Course Master List Course Information

Accounting

ACCTG 300 Introductory Accounting 4 cr

Principles, concepts and terminology of financial accounting including coverage of the measurement and recording of business income and transactions, current and long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, corporate equity, statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Ethical considerations and analysis of company statements are integrated into the course. Required for Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: sophomore standing (earned credits > or = 24)

Course Syllabus: Fall 2004 (pdf)

Anthropology

ANTHRO 100 Varieties of World Culture 3 cr

A cross-cultural comparison of the form and function of such social institutions as marriage and the family; age, sex and kin groups; task groups; caste and class. Fulfills Writing Emphasis (UL) requirement or Other Culture or SS-2 or Area of Emphasis in Social Studies.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

ANTHRO 304 Family, Kin, and Community 3 cr

Prereq: junior standing (earned credits > or = 54)

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

Business Administration

BUS ADM 202 Business and Its Environment 3 cr

The major components of the business enterprise and its resources, competitive and regulatory environment; pricing, profit, finance planning, controls, ethics, environmental impact, social responsibility and other important concepts; environmental issues that challenge the business leader. Required for Business Administration minor.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

BUS ADM 206 Law and the Individual 3 cr

The American legal system; its principles, processes, language, ethics, and laws from the viewpoint of the individual, including family, personal injury, property, consumer, privacy, probate and administrative laws. Required for Business Administration minor.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

BUS ADM 306 Quantitative Business Methods 3 cr

Financial transactions of organization recorded, classified, summarized, interpreted; relationship between accounting and functional areas of business and financial management of short and long term financial plan. Required for IST majors not pursuing a Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Preq:: MATH-101 Intermediate Algebra

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

BUS ADM 307 Web Applications and Virtual Information Dissemination 3 cr

Students acquire an introductory understanding about the technological foundations of the World Wide Web (WWW). They will also learn a well-rounded set of technical skills in major Web applications. Other objectives include establishing a proper strategic perspective on the Web site design. Required for e-Communication certificate or fulfills portion of Area of Emphasis for Business and Economics.

Prereq: Bus Adm 350 OR consent of instructor

Course Syllabus: Spring 2003 (pdf)

BUS ADM 308 Qualitative Business Methods: Management and Marketing 3 cr

Process of management in activities of organization (accounting, finance, marketing); marketing system: product, price, promotion, and distribution decisions. Required for IST majors not pursuing a Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: Bus Econ 152

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

BUS ADM 309 Electronic Commerce 3 cr

Familiarizes individuals with current and emerging electronic commerce technologies using the Internet. The purpose of the course is to educate a new generation of managers, planners, analysts and programmers to the realities of and potential for electronic commerce.

Prereq: Bus-Econ 308 OR Bus Adm 322 or 382

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

BUS ADM 322 Introductory Marketing 3 cr

The marketing system and the managerial techniques used to market goods, services and organizations. Relationships between marketing activities and economic, political and social institutions; understanding consumer behavior; product, price, promotion and distribution decisions. Required for Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: earned cr > or = 36 AND gpa > or = 2.50 AND Bus Econ 152

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

BUS ADM 343 Corporation Finance 3 cr

Organization of basic financial management functions and principles for business; management of fixed and working capital; short-term and long-term financial planning through investment and financing decisions; domestic and international money and capital markets; ethical issues relating to business financial management. Required for Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: earned credits > or = 36 AND gpa > or = 2.50 AND Acctg 300

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

BUS ADM 350 Introduction to Management Information Systems 3 cr

This course is designed to acquaint students with the role information systems play in organizations. The course will cover topics such as strategic role of information systems, managerial decision making, information systems technology (hardware and software), ethical issues, the Internet, designing information systems, quality control and controlling data resources. Students participate in lecture and hands-on, Internet-based exercises. Required for e-Communication Certificate and as the prerequisite for I COM SCI 308.

Prereq: sophomore standing (earned credits > or = 24)

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

BUS ADM 382 Introductory Management 3 cr

The realities of management in contemporary situations, emphasizing the functional approach; understanding the management environment; knowledge required by managers to function effectively and adjust to rapid changes.

