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ENGR 3000 - Electrical Systems I Hours: 4
Concepts of AC and DC power, understanding fundamental electrical components, circuit analysis concepts, theory and applications of electronic devices, operational amplifiers, electrical instruments and measurements. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1600.
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ENGR 3010 - Electrical Systems II Hours: 4
Design of electrical controls and industrial control circuits, understanding rotating machines, and industrial power. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: ENGR 3000.
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ENGR 3100 - Production Processes Hours: 4
A study of all net shape manufacturing processes, welding and assembly methods, and the economics of selecting the most cost effective methods for the production of component parts. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2000.
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ENGR 3200 - Materials Engineering Hours: 4
The theory of the nature and structure of materials and how they affect mechanical design properties. Understanding how to select and use materials cost effectively in engineering designs.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1500, CHEM 1800.
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ENGR 3300 - Linear Systems Modeling Hours: 4
Discrete lumped parameter models of systems, and the study of the concepts of mechanical, electric, fluid, and thermal systems and their analogs.
Prerequisites: MATH 2900.
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ENGR 3400 - Production Systems I Hours: 4
Understanding how design impacts the economics of production. Workplace design, flow, layouts and planning of production.
Prerequisites: MATH 2900.
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ENGR 4000 - Production Systems II Hours: 4
The economic evaluation of selective alternatives for design or production and the study of the principles of managing engineering projects.
Prerequisites: ENGR 3400.
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ENGR 4100 - Automated Systems Hours: 4
Understanding the production of motion using fluid power, electrical motors and drives. The study of how to economically design systems containing sensors with feedback to systems controllers. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 2900, ENGR 3010, ENGR 2100.
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ENGR 4200 - Statistics and Quality Control Hours: 4
Study of basic statistics and their application to controlling production processes. Understanding when and how to use appropriate statistical tools and experimental design in solving engineering design and production problems. With computer laboratory.
Prerequisites: MATH 2900.
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ENGR 4300 - Systems Optimization Hours: 4
The study of systems whose design or operation require human decision-making in a attempt to optimize their performance. Understanding the use of optimization models and solution techniques (including linear, non-linear, integer and heuristic methods).
Prerequisites: MATH 2900.
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ENGR 4400 - Systems Simulation Hours: 4
The principles and mathematical concepts of simulating mechanical and electrical systems, and the discrete event simulation of systems utilizing random variables, distribution fitting techniques and output optimization. With computer laboratory.
Prerequisites: ENGR 4300.
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ENGR 4500 - Vibrations Hours: 4
Applications of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, transfer function analysis to first and second order systems, and single-degree-of-freedom mechanical and electrical systems.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2100 or PHYS 3000 and MATH 2900.
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ENGR 4600 - Control Theory Hours: 4
Modeling of a variety of multi-domain systems, including electromechanical actuators, principles of feedback control, and analysis of control systems.
Prerequisites: ENGR 4500.
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ENGR 4800 - Senior Design Project Hours: 4
Culmination of study by demonstrating the ability to apply engineering knowledge, working as a part of a team to solve a practical engineering project.
Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisites: SYE 4900.
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ENST 2010 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Hours: 4
The applications for the analysis of spatial data are the focus of this class. Students learn functional applications of GIS along with the advantages and limitations of this tool. This class is taught from a multidisciplinary approach with applications to social sciences, economics, political science and the natural sciences. There is a laboratory requirement for this class which meets separately from lecture. Laboratory exercises include applications of ESRI GIS software as well as field exercises involving surveying and map creation.
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ENST 2500 - Green Buildings Hours: 4
The practice of “LEED” building strategies is the focus of this class. Lecture topics include: sustainable architecture, heating and cooling and cooling efficiency and alternatives, “green” building materials, building resource management and conservation, construction methods and living system controls.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1500 or permission of instructor.
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ENST 2700 - Land Use and Conservation Hours: 4
This class examines conventional strategies related to land use and planning. Specific topics will include soil use and conservation, brownfield redevelopment, management of urban sprawl and green space use and preservation. A specific theme of the topics is minimizing the impact to lands, development that connects resource management and preservation and rethinking urban settings.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1001 or FYS 1001.
