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Communication
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Humanities
Economics
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Mathematics
Science
Statistics
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COMMUNICATION (COM)
21000 Debating Public Issues
Sem. 1.or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
Study of argumentation as applied to public discourse. Lectures on logic and reasoning, library research methods, and bibliography, identification and analysis of issues, construction and organization of cases, refutation and rebuttal, and the phrasing and delivery of the argumentative speech. Preparation of debate cases.
21200 Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the basic characteristics of human communication and the theoretical and practical implications of these characteristics for various forms of oral communication. Professors Greene, Rawlins, Webb, and staff.
31400 Advanced Public Speaking
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
Development of a marked degree of skill in the composition and delivery of various types of speeches; special emphasis on speeches related to the student's major vocational area. Professor Scheele and staff.
31800 Principles of Persuasion
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
Persuasion and its effects, ranging from individual influences to societal impacts. Various perspectives and models of persuasion are examined, including classical and modern approaches. Both theoretical and pragmatic considerations are introduced. Professors Stewart, Babrow, Burks, and staff.
32000 Small Group Discussion
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
A study of group thinking and problem-solving methods; participation in and evaluation of committee and informal discussion groups. Focus on the roles, networks, and messages employed by small group communicators. Professor Stohl, Holmes, and staff.
32400 Introduction to Organizational Communication
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
An introduction to fundamental concepts and basic research related to communication behavior in organizational settings. Units cover message processing, leadership communication, communication climates, communication training, and communication audits. Students participate in an organizational simulation in some sections. Professors Putnam, Mumby, R.C. Smith, & Staff.
32500 Interviewing: Principles and Practice
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: COM 114.
Theory and practice of methods in selected interview settings: informational, employment, and persuasive. Emphasis on communication between two persons, questioning techniques, and the logical and psychological bases of interpersonal persuasion. Professor Stewart and staff.
ENGLISH LITERATURE (ENG)
23000 Great Narrative Works
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Reading and discussion of great narratives from Homer's Odyssey to the twentieth century to develop an understanding of their ideas, structures, and styles. Includes works by other such authors as Jane Austen, Dickens, and Dostoevski.
23100 Introduction to Literature (not currently offered)
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Reading and discussion of great works of various types to develop an understanding of their ideas, structures, and styles. Includes poetry, drama, biography, essay, and prose fiction.
23200 Thematic Studies in Literature
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. (May be repeated for credit).
Examination of a particular theme, such as the hero, death, or the city, and the techniques by which it is treated in various literary works, usually in more than one genre. Current offerings available from counselors.
23300 Sports and Literature (not currently offered)
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, cr. 3.
Explores the social functions of sports as defined in several literary genres, such as fiction, poetry, film, and essay.
23500 Introduction to Drama
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Reading and discussion of plays of various styles from significant periods of dramatic literature aimed at enhancing the understanding and appreciation of the form and content of all drama.
23700 Introduction to Poetry
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
How to read poetry intelligently; function of diction, metrics, figures of speech, and theme; place of a poem in history, uses of poetry, etc.
23800 Introduction to Fiction
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Reading and discussion of short stories and seven novels to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the range, values, techniques, and meanings of modern fiction.
23900 Introduction to Biography
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Reading and discussion of modern biographies and influential earlier texts. Special attention given to the history of biographical writing and to the study of biography as a recognizable form of writing and a means of understanding and ordering human experience.
24000 Survey of the Literature of England: From the Beginnings through the Neoclassical Period
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Emphasis on such major writers as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Pope, and Johnson. Also treats significant minor writers in relation to literary movements and ideas.
24100 Survey of the Literature of England: From the Rise of Romanticism to the Modern Period
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Emphasizes such major writers as Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Arnold, Hardy, Yeats, T. S. Eliot, and Auden. Also treats significant minor writers in relation to literary movements and ideas.
25000 Great American Books
Sem. 1 & 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Seven books, such as The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, and Walden, read and discussed as to their literary qualities and their cultural significance.
25700 Literature of Black America
Sem. 1 & 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of literature written by black American authors. Close attention is paid to the history of black literature and to the historical context in which it was written, as well as to the texts of major works by black writers.