Prereq: earned cr > or = 36 and gpa > or = 2.50; or major/minor in Bus Adm or major/minor in Acctg; and Bus Adm 215 or Comm Sci 205 or Math 260

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

Chemistry

CHEM 355 Chemistry in the World 3 cr

Focuses on chemistry of modern issues: air pollution, atmospheric ozone, global warming, energy utilization, water as a natural resource, acid rain, and nuclear energy.

Prereq: Math 101

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

Communication and the Arts

COMN ART 221 Popular Music Since 1955 3 cr

Evolution of popular music since 1955 and its relationship to society, especially rock music in the 1960's and early 1970's, the period of greatest stylistic expansion and also the period in which the music was most intimately intertwined with its social milieu. Fulfills elective for IST major.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

COMN ART 328 Musical Theater History 3cr

Cultural conflict, influence and enrichment that arise when differing traditions of the arts come into contact with musical theatre and its development.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007(pdf)

COMN ART 329 World Music 3 cr

Survey of tribal, folk and non-western art music with an emphasis on cultural, social, religious, political and economic context. Fulfills Other Culture requirement or Fine Arts requirement for IST major or Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

COMN ART 371 World Art 3cr

One of humanity's oldest forms of self-expression is its ability to create art that reflects its individual and cultural values. This courses focuses attention on selected non-western art and architecture with an emphasis on cultural, social, religious, political, and economic context.

Prereq: Junior Status

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

Communication Processes

COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address 3 cr

Examination of the principles of oral message preparation and presentation. Students will prepare and present actual public communications.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

COMM 166 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication 3 cr

Principles of personal interaction as a basis of communication: role of communication in interpersonal relationships; role of identity and self-concept in communication behavior; significance of information reception and evaluation in the effectiveness of communication.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2003 (pdf)

COMM 335 Organizational Communication 3 cr

Communication in the modern organization: communication variables in the context of organizational theory; development of a systems perspective regarding functions, structures and levels of communication in the organization; use of evaluation tools and training strategies. Required for e-Communication certificate or fulfills Speaking/Listening supporting course requirement for IST major or Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: Comn Pro 133 OR Comn Pro 200 OR Comn Pro 201

Course Syllabus: Spring 2005 (pdf)

COMM 336 Theories of the Interview 3 cr

Basic theory behind conducting effective interviews. Specific types of interviews are discussed, such as selection, counseling, exit, discipline, appraisal, mass media and research interviews, from both the interviewer's and the interviewee's perspective.

Prereq: Comn Pro 133, 200 OR 201

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

Community Sciences

COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics 4 cr

Application of statistics to problems of the social sciences and of statistical techniques in problem definitions; hypothesis construction; and data collection, processing and evaluation. Required for IST major.

Prereq: Math 101 OR Math Placement of Math 101/260 or greater

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 - Voelz (pdf)
Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 - Wilson-Doenges (pdf)

COMM SCI 301 Foundations for Social Research 3 cr

An integrated examination of the nature of science, theory, and statistics. Emphasis on identifying and interpreting relationships between social phenomena by applying the conceptual tools provided in the course to specific problems. Required for IST major and/or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: Comm Sci 205 OR Math 260 OR Bus Adm 215

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

Earth Sciences

EARTH SC 222 Ocean of Air: Weather and Climate 3 cr

Fundamental processes of the atmosphere, the resulting weather and climate, and the effects of the atmosphere on other aspects of the earth's environments and on humans.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

Economics

ECON 152 Economic Concepts 3 cr

Introduction to micro- and macro-economic concepts and principles. Understand application to contemporary economic problems and issues in areas of markets, business organizations, prices, money and banking, fiscal policy. Required for IST major.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

ECON 202 Macro Economic Analysis 3 cr

Introduction to the behavior of our economy in the aggregate, focusing upon the process by which the economy achieves a certain level of output and employment.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

ECON 203 Micro Economic Analysis 3 cr

The decision-making processes of individuals and business firms associated with the determination of what products will be produced, how they will be produced, and what prices specific goods and services will command.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

ECON 330 Money and Banking 3 cr

Analysis of money as an economic institution and of the organizational structure of the commercial and central banking system in the U.S.; monetary theory and policy in the national and international setting.