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ENST 2750 - Energy Resources Hours: 4
This class begins a review of conventional energy resources currently used in First World Countries, focusing on the source of the resources, the energy value of the resources and projected availability of the resource. This information will serve as a baseline for evaluating potential sources of renewable and more sustainable energy sources (solar, wind, tidal, biofuels, etc.) and the identified limitations of these resources.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1001 or 1010 or ENST 2010.
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ENST 2800 - Special Topics in Sustainability Studies Hours: 1-4
The objective of the special topics class format is to examine current topics and techniques in the field of sustainability. The course emphasizes the development of field and planning methods in the navigation of timely economic energy, environmental, and social phenomena and/or principles.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable when offered under a different topic.
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ENST 3001 - Environmental Issues and Regulations Hours: 4
This class is designed to provide students with an overview of environmental issues and how specific regulatory programs were developed and implemented as a reaction to environmental, public health and safety risks. Major environmental issues such as surface water quality, environmental impacts from construction and development, hazardous waste disposal practices, etc. will be discussed. After developing a framework of understanding related to the issues, the class will explore how environmental regulations evolved in an effort to mitigate problems related to specific issues. The class will require students to work on individual as well as group projects. The students also will have the opportunity to interact with professionals who have experience working within the regulatory frameworks.
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ENST 3200 - Energy Systems Hours: 4
Alternative energy sources will require adapting the current energy generation and distribution systems. This class looks at existing energy infrastructure and discusses the state-of-the art for power generation and distribution and explores the changes necessary to modify and adapt our current system to accommodate the evolving “green energy” sources.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1500 and 1600.
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ENST 3800 - Junior Seminar - Writing Intensive Hours: 2
This seminar focuses on the professional and research aspects of sustainability. Students will attend and evaluate lectures presented by members of the professional and research community specializing in various aspects of sustainability. The seminar will also introduce students to opportunities related to research projects and internships.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
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ENST 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
Independent study is an opportunity for students to work in topics of special interest.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ENST 4001 - Advanced Environmental Studies - Writing Intensive Hours: 2
This class is intended to have students gain “real world” experience related to decision-making and project management issues typically encountered by environmental professionals. The structure of the class emphasizes the multidisciplinary aspect of sustainability issues. Specific scholarly projects (research and/or creative projects) will be completed in collaboration with a member of the Sustainability faculty and presented as a capstone experience in the field of Sustainability Studies. The development and finalizing of a scholarly project serves as a writing intensive effort.
Prerequisites: Senior standing (or Junior standing with instructor permission).
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ENST 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Internships are available to qualified students upon submission of a written proposal. Application to the Environmental Studies coordinator must be made one term in advance of the internship.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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EQSC 1000 - Beginner Group Riding Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1005 - Group Hunt Seat Riding Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1010 - Group Dressage Riding Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1015 - Semi-Private Hunt Seat Riding Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1020 - Semi-Private Dressage Riding Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1025 - Private Riding/Personal Horse Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1030 - Private Riding/Otterbein Horse Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1095 - Teaching Methods Group Riding Lesson Hours: 0
Otterbein’s Equine Science Department aids in the development of horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. All riding courses will include skills from many different riding disciplines in order to improve the rider’s position and ability to improve their horse. All riders must maintain a basic level of fitness necessary to stay safe and balanced when riding without interfering with the horse’s balance and soundness. Riding instructors will determine riding levels for both hunt seat and dressage riders. All students new to Otterbein’s riding program must sign up for a riding assessment. Call 614-823-3020 or email whovey@otterbein.edu to make an appointment. Students must supply their own hard-soled, over-the-ankle boots, and an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. Intermediate and Advanced students must wear breeches and boots. All riding lessons carry an additional fee.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1100 - Horsemastership Hours: 4
This course introduces students to equine science and the equine industry. The course covers aspects of evolution and the role of the horse throughout history, as well modern disciplines, equipment, breeds, colors, current issues, and career opportunities. Additional topics include basic health and management, gaits, and conformation.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1110 - Applied Horsemastership Hours: 1
Clinical work covers the practice of topics covered in EQSC 1100, including handling, grooming and preventive health care, appropriate use of restraint, tack fitting and behavioral observation, with an emphasis on the safe and effective handling of animals, and ethical practices.
