2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
|
|
|
For course prefix translations, click here .
|
| |
| |
-
EQSC 4910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 4
Experimental course topics.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESCI 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Hours: 4
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. Individual and group projects will be used to illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the practice of environmental science. Projects will culminate in the last few weeks of the course.
FA Sem.
|
| |
-
ESCI 1002 - Introduction to Marine Science Hours: 3
Appreciation and understanding of the physical, geological, chemical and biological aspects of the world’s oceans. The highly interdisciplinary nature of the marine environment is explored in the context of complex issues confronting the world today including: can oceans provide sustainable food resources and how will ongoing global change impact biodiversity, storms, and sea-level?
|
| |
-
ESCI 1010 - Physical Geology Hours: 4
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. Individual and group projects will be used to illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the practice of environmental science. Projects will culminate in the last few weeks of the course.
|
| |
-
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.
|
| |
-
ESCI 2000 - Field Geology Hours: 4
Hands-on experience examining and understanding rocks and landforms in the field. Includes 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-.
|
| |
-
ESCI 2400 - Special Topics in Earth and Environmental Science Hours: 2
The current literature, laboratory equipment, and field and laboratory techniques to investigate a select topic in the geological and environmental sciences in depth.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESCI 3000 - Environmental Geology - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
An introduction to the geologic processes that impact humans. 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 ESCI 1020 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
ESCI 3100 - Hydrology - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
Evaluating and understanding of the hydrologic cycle. In-depth look at surface and ground water systems and how climactic issues affect local and regional water resources. Examining 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 permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
ESCI 3200 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Hours: 4
Examining modern sedimentary processes and environments, and comparing them to their ancient counterparts. 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 permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
ESCI 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to engage in independent research on an earth science topic of choice under the direction of a Biology and Earth Sciences Department faculty member.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESCI 3910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 1-3
Experimental course topics.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
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.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESCI 4950 - Senior Thesis Research Hours: 1-4
Pursuing independent research on a major senior research project in the earth and environmental sciences.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0501 - Introduction to Reading Hours: 3
Introduction to authentic reading experiences. Becoming more effective and confident readers through high interest readings. Improving reading comprehension and vocabulary development.Introduction to authentic reading experiences. Becoming more effective and confident readers through high interest readings. Improving reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
|
| |
-
ESL 0502 - Introduction to Writing Hours: 3
Expanding knowledge of paragraphs: how to write various expository styles and support them thoroughly. Types of formal and informal functional written communication such as e-mails and letters. Writing grammatically correct, cohesive, unified, and very well supported paragraphs of 10-15 sentences. Different ways to organize paragraphs and the ability to summarize. Developing comfort in e-mailing professors and writing letters to institutions.
|
| |
-
ESL 0503 - Introduction to Listening and Speaking Hours: 3
Beginning language development, designed to improve the spoken English fluency, linguistic control, and listening comprehension of non-native speaking students through interaction related to contemporary issues.
|
| |
-
ESL 0504 - Introduction to Grammar Hours: 3
Contextualizes English grammar through thematic units using the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Develops skills for informal and academic practice of form-focused structures of verb tenses, clause structures, question forms, modal verbs, noun phrases, pronouns, and adjective phrases. Emphasis is placed on applying grammatical structures in everyday life in addition to the academic classroom.
|
| |
-
ESL 0505 - Studies in Literature Hours: 3
Advanced study of a topic, issue or theory in the field of Literature.
|
| |
-
ESL 0506 - Studies in Writing Hours: 3
Advanced study of a topic, issue or theory in the field of writing.
|
| |
-
ESL 0507 - Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics Hours: 3
Advanced English language. Contextualizes grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills through basic information about the US government and American politics including systems of government, citizenship, historical documents, branches of government, political parties, and elections.
|
| |
-
ESL 0508 - Preparing for the TOEFL Hours: 3
Achieving mastery on the TOEFL exam. Testing strategies beneficial for the exam, and completing practice tests to ensure adequate preparation.
