Course Listing
Arts and Letters
| AL 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 215, 216 Introduction to Cultural Studies |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the experience of inhabiting a mass, commodified culture. Introduces students to key concepts from the emerging field of cultural studies, placing contemporary trends in popular culture within a larger historical framework. Addresses how specific disciplines apply ideas from cultural studies, such as an English course that focuses on contemporary responses to issues raised in classic narratives or a communication course that examines representations of gender in advertisements. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| AL 301 History and Theories of Cultural Studies |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the historical context of cultural studies and its major theoretical perspectives. In addition to critical readings from the different areas of cultural studies, students apply these theories to independent projects that focus on the production of meaning in their world. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). |
| AL 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AL 510 Selected Topics in Arts and Letters |
| Credits to be arranged |
Applied Multimedia
| AM 233 Introduction to Multimedia |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of and introduction to multimedia production as used in training, education, and commercial applications. Exposes students to multimedia software and technologies via extensive hands-on experience. Topics include digital photography, image manipulation, desktop video, and multimedia authoring. Focuses on instructional design, applications, and career opportunities. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy demonstrated by a class such as CS 115. |
| AM 250 Digital Photography |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of and introduction to the world of digital photography and digital imaging. Serves as an entryway to further study in the world of digital imaging and multimedia production. Students gain an understanding of what features are desirable and how to use the creative controls of a digital camera. |
| AM 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| AM 334 Design for Multimedia |
| 4 credits |
| Covers text, color, graphics, and layout in multimedia production, including the technical aspects of optimizing visuals and text for the screen. Includes design projects using Adobe Photoshop and interactive multimedia software. Introduces the basic concepts of screen design for students without a design background. Other topics include designing for a target audience, design aesthetics, and file formats. Four hours of recitation a week. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 335 Digital Video |
| 4 credits |
| Involves use of digital video software (Final Cut Express) to create and edit nonlinear digital videos on a desktop computer. Students utilize full-screen, full-motion video; learn to import video, audio, and graphic elements into the computer; apply special effects; and edit a production that could be converted to videotape or used as part of a CD-ROM, Web page, or desktop presentation. Compares analog and digital editing throughout the course. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 336 Multimedia Authoring |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the fundamentals of using an authoring package to create a multimedia production such as a CD-ROM. Teaches students how to use Macromedia Director, a popular authoring software used by multimedia professionals. Covers animation, painting tools, text manipulation, sound, and screen transitions. Students use basic scripting in Lingo (Director’s programming language) to control the interactive parts of the production. Discusses project management, flowcharting, and interface design. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 337 Web Authoring |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the fundamentals of Web authoring for Internet and intranet use. Students create Web sites using HTML scripting and Web-authoring software. Techniques and guidelines include standard formatting and advanced Web page design. Lectures, readings, and hands-on tutorials allow students to develop skills in these techniques and to explore emerging technologies that expand the interactive capabilities of Web sites. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 338 Web Interface Design, Graphics, and Animation |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the principles of creating functional navigation for Web sites and multimedia productions. Students explore user interface issues, techniques, and theories via lectures, readings, and hands-on experiences. Topics include 2D vector animation, Web graphics, and multimedia delivery over the Web. Examines design fundamentals for creating Web sites that communicate to a specific audience. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 339 Audio for Multimedia |
| 4 credits |
| A hardware- and software-based approach exploring the production of digital audio for various uses. The lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience will include a definition of sound and digital audio, concepts in audio hardware and software, and sound synthesis. Prerequisite: AM 233. |
| AM 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Individual special studies in multimedia, Web, animation, and video. May incorporate studies in Web authoring, design, planning, technical production, and supervision. Prerequisites: AM 233 and instructor consent. |
| AM 407/507 Selected Topics in Multimedia Seminar |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Covers various cutting-edge topics in the realm of multimedia production. Offers seminars in background foundations. Prerequisites: AM 233 and one other applied multimedia course. |
| AM 409/509 Practicum in Multimedia |
| 1 to 6 credits |
| Students perform on-site production of multimedia materials. This may be in a company specializing in multimedia production or one that uses multimedia in a supplemental manner. Includes weekly class sessions in which students share their experiences and ask questions. Guest speakers and selected lecturers are also part of the seminar sessions. Prerequisites: AM 233 and one other applied multimedia course. |
Anthropology
| ANTH 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 211 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology: Perspectives on Humanity’s Past |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the study of humans as a biological and cultural species, past and present. Topics include human genetics and variation, evolutionary theory, primate ecology and adaptations, and the methods used to reconstruct past human physiology and behavior. Surveys data from the fossil and archaeological record of our hominid ancestors, from small-scale societies of the Paleolithic era to more recent, politically complex societies. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ANTH 213 Cultural Anthropology: Perspectives on Humanity |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces a comparative study of human culture. Covers kinship systems, politics, economics, language, ritual, cultural change, ecological adaptations, and ethnographic methodology. Explores cultural similarities and differences and the linkages among cultural, social, political, and economic institutions. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ANTH 301 Practicing Anthropology |
| 4 credits |
| Engages students in building the fundamental skills needed to succeed in anthropology. Writing, critical thinking, oral presentation, and library research prepare students for further upper division work. Illustrates the holistic, four-field approach of anthropology and its relevance to contemporary life. Prerequisites: USEM 103; ANTH 211 or 213. |
| ANTH 310 American Culture |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of U.S. culture and society. Examines a wide range of specific cultural expressions, historical social institutions, and economic influences. Explores aspects of culture, including class, race, ethnicity, gender, immigration, ideology, globalization, and institutional structures as interconnected factors influencing various experiences of “being American.” Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ANTH 317 Pacific Cultures |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the social and cultural diversity of indigenous Pacific Island societies and the changes that followed contact with the West. Considers settlement prehistory, voyaging, linguistic diversity, contact history, subsistence patterns, globalization, indigenous rights, and other dimensions of local life. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ANTH 318 Native North America |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a comparative examination of cultures indigenous to North America. Explores the pre-contact economies, social and political organizations, and ceremonial systems of selected groups; the historic period of contact, treaties, and federal legislation and the cultural basis of Indian responses; and present-day issues of concern to Native American peoples in reservation communities and urban settings. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| ANTH 319 Cultures of the World |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of culture and society in one specific culture area or region of the world such as Latin America or the Caribbean. Examines a range of cultural expressions, the history of social and political institutions, and economic influences. Explores class, race, ethnicity, gender, immigration, ideology, globalization, and other relevant factors influencing local lifestyles. Latin American Culture topic may be applied to the Latin American studies minor. Indigenous Peoples topic may be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ANTH 320 Topics and Regions in Archaeology |
| 2 to 4 credits |
| Introduces the archaeology of the world on a regional or topical basis. Regions studied may include Oregon, the Southwest, Africa, Europe, and South America. Possible topics include historical archaeology, zooarchaeology, and complex societies. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of ANTH 320 under different topics. Prerequisite: ANTH 211. |
| ANTH 321 World Prehistory |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the prehistoric archaeology of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas from the first evidence of human cultures to the beginnings of written history. Prerequisite: ANTH 211. |
| ANTH 332 Ritual and Religion |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on ritual, religion, and spirituality as dynamic and universal cultural institutions. Case studies draw from a wide range of indigenous, third-world, and Western societies. Covers such topics as shamanism, witchcraft and sorcery, myth, symbolism, trance, healing, and revitalization movements. Prerequisite: ANTH 213. |
| ANTH 334 Special Topics: Native North America |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected topics and issues of traditional, historical, or contemporary importance to Native American communities. Topics may include anthropological perspectives on the history of Indian-White interactions and anthropological perspectives on the history and culture of the people of the Pacific Northwest or other cultural areas. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ANTH 340 Gender Issues |
| 4 credits |
| Uses the concept of gender to explore contemporary status, roles, categories, and ideologies associated with women and men. Extensive case studies provide comparative insights and help students develop their understanding of the complex role gender plays in human society. May be applied to the women’s studies minor. Prerequisite: ANTH 213. |
| ANTH 350 Human Evolution |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a detailed review of human evolution. Topics include primate morphology, behavior, and phylogeny; the emergence of australopithecines and bipedalism; the evolution of the genus Homo; the social behavior and diet of early hominids; the emergence of anatomically modern humans; and the methods of human osteology, hominid fossil identification, hominid skeletal morphology, and taxonomy. Prerequisite: ANTH 211. |
| ANTH 360 Ethnographic Research Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Includes instruction and field experience in qualitative research. Addresses formulating a research proposal, selecting and using suitable methodologies, analyzing and interpreting data, and assessing ethical concerns. Prerequisite: ANTH 213. |
| ANTH 370 Archaeological Research Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Provides instruction and laboratory experience in archaeological research. Topics include the theoretical basis of research design, site surveying and mapping, archaeological geology and stratigraphy, dating, typological and technological analysis of artifacts (e.g., lithics, ceramics, and historical artifacts), and faunal/floral analysis. Prerequisite: ANTH 211. |
| ANTH 375 Archaeological Field School |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces methods for recovering artifacts and other information from sites. Instruction is performed in field conditions at a prehistoric or historic site. Covers research design, excavation, mapping, and recording. Includes a special course fee. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| ANTH 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 401 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 403 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 405 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 407 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ANTH 409 Practicum: Field Study |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Applies anthropological concepts and methods. Settings may include schools, museums, medical facilities, government agencies, businesses, subcultural groups, and other social institutions. Encourages a community service or cultural resource management orientation. Prerequisites: Upper division standing and instructor consent. |
| ANTH 410 History of Ethnographic Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the development of anthropological concepts. Students read extracts from anthropological classics and contemporary theorists to gain an understanding of the history of anthropological thought. Prerequisites: ANTH 213, anthropology major or minor, and senior standing. |
| ANTH 414 Senior Capstone |
| 4 credits |
| Senior seminar for anthropology majors. Provides the basis for a synthesis paper and public presentation through coursework, practicum, experience/research, conceptual and theoretical understandings, and methodological skills. Includes a reflective component linking applied experiences to professional goals. Prerequisite: Completion of major core requirements. |
| ANTH 450 Culture Change |
| 4 credits |
| Examines culture change and stability. Covers such topics as theories of change; innovation, evolution, adaptation, and acculturation; movements and other forms of organized, purposeful change; change agents; and tradition, persistence, and resistance to change. Prerequisite: 4 credits of upper division anthropology. |
| ANTH 451 Ecology of Small-Scale Societies |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes gathering, hunting, fishing, pastoral, and horticultural societies from an ecological perspective. Illustrates the dynamic interplay between culture, physiology, other organisms, and physical environment. Draws case studies from a range of ethnological, archaeological, and ethnohistoric perspectives. Prerequisite: ANTH 211 or 213. |
| ANTH 455 Anthropological Film |
| 4 credits |
| Explores film as a tool for the investigation of cultures, subcultures, and cultural elements. Takes a critical approach to visual anthropology and examines filmmaking styles, contemporary issues, and ethical concerns. Prerequisites: ANTH 213 plus 4 credits of upper division anthropology. |
| ANTH 460 Applied Anthropology |
| 4 credits |
| Traces the historical development of anthropological practice. Relates contemporary uses of anthropological methods in a variety of institutional and subcultural settings to applied concepts and issues. Examines ethical concerns. Examples may be drawn from public policy, community development, education, health and medicine, business, resource management, and evaluation and assessment. Prerequisites: ANTH 213 and 301. |
| ANTH 462 Cultural Resource Management |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the contested values inscribed onto places of historic or cultural significance. Reviews objectives, legislation, and ethics for the management of prehistoric and historic cultural resources. Studies field survey methods for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites. May be applied to the Native American Studies minor and certificate. ANTH 211 and 301 recommended. |
| ANTH 464 Cultural Rights |
| 4 credits |
| Explores issues related to the rights of individuals and groups to practice culture and participate in cultural community. Discusses cultural rights as a critical concept in public policy and practice. Examines how groups assert cultural uniqueness, how dominant institutions respond to cultural diversity, and how cultural rights are limited. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Prerequisites: ANTH 213 plus 4 credits of upper division anthropology. |
Art
| ART 115 Creative Foundations |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to three defined areas of course content: conceptual and formal framework, aesthetic viewpoint, and the artist experience. Includes lecture and discussion, studio work, reading, and film. Required for all freshman art majors. Offered fall quarter only. |
| ART 133 Drawing I |
| 4 credits |
| Explores a variety of drawing strategies and critical skills as they apply to representing volume, light, and space in still-life, landscape, and figure drawing. Introduces basic drawing media and techniques, drawing from a live model, and the abstract and expressive aspects of drawing. ART 115 recommended. |
| ART 144 Introduction to Graphic Design |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces nonmajors to the field of graphic design. Concentrates on the digital tools of desktop publishing and graphic design. Students learn the basics of a layout assembly program, vector-based drawing program, and image-editing program through the completion of six graphic design projects. |
| ART 145 Introduction to Web Design |
| 4 credits |
| An introduction to the field of Web design. Concentrates on using the digital tools of Web publishing by learning the basics of Web-authoring software. Web design and navigation fundamentals are emphasized through the planning and completion of a Web site. Web projects may include site design for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, online job searches, and personal or professional portfolio development. |
| ART 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 210 Printmaking I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces an array of printmaking techniques, including intaglio (dry point and basic etching), relief (woodcut and linocut), and collagraph. All processes are nontoxic. Emphasizes the development of technical skills and a personal statement. Readings and lectures explore the history of printmaking and its current applications. ART 115 or 133 recommended. |
| ART 240 Photography I |
| 4 credits |
| Beginning study of the possibilities for photographic expression, from the snapshot to the experimental. Technical instruction covers basic camera functions, natural and artificial lighting, film developing, and other information on the printing of black-and-white photographs using 35mm to 120mm film formats. |
| ART 250 Digital Studio |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an in-depth examination of the technical and conceptual issues behind using the computer as an artistic tool. Designed to deepen students’ conceptual and aesthetic sensibilities, the course emphasizes a creative, experimental approach to the computer. Students learn the fundamentals of image manipulation, digitization, file management, and printing by completing a series of creative projects. ART 115 recommended. Note: ART 250 is a prerequisite for all upper division digital courses offered by the Art Department. |
| ART 255 Ceramics I |
| 4 credits |
| Beginning course in ceramics. Provides exposure to the design, construction, throwing, glazing, and firing of hand-built and wheel clay pieces. Exposes students to a wide variety of firing techniques, including low-fire electric, raku, and stoneware. |
| ART 260 Art Theory and Critical Issues |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces some of the major theories and critical issues influencing art and artists. Prerequisites: Art major and ARTH 201 and 202. |
| ART 285 Beginning Watercolor Painting |
| 4 credits |
| A beginning course in transparent watercolor painting, including basic methods and materials. ART 115 or 133 recommended. |
| ART 290 Painting I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces oil media, with an emphasis on the development of paint-handling skills, composition, and color as they apply to all painting media. ART 115 or 133 recommended. |
| ART 291 Sculpture I |
| 4 credits |
| Beginning course in three-dimensional form. Uses basic materials and introduces elemental processes such as construction, carving, and casting. Also introduces the conceptual aspect of artmaking through problem-solving assignments that address traditional and nontraditional modes of expression. |
| ART 304 Typography, Color, Design, and Drawing for Digital Media |
| 4 credits |
| Reviews the theory and principles of digital typography and digital color. Introduces students to toolsets and fundamentals of drawing and designing with digital media. Assignments provide a foundation for digital work in graphic design, illustration, and animation. Prerequisite: ART 250. |
| ART 306 Digital Illustration |
| 4 credits |
| Illustration and rendering using digitizing tablets and digital image editing programs such as Photoshop and Painter. Projects oriented to visual communication and storytelling through digital media. Assignments are completed in digital media. Exploration of contemporary illustrators and illustration styles. ART 304 and 332 recommended. Prerequisites: ART 133 and 250. |
| ART 310 Printmaking II |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Emphasizes the perfection of technical skills learned in Printmaking I. Examines advanced processes in the areas of intaglio and relief. Introduces monoprint, lithography, and photocopy transfer. Explores artistic intent more thoroughly. Reading and lectures introduce students to the international community of printmaking. Suggests research on national and international exhibitions and conferences. Prerequisite: ART 210. |
| ART 311 Photographic Printmaking |
| 4 credits |
| An advanced specialty class incorporating etching with photographic applications through the use of nontoxic photo emulsion and digitally produced transparencies. Emphasizes combining hand-worked techniques with photo-etched imagery and the effective use of text and image. Some experience in photography and Photoshop recommended. Prerequisite: 4 credits of ART 310. |
| ART 327 Figurative Painting and Drawing |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate course in which students work from the live model. Students may use a variety of media. Emphasis is on exploring responses to the human figure in the studio environment. Prerequisites: ART 290 and 332. |
| ART 332 Drawing II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues Drawing I. Emphasizes drawing as an expressive medium. Further develops conceptual and critical issues. Prerequisite: ART 133. |
| ART 333 Drawing III |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate drawing class with emphasis on individual exploration and expression. Examines color and mixed media, contemporary issues, and critical and conceptual development as they relate to drawing as an artistic medium. Prerequisites: ART 115 and 332. |
| ART 336 Figure Sculpture II |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate course using a human model as the subject for intensive observation of human anatomy. Employs full figure and head studies. Examines historical and contemporary uses of the figure in art. Prerequisite: ART 236. |
| ART 340 Photography II |
| 4 credits |
| The second term of black-and-white photography continues the study of technique and the development of content. Students increase their understanding of the synthesis of process and idea. Projects and reading assignments facilitate this synthesis. Student work is regularly critiqued to evaluate development. Further technical study includes artificial lighting, use of camera filters, and more advanced controls. Emphasis is on the development of experimental imagery. Prerequisite: ART 240 or equivalent portfolio. |