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EQSC 1200 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology Hours: 4
Lecture. This introductory course covers the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The more common related diseases and disorders are studied as well.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1100 with a minimum grade of C.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1250 - Equine Health Monitoring Hours: 1
This course explores the important topic issues related to equine management and health monitoring. Students will study current equine management literature. It is designed to be an experiential course in which students spend up to 2 hours, 5 mornings a week at the Equine Center, and undertake the complete care and health monitoring. Lectures on selected equine management topics with current journal articles will be used in each week’s rotation, highlighting the different philosophies and approaches to horse care and stable management.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1110 with a minimum grade of C.
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EQSC 1411 - Experiential Course: Standard and Medical Bandaging Hours: 1
The first half of the course provides students with the skills necessary to accurately apply common bandages used in the daily care and maintenance of horses and will include stable bandages, shipping bandages, tail bandages, polo wraps, and common leg protection. The second half of the course focuses on wound types, principles of wound healing, cleaning and debridement, medications, and appropriate bandaging techniques. Students will also gain proficiency applying a medical version of the standing wrap, stack wraps of the knee and hock, the foot wrap, wound wraps (various sites) and the application of the Robert Jones bandage with splints.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1110 with a minimum grade of C; and Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1412 - Experiential Course: OSU Rounds Hours: 1
This course involves attending rounds twice a week at The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the equine section. Students will research diseases/conditions previously observed, and do presentations the following class session.
Prerequisites: Senior EPRE majors only and permission.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1413 - Experiential Course: Medical Administration Hours: 1
This course is mostly hands-on with students practicing a variety of medicine administration techniques, including medications given systemically (oral, intranasal, intramuscular injections, etc). The lecture portion provides information about different drug classes, safety, and handling.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1414 - Experiential Course: Equine Wellness Hours: 1
Students will be exposed to the holistic approach to equine wellness. This will include an introduction to a broad range of topics such as nutrition, chiropractic, acupuncture, dentistry, behavior and massage. Students will use different therapy techniques and technologies under the supervision of an accredited equine health professional, and be able to interview/interact with different equine specialists. Students will be assigned to horses with therapeutic needs and will be required to be available outside of scheduled class time for therapy application.
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EQSC 1415 - Experiential Course: Forage Analysis Hours: 1
This course introduces students to commonly seen concentrates and forage. Students will be able to identify various feeds and know their basic nutritional uses. Students will become proficient in sampling forage and interpreting the analysis. Open to Equine Business Management majors only; others by permission.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1417 - Experiential Course: Lungeing Hours: 1
This course focuses on the horse-human communication using verbal and body cues. Students will work with a school horse and develop a lungeing pattern similar to a dressage pattern, including lungeing over a jump.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1418 - Experiential Course: Farm Equipment Operation and Maintenance Hours: 1
Farm Equipment Operation
Students will learn to safely operate equipment commonly used in equine businesses. Operator maintenance will also be covered.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1419 - Experiential Course: Cross Country Course Building Hours: 1
The objective of this course is to construct safe and cost effective cross country jumps. Students will develop a broader understanding of cross country jumps and the use of varied terrain in the development and training of horses. Related distances, galloping speeds, and jump styles will be also be covered.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1420 - Experiential Course: Sales and Marketing Hours: 2
Students will market and sell a school horse using a team-based approach and will be responsible for the care and exercise of the horse in addition to developing multimedia-marketing materials. Students will communicate with potential clients and develop potential client lists.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1421 - Experiential Course: American National Riding Commission Hours: 1
This course will examine the theory behind the American System of Forward Riding and prepare students for the ANRC rider-rating examination. Topics for this practicum will include learning about the fundamentals of a good working position and the correct use of the rider’s weight and aid. Students will be able to distinguish the differences between the appropriate uses of the aids for each level of riding and will become familiar with the rules/regulations and format of the National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 1600 - Equine-Assisted Volunteer Experience Hours: 1
Students will complete a volunteer training and volunteer hours under supervision of a PATH International or EAGALA professional at a center that conducts equine-assisted activities and therapies.
