’Arthur, as well as plays and lyrics.
A study of representative texts by women writers. The course may focus on texts by American and/or British authors in various time periods with an emphasis on how women writers respond to historical moments. The course includes such writers as Wollstonecraft, Austen, Stowe, Fuller, Chopin, Woolf, Wharton, and Walker.
A seminar for junior and senior English majors. Students are introduced to the work of contemporary literary criticism and carry out research on single literary figures, generic problems, or formal critical approaches. Students will share the results of their research and also produce a professional portfolio. Mode of delivery: 3 hours of in-class instruction w/ 1 hour of instruction provided in the form of one-on-one mentoring between instructor and individual students, among peers (in-person, synchronously via Teams).
An investigation of a literary genre or topic across several literary cultures and historical periods. The focus would be on major writers and works that provide contrasting views, approaches, and styles of writing in regard to a significant social or cultural topic or to a major literary genre.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
EN - 384 African American Literature3
A study of African American literature of the 19 th -21 st centuries with particular attention given to the social and political contexts of these works. The course includes the African-American vernacular, slave narratives, literature of the Harlem Renaissance, and modern and contemporary poetry, essays, plays, and fiction. Covers such writers as Douglass, Dunbar, Hurston, Hughes, Baldwin, Morrison, Wilson, Woodson, and Coates.
Explores Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the present in an intensive and immerse program abroad. Students will engage in the close reading and critical analysis of significant Spanish-language literary works, examining themes, narrative techniques, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on the influence of cultural, political, and geographical diversity on artistic expression will be explored. Off-classroom activities required.
An introduction to the major authors and works of Spanish literature with emphasis on the relationship between literature and the development of Spanish thought. Focus on Golden Age and nineteenth century. Taught in Spanish.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
PL - 350 The Republic of Plato3
Studies Plato’s philosophical masterpiece. The course explores the meaning of goodness both for an individual and for society by investigating the values of wisdom, honor, money, freedom, power, love and passion. It tries to define what people can reasonably expect from themselves and from one another.
Explores Augustine’s great autobiographical classic where he presents the course of his life from hedonism to Christianity. The course examines why the story of Augustine’s spiritual journey to God still exerts a major influence upon the hearts and minds of people today as they try to cope with eternity, evil, love and God in a world often blind to these.
Surveys seminal texts in the Western tradition, including classic works by Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Mill, Kant, Nietzsche, and others. The course situates these texts in their historical and cultural contexts, grappling with the underlying metaphysical and anthropological issues at stake in the competing views of the good life they defend.
Cross-listed with EC 220 . Focuses on the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. The course aims to provide the student with an introduction to the role of money, financial markets, financial institutions and monetary policy in the economy. The economic rationale behind banking regulations and current development in the financial system will be emphasized.
A study of investment strategies and asset management. Basic content includes discussion of risk and return, asset allocation, classic investment vehicles, portfolio theory, and the tax environment. Advanced discussions include specialized investment vehicles, equity options trading, combination insurance and investment products, and technology-enabled investing. Current events are discussed at length. Students participate in a portfolio management competition during the course.
Any of FN 290 , FN 330 , FN 331 , or FN 336 , or permission of instructor
EN - 340 Creative Non-Fiction3
Cross-listed with CM 340 . Sophisticated exploration of the narrative essay form, including style, audience, tone and form. Called the New Journalism and popularized by such writers as Truman Capote and Annie Dillard, these essays straddle the line between fiction and non-fiction writing and may include reflective essays, science and nature essays, biography, autobiography, travel and immersion. Students will read widely in the genre. Required for the Creative Writing minor.
A study of personal financial planning and how it relates to life’s decisions. Sample topics include developing and analyzing personal financial statements, budgeting and cash management techniques, the proper use of credit, planning for major purchases, the time value of money, and investment decisions for the individual or family.
Cross-listed with EC 336 . Examines the economics of financial markets and the management of financial institutions both domestic and international. Topics include the determination of asset prices, the risk and term-structure of interest rates, foreign exchange market, capital and money markets, role of the Federal Reserve and how monetary policy affects interest rates and the overall economy. Current developments in the financial system are emphasized.
Cross-listed with CM 316 . A study of the dynamics and process of publishing. Students will work with actual publications and publishing professionals, learning about the business of publishing, careers in publishing, layout, design, editing, promotions finances and distribution. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.
Builds on material learned in TV 252 . Requires writing, rewriting, and workshopping of a complete, 30 page narrative screenplay or the first 30 pages of an original pilot television script. Includes lecture and in-class reading of student work.
An introduction to the art of translation, a basic skill highly demanded in the professional world. Designed for students who have a least a basic knowledge of grammar, writing, and communication in both Spanish and English, this course includes translation of literary works, pieces of news, surveys, questionnaires, business letters, and any other document of special interest in the work market.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
TV - 330 Comedy Writing3
Requires you to write weekly short comedy sketches based on specific topics. Students will utilize black-outs, call-outs, rule of three, contrast of characters and contrast of time periods. Culminates in writing and producing web series.
Focuses on introductory techniques regarding writing for the screen. The creative process from the proposal of a script idea to its completed shooting form will be discussed, including concept, characterization and format, with an emphasis on structure. Students will be expected to write multiple short-form screenplays.
HCA - 202 Economic and Fiscal Issues in Healthcare Systems3
Examines theoretical and practical aspects of healthcare delivery and finance from micro- and macroeconomic perspectives, and the use of financial information in healthcare decision-making. Topics include rate-setting and expected reimbursement, determinants of medical care supply and demand, cost drivers, competition, public and private insurance industry models, and the political economy of healthcare services.
Explores and analyzes managerial decisions and issues faced by leaders of healthcare provider organizations (including hospitals, physician groups, and nursing facilities) amidst intensifying competition and regulation, technological and societal change, and evolving challenges to traditional business models. Emerging trends in care delivery and reimbursement models, healthcare marketing and communications, case management, and related issues are examined.
The introductory course for the healthcare administration degree. Provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. health care system, and an analysis of primary and supporting agencies and organizations that constitute the ecosystem of care delivery, government policy and regulation, healthcare financing, and population health management services.
Develops analytical abilities and attitudes for the examination of healthcare organizations in changing environments, their problems in adjusting to change, and the development of corporate strategies and policies. The case method is utilized in analyzing corporate problems. A computer simulation may be included. Offered only through Adult Studies.
An examination of legal issues and legal problems that influence the structure, operations, and management of healthcare organizations. Topics include labor relations and employment law, caregiver liability, patients’ rights, end-of-life care, HIPAA compliance, and the use and security of protected health information.
HCA - 303 Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Management3
Focuses on the data-driven aspects of quality assessment and quality management issues in healthcare delivery, including the terms, principles, theories, and practical challenges. The course covers a diverse set of information technologies, analysis tools and methods for measuring and improving quality, and examines programs implemented by organizations to efficiently deliver safe, timely, effective, and patient-centered care. International healthcare systems are compared. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Familiarizes students with common medical billing practices, the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim preparation, submission, and payment processing. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in, or seeking to further understand, a healthcare provider’s revenue cycle operations.
Financial planning for the future. The retirement planning portion outlines the various retirement plans available including government and private plans, pension plans, individual retirement accounts, and other qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. The estate planning portion examines the taxation of gifts, estates, and generation skipping transfers. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Master the language of medicine by learning the foundations of medical terminology. This course introduces the essential principles of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, enabling students to understand and interpret medical terms with confidence. Designed for non-clinicians and non-healthcare majors, the course presents terminology in a clear and accessible way, with a focus on real-world applications in healthcare settings.
Current tax code concepts, issues, and regulations and the resulting consequences and liabilities to a financial planner’s clients. The course explores the structure of the code as it pertains to the taxation of individuals, their businesses, partnerships, trusts, and other legal entities. Offered only through Adult Studies.
The function of insurance and risk management in the business enterprise. Risk management techniques as well as the use of specific insurance contracts to cover pure risk exposures in life, health, property, liability and others are analyzed. The role of government insurance and the regulation of the insurance industry are fully examined. Offered only through Adult Studies.
SX - 362 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription4
A course in which the student learns to (1) assess a client’s level of fitness for physical activity, (2) assist in setting and reaching attainable goals, and (3) design a program of activities appropriate to reaching those goals. Lecture and laboratory portions of the course present theoretical foundations and provide guided practice on volunteer clients to attain the skills of the course. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Sport and Exercise Physiology major or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
Must register for SX362L
FN - 417 Financial Plan Development3
A culmination of the Financial Planning sequence. The purpose of the Financial Plan Development course is to require the student to demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply his or her knowledge of financial planning topics, as received through the curricula taught by CFP Board-Registered Programs. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Any of FN 290 , FN 315 , FN 361 , or permission of instructor
FN - 490 Finance Internship3
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of finance at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their finance courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
SX - 285 Research and Statistics in Exercise Physiology4
Prepares students to read, understand, and produce research. This course will develop competency in research interpretation in the fields of health, sport, and exercise physiology including research design, assessment techniques, and data analysis. For a final project, students will design, conduct, and write a research paper in the standard scientific style. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of history at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their history courses. Recommended settings include local and/or regional museums, archives, and historical societies. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Focuses on the development and application of historical methods, thinking, and skills centered on a local or regional topic. Introduces students to the historical discipline, including identifying and using primary and secondary sources, engaging with multiple perspectives, and applying historical knowledge to think about contemporary issues. Includes completion of a public history project rooted in the students’ lived environment.
An introduction to the understanding of how words are used in naming things, the formation of propositions, the construction of arguments and the examination of fallacies. The goal of the course is twofold: that students gain an appreciation of the manifold character of “everyday” reasoning, and that they develop a facility to argue with order, with ease, and without error.
An overview of the fundamentals of business operation, including an examination of basic business functions such as management, marketing, production, and financing. Contemporary business problems and the changing economic and social environment and their effect on business decisions are discussed. An introduction to Excel is given. Does not satisfy a Management elective. Freshmen class level or Business minors.
Integrates the role of careers in society, career development theories, decision-making models and styles and self-assessment interpretation. Students will conduct/analyze career and major research, be introduced to job search strategies and define professional behavior required in the workplace. The course is intended to assist students seeking guidance in their decision of academic majors and career options. Open to all students.
Cross-listed with CJ 374 . An introductory course investigating the historical background of terrorism, modern counterterrorism tactics, and sociopolitical factors that promote terrorism. Ideas about countering terrorism through the prevention, neutralization, and prosecution of terrorists are fundamental to the course.
Cross-listed with CJ 155 . Examines theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. This course reviews mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and response as the four primary phases of disaster management. An analysis of past disasters is presented along with their impact on policy formation leading to the current FEMA all-hazards approach to emergency management. Discusses the roles, duties, and importance of the emergency manager.
Cross-listed with CJ 150 . Introduces students to the key vocabulary and concepts of homeland security. The course will cover the essential structures, functions, and working relationships of the principal governmental agencies charged with homeland security. The course will cover the evolution of homeland security and the federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies impacting the homeland security mission from an “all hazards” approach.
Examines critical infrastructure protection as a cornerstone of homeland security. This course reviews vulnerabilities and protection strategies for critical infrastructure and key assets including water, power and energy, communication, transportation, banking and finance, and health and emergency services.
Cross-listed with CJ 380 . A survey of the field of intelligence. The course includes a review of the function, principles, and methods of collecting intelligence. Emphasis will be placed on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and the use of intelligence. Central to the course will be the understanding of intelligence as it relates to its use in law enforcement, corrections, and homeland security.
A course that examines critical issues and problems relating to homeland security by facilitating the knowledge and experience gained by completing the required courses in the program. A significant research paper on a matter of importance to the homeland security systems will be required. Preparation for the transition from undergraduate studies to employment and/or graduate school will be an important secondary goal for the course.
Designed to study the emerging, contemporary and critical issues within the field of Homeland Security. This course is designed to broaden the educational and learning experience of students related to Homeland Security. Overall, the course will focus on securing the U.S. against different threats posed by international and domestic terrorist organizations.
Cross-listed with CJ 410 . Examines the concepts, theories, programs, and requirements of emergency preparedness arising from planning, practice, risk assessment, exercises and drills. The course will also provide an overview of the relationship of preparedness to response, as well as a review of emergency operations and incident command systems.
Introduces students to terrorism as a psychological phenomenon. This course examines the psychological effects of terrorism as well as current government strategies used to disseminate information to terrorist groups. The course will also study misconceptions and inaccuracies about socio-political and religious motivations of terrorist groups.
An examination of relations between geographical globalization and how they shape the role and function of the state. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the issues of war and peace, as well as the attainment of geographical knowledge.
Introduces students to bioterrorism, agroterrorism, emerging infectious diseases and the factors affecting the homeland and national security of the United States. Subject material from the Center for Disease Control’s Bioterrorism and Emergency Response as well as the Emerging Infections Program will be foundational to the course.
Surveys the current and emerging technologies relevant to and applied within the homeland security enterprise. Students will study the application and development of technologies utilized in counterterrorism, national security, critical infrastructure protection, and response/recovery from natural disasters and accidents, along with the ethical and legal aspects of those technologies.
Cross-listed with CJ 160 . A study of the principles and doctrines embodied in the criminal law. Topics such as substantive crimes, justification, complicity and liability, causation, and inchoate crimes are explored and emphasized.
Cross-listed with PO 330 . An examination of the impact of constitutional law on the formation of American public policy. The debate on the proper policy role of the judiciary is examined. Leading Supreme Court decisions in the areas of intergovernmental relations, commerce and civil rights and liberties are analyzed.
Cross-listed with CJ 365 . A study of both the constitutional and statutory rules governing police conduct in criminal matters. Emphasis is on the Constitutional rights and restrictions derived from the 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution and the remedies for violation of these rights.
Cross-listed with PO 270 . A study of the development of the American health care system and its impact on American law, economics, and politics. Emerging health care and biomedical policies and laws are examined in terms of their social import.
Cross-listed with PO 280 . A study of American environmental policies and laws as they have developed from the 1960’s to the present. Topics include policies pertaining to clean water and air, solid waste, toxic substances resource conservation, global warming and worker health and safety. Major court cases in environmental law are examined, as is the impact of politics on the formation of environmental policy.
A comparative survey of the criminal justice systems of selected nations. Similarities and differences between these systems and the American system will be emphasized.
Cross-listed with PO 362 . A seminar based upon individual student research in public policy and law. The course consists of lectures, individual investigations and presentations and discussions.
A survey course on the history of China. The course covers foundation elements of Chinese civilization but focuses mainly on China’s progress in the 20 th century. Students will understand the major historical processes and events - political, military, economic, social, and cultural - that shaped the course of China in its search for modernity.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
SU - 305 Transportation Management3
Introduces students to one of the critical fields of supply chain management: transportation; focusing on each transportation mode (rail, truck, water, pipeline, air) in detail, through an integrated logistics and global supply chain perspective. Students will learn to understand/manage the planning, execution, and coordination of transportation activities within today’s complex supply chains.
An introduction to assessing international marketing opportunities and formulating and implementing international marketing strategies. Students will explore how to use marketing analyses and deductive decision modeling in assessing international marketing opportunities. Topics include international strategies and policies, foreign market selection, adaptation of products, distribution, communication channels, and information gathering, planning, and control.
SS - 430 International Sport Tourism: Issues and Impacts3
An examination of sport tourism as a phenomenon, sport tourists, and the range of businesses within this industry. Students will investigate international sport tourism organizations, services, analyze issues including: facility/event financing, sport tourism impacts, globalization, with emphasis placed on management implications of sport tourism issues.
Covers the law concerning employment, including hiring, firing, discrimination, employer liability, employee rights, workplace health and safety, employee privacy, “whistle blowing”, union-management relations, sexual harassment, and employee benefits.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of management at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional, or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their management courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits, and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Seeks to increase students’ awareness of workforce diversity as an opportunity and challenge for managers. Topics include US demographic trends, models for understanding the importance of managing diversity, differences between affirmative action and managing diversity, real cultural differences versus stereotyping, individual diversity responses, organizational strategies for managing change, challenges inherent in managing diversity, and outcomes of successful diversity management.
Employer-employee relationships in private and public sectors of the economy. Topics discussed include union security, negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, union and management bargaining strategies, public employees’ legal rights in work stoppages, collective bargaining differences in public and private sectors, and third party mechanisms to resolve deadlocked labor disputes.