| ART 341 Photography III |
| 4 credits |
| Continues study of black-and-white photography. Covers more technical material, with emphasis on the expression of ideas through the construction of a consistent body of work primarily initiated and developed by the student. Assigns readings and holds regular critiques to evaluate portfolio progress. Covers 35mm to 120mm film formats. Prerequisite: ART 340. |
| ART 342 Color Photography |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes the expression of ideas through personal response to the aesthetic structure and psychological elements of color. It is expected that the student has begun to establish a foundation for ideas and is developing a personal philosophy through previous art or photography classes. This is not a beginning photography course. Technical instruction includes lectures and demonstrations on using camera filters and printing color negatives. Prerequisite: ART 341. |
| ART 343 Photo Mixed Media |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces cyanotype, Vandyke, and salted paper processes. Includes extensive use of orthochromatic film and mixed media processes. Also includes techniques and issues of collage and montage, image appropriation, hand-coloring, and electronic imaging as it is applied to photographic ideas. Prerequisite: ART 340. |
| ART 344 Graphic Design |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Study of design principles, philosophy, aesthetics, and current stylistic directions in graphic design. Discusses logo design, business identity papers, ad design, poster design, book cover design, the business of design, digital design, prepress, and printing. Reviews the basic features of a vector drawing program. ART 304 recommended. Prerequisite: ART 250. |
| ART 349 Comic Books and Picture Books |
| 4 credits |
| Studio introduction to creating comics and picture books. Explores concepts of visual narrative, character, book design, and story development, as well as traditional and digital illustration techniques. ART 250 recommended. Prerequisite: ART 133. |
| ART 350 Digital Print Studio |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on using the computer as a means of creating and printing images. Covers artists’ books, contemporary print work, typographic design, working in a series, and narrative/anti-narrative. Coursework is designed to assist students with developing the direction and content of their work, which culminates in an independently designed final project. Prerequisite: ART 250 and either ART 133 or 240. |
| ART 352 Digital Animation Studio |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to a range of animation ideas and techniques, with emphasis on concept, aesthetics, and experimentation. Covers principles of motion, character design, sound design, audiovisual editing, and the technical concerns of animating for video and the Internet. Students complete a series of short projects culminating in an independently designed final project. Prerequisite: ART 133 and 250. |
| ART 353 Digital 3D Modeling and Lighting Studio |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the 3D computer environment as a means of creating expressive imagery for print, video, and the Internet. Covers camera composition, modeling, lighting, texture mapping, compositing, and character and set design. Emphasizes an experimental attitude and explores the incorporation of material and perspectives from other media such as photography, drawing, and sculpture into the 3D imaging process. Prerequisite: ART 133 and 250. |
| ART 354 Digital 3D Animation Studio |
| 4 credits |
| A studio class introducing students to 3D animation as a means of creative expression and experimentation. Covers principles of motion, staging and editing action, morphing, camera and lighting composition, inverse kinematics, and character design. ART 353 recommended. Prerequisite: ART 133 and 250. |
| ART 355 Ceramics II |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate course that presents additional techniques for hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics. Examines glaze theory, calculation and composition, and low- and high-firing techniques. Includes a survey of the history of ceramics and issues in contemporary ceramics. Prerequisite: ART 255. |
| ART 385 Watercolor Painting Media |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate study of painting focusing on the use of watercolor media. Introduces watercolor and other water-based media, as well as concepts and theories related to painting as an artistic medium. ART 332 recommended. Prerequisites: ART 133 and 290. |
| ART 389 Oil Painting Media |
| 4 credits |
| Continues the study of painting media, techniques, and painting as an expressive art form. Students develop conceptual and critical skills and relate these skills to painting. Prerequisites: ART 115, 133, and 290. |
| ART 390 Intermediate Drawing and Painting Studio |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 8 credits) |
| Intermediate work in painting or drawing. Continues study of media and techniques. Explores drawing and painting as expressive art forms. Students develop conceptual and critical skills as they relate to painting and drawing. Prerequisite: Minimum 4 credits in ART 327, 333, 385, or 389. |
| ART 391 Sculpture II |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Investigates the wide range of possible formats for sculpture through the object, assemblage, installation, site-specific work, performance, and kinetics. Explores these forms by introducing multiple processes, including plaster and latex flexible mold-making; woodcarving and construction; and metal fabrication and foundry. Although traditional materials are used, students are encouraged to explore a range of nontraditional materials and mixed-media applications. Discusses the history and theory of sculpture as it relates to problem solving and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 291. |
| ART 395 Installation and Site-Specific Art |
| 4 credits |
| Intermediate studio/seminar course for focused work in installation and site-specific art. May be counted as one term of the ART 391 sequence. Prerequisites: ART 291 and 391. |
| ART 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ART 410 Printmaking III |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Explores printmaking and the application of various print processes, with emphasis on combining techniques and other art media. Encourages further exploration of personal expression through experimental approaches. Recommends engagement in national and international printmaking exhibitions and conferences. Prerequisite: 12 credits of ART 310. |
| ART 411 Special Projects in Printmaking |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Individual projects within the printmaking medium enable students to extend their studies beyond offered courses. Students devise a study proposal for instructor approval. Each student works independently, and the instructor serves as a guide throughout the course. Prerequisite: 12 credits of ART 410. |
| ART 424/524 Art Process and Education Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Explores art materials, techniques, and concepts for standards-based art education, appropriate for grades K–12. Includes strategies for developing meaningful art programming through historical, cultural, and aesthetic inquiry. Does not count as a studio elective for art majors. |
| ART 425/525 Multicultural Art Education: K–12 |
| 4 credits |
| Uses a multicultural approach to explore art-making, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism for grades K–12. Does not count as a studio elective for art majors. |
| ART 426/526 Special Studies in Painting and Drawing |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 24 credits) |
| Independent advanced studio work offered through special registration. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| ART 427/527 Figurative Painting and Drawing |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced study utilizing the human figure as subject. Studio work includes both self-generated content and study from live model. Prerequisites: ART 327, 332, plus 8 credits of 300-level studio courses. |
| ART 429/529 Issues in Art Education |
| 4 credits |
| Discusses the concepts in art and art education that form the foundation for present art education teaching practices. Does not count as a studio elective for art majors. |
| ART 441 Photography Seminar |
| 4 credits |
| Involves portfolio development, with frequent class critiques of works in progress. Readings and discussions of selected materials focus on historical and contemporary issues in art. All photograph-based media and processes are acceptable, including mixed media and installation art. Prerequisite: ART 342. |
| ART 443/543 Special Projects in Photography |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Students construct portfolios. Includes terminal projects and gallery research. Prerequisite: ART 341. |
| ART 444 Graphic Design II |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Studies advertising layout and the historical, philosophical, psychological, and cultural origins of graphic design. Includes discussion of the graphic design marketplace and business practices. Students work on a coordinated advertising campaign that includes projects in video, film, and multimedia storyboards; CD, video, or audio software package designs; magazine or brochure designs; and preparation of a final print and digital portfolio. Reviews the basic features of a page layout program. Prerequisite: ART 344. |
| ART 450/550 Special Projects in Digital Media |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 20 credits) |
| Students research, design, and execute a special project of their own in an area of digital media. Emphasizes advanced individual exploration, expression, and contemporary art issues. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 12 credits total of any combination of ART 350, 351, and 352. |
| ART 455/555 Ceramics III |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Advanced course in hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics. Directs students toward self-sufficiency in clay and glaze theory, application, and composition. Students study kiln theory, construction, and firing. They participate in the design and construction of a kiln, while planning and executing their own projects. Includes readings in ceramic history and criticism. Prerequisite: 12 credits of ART 355. |
| ART 456 Special Projects in Ceramics |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Students design and execute a special project of their own choosing or identify a particular area of research in ceramics to pursue. Projects may include stoneware production in pottery, large-scale ceramic sculpture, once-fired ceramics, glaze, raku ceramics, glaze coloration and texture, and historical aspects. |
| ART 490/590 Advanced Studio in Painting and Drawing |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Advanced work in painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media. Emphasis is on individual artistic development in predominately 2D media. Includes the development of critical and conceptual skills as they relate to artistic creation. Prerequisite: 12 credits from ART 327, 333, 385 and/or 390 in any combination. |
| ART 491/591 Sculpture III |
| 4 credits (maximum 12 credits) |
| Advanced work in the form (the object, site-specific, installation art, and mixed media) and content of sculptural media. Focuses on individual research and experimentation in relation to contemporary issues and continued critical development. Prerequisite: 12 credits of ART 391. |
| ART 492 Special Projects in Sculpture |
| 1 to 4 credits (maximum 20 credits) |
| Individual project within the sculpture media. Provides students with an opportunity to extend their involvement in sculpture beyond course offerings. Students propose a project for instructor approval. Each student works independently with guidance from the instructor. Prerequisite: ART 491. |
| ART 493 Capstone Experience |
| 2 credits |
| BA/BS art majors arrange this capstone component with their faculty advisor no later than their last quarter of junior class standing. May include museum and gallery practica or internships; applied design projects, practica, or internships; research projects in studio art and art history; student exhibitions; research projects connected with travel and study abroad; and community, public school, and campus projects in art education. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the major. |
| ART 494 Professional Practices |
| 2 credits |
| Introduction to practical considerations of continued study and practice in the visual arts. Topics include career paths and options, legal and business issues, and professional presentation standards. Students prepare a portfolio of their work and support materials commonly expected in their selected field. Art history majors prepare alternative materials. Required for all art majors. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the major. P/NP only. |
| ART 495 Installation and Site-Specific Art |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced studio/seminar course for focused work in installation and site-specific art. May be counted as one term of the ART 491 sequence. Prerequisites: Either 12 credits of ART 391 or 8 credits of ART 391 plus 4 credits of ART 395. |
ARTC ?
| ARTC 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
Art History
| ARTH 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 201 History of Art |
| 4 credits |
| Historical survey of the visual arts from the prehistoric to medieval periods. Examines selected artworks in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ARTH 202 History of Art |
| 4 credits |
| Historical survey of the visual arts from the Renaissance to the present. Examines selected artworks in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ARTH 201. |
| ARTH 301 Research and Writing about Art |
| 4 credits |
| Presents methods and techniques of research and writing for the discipline of art history. Students learn how to select and narrow a topic, conduct research, construct notes and a bibliography, and shape the material into a polished research paper. Prerequisites: ARTH 201, 202, and USEM 101, 102, 103 or WR 121, 122. |
| ARTH 311 Art and Music of the Twentieth Century to Present |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an interdisciplinary survey of the visual arts and music from the twentieth century to the present. Examines the intersections, cross-influences, and significant archetypes of visual art and music. Topics include modernism, postmodernism, primitivism, minimalism, futurism, and popular culture. ARTH 202 and MUS 201 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with MUS 311.) |
| ARTH 330 Art, Culture, and Technology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the impact of twentieth century technological, social, and historical change on our conceptions of art and culture. Using readings from cross-disciplinary sources, students explore the origins, evolution, and proliferation of new media and communications technologies, including photography, film, television, computers, and the Internet. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ARTH 344 Art, Culture, and Politics |
| 4 credits |
| Students examine the arts as an agent of social, culture, and political change during the twentieth century. Explores art from a social history perspective and traces how it intersects with the broader social dynamics of specific historical periods ranging from the radicalism of the early avant-garde to the postmodern era. ARTH 201, 202 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ARTH 360 History of American Art |
| 4 credits |
| Explores major works and trends in architecture, painting, sculpture, and related arts from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on American adaptations and indigenous American contributions. ARTH 201, 202 and HST 250, 251 recommended. |
| ARTH 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ARTH 431/531 Italian Renaissance Art |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive study of the origin and development of Renaissance art in Italy. ARTH 202 recommended. |
| ARTH 445/545 Early Modern Art |
| 4 credits |
| Examines major artistic trends and theories from the early nineteenth century through World War I. Emphasizes the social dynamics that led to the foundations of modernism. Prerequisite: ARTH 202. |
| ARTH 446/546 Contemporary Art: 1945–Present |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive study of the major trends, media, and critical theories in art since 1945. Prerequisite: ARTH 202. |
| ARTH 450/550 Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art |
| 4 credits |
| Explores artists of different races, genders, and ethnicities and considers issues of representation reflected in their art. Examines censorship, public art, and other contemporary art topics from legal, political, and cultural perspectives. |
Business Administration
| BA 110 Business, Government, and Society |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the interrelationships among business, government, and society and how they affect individuals and managers. Explores how societal conditions are continually altered by historical forces reshaping the economic, cultural, political, technological, and ecological terrain on which individuals and managers operate, as well as the force of the stakeholders, who are increasingly challenging traditional ideas about organizational ethics and social responsibility. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). (Cross-listed with PS 111.) |
| BA 111 Introduction to Business |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys business organizations, operations, and management and orients students to the major functional areas of business. Recommended for freshmen and sophomores without significant business experience. |
| BA 131 Business Computer Applications |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to basic computer concepts, software applications, and hardware processing. Students acquire basic competency by using microcomputer applications in operating environments, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application. Required business core course to be taken in the freshman year. |
| BA 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 201 Orientation to the School of Business |
| 1 credit |
| Presents an overview of business principles. Identifies and demonstrates the points at which students will gain particular knowledge during their business education. Introduces the School of Business concentrations, core class topics and objectives, writing and presentation standards, the business plan capstone, and the faculty. Required business core course to be taken in the sophomore year. |
| BA 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 211, 213 Accounting Information I, II |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the uses of fundamental accounting information for both internal and external economic decision making. Students consider financial and managerial accounting concepts from the perspectives of owners, managers, creditors, and investors. Prerequisite for BA 211: BA 131. Prerequisite for BA 213: BA 211. |
| BA 282 Applied Business Statistics |
| 4 credits |
| Covers statistical techniques and concepts used in analyzing collected data or predicting future business outcomes. Stresses an understanding and application of hypothesis testing, regression, time series, chi square, and other nonparametric techniques. The case method is used to apply statistical techniques to business data incorporating computer analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| BA 283 Advanced Business Applications of Word Processing and Electronic Presentations |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course covering all aspects of word processing and presentations, including creating and formatting paragraphs and pages, complex tables, styles and templates, envelopes and labels, outlines, drawing tools, and professional-looking presentations. Prerequisite: BA 131 or CS 115. |
| BA 310 Hotel and Motel Operations |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the organization and operations of hotels and their various departments, with emphasis on the techniques and tools of management. Introduces students to technology-based property management systems and their application to hotels. |
| BA 311 Food and Beverage Management |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the principles of food and beverage management, from concept to operation. Provides a detailed overview of the components of food service systems, including purchasing, menu-planning, production, service, sanitation, cost controls, and quality assurance. |
| BA 312 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on how the special nature of service affects the development of marketing strategies in hospitality and tourism organizations. Emphasizes key variables in corporate and property-level management and their proper application to developing strategic and marketing plans. |
| BA 320 Business, Government, and Nonprofits |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the underlying principles, values, and prescribed role of the for-profit sector, the public sector, and the nonprofit sector primarily in American society. The sector the organization resides in affects how an organization acts, responds, creates relationships, and uses resources. Explores the coordination, cooperation, collaboration, and necessary relationships among the sectors. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with PS 321.) |
| BA 330 Principles of Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the establishment of a specific target market and the subsequent development of a product or service, pricing strategies, promotional strategies, and channels of distribution designed to satisfy the needs of the market. |
| BA 331 Consumer Motivation and Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Applies psychological, sociological, and business principles to the explanation of consumer behavior. Explains the marketing strategy plan through examination of motivation, perception, and learning principles. Discusses consumer behavior case problems. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 332 Promotion Policy |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses advertising and promotion from the viewpoint of influential beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behavior. Covers advertising and promotions, personal sales, public relations, publicity, and other communication tools. Examines television, radio, newspapers, magazines, out-of-home, direct mail, and interactive media, including the Internet. Uses practical exercises for planning and designing an integrated marketing campaign using multiple media. Students are given opportunities to make managerial decisions about how to communicate with consumers. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 351, 352, 353 Financial Reporting and Analysis I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Provides a comprehensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and conventional procedures for the measurement of income and the presentation of financial data. Emphasizes accounting theory, significant business transactions, and the preparation of general-purpose financial statements. Courses must be taken in sequence. Open to nonadmitted students. Prerequisite for BA 351: BA 211. Prerequisites for BA 352 and 353: BA 211, 213, and 351. |
| BA 365 Introduction to Taxation |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of federal taxation. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. |
| BA 370 Business Law |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the fundamental subject areas of tort liabilities (both personal and property damage), contracts, and cyberlaw from both business and consumer viewpoints. The investigation of torts addresses negligence, warranty (when purchasing items), and product liability theories, with the typical defenses that are made. The coverage of general contract law is oriented toward analyzing whether or not deals are legally valid. The cyberlaw areas addressed cover basic principles of Internet law and their application. |
| BA 374 Principles of Management |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an introductory survey of management principles. Students develop an understanding of all managerial types—domestic and international, public and private, small and large. Applies a systems approach to the managerial functions of planning, leading, organizing, controlling, and staffing. |
| BA 380 Operations Management |
| 4 credits |