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EQSC 2000 - Experiential Course: Equine Event Management Hours: 2
Lecture and Laboratory. Students will study the features of equine events, developing timelines, marketing strategies, and event design, and investigating sponsor relationships, collaborations and catering options. Students may plan a Spring Semester event, or become a contributing member of an existing planned event. Potential events will be schooling show series, clinics, horse shows and derbies.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 2400 - Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Hours: 4
This course will explore an overview of EAGALA model equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) and learning. Students will learn the fundamentals of EAGALA model facilitation as well as a general overview of mental health issues and populations in which EAP is effective. Students will leave the course with general knowledge of the model and how to apply it in real-life settings.
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EQSC 2800 - Farrier Science Hours: 2
Lecture and laboratory. Lecture, demonstration and laboratory experience dealing with the anatomy and physiology of the foot and lower leg of the horse: bone structure, tendons, ligaments, innervation and circulation. Emphasis is on the internal anatomy of the foot as well as proper tools and shoe types.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1200 with a minimum grade of C.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 2900 - Therapeutic Riding Hours: 4
This course provides theory and practical experience using the PATH International model of therapeutic riding. Students will learn about history of therapeutic riding, common disabilities, benefits for participants, safety regulations, written policies and procedures, precautions, contraindications, teaching methods, mounting techniques, and equine and equipment selection. Students will gain practical experience in developing lesson plans and instructing therapeutic riding lessons.
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EQSC 3000 - Systems I Hours: 4
The two systems courses deal with the anatomy, physiology, associated diseases or disorders, diagnostic techniques, treatment and care, and prevention as they relate to each body system. The courses are designed to allow the student to attain a global perspective and understanding of the horse as a functioning unit made up of interrelated and interdependent body systems. Systems I covers the following areas: ophthalmology, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, hematology and immunology, the integument, and the gastrointestinal system. Laboratory sessions include lessons in the application of ophthalmic medications, venipuncture, administration of intramuscular injections and oral preparations, dissection and examination of the gastrointestinal tract, thoracic cavity, and reproductive organs.
Prerequisites: EVT majors: CHEM 1100; EQSC 1200; BIO 1810 and 1820, or permission. EPRE majors: EQSC 1200; BIO 1010 and 1020, or permission. All courses require a minimum grade of C.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3020 - Systems Seminar I Hours: 2
The Systems Seminar I and II courses introduce students to the pathophysiology associated with diseases or disorders, diagnostic techniques, treatment and care, and prevention as they relate to each body system. Systems Seminar I provides students the unique opportunity to discuss, visualize, and expand upon diagnostic techniques and therapies covered in the Systems course, as well as expand their knowledge of anatomy and physiology previously acquired in EQSC 1200. Students are able to gain an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology, system-specific examinations, diagnostics, and real-world applications through small, interactive group lectures, hands-on team-based learning activities, guest speaker demonstrations, cadaver prosection/dissection opportunities, and journal reviews. Body systems covered coinside with Systems Seminar I.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3050 - Equine Medical Management Hours: 3
Lecture and laboratory. This course is designed to provide information about the diseases against which horses are commonly vaccinated, methods of strategic parasite control, wound care, and medical bandaging. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of immunology which serve as the basis for vaccination programs. Using the guidelines of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, vaccination programs will be examined based on the intended use of the horse, the horse’s age, and pregnancy status. Laboratory sessions will be devoted to techniques of medicine administration (oral administration and intramuscular injection), wound care, bandaging techniques, and the more common medications maintained at equine centers.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1200 with a minimum grade of C, and Junior or Senior standing.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3100 - Systems II Hours: 4
Systems II continues the study of the horse, by focusing on the musculoskeletal and nervous system, urinary system, endocrinology, reproduction, and finally the foal. Information about natural breeding, artificial insemination and recent developments in frozen semen use and embryo transfer are emphasized. A field trip to Lexington, Kentucky includes visiting a leading breeding facility, a state-of-the-art equine veterinary hospital and an equine research center. Laboratory sessions include fore and rear limb dissection, neurological evaluation, lameness evaluation, radiography, tendon ultrasonography, and other advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. In addition, students are instructed in proper and safe cleaning of the sheath and external mare genitalia, the breeding soundness evaluation of the stallion, and working with foals.