Prereq: Econ 202

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

ECON 352 Applied Economic Concepts 3 cr

Explores economic principles and consumer economics including money, banking, public finance, and research methods and techniques for economic analysis. For students who have completed macro and micro economic analysis. Required for Business and Economics Area of Emphasis or Business Administration minor.

Prereq: ECON-202 Macro Economic Analysis and 203 Micro Economic Analysis or ECON-152 Economic Concepts

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

English

ENGLISH 206 Women in Literature 3 cr

Surveys both women as writers and women as characters in literature; emphasizes the wisdom, experiences and insights of women writers and women in literature; concerned with literature from two or more cultures and comparison of the social and human values reflected in the literature of those cultures.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2006 (pdf)

ENGLISH 212 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 cr

A first course focused on the analysis, understanding, appreciation, and techniques of writing poetry and fiction, as well as other genres at the discretion of the instructor.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2003 (pdf)

ENGLISH 217 Intro to American Literature II: Race in U.S. Literature 3 cr

This course explores the issues of racial identity, tolerance and intolerance in the works of American literary masters, including Chesnutt, Twain, Hemingway, Hurston, Hughes, O'Connor, Walker, Morrison, and Doctorow.

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

ENGLISH 333 Literary Themes: Environmental Literature 3 cr

Come explore the genre of environmental literature by looking at its range, from scientific treatise to personal essay. The class reads several major works, including Thoreau's Walden, and including works by Aldo Leopold, John Muir, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams and others. A seminal component of the course is for the students, following the path of the writers whose reading is assigned, to become familiar with a natural locale of their own, and to observe it from a variety of perspectives, including environmental/historical. This course counts toward the upper-level Humanities/Literature requirement or can be used in the Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: May be repeatable for credit; Junior Status

Course Syllabus: Summer 2006 (pdf)

ENGLISH 336 American Ethnic Literature 3 cr

A study of literature which examines the experience of ethnic groups in America, such as African, Asian, Hispanic, and Jewish Americans, and American Indians. May be repeated for credit when content is different.

Prereq: junior standing (credits > or = 54)

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

ENGLISH 431 Shakespeare

Study of a representative selection of Shakespeare's poetry and plays, including comedies, tragedies and histories.

Prereq: junior standing (credits > or = 54)

Course Syllabus: Fall 2003 (pdf)

English Composition

ENG COMP 100 College Writing 3 cr

An introductory course in college writing, emphasizing writing as a process. Focuses on generating and organizing ideas, conducting library research, developing paragraphs, improving sentence structure; reviews conventions of punctuation, grammar, spelling, and usage as needed. Required for IST major.

Prereq: S S Serv 093 OR ACT English score of 17 or higher OR SAT Verbal score of 450 or higher

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing 3 cr

College-level writing skills and principles of logical reasoning, effective organization and development of ideas. Emphasis on research skills and on academic reading and writing.

Prereq: Eng Comp 100 OR Eng Comp 164 OR ACT English score of 25 or higher OR SAT Verbal score of 590 or higher

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

Environmental Sciences

ENV SCI 102 Introduction to Environmental Sciences 3 cr

Examines the interrelationships between people and their biophysical environment, including the atmosphere, water, rocks and soil, and other living organisms. The scientific analysis of nature and the social and political issues of natural resource use.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

ENV SCI 328 Principles of Waste Management 3 cr

Focuses on waste generation and ways to minimize undesirable environmental and societal impacts. Examines potential technologies to recover useful products and energy; reduce waste volumes requiring ultimate disposal.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2004 (pdf)

ENV SCI 303 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 cr

Principles of conservation: the nature and extent of our natural resources; exploitation and conservation of our resource system; natural chemical, physical and biological processes which affect and influence conservation and management practices; politics and economics of resource conservation. Fulfills Resource Utilization portion of the Natural Sciences requirement for IST major of Area of Emphasis in Natural Sciences.