| Studies service and manufacturing industries, with an emphasis on management applications. Students use computers for problem solving when applicable. Topics include quality concepts, just-in-time, productivity, product design, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, facility layout, work measurement and design, and materials requirements planning. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| BA 382 Management Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Applies information science to business problem topics, including basic information system design and database concepts, information economics and decision making, systems management, and strategic issues. The case method is used to develop analytical and presentation skills in information systems topics. Participants should be familiar with basic computer applications. |
| BA 383 Advanced Business Application of Spreadsheets |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course covering all aspects of spreadsheets, including entering formulas; working with functions, formats, styles, and templates; creating and modifying charts; using spreadsheets as databases; creating pivot tables; recording macros; and using auditing and collaborative tools. Prerequisite: BA 131 or CS 115. |
| BA 384 Advanced Business Application of Databases |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in all aspects of databases, including creating a database; entering and editing data; creating queries, forms, and reports; and automating a database with macros. Prerequisite: BA 382. |
| BA 385 Principles of Finance |
| 4 credits |
| Presents the fundamentals of time-value-of-money and the application of net present value decision-making techniques. Topics may include the valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, the principles of risk and return, and the cost of capital and capital structure. (Cross-listed with PS 385.) |
| BA 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Supervised work in some field of special application and interest. Subject must be approved by the faculty member in charge. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| BA 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| (Usually taken in the senior year.) |
| BA 410/510 Special Topics |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| BA 427 Business Policy and Strategy |
| 4 credits |
| Comprehensive concluding course for all management students. Presents the basic processes required to analyze, plan, and implement business strategy in a competitive market system. Emphasizes the development of skills for integrating complex data into a plan of action used to direct a firm. Concepts learned in management, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, and economics courses are used to analyze case studies and development plans. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, 385. |
| BA 428 Applied Business Research |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes decision-making tools and research methodology in retail, service, community, and industry. Students apply research methods and procedures, problem identification, data collection, data analysis, and recommended solutions to real organizational situations and projects. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, 385. |
| BA 430A Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The first of a two-part course offered over two terms. Surveys a nonprofit manager's primary areas of responsibility including strategic planning, organizational change and development, learning organizations in nonprofit settings, and board and volunteer management. Students perform up to 10 hours of fieldwork. Prerequisite: BA 320 or BA 480. (Cross-listed with PS 430A and MM 530A.) |
| BA 430B Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The second of a two-part course offered over two terms. Requires a minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork, including interviews with nonprofit leadership, board assessments, and participation in management and governance meetings in a nonprofit setting. Fieldwork is augmented with lecture and discussion sessions, reading and journal assignments, and presentations. Prerequisites: BA 320 or BA 480 and PS 430A. (Cross-listed with PS 430B and MM 530B.) |
| BA 434/534 Sales Management |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the activities involved in managing a sales force. Includes recruiting, selection, training, compensation, supervision, and motivation. Planning areas comprise forecasting, budgeting, and territories. Also examines sales analysis and control. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 435/535 Direct Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in techniques and practices of one-to-one marketing to end-user consumers and businesses, including catalog, telemarketing, and direct mail. Includes Customer Relationship Management (CRM), advertising, database management, distribution or fulfillment, and measurements of performance and customer value. Also covers direct marketing for nonprofit organizations. Uses local direct marketing companies as examples. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. Applies to the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 436/536 Internet Marketing and E-Commerce |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in marketing goods and services in cyberspace. Extends the database development and relationship marketing skills taught in BA 435 to e-commerce and the Internet. Subjects include the increasing trend toward one-to-one marketing, Internet infrastructure, digital technology, the potential for building powerful online communities, personalization, online advertising, brand-building, product development, online pricing, customer support, transaction processing, and fulfillment. Uses local Internet marketing companies and dotcom cases as examples. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. Applies to the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce. Prerequisites: BA 330 and 435. |
| BA 441/541 Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the formulation of channel objectives and strategies, along with the appropriate tactics, policies, and practices. Emphasizes factors to consider when choosing channel intermediaries and the elements involved in an effective physical distribution system. Addresses marketing functions commonly assigned to or shared with intermediaries and issues pertaining to inventory distribution and control, order processing, customer service, and the establishment of cost-effective transportation systems. Pricing strategy includes the rationale for setting prices for products at all points in the product life cycle. Includes analysis of discount strategies. Particular emphasis is on a total system approach, viewed from a managerial perspective with practical business applications. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 444/544 Product Policy |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the processes, organizational interactions, and strategic concepts governing the development of new products and services. Involves the formation of rough ideas through market and financial analysis for the development and marketing of a product. Includes strategies and tactics for managing products over the entire lifecycle. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 445/545 Business Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the significant differences between marketing to industrial organizations and consumer retailing. Focuses on industrial buying practices, market segmentation techniques, formation of an effective marketing mix, and the impact of technology and innovation on marketing strategy. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 446/546 Retail Management |
| 4 credits |
| Examines market strategy planning for retail management. Major emphasis is on small- to medium-sized retail business plans. Discusses retail management case problems. Prerequisites: BA 330 and 331. |
| BA 447/547 International Marketing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the managerial marketing policies and practices of firms marketing their products and services in foreign countries. Provides an analytical survey of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international marketing. Emphasizes marketing activities as they relate to market structure and the marketing environment. Prerequisite: BA 330. |
| BA 451/551 Cost and Management Accounting |
| 4 credits |
| A comprehensive study of the development, presentation, and interpretation of cost information for management. Emphasizes cost behavior and control, standard costs, and cost accounting systems. Prerequisite: BA 213. |
| BA 454/554 Accounting Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Examines systems used for the accumulation, classification, processing, analysis, and reporting of accounting data, including the controls necessary for information security, data integrity, and system auditability. Extensive use of computer applications. Prerequisite: BA 351. |
| BA 455/555 Auditing I |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the auditing theory and standards followed by certified public accountants when examining the financial statements of business organizations. Covers the environment, objectives, and professional nature of auditing and the concepts of testing, sampling, evidence collection, and reporting. Prerequisite: BA 454. |
| BA 456/556 Auditing II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues the study of auditing theory and standards. Includes practical application of auditing concepts and procedures; preparation of audit programs, work papers, and reports; and computerized applications for the examination of financial statements. Prerequisite: BA 455/555. |
| BA 457 Advanced Taxation |
| 4 credits |
| Expands students’ knowledge of federal taxation, with emphasis on the taxation of business enterprises. Covers tax reporting, as well as planning and research in the areas of corporate, partnership, estate, and gift taxation. |
| BA 458/558 Advanced Accounting Topics I |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes accounting for mergers and acquisitions and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. Also includes segment and interim financial reporting. Prerequisite: BA 351. |
| BA 459/559 Advanced Accounting Topics II |
| 4 credits |
| Topics include international accounting and the global economy, accounting for foreign currency transactions, governmental accounting, and accounting for partnerships and other entities. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352. |
| BA 460/560 Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the theory and practice of accounting and financial management for not-for-profit organizations. Helps students learn about the nature and responsibilities of financial management in the nonprofit sector. Studies accrual, modified accrual, and cash-basis accounting systems, as well as the use of fund accounting. Emphasizes understanding and interpretation of nonprofit financial statements, risk management, the art of building budgets, and the importance of financials in managing an organization and nonprofit board. Open to all majors. |
| BA 465A CPA Review: Financial and Auditing |
| 2 credits |
| Reviews the information found on two parts of the CPA exam. Emphasizes learning through preparation and practice. The instructor will be available to answer questions, work through problems, explain solutions, and provide hints as to the best method to approach certain questions. Prerequisites: BA 351, 352 and 455. |
| BA 465B CPA Review: Business and Regulation |
| 2 credits |
| Reviews the information found on two parts of the CPA exam. Emphasizes learning through preparation and practice. The instructor will be available to answer questions, work through problems, explain solutions, and provide hints as to the best method to approach certain questions. Prerequisites: BA 365, 370, 451, and 454. |
| BA 470 Financial Markets and Institutions |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on depository institutions and the financial markets in which they operate. Major topics include the level, risk, and term structure of interest rates, debt and mortgage markets, bank operations, and techniques of modern financial institutions management. |
| BA 471/571 Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Students use case study methods as they apply the tools and techniques developed in BA 385 to solve multifaceted corporate financial problems. Case studies may involve capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend and investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, or multinational corporate financial decision making. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 472/572 Investments |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes investment instruments such as stocks, mutual funds, options, and other investment vehicles. Investigates the risk/return relationship and other aspects of modern portfolio theory. Also investigates efficient markets and basic stock analysis and valuation. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 473/573 International Financial Management |
| 4 credits |
| Applies financial management concepts to investment, financing, and managerial control decisions undertaken by multinational firms. Emphasizes the institutional environment of monetary arrangements, financial intermediary organizations, and balance of payment considerations that affect the international flow of capital. Prerequisite: BA 385. |
| BA 474/574 Cyberlaw |
| 4 credits |
| Covers fundamental legal concepts affecting the Internet and Web sites. Examines a variety of business settings and aids all majors in understanding how these considerations affect them personally. Emphasizes understanding of these concepts and what happens in the real world. Major topics include conflicts of law, Web copyrights, purchasing on the Internet (returns and refunds), Web site disclaimers and protection, domain names and conflicts, cyberlaw dispute resolution, linking and deep linking, and Web site design and operating considerations. |
| BA 475/575 Organizational Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Applies behavioral theories to organizational settings in business and industry. Examines the use of multidisciplinary principles to solve problems in the work world including conflict resolution, power and influence within the organization, communication and leadership, integration of individual needs with management goals, and maintenance of institutional vitality. (Cross-listed with PSY 445/545.) |
| BA 476/576 Business Ethics |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a value analysis of the role of business and personal ethics in the organizational environment. Students are exposed to ethical theories, diverse economic systems, contemporary moral issues, actual cases, and concepts of justice and social responsibility. Open to nonadmitted business students and non-business majors. |
| BA 477/577 International Business |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the international business environment. Discusses trade practices, foreign markets, public and private international institutions, and economic policies with emphasis on the diversity and management of multinational and international businesses. Prerequisite: BA 374. |
| BA 478/578 Corporate Law |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the various forms of business formation, from sole proprietorships and partnerships (general and limited) to joint ventures and corporations. Explores the pros and cons of using each, including liability and risk considerations. Also covers agency law, principal and agent liability, shareholder rights, officer and director liability, and alternative dispute resolution (i.e., mediation and arbitration). Prerequisite: BA 370. |
| BA 479/579 Small Business Start-up and Management |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys start-up, operational, and special issues particular to small and new enterprises. Emphasizes the assessment of critical factors that lead to successful entrepreneurship. Students apply their learning to a personal business plan. Prerequisites: BA 330, 380, and 385. |
| BA 480/580 Introduction to Nonprofit Theory and Management |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the important social, political, and economic aspects of organizations and activities in the third, or "independent," sector. The nonprofit sector is neither government nor business, but reflects an important part of our national economy. Explores the size, scope, history, and important structural dimensions of the sector, as well. Addresses important aspects of nonprofit management. |
| BA 481/581 Principles of Human Resource Management |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the personnel function and its relationship to the objectives of the organization. Analyzes personnel issues in selection, appraisal, and development of the work force. Surveys traditional administrative functions and trends in personnel management, including compensation and benefits, affirmative action, and grievance handling. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: BA 374. (Cross-listed with PS 434/534.) |
| BA 482/582 Labor Relations |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the laws governing employer-employee relationships, including common law, federal and state labor acts, administrative agencies, and union contracts. This legal relationship is studied within the broader context of historical trends, political policies, social expectations, and economic influences. Considers legal problems such as discrimination in employment, public employment, industrial health and safety, and minimum wages. BA 374 or EC 325 recommended. (Cross-listed with EC 482/582.) |
| BA 484/584 Business Information Systems Design |
| 4 credits |
| Advanced course in systems development focusing on business systems. Includes a feasibility study, an analysis of a current system, a high-level and detailed design of a proposed system, and implementation procedures. Also covers post-implementation review, support, and maintenance. Prerequisite: BA 382. |
| BA 485/585 Compensation Management |
| 4 credits |
| Reviews the managerial, social, and economic issues related to the payment of benefits, wages, and salaries in business organizations. Special attention is paid to tradition and inertia, competitive market theory, engineering economics, cost accounting information, and equity determinants of compensation policy. Covers applicable federal and state legislation. Demonstrates computer-assisted decision making. Prerequisite: BA 374. |
| BA 486/586 Personnel Selection and Appraisal |
| 4 credits |
| Presents the staffing and development of personnel as a special problem in strategic planning and management. Treats appraisal as part of the motivation process and a way of providing feedback to management on its investment in staff. Covers applicable federal and state legislation. Prerequisite: BA 374. |
| BA 487/587 Health, Safety, and Risk Management |
| 4 credits |
| Explores issues, programs, trends, costs, and analytical techniques that impact an organization’s insurance and safety needs. Covers risk analysis, employment benefit plans, laws and regulations, liability exposure, health enhancement, and safety management. Practitioner-taught. |
| BA 488/588 Fundamentals of Project Management |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a foundation for managing projects of all sizes for any type of organization. Covers the five traditional phases of project management and includes assessments to prepare the individual, organization, and team for project management. Introduces students to project management software and provides templates. Students apply concepts in a term project. |
| BA 497/597 Advanced Management Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Extends prerequisite foundation knowledge and skills, establishing a greater understanding of the role of information systems in organizations. Examines advanced concepts, management issues, and technologies. Uses case studies and projects to illustrate and promote further understanding of the topics. Prerequisites: BA 382. |
| BA 498/598 Women’s Issues in Management |
| 4 credits |
| Designed for both women and men. Emphasizes the roles, concerns, and legal issues affecting female managers in public and private organizations. Uses a combination of relevant organizational behavior literature from the social sciences and humanities to raise awareness about women’s issues in an organizational context. Offered only in the summer. Open to nonadmitted students and non-business majors. |
| BA 499 Business Planning |
| 4 credits |
| A comprehensive capstone course that integrates the concepts taught in the business core courses. Students exhibit knowledge of these concepts by developing a viable business plan for an existing business or a planned entrepreneurial endeavor. This plan progresses from the selection of a target market to the structuring of an organization at the manufacturing, wholesale, or retail level. It involves creating a strategy that provides a desired product or service to the selected market in a consistent, competitive, and profitable manner. Must have finished all other business core requirements and have at least a 2.5 GPA in business administration coursework at SOU. Prerequisites: BA 330, 370, 374, 380, 382, and 385. |
Biology
| BI 101 General Biology: Cells |
| 4 credits |
| Intended for non-biology majors. Examines the organization of cells, including their composition and structure, energy-trapping and use, information storage, and cell division. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: BI 101L. |
| BI 102 General Biology: Organisms |
| 4 credits |
| Intended for non-biology majors. Addresses the organization and function of multicellular organisms, with an emphasis on humans. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: BI 101. Corequisite: BI 102L. |
| BI 103 General Biology: Populations |
| 4 credits |
| Intended for non-biology majors. Covers the organization of populations, including Mendelian inheritance, adaptation to the environment, evolution, population growth, communities, ecosystems, and pollution. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: BI 101. Corequisite: BI 103L. |
| BI 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 210 Topics in Biology |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Intended for non-biology majors. Topics on contemporary society and current biology issues are chosen on the basis of their relevance to other disciplines. Lecture, discussion, and/or laboratory as deemed suitable for the topic. May not be used to meet biology major requirements. Credit determined by topic. |
| BI 211 Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Genes |
| 4 credits |
| Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Covers biological molecules, cell structure and function, and genetics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: BI 211L. |
| BI 212 Principles of Biology: Evolution and Diversity |
| 4 credits |
| Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Explores the mechanisms and results of evolution, including a survey of organism diversity. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: BI 211. Corequisite: BI 212L. |
| BI 213 Principles of Biology: Function and Ecology of Organisms |
| 4 credits |
| Introductory course intended for biology and other science majors. Covers organismal function and interactions among organisms, as well as interactions between organisms and their environments. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212. Corequisite: BI 213L. |
| BI 214 Elementary Microbiology |
| 4 credits |
| Intended for students interested in careers in chiropractic medicine, dental hygiene, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms that cause disease and the factors involved in host resistance to disease. Includes principles of disease causation and diagnosis, epidemiology, and prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Three lectures and two 90-minute laboratories. Corequisite: BI 214L. |
| BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces human structure and function, with a study of skeletal and muscular systems. Two 90-minute lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: One year of a biological science. Corequisite: BI 231L. |
| BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues study of the systems of the human body and their structure and function, including nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Two 90-minute lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 231. Corequisite: BI 232L. |
| BI 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology III |
| 4 credits |
| Continues study of the systems of the human body and their structure and function, including digestive, urogenital, and endocrine systems. Two 90-minute lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 231 and 232. Corequisite: BI 233L. |