Prerequisites: EQSC 3000 with a minimum grade of C, or permission.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3120 - Systems Seminar II Hours: 2
The Systems Seminar I and II courses introduce students to the pathophysiology associated with diseases or disorders, diagnostic techniques, treatment and care, and prevention as they relate to each body system. Systems Seminar II provides students the unique opportunity to discuss, visualize, and expand upon diagnostic techniques and therapies covered in EQSC 3100, as well as expand their knowledge of anatomy and physiology previously acquired in EQSC 1200. Students are able to gain an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology, system-specific examinations, diagnostics, and real world applications through small, interactive group lectures, hands-on team-based learning activities, guest speaker demonstrations, cadaver pro-section/dissection opportunities, and journal reviews.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3200 - Applied Equine Business Principles Hours: 4
Lecture and Seminar. This course examines equine business management practices commonly employed in the equine industry. Students will develop a business plan and pitch a unique equine product to be presented for external review. The course will also cover the practices of common non-profit equine organizations.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2000, EQSC 1100, and Junior/Senior standing. This course is open to non majors.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3300 - Facility Design Hours: 3
Lecture and laboratory. This course focuses on the design and management of equine facilities. Topics covered include facility layout, material and construction options as affected by climate and regional custom, pasture and waste management from nutritional and environmental points of view, equipment use and maintenance, storage and land use issues. Lab sessions include both hands on practice and field trips to area facilities.
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3410 - Service Learning Hours: 1
Students in Service Learning provide a program or a service to a group such as physically or mentally challenged riders, 4-H groups, inner city children, or groups requiring knowledge of safe horse handling. Students will prepare a statement of goals, objectives, methods, and the material to be covered. Students will be required to submit a short paper summarizing the experience.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1100 with a minimum grade of C; and Senior class standing or permission of instructor.
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EQSC 3500 - Legal Aspects Hours: 4
Lecture. This course provides an introduction to the American legal system and exposure to current equine-related issues, through analysis of legal judgments and legislation. Topics include contract law (sales, boarding, liability releases), personal injury, negligence, and insurance.
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing. This course is open to non majors.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
Students may pursue a minor research project or continue with more advanced work in equine science department offerings.
Prerequisites: EQSC 1200 with a minimum grade of C, and Junior/Senior standing; or permission.
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EQSC 4000 - Animal Nutrition and Feeding Hours: 4
This course explores nutrition and feeding practices for common domestic animal species, including horses, swine, poultry, dairy cattle, beef cattle, small ruminants, and companion animals. Covers the nutritional roles of water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, and vitamins, along with their availability in common feedstuffs. Also focuses on nutrient requirements and ration formulation for animals with differing requirements due to life stage, activity level, or other factors.
Prerequisites: EQSC 3100 with a minimum grade of C, or ZOSC 2010; or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 4100 - Contemporary and Emerging Equine Issues - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
Lecture and Seminar. This course requires student to post blogs on a private blog site, exploring controversial issues facing the equine industry. Topics vary, and may include, horse cloning, training methods, the unwanted horse, horse slaughter, Bureau of Land Management wild horses, pregnant mare urine (PMU) farms, breeding, racing, complementary and alternative medicine and other current topics. Most topics will involve industry experts via visit, telephone, blog and/or Skype.