|
| |
-
ESL 0509 - Studies in Vocabulary Hours: 3
Multi-level English language. Contextualizes conversational and formal academic vocabulary through writing and speaking. Creating digital vocabulary lists from the 570 Academic Word List and 2,000 General Word List. The lexical relationship of affixes, collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and synonyms are discussed.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0601 - Intermediate Reading Hours: 3
Authentic reading. Becoming more effective and confident readers through high-interest readings on academic subjects. Skills and strategies for effective reading, vocabulary building, note-taking, and critical thinking. Discussing and writing about ideas presented in text, building upon beginner speaking and writing skills. Organization and comprehension techniques to further enable fluency and develop critical and strategic thinking skills with guidance. Developing a sense of sequence of a work, and the ability to retell happenings in order of occurrence using appropriate transitions. Developing emergent critical thinking skills.
|
| |
-
ESL 0602 - Intermediate Writing Hours: 3
Exploring different types of paragraph writing, transitioning into the analysis and writing of essays. Expanding the understanding of support, using summaries, paraphrasing, and quotations to aid in fully supporting thesis statements. Recognizing common errors in complex sentence structure. Development of the ability to produce well-structured and supported essays of 3-5 paragraphs. Paragraphs will have support and transitions used appropriately according to essay style.
|
| |
-
ESL 0603 - Intermediate Listening and Speaking Hours: 3
Intermediate language development. Improving the spoken English fluency, linguistic control, and listening comprehension of non-native speaking students through interaction related to contemporary issues, American culture, and American history. Emphasis on American English pronunciation skills.
|
| |
-
ESL 0604 - Intermediate Grammar Hours: 3
Contextualizes English grammar through thematic units using the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Develops skills for intermediate students through informal and academic practice of form-focused structures of verb tenses, clause structures, question forms, modal verbs, noun phrases, pronouns, and adjective phrases. Emphasis is placed on applying grammatical structures in everyday life in addition to the academic classroom.
|
| |
-
ESL 0605 - Learning Colloquial English Through Current Events Hours: 3
Participating more fully in conversations in campus life and university courses. Learning common idioms, expressions, and modern slang through current events in the news as a means to engage in authentic dialogue with Americans.
|
| |
-
ESL 0606 - Reading for Pleasure Hours: 3
Introduction to varying literary genres. A particular focus on American life, history, culture and vocabulary. Identification of themes and expressing somewhat complex thoughts through verbal and written English. Five field trips in Ohio that will relate to each of the five stories read in the course.
|
| |
-
ESL 0607 - Presentations and Public Speaking Hours: 3
The collegiate and real world requirements of speaking intelligently and effectively in public. Provides opportunities to develop fluency and confidence while focusing on target areas of communication such as pronunciation and grammar. Attention is given to appropriate sentence structure and vocabulary development. A variety of listening and speaking activities including short lectures, small group discussions, pair work, and oral presentations.
|
| |
-
ESL 0608 - Studies in American History Hours: 3
The collegiate expectations of a liberal arts course. Analysis of authentic and adapted texts, discussing films, and giving presentations based on historical topics from American history.
|
| |
-
ESL 0609 - Grammar and Writing Hours: 3
The realities of writing in a liberal arts institution. Applying knowledge of grammar principles in academic writing assignments, while developing organizational and analytical skills. Responding to academic reading texts and class discussions by writing well-constructed responses with complex sentence structure and proper word order.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0701 - High Intermediate Reading Hours: 3
Topics covered in authentic texts, with a focus on form and content of the language used. Developing themes and expressing somewhat complex thoughts using varied levels of language. Use of reading strategies to analyze and organize requested information.
|
| |
-
ESL 0702 - High Intermediate Writing Hours: 3
The realities of writing in a liberal arts institution through an exploration of both the humanities and sciences. Exploring MLA style content and using research methods to examine and support ideas more fully, citing work in MLA style essays. Analysis of subject matter typical of humanities classes and narrowing ideas into theses which will be explored in writing. Development of ability to critically think about and analyze works (written or otherwise) and produce fully supported MLA style essays of 5-10 paragraphs.