MG - 333 Career Skills Development for Business Professionals3
Focuses on enhancing students’ job searching process; developing skills such as writing, speaking, and teamworking; introducing job management skills for career advancement, work organization and time and stress management; strengthening students’ understanding of business etiquette; and introducing the basics of personal money management. Does not satisfy a Management elective.
Focuses on basic concepts of, and practices in, compensation, benefits, employee motivation, and the theory of total rewards. It examines ways to structure the total array of rewards available to employees in such a way as to enable and motivate people to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives.
Focuses on personal and interpersonal skills which are grounded in behavioral science theory, research, and practice. Course coverage will include the development of skills in stress management, creative problem solving, communicating supportively, influence usage, negotiations, conflict management, motivating others, and team building.
An arrangement for special student proposals for research and/ or field experience in English studies; guided reading in primary and secondary sources; presentations, projects and papers; analysis and evaluation. May be repeated for credit. See department chair for required guidelines.
An analysis of the development of modern political thought from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment to its actualization in contemporary regimes. A broad cultural overview of these periods is provided. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis.
An analysis of the development of Western constitutionalism and its protection of human rights, from the Greek philosophers, the Roman lawyers, and medieval theologians to the British and American constitutions. Not open to students who have taken HI 201 . General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of marketing at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their marketing courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
An introduction to the various facets of consumer behavior, including the decision-making process, problems, needs and goals, the consumer’s search for information, and the evaluation of the purchase decision. Students will explore the application of concepts to management of the marketing mix.
Explores the formulation and implementation of marketing strategy. Special emphasis is placed on integration of the marketing function throughout the organization.
The conclusion of the calculus sequence. Topics include partial derivatives; multiple integrals including triple integrals in the cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems; vector calculus including vector fields, line integrals and Green’s Theorem; the application of these topics. The course concludes with an introduction to direct, indirect, vacuous, trivial, contradiction and induction proofs.
A continuation of the calculus sequence. Topics include parametric equations and polar coordinates including area and length; infinite sequences and series; vectors and the geometry of space; vector functions in two and three dimensions; applications of these topics.
A calculus-based course in probability. Topics include sample spaces, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, expectation and variance, moment generating functions, joint probability distribution functions, and applications of these concepts.
A capstone experience for the mathematics major. The course focuses on the philosophical meaning of mathematics, an understanding of mathematical maturity, and an introduction to the methods of mathematics research. Over the course of the semester, students explore a survey of interesting open-ended problems as a hands-on review of the foundational topics from the undergraduate curriculum. Simultaneously, students complete a research project, culminating in a written report and oral presentation.
The examination of the Euclidian postulates and the axioms of Hilbert, non-Euclidian geometries, the influence of geometry on physics and philosophy, and the use of computers in the study of geometrical concepts.
An introduction to techniques of modeling and solution of ordinary differential equations. Topics include complex numbers and exponentials, first-order separable and exact differential equations, linear differential equations, linear independence and the Wronskian, general and particular solutions, Laplace transforms, and numerical methods.
An advanced treatment of concepts in calculus, stressing rigorous definition and proof. Topics include properties of real numbers, least upper bounds, limits and continuity of functions of a real variable, differentiation, Riemann integration, sequences and series.
An exploration of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics. Topics include time value of money, annuities, loans, bonds, cash flows and portfolios, immunization, interest rate swaps, and determinants of interest rates.
Advanced concepts in algebra. Topics include congruence relations, permutations, binary operations, groups, subgroups, abelian and cyclic groups, homomorphisms, normal subgroups, cosets, factor groups, and isomorphisms. An introduction to rings and fields will also be presented.
A calculus-based course in statistics. Both the methods and the theory of the following topics are covered: sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.
Provides basic pharmacological information and the nursing process application to drug therapy. Specific groups of drugs that exhibit common effects and their mechanisms of action are explored. Developmental differences are discussed for select populations. Students integrate the knowledge of drugs, physiology, pathophysiology, and disease with patient profiles in order to make clinical decisions and apply the mechanisms of pharmacotherapeutics. Limited to nursing majors.
BI 263 , BI 264 , NU 205 , NU 215 , CH 107 or CH 103 and CH 104 , and sophomore standing
NU - 305 Therapeutic Nutrition3
A course that discusses the effects nutrition has on health through a holistic perspective incorporating physiological, spiritual, and cultural aspects. It incorporates nutritional principles of wellness and diets specific to pathological conditions.
Provides students with methods of comprehensive health assessment for well persons across the life span. The course includes history-taking, interview and physical examination techniques, in addition to relevant screening tests and procedures for each body system. Lecture 45 hours, lab 30 hours. Course fee.
Basic foundation nursing course which introduces students to foundational concepts of person, health environment, and nursing. The course focuses on the nursing process, basic nursing care, therapeutic communication skills, and the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team. Lecture 45 hours, lab 30 hours. Course fee.
Provides students with theoretical and clinical experience. The focus is on nursing skills requisite to competent practice in simple clinical situations in the health care setting by building on concepts in NU 205. Students learn to integrate theory with psychomotor skills in order to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Focuses on family development during times of transition and change such as childbearing, viewing health and illness as family-centered experiences. The course applies the nursing process to care of mothers and newborns of diverse backgrounds from pre-conception to postpartum. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , PS 240 , and junior standing
Corequisite
NU-350C
NU - 320 Health Risk Models and Research3
Integrates the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing as defined in health theories and models with nursing practice and research. Principles of health risk reduction will be introduced, with emphasis on strategies that can promote the health of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations through research development and utilization.
A course that focuses on the nursing care of adults with chronic illnesses. Primary emphasis is on health promotion, maintenance, palliation, and rehabilitation. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
An introduction to health care informatics with a focus on patient safety and quality. This course includes organizational and personal exemplars of health care informatics and the federal regulations, policy, and legal issues associated with health care informatics. Includes an introduction to the use of data analytics to promote health and wellness for individuals, families, and communities with health needs. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Social Analysis
NU - 340 Mental Health Nursing5
Introduces concepts, principles, and processes of mental health nursing. Students integrate therapeutic communication and mental status assessment to mentally or behaviorally challenged adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Students are introduced to typical human responses to perceived and actual threats to well-being that cross developmental levels and settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
A course designed to provide theoretical foundations and clinical experience for students to develop their concept of pediatric patients and their families. Students focus on learning developmentally appropriate care of children and families in both wellness and illness settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 45 hours. Course fee.
BI 252 , NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , PS 240 , and junior standing
Corequisite
NU-365C
NU - 440 Community and Public Health Nursing5
A course which examines public health and community health nursing concepts. Students learn to plan aggregate-level care to promote health. The course includes application of basic epidemiological principles and methods, and population-focused management of communicable diseases. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Nursing care of adults over the life span experiencing acute and complex illnesses with alterations in multiple body systems. The focus is on critical thinking and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care professionals to foster restoration and rehabilitation. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
A course which examines models of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration in the older adult. Primary emphasis is on theories of aging, coping with changes in physical and emotional states related to the aging process, and addresses end-of-life issues. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 45 hours. Course fee.
BI 252 , NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , and junior standing
Corequisite
NU-370C
NU - 452 Senior Integrating Seminar4
Advanced integration of clinical concepts and leadership theories that facilitate full human development potential of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations utilizing a case study approach. Students critically examine significant technological and sociological developments that affect delivery of health care services. Includes preparatory guidance for the State Board examination. This is a capstone course and can only be taken after successful completion of all other clinical practicum rotations and must be taken concurrently with NU 454 . Lecture 60 hours.
Develops an understanding of pharmacologic and toxicologic principles. Basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be discussed. Special emphasis will be given to medical uses of drugs. Course fee.
CH 101 and CH 102 . Limited to students in the medical studies major.
NU - 454 Clinical Nursing Internship4
Advanced integration and application of clinical knowledge through focused precepted clinical nursing practice. This is a capstone clinical practice experience that can only be taken after successful completion of all other clinical practicum rotations and must be taken concurrently with NU 452 . Clinical 180 hours. Course fee.
Explores current issues in medicine. Students examine current topics of clinical and professional importance. Topics may involve legal issues, health care reform, health care systems, and issues in medicine regarding organization, administration, and financing. Students will also be exposed to several medical topics that will be discussed during the class.
Introduces students to the professional roles and responsibilities of a physician assistant. Topics include PA history, professional organization, clinical roles, education, and certification.
Provides instruction in the roots of medical terms. Students learn to describe and apply the basic principles of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes to medical terms. The format of the course involves lectures, readings, and discussions with terminology discussed in a clinical format.
Emphasizes analytical and decision-making techniques in the marketing of goods and services to businesses, institutions, and the government. It also covers organizational buying behavior, product/market planning, sales and distribution management, pricing and promotion from the perspective of both the buyer and the seller.
Focuses on the application of basic marketing tools and concepts to the health care industry. Topics include orienting service to clients/ customers, building communications, motivating internal and external publics, application of marketing research and segmentation analysis to the healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical industries.
Introduces students to critical aspects of drug development, marketing, utilization, and evaluative science. The course goal is to explore prescription medications, practices and outcomes of drug therapy by understanding drug development and its approval process, creating awareness of pharmaceutical industry marketing practices, and developing evaluation skills and strategies for marketing techniques and unbiased drug information.
The use of medical drugs dealing with psychological problems. The course offers an understanding as to how these drugs work in the brain to affect behavior. The goal of the course is to provide students with sufficient understanding of the mechanisms of drug actions in order to develop an enlightened perspective on the use of these drugs.
An analysis of the range and complexity of political and economic developments in Central and South America. This course will focus on historical and contemporary events taking place in the region. Democratization, economic development, and geopolitics are just some of the major concepts that will be examined.
An examination of the causes of war and peace throughout history from a levels of analysis approach. This course will provide an advanced understanding of international relations literature about warfare and mechanisms for achieving peace.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
TH - 451 Integrating Seminar in Theology3
An opportunity for students to integrate their knowledge of theology with other fields of study. The course emphasizes the application of theological methods to issues of contemporary importance. Individual research and reflection, as well as public discussion, are integral parts of the seminar. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Cross-listed with LG 362 . A seminar based upon individual student research in public policy and law. The course consists of lectures, individual investigations, and presentations and discussions.
Cross-listed with LG 280 . A study of American environmental policies and laws as they have developed from the 1960s to the present. Topics include policies pertaining to clean water and air, solid waste, toxic substances, resource conservation, climate change, and worker health and safety. Major court cases in environmental law are examined, as is the impact of politics on the formation of environmental policy.
This course examines two interrelated subjects. International law is the study of the norms of behavior which nations regard as binding and the international political processes that produce them. International organizations are an integral part of these processes which deal with issues of war and peace, justice, and human welfare. Particular emphasis will be placed on the United Nations.
A study of American Foreign policy as it relates to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Attention is given to the historical development of American foreign policy from 1945 to the present, but primary emphasis is placed on current U.S. economic and strategic interests.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
PO - 475 Politics and the Family3
An analysis of the various familial structures and issues facing families throughout American history. Attention is given to the diversity of family arrangements, how they have changed over time, and the social/political/economical problems confronting them today. Students will participate in a guided classroom debate at the end of the semester. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Cross-listed with LG 270 . A study of the development of the American health care system and its impact on American law, economics, and politics. Emerging health care and biomedical policies and laws are examined in terms of their social import.
A preparation for moving beyond the classroom into a career. Students will learn to analyze articles with critical thinking skills, review core ideas from sub-disciplines in psychology, lead group discussions in seminar or presentation style, and develop a plan for their future in this field.
PS 109 and senior status or permission of the instructor
PS - 275 Topics in Psychology3
Shifting topics relevant to the field of psychology, presented in a specialized seminar. Topics may include psychology and film, neuropsychology, therapeutic methods and basic skills of therapy and counseling, geriatric psychology, or ethical issues.
Designed to enable students to grow their potential and to lead an effective life. The course will enable students to enhance personal growth and leadership development. The goal is to maximize student potential and become a more fully self-actualized person. Students will learn to take control of their life an to be transformational in their leadership capacity.
Cross-Listed with NEU 211 . A survey of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning. Students will explore the experimental history of conditioning and learning and the implications for animal and human behavior as well as the underlying molecular and neural mechanisms of behavioral modification.
PS 109 ; juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
PS - 340 Sport and Performance Psychology3
Addresses individual and group psychological factors and physiological principles as they relate to the athlete and performance. Topics include personality, arousal, attention, motivation, goal setting, anxiety, attribution, confidence, imagery, team cohesion, leadership, and the psychological benefits of exercise. Course fee.
PS - 200 The Unseen Reality: The Psychology of Spiritual Experience3
A survey of select topics in the psychology of religion. Special emphasis is placed on the critical analysis of reports of subjective experience which are casually attributed to supernatural agents or an “unseen reality”. Anthropological, historical and sociological material is surveyed within the context of research findings in the cognitive science of religion.
An introduction to the skills, nature, benefits, and limitations of the field of psychological counseling for students interested in any helping profession. Topics will include applying the hierarchy of micro-skills required to conduct a five-stage interview session using listening skills, competence in active listening and empathic skills, critiquing counseling sessions, cultural and ethical issues in counseling. 3-credit course, 1 credit will be dedicated to peer counseling and critiquing. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of psychology at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their psychology courses. Recommended settings include counseling centers, human services, industry, business, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Cross-listed with SX 320 . Introduces the field of motor learning. The focus is toward skill acquisition with primary consideration given to the learning of skills and the effectiveness of various instructional strategies based on the physical, physiological, and psychological factors that influence skill learning. Students will apply the principles of motor learning to coaching, fitness, teaching, and rehabilitation.
Cross-listed with BI 375 . Explores the mechanisms of hormone action that affects behavior. Emphasis is on the synthesis, fluctuation, and control of hormone secretion and how they affect behavior. Behaviors involved in reproduction, aggression, and memory processing are some of the behaviors covered in this course.
Cross-listed with HS 374 . An introductory course investigating the historical background of terrorism, modern counterterrorism tactics, and sociopolitical factors that promote terrorism. Ideas about countering terrorism through the prevention, neutralization, and prosecution of terrorists are fundamental to the course.
Cross-listed with LG 480 . An examination from the Christian humanist perspective of the role of the law in addressing family issues such as conception, adoption, surrogate parenthood, custody, marriage, alternatives to marriage, divorce, family violence, etc., and a consideration of what values should guide the law.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
SX - 101 Exploring Exercise Physiology1
An introduction to the development of sport and exercise physiology with emphasis on the wide variety of careers and specializations within the field. Students will be exposed to scientific literature and the concept of evidence-based practice. This course is recommended for first-year Sport and Exercise Physiology majors and those considering the major. Lecture 1 hour.
A study of the nutrition, bioenergetics, and endocrine regulation of the body in relationship to health, exercise, and sports performance. The roles of macronutrients, micronutrients, and common supplements will be examined for their role in health and performance. The study of bioenergetics in the laboratory includes indirect calorimetry and physiologic assessments. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
BI 151 and Sport and Exercise Physiology major, or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
Must register for SX-250L
SX - 102 Kinesiology1
A comprehensive exploration of human musculoskeletal anatomy and its applications to exercise and sport movements. Electromyography, palpation, model construction, and motion analysis will be used to investigate and reinforce kinesiological concepts. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour lab. Course fee.
Prior or concurrent registration in BI 263 or BI 355 , or permission of the instructor
SX - 170 Fitness Leadership3
Examines techniques, progressions, and safety considerations within group fitness and personal training. Students will learn practical skills necessary to lead group and individual fitness programs including music selection, choreography, exercise selection, cuing, and program management. Students will also learn the scientific theory, regulatory organizations, and legal concerns surrounding fitness leadership in preparation professional certification and employment. Lecture 3 hours.
Develops students’ understanding of the practical methods and scientific theories within sport science including exercise selection, foundational movement skills, and exercise programming. Students learn to effectively teach exercise techniques; adapt programs to skill, ability, and injury; and utilize plyometric, spring technique, Olympic lifting, and agility training methods for athlete development. Lecture 3 hours.