Prerequisites: Senior class standing or permission.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EQSC 4200 - Advanced Topics in Equine-Assisted Activities Hours: 2
Depending on student areas of interest, topics to be covered may include research, biomechanics of horse and rider, emotional connection between horse and human, evaluation and training of the EAAT horse, behavior management, designing programs for specific populations, volunteer management, fundraising, and current issues. Students will be required to develop a professional e-portfolio. After course conclusion, students will have the option to complete an EAGALA Equine Specialist workshop or PATH International Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor on-site workshop and certification at Otterbein over the summer.
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EQSC 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Students are encouraged to engage in internship experiences throughout their academic careers. Official application and internship contract development should start no later than the beginning of the semester prior to registration for the internship. No student will be permitted to start an internship until the completed registration form has been submitted to the Registrar, and the Internship Learning Contract has been completed, signed, and turned in to the Center for Career and Professional Development. If a final internship is required, it must be undertaken when all other equine science courses have been completed.
Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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ESCI 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Hours: 4
This course examines the interrelationships between people and their environment, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. The scientific analysis of nature and the social and political issues of natural resource use will be examined in lecture and laboratory. A culminating group project designed to elucidate some environmental process in the local community will occur in the last few weeks of the course.
Notes: Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations (INST 2400’s) requirement.
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ESCI 1010 - Physical Geology Hours: 4
An introduction to earth processes and systems. Topics include plate tectonics, the formation and identification of rocks and minerals, the earth’s landscapes and the agents that modify them; and the earth’s internal architecture.
Notes: Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations (INST 2400’s) requirement.
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ESCI 1020 - Earth System History Hours: 4
The history of the earth from its origin 4.5 billion years ago to the present, focusing on the processes that influence the physical, climatic and biological environments. Topics include the environmental interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the function of climate, and biological evolution as revealed by the fossil record including the Cambrian origination of multicellular animals, the rise and extinction of the dinosaurs, and fossil record of humans.
Notes: Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations (INST 2400’s) requirement.
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ESCI 2000 - Field Geology Hours: 5
This course is designed to give students a hands-on experience examining and understanding rocks and landforms in the field. The course will include an extended geological fieldtrip in which students will make field descriptions and geological interpretations and keep a detailed field notebook.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1001, 1010 or 1020 with a minimum grade of C-.
Notes: Except for Integrated Science Education majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Natural Foundations (INST 2400’s) requirement.
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ESCI 2400 - Special Topics in Earth and Environmental Science Hours: 2
This course uses the current literature, laboratory equipment, and field and laboratory techniques to investigate a select topic in the geological and environmental sciences in depth.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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ESCI 3000 - Environmental Geology Hours: 5
This class provides an introduction to the geologic processes that impact humans. It includes hazardous earth processes such as earthquakes, volcanoes and flooding; mineral resources such as fossil fuels, and issues related to the quantity and quality of available water. Fieldtrips will visit electric generating and waste water treatment facilities and a solid waste landfill.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1001, 1010 or 1020 with a minimum grade of C-; or instructor permission.
Notes: Offered alternate years.
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ESCI 3100 - Hydrology Hours: 5
Evaluating and understanding of the hydrologic cycle is the primary focus of this class. Students will look in-depth look at surface and ground water systems and how climactic issues affect local and regional water resources. The course will also examine how water systems can be intentionally manipulated to provide adequate water supplies.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1001, 1010 or 1020 with a minimum grade of C-; or instructor permission.
Notes: Offered alternate years.
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ESCI 3200 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Hours: 5
This course examines modern sedimentary processes and environments, and compares them to their ancient counterparts. We also consider what the stratigraphic record tells us about the patterns of environmental change, the rise and fall of sea level, and other factors that have shaped Earth’s depositional history.
Prerequisites: ESCI 1020 with a minimum grade of C-; or instructor permission.
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ESCI 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in independent research on an earth or environmental science topic of their choice under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ESCI 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Internships at organizations and companies external to Otterbein in environmental or earth science. Students must find an external internship opportunity and identify a Department of Biology and Earth Science faculty member to serve as their on-campus advisor. They must also complete the college internship contract between themselves, their advisor, and their external supervisor.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
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ESCI 4950 - Senior Thesis Research Hours: 1-4
This course is designed for students pursuing independent research on a major senior research project in the earth and environmental sciences. Four hours of HNRS Senior Thesis Research may be substituted for ESCI 4950.