| BI 314 Comparative Animal Physiology |
| 4 credits |
| Comparative study of respiration, circulation, digestion, energetics, and thermoregulation. Emphasizes general physiological principles and uses physical and mathematical approaches applicable to all animals. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213 and one year of general chemistry. Corequisite: BI 314L. |
| BI 317 Vertebrate Natural History |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the systematics, distribution, behavior, dormancy, population movements, population dynamics, and ecology of vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes field studies and identification. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 317L. |
| BI 327 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the functional aspects of vertebrate anatomy with an emphasis on the development and evolution of major organ systems. Laboratory includes the dissection of major vertebrate classes and the study of gross and microscopic structures. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 327L. |
| BI 330 Topics in Biology |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Intended for non-biology majors. Topics on contemporary society and current biology issues are chosen on the basis of their relevance to other disciplines. Lecture, discussion, and/or laboratory as deemed suitable for the topic. May not be used to meet biology major requirements, except in Biology Biomedical Science option. Credit determined by topic. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Additional prerequisites and corequisites determined by topic. |
| BI 331 Plant Physiology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the metabolic activities of plants. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213; CH 201, 202, 203. Corequisite: BI 331L. |
| BI 340 Introductory Ecology |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the interactions of organisms with their environments and each other, as well as population dynamics, biological communities, and ecosystem functions. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213, or ES 111, 112, and 210. Corequisite: BI 340L. |
| BI 341 Genetics |
| 4 credits |
| Includes classical and modern molecular analysis of the structure, function, and evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213, and CH 201, 202, 203. Corequisite: BI 341L. |
| BI 342 Cell Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on experimental cell biology. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213; CH 201, 202, 203. Corequisite: BI 342L. |
| BI 343 Developmental Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Covers descriptions and mechanisms of development in animals, plants, and protists. Includes differentiation, intercellular relations, regulatory substances, morphogenetic movements, and genetic regulation. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 341 and 342. Corequisite: BI 343L. |
| BI 351 Microbiology |
| 3 credits |
| Covers principles of microbiology and surveys microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses. Emphasizes organisms that significantly influence human health and the environment. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry. Corequisite: BI 353. |
| BI 353 Microbiology Laboratory |
| 3 credits |
| Includes an introduction to standard microbiology techniques, quantitative lab science, experimental design, and data analysis. One 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour labs. Corequisite: BI 351. |
| BI 381 Introduction to Complex Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces an array of topics currently becoming unified in the new interdisciplinary field of complex systems. Explores how a holistic systems approach and common analytical tools may be applied to such diverse areas as ecology, economics, genetics, physics, and social science to yield insights not obtained through a reductionist scientific approach. Topics include chaos, emergent properties, fractals, scaling, self-organization, feedback, and networks. The computer-based laboratory emphasizes emergent behavior of agent-based modeling simulations and visualization of other complex phenomena. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. Corequisite: BI 381L. |
| BI 382 Biology and Society |
| 3 credits |
| Examines timely biological issues and their implications for human society. Students participate in and lead discussions on controversial topics such as genetic engineering, the biological basis of sexual orientation and race, biodiversity and threatened habitats, and biological warfare. Two 75-minute meetings per week and a community-based learning component. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| BI 383 Science and Advocacy in Environmental Policy Debates |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the interactions of science and advocacy in the development of environmental policy. Investigates controversial environmental problems where science and advocacy are confounded and where the common good and special interests are difficult to discern. Students engage in dialogue based on analysis of case studies, including issues related to forest health, use of pesticides, resource development, global warming, and loss of biodiversity. Two 75-minute meetings. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| BI 384 Ethnobotany and Cross-Cultural Communication |
| 3 credits |
| Explores cultural diversity in the human relationship with plants and the role of plants in diverse world views. Applications of medicinal and ceremonial plants in Native American, Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese, and other practices serve as a vehicle for interpreting how different cultures understand the human place in the cosmos. Examines the interaction of divergent world views through experiential cross-cultural communication against the backdrop of a pluralist philosophical framework and modern sciences. Two 75-minute meetings. Does not fulfill biology major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| BI 385 Women in Science |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the past and current factors influencing women’s scientific career choices and the success of women in various scientific disciplines. Examines the lives and contributions of notable and contemporary women in science from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Addresses the culture of science and the role of gender in scientific inquiry. Includes small group discussions focused on assigned readings and guest-speaker presentations from women scientists in academia, government, and industry. Two 75-minute meetings. Does not fullfill biology major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| BI 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 402 Capstone Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 404 Capstone Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged (maximum 6 undergraduate credits and 9 graduate credits) |
| BI 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged (1 to 9 credits) |
| BI 410/510 Environmental Ethics |
| 3 credits |
| Examines philosophical, religious, sociopolitical, and scientific traditions influencing human conduct toward nature. Courses in ecology, evolution, and philosophy are recommended. Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. |
| BI 411/511 Special Topics |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BI 413/513 Physiological Ecology of Animals |
| 4 credits |
| Studies physiological adaptations from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Covers patterns of resource allocation, optimality theory, and functional responses to environmental variation. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 314 or 340. Corequisite: BI 413L/513L. |
| BI 414/514 Advanced Animal Physiology |
| 4 credits |
| Continues Comparative Animal Physiology (BI 314). Topics include water balance and nerve, muscle, and endocrine functions. Emphasizes a comparative approach. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 314. Corequisite: BI 414L/514L. |
| BI 415/515 Mammalogy |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the ecology, behavior, adaptations, and identification of mammals. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory, and required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: BI 317. Corequisite: BI 415L/515L. |
| BI 425/525 Molecular Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys current topics in modern molecular biology and biotechnology, including gene expression and regulation, protein interaction, genomics, and signal transduction. Emphasizes laboratory experience and the application of techniques to selected experimental problems. Includes PCR-based techniques, cloning and sequencing of genes, mutation characterization, and interpretation of sequence data using bioinformatics databases and tools. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 341; CH 332 or 335. Corequisite: BI 425L/525L. |
| BI 430/530 Biological Illustration |
| 3 credits |
| Provides all-level sketching instruction and develops observational skills needed to produce accurate pencil and pen/ink drawings. Includes hands-on training in museum and field-sketching procedures, as well as the use of hand lenses and microscopes. Provides an introduction to computer graphics. Explores and expands career capabilities and options in biology and environmental education. Includes preparation of artwork for actual publication. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: One year of biological science. Corequisite: BI 430L/530L. |
| BI 431/531 Physiological Plant Ecology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the interactions between plants and their environments. Studies the physiological mechanisms that impact plant functioning and survival, as well as adaptations to resource and climatic variation. Introduces the scientific literature in ecophysiology, as well as the technology and methodology used in this field. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 431L/531L. |
| BI 432/532 Origins and Diversity of Land Plants |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the origins of terrestrial flora and the major adaptive radiations of both living and extinct embryophytes, ferns, seed plants, and flowering plants. Emphasizes observing and interpreting plant structure and life histories in the field. Includes advanced treatment of modern plant classifications as influenced by phylogenetic analysis of paleontological and molecular evidence. Students read scientific literature addressing current problems in plant phylogenetic systematics. Two 4-hour lecture/laboratory/field sessions and weekend field trips. |
| BI 433/533 Plant Systematics |
| 4 credits |
| Includes the principles of plant classification, common plant families, and the collection and identification of Oregon plants. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Some Saturday field trips required. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. |
| BI 434/534 Plant Anatomy |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses the development of cells, tissues, tissue systems, and the organs of vascular plants. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 434L/534L. |
| BI 436/536 Algae, Fungi, and Lichens |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys morphology, lifecycles, microbial ecology, and evolutionary history in the diverse assemblage of organisms classified as algae and fungi. Focuses on symbiotic associations involving cyanobacteria, protists, and fungi with an emphasis on lichens. Uses current scientific literature to explore both theoretical questions and practical applications of knowledge about these organisms as it pertains to environmental problems, pathogens, and management of natural resources. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory, and weekend field trips. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 436L/536L. |
| BI 438/538 Conservation Biology |
| 3 credits |
| Covers ecological, evolutionary, and genetic principles relevant to the conservation of biological diversity. Includes habitat fragmentation, preserve design, the effects of disturbance on communities, introduced species, ecological restoration, and policymaking in conservation. Two 75-minute lectures. Prerequisite: BI 340. |
| BI 442/542 Bryophytes |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the morphology, life histories, systematics, ecology, floristics, and biogeography of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Emphasizes methods of field study, survey and collection protocols, training in microtechnique and microscopy needed for laboratory procedures, and use of technical literature for identification. Two 4-hour lecture/laboratory sessions and weekend field trips. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. |
| BI 444/544 Plant Identification and Field Botany |
| 3 credits |
| Intensive four-week summer field course covering identification of local flora using technical keys and descriptions. Emphasizes the recognition of common families, genera, and species of flowering plants, ferns, and conifers. Two lectures, two 90-minute laboratory sessions, and four Saturday field trips. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 444L/544L. |
| BI 445/545 Conservation of Natural Resources |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the history, principles, and practices of natural resource use and abuse, particularly by the United States. Emphasizes understanding of scientific and ecological principles and economics as the basis of sustainable human development. Two 2-hour lectures and one required field trip. Non-science majors encouraged. ES 111 and 112 recommended. Prerequisites: Explorations sequence in science and upper division standing. |
| BI 446/546 Evolution |
| 4 credits |
| Uses patterns and processes of evolutionary change as determined by mutation, selection, drift, and other mechanisms to explore the unifying principles of the biological sciences. Basic models of population genetics, phylogenetics, and systematics are used to build a conceptual framework for the study of living systems. Two 75-minute lectures and one 1-hour recitation. Prerequisites: BI 340 and 341. Corequisite: BI 446R/546R. |
| BI 450/550 Fish and Fisheries |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the distribution, life histories, and ecology of freshwater fishes, as well as the methods used in the study and management of fish populations. Covers current issues in fisheries management. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. Prerequisite: BI 340. Corequisite: BI 450L/550L. |
| BI 453/553 Community and Population Ecology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the structure, function, and analysis of natural communities and populations as revealed by theoretical and empirical methods. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 340 and MTH 112. Corequisite: BI 453L/553L. |
| BI 454/554 Plant Ecology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the structure, methods of analysis, environmental relations, and dynamics of vegetation. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 340. Corequisite: BI 454L/554L. |
| BI 456/556 Immunology |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the cellular and humoral mechanisms vertebrates use to defend themselves against infection. Emphasizes human immunology. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 342. Corequisite: BI 456L/556L. |
| BI 461/561 Biology of the Lower Invertebrates |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the classification, phylogeny, structure, natural history, and ecology of the lower invertebrates (sponges to starfish) and protozoans. Overnight field trip to the coast required. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 461L/561L. |
| BI 462/562 Biology of the Higher Invertebrates |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the classification, phylogeny, structure, natural history, and ecology of the higher invertebrates (segmented worms to arthropods and mollusks). Overnight field trip to the coast required. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. |
| BI 466/566 Entomology |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and classification of insects. Includes local field trips to explore and collect insects in a variety of habitats. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. |
| BI 470/570 Herpetology |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the ecology, behavior, adaptations, and identification of reptiles and amphibians. Two lectures and one 5-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. Prerequisite: BI 317. Corequisite: BI 470L/570L. |
| BI 471/571 Ornithology |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the diversity, origins of flight, structural and physiological adaptations, reproduction, migration, and other aspects of avian behavior and ecology. Includes fieldwork in visual and auditory recognition of birds and the study of their habits. Two lectures, one 4-hour laboratory, and field trips (including some on weekends). Prerequisite: BI 317. Corequisite: BI 471L/571L. |
| BI 474/574 Topics in Entomology |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the historical, modern, and potential importance of insects in material production, medicine, forensics, forestry, and agriculture. Two 75-minute meetings. BI 466 recommended. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. |
| BI 475/575 Aquatic Ecology |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater environments. Emphasizes field sampling, laboratory analyses, and identification of major taxonomic and functional groups of aquatic organisms. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. Prerequisite: BI 340. Corequisite: BI 475L/575L. |
| BI 480/580 Animal Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Covers classical and current concepts and controversies regarding animal behavior, including individual and social behavioral patterns of vertebrates and invertebrates. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. BI 317 recommended. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213. Corequisite: BI 480L/580L. |
| BI 485/585 Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the theory and practice of scanning electron microscopy, with emphasis on the preparation of biological materials. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: BI 211, 212, 213 and an additional year of upper division biological science. Corequisite: BI 485L/585L. |
| BI 490 Senior Research in Organismal Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to organismal biology. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation, write a scientific report, and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. This course satisfies the biology capstone requirement. Prerequisites: Senior standing, MTH 243, and BI 314 or 331. |
| BI 491 Senior Research in Cell and Molecular Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to cell or molecular biology. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation, write a scientific report, and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. Satisfies the biology capstone requirement. Prerequisites: Senior standing, MTH 243, and BI 341. |
| BI 492 Senior Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
| 4 credits |
| Topics may vary with instructor. Focuses on scientific inquiry related to ecology or evolution. Students conduct an independent literature review and an experimental or observational investigation, write a scientific report, and deliver an oral presentation to faculty and peers. Satisfies the biology capstone requirement. Prerequisites: Senior standing, MTH 243, and BI 340. |
| BI 522 Techniques of Field Interpretation |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces elements of lesson design and field techniques useful for gathering information relevant to ecosystems and human impact. In addition to designing and teaching lessons, students develop activities in which others engage in learning about natural resources and resource use. Summers only. |
| BI 523 Natural History of the Pacific Northwest |
| 3 to 9 credits |
| Ten-day natural history summer expedition. Includes camping and hiking trips to study the biotic and geologic processes in the landscape and the influence of humans on the land. Destinations change yearly and include the high deserts, the mountains and plateaus of central Oregon, coastal forests and shores, and the Cascades and Klamath Mountains. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| BI 590 Natural Resource Management |
| 3 credits |
| Intensive field course examining the ecology and management practices of the forest, water, fisheries, range, and other natural resources based on field trips and discussions with local experts. Explores current resource issues and provides information, ideas, and contacts for the development and implementation of an interpretive program. Summers only. |
| BI 591 Interpretive Practices |
| 3 credits |
| Intensive field course offering an introduction to interpretive techniques. Includes interpretive talks, guided walks, self-guided nature trails, slide shows, interpretive signage, and living history demonstrations. Emphasizes visits to local interpretive sites and the development of activities. Summers only. |
| BI 592 Environmental Education Internship |
| 1 to 3 credits |
| Involves a supervised work experience in a group such as the Environmental Education Center, where the work is relevant to environmental education. Students keep records during the internship, then give a written report and an oral presentation to students in the Environmental Education Program and other interested students and faculty. |
Criminology and Criminal Justice
| CCJ 230 American Criminal Justice System |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the functional areas of criminal justice in the U.S. Covers law enforcement, criminal courts, sentencing, penal institutions, and community-based sanctions. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives on components of the criminal justice system, as well as the legal and constitutional frameworks in which they operate. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| CCJ 231 Introduction to Criminology |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys descriptive, empirical, and theoretical issues in the study of crime and delinquency. Considers the roles of social, cultural, economic, political, psychological, chemical, biological, and ideological factors in the causes and treatment of criminal behaviors. Exposes students to the major theoretical perspectives in the field, as well as to the critiques and uses of these perspectives in the prevention of and response to crime. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| CCJ 241 Introduction to Law Enforcement |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the roles and public expectations of law enforcement and the police. Involves task analysis of municipal and county police and examines police discretion. Covers minorities and women in policing, the education and training of police, the dangers of policing, the police and change, and a brief introduction to community policing and police issues. |
| CCJ 251 Introduction to Criminal Law |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the criminal justice process, from arrest to exhaustion of post-conviction remedies. Introduces students to such substantive criminal law topics as the elements of a crime, defenses to criminal liability, definitions of key crimes, search and seizure, confession and interrogation, and pretrial and trial procedures. Familiarizes students with the jurisdiction, structure, and purpose of the federal and state courts. Serves as a prerequisite for many upper division criminology and criminal justice courses. |
| CCJ 271 Introduction to Corrections |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the American correctional system. Provides an overview of local, state, and federal correctional agencies. Examines the history and development of correctional policies and practices, criminal sentencing, jails, prisons, alternative sentencing, prisoner rights, rehabilitation, and parole and probation. Explores current philosophies of corrections and the debates surrounding the roles and effectiveness of criminal sentences, institutional procedures, technological developments, and special populations. |
| CCJ 301 Probation, Parole, and Community-Based Sanctions |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the sociological and criminal justice aspects of the development and current practices of probation, parole, community-based corrections, and intermediate sanctions. Emphasizes the role of community involvement in the treatment and control of individuals in the correctional process. Exposes students to such topics as probation, parole, restitution, community service, deferred prosecution, work release, halfway houses, group homes, and other community-corrections strategies. Prerequisite: Students starting under the 2004–05 catalog need to complete CCJ 271 before taking this course. |