Introduces students to the definition, spelling, and pronunciation of technical terminology in anatomy, physiology, medicine, kinesiology, and heath. Students will learn terminology by understanding prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in health care. They will develop the ability to decipher terminology by their knowledge of these word roots. 1 hour lecture.
Sport and Exercise Physiology major or permission of the instructor.
SX - 375 Injury Prevention and Care4
The modes and mechanisms of injury and infection related to activities in athletics, conditioning, and fitness programs. The focus of the course is prevention, with some approaches to injury care appropriate to the exercise physiologist. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
BI 355 / BI 356 or BI 263 / BI 264 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
Must register for SX-375L
SX - 370 Biomechanics4
The mechanics of human motion with an emphasis on sport and fitness. Students learn anatomical kinesiology, kinetic and dynamic physics, including linear and angular velocity, acceleration, momentum, torque, power, and work. These principles will be applied to human motions including static balance, locomotion, and object manipulation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Course fee.
BI 263 or BI 355 , or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
Must register for SX-370L
SX - 465 Exercise Physiology4
A study of the long-term and short-term adaptive response of the human body in response to the stress of physical exercise and training. Energy production, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, neural, and hormonal systems are the principal focus of the course. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
BI 355 / BI 356 or BI 263 / BI 264 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
Must register for SX-465L
SX - 490 Sport & Exercise Physiology Internship3
Designed to develop a meaningful field experience in a career field related to sport and exercise physiology. Students learn to relate the theoretical foundations learned in the classroom and laboratory to application in the professional world. Limited to junior and senior students in the Sport and Exercise Physiology major. Field experience of 135 to 150 hours is required for three credits. Course fee.
A course which integrates the student’s understanding of exercise programming for a wide range of client populations. Students will prepare for board certification as exercise physiologists by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists through a combination of lecture, practical exam participation, participation in mock interviews, and preparation of a professional portfolio. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
A practical application of resistance training and conditioning techniques. Students will learn stretching techniques, fundamentals of exercise techniques including free-weights and machine training, spotting, Olympic lifting, alternative modes, and nontraditional implement training. This course is for students pursuing a career in strength and conditioning, in preparation for certification examinations.
Prior or concurrent registration in SX 365 , or permission of the instructor
SS - 150 Introduction to Sport Management3
Provides an overview of the sport industry that introduces the student to the basic fundamental knowledge and skill sets required of the sport manager to solve sport business problems. Focus will also be placed on understanding career options in the sport industry and how to prepare for employment.
Focuses on the facility master planning process, program of requirements for indoor and outdoor facilities, and design trends. Comprehensive event planning/management for athletic, recreational and special events. Course Fee.
A continuation of the study of strength and conditioning and sports performance programming. This course will emphasize: 1) the programming and coaching of Olympic lifts and their derivatives for the development of explosive power, 2) aerobic endurance training based upon physiologic measures including lactate and heart rate, 3) preparation for certification as a strength and conditioning coach. Lecture 3 hours. Course fee.
SS 150 , SS 200 , and Expanded Literacies: Mathematical Reasoning
SS - 335 Principles of Coaching3
Provides students with an understanding of athlete development and competitive performance at the youth, interscholastic and intercollegiate levels. Principles in sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, and risk management will be applied to facilitate successful coaching. Students will have the opportunity to earn a coaching credential that is recognized by numerous state high school associations and sport organizations nationwide.
An examination and utilization of basic marketing principles to the domain of sport. Topics will include sport products and services, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, research and information management, promotions, positioning and sponsorship.
An examination of the sport sales process and the importance of relationship building to create long-term partnerships between sport organizations and their consumers or business partners.
SS 150 and SS 200 , or permission of the instructor
SS - 342 Sport Finance and Economics3
Analyzes of financial and economic concepts applied to sport environments. Sport enterprises will be viewed as economic systems which must respond to changes in supply, demand, and market trends. Fundraising for various constituencies will also be explored.
Focuses on human resource management, motivation, interpersonal communication, staff development and evaluation, budgeting and fiscal management. Course fee.
A study of the nutritional needs of the body in relationship to health, exercise, and sports performance. The roles of macronutrients, micronutrients, and common supplements in health and performance will be studied. The lecture content of this course is the same as SX 250 . SX majors and those who have taken SX 250 may not take this course. Lecture 3 hours. Course fee.
A planned field experience outside the classroom supervised by the internship provider. A 12-credit internship requires a minimum of 540 hours, maintaining a daily log, writing a report about the experience, and other projects. The 12-credit requirement may be met through a single course or through two 6-credit internships. Each requires a minimum of 270 on-site hours plus the log, report, and other projects.
Explores the governing organizations of sport at the recreational, secondary, intercollegiate, professional, international, sport specific, and Olympic levels. In addition, sport specific governing bodies will be examined. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis or SS 200
TV - 230 Introduction to Radio3
Surveys the medium of radio, focusing on the history and technology of broadcasting and contemporary programming. It also carefully examines the structure of programming, regulations and problems of the contemporary medium, as well as the role it plays in informing and entertaining listeners today.
Exposes students to critical facets of supply chain management, expanding beyond company operations to include supplier, company, and end consumer. Students will learn to understand/manage the integration/coordination of activities within today’s complicated supply chains.
Focuses on a comprehensive, generic quality improvement model. The course will cover the familiarization, team building, process skills training, statistical management techniques training, and long-range planning phases that are critical to any successful effort.
SU - 303 Strategic Procurement and Financial Risk Management3
This course covers decisions made regarding a wide range of options depending upon the level of vertical integration employed by an enterprise. This includes negotiation, contract management, and analysis of proposals. Outsourcing of functional and business activities within and outside an enterprise will be explored.
SU - 452 Strategic Logistics and Materials Management Seminar3
An advanced and integrated course with a focus on active integration of strategic logistics with a deeper exploration of materials management topics. Not recommended for non-majors.
Introduction to backstage theatre crafts through lectures and hands-on labs. Students learn shop and backstage safety, production techniques, and technical terminology, with equal time in the scenic and costume shops. Includes a weekly 2-hour lab and ushering assignment given in the first week of class. Course fee. Yes Pass/Fail No
An investigation into the process of making a theatrical production. Emphasis will be placed on the reading and detailed analysis of plays as the foundation for all creative work in theatre. Students will be introduced to the styles and genres of drama. Focus will be placed on nurturing the student theatre-maker’s aesthetic and artistic voice.
A continuation of TR 143 . Through lectures and hands-on labs, students will explore and gain experience in the basic concepts of lighting and audio technology, stage management, scene painting, and stage makeup. The course includes a weekly lab equivalent to 2 hours a week and an usher assignment. Course fee.
A study of theatre’s evolution from its origins in pre-recorded history to the European Renaissance. This course explores how theatre has been created in various cultures. Attention will be paid to the trajectory of Western theatre, with special focus given to non-Western forms, examining the cultural, religious, economic, political, and sociopolitical influences that informed each. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Literary Analysis.
A course in the art and craft of acting. The course is designed to free the acting student to behave truthfully under imaginary circumstances and commit fully to the dramatic moment. The work progresses from individual and group exercises to monologue and scene work from contemporary texts. For theatre students only or permission of the instructor. No Pass/Fail No
A study of the theatre’s evolution from the Elizabethan era to the cusp of the Modernist movement in the West and the arrival and trajectory of Western theatre in North America, with special focus given to non-Western forms, examining the cultural, religious, economic, and sociopolitical influences that informed each. Course fee.
A course in the study of not-for-profit enterprises, with an emphasis on practical, operational functions such as budgeting, revenue generation, production, facilities, and HR/staffing. The course will also examine administrative roles and will provide guidance for early-career managers.
Provides practical experience working on two ACT 1 productions in a designated backstage area. Successful completion of TR-361, TR-362, and TR-363 is required for all tracks within the Theatre Department. May be taken a maximum of three times for credit.
An internship project designed to provide students with first hand work experience in theatre or theatre-related fields. Students must comply with University Internship guidelines.
Junior standing in the Theatre Department or permission of Department Chair
TR - 363 Theatre Practicum III1
Practical experience working on a run crew for an ACT 1 production. Requires weekend and evening hours. Successful completion of TR-361, TR-362, and TR-363 is required for all tracks within the Theatre Department. May be taken a maximum of three times for credit.
Study and application of fundamental directing theory and principles through lecture and laboratory. Students will present two minimalist projects in the Studio Theatre: a 4-minute, two-character scene and a 10-minute scene (three to five characters) from a full-length or one-act play. Course fee.
Practical experience working on an ACT 1 Spring musical in a designated backstage area. Successful completion of TR-361, TR-362, and TR-363 is required for all tracks within the Theatre Department. May be taken a maximum of three times for credit.
An introductory training to voice production for the actor focusing on the release of the natural voice for free response to creative impulse. Vocal technique is developed through exercises in alignment, respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation. The course introduces the foundations of vocal anatomy and expands awareness of sound distinction through the International Phonetic Alphabet.
A seminar in theatre for graduating seniors in performance tracks. The course will prepare students to enter the industry with special focus given to understanding acting as a business, career planning, and financial literacy for artists. Various projects, workshops, and guest lectures will be utilized. Course fee.
An integrative senior seminar where students form a theatre company to produce a fully realized children’s play. Performances take place in the Schubert Theatre and on tour during the latter part of the semester. To accommodate rehearsals and technical work, students must keep Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. free of all other commitments.
An examination of the birth and evolution of the Modernist era in American & European playwriting. Through the examination of cornerstone works from a range of writers, this course explores the artistic, social, religious, and political movements that influenced the writers of this time.
Builds on theatre acting skills, adapting them for the camera. Actors will become familiar with in-studio camera techniques on and off screen. Actors will analyze film and TV scenes using current industry vocabulary and terms while practicing on-set etiquette. This course also covers industry standard self-taping techniques. Course fee.
An exploration of the expressive capacity of the actor’s physical instrument. A variety of movement disciplines will be offered to help the actor gain physical awareness, flexibility, alignment, strength, and the overall physical availability necessary for meeting the unique demands of acting.
An intermediate course for the developing actor. This course aims to deepen the actor’s proficiency with the techniques and processes introduced in the Fundamentals course. Actors expand their understanding of action-based scene work from 20th and 21st century American plays in the style of realism, which can create performances of genuine quality in any medium.
Focuses on the techniques, theory, and application of character, three-dimensional, old age, and fantasy make-up for theatrical productions. Each student is required to purchase a make-up kit. Course fee.
An examination of the developments in theatre of the past twenty years. This course will primarily consider the work of playwrights who are forces in the contemporary theatre and who continue to exert major cultural, social, and political influence on the future of theatrical art. The work of contemporary directors, designers, theatre groups, and movements will also be discussed. Course fee.
A course designed to deepen the actor’s proficiency with the techniques and processes introduced in TR 260. Students will prepare performances from contemporary screenplays; cultivating independent artistry. Course fee.
This course offers a practical exploration of the core techniques used to connect acting and singing in musical theatre performance. Through in-class performances, scene and song work, and constructive feedback, students learn to interpret and communicate a story through song. The course also includes training in audition preparation and building a professional repertoire book. Course fee.
An advanced acting course which sources a variety of theatrical genres outside of the scope of Realism. Through lecture and studio lab work, students develop the necessary performance skills essential to approaching individual theatrical styles with precision.
SS - 440 Current Issues and Problems in Sport Management3
Examines current research, issues, reform efforts, and trends in Sport Management. Also strategies for job search and career development are discussed.
A Shakespeare performance course focused on the principles of textual analysis with emphasis on rhetorical and poetic devices, leading to the application of that analysis in performance. The course culminates in public performance.
This course supports a vibrant tool kit for encountering texts by applying techniques outside of those introduced in TR 211 and TR 212 . Monologues and scene work from contemporary theatre serve as the bases for applying such techniques. While this course affirms action-based acting, it celebrates and investigates additional pathways to achieving a believable, connected, and effective performance.
An advanced discourse on the theory of directing and the application of advanced directing principles with an emphais on establishing the director’s voice and aesthetic. Directors will present, repertory style, a fully realized one act play in Studio Theatre (ACT 2) in conjunction with a student lead design team. Lecture and Laboratory course. Course fee.
Introductory study of fundamentals of jazz dance focusing on strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination, and alignment. Includes dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, readings, written assignments, and choreographic viewings. No previous dance training required. Repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
An introductory study of the fundamental tap dance technique with emphasis placed on coordination, alignment, and tap vocabulary. Methodology includes: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, and choreographic viewings. No previous dance training required. 3 hours. This course is repeatable for credit up to two times.
Focuses on the ability to strategically access, analyze, evaluate, and produce communication in a variety of forms from a personal perspective. Through the study of theoretical material, critical review of media artifacts and ethical practices, as well as production exercises, students will investigate ways in which the media shape our perceptions and influence our understanding of social issues and events.
The first production course for all TV/Film majors, introducing students to the full battery of single-camera digital video production. Basic skills are covered in multiple departments or areas of film craft, including cameras & lenses, lighting, grip & electric, sound recording, assistant directing, art/design, assistant editing, and post-production fundamentals. Strong emphasis on crew organization, production workflow, and set etiquette. Course fee.
Examines the history of film through weekly screening of classics, readings, and discussions. The goal is to explore how society influences film and ways that film influence society and culture. Students will also learn about the techniques, styles, formats and genres that have developed over the years and how they have influenced modern cinema.
A course in the fundamentals of music theory curated to best meet the needs of singing actors, choreographers, dancers, designers, film composers, and stage managers. The course emphasizes the major elements of music - melody, rhythm, and form - including scales, intervals, keys, triads, rhythm, and meter.
Cross-listed with CS 270 . A study in visual design for time-based media. Focus is placed on computer-based graphics, 2D animation and motion graphics incorporating multimedia elements such as text, graphics, video, and sound.
TV - 384 Traditional Practicum for TV/Film Majors in Production Management1
Practical experience working in all areas of film and television production, scheduling, and management. Students are free to design their own project-based focus or to pursue approved field study/experiential learning opportunity in the local industry. The Traditional Practicum is ordinarily completed between the second semester of the first year and the second semester of junior year. All TV/Film majors must complete a total of six one-credit practica, including at least one first-year practicum and one senior practicum. Practicum course numbers and sections can be repeated up to a total of six times for credit toward fulfilling graduation requirements. Course fee.
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can be repeated up to a total of six times for credit toward fulfilling graduation requirements.
Cross-listed with CS 392 . An introduction to animating and texturing using pre-made 3D models. Students will focus on the animation principles and how to technically manipulate them using 3D animation software. No prior knowledge in 3D animation software is necessary. Course fee.
Examines the business side of media production and distribution. Traditional and non-traditional forms of funding and distribution will be discussed including Crowdfunding and Kickstarter Campaigns on Social Media. Students will produce a Public Service Announcement, and corporate videos for local businesses.
This course offers hands-on training in documentary story telling. Students will learn the fundamental skills that go into producing documentaries by researching, writing and producing two short pieces. Through lectures, readings and tests, the course also offers a general view of influential documentary movements from early cinema to the present. A significant portion of the course load happens outside of the classroom. Course fee.
A hands-on training in the visual audio, and story elements that go into making a non-studio based fictional piece. Students make short films that are critiqued for creativity and technique. Labs include screening films for discussion.
A culminating experience designed to help students integrate and synthesize knowledge gained from coursework, internships, employment, personal experience, and creative and co-curricular activities into portfolios and presentations that showcase wide-ranging career readiness skills. The course actively engages DSU TV/Film alumni, industry leaders, and career professionals.
A course that presents historical and contemporary review of how media has changed, considering legal, marketing, economic and cultural influences on internal operations and decision making regarding program material. This course looks at Federal and State laws regulating electronic media, and analyzes and evaluates the dynamics of the relationship between the media, the market, government and audience.
Building on the skills learned in Directing I, this course focuses on the development of their visual storytelling skills. Emphasis is placed on communicating and working with actors, dramatic analysis of story and screenplays, preparation and pre-visualization, and using the camera as the primary visual narrator of narrative film and television. Students direct and critique short digital video projects.
Explores the role of a Producer and/or Production Manager on a film set, studio or location to better prepare the student for a future in corporate or independent film making. Emphasis of the Producer’s role during preproduction, production, and postproduction including: budgeting; cast and crew assembly; management; generating and following scene breakdown, call sheets; and the running of a set. Projects generated must be entered in local and international film festivals. Course fee.