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ESL 0400 - Introduction to Conversation, Linguistic Patterns of English and American Culture I Hours: 0
This introductory level course begins to build functional oral communication, reading and writing skills. Additional attention will be given to grammar. The course is aimed at students who are preparing to undertake academic work. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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ESL 0500 - Introduction to Conversation, Linguistic Patterns of English and American Culture II Hours: 0
This course continues to focus on developing functional oral communication, reading and writing skills. Additional attention will be given to grammar. The course is aimed at students who are preparing to undertake academic work. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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ESL 0600 - Intermediate ESL I Hours: 0
This beginning-intermediate course emphasizes reading skills and continues to build oral communication skills to achieve conversational communicative competence. Additional attention will be given to grammar. The course is aimed at students who are preparing to undertake academic work. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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ESL 0700 - Intermediate ESL II Hours: 0
This mid-intermediate course builds on the conversational and reading skills of those for whom English is not their first language, and begins to emphasize writing skills. The course also continues to build oral communication and grammar skills to achieve communicative competence. The course is aimed at preparing students for academic work in their major area of study. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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ESL 0800 - Intermediate ESL III Hours: 0
This high-intermediate course sharpens the reading and writing skills of those for whom English is not their first language. The course emphasizes the capacity to sustain written and conversational competence in routine settings and contexts. The course is aimed at preparing students for academic work in their major area of study. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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ESL 0900 - Advanced ESL Hours: 0
This advanced level course prepares students to read, write, and converse in a variety of more advanced academic and cultural contexts. The course emphasizes the capacity to participate actively in communicative tasks associated with academic work, and with the events of American culture at large. The course is aimed at students who are transitioning into doing academic work in their major area of study. The course uses a wide range of resources.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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FIN 3400 - Business Finance Hours: 4
An introduction to the financing (i.e., capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy) and investing (i.e., capital budgeting) decisions within corporations. The economic environment within which these decisions are made is examined. Other topics, including working capital management and international finance, are also explored.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2000, ECON 2100.
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FIN 4200 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Hours: 4
A study of advanced topics in financial management including capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting, corporate valuation, real options, dividend policy, working capital management, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, and bankruptcy.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
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FIN 4210 - International Finance Hours: 4
An introduction to the financial management of firms in an international setting. The course explores financing and investing decisions for multinational corporations. Additional topics include currency trading and options, hedging, and risk management.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
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FIN 4600 - Investments Hours: 4
This course provides students with both theoretical and practical perspectives on investments. It covers security valuation, market efficiency, technical and fundamental analysis, global investing, the organization of financial markets, asset pricing models and mutual funds. It also introduces students to various derivative securities – options, futures, warrants and convertibles. Students participate in an investment simulation which enables them to apply concepts learned in the course.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
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FIN 4610 - Options and Futures Hours: 4
A study of advanced topics in derivative securities including the structure of options and futures markets, option pricing models, the pricing of forwards and futures, interest rate options, and hedging strategies. Students participate in an investment simulation which enables them to apply concepts learned in the course.
Prerequisites: FIN 4600.
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FIN 4700 - Case Studies in Finance Hours: 4
An advanced course in finance that deals with the application of financial theory to business decision-making. Financial models are applied to case studies which focus on financing current operations, capital structure, long-term financing, risk management, and valuation and investment.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2100, FIN 4200, FIN 4600, MGMT 3000, MKTG 3100; or permission of instructor.
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FIN 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to business practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior level standing. Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
Notes: Open to juniors and seniors with better than average academic performance. Credit can count toward satisfying the minimum number of courses required for the major, as an elective option.
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FMST 2280 - Cinema: History, Theory and Criticism Hours: 4
This course enacts a critical investigation of significant moments in the history of film from the silent period to the present. The films and movements covered in this course are chosen for the way they are in dialogue with one another. The course also acquaints students with methods and insights of film theory and criticism.