| CCJ 321 Criminal Investigation |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the principles, procedures, and methods used in criminal investigation. Covers sources of information, methods of data collection, interviewing, and the types and power of physical evidence. |
| CCJ 331 Theories of Criminal Behavior |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an advanced, in-depth analysis of the major theories of crime and delinquency. Examines theories in historical context, with emphases on biological, psychological, sociological, and political frameworks. Prerequisite: Students starting under the 2006–2007 catalog need to complete CCJ 230 or CCJ 231 before taking this course. |
| CCJ 341 Correctional Institutions |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an in-depth examination of the social and historical foundations of the American correctional institution. Focuses on the structure and social processes of institutions of confinement in relation to treatment and rehabilitation. Includes a systematic evaluation of recidivism, general and specific deterrence, rehabilitation, incapacitation, and retribution in relation to the American correctional system. Emphasizes philosophies of punishment, sentencing strategies, the prison community, alternatives to incarceration, and reform efforts. Prerequisite: Students starting under the 2004–05 catalog need to complete CCJ 271 before taking this course. |
| CCJ 346 Computer Forensics |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the technologies, techniques, and responsibilities of criminal or civil investigation that involves computers, computer networks, network service providers, and electronic evidence. Explores various ways in which a computer or computer network can be associated with a crime. Examines computer and networking technologies. Explores rules of evidence and proof. Emphasizes maintaining an evidentiary trail through computer data and network activity. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with CS 346.) |
| CCJ 347 Crime in Cyberspace |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an introduction to the practical aspects of understanding crime on the Internet through computer investigations. Students will examine the impact to the criminal justice system because of computers, computer applications, and the benefits and challenges of the World Wide Web, copyright laws, privacy issues and laws, computer crime statistics and trends, constitutional issues, risks of computer failures, computers in the workplace, cyber-terrorism, and responsibilities of the criminal justice professional in the growing cyber-community. Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 251. |
| CCJ 351 Criminal Law |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the nature, origins, and purposes of criminal law, constitutional limits on criminal law, general principles of criminal liability, complicity and vicarious criminal liability, inchoate crimes, defenses to criminal liability, and crimes against persons, public morality, and the government. Prerequisite: CCJ 251. |
| CCJ 361 Juvenile Delinquency |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the statistics, trends, characteristics, and causes of juvenile delinquency. Discusses biological, psychological, and sociological theories. Examines the relationships between juvenile delinquency and the socialization process, family environment, and social structure. Introduces the theories of delinquency, social influences on delinquency, the history of the juvenile justice system, the juvenile justice process, and the focus on prevention models currently used in the U.S. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: CCJ 230 or 231. |
| CCJ 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CCJ 405 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CCJ 407/507 Seminar: Special Topics |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a critical analysis of selected criminal justice areas, with emphasis on individual research projects. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| CCJ 409 Capstone: Research |
| 1 credit |
| Prerequisites: Criminology and criminal justice major, 140 credit hours completed, supporting coursework, and instructor consent. |
| CCJ 409L Capstone: Practicum-Internship |
| Credits to be arranged (3 credits required for major, but up to 14 credits may be taken) |
| Prerequisites: Criminology and criminal justice major, 120 credit hours completed, supporting coursework, and instructor consent. |
| CCJ 412 Law of Criminal Evidence |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an in-depth analysis of the controlling rules of evidence and proof applied in criminal cases. Major topics include relevancy, hearsay, impeachment, cross-examination, the Confrontation Clause, real and demonstrative evidence, privilege, scientific and expert testimony, authentication of evidence (laying the foundation), judicial notice, and legal presumptions. Prerequisite: CCJ 251. |
| CCJ 413 Law of Criminal Procedures |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the balance between individual and societal rights. Explores the limitations of governmental actions as provided by state and federal constitutions, statutes, and case law with regard to criminal investigations (search, seizure, confessions, and interrogations), pretrial procedures (plea bargaining, grand juries, and preliminary hearings), and trial procedures (right to counsel, juries, bail, and appellate procedures). Prerequisite: CCJ 251. |
| CCJ 414 Law of Corrections |
| 4 credits |
| Covers various sentencing methods used in the U.S., including indeterminate, determinate, and mandatory sentencing guidelines. Addresses diversion, plea bargaining, probation and parole, competency to stand trial, insanity, the death penalty, and the structure and administration of probation, parole, and post-prior supervision. Prerequisites: CCJ 251 and 271. |
| CCJ 416/516 Community Policing |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the philosophies, programs, problems, and definitions surrounding the concept of community policing. Offers an analysis of recent changes in U.S. policing. Prerequisite: CCJ 241. |
| CCJ 417 Police Problems and Issues |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the major issues of modern policing, including recruitment, selection, hiring, retention, training, education, women, change, limited resources, and the political economy of policing. Prerequisite: CCJ 241. |
| CCJ 430/530 Crime Control Theories and Policies |
| 4 credits |
| Examines traditional and innovative practices of crime prevention and repression. Surveys programs designed to reduce criminal behavior and risk factors associated with criminal behavior in schools, communities, and families. Analyzes policies and practices linked to crime prevention and control, with an emphasis on program evaluation and measurement of success. Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 241 and 251. |
| CCJ 431 Applied Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys issues involved in research design and methods used to test theories of crime and delinquency, including surveys, experiments, field research, and secondary data analysis. Examines contemporary research studies that test the empirical validity of criminological theories. Includes theory testing through development of research proposals. Prerequisite: CCJ 331. |
| CCJ 451/551 Criminal Justice Leadership |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the criminal justice process and its effects on practitioners, clients, and the public. Studies the resources, organization, and leadership involved. Emphasizes the influence leaders exert on the effectiveness of the organization. Examines the construct of bureaucracy and the major philosophical camps of leadership. Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 241 and 251. |
| CCJ 460 Comparative Criminal Justice |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the global crime scene and criminal justice systems of other nations. Reviews the major families of law and other nations’ approaches, philosophies, and methods of dealing with their national crime. Topics include cross-national crime data and comparisons, the roles of substantive and procedural law within the nation, and the structure, practices, and training of police, corrections, courts, and court personnel. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 241 and 251. |
| CCJ 461 Terrorism |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the emergence of modern terrorism from several different areas of the world. Students will acquire knowledge of the terrorist philosophy and how the history of terrorism has influenced subsequent movements, as well as attaining an appreciation for the complexity and challenge of terrorism, identifying elements of the criminological perspective of terrorism, examining viewpoints of various experts in the field of counter terrorism, and taking a critical look at the research of terrorism and irregular warfare in the twenty-first century. Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 251. |
| CCJ 462 Criminal Forensic Investigations |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the role of forensic investigation in the field of law enforcement. Students examine sophisticated methods of evidence-gathering through forensics and explore the various components that make up the realm of forensic investigations. Students are exposed to the emergence of modern technology from several different areas of forensics. This course is designed for criminology majors and introduces the student to the use of forensic investigative techniques. Details from actual criminal cases will be used as examples. Topics covered include forensic pathology and related specialties, evaluation of crime scenes, forensic science and laboratory, forensic engineering, cyber-technology, forensic applications of social sciences, and the legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles and theories relevant to the scientific investigation of criminal forensic investigations. Prerequisites: CCJ 230 or 231; CCJ 321. |
Chemistry
| CH 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the structure, properties, and composition of matter and chemical changes. Designed primarily to help the non-science major understand the function, importance, and capabilities of chemistry in our environment and culture. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: CH 100L. |
| CH 101 Environmental Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the basic chemical principles as applied to areas of current interest and concern in the natural environment and modern technology. Includes such topics as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, use of pesticides and fertilizers, and energy production. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: CH 100. Corequisite: CH 101L. |
| CH 195 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 201. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 201. |
| CH 196 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 202. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 202. |
| CH 197 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 203. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 203. |
| CH 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 201 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties of elements, models of chemical bonding, and molecular geometry and its influence on molecular properties. CH 201, 204 and CH 202, 205 are approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 204. |
| CH 202 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Applies principles presented in CH 201 to the study of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. Principles of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics are introduced and applied to the study of aqueous and gas-phase chemical reactions. CH 201, 204 and CH 202, 205 are approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 201 and MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 205. |
| CH 203 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of chemical equilibrium and their application to the study of aqueous acid-base reactions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CH 202 and MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 206. |
| CH 204 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: CH 201. |
| CH 205 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of intermolecular interactions, stoichiometric relationships, and their application to the synthesis, identification, and analysis of chemical compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 201 and 204. Corequisite: CH 202. |
| CH 206 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments in this laboratory illustrate the fundamental principles of chemical equilibria and their application to chemical analysis through the use of volumetric and electrochemical methods. Prerequisites: CH 202 and 205. Corequisite: CH 203. |
| CH 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 300 Forensic Investigation |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the scientific techniques used in crime investigation. Involves the analysis of physical evidence and covers aspects of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and criminology. Three lectures. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| CH 301 Forensic Investigation Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Gives students hands-on experience with scientific procedures and techniques as they apply to forensic investigation. One 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| CH 314 Chemical Research Communication I |
| 1 credit |
| Prepares students to conduct their Capstone Research Project (CH 497, 498, 499). Students select a research project and learn how to retrieve, organize, and cite chemical information using hard copy and online sources. Focuses on resources appropriate to analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry in the areas of biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and materials science. Prerequisite: CH 335. |
| CH 315 Chemical Research Communication II |
| 1 credit |
| Examines the components of standard chemical research articles and oral presentations. Students prepare a literature review paper and oral presentation based on their capstone research topic. One lecture. Prerequisite: CH 314. |
| CH 316 Chemical Research Communication III |
| 1 credit |
| Continued study of chemical research writing and presentations. Students prepare a review paper, research proposal, and oral presentation relating to their capstone research project. Students explore current topics in chemical ethics. One lecture. Prerequisite: CH 315. |
| CH 331 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduction to the structures and reactions of organic compounds, oriented for students in the biological sciences. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 202. Corequisite: CH 337. |
| CH 332 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Continued study of organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on the chemical principles underlying biological and health sciences. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 331. Corequisite: CH 338. |
| CH 334 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the physical and chemical properties of the compounds of carbon. Focuses on molecular structure analysis and naming of organic compounds. Provides an introduction to reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopic structure determination of organic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 202. Corequisite: CH 337. |
| CH 335 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on the stereochemistry of organic compounds and its influence on chemical reactivity. Presents organic reactions as tools for the research scientist to use in synthesis and as illustrations of the principles underlying chemical behavior. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 334. Corequisites: CH 340 and 340L. |
| CH 336 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces additional organic reactions and their use in the synthesis of complex molecules. Presents current applications of organic chemistry in the preparation and reactivity of polymers and biomolecules. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 335. Corequisites: CH 341 and 341R. |
| CH 337 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Examines the theory and application of basic techniques used in the purification and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 206. Corequisite: CH 337R. |
| CH 338 Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Continues the study of organic laboratory techniques, including some elementary spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 337. Corequisites: CH 332 and 338R. |
| CH 340 Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the theory and practical uses of spectroscopy for the structural characterization of organic compounds. Includes use of an infrared spectrophotometer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 337. Corequisites: CH 335 and 340L. |
| CH 341 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Explores the synthesis, isolation, and purification of organic and bioorganic compounds. Includes extensive use of chromatography and spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 337 and 340. Corequisites: CH 336 and 341R. |
| CH 344 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334. Corequisite: CH 334. |
| CH 345 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335. Corequisite: CH 335. |
| CH 346 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336. Corequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 350 Introductory Biochemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys structures and reactivities of biomolecules, with an emphasis on enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolic processes, and bioenergetics. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 332 or 336. |
| CH 371 Computer Applications in Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Trains students in writing computer programs with applications to various problems of chemical importance. Languages and software used include BASIC and Mathcad for Windows. Students use the Department of Chemistry’s microcomputers and learn methods involving computer graphics for analysis of experimental data. Three 1-hour lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and MTH 252. Corequisite: CH 441. |
| CH 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 411/511 Inorganic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys contemporary theories and their application to inorganic compounds. Lecture topics include symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, reaction mechanisms, periodicity, acids and bases, aqueous and nonaqueous solutions, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds, and descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 441. Corequisite: CH 414. |
| CH 414/514 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Studies inorganic compounds and complexes, including the synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: CH 411. |
| CH 421 Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include equilibria in gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical methods of analysis, along with a brief introduction to spectroscopy and analytical separations. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206. Corequisite: CH 422. |
| CH 422 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Involves students in quantitative analytical laboratory work, including gravimetric, volumetric, and a limited number of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206. Corequisite: CH 421. |
| CH 425/525 Instrumental Analysis |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, voltammetry, and other topics. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: CH 421, 422, and 441. Corequisite: CH 426. |
| CH 426/526 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Emphasizes basic electronics, the application of instrumental techniques, the optimization of instrumental parameters, and the treatment of data. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 421, 422, and 441. Corequisite: CH 425. |
| CH 427 Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Integrated laboratory course covers the instrumental analysis and characterization of inorganic or organic compounds. Involves the synthesis of an inorganic or organic compound, followed by analysis and characterization using a variety of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 340, 414, and 426. |
| CH 434 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led, team-learning workshops focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 435 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 436 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 441/541 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| A detailed theoretical study of the macroscopic behavior and microscopic structure of matter using mathematical models. Topics include real and ideal gases, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, and the development and application of thermodynamics to problems of chemical interest. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206, MTH 252, and either PH 201, 202, and 203 or PH 221, 222, and 223. Corequisite: CH 371. |
| CH 442/542 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development and application of thermodynamics to solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, as well as statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 441. |
| CH 443/543 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the theory and application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 442. |
| CH 444/544 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience involving computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Provides experience in programming in BASIC and Mathcad. Experiments utilize student-written software for collection and analysis of experimental data. Emphasizes data collection for device calibration and collection of thermodynamic data. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 371 and 441. |
| CH 445/545 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience emphasizing data collection and analysis in chemical reaction kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. Prerequisites: CH 371, 442, and 444. Corequisite: CH 443. |
| CH 451/551 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the chemistry of biological systems, including underlying organic, thermodynamic, and chemical principles. Introduces biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 332 or 336. |
| CH 452/552 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Systematic assessment of metabolism, including major oxidative and biosynthetic pathways. Includes aspects of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, metabolic regulation, derivation of metabolic energy, and metabolic defects as they relate to the basis of disease. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 451. |
| CH 453/553 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of molecular genetics as they apply to biochemical systems. Includes cellular repair mechanisms, recombinant DNA technologies, and a detailed look at the processes of DNA replication, transcription and translation, and genetic regulation. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 452. |
| CH 454/554 Biochemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Application of contemporary biochemical techniques to protein purification, protein structural analysis, and enzyme kinetics. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 451. Corequisite: CH 452. |
| CH 455/555 Biochemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces tools of nucleic acid analysis, lipid chemistry, and natural product isolation and characterization. One 3-hour lab. Prerequisites: CH 452 and 454. Corequisite: CH 453. |
| CH 460 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the principles of forensic identification analysis and comparison of biological evidentiary samples such as blood, semen, saliva, and other biological samples and tissues. Explores electrophoresis, DNA extraction procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA typing, sex and race determination, methods of DNA analysis and detection, and other topics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 341 and CH 451. |