26200 Greek and Roman Classics in Translation
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Study of important works of Greek and Roman literature, their intrinsic literary values, and their influence on later European and American writing and thinking.
26400 The Bible as Literature
Sem. 2 Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of selections from the Old and New Testaments as examples of Hebrew and early Christian literature.
26600 World Literature: From the beginnings to 1700 A.D.
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
World literature in translation. Emphasis is on Greek, Hebrew, and early European literatures-the basis of the Western cultural heritage.
26700 World Literature: From 1700 A.D. to the Present
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
World literature in translation and in English originals. Focus on the changes and growth in the Western heritage, as reflected primarily in French, English, German, and Russian imaginative writing.
HUMANITIES
ART AND DESIGN (A&D)
(See selected Art & Design courses below)
12500 Introduction to Interior Design
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Fall only)
Introductory survey of interior spaces and their impact upon the physical, social, psychological, and aesthetic needs of people. Critical evaluation of concepts in the interior design profession and related fields will be emphasized.
22600 History of Art To 1400
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
Review of painting, sculpture, and architecture from their beginnings to the end of the Middle Ages.
22700 History of Art Since 1400
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Review of painting, sculpture, and architecture from 1400 to present.
25500 Art Appreciation
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Understanding and appreciation of the problems overcome by mankind in the origins and growth of art.
35900 Medieval European Art
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A comprehensive study of the varied art forms in Western Europe from the decline of the Roman Empire until the beginnings of the Italian Renaissance: 500 A.D. to 1500 A.D.
38300 Modern Art: The Twentieth Century
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3
A study of major trends and major figures in recent and contemporary European and American painting, sculpture, and architecture.
45400 Modern Architecture
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of nineteenth and twentieth-century architecture.
CLASSICS (CLCS)
(See selected Classics course below)
33500 Introduction to Classical Mythology
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
This course will survey the cosmogony and theology of ancient Greece and Rome as viewed through ancient sources. Emphasis will be on the Olympians and minor deities, the role of the hero, and major and minor myths.
ENGLISH (ENGL)
(See selected English courses below)
28600 The Movies
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3.
The history and aesthetics of the movies from The Great Train Robbery and The Birth of a Nation or Intolerance to contemporary films. Comparison of the cinematic method with the methods of the drama and the novel. One afternoon or evening a week for the screening of films; two periods a week for discussion.
38700 History of the Film from 1938 to the Present
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, lab 2, cr 3.
A survey of international cinema for the period indicated. Emphasis on the feature film and its development as a communication tool, popular art form, medium of personal expression, and self-exploring linguistic system.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (FLL)
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Any Foreign Language: 3 credit course)
CHINESE (CHNS)
(See selected Chinese course below)
28000 Topics in Chinese Civilization and Culture
Sem. 1 and 2. Class. 3, cr. 3. .
Selected topics on Chinese civilization and culture including history and geography, Confucianism, contemporary China, education, family, international cultural and economic cooperation. Course materials also cover most current issues on and in Chinese-speaking communities. Lectures in English.
HISTORY (HIST)
(See selected History courses below)
10200 Introduction to the Ancient World
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A history of the ancient world (Near East, Greece, and Rome) from its prehistoric origins to its dismemberment in the early Christian era. It is designed to meet the needs of the beginning student of European and world history. Professors Rauh and Young.
10300 Introduction to the Medieval World
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Barbarians, kings, queens, peasants, witches, saints, teachers, students, heretics, Moslems, Jews, Christians, love, death, monks, farm life, city life, ordinary men, women, and children as Europe develops from A.D. 500 to 1500. Professor Contreni.
10400 Introduction to the Modern World
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Traces the expansion of Europe into the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The French Revolution, nationalism, and the development of western European states from the era of the Reformation to the present are studied. Professors Farr, Ingrao, Kleine-Ahlbrandt, McDaniel, and Mork.
10500 Survey of Global History
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of the interaction between the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas since 1500, with attention to cultural comparisons over time, and to the implications of global interdependence for the environment, health, economy, and geopolitics.
15100 American History to 1877
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the development of American political, economic, and social institutions from the early explorations and colonial settlements through Reconstruction.