|
| |
-
ESL 0703 - High Intermediate Listening and Speaking Hours: 3
Prepares high intermediate ESL students to participate in a highly engaged listening and speaking class. Provides opportunities to develop fluency and confidence in speaking and listening comprehension. Developing note-taking strategies, appropriate sentence structure, understandable pronunciation, and vocabulary development.
|
| |
-
ESL 0704 - High Intermediate Grammar Hours: 3
Contextualizes English grammar through thematic units using the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Develops skills for high-intermediate students through informal and academic practice of form-focused structures of verb tenses, clause structures, question forms, modal verbs, noun phrases, pronouns, and adjective phrases. Emphasis is placed on applying grammatical structures in everyday life in addition to the academic classroom.
|
| |
-
ESL 0705 - Sociolinguistics Hours: 3
An introductory focus on language in societies around the world. How individuals, cultural norms, expectations, and context have shaped language and its use. Considering various factors (age, gender, standards, ideologies, etc.), and exploring attitudes for such factors of language and choice.
|
| |
-
ESL 0706 - American Culture Hours: 3
A focus on listening and speaking. Using selected readings from a variety of sources to inform understanding of the many cultural events and periods of American history that are studied via documentary films, television shows and radio programs.
|
| |
-
ESL 0707 - Creative Writing Hours: 3
Using creative thinking and imagination to express ideas and personality through writing in English. Experiencing the playful aspect of writing through different kinds of poetry and stories. Exploring the ideas of audience and writing as communication. Expanding knowledge of paragraph development and the different ways to organize paragraphs. Developing the ability to write stories that demonstrate comprehension of character development, plot, setting, conflict and theme.
|
| |
-
ESL 0709 - Introduction to Journalism Hours: 3
Exploring the field of journalism and publication. Writing about topics of personal and community interest by using reading, speaking, listening, and writing to gather materials. Producing engagingly written articles in a journal to be published on campus. Discussion of famous journalists as well as important world events and news in their home countries and elsewhere.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0801 - Advanced Reading Hours: 3
Introduction to academic reading. Becoming more effective and confident readers by providing high-interest readings on academic subjects and teaching skills and strategies for effective reading, vocabulary building, note-taking, and critical thinking. Encourages students to discuss and write about the ideas presented in the text, building upon speaking and writing skills.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0802 - Advanced Writing Hours: 3
Familiarizing students with the realities of writing in a liberal arts institution through an exploration of both the humanities and sciences. Exploring APA style content and using research methods to examine and support ideas more fully, citing this work in their APA style essays. Analyzing subject matter typical of the sciences and narrowing ideas into theses which will be explored in writing. Conducting individual research including experimentation and field surveys that will support the theses of essays. Development of the ability to write fully supported APA style essays of 5-10 paragraphs based on analysis of appropriate resources and their own research and survey results.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0803 - Advanced Listening and Speaking Hours: 3
Prepares advanced students to participate in introductory university courses. Provides opportunities to develop fluency and confidence in speaking and listening comprehension. Developing note-taking strategies. Emphasis on appropriate sentence structure, understandable pronunciation, and vocabulary development.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0804 - Advanced Grammar Hours: 3
Contextualizes English grammar through thematic units using the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Develops skills for advanced students through informal and academic practice of form-focused structures of verb tenses, clause structures, question forms, modal verbs, noun phrases, pronouns, and adjective phrases. Emphasis is placed on applying grammatical structures in everyday life in addition to the academic classroom.
|
| |
-
ESL 0805 - Refugees and Immigrants: A Study of Displaced Persons Hours: 3
Content-based instruction to familiarize students with the realities of writing in a liberal arts institution through an exploration of both the humanities and sciences. Discussing the issues of refugees and immigrants as MLA style content is explored. Using research methods to examine and support ideas more fully, citing this work in MLA style essays. Analyzing subject matter typical of the humanities and sciences and narrowing ideas into theses which will be explored in writing. Practice conducting individual research including experimentation and field surveys that will support the theses of essays. Development of the ability to write fully supported MLA style essays of 5-10 paragraphs based on analysis of appropriate resources and research and survey results.