Examines the history, craft, and impact of film directing through weekly screenings, readings, and discussions. The goal is to explore how specific directors employ the tools, workflow, personnel, and craft of cinema for the purpose of visual storytelling. Students will also learn about directorial techniques and styles that help directors develop a unique voice & vision as filmmakers and/or auteurs.
Study and practice in the design of sets & scenic environments for film, video, and digital cinema. Focus on the impact of design choices, visual design theory and history, the role of production designers and art directors, and design for single-camera production.
Examines the history, craft, and impact of films through the lens of genre and/or major movements in national and international cinema. Weekly screenings, readings, and discussions. The goal is to broadly & deeply explore a specific genre or movement in film history through a survey of the seminal works and the visionary filmmakers that are regarded as exemplars.
A challenging capstone course that prepares students for the television and film industry. Creative collaboration is emphasized. Seniors work hands-on as department heads and/or creative leads on short film projects chosen by students and faculty. All phases and workflows of pre-production, single-camera digital production, and post-production are covered. Career skills such as resume writing, producing creative reels, and preparing for interviews are also covered. Course fee.
Focuses on how multi-camera sitcoms and hour-long episodic television go from script to screen. Learn about the collaboration between departments and their roles, the rigorous filming schedules found in television production, and how scripted television shows are made.
Building on TV 160 , this course explores key concepts, debates, and texts in 20th- and 21st-century film theory. Students engage with key theoretical approaches such as formalism, realism, feminism, auteurism, and psychoanalysis, to examine how cinema constructs meaning, emotion, and ideology. Emphasis is placed on developing critical frameworks to interpret film as an art form, cultural text, and mode of representation.
A highly immersive, hands-on exploration of advanced techniques in designing and building sets, props, and scenic environments for TV and film production. Focus is on project-driven, experiential learning.
Will focus on developing projects into feature documentaries suitable for film festivals, and/or submission for grants. Through proposal and treatment writing, students will actively engage in researchingand developing their ideas. With emphasis on covering social issues with strong conflicts, students complete a documentary 50-minutes in length, along with a plan for promoting, marketing, and/or selling the final film.
Building on TV 373 , this course deepens mastery of cinematic editing through the Adobe Creative Suite and professional workflows. Students refine skills in storytelling while building proficiencies in keyframing and motion effects, color correction, and sound design. Hands-on projects develop technical expertise, creative judgment, and a professional portfolio for the post-production industry. AI capabilities in editing will also be addressed.
An introduction to the concepts, terminologies, and standard practices involved in creating an artistic composition. Students will explore and apply the elements of design to develop imaginative, individual projects that effectively communicate ideas visually. The course emphasizes both presentation skills and collaboration, with a focus on using both digital and traditional media. Course fee.
An introduction to the study of the English language, taught from linguistic, historical, and sociological perspectives. Required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for secondary certification in English or Communications, and designed specifically to meet those requirements.
Building on the skills learned in TV-390, this course focuses on the development of producing afilm production using an LED Volume. This course covers previsualization, budgeting and scheduling of a production, and the collaborative filmmaking in an LED Volume to create a 2 to 5-minute production.
A course that explores the techniques and methods used in stage management for all types of theatrical productions. Emphasis is put on production books, blocking, calling cues, and communication with the production team, director, and actors.
An in-depth look at scenery construction techniques for theatre and film. The course includes instruction in the construction of standard scenic elements using an array of power tools and contemporary methods, MIG welding techniques and theatrical rigging. This course builds upon the scenery construction principles introduced in TR 143 . Theoretical and practical work is involved. Course fee.
Explores clothing styles from early civilization to today as expressions of culture, identity, and storytelling. Students examine how garments reflect social values, class, gender, and belief systems across cultures and eras. Through research, discussion, and creative projects, students learn to interpret costume as both historical artifact and cultural narrative.
Prepares students in the Design/Tech track to begin their professional career after graduation. This course explores career planning and professional opportunities with emphasis on interview skills, presentation, communication, and professionalism. Course fee.
Focuses on graphics for the stage, from traditional scene painting to modern media projections. Students explore the history of painted backdrops, create projection imagery, and develop skills from concept sketches to finished products. Emphasis is on theory, application, tools, techniques, and materials used in scene painting. Course fee.
An examination of the teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. After introducing the historical context, the course offers literary, structural, and rhetorical “criticisms” of the gospel texts which allow contemporary readers to dialogue with the biblical authors and the message they proclaim.
This course concentrates on the creation of technical drawings for the entertainment industry. Hand drafting as well as 2D computer drawing will be covered in this intensive class. Topics will include orthographic projection, isometric perspective, and drafting conventions for the stage. Course fee.
A study of the nature and mystery of the Church, which examines the doctrine of the Church in the light of scripture, tradition, and contemporary discussions. It also explores the phenomenon of the rituals, the history, the theology, and the liturgical celebration of the sacramental life of the Church in light of Vatican II and other Christian denominations. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
This course covers the mechanics of lighting and sound for entertainment. Topics include advanced electrical concepts as applied to stage lighting, LED and moving light fixtures, lighting control systems, networking for lighting control, lighting paperwork, as well as basic sound theory, essential audio equipment, audio signal flow and routing, digital conversion, audio over IP, and show media playback. Course fee.
Introduces fundamental techniques in pattern drafting, garment draping, and costume crafts. Students develop skills in creating patterns from body measurements, adapting basic pattern blocks, and draping fabric on a dress form. The course also examines foundational methods and materials used in costume crafts. Course fee.
A study of questions posed to the Christian faith by a skeptical modern world. The course will examine common objections to Christian doctrines with a view toward developing rational arguments in defense of the Christian faith. Intended primarily as a junior-level seminar for Theology majors, the course will involve individual research and reflection, as well as public discussion, in the formulation of a coherent Christian alternative to the culture of religious skepticism.
Provides the student with the opportunity to pursue independent study under the guidance of departmental faculty. Permission of the directing faculty member during the semester preceding the study is required.
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible through a review of modern scholarship and a reading of the texts themselves. The course considers the Jewish Scriptures in themselves and in relation to Christianity. It also deals with questions of historicity, interpretation, and the applicability of biblical texts to modern life. General Education : Satisfies the Catholicism in Dialogue requirement.
Studies the question of human nature. The course explores the uniqueness of human beings and inquires into the meaning and value of life. It examines the significance of freedom, action, solitude and community as essential conditions for becoming fully human.
A study of the person of Jesus Christ. The course examines the portrayal of the Man and His message as found in the Christian Scriptures, post- biblical writings and contemporary theology. The course addresses current issues such as Jesus and the treatment of women, Jesus and ecology, and Jesus and a suffering world.
Explores the cathedral of thought of the medieval intellectual world. Situating St. Thomas historically as the synthesizer of the two great traditions of Augustinian wisdom and Aristotelian science, the course considers just how far reason can go in proving God’s existence, in describing His nature and ours, in providing a useful map of reality, and by prescribing how we should live.
Examines the issue of ultimate meaning. The course investigates the meaning of God, explores rational support for belief in God, evaluates the claims of atheism, studies the problem of evil in the world, and examines the significance of religion in the life of both a person and a community.
An examination of Christian marriage in relation to the Catholic sacrament of matrimony. The course discusses the theological foundations of marriage, human development, interpersonal relationships, communication and parenting skills. It addresses some contemporary challenges to marriage and family life.
Explores the nature of reality to that we might more assuredly make the crucial distinction between what is real and what is only illusion. The course is designed for juniors and seniors who are looking for an integrative experience.
An interdisciplinary approach to caring for the sick and dying. The course considers the physical, psychological, sociological and theological aspects of the dying process. It also reflects on Christian ideals and human values which enable people to deal with the difficulties associated with human mortality.
A presentation of Christian values and Church teachings with regard to health care. The course focuses on medical and nursing practice by considering topics such as: sterilization, euthanasia, abortion, human experimentation, cooperation, and confidentiality.
A study of the role of the Church and family life in the modern world. The course examines the Church’s mission of forming a moral and spiritual communion among people. It explores the notion of family as “domestic church” including the role of parents as primary educators and the contributions of the family as an evangelizing community, in dialogue with God, at the service of human society.
A presentation of Christian values and Church teachings on interpersonal relationships. The course focuses on human sexuality within and outside of marriage by considering such topics as: conjugal love, birth control, pre- and extra- marital sex, masturbation, and homosexuality.
An examination of ethical principles and individual moral development to facilitate an ethical perspective for the future sport manager. Current issues, ethical dilemmas in the sport environment, organizational responsibility and professional ethics will be discussed. General Education : Satisfies Lens 2: Ethics & The Common Good. If course designation is SS 475W, it will satisfy one RWI requirement.
Discusses ethical and legal issues in the global workplace, individual values, the stakeholder model, key moral philosophies, and corporate social responsibility. Ethical implications of decision making, career objectives, and doing business in a global marketplace will also be discussed. Does not satisfy a Management elective.
Same course as CH 352 but without the laboratory. Lecture 4 hours. Not open to students who have taken CH-352. Does not take the place of CH-352 for major or minor requirements.
CH 101 , CH 102 , MA 121 , MA 122 , PH 201 , and PH 202
CH - 353 Physical Chemistry I (no lab)4
Same as course CH 351 but without the laboratory. Lecture 4 hours. Not open to students who have taken CH-351. Does not take the place of CH-351 for major or minor requirements.
CH 101 , CH 102 , MA 121 , MA 122 , PH 201 , and PH 202
CH - 436 Biochemistry II4
Cross-listed with BI 436 . Continuation of CH 435 . This course examines membrane structure and function, the chemical basis of signaling, and a detailed analysis of bioenergetics and regulation of metabolism from a structural perspective. Review and discussion of current scientific literature through written assignments and oral presentations promote critical thinking. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Same as course CH 304 but without the laboratory. Lecture 4 hours. Not open to students who have taken CH-304. Does not take the place of CH-304 for major or minor requirements.
Continuation of CH 435 . This course examines membrane structure and function, the chemical basis of signaling, and a detailed analysis of bioenergetics and regulation of metabolism from a structural perspective. Review and discussion of current scientific literature through written assignments and oral presentations promote critical thinking. Lecture 3 hours.
Introduces students to praxis of media relations across corporate, nonprofit, and government settings. Students research media outlets and reporters, identify worthy news values, and craft messages to generate media coverage. Skills include writing multimedia press releases, utilizing professional databases, and search engine optimization. Emphasizes developing media plans, serving as organizational spokespeople, managing crises, integrating digital and traditional media.
CH - 475 The Ecological Crisis, a Common Responsibility3
The principal objective of this course is reflection on the values inherent in nature as well as those in man. The limit and value of science is weighed, but more importantly the role of the church in response to the “ecological crises,” and most importantly, our responsibilities as individuals and as members of Christ’s body.
A senior student carries out a non-laboratory study of an academic area of personal interest after the student prepares a program of study and a department faculty member approves it and agrees to guide and grade the subsequent study. A written summary report of the investigation is required.
Cross-listed with EN 212 . An introduction to the writing of poetry: a workshop approach emphasizing development of expression and revision skills. Discussion of student writing is supplemented by an examination of other contemporary poets. Required for Creative Writing minor.
Cross-listed with EN 312 . This course will introduce students to the basic forms, genres and elements of both short and long fiction. A workshop approach in which students will read, edit and revise each other’s work will be supplemented by the reading of contemporary fiction writers. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.
Cross-listed with EN 316 . A study of the dynamics and process of publishing. Students will work with actual publications and publishing professionals, learning about the business of publishing, careers in publishing, layout, design, editing, promotions finances and distribution. Strongly recommended for students in the Professional/Creative Writing and Editing track. Required course for the Creative Writing minor.
An advanced course in public relations focusing on PR campaigns and event planning. Students will learn how to promote a product, brand, and image through effective campaigns. The course will focus on the role of successful event planning in PR campaigns.
An intermediate course examining successful and challenging PR case studies of the past and present. Students will study strategies employed by professionals through careful reading of cases. In addition, students will have the opportunity to manage their own “case” through interactive work with peers.
Freelance and Magazine journalism. Students will expand their evolving journalistic skills through comprehensive opportunities in interviewing, personality profiles, travel journalism, lifestyle journalism and photography. Strongly recommended for students in the Professional/Creative Writing and Editing track.
A thorough overview of the career opportunities for Communication students in the fields of Publicity and Advertising, Ghostwriting, Speechwriting and Biography, Creative Support University, Healthcare and Freelance Writing.
An upper-level elective focusing on social and cultural patterns of gendered communication. Students will study historical movements and current research in gender communication in order to gain an understanding on how gender shapes communication styles and how communication shapes our gender-related thoughts and behavior.
Examines the theories associated with organizational communication and reviews case study scenarios. Students learn about the complex nature of communication and interaction within organizations’ formal and informal networks. Strongly recommended for students in the Business track.
A course that presents historical and contemporary review of how media has changed, considering legal, marketing, economic and cultural influences on internal operations and decision making regarding program material. This course looks at Federal and State laws regulating electronic media, and analyzes and evaluates the dynamics of the relationship between the media, the market, government and audience. Strongly recommended for students in the Business Track.
Analyze neurodiversity as a concept and a culture, with an emphasis on autism. This course will introduce concepts including neurodiversity-affirming perspectives, contemporary models of disability, and intersectionality. Students will explore the first-hand accounts of neurodivergent individuals, and learn about supports and services available to this population.
Introductory course of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn the expressive vocabulary, basic grammatical structure, and receptive language techniques to have and maintain a conversation. Conversational topics include the following: introducing themselves and others; exchanging basic social information such as where they live and their family; and discussing common activities. ELECTIVE.
An opportunity for students to explore topics and projects by applying basic communication theory and analysis. Research results will be presented in appropriate oral and written forms. A free elective for junior and senior Communication majors. Open to others with permission of the instructor.
Conduct supervised research in a specific area of Communication Sciences and Disorders under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires departmental approval.
An introduction to Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) using Visual Basic programming language or other higher level languages. The course emphasizes design techniques essential for efficient use and performance of GUIs. Topics include visual programming logic, event-driven programming, application software, graphics and sound, and the development of interfaces that produce high sensory response. Use of integrated development environment. Course fee.
Exposure to communication theory, hardware components, analog and digital transmission, common carrier services, communication protocols, enterprise networking, routing, and the OSI model.
Principles of computer systems and network security. Passive and active threats, authentication, encryption, digital signatures, biometrics, firewalls, virus preventions, operating systems principles, and other contemporary issues are discussed. The course covers the basic goals of preserving the integrity of access and data, and preventing unauthorized access to information. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Exposure to operational cyber security is achieved through risk assessment, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Confidentiality, integrity, and authentication (CIA) principles are exhibited using cryptography best practices. Topics such as number theory, discrete logarithms, pseudo-random generators, stream and block ciphers, encryption methods, hashing, and cryptanalysis are discussed. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Cross-listed with HS 150 . Introduces students to the key vocabulary and concepts of homeland security. The course will cover the essential structures, functions, and working relationships of the principal governmental agencies charged with homeland security. The course will cover the evolution of homeland security and the federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies impacting the homeland security mission from an “all hazards” approach.
Cross-listed with HS 155 . Examines theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. This course reviews mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and response as the four primary phases of disaster management. An analysis of past disasters is presented along with their impact on policy formation leading to the current FEMA all-hazards approach to emergency management. Discusses the roles, duties, and importance of the emergency manager.
A study of selected topics relevant to the field of criminal justice. Topics may be taken from the fields of victimology, criminology, crime prevention, crime policy, the law, policing, courts, and/or corrections. Emphasizes new areas of the discipline not available in existing course offerings.
Cross-listed with SO 203 . An examination and exploration of various social problems in American society and how they affect and are affected by societal attitudes. Theoretical perspectives will be applied to such problems as poverty, welfare, substance abuse, sexism, racism and environmental problems.
Cross-listed with SX 220 . Applies current scientific knowledge to safely and effectively physically train tactical athletes, including military, emergency, and law enforcement personnel. Students will learn physical assessments, designing and executing of safe and effective fitness programs, as well as general information regarding nutrition. Course recommended for students interested in training tactical athletes, and will prepare them for professional certification and employment.