Prereq: Env Sci 102 OR Biology 203 OR Earth Sc 202

Course Syllabus: Spring 2005 (pdf)

First Nations Studies

FNS 372 Indigenous Nations: Oral and Storytelling Traditions 3 cr

This course is designed for those who already have introductory historical and contemporary knowledge of
American Indians in what is now the U.S. This course will explore the "power" of written and spoken language.
We will examine the oral traditions and stories of American Indian Nations prior to western colonization and
genocide, exploring how traditional stories defined (and were defined by) American Indian tribal identities,
cultures, and knowledges (ideologies/world views). We will explore how colonization and western language,
institutions, and written texts redefine and construct American Indians as subhuman and inferior. We will read
and discuss images of American Indians in texts written by non-Indians and compare these western
constructions of inferiority to the traditional stories (constructions) of tribal people themselves. Lastly, we
devote a large portion of the class to the contemporary works of American Indian authors which seek to
reconstruct Indian identities that challenge western notions of domination and inferiority. We will explore how
contemporary American Indian authors write from a marginalized position in society in an effort to "tell the
stories of oppression" and create multiple new images of Indianness.

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

Geography

GEOG 342 Settlement Geography 3 cr

Evolution of major human settlement forms, emphasizing geographical patterns in the United States and including relationships between house form and culture, the arrangement of habitations on the landscape, and the historical geography of urban settlements.

Prereq: junior standing (credits > or = 54) AND Geog 202; Field Trip Required

Course Syllabus: Summer 2006 (pdf)

GEOG 371 Geography of the United States and Canada 3 cr

This course focuses on the physical features, resources, people, and economic activities of the United States and Canada.

Prereq: sophomore standing (credits > or = 24)

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

GEOG 377 Ananysis Of Northern Lands 3 cr

A topical and regional analysis of the subarctic and arctic area of North America and Eurasia; regional emphasis on
Alaska, northern Canada and Scandinavia. Fulfills SS2 foundation requirement and/or Physical Geography portion of
Natural Science requirement for the IST major.

Prereq: Junior standing (earned credits > or = 54)

Course Syllabus: Summer 2005 (pdf)

History

HISTORY 206 History of the United States From 1865 to the Present 3 cr

In this course, we will explore some of the major events and themes of United States history since the Civil War. We will follow the paths of certain American ideals, particularly the political and social ideals that both sides contested for in the Civil War—the most destructive war in history up to that time. During the half century after the war, Americans experienced tremendous social change because of continued industrialization, immigration, and westward expansion. By the turn of the century, too, the changing world role of the United States meant that foreign policy and global issues began to have a significant impact on the lives of Americans. Discussing these issues will require not only that we identify change over time—a task basic to historians—but also that we evaluate the change we see.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

HISTORY 207 Roots of Black America 3 cr

Survey of black people's experience in America, beginning with African culture through the development of Afro-American culture and institutions; includes political, social, economic and cultural history.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

HISTORY 358 Political History of Modern Latin America 3 cr

This course adopts a comparative historical approach to the study of modern Latin American politics and society in the
twentieth century. The main themes concentrate on the origins of repressive dictatorships, indigenous resistance,
revolutionary movements, United States intervention, and the challenge of democracy. Fulfills Other Culture or World
Culture supporting requirements for the IST major or History portion of the Humanities UL requirement for the IST major
or portion of Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Summer 2005 (pdf)

HISTORY 380 Women in the United States: Historical Perspectives 3 cr

In this course our goal is a richer understanding of women's experiences in the past, ranging from pregnancy and single motherhood to women's struggles to win the right to vote. Through lectures, discussions and films we will explore a variety of women's lives, consider the ways studying women changes our historical perspectives and focus on how interpretations of the past influence our understanding of current social issues. Fulfills History area of Humanities requirement for IST major.

Prereq: junior standing AND one course in U.S. history, U.S. literature or Women's Studies

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HISTORY 402 Political and Social History of the Modern United States 3 cr

Traces the development of political and social institutions in the U.S. from 1900 through 1945, emphasizing the evolution of social problems and the responses of political institutions.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2004 (pdf)

Human Biology

HUM BIOL 102 Introduction to Human Biology 3 cr

Basic concepts, principles, and processes in human biology; the origin of life, evolution, cells, population, genetics, reproduction, disease, the anatomy and function of major organ systems in humans. Required for IST majors.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM BIOL 202 Ethnic Minorities in Science 3 cr

Throughout history, the contribution made by ethnically diverse persons in science has been largely ignored. This course examines the history and culture of science in the U.S. in order to understand what has led to the existing under-representation of ethnic minorities in science. The often overlooked contributions of scientists who are members of ethnic minority groups are recognized.