|
| |
-
ESL 0807 - Introduction to Debate Hours: 3
A listening and speaking course designed to expose students to the basics of American team style competitive debate. The structure of debate and exploration of some of the tools used to make debate arguments effective. Development of the ability to be effective at arguing and defending beliefs and opinions with research while politely discrediting their opponents.
|
| |
-
ESL 0901 - Introduction to College Reading Hours: 3
Academic reading that provides students with a reading/discussion experience mirroring university-level coursework. Becoming more effective and confident readers by providing high-interest readings on academic subjects while developing skills and strategies for effective reading, vocabulary building, note-taking, and critical thinking. Discussing and writing about the ideas presented in the text, building upon speaking and writing skills.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0902 - Introduction to College Writing Hours: 3
Guidance, practice and confidence needed to be an independent thinker and author, fully preparing students for higher education and a future career. Provides the tools needed to conduct research, build academic vocabulary for a field of study or profession, and guidance through writing an extensive and well-researched thesis. For each researched work, students will also give thesis defense style presentations and will need to defend their work before a committee that has read it. Development of the ability to conduct extensive research to produce a lengthy paper that is extremely articulate and well-supported, and defending that work by giving an academic oral presentation and answering questions.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0903 - Introduction to College Listening and Speaking Hours: 3
Prepares students to participate fully in campus life and university courses. Provides opportunities to develop fluency and confidence in having authentic communication. Develops academic listening and note-taking strategies. Attention is given to appropriate sentence structure, understandable pronunciation, and vocabulary development. Includes a variety of listening and speaking activities, including recorded conversations and short lectures, small group discussions, pair work, vocabulary practice, and oral presentations.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0904 - Introduction to College Grammar Hours: 3
Contextualizes English grammar through thematic units using the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Develops skills for college-ready international students through informal and academic practice of form-focused structures of verb tenses, clause structures, question forms, modal verbs, noun phrases, pronouns, and adjective phrases. Emphasis on applying grammatical structures in everyday life in addition to the academic classroom.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
ESL 0905 - Marginalized Voices in American Literature Hours: 3
Introduction to American literature written by authors from marginalized communities. Readings will include short stories, excerpts from longer texts, essays, and poems written by Native American, Latin American, African American, and Asian American authors. Prepares students for collegiate topics covered in authentic texts, with a focus on form and content of the language used. Identifying themes and expressing somewhat complex thoughts using varied levels of language. Development of the ability to use reading strategies to analyze and organize requested information.
|
| |
-
ESL 0906 - Studies in Pronunciation Hours: 3
Advanced study of a topic, issue or theory in the field of pronunciation.
|
| |
-
ESL 0910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 1-3
Experimental course topics.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
EXSC 1111 - Anatomy and Physiology I Hours: 4
The first of a two lecture and laboratory sequence in anatomy and physiology with an introduction to chemistry, cells and tissues, the integumentary system with special emphasis on the bony skeleton, joints, and the muscular system.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: Soph standing, and Exercise Science and Health Promotion majors only.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 1112 - Anatomy and Physiology II Hours: 3
The second of a two lecture and laboratory sequence in anatomy and physiology with a focus on the systems including the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems.
FA, SP Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 1111 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 1800 - Professional Perspectives/Technology in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Hours: 3
Basic information, history, ethics, current issues, and professional organizations, journals, and resources in the general area of Health Promotion and Fitness. Includes a skill-oriented component designed to introduce presentation skills and technologies utilized in the field of Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
FA Sem.
|
| |
-
EXSC 2000 - Scientific Procedures in Allied Health Hours: 3
An opportunity to expand the knowledge gained in ATHT 1000 by applying the principles of professionalism and expanding on the examination procedures performed in the Allied Health fields. Exposure to common medical terminology, use of appropriate anatomical references and applying this knowledge to construct SOAP notes based off of patient cases. Introduction to evidence based medicine and learning how this is an integral and ever-changing part of the medical field. Professional writings including resumes, cover letters and personal statements will be included in this course in preparation for graduate school applications. Preparation of an Otterbein University academic timeline to ensure timely completion of required coursework as well as elective classes that best prepare for life after Otterbein.