Cross-listed with HS 410 . Examines the concepts, theories, programs, and requirements of emergency preparedness arising from planning, practice, risk assessment, exercises and drills. The course will also provide an overview of the relationship of preparedness to response, as well as a review of emergency operations and incident command systems.
Cross-listed with LG 355 . An introduction to all areas of the law, including the history of law and the remedies the legal system provides. Introduces legal reasoning, writing, research, and thinking.
CJ - 436 Digital Investigation and Evidence Collection3
A review and analysis of the concepts of digital forensics, including the preliminary investigation of incidents, relevant forensic tools, encryption techniques, web-based investigations, and the examination of evidence. In addition, students will learn the methods involved when using computers and electronic devices to facilitate the commission of a crime. Offered only through Adult Studies. Course fee.
A survey of the imaging and analysis phases of the digital forensic process. Various key data types and locations of potential evidence will be discussed. The purpose of this course is to immerse students in the relevant technical skills of digital forensics, working towards the solution to practical problems encountered during an investigation. Offered only through Adult Studies. Course fee.
Cross-listed with LG 425 . A course designed to prepare students for participation in intercollegiate mock trial competitions. Students are required to learn the rules of evidence, ethics, rules of procedure and trial techniques.
An introduction to advanced or specialized topics, with focus on such areas as databases and mapping, handheld device forensics, link analysis across different platforms, and advanced digital technology. Students will engage in active research and technical exercises. Offered only through Adult Studies. Course fee.
This course focuses on the concepts of networking and the Internet, and applying those ideas to investigations of online crimes. The course covers TCP/IP, IP addresses and email tracing, log analysis, DNS and other concepts pertaining to online investigations and securing electronic evidence. Offered only through Adult Studies. Course fee.
Beginning modern technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on utilizing efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist. Includes dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of criminal justice at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their criminal justice courses. Recommended settings include law enforcement agencies, probation and parole, courts, and other government organizations, as well as private organizations offering criminal justice services. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Introduces the characteristics of Hip-Hop dance including its foundational techniques of bouncing, rocking, and grooving. Within these movement practices, students will develop body awareness, building strength, coordination, and stamina. The methodology in the course includes dancing,in-class engagement, discussions, written assignments, required readings, and choreographic viewings. Repeatable for credit up to four times. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2.5 hours.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
DA - 106 Ballet Dance I1.5
Beginning ballet technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on effective expression as a performing artist in barre and center work. Includes dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
A course focused on the technique and refinement of pointe and/or partnering work within the ballet idiom. Requires previous experience dancing on pointe. For intermediate through advanced levels, emphasis on alignment and strength progresses to pointe variations and/or partnering. Repeatable up to eight semesters, though only three of these credits may be applied toward graduation requirements. 2 hours.
An online dance appreciation course that examines dance as a mode of human expression and communication in cultures around the world. This course focuses on fostering an appreciation for and literacy of dance. Students place dance in a variety of contexts and compare and contrast dance traditions and developments. Not open to dance majors.
Intermediate/advanced movement course in jazz dance technique with focus on strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination, and alignment in accordance with the jazz dance idiom. Includes dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, readings, writing, and choreographic viewings. Repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
Introduction to fundamental ballet and modern dance techniques. Technical movement skills and vocabulary in combination with expressive capabilities are emphasized. Includes dancing, improvisation, readings, discussion, and writing. No previous dance training required. Repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
An introductory study of fundamental ballroom dance techniques. Students will experience dancing the Fox-Trot, Waltz, American Tango, Rumba, Samba and the Cha-Cha. The class will cover the unique rhythm, timing and style that characterize each dance and will emphasize proper techniques for leading and following a partner. No partner needed; students will change partners with each other during the class. No previous dance training required. This course is repeatable for credit up to two times.
Continued development of Hip-Hop Dance fundamentals at the advanced level. Students will focus on strength, coordination, and stamina while developing personal choreographic creativity. Leadership skills relating to ensemble, collaboration, and choreography will be explored. Methodology includes dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, written assignments, required readings, and choreographic viewings. This course is repeatable for credit up to four times. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2.5 hours.
An intermediate/advanced movement course in tap dance technique with emphasis on intricate, rhythmical footwork. Methodology will include: dancing, in-class engagement, discussions, required readings, written assignments, and choreographic viewings. Repeatable for credit up to two times. 3 hours.
Advanced modern technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on utilizing efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist. Includes dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
DA - 306 Ballet Dance III1.5
Advanced ballet technique course for dance majors focusing on alignment, musicality, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on efficiency of motion for effective expression as a performing artist in barre and center work. Includes dancing, discussions, readings, writing, choreographic viewings, and weekly master classes. Repeatable for credit up to four times. 3 hours, 2.5 lab. Course fee.
Dance major status or permission of the instructor
DA - 499 Independent Study in Dance3
Enables qualified dance majors to iniate, plan, and carry out a private investigation in any area of dance. A statement of project proposal must be submitted to a departmental faculty member for approval in the semester prior to registration for the course. The project will be supervised periodically during the semester by a departmental faculty member.
ED - 415 The Teaching of Theology in Secondary Schools and C.C.D. Class3
Methods of instruction specific to religious education settings. Selecting, organizing and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction are pursued.
An investigation of the literature of medicine across several cultures and historical periods. Topics include: how stories, metaphors and models impact medical beliefs; the evolving structure of our knowledge about the body; caregivers’ and patients’ framing of their experiences; and how these affect medical practice. Prior coursework in healthcare fields is not required.
Students will learn how to capitalize on children’s natural curiosity, helping children to gain an understanding of their cultural and environmental world beyond our national boundaries. Students will plan instruction that includes current pedagogical practices to help children develop personal identity, a national identity, and a global identity.
Examines myths, legends, and folktales of ancient Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Britain in the period from approximately 600 B.C.E to 500 A.D. Students will read a variety of novels and collections of poetry and myth and will root those in historical and cultural context.
In-depth study of a particular research topic. Under the direction of an instructor, the student identifies a topic or project for which the student conducts research and presents a final report.
Interactions among physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development of children from infancy through adolescence. Influences of family, school, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts on growth and development are explored. The relationship between biology and the environment, the role of developmental theory, and the discrepancies between universal development stages and individual differences will also be discussed.
A study of selected heroes in literature and history, with special focus on what leads men and women to risk or spend reputation, fortune, health and life for a cause higher than themselves. The course includes writers such as Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Goethe and various modern and contemporary writers.
Contextualizes Irish writers in their respective historical periods and concludes with two week’s study in Ireland. Students read extensively in Irish literature. For their capstone experience, they spend a week in residence at a college in Ireland, where they will be taught by Irish and American professors of literature, followed by a week of travel throughout Ireland to historical and geographic sites studied in the course. Limited enrollment: juniors and seniors have first eligibility; underclassmen apply by essay.
Examines the work of several Nobel Prize for Literature winners from around the world, with particular emphasis on the historical and political contexts in which they wrote or are writing. Includes writers like Milosz, Paz, Heaney, Gordimer, Morrison, Neruda, and Dylan.
A study of contemporary literature from the Celtic world. Through writers such as Heaney, O’Brien, Paterson, and Kelman, as well as those writing in other parts of the Celtic world and the Celtic diaspora, students will examine various topics, including issues of identity, language and dialect, and nationalism.
A hands-on approach to company analysis and investment. Students will oversee actual endowment funds, tracking the performance of existing positions and presenting new companies for consideration. Repeatable, but a maximum of six credits may be applied toward elective credits for graduation.
Development and implementation of student’s own research in finance under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Focuses on international economic issues that impact on multinational firms. Particular emphasis is on managing risk caused by exchange rate, political, economic, and accounting differences between countries. The analysis and development of financial, operating, and marketing strategies to minimize the impact on the firm caused by these risk elements is a major component of the course.
Focuses on the determinants of valuation of equity, fixed income and specialized securities. Measures of risk and return, earnings forecasts and expectations, fundamental and technical factors affecting the valuation and timing of securities transactions are explored. Diversification and portfolio construction as well as the role of specialized markets (options, futures, etc.) will be discussed.
An introduction to the basic techniques and concepts of sculpture. The course includes working in such media as wood, plaster, metal and fiber. Projects consist of assemblage, relief work, figure modeling, head studies and carving. Course fee. Offered only through Adult Studies.
An introductory course concerned with the fundamental techniques of watercolor painting and its use with related media. Subjects include still life and landscape. Course fee.
An introduction to the materials and techniques of painting with acrylic paint. In addition to the study of basic color analysis, the course investigates several styles of painting and encourages free expression. Subjects will be drawn both from life and art history. Course fee.
The primary choral music experience for the student body. Through the performance of diverse repertoire, Chorale develops individual vocal technique, skills in ensemble singing, and music literacy.
An applied study of piano technique and standard piano repertoire. Designed to enhance the keyboard abilities of students at all levels of skill and experience. Thirteen 45-minute lessons. May not be taken as an audit option. Course fee.
An advanced ensemble auditioned from the membership of the University Chorale. Through an emphasis on unaccompanied choral repertoire, Schola Cantorum develops advanced ensemble singing techniques in a chamber choir context.
Applies the study of the organ and its literature through private instruction focusing on keyboard and pedal technique, organ registration and interpretation of organ repertoire from all historical periods. Permission of instructor required. 13, 45-minute lessons. Course fee. May not be taken as an audit option.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of law and society at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their law and society courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, human services, law firms, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
An applied study of guitar technique and standard guitar repertoire. Basic to advanced private instruction of plectrum and classical guitar emphasizing performance skills in solo playing, liturgical music, and ensemble playing. Thirteen 45-minute lessons. May not be taken as an audit option. Course fee.
An applied study of vocal technique and standard vocal repertoire. Designed to enhance the singing abilities of students at all levels of skill and experience. Thirteen 45-minutes lessons. May not be taken as an audit option. Course fee.
A study of the public relations activities within a nonprofit organization. The course will cover different groups of stakeholders involved with nonprofits, who they appeal to and how, what communications media they prefer, and what media is most practical. Students will apply problem- solving skills and public relations principles learned to create and develop a public relations plan for the organization. Not open to students who have taken CM 310 or CM 311. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Focuses on the primary responsibilities in the governance of a non-profit organization. Students will learn how the board, management, and staff must work closely with each other to maintain the confidence, moral, and financial support of its members, donors, volunteers, and the public at large. Offered only through Adult Studies.
An introduction to core concepts of strategic management, including the role of general managers and the analysis, formulation, and implementation of strategies that will lead to competitive advantage and superior organizational performance. Topics include environmental analysis, competitive strategies, global strategies, structures and boundaries of the firm, and control and restructuring.
Focuses on characteristics of effective leadership, dilemmas of leadership, organizational structure and leadership, motivation of people, effecting change, theories of leadership, and leader’s personality. Also included is a study of the leadership function in small group settings with a strong emphasis on skills development.
Cross-listed with MK 326 . Basic concepts, tasks, methods, and techniques in data mining. Students will develop and understanding of the process, issues, and techniques and will solve problems using data mining tools and systems. A special emphasis will be placed upon the importance of data in customer relationship management.
Development and implementation of student’s own research and/ or field experience in management under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
An examination of how humans can and do behave in organizational settings. Topics covered include motivation, stress, conflict, group dynamics, power and politics, organization culture, change, diversity, and behavior across cultures. Course includes case studies and both a theoretical and pragmatic approach to behavior issues in organizations.
Explores nonprofit program development and evaluation. Students will learn how to develop programs and extract and analyze data from those programs to make management decisions that have the maximum positive impact on the organization and the community. Offered only through Adult Studies.
A practical understanding of successful project planning and management in a business setting. This course will develop project management skills and provide tools required to manage all phases of a project including initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects. The use of project management techniques such as stakeholder identification, developing the scope of the project via a work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule development, team management, and tracking projects will be covered. The role of the successful project manager will also be discussed.
After quick review of spreadsheet and data basics, students will learn descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, Python coding basics, and how to perform statistical analysis using Python code.
An introduction to data analytics and artificial intelligence tools. Students will learn to prepare and analyze structured data using PC computers, spreadsheets, and data visualization tools.
An introduction to computer programming in the Windows graphical user interface environment. Topics include planning, incorporating graphical user interface elements, code development, basic file manipulation, problem solving techniques, stepwise refinement, and modular design.
A continuation of MI 123 . After continued training in statistical analysis using Python code, students will learn to scrape data from website and prepare it for analysis using Python. Students will learn data storytelling to influence business decision-making using compelling data visualizations. Finally, students will complete a capstone project based on dataset from community partners to help improve the social determinants of health.
A continued introduction to data analytics and artificial intelligence tools. Students will learn to use mulimodel AI software to process and generate unstructured data. They will work on datasets supplied by community partners to help contribute to projects concerning the social determinants of health.
MI - 207 Introduction to Management of Information Technology3
An introduction to the managerial and strategic aspects of information technology. Topics include the fundamentals underlying the design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information systems for business data processing, information reporting, and decision making.
Provides a business-oriented approach to computer applications with the emphasis on solving business problems. Topics to be considered include business calculations, the functions of spreadsheet and database packages as tools in business calculations, and the appropriate methods to use these and other tools for business problem solving.
An overview of the roles, responsibilities and skills necessary to function as an effective fundraiser. This course follows the ethical guidelines and curriculum framework established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Focuses on the application of analytical and decision-oriented marketing concepts to the ever-growing service sector of our economy, with specific emphasis on the retailing of consumer products.
Cross-listed with CS 265 . A study of web page design, creation, and implementation. Topics include XML and HTML as foundation tools for designing efficient, professional web pages. Skillful design methodologies and best business practices are integrated as part of the design components.
Use and trends in social media from a strategic business perspective. The management component may cover online workplace privacy, training, collaboration, firm reputation, and company strategy. The marketing component may discuss strategic marketing objectives, tool selection, brand development, selling and ROI using social media. Topic selection is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cross-listed with MG 326 . Focuses on the basic concepts, tasks, methods, and techniques in data mining. Students will develop an understanding of the process, issues, and techniques, and solve problems using data mining tools and systems. A special emphasis will be placed upon the importance of data in customer relationship management.
MK - 333 Career Skills Development for Business Professionals3
Enhances students’ job searching process; develop business communication skills such as writing, speaking, and teamworking; introduce job management skills for career advancement, work organization and time and stress management; strengthen students’ understanding of business etiquette; and introduce the basics of personal money management. Does not satisfy a Marketing elective.
MK - 325 Advertising and Promotional Communication3
Students will explore the management of the advertising function and its integration with other forms of promotion. Special emphasis will be given to the Integrated Marketing Communications. Topics include planning the promotional program, determining the most effective approach, evaluation of media and budget, research, and economic and social aspects of promotional activities.
An introduction to the study of complex variables. Topics include the properties of complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy’s Theorem, Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent series representations of analytic functions, residue theory, and conformal mappings.
A study of the theory of numbers. Topics include the properties of the integers, divisibility, primality and factorization, congruences, Chinese remainder theorem, multiplicative functions, quadratic residues and quadratic reciprocity.
Student research in a specific area of mathematics, one which is in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing and completing a research project of professional quality. Regular meetings and discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week is expected.
Topics include linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, curve fitting, simultaneous equations, and the analysis of errors.
An introduction to the interrelationship between art and mathematics. Mathematical topics include Euclidean constructions, mathematical curves, theories of perspective, tessellations of the plane and fractals. Students will be expected to create their own art based on the investigated mathematical principles.
Development and implementation of students’ own research and/ or field experience in marketing under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Experiential learning experience opportunity in the field of mathematics at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their mathematics courses. Recommended settings include businesses, government agencies, insurance companies and educational institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
A study of the music of Western culture from early Christian to contemporary times. Lectures using representative musical selections and outside listening assignments will focus on the history and development of musical style and form.
Cross-Listed with PS 211 . A survey of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning. Students will explore the experimental history of conditioning and learning and the implications for animal and human behavior as well as the underlying molecular and neural mechanisms of behavioral modification.
An introductory course in the materials and structure of music involving diatonic harmony. Topics include major and minor scales, triads, seventh chords, chord progression and harmonic analysis.