15200 United States since 1877
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the growth of the United States from 1877 to the present. The new industrialism, agrarian problems, depression, the New Deal, the two world wars, the cold war, and similar topics are analyzed.
24000 Asia and its Historic Tradition
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
The great traditions of historic China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia are surveyed from earliest times to approximately 1600. Emphasis is placed on cultural and institutional developments, such as Asian religions and philosophies, social structure, literature, and art. Major political affairs are appropriately considered.
24100 Asia in the Modern World
Sem. 2, Class 3, cr. 3.
The response of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia to the coming of the West in modern times is surveyed from approximately 1600 to the present. The effect of western ideas and machines on Asians' traditional society is stressed. Professor Gordon.
24500 Islamic Civilization: A Historical and Cultural Survey
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of the civilization of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the present. The political, social, and cultural institutions are examined along with the problem of adjusting these to the pressure of western civilization in the last two centuries. Professor McDaniel.
27100 Latin American History to 1824
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of Latin American history from its origins to the end of the major movements to independence, with emphasis on discovery, colonization, expansion, and the transfer of institutions from Spain and Portugal. Professors Cutter and Jones.
32300 Modern Germany
Sem. 1 or 2, Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of German history from the earliest times until the present. After a brief description of the medieval empire, we will turn to the Germany of Bismarck and Hitler and its successor states. A recurring theme will be the struggle between forces of liberalism and democracy and those of authoritarianism and militarism.
32400 Modern France
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of modern France since 1789, including political, social, industrial, and institutional development. Emphasis is also placed upon the colonial and international aspects of French history.
33000 History of the British Empire and Commonwealth, 1783 to 1960
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of the expansion and decline of British power overseas from the American war of independence to the mid-twentieth century. Emphasizing economic and military power, it focuses on British rule in Canada, Africa, India, Australia, and the West Indies. Professor Dumett.
33300 Science and Technology in Western Civilization
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of some of the main features of the historical development of science and technology, primarily in the western world, from the dawn of civilization up to Isaac Newton. Emphasis is placed upon the interaction between science, technology, and the societies which encourage or abridge them. Professor Foley.
33400 Science and Technology in Western Civilization II
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of some of the main features of the historical development of science and technology in the western world from Newton to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the relation between the achievements of individual investigators and the major aspects of the society and culture in which they lived. Professor Foley.
34000 Modern China
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Chinese history from the Ching Dynasty (1644) to the present, with emphasis on the period since 1800. Attention given to internal developments and Chinaþs response to Western thought and material accomplishments. Nationalism and communism in the twentieth century are examined. Professor Gordon.
34100 History of Africa South of the Sahara
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
An introductory survey of major movements and problems in the development of the people of sub-Saharan Africa from the dawn of history to the mid-twentieth century. Attention is directed to the response of Africans to their environment and to various external challenges - Islam. European colonization, and the industrial revolution. Professor Dumett.
34500 The Modernization of the Middle East
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of the history of the Middle East from the seventeenth century to the present. Special attention is given to the impact of western cultural forms, technology, and political pressure on the traditional institutions of the Islamic countries. Professor McDaniel.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (IDIS)
(See selected Interdisciplinary courses below)
27100 Introduction to Afro-American Studies
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Introduction to the philosophical and methodological principles underlying Afro-American Studies. Dimensions of the black experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art, will be covered, and the requisite academic tools and sources will be examined.
IDIS 28000 Introduction to Women's Studies
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
This course surveys the works and ideas that have been central to the study of women. It focuses on attempts to explain the persistence of sexual divisions in class societies and on descriptions of class, racial, and cultural differences among women. The course is divided into three sections: workplace and home-based gender hierarchies (i.e., the structuring of gender relations in the household and in the workplace); the role of other institutions in promoting and perpetuating gender inequality by women (including policy responses in capitalist and in socialist countries, the women's liberation movement, and resistance in the workplace through informal and formal organizations).
MUSIC (MUS)
(See selected Music courses below)
25000 Music Appreciation
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
An introduction to the understanding of music. How to listen to its materials. A study of the media, forms, styles, and composers through recorded, live, and film media. Methods used in the structure of music, as well as the aesthetic values present in music, are also emphasized.