| CH 464 Forensic Toxicology and Arson/Explosives Detection |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the concepts of analytical chemistry as they apply to toxicology and arson and explosives detection. Includes the pharmacology and toxicology of commonly encountered abused and toxic substances along with the characterization of physical evidence collected at the scene of a fire or explosion. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 340, 425, 426. |
| CH 481 Advanced Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Offers lecture and laboratory exposure to single- and multi-dimensional NMR experiments, IR, and MS. Emphasizes small group interaction, problem solving, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: CH 340. |
| CH 482 Forensic Research Project |
| 3 credits |
| Immerses students in a laboratory-based research project of interest to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab (NFWFL) in Ashland. Provides experience with scientific research methodologies and instrumentation in collaboration with researchers at both the NFWFL and the SOU Chemistry Department. A minimum of six hours a week of scheduled research time is recommended. There is a mandatory meeting in the winter term with researchers at the NFWFL. Prerequisites: CH 425 and 426. |
| CH 485/585 Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Advanced course covering special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. Prerequisites and credits vary with topic. May be repeated for credit with different topics. |
| CH 497 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| Designed as a practical application of students’ accumulated knowledge. Typically involves supervised study or research, which may be conducted inside or outside the department. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. |
| CH 498 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project begun in CH 497. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: CH 497. |
| CH 499 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project pursued in CH 498. Entails substantial library research, writing, and oral presentation components. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: CH 498. |
Communication
| COMM 125 Interpersonal Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on message exchange in dyadic interaction. Emphasizes development of various communication skills in interpersonal contexts. |
| COMM 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| COMM 200 Communication Across Cultures |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an introduction to cultural and intercultural communication. Students are exposed to a variety of ways in which cultures and communication intersect through readings, lectures, and guest speakers from the multicultural community. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| COMM 201 Media Across Cultures |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a critical evaluation of how the media influence individual and societal perceptions, values, and behavior. Examines a variety of media systems and practices across cultures that contribute to individual and collective meaning; analyzes how that process shapes communication practices. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes the development of public speaking abilities and critical awareness of the processes, content, and forms of oral communication. Open to freshmen and sophomores who do not have previous speech experience. |
| COMM 225 Small Group Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the communication variables within the small, task-oriented group. Emphasizes the decision-making process. |
| COMM 300 Research Strategies |
| 4 credits |
| Examines key concepts and methods for gathering and evaluating information. Students gain an understanding of the research processes within the field of communication, from formulating a research question and organizing a search strategy to hands-on research and academic writing. Prerequisite course for all 400-level courses. Prerequisites: COMM 200, 201 and either USEM 101, 102, or 103. |
| COMM 301 Communication Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Examines a broad range of communication theories within the dyadic, group, organizational, public, intercultural, and mass communication contexts. Prerequisites: COMM 200 and 201. |
| COMM 310 Advanced Public Speaking |
| 4 credits |
| Public speaking course for students who have taken an introductory course and college juniors and seniors with experience in public speaking who have not taken COMM 210. Emphasizes content strategies, alternate organizational patterns, speaking styles, and use of language. |
| COMM 324 Nonverbal Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the nonlinguistic aspects of human communication. Students review empirical literature and participate in exercises to promote awareness of and skill development in nonverbal communication. Prerequisite: COMM 125. |
| COMM 330 Interviewing and Listening |
| 4 credits |
| Examines and develops interviewee and interviewer skills in job selection interviews, as well as social scientific interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. |
| COMM 342 Persuasion |
| 4 credits |
| Study and practice of persuasive communication. Examines social and psychological foundations, ethical issues, and contemporary theory and practice. Prerequisite: COMM 210. |
| COMM 343 Argumentation, Debate, and Critical Thinking |
| 4 credits |
| Explores critical thinking through creating, defending, and critiquing propositions of value and policy. Teaches argumentative strategies for political and competitive debate. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: COMM 210. |
| COMM 370 Mass Communication Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces and analyzes various social scientific and critical theoretical models of mass communication. Emphasizes the relationship of these theories to mass media in today’s society. Prerequisite: COMM 201. |
| COMM 377 Activities |
| 1 to 4 credits a term (maximum 12 credits) |
| Supervised on-campus communication activity approved by the Communication Department chair or designee. Includes the application of principles and theories of communication in educational, professional, and community settings. See Academic Credit Policies for credit information. |
| COMM 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| COMM 401/501 Research* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| *COMM 501, 505, and 507 are limited to 12 credits singly or in combination. |
| COMM 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| COMM 405/505 Reading and Conference* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| *COMM 501, 505, and 507 are limited to 12 credits singly or in combination. |
| COMM 407/507 Seminar* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| *COMM 501, 505, and 507 are limited to 12 credits singly or in combination. |
| COMM 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| COMM 409/509 Practicum/Internship |
| Credits to be arranged (maximum 15 credits) |
| Supervised off-campus internship approved by the Communication Department chair or designee. Includes the application of principles and theories of communication in educational, professional, and community settings. See Academic Credit Policies for credit information. Prerequisite: COMM 300. |
| COMM 410 Capstone |
| 1 to 2 credits a term (maximum 12 credits) |
| Course project, research paper, teaching assistantship, internship, or practicum supervised by a faculty member. Project synthesizes four years of learning and includes a written and oral presentation. Prerequisites: COMM 300 and instructor consent. |
| COMM 411 Intensive Experiential Learning |
| 12 credits |
| Students explore career interests by working full time for one term under academic supervision in a career-oriented environment. Cooperative education integrates academic study and cooperative work. Prerequisite: COMM 409. |
| COMM 412/512 Evaluation of Public Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys and applies the major classical and twentieth-century approaches to analysis and criticism of public communication. Emphasizes understanding and applying various models of analysis. Prerequisites: COMM 300 and either COMM 342 or 343. |
| COMM 425/525 Gender and Human Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the function of communication in the social construction of gender. Exposes students to historical and contemporary prescriptions relating to women’s and men’s verbal and nonverbal behaviors within a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: COMM 125 and 300. |
| COMM 441/541 International Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Covers historical and contemporary perspectives regarding global communication, including media systems, technologies, coverage, representations, flow of information, advertising, public relations, and development communication. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: COMM 300. |
| COMM 455/555 Negotiation and Conflict |
| 4 credits |
| Explores negotiation and conflict across a variety of contexts (e.g., interpersonal, organizational, international). Students develop skills for productively managing their own conflicts and negotiation contexts. Prerequisites: COMM 125 and 300. |
| COMM 460/560 Topics in Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected topics in communication based on interest and need. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisites: COMM 200, 201, 300 and those determined by topic. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: |
| COMM 460A Women Transforming Language |
| 4 credits |
| Explores how diverse groups of feminists have transformed the history of Western rhetorical theory. Requires research on one significant feminist to advance the ongoing academic conversation about women’s additions to and revisions of rhetoric. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| COMM 460B Communication and Third-World Development |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the strategic application of communication technologies and practices to effect social and economic change in third-world nations and regions. Includes historical, theoretical, and practical exploration of the field of development communication; critical responses to dominant paradigms of development; and emergent or alternative approaches to development and communication that seek empowerment, participation, social justice, and cultural autonomy in marginalized or impoversihed communities throughout the world. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| COMM 470/570 Gender, Race, and Media |
| 4 credits |
| Considers how the media contribute to the social construction of masculinity, femininity, and race. Examines the potential effects of mainstream media messages on the self and others, including the role of the media in shaping reality. Also explores the portrayal of power in media images. Prerequisites: COMM 201 and 300. |
| COMM 471/571 History of Mass Media |
| 4 credits |
| Reviews the major events, trends, concepts, and persons involved in the growth and development of mass media in the United States. Prerequisites: COMM 201 and 300. |
| COMM 475/575 Organizational Communication |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the formal and informal channels of the message movement (up, down, and lateral) in modern profit and nonprofit organizations. Examines the role of communication in different theoretical approaches (e.g., classical, cultural, systems, and human resources) and organizational processes (e.g., assimilation, leadership, and decision making). Prerequisites: COMM 125 or 225 and COMM 300. |
| COMM 481/581 Mass Media Law |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the constitutional freedoms and statutory limitations affecting mass media in the U.S. Topics include freedom of the press, the right of privacy, libel, media and the courts, copyright, broadcast and cable regulation, obscenity, access to information, advertising regulation, and freedom of the scholastic press. Prerequisites: COMM 201 and 300. |
| COMM 491/591 Mass Media Ethics |
| 4 credits |
| Explores ethical theories and analyzes major ethical questions facing mass media, such as invasion of privacy, campaign coverage, compassion versus need-to-know, revealing information sources, conflict of interest, advertising content, and coverage of crime and violence. Prerequisites: COMM 201 and 300. |
Computer Science
| CS 109 Practicum |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| CS 115 Microcomputer Applications I |
| 4 credits |
| Introductory, hands-on course that surveys computer applications, including operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, and databases. |
| CS 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 200 Computer Science I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces programming, including fundamental control and data structures. |
| CS 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 210 Web Development I |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an introduction to Web design. Students learn how to create Web pages using XHTML and a Web development software package. Web pages will include frames, forms, cascading style sheets, animation, and sound. Students will also gain exposure to a popular scripting language that will enable them to add additional functionality to their Web pages. Script language concepts will include variables, loops, conditions, and arrays. Prerequisites: CS 115 or demonstrated computer literacy. |
| CS 226 An Introduction to UNIX |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces nonmajors to UNIX. Topics may include the characteristics of multiuser systems, ways to get help, remote access, the UNIX file system, UNIX commands, editing, and mail, with an introduction to command files and programming in UNIX if time permits. Programming experience recommended. Note: Students who have already taken CS 426 may not receive credit for this course. |
| CS 250 Web Development II |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on Web application development. Students learn how to create dynamically generated Web pages using server-side scripting. Language concepts include searching databases, filtering and displaying results, form processing, passing data between pages, user authentication, session tracking, and other techniques for enhanced functionality. Prerequisites: CS 210 or demonstrated programming proficiency. |
| CS 257 Computer Science II |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces object-oriented programming. Reinforces the fundamental control and data structures of computer science and introduces data abstraction, classes, objects, polymorphism, and inheritance. Prerequisite: CS 200. |
| CS 258 Computer Science III |
| 4 credits |
| Covers pseudocode, program documentation, input, output, generic methods, exception handling, and an object-oriented introduction to data structures. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 275 Machine Structures and Assembly Language |
| 4 credits |
| Uses assembly language concepts to illustrate machine architecture and the translation of features in higher level programming languages. Discusses hardware features and capabilities and introduces direct video access and simple interrupt processing. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 310 Information Technology: Legal and Ethical Issues |
| 4 credits |
| Inquires into the ethical and legal implications of the products, activities, and behaviors of digital technology users, emphasizing U.S. laws and technology. Examines digital works, copyright laws, software, business practice patents, and a few significant court cases that raise fundamental constitutional issues. Enables students to understand the complex laws surrounding digital technology and to be able to form sound ethical and legal positions in the digital world. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with PHL 310.) |
| CS 312 Simulation |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the theoretical and practical foundations of computer simulation. Studies simulations of discrete and continuous systems. Assigns projects using standard higher programming languages, as well as currently available simulation languages. Prerequisites: CS 257 and MTH 243. |
| CS 313 Introduction to Game Programming |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the design and programming techniques used to create computer games. Examines how user interface design, graphics, sound, data structures, and artificial intelligence are combined in highly interactive applications. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 315 Computer Imaging |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces basic image-processing techniques, file formats, display methods, and the importance of imaging in the business and scientific communities. Topics include point, area, and geometric processing techniques; convolution techniques; and image enhancement. Prerequisite: CS 257 or equivalent programming experience. |
| CS 316 Computer Graphics I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces computer graphics and develops a graphics kernel system for use in several graphics projects. Presents the use of matrices to effect transformations of graphics displays, perspective, clipping, scaling, and hidden line techniques. Prerequisite: CS 367. |
| CS 326 Systems Software and Architecture |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a functional, systems-level review of computing equipment and the organization of components and devices into computer architectural configurations. In addition to learning how to configure computer systems, students complete a research paper and presentation on some component within a computer system. Prerequisite: CS 200. Corequisite: CS 326L. |
| CS 336 Networks I |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys local area network (LAN) systems with a focus on data communications. Explores serial transmission, LAN setup and administration, communication models (e.g., TCP and OSI), and protocols. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 345 End User Computing |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the information center concept and its methods for system configuration, as contrasted with the traditional lifecycle development methodologies. Includes information center techniques for providing consultation and assistance in the assembly and testing of systems components. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 346 Computer Forensics |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the technologies, techniques, and responsibilities of a criminal or civil investigation involving computers, networks, Internet service providers, and electronic evidence. Explores the ways a computer or a computer network can be associated with a crime. Examines rules of evidence and proof. Emphasizes maintaining an evidentiary trail through computer data and network activity. Reviews the responsibilities of the computer forensics investigator, the fragility of computer evidence, and the techniques used to protect evidence. Approved for Univerisity Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with CCJ 346.) |
| CS 356 Programming Topics |
| 2 to 3 credits |
| Explores programming in different languages. Topics are based on interest and need. Offerings may include Web programming and C++. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisites and credits determined by topic. |
| CS 360 Databases |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the concepts necessary for designing and implementing database systems. Emphasizes data modeling, normalization, and SQL. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 367 C and UNIX |
| 4 credits |
| Explores concepts of the UNIX operating system and the C programming language. Students learn how to use UNIX and how to program in C on UNIX. Prerequisite: CS 257. |
| CS 380 Visual Basic |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the Visual Basic.net language and the Visual Studio.net programming environment. Topics include concepts of object-oriented programming, database basics and interactions, GUI development, Web applications, creating and installing dynamic link libraries, and stand-alone programs. Prerequisites: CS 200 or CS 250. |
| CS 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CS 411/511 Data Structures |
| 4 credits |
| Develops data structures, with an emphasis on algorithms, characteristics, and applications. Examines alternative algorithms for manipulating data structures and their complexity. Applications include data management systems, file organization, information retrieval, and list processing. Prerequisite: CS 258. |
| CS 418/518 Theory of Computation |
| 4 credits |
| Covers formal language and automata theory from finite state automata to Turing machines. Presents the Chomsky hierarchy of languages and the relationship between languages and automata. Prerequisite: CS 411. |
| CS 426/526 UNIX System Administration |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces UNIX and shell programming, start-up and shut down, user administration, file systems, controlling processes, adding disks and cron, configuring the kernel, SLIP, PPP, and security. Prerequisites: CS 336 and 367. |
| CS 432/532 Client-Server |
| 4 credits |
| Studies application design from a distributed processing perspective. Focuses on server-side programming using CGI scripts and application objects. Examines the issues involved in migrating traditional client-server applications to the Web. Prerequisites: CS 336 and 360. |
| CS 433/533 Corporate Web Development |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces XML, XSL, and XQL. Examines e-commerce, digital money, and data encryption. Students are required to work on an e-commerce project as part of the course. Prerequisite: CS 432. |
| CS 436/536 Networks II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues Networks I. Offers an in-depth study of network administration. Topics may include Internet access, distributed programming methods, routing, congestion control, security, RPC, name resolution, message-based distributed applications, and Internet architectures. Prerequisite: CS 336. |
| CS 446/546 Wireless Networks |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the world of wireless communication. Starting with the fundamentals of the generation and propagation of electromagnetic waves, it surveys information transmission techniques such as spread spectrum and phase shift keying, wireless LANs, personal networks, and cellular and satellite systems. Prerequisite: CS 336. |
| CS 450/550 Compilers |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces compiler construction. Students create a compiler for a mini-language. Topics include grammars, lexical analysis, parsers, parser generators, code generation, and code optimization. Prerequisites: CS 275, 367, and 411. |
| CS 455/555 Topics in Computer Science |
| 2 to 3 credits |
| Explores selected topics in computer science. Topics are offered based on interest and need. Repeat credit is allowed for varying topics. Prerequisites and credits are determined by topic. |
| CS 456/556 Security I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the many facets of computer security and information assurance. Explores the security organization and infrastructure within an organization along with policies, standards, and procedures. Covers cryptographic protocols, modes, and algorithms, including DES, AES, RSA, and Kerberos. Prerequisite: CS 336. |
| CS 457/557 Security II |
| 4 credits |
| Covers techniques and principles of design and configuration of secure workstations, servers, and LANs. Presents system and LAN intrusion detection and data assurance monitoring. Discusses the basics of virtual private networks and perimeter protection, as well as systems and tools used for implementation. Prerequisite: CS 456. |
| CS 458/558 Security III |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the threats to computer systems connected to the Internet. Examines how crackers find a system and its vulnerabilities, then use those vulnerabilities to compromise the system, including the use of viruses. Looks at various tools used to attack and defend systems as well as resources to detect and analyze intrusions. Addresses both wired and wireless systems security. Prerequisite: CS 457. |
| CS 459/559 Operating Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Explores operating systems and components, operating characteristics, user services, and limitations. Covers implementation techniques for processing input-output and interrupt handling; overall structure of multiprogramming systems or multiprocessor configurations; and details of addressing techniques, core management, file system design and management, system accounting, and other user-related services. Prerequisite: CS 367. |
| CS 460/560 Advanced Databases |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces integrity constraints and triggers, stored procedures, indexing and index structures, transactions, concurrency, locking, and Web databases. Students usually work on a major project during the term. Prerequisite: CS 360. |