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FMST 3280 - Studies in Directors and/or Movements Hours: 4
This course promises an intensive study of a significant director or directors and/or the movements to which they belong. Readings, screenings, and discussions will seek to create a kind of command of the director and/or movement being considered. Topics will change with each incarnation of the course. Some possible examples include: The Films of Alfred Hitchcock, Encountering the French New Wave, The Weirdness of David Lynch, Sex and Power in the Films of Claire Denis, Documentary: Stranger than Fiction, and Screening Scorsese & Spielberg.
Prerequisites: FMST 2280 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable for credit when offered with a different topic.
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FMST 3281 - Film and Cultural Studies Hours: 4
This course promises an intensive study of the role film plays in the construction or challenging of prevailing social values. Readings, screenings, and discussions will seek to convey the way groups of films intersect with specific historical, national, and political contexts. Topics will change with each incarnation of the course. Some possible examples include: Screening the Middle Ages, The African Diaspora on Film, the New Iranian Cinema, and Gendering Clint Eastwood.
Notes: Repeatable for credit when offered with a different topic. This course fulfills the dyad requirement when paired with one course from among ARTH 3300, COMM 4100, INST 3501, INST 3504, INST 4011, WGSS 3010, WGSS 4026.
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FREN 1000 - Elementary French I Hours: 4
French 1000 is an introduction to French language and cultures for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Through partner and group work, readings, films, internet exploration, online exercises and modules, and brief writing assignments, students will develop and practice the four skills—oral (speaking and listening) and literacy (reading and writing)—and will be introduced to culture in Francophone communities.
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FREN 1050 - French Language and Culture Hours: 4
An interdisciplinary study of the cultures of French and Francophone worlds. Using literature, nonfiction, cinema, music, and art, this course examines some of the foundational contexts—socioeconomic, national, colonial, gender—that influence the construction and expression of French and Francophone identity in the modern world. Though taught in English, this course focuses additionally on the way the French language influences our understanding of these questions and contexts.
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FREN 1100 - Elementary French II Hours: 4
French 1100 is the second semester of an introduction to French language and cultures. Students will continue to learn the foundations of French, with the goal of achieving an intermediate level of proficiency. This course continues to engage students with partner and group work, readings, films, internet exploration, online exercises and modules, and brief writing assignments to deepen competency with reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as to increase knowledge of culture, history, and politics.
Prerequisites: FREN 1000.
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FREN 2000 - Intermediate French: Grammar and Composition Hours: 4
This course acquaints students with the major grammatical structures of French, with a specific application to communicative and formal writing. Students will advance their proficiency in French by deepening their understanding of the morphological and syntactical structures of the language and by learning and practicing the stylistic, mechanical, and rhetorical processes that are characteristic of thinking and writing in French.
Prerequisites: FREN 1100.
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FREN 2100 - Intermediate French: Reading and Conversation Hours: 4
Departing from literary, cultural, and political readings, students learn to recombine elements of language to articulate thought and develop critical thinking abilities in speaking contexts. While offering the linguistic platform for students to develop speaking abilities, this course also engages students with fundamental issues that surround French and francophone cultures and the ways French and Francophone identity is constructed and expressed in the contemporary world.
Prerequisites: FREN 1100.
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FREN 2600 - Special Topics in French and Francophone Studies Hours: 4
Topical, thematic exploration of French and Francophone identity in the modern world. Course may focus on a constellation of literary texts or films and/or significant moments in French and Francophone history. Possible incarnations of this course include: Post-Colonial French Identity, The Making of French Quebec, The Politics of Race and Gender in Contemporary France.
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FREN 3600 - Discovering the Francophone World Hours: 4
An interactive learning experience that involves international travel, this course seeks to introduce, challenge and strengthen linguistic proficiency in French, while at the same time exposing students to the tremendous historical and cultural richness of French speaking countries and communities. Students in the course will travel to places such as France, Quebec, Martinique, Guadeloupe, or New Brunswick, and will interact with the peoples and cultures of these places in ways that will broaden their understanding of the global world and give them new insights into their own cultures.
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