Introduction to the field of Neuroscience. Students begin with basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, building up to neural networks and ultimately to complex human behaviors. In lab, students will use neuroscience equipment to study humans and invertebrates. Special focus will be given to social and societal implications of past and present neuroscience.Two hours lab, two hours lecture. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken another Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry course.
Continuation of Music Theory I, introducing the materials and structure of music involving chromatic harmony. Topics include secondary functions, other types of altered and borrowed chords, modulations and structural analysis.
A study of painting, sculpture, and architecture of Western Europe and the Middle East from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the Gothic era. Emphasis will be given to art as an expression of Christian belief and practice. The influence of cultural, political and geographical diversity on artistic expression will be explored.
A study of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Europe and the United States from the American and French Revolutions to the dawn of the twentieth century. Emphasis will be given to the revolutionary changes in Western Culture as seen through the eyes of Romantics, Realists, Impressionists, and Post-Impressionists.
Focuses on the major styles that are the basis of the Western Art Tradition. It is from these styles that later artists draw inspiration, and from which we see the re-occurring themes develop that become associated with the civilizations of western man.
An applied study of vocal technique for the ensemble singer. Designed to enhance the abilities of choral singers, training focuses on a cappella singing, sight singing, ear training, diction, and study of standard sacred repertoire. Thirteen 45-minute lessons.
A study of the architecture, painting, and sculpture of the ancient and primitive people of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Western Europe from the Paleolithic era through Imperial Rome. Of particular concern is the interrelationship between art and religious belief and ritual. Included is an exploration of world mythologies and their images as seen in art.
An introductory course in history of art and of the history of Rome from its origin through the 17th Century. Masterpieces of painting, sculpture and architecture of the ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods are examined with attention to their specific historical contexts.
A study of European painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1400 through the French and American Revolutions. Topics of interest include the Protestant Reform and its influence on art, as well as the changes brought by political upheaval and the Age of Reason. Subjects include Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Rembrandt.
A study of the masterpieces of Baroque music, emphasizing Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, Handel’s “Messiah”, and the cantatas, keyboard works, and “Bradenburg” concertos of J.S. Bach. The course begins with an introduction to the elements of music and development of listening skills as tools for an in-depth study of these works. The social and political factors which influenced musical composition will be explored.
Examines the field of Irish traditional music from c. 1600 to the present and explores how the various genres of this living tradition, including sean nos singing, harp music, slow airs, dance music, and balladry reflect the social, historical, and cultural factors of their time and place. A simple performance component requires students to learn tunes on the Irish whistle. General Education : Satisfies Lens 1: Stories & Symbols.
A study of the symphonies, chamber music, operas, and concertos of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. The course begins with an introduction to the elements of music, performance media, form, and development of listening skills as tools for an in-depth study of these genres. The social and political factors which influenced musical composition will be explored.
A study of the art and architecture of the United States from colonial days to the present. Art is seen in light of what makes our culture uniquely American as expressed by the Federalist style and the changes wrought by the Civil War and the World Wars.
Building upon FR 101 , the student will acquire a broader vocabulary and the grammar skills necessary to converse about a variety of daily life situations. This course has a continued emphasis on conversation with some development of reading and writing skills.
FR 101 , equivalent, or with permission of the instructor
FR - 201 Intermediate French I3
Application of the skills learned in FR 101 and FR 102 , with emphasis on developing skills in writing and speaking situations, review of grammar and sentence construction. Practice of listening, speaking and reading skills.
FR 102 , equivalent, or permission of the instructor
FR - 101 Elementary French I3
For students who have little or no previous French study, this course emphasizes a conversational method to naturally develop pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension of the language. Limited work in reading and writing.
Continuation of FR 201 , the student will have extensive practice of speaking and reading. Students will develop their ability to present basic information and converse in class. Students may suggest specific vocabulary needs based on their field of study.
FR 201 , equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
FA - 368 Music of the Romantic Era3
A study of the important genres and chief composers from the early 1800’s to World War I. The course begins with an introduction to the elements of music and development of listening skills and explores the influence of social and political factors on nineteenth century art song, program music, virtuosity, and music drama.
A study of the musical elements and development of listening skills as tools to explore the main avenues of twentieth century composition. Contemporary social and political activity as well as chronological stylistic development will be examined as stimulation for the varied types of twentieth century composition: Romantic, neoclassic, 12 tone, jazz, rock, movie music, and “Broadway” styles.
Will explore the role of theory and research in health campaigns and risk/crisis communication. Students will learn to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of messages that affect individual-level behavior change and community-wide action related to public health issues (e.g., promoting healthy lifestyles, health screening, disease prevention, etc.). Will also include the psychology of risk, risk assessment, crisis communication, risk reduction and mitigation, and community mobilization.
Will help students explore, understand, and appreciate the patient-provider relationship through an examination of quantitative and qualitative research. Emphasis will be placed on improving communication skills between patients, caregivers, and various health professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, and staff). This course will also familiarize students with evaluating and conducting research on patient-provider communication.
Will examine health messages in news, entertainment, and advertising. Students will learn about the frequency and nature of health messages in different media and the effects these messages have on viewers. Topics include health news reporting; portrayals of disease, disability, and death; entertainment education; representations of health professionals; promotion of drugs and other health products; tobacco and alcohol advertising.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of healthcare administration at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their healthcare administration courses. Recommended settings include healthcare providers, health related businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
A history of Latin America from the earliest civilizations to the present day. Beginning with the European invasion of the New World, the course examines European colonialism, the struggle for independence, the rise of national states and the political and social crisis of the twentieth century, with special attention to the relationship between the United States and Latin America.
Will help students increase cultural competency by examining the effects of communication and culture on health and health care. Students taking this course will explore health communication and culture, health messages, how culture affects one’s health identity, health literacy, patient and provider perspectives in regard to the provision of care and expectations thereof, social support, and how to improve one’s intercultural communication competence.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of health communication at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their health communication courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, public/community health agencies, medical clinics, hospitals, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
A global examination of piracy as it existed in the regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans from the ancient world through the Golden Age down to the 21st century. The course emphasizes the relationship between pirates and nation-state; the social and economic consequences of piracy; and the place of pirates in the popular and cultural imagination.
A survey of contemporary ethical issues, problems, and dilemmas that arise in the context of healthcare delivery. Core discussions will focus on medical-ethical-legal-religious conflicts in the workplace, individual values, societal norms, moral philosophies, and corporate social responsibility.
Using a world history approach, the course investigates the bloodiest century in human history. Students are introduced to media and government narratives in tandem with personal accounts to evaluate modern warfare in a multifaceted way, examining the world wars’ characteristics and their effects on colonial empires, global commerce, industrial and technological development, and societal and cultural norms. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems. If course designation is HI270W, it will satisfy one RWI requirement.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Social Analysis
HI - 314 Civil War America3
A course which closely examines American history between 1848 and 1877. Students will be encouraged to explain why a sectional conflict between the North and the South resulted in secession and Civil War in 1861. The course examines the course of the war and the process of political, economic, and social reconstruction in the American South. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems.If course designation is HI 314W, it will satisfy one RWI requirement.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
HI - 324 The American West3
This course will analyze the experience of ordinary people who took part in, or were affected by, the westward migration into the American Frontier. The course’s examination of migration and frontier life will begin in the seventeenth century and will end with an examination of the meaning and myth of the “frontier” in American history and culture.
Explores major themes in New World Slavery including slavery’s origins, the slave trade, the consequences of slavery for New World societies, Africa’s cultural contributions to the New World, and the causes, consequences and process of abolition. The course compares the slave societies of the United States, Brazil and the Caribbean from the fifteenth- to the nineteenth-century.
Studies the artistic, intellectual, literary, and other cultural achievements associated with the Italian and northern European Renaissance. Readings and discussions to focus on Petrach, Dante, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, and others. Also, the works of Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Leoardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Albrecht Duerer and others will be analyzed.
A comparative study of modern revolutions and examination of what constitutes a revolution, whether political, industrial, scientific, or otherwise. The course considers such problems as the relationship between ideology and revolution, the relative importance of political, social and economic causes of revolutions, and the connections between empire, war, and innovation. General Education : Satisfies Lens 3: Policies & Systems.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
HI - 302 Family and Gender History3
The history of the family from the Middle Ages to the present, with a shifting focus on demography, household economy, and interpersonal relationships. The course examines how our ancestors were born, grew to adulthood (if they were lucky), married, gave birth, and died. Students will evaluate various theories of gender relations within the family context and society at large. The course concludes with an investigation of the American family.
Examines the literary and intellectual history of Europe between 1500 and 1900, and how the European version of modernity spread across the world’s surface. The course covers the writers of the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Romantic eras in the context of technological advancement, increasing secularization, and expanding imperialism.
Specialized subjects offered on an occasional basis. The course emphasizes fluency with the historical method and comparative approaches. Past courses have included Christianity and Islam, Race and Gender in US History, and Disasters in the Modern World.
Expanded Literacies: Historical Analysis or Expanded Literacies: Social Analysis
HI - 327 American Religious History3
Examines the role of American religion from the period of colonization in the early seventeenth century through the present. This course proceeds chronologically with an emphasis on three main themes of the American religious experience: the evolving relationship between the church and state, religious practice and devotions of believers, and the dynamic relationship between religious groups and the larger American culture.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of homeland security at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their homeland security courses. Recommended settings include homeland security-related agencies and businesses, first responder organizations, and other government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Examines the relationship between photography and American history by analyzing how the camera lens captured historical events and movements; engaging in visual theory to understand photographs as art and document; and exploring the history of photographic technology. From the daguerreotype to digital photography, this medium has captured institutions of oppression, war, and formative social and cultural movements.
Church and state exist in a fluid and dynamic relationship with one another in the United States and across the world. This course examines the historical development and cultural relationship between the values and goals of the state and church. The relationship between church and state, religion and society more broadly, is studied with a comparative approach.
Surveys the philosophers of the Western tradition beginning with the pre-Socratics and including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Roman Philosophy, Saint Augustine, Saint Anselm, and Saint Thomas Aquinas. Enrollment limited to Honors Students or by permission of the Honors Director.
Provides out-of-classroom experiences that provide students with opportunities to expand their cultural and aesthetic literacy, gain professional leadership skills, and familiarize them with key elements of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Limited to students enrolled in the Salesian Honors Program. Can be repeated every semester for credit. Course fee.
Surveys the philosophers of the Western tradition from the Modern Contemporary to the Contemporary Period, including Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Marx, Heidegger, Existenialism, and Postmodernism. Enrollment limited to Honors Students or by permission of Honors Director.
An examination of theological discourses in Christian thought and Roman Catholicism’s dialogue with secular modernity. This course devotes special attention to humanistic discourses about the transcendent and human dignity.
Introduces major themes in Catholic fundamental theology, such as theological anthropology and the human being’s natural desire for the supernatural; the relationship between Catholicism and other world religions; and the relationship between Catholicism and contemporary arguments against the existence of God. The relationship between faith and reason, as well as science and religion, will also be explored. This course prepares the way for Honors Theology II, which will cover doctrinal contents of the Catholic faith and introduce the thought and life of St. Francis DeSales.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of human resource at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional, or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their human resource courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits, and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of international business at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their international business courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Provides a culminating research or creative opportunity to Junior and Senior-level students enrolled in the Salesian Honors Program. Requires approval by a faculty sponsor and Director of the Salesian Honors Program.
Continuation of IL 101 , with more development of the basic linguistic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. An emphasis on grammar and vocabulary building.
Intensive grammar review with emphasis on areas of difficulty. Enrichment of spoken and written expression with emphasis on style and vocabulary building. Process writing. Examination and discussion of cultural texts.
IL 202 , equivalent, or permission of the instructor
IL - 201 Intermediate Italian I3
Emphasis on developing good style in controlled writing and speaking situations, with review of basic grammar. Practice of listening, speaking, and reading skills. 3 hours lecture per week.
Continuation of IL301: Intensive grammar review with emphasis on areas of difficulty. enrichment of spoken and written expression with emphasis on style and vocabulary building. Process writing. Examination and discussion of cultural texts. 45 hours of lecture and discussion. To be offered on DeSales Rome campus.
An advanced course in Musical Theatre building upon the techniques learned in TR 214 . With an emphasis on character development, students will learn a methodology to character analysis and text interpretation, learning to combine dramatic intent with vocal expression. Students will explore material from various musical theatre genres, from the Golden Age to contemporary styles. Course fee.
An exploration of the technique and artistry behind the genesis of a dramatic work. Students will participate in writing exercises, scene study, and the examination of extant works, all geared toward helping the student develop their own original stage play. Course fee.
A studio course in the foundations of consent-forward and stage combat practices. Content includes a variety of stage combat disciplines, including both unarmed and armed techniques, as well as practical and theoretical approaches to consent and intimacy. Course fee.
Examines principles and techniques of scenic, costume, lighting, or sound design. Students focus on one area while collaborating with peers in other disciplines. Emphasis is on research, development, presentation, and communication. Course may be repeated in an additional design area. Course fee
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of marketing and audience development within the performing arts (theatre, tv/film, dance). Through a hands-on, project-based approach, students will explore branding, digital marketing, content creation, community engagement, and audience analysis.
Students will develop skills in 3D drafting and modeling for the entertainment industry. Industry standard tools and practices used in professional design and production settings will be applied. Course fee. Course fee.
This course provides practical experience and comprehensive training in Front of House (FOH) operations and House Management for an Act 1 production. Students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in audience services, hospitality management, accessibility practices, emergency preparedness, patron communication, event logistics, and leadership. May be taken a maximum of three times for a total of 3 credits.
A continuation of the principles and techniques learned in TR 355 . Students will further develop their design skills in a specific discipline while exploring how the director’s vision shapes the overall design concept. Course fee.
A study of the relationship between Christianity and the Roman Empire from 100 - 425 CE, this course offers an overview of the history of the Early Church and its confrontation with Roman life and thought. It will examine that relationship both from the early Christian and early Roman perspectives.
An integration of acting and audition techniques with the practical business of pursing work in the industry. The course consists of highly detailed finessing of the artist’s audition packages, reels, and resumes. The objective of this course is to prepare the actor for industry networking events and auditions with a sense of ease and confidence that all essential materials needed for the job market meet current industry standards. Course fee.
An examination of spirituality and the inner life in the tradition of Christian Humanism. This course focuses on the meaning of personal discipline, the nature of loving relationships, the importance of fulfilling work, and the power of prayer according to the life and writings of St. Francis de Sales.
An examination of the books attributed to the Hebrew prophets. The course analyzes the phenomenon of prophecy in its personal and historical settings; it also considers the relevance of the prophetic writings in terms of the theological message and its implications for contemporary social justice.
Enables qualified Theatre majors to initiate, plan and carry out a private investigation in any area of theatre. The proposal for such a project must be submitted to a department faculty member for his/her approval in the semester prior to registration for the course. Permission of department chair is also required.
An examination of the influence of the Roman Catholic Church on Western society, as the one Western institution to survive the Fall of the Roman Empire. This course investigates the church/ state relationship from an historical perspective by examining the strengths, weaknesses, success and even scandals of these interrelated institutions. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
A study of the relationship between Christianity and the world religions. This course examines the problem of religious pluralism, the relationship between religious truth and tolerance and how the Christian belief regarding Christ as the unique mediator of salvation relates to the claims of the world religions.
An examination of the meaning and purpose of prayer in our lives through a study of Christian prayer traditions. The course considers the stages of religious and spiritual development, analyzes reasons and motivations for prayer, investigates the theological content of prayers, and explores various methods of praying.
A study of the Catholic Church’s teachings on labor, wages, and the modern social order. This course begins with the biblical roots of Catholic Social Teaching and its historical emergence. It then examines how the modern papacy offers a vision of human dignity that incorporates the social implications of the Gospel.
An exploration of the Catholic Church’s mission in the modern world, examining how philosophical and cultural assumptions of modernity challenge and reshape Catholic beliefs and practices. With a focus on the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), students will analyze its key texts, debates, and global impact on liturgy, laity, politics, religious liberty, and interfaith relations. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
A study of the Catholic Worker Movement, one of the most dynamic and controversial lay Catholic movements in American history, focusing on the radical Catholic theological vision of its founders, Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. The course explores the roots, writings, and relevance of this creative synthesis of the Church’s teachings on such topics as poverty, pacifism, labor, technology, and economics.