37200 History of Western Music II: The Baroque Era
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: three hours in music or consent of instructor.
A study of the history of music in relationship to the social, cultural, and philosophical aspects of the baroque era; emphasis is placed on the musical styles and the analysis of literature of the period. Corollary readings in the history of musical ideas.
37300 History of Western Music III The Classic and Romantic Eras
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Three hours of music or consent of instructor.
A study of changing musical styles from Pergolesi to Strauss and Mahler. Representative composers and materworks are studied as well as extramusical ideas and forces which contribute to the shaping of new styles.
37400 History of Western Music IV: The Twentieth Century
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: three hours in music or consent of instructor.
A survey of the various musical styles evolving in the twentieth century-from the impressionists to the several experimental approaches of recent decades. Representative composers and works are studied and related to the context of changing thought, technology, and social patterns.
37800 Jazz History
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Historical survey of jazz as a twentieth-century American art form in context with its sociological origin (Afro-American). Composers from Scott Joplin through contemporary jazz artists are discussed regarding their intrinsic stylistic and expressive properties.
PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
(See selected Philosophy courses below)
11000 Introduction to Philosophy
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
The basic problems and types of philosophy with special emphasis on the problems of knowledge and the nature of reality. Staff.
11100 Ethics
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the nature of moral value and obligation. Topics such as the following will be considered: different conceptions of the good life and standards of right conduct; the relation of nonmoral and moral goodness; determinism, free will, and the problem of moral responsibility; the political and social dimensions of ethics; the principles and methods of moral judgment. Readings will be drawn both from contemporary sources and from the works of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Butler, Hume, Kant, and J. S. Mill. Staff.
20600 Philosophy of Religion
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
The nature and origin of religion. A critical examination of the idea of God, the nature of evil, immortality, and worship. Staff.
24000 Social and Political Philosophy
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the dominant types of social political thought from Plato to John Dewey.
30100 History of Ancient Philosophy
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of ancient western philosophy from Thales through Plotinus. Selected readings, examinations, and essays on the pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, and Hellenistic and Roman philosophy. This is the first in the five-course history of philosophy sequence (PHIL 301, 302, 303, 304, 306), but any one of these may be taken without the others. Prof. P. Curd.
30200 History of Medieval Philosophy
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of medieval philosophy, with selected readings from major thinkers. The emphasis will be on western Christian thinkers between 400 and 1500 A.D., with background readings from Islamic and Jewish thinkers.
30300 History of Modern Philosophy
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Concentrates on the major philosophical writers from the Renaissance to the beginning of the nineteenth century: Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, Berkeley, Hume, Kant. Some in other areas, e.g., Galileo, Newton, Calvin, are also considered.
33000 Religions of the East
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the history, teachings, and present institutions of the religions of India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan. This will include Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, and Parsiism. Professor Mitchell.
THEATER (THTR)
(See selected Theater courses below)
13300 Survey of Acting
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. (For non-theatre majors.)
Training and exercise in the basic elements of acting and the use of the stage. Study of historical and theoretical backgrounds of acting and of different types of plays and staging.
20100 Theatre Appreciation
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3 (2 hours experimental), cr. 3.
Understanding and appreciation of the theater's role in the modern world, dramatic structure and analysis, the actor, director, designer, and critic; attendance at current stage productions; class discussion of production elements.
26000 Introduction to Scenography
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, lab. 1 (with 2 hours experiential), cr. 3. A multi-media survey of the philosophical and theoretical bases of scenography, including the structuring of the total stage space to develop an environment for dramatic action by unifying the areas of scene, costume, lighting, property, and sound design.
38000 History of Theatre I
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Theatre history from ancient times through seventeenth-century France.
ECONOMICS (ECON)
AGEC 21700 Economics
Sem. 1 and 2. SS Class 3, cr. 3.
National economic problems such as unemployment, recessions, inflation, taxation, bank interest rates, the growth of government, monetary systems, and a rising national debt are discussed along with the principles, policies, and institutions for solving these macroeconomic problems. Staff.
ECON 21000 Principles of Economics
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. No credit for management students.