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM BIOL 217 Human Disease and Society 3 cr

Whether it's your child's school suffering from a break out of the Chicken Pox or 14th Century Europe watching helplessly as 25 million succumb to the Bubonic Plague, world culture and the human race has shaped and has been shaped by disease. This class focuses on the impact of major diseases in humans, their causes, individual effects, historical significance, and methods of control.

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

HUM BIOL 328 Disease-Causing Organisms 3 cr

The biology of microbial disease-causation (pathogenesis) and energy manipulation (metabolism) is explored. Emphasis is placed upon the viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and parasitic worm biology.

Prereq: Hum Biol 102 with at least a C grade OR Biology 202 with at least a C grade

Course Syllabus: Fall 2003 (pdf)

HUM BIOL 331 Science and Religion: Spirit of Inquiry 3 cr

Science and Religion - diametric opposites or two sides of the same coin? Albert Einstein said that, "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind," but is that so? Such questions have prompted scientists and theologians alike to question the nature of science and religion. This course examines the differing world views of science and religion; origins of science in the Judeo-Christian West; sources of conflicts; domains of validity; and limitiation of science and religion with special focus on explanations of human nature.

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

HUM BIOL 405 Genes and Biotechnology 3 cr

Overview of genes, genome organization, replication, transcription, and translation. Survey of the methods of laboratory manipulation of genes and molecular cloning. Examination of various applications and issues of recombinant DNA technology.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

Human Development

HUM DEV 210 Introduction to Human Development 3 cr

Human development from conception through death: physical development, social and emotional development, personality development, the development of language, intellectual development and creativity, and the process of human learning.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2005 (pdf)

HUM DEV 331 Infancy and Early Childhood 3 cr

Current theories, methods of study and research in the study of human development from conception through the early childhood years, and the interrelationships among biological, social, and psychological aspects of development.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM DEV 332 Middle Childhood and Adolescence 3 cr

Individual development from the elementary school years through adolescence: socio-cultural, psychological and physical growth factors in the developmental process of the older child and adolescent. Stresses interpretation of behavior from the perspectives of such theorists as Erikson and Piaget. Fulfills requirement for Human Development minor.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102

Course Syllabus: Fall 2004 (pdf)

HUM DEV 334 Play and Creative Activities in Childhood 3 cr

Concepts of the contributions of play and creative activities to physical, intellectual, emotional and social aspects of development; specific contributions of selected creative activities.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102

HUM DEV 342 Cross Cultural Human Development 3 cr

Cultural differences in perception, cognition, language and thought, child development, child rearing, and personality; relationships between various aspects of culture and psychological functioning within non-Western cultures and American ethnic subcultures.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102 OR Anthro 100

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM DEV 343 Adulthood and Aging 3 cr

Theory and empirical research concerning developmental processes across the adult life span; psychological, cultural and biological factors which influence development in young adulthood, middle adulthood and old age.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

HUM DEV 344 Dying, Death, and Loss 3 cr

Death, dying, and loss from a multidisciplinary diversity perspective; the development of death concepts across the life span, end of life issues, and cross-cultural death practices and their relation to the American death system.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102

Course Syllabus: Spring 2006 (pdf)

HUM DEV 424 The Development of Creative and Critical Thinking 3 cr

Explores the definitions and assessment of creative thinking across the lifespan and provides the opportunity to discuss controversial issues in the field and to practice techniques for facilitating thought.

Prereq: Hum Dev 210 OR Psych 102; and jr st or upper lev Hum Dev/Psych course

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

HUM DEV 438 Counseling Across the Lifespan 3 cr

An introduction to the various contemporary approaches to the theory of counseling; a developmental approach to counseling children and adults across the lifespan; a consideration of values, ethics, and culture in the counseling process. Fulfills Social Science application for IST major or Human Development minor.