An introduction to Paul the Apostle and the thought he expresses in the Letters of the Christian Scriptures. The course analyzes the literary and theological dimensions of the Pauline epistles and their contemporary relevance in terms of the human person, the Church, social ethics, and salvation.
An examination of the Book of Job as a forceful questioning of the meaning of life in a world of injustice. In a lecture/seminar format, the course undertakes a detailed study of this legendary tale and the diverse interpretations of its perennial themes.
An exploration of the five major world religions-Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity-from the viewpoints of World Christianity, Catholicism, and interfaith dialogue. Students will examine core teachings, highlighting similarities and differences. Through lectures and structured discussions, the course promotes a deeper understanding of religious traditions and their interactions. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
An examination of the impact of contemporary scientific developments on the understanding and functioning of society. The course raises questions about the nature and role of religion in a technological society. Students will explore differing paradigms for “truth” in our lives: according to reason in the sciences and revelation in theology.
An examination of the historical and theological interactions between Christianity and Islam, focusing on Muslim critiques of Christian teachings about Jesus and Christian responses throughout history. By emphasizing interfaith engagement, it explores how contemporary Christians can uphold their faith while fostering meaningful and constructive dialogue with Islam in a diverse world. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
A study of the great work of Western religious literature in which St. Francis de Sales outlines his approach to living the Christian life. The course examines in-depth the historical and cultural context in which this work was written. It also attempts to indicate how these Salesian insights can be brought to bear upon the Christian life as lived in our modern world.
Investigates the theological thought of Pope John Paul II. The course considers God as Father of Mercy, Redeemer of Humankind, and Holy Spirit; the Church in its missionary and social activity; the Splendor of Truth, Faith, and Reason, the Gospel of Life, and the role of the Family. The course explores the “prophetic humanism” that stands at the heart of Roman Catholicism in the contemporary world. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
Focuses on Pastoral Theology for those who wish to serve in lay ministry or who desire to be more involved in their parish. It focuses on the study of Christian Humanism, and drawing from the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales and relevant Church documents, it offers a hands-on approach to embracing pastoral service to others.
An introduction to the woman chosen to bring the God-Man into the world, and her significance for the rest of humanity. This course will explore these matters from a Catholic perspective, as we discover the Blessed Virgin Mary in scripture, doctrine and devotion.
A course which examines the significance and meaning of the concept of “person” in Western Culture from a theological and scientific perspective. From a scientific perspective the history of “personhood” will be traced in the evolution of medical concepts of human well-being. Theologically, the course will analyze religious notions of the soul as seat of human personhood.
An exploration of the values associated with the use of silence as a means of achieving justice and peace. In particular, the course examines the experience of war and revolution within the past century, our present American fascination with violence, and Christian thought about the possibility of violence being used as an instrument of love. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Explores the concept of Christian discipleship from a Catholic perspective. Students will discover some of the fundamental mystical and ethical implications of worshipping a God who engages the world by exploring Catholic Social Teaching, its connection with Trinitarian theology and Christology, and the lives of Christian heroes.
An examination of diverse issues surrounding the end of human life. The course considers bioethical concerns with regard to nutrition and hydration, organ transplantation, physician assisted suicide, and similar matters. Emphasis is placed upon the values, conflicts, and possible solutions to these dilemmas considered in light of Christian faith and Catholic moral teaching. Limited to juniors and seniors.
A course in which Christian humanism and evolutionary theory examines the interface between Christian Theology and the world view implied by evolutionary theory. The positive moral and Spiritual implications of evolutionary theory will be emphasized. Open to all juniors and seniors.
Considers the role and function of the modern media, particularly musical and visual forms. The course focuses on the personal, cultural, and intellectual effects of the media. Students will discuss issues such as life in a visual society, the media’s impact upon the soul and the addiction to being “with it” will be discussed. Limited to juniors and seniors.
A consideration of the relationship between work and leisure in its theological, philosophical, and socio-economic dimensions. The course explores the question: Do we work to rest, or rest to work? The course proposes that the reflection and imagination central to a life of leisure can and should complement the “high tech” pace of our contemporary society. Limited to juniors and seniors.
A consideration of the role and function of parents in a society whose social, economic and cultural structures are undergoing rapid change. This course explores the Christian experience of mediating values amid the dilemmas faced by parents and families. Students will examine the teachings of the Church as these contribute to a theology of parenting. Limited to juniors and seniors. Offered only through Adult Studies.
An examination of the place of women in the world from ancient times to the modern day. The course examines writings by and about women which reveal their status in the world and their role in society and in the Church. The course examines issues raised to today’s feminist awareness and offers a critique from a Christian perspective. Limited to juniors and seniors. General Education : Satisfies Catholicism in Dialogue.
Explores the Christian vision of the human person as embodied. The contemporary cult of the body, with emphasis on beauty and perfection, is the starting point for this study. The biblical notion of the body as “temple of the Holy Spirit” serves as a reference for consideration of themes such as health, sexuality, wholeness, and resurrection of the body. Limited to juniors and seniors.
An examination of the enigma of evil as an ineluctable part of human experience. This course considers the mythological expression of the universality of evil, the contemporary manifestations of evil in individual and social life, and various attempts to respond to the existential problem of evil. Limited to juniors and seniors.
An examination of the nature and value of forgiveness as a means of healing pain and promoting social well-being. This course will provide philosophical, psychological, and theological analysis of sin and reconciliation. Students will also be challenged to embody the value of forgiveness from a pastoral perspective.
An examination of the social, ethical, cultural and theological issues surrounding work. The course seeks to engender a humanizing view of work as contributing to the happiness, holiness, and wholeness of human persons. Limited to junior and seniors. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Examines elements of French society, culture, and values, including an overview of the French Revolution, which is key to understanding modern France, and other topics such as family, education, labor, healthcare, art, and the European Union. By exploring parallels and distinctions between French and American cultures, learners will gain an understanding of the French culture and its significance. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Designed to engage students in the process of excelling in the collegiate academic landscape. Students will begin to gain a deeper understanding of how to analytically read college texts, synthesize information for effective note-taking, and utilize efficient and effective studying and testing skills, while also sharpening their critical thinking. Credit by examination not available for UNIV 100.
Guided exploration of the motivations and factors that go into choosing a major. This course introduces students looking for a major to different aspects of vocation, individual strengths, and career prospects, and combines self-reflection, rational decision-making strategies, exposure to specific majors, and expert guidance to support them in making informed decisions in the search for their best-suited majors.
A close examination of South African culture and its institutions. The course will primarily use autobiographical, historical and literary accounts to explore the movement of modern South Africa from apartheid to democracy. Topics of particular focus will include the role of religious, artistic, economic, and political factors in the making of the new South Africa. Course fee.
Cross-listed with DA-147. A course that examines the relationship between dance and its surrounding cultural landscape and provides an investigation into the study of dance within various non-western cultures from around the world. Emphasis is placed on dance and human movement as a form of cultural knowledge that is imbued with meaning and is a reflection of values. Students will engage in a cross-cultural analysis of how dance is used for various social, economic, political, religious, cultural and aesthetic purposes in order to increase their awareness and understanding of human cultural activity. Course fee. General Education: Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
An introduction to Russian society since 1991. This course examines the impact of Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika on Russian history, society, literature, film, music, sex, and other components of high and popular culture. Emphasis is placed on the collapse of Communism and its aftermath. Taught in English. Course fee.
An interdisciplinary introduction to Irish culture that examines how political, economic, and religious factors have reshaped Irish history. Topics include the Irish language, folklore, art, literature, storytelling, music, and film, as well as America’s continuing infatuation with Irish culture and cultural artifacts. Students will also learn the basic essentials of Gaelic grammar and begin to acquire reading knowledge of the language. Course fee.
Examines the history and culture of Mexico as well as the recent experience of Mexicans in America. The focus is on Mexican culture in the 20th century, especially the visual arts, music, and literature. Students will also examine how Mexican immigrants have experienced life in the United States and how Americans have responded to Mexican migration. Course fee.
Cross-listed with SP 251 . Introduces students to the cultural diversity, histories, and experiences of Latinos in the United States through contemporary texts, literature, folklore, music, dance, and film. The course examines a number of topics and issues that are key to understanding contemporary Latinos, including immigration, assimilation, language, education, employment, contributions, and cultural resistance. This course requires off-campus activities. Course fee. For SP 251 students, selected course materials and activities may be conducted in Spanish to provide an opportunity for students to develop their Spanish language skills while studying Hispanic/Latino culture. WC 151 students complete the corresponding materials in English. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
An introduction to Hispanic nations of the Americas through the study of the civilizations and indigenous nations in the New World, the European conquest, colonization, and eventual independence. Elements of modern political and social movements, governmental transitions, and contributions to art and literature. Course fee.
Surveys the art, culture, society, economy, government and religion of German-speaking lands (Austria, Germany and parts of Switzerland) since World War II. Students will also learn the basic elements of German grammar and will master pronunciation of the language. Taught in English. Students will study works of literature, music, and film. Lecture and discussion. Course fee.
Explains the past, present and future of this important conflict in the history of the Middle East. The Arab/Israeli struggle over Palestine has determined much of the historical instability in the Middle East. Along with the historical record, this course will explore social, economic and cultural costs incurred with the ongoing Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Course fee.
An exploratory course on Philippines culture, one that exemplifies the East Meets West tradition and has for centuries. The course will include a critical analysis of the country’s history, language, literature, and tradition. The country’s significance in modern Asia and the rest of the world will also be examined in this course. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
An introduction to the philosophy of Buddhism. The three phases of Buddhist philosophy, its earlier realistic stand (Sarvastivadins) to a school of Absolutism (Yogacara) through Critical Realism (Sautrantika) and Nihilism (Madhymika system of Nagarjuna) will be explored. Course fee.
Introduces students to a variety of Native American Nations, their associated cultural practices and belief. Topics include tribal histories, language, folklore, art, literature, storytelling, music, and film. Course fee.
Cross-listed with BI-221. A broad introduction to applied statistics in neuroscience. Students will learn to properly organize, classify, describe, analyze, and report study data using the appropriate statistical methodology. Class will be divided into part lecture and part guided software instruction using IBM SPSS Statistics.
An introduction to the people, geography, arts, popular culture, literature, history, beliefs, values, and traditions of Russia. This course examines a variety of literary, historical, and critical works, as well as art objects, documentary films, and feature films. No knowledge of Russian is required for this course. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
A survey of the anatomy of the nervous system through the lens of the deficits produced by injury, split into lecture and lab portions. The lecture portions will cover the anatomy and function of brain structures, cranial nerves, and spinal tracts, as well as the functional deficits produced by injury to these structures. The lab component will identify these structures in fixed tissues and slides. Course fee.
Cross-listed with BI-267. An introduction to the field of neuroscience. Students will learn the structure and function of fundamental components of the nervous system, as well as understand the physiology associated with action potentials and synaptic transmission. The course will also describe how the nervous system facilitates the production of complex behaviors and the reception and integration of external stimuli via sensory organs.
The continuation of WC 110 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of French grammar so that they can make French-to-English translations. Lectures and discussions of recent French politics economy, society, and culture will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading the daily news on French language websites. Course fee.
Provides students with an opportunity to explore their own and others’ motivations affecting health practices. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to examine the formation of individual values and choices.
An exploration of research techniques in neuroscience. Students will explore techniques in neurophysiology, hormone manipulation, and behavior in a variety of model organisms. Students will develop additional research skills in data analysis, scientific literature search, and scientific writing, culminating in designing, performing, and reporting an experiment using the techniques discussed in class. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Course fee.
Examines the ancient and medieval accounts of the natural world, specifically their understanding of nature, change, space, time, purpose, chance, and the principles upon which they rest. This is perhaps most fundamental of all philosophy courses, and, together with logic, establishes the vocabulary basic to the whole of the Western philosophical tradition.
Considers argumentation from a material perspective, detailing the varied contexts in which argumentation occurs and the techniques that are appropriate to them. The principles of inductive and deductive reasoning will be covered, as well as the nature of and procedures proper to dialectical, rhetorical, poetical, and sophistical reasoning, with a special emphasis on how to identify and defeat defective forms of reasoning.
Considers the moral dimensions of contemporary business practices. Of particular concern are areas where the profit motive seems to conflict with ethical standards. The course examines various ethical issues facing business today, such as the effects of advertising and workers’ rights.
Introduces the student in a systematic way to the thought of existential thinkers such as Soren Kierkegaard, Karl Jaspers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre, etc. The aim of the course is to encourage personal existential thought.
Considers the value systems by which human beings ultimately determine what they do. The course analyzes the rational and psychological nature of values, their place in ethical systems, and their role in the human decision-making process.
Analyzes the presence, nature and function of creativity and beauty in human life. The course concentrates on the nature and value of creativity, of the work of art, and of the reception of art by the viewer or auditor. It is not intended to be a course in art appreciation but rather an analysis of the sources and modalities of human creativity and of beauty. GENERAL EDUCATION : Satisfies Lens 2: Ethics & The Common Good.
Studies the Enlightenment period of the 17th and 18th centuries, in which individuals emphasized the power of reason to understand the universe. The course examines how the methodology of scientists influenced the thought of philosophers. It also considers the effect of a mechanistic, materialistic world view on religious understanding.
Considers Aristotle’s great treatise on ethics. The course looks at Aristotle’s account of happiness as the goal of human life, and the role of moral and intellectual virtue in achieving this goal. The treatise ends with a consideration of the place of friendship, and the intellectual life, in human well-being.
Explores the meaning of journeys- chosen or compelled-through philosophical, historical, and ethical perspectives. Considers themes such as exile, pilgrimage, wandering, tourism, globalization, and authenticity, asking how travel shapes identity, community, and our search for meaning in a global age. Utilizes experiential Place-as-Text pedagogy to transform local spaces into sites of inquiry. General Education : Satisfies Lens 2: Ethics and The Common Good.
Raises fundamental questions about the nature of mind and human knowledge. We explore the mind-body problem, consciousness, reasoning, perception, intentionality, personal identity, as well as the possibilty of strong AI.
Explores the contemporary field of bioethics from the perspectives of both Catholic bioethics and American Principlism. Surveys the philosophical foundations of bioethical theory as well as their application to controversial issues in modern medicine.
Special courses that deal with particular issues in the world philosophical thought. These will include courses on “Great Works of Literature” and other courses taught by visiting professors.
Explores the values inherent in modern society’s understanding of happiness, especially as it involves the use of medication as a means to emotional stability and personal fulfillment. The course will question whether there are practical and appropriate alternatives to modern views by investigating the intricate relations that exist between views of happiness and the understanding of the human person and his/her destiny. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Explores the quality of our personal relationships as a vital component of human happiness. The course investigates these three related values that foster relationships which are life- affirming and rich in meaning. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Studies contemporary moral controversies from a philosophical perspective. Possible topics abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, just war theory, and sexual ethics. Emphasizes the Catholic natural law tradition.
Explores the values associated with the use of alcohol in contemporary American society. The course investigates the nature of human happiness, relaxation and fun, the role of alcohol, college drinking, alcoholism, and the dysfunctional family.
Considers the value of faith and its relationship to tolerance in our modern world. The course explores the issues of fundamentalism, relativism, and the role of reason in religion. Junior and senior status students only.
An examination of contemporary information concerning the beneficial effects of a positive healthy lifestyle. By initiating exercise programs, a healthful diet, maintaining optimal body weight, engaging a behavior modification for poor health habits, and using stress reduction techniques, students will be encouraged to develop health behaviors and choices which will facilitate lifetime fitness and wellness.
PE - 105 Foundations of Physical Exercise, Health, and Recreation3
This course covers personal beliefs and fallacies regarding health, fitness and recreation. The total person is considered through a holistic model that is presented, studied, and practiced by the students in the areas of health, recreation and exercise. The course provides a foundation for developing lifestyle alternatives and new skills that facilitate a high level of personal health and exercise as well as stress and time management. The final outcome will be a greater awareness and implementation of personal and family health, fitness and recreation for a person’s overall physical and mental well-being. Not open to students who have taken UNIV-110. Offered only through Adult Studies.
An interdisciplinary examination of classical and contemporary conceptions of work, business and leisure. The course examines the way these conceptions and their philosophical assumptions affect our culture and the way they affect us as laborers. Several issues in business ethics are discussed with an emphasis on Catholic Social Teaching and the Natural Law tradition.