Economics is the study of decision making under conditions of scarcity. This course looks at the behavior of the individual consumer and firm and their interaction with the government. The second half of the course studies the macroeconomy and focuses on the causes of inflation, unemployment, and interest rate changes. The international economy also will be studied.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POL)
10100 American Government and Politics
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A study of the nature of democratic government, the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil rights, political dynamics, the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary.
13000 Introduction to International Relations
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
An analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and politics, particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations.
14100 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Introductory survey of major foreign governments, including the governments of a western democracy, a communist state, and a developing country, with special attention to the historical, cultural, and constitutional development, the organization and ideologies of political parties, and current political problems.
22100 Introduction to Science and Government
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of major policy issues associated with scientific and technological advance. Special attention is focused upon the organization of science and technology, the determination of science and policy, and the role of government in support of research and development.
23100 Introduction to United States Foreign Policy
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Designed to introduce students to the major themes and issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy. Lectures, discussion, and readings will examine such areas as U.S. relationships with the major powers, the third world, and international organizations.
35000 Foundations of Western Political Theory: From the Renaissance to Marx
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of modern political thought from Machiavelli through Marx. Major writers studied include Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, the Utilitarians, and Marx.
35100 Foundations of Western Political Theory: From Plato to the Reformation
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
A survey of ancient and medieval political theory in the West. Major writers include Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
MATHEMATICS (MA)
15200 College Algebra
Sem. SS, 1& 2, class 3, cr.3 This is a course in college algebra for students who do not need the technical skills required for those who are planning to continue with calculus. There will be emphasis on applied problems and graphing techniques.
15300 Algebra and Trigonometry I
Sem SS, 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. MA 153-154 is a two semester version of 151. Not open to students with credit in MA 151. ( HTM students take only MA 153 which focuses only on Algebra.)
15400 Algebra and Trigonometry II
Sem SS, 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Continuation of MA 153. Not open to students with credit in MA 151.
15900 Pre calculus
Sem 1 & 2. Class 5, cr. 5. Algebra and Trigonometry topics designed to prepare students for calculus.
22300 Introductory Analysis 1
Sem SS, 1 and 2. Class 3, cr.3. Prerequisite: MA 151. Differential calculus with applications to management and economics.
22400 Introductory Analysis II
Sem SS, 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 223. Integral calculus; partial derivatives; differentials; introduction to differential equations. Applications to management and economics.
SCIENCE
ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)
(See selected Anthropology courses below)
20300 Biological Bases of Human Social Behavior
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
This course is an introduction to human social behavior from the perspective of biological anthropology, with special emphasis on human evolution and non-human primates. Topics include aggression, communication, learning, maturation, sexuality, and the evolution of social systems.
20400 An Introduction to Human Evolution
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr.3.
An outline of human evolution. Relates changing human physical characteristics with evolving social and cultural adaptations. The relationships of humans to other primates are explored within an evolutionary framework. Documents transformation of human culture over the last two million years.
ASTRONOMY (ASTR)
(See selected Astronomy courses below)
26300 The Solar System
Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. (Fall Only)
A descriptive nonmathematical course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include: description of the sky; historical development of astronomy; motion of the sun and the moon; solar and lunar eclipses; the seasons and the calendar; the sun and the planetary system; comets, meteoroids, and asteroids. Includes required observing sessions.
26400 Stars and Galaxies
Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. (Spring Only)
A descriptive nonmathematical course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include: properties of stars; stellar birth and death; the Hertzsprung-Russel diagram; main sequence stars; binary systems; stellar clusters; red giants and white dwarfs, nova and supernova; neutron stars and black holes; galaxies and the cosmological red shift. Includes required observing sessions.
BIOCHEMISTRY (BCHM)
(See selected Biochemistry course below)
10000 Introduction to Biochemistry
Sem. 1. Class 2, cr. 2 (Fall Only)
A survey of modern biochemistry using descriptions of contemporary experiments to illustrate the general theories and unifying concepts. This course is open to all students and does not require any college science courses as background or prerequisite.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOL)
(Any undergraduate Biology course)
BOTONY and Plant Pathology(BTNY)
(See selected Botony and Plant Pathology courses below)
20100 Plants and Civilization
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Fall only)
This course, intended primarily for non-majors, covers the history of agriculture, with focus on the centers of origin of our major food, fiber and medicinal plants, and their historical, cultural, and economic relevance. The course also surveys the biology of crop plants, with respect to taxonomy, anatomy, cell structure, physiology, development, and genetics. Discussions also center on the roles plant biotechnology may ply in sustainable agriculture and in helping to alleviate problems caused by overpopulation and ecological stress.