FA, SP Sems.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 2300 - Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Preparation to effectively fitness test, administer health appraisals, and prescribe programs of physical activity including cardiovascular endurance, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. Training will focus on general apparently healthy persons or those medically cleared for physical activity. Preliminary discussions regarding persons with arthritis, coronary heart disease, low back pain, diabetes as well as children, seniors, and pregnant women. How to help individuals in creating a vision and setting goals for their health and fitness and the principles of effectively facilitating behavioral change in potential clients. Prepares for the expected job tasks of a personal trainer according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 1111 or BIO 1810, Sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 2900 - Practicum in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Hours: 3
Practical personal training and group exercise instruction experience. Participation in the OtterFit Faculty and Staff Health and Fitness Program and completion of 40 hours of personal training during the semester. Exposure to Group Exercise Instructor national standards and taking a national certifying exam. Critically analyzing and evaluating practical experiences in light of coursework and interest area in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission of the instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3000 - Research Design Hours: 3
Process of research design in the area of Allied Health. Designing a true experimental manipulation of choice. Conducting a thorough review of literature in a field and developing a research question from this literature review. Development of a methodology and preparing the study to the point of readiness for examination by the Institutional Review Board. Principles of ethical research design, power analysis, and selection of appropriate statistical analysis procedures.
SP Sem.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3050 - Exercise Programming for Selected Populations Hours: 3
Builds on the foundations established in EXSC 2300 when the focus was on exercise for the general population. Focuses on specific characteristics and health challenges for children, older adults and women as well as recommendations for safe, effective physical activity for persons having major health problems such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, asthma, obesity, etc. Delivery of information will be followed by practical application in developing an effective leadership style that translates into positive growth of the fitness participant. Training clients outside of class time is expected as part of this learning experience.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 2300, Jr standing or above, Exercise Science and Health Promotion majors only, or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3100 - Worksite Health Promotion Programs Hours: 3
Worksite health promotion programs (WHP) and how they vary from worksite to worksite. The common attributes of successful programs, present justifiable rationale for establishing WHP programs as a sound business strategy, and being able to describe the relationship between employee health and productivity and employee health and costs. Enhancement of professional knowledge and skills in WHP through a needs assessment and development, implementation, and evaluation of a WHP program.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3200 - Individualized Projects in Allied Health Hours: 3
An opportunity for students interested in completing a capstone project within the Allied Health field other than original research. Final projects chosen based on the area of interest. Capstone projects can include an internship within a field of choice, a service based project with the community, developing and administering a needs assessment or participating with local clinicians to assist with journal clubs, or other projects designed in cooperation with the instructor.
SP Sem.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3400 - Kinesiology Hours: 3
Study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement pertaining to the development of knowledge, physical skills, and attitudes toward the athlete and the sport or physical activity.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 1111 or BIO 1810, and open to Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Allied Health majors only.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3660 - Movement Science I Hours: 3
Builds upon the concepts of Anatomy and Physiology and Kinesiology. Advancing knowledge of the injury evaluation process. Provides knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate orthopedic injuries, including: describing functional anatomy, recognizing signs and symptoms of common injuries, palpation techniques, ROM, and various special testing techniques respective to each joint. Mastering musculoskeletal anatomy concepts related to muscle origin, insertion and action.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 2000, 3400; BIO 1810 and 1820, or EXSC 1111 and 1112.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3670 - Movement Science II - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Builds upon the concepts presented in Movement Science I. Provides knowledge necessary to assimilate findings from an orthopedic evaluation and create basic rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal injuries. Content areas of therapeutic exercise and therapeutic modalities will be presented. Online discussion board assignments will improve ability to use the principles of evidence-based medicine. Finding relevant articles to answer clinically relevant questions, summarizing the articles in a written format, and discussing the implications of the articles in a seminar type setting.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: EXSC 3660.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 3900 - Independent Study in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Hours: 1-6
An opportunity to work independently in learning beyond the required program of study. Registration for such work is in collaboration with the student’s academic advisor.