Prereq: upper level Human Development or Psychology course

Course Syllabus: Fall 2002 (pdf)

Humanistic Studies

HUM STUD 102 Foundations of Western Culture II 3 cr

Comprehensive chronological survey of major events, people, and ideas that have influenced the history, literature, art, and culture of Western Civilization. This covers the Renaissance up to the present

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM STUD 201 Introduction to the Humanities I 3 cr

Major methods and ideas of the western humanities, examined in selected works of literature, philosophy and fine arts, from Classical world through Renaissance.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

HUM STUD 202 Introduction to the Humanities II 3 cr

Major methods and ideas of the western humanities, examined in selected works of literature, philosophy and fine arts, from Baroque through the Modern Period. Required for IST major.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

HUM STUD 213 Ethnic DIversity and Human Values 3 cr

Course Syllabus: Spring 2005 (pdf)

HUM STUD 226 Introduction to American Indian Studies: American Indian Social Justice 3 cr

This introductory course in American Indian Studies will examine the impact of European and American political, economic, and social systems upon American Indian nations in the U.S.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

HUM STUD 372 American Indian Mythology and Literature 3 cr

A study of the cultural values of American Indian nations as reflected in their oral and written traditions. Myths, story telling traditions, poetry, and novels will be explored. Fulfills Ethnic Studies requirement or Literature area of the Humanities requirement of IST major or Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: Comn Art 226 OR Hum Stud 226 or one literature course

Course Syllabus: Fall 2004 (pdf)

HUM STUD 435 Great Ideas: Space, Time and Infinity 3 cr

Explores the history and development of current ideas of space and time from St. Augustine to modern physics. Includes concept of history as opposed to concept of recurrence; world changes through time as opposed to the world remaining static. Fulfills Philosophy area of the Humanities requirement for IST major or Area of Emphasis.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Fall 2002 (pdf)

Information and Computing Sciences

I COM SC 308 Information Technologies 3 cr

A survey of information technologies, their operations and limitations, and how the major electronic technologies are changing and affecting both the workplace and the household.

Prereq: Comn Pro 200 OR I Com Sc 210

Course Syllabus: Spring 2003 (pdf)

Interdisciplinary Studies

IST 106 Adult Learning Seminar 2 cr

Orientation of students to campus systems and to adult learning. Concepts of personal development, communication skills, critical thinking, adult learning, time management, and personal learning styles are incorporated. One all-day Saturday and Sunday session. Required for IST major.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2004 (pdf)

IST 400 Capstone: Synthesis and Assessment Learning 2 cr

Students will demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes of the Interdisciplinary Studies major by completion of a synthesis paper and oral report. The course will also assess written communication and information retrieval skills. Required for IST major.

Prereq: earned cr > or = 99 AND Eng Com 105

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

IST 478 Honors in the Major 3 cr

An honors project may be completed within the Major for summa cum laude university honors, or for Honors in the Major.

Prereq: minimum 3.50 in required courses for IST major and minimum 3.75 in upper level courses required for IST major

Math

MATH 94 Elementary Algebra 3 cr

Intended as a preparation for Math 101. Topics include: properties of real numbers, exponents and polynomials, simplifying variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, factoring, graphing, and basic quadratic equations. Required for WMPT AB score of 422 or lower or BC score of 389 or lower. OFFERED ON A PASS/NO CREDIT, NON-DEGREE CREDIT BASIS ONLY.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Fall 2007 (pdf)

MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra 3 cr

Properties of the real numbers; solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; polynomials; fractional expressions and equations; exponents, powers and roots; systems of linear equations. Credit will not be granted for this course if it is taken after credit has been earned for Math 104 or 201 or 202 or 203 or 260 or 281 or 282 or a transfer course equivalent.