20700 The Microbial World: Food, Agriculture, and History
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. (Spring only)
The overall goal of this course is to engender an appreciation of microorganisms through discussions of their role in food production, agriculture, and history. We will consider events, foods, processes, anecdotes, origins, and our own experiences and discuss how microbes affect human endeavors. Concepts relevant to the biology of microorganisms will be emphasized. Classroom demonstrations and visual aids will be an integral part of the course. This course has been designed as an introductory, general interest class on the biology of microorganisms.
CHEMISTRY (CHM)
(Any undergraduate Chemistry course)
EARTH & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (EAS)
(Any undergraduate Earth & Atmospheric Science course)
ENTOMOLOGY (ENTM)
(See selected Entomology courses below)
10500 Insects: Friend And Foe
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A one-semester course for non science students who want to know more about insects ¨C the most numerous organisms on earth. An introduction to insects and their relationship with humankind, including interesting aspects of insect biology; insects in music, decoration, history; use of insects in teaching at the elementary school level; their use in art, photography, and drawing; insects as human food.
20600 General Applied Entomology
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, cr. 2.
A general course on insect structure, function, biology, ecology and population management. Coordinated with the ENTM 207 laboratory as an introductory course in entomology.
20700 General Entomology Laboratory
Sem. 1 and 2. Lab 1. cr. 1.
Laboratory exercises parallel topics presented in ENTM 206. Insect structures and function are studied as a basis for learning to identify insects and other arthropods.
21800 Intro to Forensic Science
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Introduction to forensic investigation. Includes crime scene techniques, firearms, arson and explosives, entomology, blood spatter, blood chemistry, pathology, toxicology, anthropology, soils, botany, trace evidence, computer crime, behavioral analysis, courtroom activities and new trends in forensic investigations. The course features guest speakers with professional duties in forensics. Cross listed with HSCI 218.
Food and Nutrition (F&N)
(See selected Food and Nutrition course below)
30300 Essentials of Nutrition
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Basic nutrition and its application in meeting needs of all ages.
FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (FNR)
(See selected Forestry and Natural Resources courses below)
10300 Introduction to Environmental Conservation
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, Cr. 3 (el. 1a).
Introduction to ecological principles, history of conservation, natural resource management, human impacts on the environment, and environmental ethics. For all students interested in an introductory natural resource or environmental science elective.
23000 The World's Forests and Society
Sem. 1 Class 3, cr. 3.
Examination of structure, function, and environmental and cultural significance of forest ecosystems throughout the world.
24000 Wildlife in America
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
History of occurrence, exploration, and management of North Americas wildlife resources. Life histories, habitat relationships, and human impacts of selected species. Current conservation practices and future prospects.
HORTICULTURE (HORT)
(See selected Horticulture course below)
10100 Fundamentals of Horticulture
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3.
Biology and technology involved in the production, storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Laboratories include experiments demonstrating both the theoretical and practical aspects of horticultural plant growth and development.
MATHEMATICS (MA)
(Any higher level than the math that is required for the major)
PHYSICS (PHYS)
(Any undergraduate Physics course)
STATISTICS (STAT)
11300 Statistics and Society
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3 (Not available for credit toward graduation in the College of Science).
Introduction to statistical ideas and their impact on public policy and the social and behavioral sciences. Sampling, design of experiments, measurement, descriptive statistics, index numbers, concepts of inference. Applications include opinion polls, social experiments, smoking and health, the consumer price index, and state lotteries.
11400 Elements of Probability and Statistics
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. STAT 113 may be helpful. (Not available for credit toward graduation in the College of Science).
Probability, principles of choice decision problems, use of data, examples in testing and estimation.
30100 Elementary Statistical Methods
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. (Also given as a self-managed course.) Prerequisite: College algebra. Not open to students in the Department of Mathematics and Schools of Engineering. Credit should be allowed in no more than one of STAT 301, 433, 501, 503, or 511.