| CS 462/562 Database Administration |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the tasks involved in administering a large and complex database management system (DBMS). Teaches hands-on techniques for installing, setting up, and maintaining a production database. Students use a popular DBMS (e.g., Oracle) to understand the concepts of managing structures, logs, data files, and users. Also prepares students to take the appropriate database administration (DBA) certification exams. Prerequisite: CS 460. |
| CS 467/567 Secure Programming Practices |
| 4 credits |
| Explores software system threats, vulnerabilities, and controls from the programming perspective. Topics include threat-vulnerability analysis, buffer overflows, access control, race conditions, and input validation. Prerequisites: CS 258 and 360. |
| CS 469/569 Systems Analysis |
| 4 credits |
| Covers object-oriented software system analysis techniques using Unified Modeling Language (UML). Explores software development methodologies, project planning and management, requirements analysis, and object-oriented design alternatives. Topics include use cases, conceptual data models, the analysis class model, and alternative design strategies. Prerequisites: CS 258 or 380; CS 326, 336, and 360. |
| CS 470/570 Capstone Project I |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a problem for students to analyze and solve through the design of a solution, the creation and implementation of a software solution, and documentation of the entire process. Project I involves project selection and completion of the design phase. Prerequisite: CS 469. |
| CS 471/571 Capstone Project II |
| 4 credits |
| The Capstone II goal is for students to finish the work started in Capstone I by creating and implementing the software solution and completing the documentation. The documentation should address project maintenance and the operating procedures required to run the students’ software. Prerequisite: CS 470. |
| CS 581 Topics in the Foundations of Computer Science |
| 4 credits |
| Covers selected topics in the foundations of computer science. Sample topics include analysis of algorithms, computational models, and programming languages. |
| CS 582 Topics in Information Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Explores selected topics in information systems. Sample topics include database systems, networking and the Internet, and creating business frameworks. |
| CS 583 Topics in Software Engineering |
| 4 credits |
| Covers selected topics in software engineering. Sample topics include metrics, design methodologies, and quality assurance. |
Dance
| D 192 Dance Lab I |
| 2 credits |
| Beginning dance technique. Section I: Ballet; Section 2: Jazz. Additional fees may apply. |
| D 292 Dance Lab II |
| 2 credits |
| Intermediate-level dance technique. Section 1: Ballet; Section 2: Jazz. Additional fees may apply. Prerequisite: D 192. |
Economics
| EC 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces consumer and firm behavior and the market process. Explores the economic analysis of different market structures of perfect competition, imperfect competition, and monopoly, along with the principles of income distribution and resource allocation under a market system. Some sections approach the principles of microeconomics by focusing on a particular topic or issue. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| 4 credits |
| Deals with human behavior and choices as they relate to the entire economy. Covers aggregate demand and aggregate supply of goods and services; the effect of taxes and spending on the economy’s output and employment; and the Federal Reserve’s manipulation of the money supply, inflation, and economic growth. Some sections approach the principles of macroeconomics by focusing on a particular topic or issue. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| EC 232 Exploratory Data Analysis |
| 4 credits |
| Explores data and applications to real-world problems. Covers time-series and cross-sectional data, analysis of skewness and outliers, methods of averaging for variables as flows or stocks, and applies naïve forecasting techniques to real-world settings. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 95, Level II. |
| EC 315 Environmental Economics |
| 4 credits |
| Applies economic analysis directly to environmental problems. Explores market failure, Pareto optimality, externalities, consumer surplus, and market solutions. Introduces benefit-cost analysis and addresses local problems. Prerequisite: EC 201. |
| EC 318 Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions |
| 4 credits |
| Uses money, credit, and bond market models to explain the determination of interest rates. Develops a forecasting model. Integrates models of Federal Reserve system behavior and analysis of Federal Reserve policies into the forecasting models. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 319 Public Finance |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the economic role of the government. Develops models to analyze the effects of different tax policies and the impact of government expenditures. Emphasizes the application of economic principles and improves understanding of current economic events. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 320 Introduction to the International Economy |
| 4 credits |
| Explores global economic relations in the historical and political context of current issues. Focuses on the economic interdependence of nations. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 321 International Trade and Finance |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the basis for and gains from trade, tariffs, and other barriers to trade; preferential trading agreements; exchange rate determination; and balance of payments. Prerequisite: EC 320 or IS 320. |
| EC 325 Labor Economics |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes labor markets, employment discrimination, unemployment, trade unions, education, and distribution of income. Examines the relation of public policies to the labor market. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 332 Quantitative Methods and Application |
| 4 credits |
| Involves quantitative analysis of actual economic phenomena. Emphasizes the essential statistical tools for analyzing and solving practical business and economic problems. Topics include regression analysis of time-series and cross-sectional data, hypothesis testing, demand analysis, and forecasting. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 340 Gender Issues in Economics |
| 4 credits |
| Explores how gender influences economic participation and outcomes. Examines the differences between the impact of economic realities on women and men. Integrates theory, data, history, and policy. Topics include the household as an economic unit, women and poverty, labor market discrimination, the economics of divorce, and welfare reform. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| EC 350 Alternative Versions of Capitalism |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the variants of capitalism that exist in the economies of the United States, Europe, and Asia. Explores their characteristics, institutions, and abilities to provide high levels of economic growth and employment as well as price and social stability. |
| EC 351 Oregon’s Future |
| 4 credits |
| Presents an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary issues in Oregon, including politics and history; population demographics; educational problems and reforms; budgetary outlook, tax restructuring, and spending issues; the status of prisons and crimes; and environmental issues. (Cross-listed with SSC 351.) |
| EC 358 Intermediate Microeconomics |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an advanced analysis of supply and demand, including consumer behavior, theory of the firm, market structure, factor markets, and general equilibrium. Prerequisite: EC 201. |
| EC 364 Benefit-Cost Analysis in Project Assessment |
| 4 credits |
| Evaluates both private and public investment projects. Analyzes the different investment criteria used to evaluate commercial and social investment projects, with emphasis on benefit-cost criteria. Includes practical application to local problems. Prerequisite: EC 201. |
| EC 373 History of Economic Thought |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the evolution of economic thought from preclassical views to the mainstream classical school, Keynesian, post-Keynesian, and neoclassical thought. Reviews the major alternative schools, including Marxist and institutionalist. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 376 Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 4 credits |
| Develops concepts and models to explain the determinants of aggregate output, interest rates, unemployment, inflation, and other measures of macroeconomic performance. Examines both long-run and short-run considerations and the influences of external forces and policy decisions on macroeconomic outcomes. Prerequisite: EC 202. |
| EC 379 Economic Development |
| 4 credits |
| Applies theories of economic growth and development to less-developed countries. Specific consideration is given to the process of development as it applies to agriculture, industrial policy, trade, structural adjustment, and women. Prerequisites: EC 201 and 202. |
| EC 387 American Economic History |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the economic development of the U.S. and the evolution of American economic institutions from colonial times to the present. (Cross-listed with SSC 387.) |
| EC 389 America in the Global Economy |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the transformation of the American economy since World War II and its growing interdependence with and integration into the world economy. Emphasizes current problems such as budget and trade deficits, international debt, world competitiveness, protectionism, and economic cooperation with other countries. (Cross-listed with SSC 389.) |
| EC 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| EC 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged (maximum 4 credits per term, 15 credits total) |
| EC 478/578 Business Cycles and Macroeconomic Forecasting |
| 4 credits |
| Applies knowledge of macroeconomic theory, analysis of current economic conditions, and judgments of likely external and policy influences to construct and present a forecast for the United States economy. Prerequisite: EC 376. |
| EC 482/582 Labor Relations |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the laws governing employer/employee relationships, including common law, federal and state labor acts, administrative agencies, and union contracts. This legal relationship is studied within the broader context of historical trends, political policies, social expectations, and economic influences. Considers legal problems such as discrimination in employment, public employment, industrial health and safety, and minimum wages. BA 374 or EC 325 recommended. (Cross-listed with BA 482/582.) |
| EC 494 Capstone Experience |
| 4 credits |
| A culminating learning experience that applies the principles, theories, and skills of the economics major in a small class environment to challenging and sophisticated economic issues and topics. Allows students to develop critical thinking skills and to perform extensive writing. |
| EC 496/596 Economics for Teachers |
| 4 credits |
| Applies the principles of micro- and macroeconomics to the social sciences. Examines the importance of fundamental economic principles in individual, business, and bureaucratic decision making. Addresses strategies and methods for integrating economics into the K–12 social studies curriculum. Designed for secondary and elementary teachers. Also suitable for undergraduates interested in entering the elementary or secondary social studies program at SOU. Not recommended for economics majors unless they are contemplating a teaching career. |
Education
| ED 205 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 207 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 251 Introduction to Teaching |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the historical, philosophical, and contemporary foundations of the American educational system. Fosters an understanding of teaching and learning processes, as well as the legal, financial, and ethical issues involved in today’s schools. Analyzes current trends and issues in education and provides students with a framework to make decisions about entering the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to engage in field-based activities. This course includes a practicum component. |
| ED 252 Introduction to Social Foundations in Education |
| 3 credits |
| Examines how schools function in today’s American democratic society. Exposes the potential discrepancies between the goals and the actual accomplishments of education. Explores the relationship between schools and the larger multicultural society, with emphasis on gender, social class, age, race, and ethnicity issues. |
| ED 253 Southern Oregon University Lead and Serve (SOULS) |
| 1 to 3 credits |
| Students explore their fields of interest and gain experience in a variety of community service placements. For each credit, participants spend thirty hours working in a setting of their choice. For placement in public schools, students must contact the School of Education. Course credit varies in proportion to the amount of time spent and the level of involvement. |
| ED 309 Advanced Practicum and Seminar |
| 1 to 3 credits (6 credits maximum) |
| Supervised teaching of children in a lab school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and previous lab experiences. Students take on the role of a lead teacher for a portion of the experience and work closely with parents and staff. In collaboration with the cooperating teacher, students plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activity lesson plans, which are used for portfolio development. Serves as an open forum to self-assess, discuss, and reflect on what has been learned from student-teaching experiences. |
| ED 346 Special Studies: Child, Family, and Community |
| 1 credit |
| Develops skills for establishing effective and mutually respectful relationships between the early childhood professional and families of children with whom the professional works. Students apply information to early childhood settings by completing projects that relate to formal and informal communication with parents, parent education, and parent involvement strategies. Requires students to plan a special event for parents in an early childhood setting. |
| ED 348 Special Studies: Children with Disabilities and Their Families |
| 1 credit |
| Explores how teachers engage children with disabilities in the classroom. Includes adapting indoor and outdoor environments and activities and covers working with parents to enhance the development of children with a variety of special needs. Applies understanding of disabilities and research-based best practices into the classroom setting in collaboration with parents and other professionals to provide meaningful experiences for children with special needs. |
| ED 365 Special Studies: Children at Risk |
| 1 credit |
| Explores stressful issues that impact the development of the whole child, including divorce, child abuse, moving, death of family members, changes in the family system, poverty, and cultural differences. Students research and apply knowledge to specific early childhood settings by planning curriculum and modifying classroom environments. Requires a case study of a child dealing with at least one stressful issue. |
| ED 385 Special Studies: The Early Childhood Professional |
| 1 credit |
| Explores issues related to professional conduct and the development of professional philosophy. Topics include professionalism, historical and current factors, early childhood education programs, parent interaction, job opportunities, ethical and legal issues, and community resources. Students research and apply information to a particular early childhood issue. Requires students to complete a project enabling them to directly participate in professional activities in the early childhood community. |
| ED 398 Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Immerses prospective elementary and middle school teachers in integrated content and instruction by examining both the literary elements and social science information present in international children’s literature. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with ENG 398.) |
| ED 399 Special Studies |
| 1 to 3 credits |
| ED 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 409 Practicum |
| 1 to 6 credits (12 credits maximum) |
| ED 451 Advanced Teacher Assistantship |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Provides opportunities to learn about the roles, responsibilities, and skills needed to supervise educational activities. Laboratory includes working in a public school classroom under the direction of a cooperating teacher. Students work with children both one-on-one and in small groups as they learn basic data-taking skills. Course may be applied toward a minor in education. |
| ED 452 Outdoor Education Experiences |
| 2 credits |
| Students participate as assistants to the administrative staff in a public school outdoor education experience for children in grades 5 and 6. Includes involvement as children learn how natural settings become the perfect classroom for an integrated curriculum. |
| ED 453 Southern Oregon University Lead and Serve (SOULS) |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Explores fields of interest and allows students to gain experience in community service placements. For each credit, participants spend thirty hours working in a setting of their choice. For placement in public schools, students must contact the School of Education. Course credit varies in proportion to the amount of time spent and the level of involvement. |
| ED 470/570 The Exceptional Child |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the special educational needs of children classified as exceptional. Analyzes the legal requirements of mainstreaming and special programs. Covers the practical aspects of providing or adapting materials, curriculum, and teaching techniques. Studies the affective domain of exceptionality and strategies to help children develop to their fullest potential. |
| ED 480/580 Foundations in Early Childhood |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces students to the field of early childhood education and presents an overview of historical and philosophical perspectives. Explores different approaches to ECE programming. Considers relevant issues in the field of early childhood and analyzes early education from a cross-cultural perspective. |
| ED 484/584 Curriculum Design in Early Childhood |
| 3 credits |
| Examines early childhood development and learning as a basis for determining developmentally appropriate experiences for young children. Incorporates observation and evaluation into organizing principles and considers the meaning and development of play and its importance in curriculum design. Examines relationships between the environment and program goals. |
| ED 485/585 Assessment and Planning in Early Intervention |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the administration and interpretation of screening and assessment tools for identification and evaluation of infants, toddlers, and preschool children with special needs. Examines curricula issues and intervention strategies related to service, delivery, and advocacy for preschool children. |
| ED 486/586 Curriculum Content in Early Childhood Education |
| 3 credits |
| Uses the developmental-interaction approach as a framework for integrating scientific, social, and mathematical content areas into early childhood programs. Considers ways to facilitate creative development and expression through the visual and performing arts. Explores the role of teacher as facilitator and examines ways to integrate health, safety, and nutrition instruction. |
| ED 487/587 Family, School, and Community Relations in Early Childhood Education |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the socializing environments in a child’s life and their interrelatedness. Focuses on understanding the importance of cooperation and collaboration between family and school, including special educators and other professionals. Examines conferencing techniques and explores ways to build positive relationships and strengthen communication between school and family. |
| ED 488/588 Early Language and Literacy Development |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the process of language development and the emergence of literacy. Studies the cognitive and social bases of language and literacy development. Considers ways of promoting language and literacy development, including the selection and use of activities and materials. |
| ED 489/589 Interpersonal Relations and Group Management in Early Childhood Education |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on understanding social and emotional development as a basis for effective group management and positive interpersonal relations. Examines different theories of group management and their relationships to curriculum design. Considers ways to foster positive interactions between children and adults. |
| ED 491/591 School Law and Organization |
| 3 credits |
| Studies federal, state, and local legal institutions and laws that affect schools. Emphasizes governance and liability of schools. |
| ED 493/593 Observation and Evaluation of Teaching |
| 3 credits |
| Provides an opportunity for experienced teachers to observe contemporary trends in education and applied learning theories as demonstrated in the schools. Analyzes learning theories, investigates trends and their use in classroom situations, and discusses the effectiveness of educational theories and practices on instruction. |
| ED 500 Professional Development |
| 0 to 2 credits |
| Designed and sponsored by educational agencies. Offers professional development courses for educators. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to fifth-year or graduate degree programs. |
| ED 501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 506 Special Individual Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ED 509 Practicum |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| ED 510 Field Experience: Research Application |
| 1 credit |
| Provides students with opportunities to practice specific research skills, such as observation, interviewing, and data analysis. |
| ED 511 September Experience |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Allows students to observe and participate in the preparation of a new public school year and to experience the classroom during the first weeks of school. Provides opportunities to observe and reflect on how public school teachers establish expectations and norms that affect the entire school year. Additionally, teacher education students assist teachers in preparing classrooms. |
| ED 512 Educational Research |
| 3 credits |
| Equips students with the necessary skills to become critical consumers of educational research. Students apply research findings to problem identification and analysis and develop a research design appropriate for investigation of a relevant educational problem. |
| ED 513 Evaluation and Management of Classroom Instruction |
| 3 credits |
| Through classroom observations, students learn to collect, analyze, and use objective data to evaluate the major elements of classroom instruction. Students practice a variety of evaluation tools. Develops management techniques and skills to provide feedback and direction to others. Students also develop their rationale for evaluative practices and create an evaluation instrument of their own. |
| ED 514 Education in Sociological Perspectives |
| 3 credits |
| Examines literature and research related to the current and historical role of public education in American society from the multiple perspectives of the social sciences. Strengthens analytical skills by applying social science research to the assessment of educational change and public policy in public schools. (Cross-listed with SSC 514.) |
| ED 515 Field Experience: Understanding the Learner |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Focuses on human development, cognition and learning, and the multiple influences on these phenomena as they relate to educational institutions. |
| ED 516 Field Experience: Gradual Participation in Delivering Instruction |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Offers a supervised field experience practicum in a public school as preparation for half-day student teaching. Teacher education students engage in systematic observation and gradually participate in delivery of instruction. |