Prereq: S S Serv 094 OR Math Placement of Math 101 or greater

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

Philosophy

PHILOS 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr

Basic ideas and problems of philosophy: various disciplines and schools of philosophy; important philosophical issues and their relevance to the present.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

PHILOS 102 Problems in Ethics 3 cr

Ethical problems which are significant to an individual in the contemporary world, including traditional issues and current issues in such areas as law, medicine, public policy, business and education.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

PHILOS 321 Professional Ethics and Problem Solving 3 cr

Examines ethical theory and common approaches to both purely logical-based and open-type problems common to personal and professional activities and issues in order to improve logical and creative problem solving skills. Fulfills Problem Solving requirement for IST major; or portion of Area of Emphasis

Prereq: 53 or more earned credits

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

PHILOS 326 Philosophy, Politics and Law 3 cr

The nature of politics and law and their interrelations; general legal theory, legal rights, judicial reasoning; the problems of justice, property and morality law.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

Political Science

POL SCI 101 American Government and Politics 3 cr

The institutions and political processes of American National government and the nature of political analysis; the Constitution, ideological and cultural bases of American politics; the role of political parties, elections and interest groups; policy-making processes in the Congress, the presidency and courts.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

Psychology

PSYCH 102 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr

Understanding of behavior from psychophysiological, cognitive, social and clinical perspectives; important issues, methods and findings in the study of psychological process.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Summer 2003 (pdf)

PSYCH 330 Social Psychology 3 cr

An exploration of theory, method, and empirical results regarding individual behavior in groups. Major topics include social cognition, aggression, helping, and attraction.

Prereq: Psych 102

Course Syllabus: Summer 2003 (pdf)

PSYCH 429 Theories of Personality 3 cr

Major ideas about the organization, function, change and development of human personality as discussed by a variety of personality theorists.

Prereq: Hum Dev 331, 332 OR 343

Course Syllabus: Fall 2005 (pdf)

PSYCH 435 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr

Major psychological, biological, and sociocultural models of abnormal behavior, including problems of childhood adolescence, and aging. Contextual issues are emphasized, including the influence of culture, social class, and gender on diagnosis and treatment.

Prereq: Hum Dev 331, 332 OR 343

Course Syllabus: Summer 2007 (pdf)

Public and Environmental Affairs

PU EN AF 102 Environment and Society 3 cr

An examination of the relationship between humans and the biophysical environment at local, national, and global levels. Emphasis is given to the impact of personal attitudes, cultural beliefs, economics, politics, technology and available resources on environmental problems and solutions.

Course Syllabus: Fall 2006 (pdf)

PU EN AF 344 Leadership in Organizations 3 cr

Roles, functions and environments of organizational supervisors, project leaders, executives, managers, administrators and other administrative agents, especially in public enterprises; the relationships between the behavior of administrative agents and work group performance in organizational and program settings.

Course Syllabus: Summer 2006 (pdf)

PU EN AF 378 Environmental Law 3 cr

An overview of major environmental laws such as the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, with emphasis on how these laws are implemented by the federal and state governments.

Prereq: Pol Sci 101 OR 202 OR Pu En Af 202 OR 215

PU EN AF 428 Program Evaluation 3 cr

Develops a working understanding and selected skills relating to the conduct of program evaluations. Evaluation design, data collection, data analysis, and utilization of findings are discussed using the political and social context of "real" organizations.

Prereq: Pol Sci 101 OR 202 OR Pu En Af 202

Social Change and Development

SOC C D 340 Women, Work and Family 3 cr

Explores contemporary women’s work and the historical and structural factors that shape women’s current working lives; analyzes such issues as women’s double shift, global economy, differential wage scales, child care, and job segregation; strategies for change. Fulfills portion of the Area of Emphasis in Social Science.

Prereq: None

Course Syllabus: Spring 2007 (pdf)

SOC C D 483 Culture and Politics of Disability 3 cr

Prereq:

Course Syllabus: Fall 2001 (pdf)

Sociology

SOCIOL 307 Social Theory 3 cr

Critical analysis of classical and contemporary social theories with attention to the social and intellectual context and contemporary application. Fulfills Contemporary Social Thoughts area of Social Science requirement for IST major.

Prereq: Sociol 202

Course Syllabus: Fall 2002 (pdf)

Student Support Services

S S SERV 94 Elementary Algebra 3 cr

Intended as a preparation for Math 101. Topics include: properties of real numbers, exponents and polynomials, simplifying variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, factoring, graphing, and basic quadratic equations. Required for WMPT AB score of 422 or lower or BC score of 389 or lower. Offered on a pass/no credit, non-degree credit basis only.

Prereq: none

Course Syllabus: Fall 2004 (pdf)