A basic introductory statistics course with applications shown to various fields and emphasis placed on assumptions, applicability, and interpretations of various statistical techniques. Subject matter includes frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, normal distribution applications, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression. The MINI-TAB computing system is used.
CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES (CFS)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES (CDFS)
(See selected Child Development & Family Studies courses below)
20100 Introduction to Family Processes
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
An examination of the interpersonal processes that take place within family contexts. Emphasis is on family dynamics. Also considered are linkages between family processes and the broader social environment. Basic components of the research process will be introduced.
21000 Introduction to Human Development
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
An introduction to the development of individuals from conception through adulthood and aging. Physical growth, social and emotional behavior, cognitive and language development are covered.
21100 Development and Growth of Children
Sem. 1 and 2. Class, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Three hours in psychology or sociology.
Study of the growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis on physical growth, emotional and social behavior, cognitive and language development within contexts of family, school, and peer groups. Focus on observational methods.
25500 Introduction to Couple and Family Relationships
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Provides further understanding of family relations for those unmarried, those contemplating marriage, or for those married, and for prospective marriage counselors. A functional approach to the interpersonal relationships of courtship, marriage, and family.
30100 Families in a Multicultural Society
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Students are introduced to aspects of family life in diverse cultures, particularly racially and/or ethnically diverse families in the United States. The nature of relationships between dominant and minority cultures is considered. Implications of diversity for practice with diverse populations are emphasized throughout the course.
43000 Sexuality and Family Life
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
Provides the student with a basic knowledge of human sexuality as it pertains to family relations. The course is designed to be helpful to students who will become family life educators as well as to be helpful to students as individuals, spouses, and parents.
43200 The Family Life Cycle
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
Focus on contemporary research and theory dealing with the development of the family throughout the life cycle. Study of crises or special issues in family life that influence the life cycle (i.e., divorce, violence, dual-career parents).
43400 Aging and the Family
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Nine (9) credit hours of social sciences and junior standing.
Aging in the family context: roles, relationships, and conditions of life in the family during later stages; intergenerational relations; policy and practice issues.
CONSUMER SCIENCES AND RETAILING (CSR)
(See selected Consumer Science & Retailing courses below)
10500 Introduction to Business
Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Classification 1-4 only or consent of instructor.
Introduces students to basic business concepts. Familiarizes students with majors taught in CSR. Special emphasis will be given to the CSR specialty business areas of retailing, small business, financial planning, and apparel design.
28200 Customer Relations Management
Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
A course that provides insight into the structure and working of customer relations management and its role in business and government agency. Analysis of how consumer needs, complaints, and education are handled. Customer relations' management in the real world and techniques used in managing customer relations toward the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction. This course has a real world focus and is more applied than the usual introductory course.
30900 Leadership Strategies
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3.
Provides knowledge of humanistic processes that contribute to development of effective leadership.
32700 History of Fashion
Sem. 2. Odd years only. Class 3, cr. 3.
Exploration of the historical development of western apparel fashion from the ancient world through the 20th century. Students learn to understand the impact and politics, and technology on the style of fashion Å\ past, present, and future.
33100 Consumer Behavior
Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: SOC 100 and PSY 120.
An interdisciplinary survey of consumer behavior theory focused on psychological, sociological, and cultural influences on consumer choice and use of products and services.
33200 Cross-Cultural Marketing and International Retailing
Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: HTM 231, MGMT 323, or consent of instructor.
Examination of marketing/retail practices used to target domestic and global consumer market segments. Development of successful retail and marketing strategies is stressed.
34200 Personal Finance
Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3.
Lectures and discussion on problems of managing one's personal finances. Covers budgeting; use of, and cost of, credit; life and property insurance; income and estate taxation; housing; saving and investments; wills, trusts, and estate planning.
38600 Risk Management
Sem. 1. Class 3. cr. 3.
Knowledge and analysis of risk management in life and health insurance. Content meets program registration by the International Board for Standards and Practices of Certified Financial Planners and represents perspectives of the family economist. Course includes issues and ethics, principles, need, analysis of policies, and providers of insurance.
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