FA, SP, SU Sems.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and above, and permission of the instructor.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
EXSC 4100 - Strength and Conditioning I Hours: 3
Bridging the gap between clinical exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of strength and conditioning. Properly screening and evaluating clients for safe participation in an exercise program, designing and implementing exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and applying the principles of exercise in a strength and conditioning environment. Preparation to take the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam or the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.
FA, SP Sems.
Prerequisites: BIO 1810 and 1820 or EXSC 1111 and 1112, and Jr standing or above.
|
| |
-
EXSC 4400 - Exercise Physiology Hours: 4
The effect of exercise on the physiology of metabolism, circulation, respiration, and muscle function. Sport performance is examined with factors such as environment, body composition, nutrition, ergogenic aids, and training.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: BIO 1810 and 1820 and Allied Health majors only, or EXSC 1111 and 1112 and Athletic Training or Exercise Science and Health Promotion majors only; or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
-
EXSC 4900 - Internship in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Hours: 1-16
A practical experience that is the culminating experience in the major’s curriculum. Students are required to secure an 8 credit hour (minimally) internship experience that translates into 43 hours per credit hour over the 14 weeks of on-site experience. The internship is supervised by a person on-site as well as the academic advisor. Sites are usually in a community, commercial, clinical, corporate, or college/university setting.
FA, SP, SU Sems.
Prerequisites: Senior status; Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
|
| |
-
EXSC 4902 - Allied Health Internship Hours: 1-16
Allied Health majors may complete an Internship in their chosen area of graduate study prior to graduation. Students must work with their faculty advisor to identify a site for an internship, and also submit a written proposal of the Internship to the Faculty Advisor one term in advance of the Internship. Students are responsible for maintaining appropriate communication with the faculty supervisor through journaling and reflection assignments. In addition, students must be evaluated by the site supervisor as a portion of the grade for this course.
FA, SP Sems.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
|
| |
-
FIN 3400 - Business Finance Hours: 3
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 or 2200.
|
| |
-
FIN 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to engage in intensive independent study on a finance topic of choice under the direction of a business faculty member.
Prerequisites: Completion of most core finance courses, and Jr standing or above; or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
FIN 4200 - Intermediate Corporate Finance Hours: 3
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.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
|
| |
-
FIN 4210 - International Finance Hours: 3
An introduction to the financial management of firms in an international setting. Explores financing and investing decisions for multinational corporations. Additional topics include currency trading and options, hedging, and risk management.
SP Sem.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
|
| |
-
FIN 4600 - Investments Hours: 4
Theoretical and practical perspectives on investments. Topics include security valuation, market efficiency, technical and fundamental analysis, global investing, the organization of financial markets, asset pricing models and mutual funds. Introduction to various derivative securities and options, futures, warrants and convertibles. Participation in an investment simulation enables the application of concepts.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400.
|
| |
-
FIN 4610 - Options and Futures Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical perspectives on investments. Topics include security valuation, market efficiency, technical and fundamental analysis, global investing, the organization of financial markets, asset pricing models and mutual funds. Introduction to various derivative securities and options, futures, warrants and convertibles. Participation in an investment simulation enables the application of concepts.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: FIN 4600.
|
| |
-
FIN 4700 - Case Studies in Finance Hours: 3
Advanced topics in finance dealing 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.
SP Sem. Prereq: ACCT 2100, FIN 4200, 4600, MGMT 3000, MKTG 3100, and Sr standing; or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2100, FIN 4200, 4600, MGMT 3000, MKTG 3100, and Sr standing; or permission of instructor.
|
| |
-
FIN 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-12
Experience with an organization that offers an exposure to business practices. Students may design their own internship experience within departmental guidelines.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above with better than average academic performance.
|
| |
-
FMST 1175 - Reading & Writing about Film - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of film as a distinct artistic medium. May emphasize technologies and elements of production; the definitive components of iconic genres and subgenres; relevant media and critical theories; rich cultural and historical contexts; the work of groundbreaking directors. Advances close reading and analytical skills. Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts. Course topics will vary.