Provides the student with the opportunity to pursue independent study under the guidance of departmental faculty. Permission of the directing faculty member during the semester preceding the study is required.
A variety of exercise programs and activities for optimal physical conditioning and development. Individual fitness assessments and training logs provide the foundations for developing personal goals and objectives. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Explores the nature of the values found in the business world and in popular “self-help” books that claim to aid the achievement of human happiness and success through time and life management. Students will benefit by learning specific organizational skills, by philosophizing about the principles underlying them, and by grappling with the ultimate issues surrounding human happiness. Limited to juniors and seniors.
An introduction to walking as a lifetime fitness activity. The course will focus on the physiological benefits of walking and its contribution to wellness. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of badminton. The activity is presented as a recreational, competitive and social sport that can be enjoyed as a lifetime activity. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of volleyball. Skills and techniques for the individual, offensive and defensive systems, and rules of the game will be presented. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of tennis. The mechanics of effective tennis strokes, strategy, equipment used, and rules for the game of tennis will be emphasized. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
This course will introduce students to the sport of disc golf as a lifetime fitness activity. The course will cover the history of the game, as well as rules, strategies, techniques, and health benefits of playing disc golf. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Provides students with the fundamentals of Hatha yoga which can rejuvenate, relax, and energize both the body and mind. Students learn specific postures to improve alignment, balance, vitality, flexibility, and strength, as well as breathing techniques, relaxation practices, and the basics of meditation. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform Pilates. The student will perform Pilates exercises which will increase strength and flexibility. This course will provide an opportunity to experience an alternate for lifetime fitness. Physical Education activity courses, including participation in varsity sports, may not be taken for credit more than two times.
Designed for students to obtain a deeper understanding of the world they live by understanding the physical laws which govern it - something ever more important as our society becomes more and more technologically dependent. This course will investigate the underlying rules of physics in our universe using examples from popular movies. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-201, PH-202, PH-203 or PH-204. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry.
Student research in a specific area of physics. The research will be in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing and completing an experimental or theoretical research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week is expected. Admission by permission of the instructor. Course fee.
Examines Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, a great work of modern political theory. The validity of Tocqueville’s analysis for understanding the development of American political culture over time is also considered, as is the continuing importance of Tocqueville’s investigation of the significance of democratic values for religion, morality, family, and perceptions of self.
The thought and method of a physicist. The lecture component examines the scientific method and practical examples of its use. The laboratory component examines methods of obtaining scientific data. The course concludes with a mini-research project designed by the students. This course assumes a familiarity with computers, word-processing, and basic probability/statistics. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of political science at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their political science courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, human services, law firms, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Intensive study of the language and culture in an immersive environment. Classroom work is complemented by field trips and cultural events. The two courses can be taken concurrently.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SO - 285 Race and Ethnic Relations3
Cross-listed with CJ 285 . An introduction to racial and ethnic experiences in the United States from a sociological viewpoint. Intergroup relations, prejudice, discrimination, and cultural variations are considered. The unique cultural contributions and historical backgrounds of Afro-Americans, Asian-Americans, Euro-Americans, Latinos, and Native-Americans will be examined, as well as religious minorities and women.
The second-semester sequence of Spanish for Heritage Speakers advances the command of the Spanish language for heritage or native speakers on grammar and writing elements that are particularly challenging. In addition, this course reviews literary, socio-historical, economic texts, and other media resources, such as movies and music, with a systematic review of Spanish grammar along with an increased emphasis on reading and writing skills.
SP 211 and must be a heritage or native speaker of Spanish, or permission of the instructor - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 218 Culture and Civilization of Spanish-America3
The history, geography, culture, and civilization of Spanish America. In addition to content, this course aims to improve language skills. Taught in Spanish. Course fee.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 211 Spanish Heritage Speakers I3
Advances the command of the Spanish language for heritage or native speakers on grammar and writing elements that are particularly challenging. This lecture course gives students experience with reading a variety of text types and covers linguistic and social aspects related to life as a Spanish speaker in the United States. This course requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
Must be a heritage or native speaker of Spanish, or permission of the instructor - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration
SP - 203 Summer Study Abroad I3
Intensive study of the language and culture in an immersive environment. Classroom work is complemented by field trips and cultural events. The two courses can be taken concurrently.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 221 Advanced Conversation3
Emphasis on developing good speaking style and a polished level of oral communication. Intensive practice in speaking and writing based on topics of student interest and on reading selections. Taught in Spanish.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 234 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics3
An overview of linguistics, including a general knowledge of phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. The course compares and contrasts the structures of English and Spanish.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 231 Intermediate Medical Spanish II3
Provides Spanish education at the Intermediate II level by covering general and healthcare-related vocabulary, sound patterns, and intermediate grammar. This lecture course is the fourth in a series of courses tailored to healthcare professionals. In addition, this course emphasizes the development of cultural awareness related to the Hispanic world and requires off-classroom activities. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
SP 201 or SP 230 . Students who have completed three years of Spanish in high school may also take this course - contact the program or department chair to assist with registration.
SP - 222 Advanced Composition and Grammar3
A systematic review of Spanish grammar along with intensive practice of registers and styles of Spanish prose composition. Taught in Spanish.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 217 Culture and Civilization of Spain3
The history, geography, culture, and civilization of Spain with emphasis on the Golden Age through the twentieth century. Special focus on Spanish contributions to Western Civilization. In addition to content, this course aims to improve language skills. Taught in Spanish. Course fee.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 280 Issues in Contemporary Spanish America3
A study of the socio-historical makeup of the Spanish-American world, its traditions and customs, with emphasis on social and political issues of contemporary importance in view of their impact on and role in our global society. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
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3
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3
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May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 303 Semester Study Abroad I3
Intensive study of Spanish language and culture in an immersive environment. Classroom work is complemented by field trips and cultural events. The two courses must be taken concurrently.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 240 Hispanic Culture Through Films3
Explores the diverse cultures of Hispanic countries through the lens of feature films. By viewing and analyzing a range of movies, students will develop a deeper awareness of Hispanic people, their cultures and complexities. Through class discussion and comparisons with their own cultural backgrounds, students will cultivate a meaningful understanding of the intricacies of cultural identity. Requires off-classroom activities. Dictated in English. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness
Builds on previously learned Spanish language skills and further develops them. It also broadens cultural awareness about the Hispanic community. This lecture course focuses on Spanish for specific purposes, either Spanish for healthcare professionals or other professional contexts. May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of the Spanish Program Coordinator. Requires off-classroom activities. Taught in Spanish. Course fee. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
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3
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3
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Repeatable
May be repeated with a change of subject matter and permission of the Spanish Program Coordinator.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 251 Latinos in the US3
Cross-listed with WC 151 . Introduces students to the cultural diversity, histories, and experiences of Latinos in the United States through contemporary texts, literature, folklore, music, dance, and film. The course examines a number of topics and issues that are key to understanding contemporary Latinos, including immigration, assimilation, language, education, employment, contributions, and cultural resistance. This course requires off-campus activities. Course fee. For SP 251 students, selected course materials and activities may be conducted in Spanish to provide an opportunity for students to develop their Spanish language skills while studying Hispanic/Latino culture. WC 151 students complete the corresponding materials in English. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness
This course allows students to gain an awareness and appreciation of the cinema in the Spanish-speaking countries through the viewing and study of feature length films. Films are used to provide a cultural framework for students to engage in meaningful conversations in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 304 Semester Study Abroad II3
Intensive study of Spanish language and culture in an immersive environment. Classroom work is complemented by field trips and cultural events. The two courses must be taken concurrently.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 453 Seminar in Spanish Studies3
Representative works of a major writer studied as reflections of a crucial social or philosophical concern and as an examination of the human condition. Supplementary readings in history, criticism, the social sciences, and other literatures are required. Taught in Spanish.
Any 300-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 342 Topics in Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World3
An in-depth study of a particular author, literary movement, genre, or century. The topic will be considered in light of its importance for and influence on the development of Spanish thought, as well as in relation to the artistic, social, and philosophical aspects of Spanish civilization. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
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3
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3
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Repeatable
May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
Any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SP - 341 Spanish History and Art3
Explores Hispanic history and art from pre-history to the present, covering specific historical periods and cultural manifestations. Emphasis is placed on how cultural, political, and geographical diversity shape artistic expression. Off-classroom activities required. Two sections are offered: one in English and one in Spanish. Course Fee.
None if dictated in English. If dictated in Spanish, any 200-level SP course or permission of the instructor.
SX - 320 Motor Learning3
Cross-listed with PS 320 . Introduces the field of motor learning. The focus is toward skill acquisition with primary consideration given to the learning of skills and the effectiveness of various instructional strategies based on the physical, physiological, and psychological factors that influence skill learning. Students will apply the principles of motor learning to coaching, fitness, teaching, and rehabilitation. Lecture 3 hours.
Investigation of a topic of current interest in sport and exercise physiology. The topic is determined before the course begins by the interest of students and faculty. Classes consist of lectures, discussions, review of papers, and/or presentations by students. Admission by permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with CJ 220 . Applies current scientific knowledge to safely and effectively physically train tactical athletes, including military, emergency, and law enforcement personnel. Students will learn physical assessments, designing and executing of safe and effective fitness programs, as well as general information regarding nutrition. Course recommended for students interested in training tactical athletes, and will prepare them for professional certification and employment.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of Spanish services at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their Spanish Language courses. Recommended settings include non-profit agencies, human services, schools, and government. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
Any 300-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SX - 462 Research4
Student research in a specific area of sport and exercise physiology. The student is responsible for developing and completing an experimental research project of professional quality and concluding with a presentation in standard scientific format. Regular discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 6 hours per week is expected. Admission by permission of instructor. Course fee.
A course which examines the apparent disconnect between our fitness and sport-focused culture and the reality of the sedentary American lifestyle. Topics include body image, eating and exercise disorders, and the social psychology behind health and fitness trends. Students will study how to effect a positive change in families, workplaces, and communities with health and fitness interventions. Lecture 3 hours.
A tutorial arrangement for special student proposals for research in Spanish. May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
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3
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3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
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Repeatable
May be repeated with a change of subject matter, with permission of the Spanish chair.
Any 300-level SP course or permission of the instructor
SX - 480 Advanced Biomechanics4
A course in which the student applies fundamental concepts and principles of biomechanics to (1) examine the methods used to collect and analyze 2D and 3D biomechanical data, (2) interpret biomechanical data to answer questions related to the study of human movement, and (3) critically analyze biomechanical research. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.
Examines the history of physical education and sport, beginning with ancient civilization to modern Olympics and professional sport. Social and philosophical influences in sport will be explored.
An independent investigation of an area of sport and exercise physiology selected by the student in accordance with his or her background and interest, and under the guidance of a faculty member. Library work is required. Limited to qualified juniors and seniors. Admission by permission of the department chair.
SS - 340 Sociological and Psychological Issues In Sport3
Examines the contributions of various levels and forms of sport to a culture as well as ways that sociological phenomena influence sport participation. Additionally, psychological factors and principles related to individual athletic performance will be explored.
Focuses on the historical perspective of women in sport, their role in society, and the psychological and physiological aspects of women in competition. Current issues impacting women in sport will be explored.
A concentrated examination of key issues in sport and sport management across the globe. Focal points of the course will include the application of management concepts to a multicultural organization and the sociocultural role of sport across continents. General Education : Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.
A planned field experience that enables a student to explore the role of a professional in a sport setting under the supervision of a work-site supervisor and Sport Management faculty. Students will be required to maintain a daily log, write a report about the experience and complete other projects. A minimum of 45 onsite hours required for each credit hour. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned.
SU - 304 Forecasting, Production and Inventory Planning3
Treatment of the principles, models and techniques for the planning, analysis, and design of integrated production control systems. Course topics include forecasting, inventory management, production planning, project scheduling, and materials requirement planning problems with an emphasis on analytical modeling approaches and optimization methods used to obtain their solutions.
Development and implementation of students’ own research and/ or field experience in sport management under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
Development and implementation of students’ own research in supply chain management under the guidance of a faculty member. The student must receive departmental approval of a preliminary proposal before registering for this course.
An opportunity to pursue in a structured setting a topic of current interest or specialized focus not covered extensively elsewhere in the TV/Film curriculum. Course fee varies by topic.
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of supply chain management at an approved setting under professional supervision. Each student should choose a setting related to their personal, professional or vocational interests that will allow them to apply what they are learning in their supply chain management courses. Recommended settings include businesses, nonprofits and government institutions. Permission of the instructor and Career Development Center is required.
SU - 455 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management3
An opportunity to pursue in a structured setting a topic of current interest or specialized focus not available in other supply chain management courses.
An introduction to the theories and techniques of digital movie making. Working with state-of-the- art technology, students will write, shoot, and edit films of their own creation. Early projects focus on equipment and production techniques.
Cross-listed with DA 360 An introduction course which explores the possibilities that exist within the hybrid art form. The course will explore the aesthetic, theoretical, historical and cultural representations of the body through images and media. Through the lens, students will be exposed to the practice and creative process of capturing and responding to the body in motion. Course fee.
An in depth exploration of how American film has reflected and shaped history. Class includes films that have explored morays and values and how each era has redirected film making. Focusing on post WWII through the present, class examines how films create a picture of the American culture.
Building on TV 371 , this course advances post-production audio skills in sound design, recording, editing, and multi-channel mixing using Adobe Audition and other DAWs. Students gain hands-on experience with professional workflows, mastering immersive audio design for film from concept to final soundtrack delivery, while exploring key audio concepts and theories. AI capabilities in editing will also be addressed.
Builds on material learned in TV 252 and TV 352 . An intensive study and workshop. Students will write a feature length screenplay and/or original pilot television scripts. Completed draft(s) of a screenplay(s) required upon the completion of the class. Includes lecture and in-class reads of student work.
A hands-on course on gathering, treating, mixing, and editing audio. As an essential part of a filmmaker’s skill set, the student will be taught a wide range of technological and aesthetic techniques for digital sound recording.
An introduction to Virtual Production exposing students to the tools and workflows used in an LED Volume. This course is designed for a practical exploration of hardware, software, and applications related to this technology in television and film production. This 3-credit course may be offered in the Fall or Spring semester with 3 hours of lecture per week.
An applied study of vocal technique and standard vocal repertoire. Designed to enhance the singing abilities of students at all levels of skill and experience. Thirteen 45-minutes lessons. May not be taken as an audit option. Course fee.
The continuation of WC 140 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of Gaelic grammar so that they can make Gaelic-to-English translations. Lectures and discussion of recent Irish politics, economy, society, and culture will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading on Gaelic language websites. Course fee.
Building on the skills learned in TV 390 , this course focuses on the development of producing a film production using an LED Volume. This course covers previsualization, budgeting and scheduling of a production, and the collaborative filmmaking in an LED Volume to create a 2 to 5-minute production. This 3-credit course may be offered in the Fall or Spring semester with 3 hours of lecture per week.
1-3 Varies Enables qualified TV/Film majors to initiate, plan, and carry out a private investigation in any area of the electronic media industry. The proposal for such a project must be submitted to a faculty member for approval in the semester prior to the proposed independent study project. Permission of the Department Chair is also required.
An internship project designed to provide students with first hand work experience in industry fields of particular interest to them. Regular fieldwork in television/radio/film studios is coupled with tutorial sessions and readings.
TV/Film junior status or permission of the Department Chair
WC - 462 Historical Research Abroad3
Research seminars which first contextualize a common topic through readings and discussions. Then, following the semester, students will travel overseas, accompanied by a DeSales University faculty member. Research will then use local museums, monuments, libraries, and other tourist sites. The course culminates in a research paper.
Food and drink have played a key role in the social, cultural, and economic life of Italy. This course examines the formation of Italian identity via the consumption of food and drink, the economic impact of the production and consumption of certain goods, and the social and cultural dimensions of food production and consumption in Italy. General Education : Satisifies Cultural Awareness.
The continuation of WC 170 . Students will learn the remaining essentials of German grammar so that they can make German-to-English translations. Lectures and discussions of German politics, economy, society, and culture since World War II will continue. By the end of the semester, students should be reading out loud the daily news on German language websites. Course fee.