FA, SP Sems.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs. Cross-listed with ENGL 1175.
|
| |
-
FMST 2280 - Film Theories Hours: 3
The methods and insights of film theory and criticism. Studying film from a range of perspectives and theories, including semiotics, structuralism, gender, psychoanalysis, and others.
Every other year, even years.
Notes: Cross-listed with ENGL 2280.
|
| |
-
FMST 2281 - Film Histories Hours: 3
Significant moments in the history of film from the silent period to the present. Topics include the silent era, classical Hollywood cinema, indie and avant-garde cinema, anime, the essay film, national cinema, and global cinema, among others.
Every other year, odd years.
Notes: Cross-listed with ENGL 2281.
|
| |
-
FMST 2609 - The Art of Film Hours: 3
Film as an art form from a variety of cultural, historical, and national and global perspectives. An introduction to basic film terminology and techniques such as mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, narrative, sound, and genre. Studying film from a range of styles and time periods. Possible topics could include: a focus on film genres (such as film noir, the western, the gangster film, or the woman’s picture) or film directors (such as Alfred Hitchcock, Todd Haynes, Akira Kurosawa, or Ousmane Sembene). Examines film in relation to culture and as a form of cultural history and preservation.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2609.
|
| |
-
FMST 3280 - Studies in Directors and/or Movements Hours: 3
Intensive study of a significant director, directors, and/or the movements to which they belong. Readings, screenings, and discussions will seek to create a command of the director 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.
Every other year, odd years.
Prerequisites: ENGL 2280 and 2281, or FMST 2280 and 2281, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs. Cross-listed with ENGL 3280.
|
| |
-
FMST 3281 - Studies in Film and Culture Hours: 3
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 vary, possible examples include: Screening the Middle Ages, The African Diaspora on Film, the New Iranian Cinema, and Documentary Film.
Every other year, even years.
Prerequisites: ENGL 2280 and 2281, or FMST 2280 and 2281, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs. Cross-listed with ENGL 3281.
|
| |
-
FMST 3282 - Studies in Film, Gender & Sexuality Hours: 3
Examines the relationship between film and gender and sexuality studies. Topics include feminist film theory, queer theory, and gender studies of film. May focus on women directors, queer filmmakers, or film genres. Topics may include: Gendering Clint Eastwood, Melodrama and the Women’s Picture, Francophone Feminist Film, and Queer Action Heroes.
Prerequisites: ENGL 2280 and 2281, or FMST 2280 and 2281, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs. Cross-listed with ENGL 3282.
|
| |
-
FREN 1000 - Elementary French I Hours: 3
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.
|
| |
-
FREN 1100 - Elementary French II Hours: 3
The second semester of an introduction to French language and cultures. Continuing to learn the foundations of French, with the goal of achieving an intermediate level of proficiency. Engages 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.
|
| |
-
FREN 2000 - Intermediate French: Grammar and Composition Hours: 3
The major grammatical structures of French, with a specific application to communicative and formal writing. Advancing proficiency in French by deepening the 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.
|
| |
-
FREN 2100 - Intermediate French: Reading and Conversation Hours: 3
Recombining elements of language to articulate thought and develop critical thinking abilities in speaking contexts. A linguistic platform to develop speaking abilities, while also engaging 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.
|
| |
-
FREN 2200 - French for the Professions Hours: 3
Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs.
|
| |
-
FREN 2600 - Special Topics in French and Francophone Studies Hours: 3
Topical, thematic exploration of French and Francophone identity in the modern world. 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.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
FREN 2910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 1-3
Experimental course topics.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
|
| |
-
FREN 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-3
Provides an opportunity to engage in independent study in an area not otherwise available.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
|
| |
-
FYS 1001 - Environmental Sustainability Hours: 3
Environmental sustainability through a multidisciplinary lens, illustrating the interconnection between humans, the environment and sustainable use of resources. Exploration of how personal actions can ultimately affect global conditions and reflect on how modifications of personal choices can result in preserving and sustaining environments for future generations. Specific topics considered include: defining sustainability, an overview of earth processes, food production, hazardous wastes and climate change.
|
| |
-
FYS 1003 - Navigating the Informational World Hours: 3
We all are bombarded by large amounts of information that reach us in a variety of formats and through various channels: books, journals, emails, websites, streaming videos, audio podcasts, blogs, MP3, social networking sites, etc. While enjoyable, this large variety can also make us feel overwhelmed and disoriented. Especially during college, when we are being asked to navigate these complicated information networks in an efficient and timely manner, it becomes crucial to know how to access, evaluate, and select the right information, but also to be able to identify the role of information in defining us as individuals within the local and global communities that we inhabit. These skills also prepare us for the challenges of a continuously changing job market and train us to become independent, competent, and reflective information users. An introduction to the practice of effective and ethical information use in order to help achieve academic and lifelong success. Investigating various sources and types of information, asking questions about the role of information and technology in shaping our identities, and discovering the best strategies for making information an integral part of our academic and professional lives.
|
| |
-
FYS 1004 - From Socrates to Snape; From Descartes to Dumbledore: The Philosophy of Harry Potter Hours: 3
The Harry Potter novels are enjoyable reads, but they are also full of philosophically important ideas. Looking at the Harry Potter novels through the lens of philosophy and using those novels as a springboard for discussion of such questions as: What is the nature and value of friendship? Is Harry really courageous? What do the Death Eaters teach us about the nature of evil? What does Prof. Trelawney’s ability to foretell the future mean for our ability to act freely? Is the sort of time travel practiced by Hermione possible? Is the cultural purity pursued by the Death Eaters really such a bad thing? Is patriotism a virtue (like loyalty to one’s house) or a vice (like adherence to the racist view of Voldemort)? What makes it the case that the Lord Voldemort who killed Harry’s parents is the same person who returned to fight Harry so many years later given that he didn’t have a body during the intervening time? What do the Horcruxes teach us about the nature of the soul? What do Quidditch and the Tri-Wizard Tournament tell us about the value of extra- and co-curricular activities as part of a college education? Do they detract from a student’s education, or do they add to it? If so, how? And finally, while on the topic of education, if Hogwarts is the pinnacle of education in the wizarding world, why are there no literature, science, philosophy, or arts courses? And what does that tell us about the sort of education we should value?
|
| |
-
FYS 1005 - Jesus As Super Star: Jesus as Portrayed by the Film Industry Hours: 3
An examination of the portrayal of Jesus in the film industry. Critiques of films, ranging from The Greatest Story Ever Told to Monty Python’s Life of Brian, will be derived from several different academic perspectives, including: biblical, literary, historical, performance, sociological, and theological.
|
| |
-
FYS 1006 - The Science of Happiness Hours: 3
A consideration of positive psychology, the science of human strengths and virtues. Rather than starting from mental illness, positive psychology begins instead at mental wellness and uses scientific studies, validated tests, and interventions that are proven effective. Topics will include: aspects of happiness and factors that contribute to these aspects, signature strengths and values, the role of cognition and emotion in happiness, and the role of creativity and flow in everyday activities. Reflecting on these principles in student’s lives and learning skills that can be used in college and beyond. Gaining an understanding of psychological research methods and the contemporary research findings on positive psychology.
|
| |
-
FYS 1007 - Uncommon Experiences: Building on the Common Book Hours: 4
Building upon the themes, issues and experiences presented by the common book reading. Through additional readings, films, lectures and materials that expand the primary common book topics, engaging in discussion and presentations, research, writing, and experiential learning that challenges us to examine ourselves and our responsibilities to local and global communities. Requires an off-campus experience to take place during the autumn break in October during which students will travel and engage in an immersion service experience.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
-> 15 |
|
|
|
Print this Page