| ED 517 Student Teaching: Second Authorization Level |
| 4 to 10 credits |
| Provides a supervised half-day student teaching experience in a public school as preparation for full-day student teaching. Teacher education students engage in systematic observation and gradually assume teaching responsibilities. |
| ED 518 Student Teaching: First Authorization Level |
| 10 to 13 credits |
| Final supervised student teaching experience in a public school. Teacher education students assume the full-day classroom teacher’s role and responsibilities. Provides an opportunity to refine teaching style and management strategies and to be part of the total school environment. |
| ED 519 Action Research as an Approach to School Improvement |
| 3 credits |
| Develops knowledge and skills in appropriate action research techniques. Participants develop an action research proposal that may be implemented in their schools or classrooms and may also be appropriate for submission to grant agencies for funding. |
| ED 520 Professional Portfolio |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| The professional portfolio demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies required of students in the MEd/CTL Program. Students work individually with a faculty advisor to compile appropriate documentation over the course of their programs. Once they have completed the program and fulfilled all the requirements, students submit the final version of their portfolio via this course. |
| ED 521 Field-Based Practicum: ESOL/Bilingual |
| 3 credits |
| Provides practicum experience in an ESOL/bilingual classroom. Students work with second-language learners, and are required to work closely with a mentor teacher. Students also complete a work sample. |
| ED 522 Curriculum Design and Educational Change |
| 3 credits |
| Engages students in applying knowledge and skills to real-world situations. Leads students beyond basic recall to high levels of achievement. Challenges students to perform a comprehensive examination of the processes, content, and assessments related to the spectrum of curriculum areas present in a K–12 instructional program. |
| ED 523 Issues of Educational Reform |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces students to areas of educational reform, restructuring, and change. Includes international, national, state, and local reform efforts and research into educational change. Provides personal strategies for promoting and coping with educational change efforts. |
| ED 524 Professional Models of Governance |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the strategies used by educators as they manage and cope with the numerous innovations and refinements to teaching and learning required in today’s schools. Focuses on the principles governing the improvement process. |
| ED 525 Public and Professional Relations |
| 3 credits |
| Helps teachers project a positive public image. Involves understanding the multiple audiences and the variety of forums available for articulating one’s vision of what education should be. Participants learn to communicate effectively, identify common goals, and present thoughts clearly. Introduces teachers to effective strategies for building positive relationships. |
| ED 528 Leadership into Practice |
| 3 credits |
| Creates conditions for teacher leadership and requires practice in principles supporting individual and collaborative growth and change. Using current understandings of the forces of educational change and the implementation of personal and professional action plans, students in the MEd/CTL Program work at their school sites to aid in teaching and learning improvement. |
| ED 533 Advanced Curriculum Work Sample |
| 3 credits |
| Designed for previously licensed teachers who have fulfilled Oregon standard teacher licensure requirements. Working independently, candidates prepare a teaching performance work sample consisting of a multiweek teaching unit. The written work sample must include unit goals, lesson plans, pre- and post-instruction student performance data, interpretation of learning gains, and modifications in response to student progress. Students negotiate an individualized meeting and progress schedule with the instructor. |
| ED 534 Educational Technology I, II |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Provides an overview of the effective use of instructional technology in elementary education classes. Students use a variety of media to prepare teaching materials and deliver instruction. Emphasizes applying computers to the elementary school curriculum. |
| ED 535 Education in Historical Perspectives |
| 3 credits |
| Examines diverse historical perspectives on the origins and development of the aims of American schooling. Provides a foundation for investigating current educational trends and practices. Analyzes the development of educational systems beyond the borders of the United States to deepen understanding of the directions of educational change around the world. |
| ED 538 Mathematics in the Elementary School |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on understanding how children learn mathematical concepts and processes. Examines current best practice for teachers in elementary and middle schools, including hands-on instruction, inquiry and constructivist approaches, and integration of mathematics across the curriculum. Examines some commercially prepared programs, such as Math Their Way and Box It and Bag It. |
| ED 540 Reading Programs: Curriculum/Instruction, K–12 |
| 3 credits |
| Prepares students for leadership roles in developmental, remedial, and enrichment reading programs at school- and district-wide levels. Reviews current materials, media, and management systems for teaching K–12 reading. |
| ED 541 Education in Anthropological Perspectives |
| 3 credits |
| Examines education as a cultural process, with emphasis on learning and learners. Considers concepts from the fields of anthropology and education and applies them to understanding cultural acquisition in a wide variety of social settings. |
| ED 542 Education in Philosophical Perspectives |
| 3 credits |
| Examines how the ideas of philosophers relate to current educational aims and practices. Helps students strengthen their own philosophies about educational aims and practices. |
| ED 543 Foundations in Second Language Education |
| 3 credits |
| Examines philosophies and practices in teaching language-minority students. Studies bilingualism and biculturalism from psychological, social, and political standpoints. Analyzes program models, as well as the theories and philosophies underlying these models. Provides an understanding of the laws pertaining to educating second-language learners and current theory and research in the fields of ESOL and bilingual education. |
| ED 544 Strategies and Materials: Second-Language Learner |
| 3 credits |
| Equips teachers with a range of effective instructional methodologies for facilitating learning among language-minority students. Examines innovative materials for developing culturally appropriate learning experiences. Presents approaches to instruction in specific content areas (reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies). Examines and integrates the use of current technology to enhance instruction for second-language learners. |
| ED 545 First- and Second-Language Acquisition and Development |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the various theories on how first and second languages are acquired. Considers the importance of the early development of a first language and the relationship of this development to the acquisition of other languages. Integrates the relationship of language to cognitive development, as well as definitions and descriptions of bilingualism. |
| ED 546 Assessment and Evaluation of Second-Language Learners |
| 3 credits |
| Teaches assessment principles in the context of language acquisition theory, pedagogical methodology, and legal considerations for second-language learners in the public school system. Emphasizes language proficiency and academic progress in the first and second languages of the students. Introduces standard and alternative instruments and measures. Examines cultural and linguistic biases in assessment and evaluation. |
| ED 547 Impact of Culture in the Classroom |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on how culture manifests itself in school settings and provides a foundation for understanding methods and strategies to ensure that each student’s own cultural experiences are reflected and validated in classroom learning experiences. |
| ED 548 Culture and Family/Community Involvement |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on parent and community involvement in schools. Presents strategies for building strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and community members. A study of the differences between school culture and the diverse cultures represented by children and families provides a foundation for learning methods and programs that promote cooperation and collaboration among the school, family, and community. Considers communication strategies among school personnel and families with limited English proficiency. |
| ED 549 ESOL/Bilingual Portfolio |
| 3 credits |
| Participants in the ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement Program document their understanding and competency through the development of a professional portfolio. Includes information on professional portfolios and format options for documenting the required competencies. Establishes standards for quality. The instructor works individually with students to facilitate the development of a thorough accumulation and presentation of evidence regarding each of the competencies. |
| ED 552 Student Teaching: Early Childhood |
| 2 to 6 credits |
| Placements in early childhood programs enable students to engage in systematic observation and gradually assume teaching responsibilities. Promotes refinement of skills in curriculum design and delivery. |
| ED 557 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment I, II |
| 1 to 3 credits |
| Studies classroom teaching processes to help the beginning teacher develop a repertoire of strategies for instruction, planning, and assessment of diverse elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. Emphasizes effective strategies for standards-based education and the implementation of the Oregon Education Act for the Twenty-First Century. Addresses issues related to exceptionality, including mainstreaming and inclusion. Explores material related to the characteristics and needs of at-risk youth and considers how schools can respond to these needs. |
| ED 558 Special Methods I, II |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Familiarizes students with the skills, instructional techniques, curricular designs, and materials associated with successful teaching of specific subjects at the developmental levels designated in the TSPC licensure framework. Emphasizes effective strategies for standards-based education and the implementation of the Oregon Education Act for the Twenty-First Century. Addresses issues related to exceptionality, including mainstreaming and inclusion. Explores material related to the characteristics and needs of at-risk youth and considers how schools can respond to these needs. |
| ED 559 Foundations/Research I, II |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Examines literature and research from diverse social science disciplines to present American public education in historical and social context. Emphasizes the multicultural history of public education in the U.S. and the increasing diversity of precollegiate classrooms. Provides knowledge and skills of action research techniques, with the aim of helping students implement action research projects for school improvement. Includes a practicum in which teacher education students practice action research techniques as a strategy for school improvement. |
| ED 560 Diversity |
| 3 credits |
| Emphasizes the philosophical and epistemological perspectives of multicultural education in American public schools. Addresses issues related to exceptionality, including mainstreaming and inclusion. Explores materials related to the characteristics and needs of at-risk youth and considers how schools can respond to these needs. Introduces curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment techniques that help develop an effective multicultural education program at each level of education in public schools. |
| ED 561 Advanced Educational Psychology |
| 3 credits |
| Examines major theories of learning and measures current issues and educational practices against a continuum of theories in educational psychology. Engages students in research and development related to theoretical frameworks in educational psychology. Analyzes problems encountered in providing equal and appropriate education to minorities, the culturally different, and the disabled. |
| ED 562 Human Development, Cognition, and Learning |
| 3 credits |
| Facilitates an understanding of human development from conception to age twenty-one. Includes learning theories and language; cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children; and neurological research. Makes connections between research on learning theories and experiences in a child’s school life to build stronger bonds between teaching and learning. Includes a practicum in which teacher education students develop effective ways of addressing learning differences and gain a better understanding of children with unique needs. |
| ED 563 Language and Literacy |
| 3 credits |
| Presents language and literacy as interactive processes involving reading, writing, thinking, talking, and active listening. Examines the current theories, strategies, and pedagogy for grades P–12 necessary to promote an educated, diverse society that meets language and literacy demands of the twenty-first century. Activities emphasize a multicultural perspective, with a special focus on the needs of at-risk students. |
| ED 564 Seminar: Supervision |
| 3 credits |
| Participants examine all of the possible activities that can be supervised in a classroom or school, determining the methods best-suited to each area. Focuses on areas of personal growth and the best methods for supervising regular and special education students and classroom volunteers. An investigative project helps students focus on the special needs and interests of each participant. Explores peer coaching and collegial supervision. Students design a supervision program. |
| ED 565 Assessment and Improvement of Basic Skills |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on the development of literacy in all areas of the curriculum. Investigates methods of assessing a student’s learning difficulties and devising alternative corrective modifications of materials and instruction. Topics include the development of language, reading comprehension strategies, the role of intelligence tests, standardized testing and its uses, performance assessment, and error analysis. Involves a practicum using assessment tools learned during the class. |
| ED 566 Human Relations |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Describes a broad range of interactions, including the interpersonal interactions and intrapersonal orientations of each individual. Examines human relationships and classroom organization and management, which help teacher-education students understand how to establish classroom climates that support learning. Addresses issues related to exceptionality, including mainstreaming and inclusion. Explores materials related to the characteristics and needs of at-risk youths and considers how schools can respond to these needs. Examines relationships among schools, parents, and communities. |
| ED 567 Contemporary Issues, Leadership, and Collaboration |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Considers current issues affecting public school teachers, such as curriculum instruction, assessment, technology, time, the learning environment, school-community relations, governance, personnel, and teacher leadership. Builds an understanding of the focal points for participating in school restructuring efforts. Emphasizes effective strategies for standards-based education and the implementation of the Oregon Education Act for the Twenty-First Century. |
| ED 568 Integration Projects |
| 3 credits |
| Provides a framework and support for major capstone projects (professional portfolio and advocacy project) that integrate multiple program elements. Helps students make connections between theory and practice. Promotes disposition and strategies for reflective practice. |
| ED 569 Language and Literacy in the Content Areas |
| 3 credits |
| Develops competence in teaching the interactive processes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking across the curriculum. Focuses on strategies for teaching students of varied backgrounds and abilities. Grades 4–12. |
| ED 571 Middle School Curriculum |
| 3 credits |
| Offers an instructional program appropriate for the early adolescent years, with emphasis on the various subject fields. Includes the curriculum, current organizational and instructional practices, and trends associated with the middle school movement. |
| ED 572 Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, and Emotional Intelligence |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the multifaceted nature of students and develops lesson plan formats that incorporate the latest research on the diversity of learning styles and intelligences. Uses the Dunn and Dunn model of learning styles, Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, and Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence as starting points. As they study their students, participants also learn about themselves and their own styles. |
| ED 575 Reading Comprehension, K–12 |
| 3 credits |
| Examines how humans process written information. Critiques current theories about reading and writing. Includes information on reading instruction in countries with similar and different symbol systems. Focuses on ways to produce K–12 literacy levels appropriate in the total curriculum of a multicultural society. Prerequisites: ED 558 and admission to teacher education. |
| ED 577 Performance Assessment |
| 3 credits |
| Presents performance assessment as an option for evaluating students. Examines several performance assessment models and compares them with traditional forms of evaluation. Studies authentic assessment as a related topic. Enables students to construct scoring guides and use portfolios for performance assessment tasks. |
| ED 578 Tests and Measurement |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces teachers to the elements of measurement and assessment essential to classroom practice. Develops the skills to construct and select valid measures of student learning. |
| ED 579 School Improvement Measurement |
| 3 credits |
| Provides participants with a repertoire of school improvement measurement strategies that may be used for profiling students’ outcomes as part of developing a school improvement plan. Specifically addresses issues of measurement-related school improvement, the purposes and products of school improvement, and possible applications of school improvement measurements to the School Improvement Plan. |
| ED 581 From At-Risk to Resiliency |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the factors that place a student at risk, with the goal of identifying the most beneficial strategies for pulling students through difficulties. Includes chemical abuse, physical and sexual abuse, dysfunctional families, suicide, and socioeconomic status. Addresses the use of community agencies and development of classroom resources. |
| ED 582 Counseling Techniques |
| 3 credits |
| Explores counseling techniques for classroom teachers. Develops the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to deal constructively with serious personal problems that may affect the behavior and achievements of students. |
| ED 583 Comparative Education |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces a global, comparative view of education through the examination of education systems in other countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Specifically examines national educational reform agendas, public school structures, and research that compares schooling in the U.S. with other countries. |
| ED 590 Complex Instruction |
| 3 credits |
| Creates a classroom environment that incorporates an understanding of current educational research on learning styles, multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, relative social status of students from diverse backgrounds, and rigorous academic inquiry. Challenges elementary, middle, and secondary level teachers to engage all learners using techniques that address the wide range of expectations and abilities present in today’s classrooms. Puts into practice the theory of complex instruction as students participate in the curriculum implementation, instructional methodology, and assessment activities accompanying this advanced treatment of learning processes and the roles of educators in the classroom. |
| ED 592 Humanizing Instruction |
| 3 credits |
| Relates the research, theory, and practice of humanistic psychology to the classroom, with emphasis on techniques for building a positive self-concept, resolving classroom conflict, and building effective interpersonal relationships. |
| ED 594 Issues in Native American Cultures |
| 3 credits |
| Provides an overview of the history, culture, and life ways of Native Americans, with focus on the peoples of the Pacific Northwest. Provides a basic foundation in Native American history. Examines Indian-white conflict, subsequent cultural disruption, and the impact of events on contemporary Native American peoples. Presents teaching and learning styles in Native American cultures based on research and practice. Examines contemporary topics and issues in Native American cultures and introduces cultural life ways, including song, oral tradition, and dance. |
| ED 595 Models of Professional Growth |
| 3 credits |
| Students learn elements of reflective dialogue used to refine an educator’s curriculum, instruction, and assessment skills. Develops an understanding of professional growth that does not involve time-consuming effort, but provides the potential for leadership in a world of constantly evolving innovative techniques and school reform movements. |
| ED 596 Models of Teaching |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the compendium of instructional strategies appropriate to various teaching and learning purposes. Develops expertise in the elements of effective models for teaching in K–12 classrooms through a researched cycle of demonstration, practice, and feedback. |
| ED 597 Creativity in the Classroom |
| 3 credits |
| Addresses the challenge of incorporating creativity into the classroom amidst the competing demands of content-across-the-curriculum and the diverse range of student abilities. Offers K–12 teachers an opportunity to acquire and practice multiple strategies for fostering creativity in the classroom. |
| ED 598 Effective School Communications |
| 3 credits |
| Develops the skills needed to communicate effectively in school districts. Topics include the impact of communication on school effectiveness, communication in negotiations and conflict management, the effect of communication on school improvement and educational change, and interviewing and observational skills. |
ELS Language Center
| ELS 110 Masters Modules |
| 4 credits |
| Completion of ELS 110 ensures that students can express themselves adequately in the majority of routine school or work requirements. Students will be able to understand connected discourse on a variety of topics, comprehending and using inference, idioms, and colloquialisms in conversations with native speakers. Completetion will ensure comprehension of short lectures on academic topics, as well as the ability to synthesize information from a variety of social, academic, and professional sources. Students will be able to read mainstream literature with good understanding, taking detailed notes as needed. They will also be able to summarize, paraphrase, and quote appropriately from oral and written resources. Students will be able to express written opinions and hypotheses with ease. Prerequisite: Completion of ELS 109 or an evaluation of ELS 110 on the ELS placement test. |
| ELS 111 Masters Modules |
| 4 credits |
| Completion of ELS 111 ensures that students can participate in discussions on a wide range of abstract topics, delivering well-structured presentations on topics of personal, professional, and academic interest. Students will be able to comprehend authentic information with increased ease, such as radio talk shows, debates, and public lectures, while distinguishing between formal and informal speech. They will be able to scan written material for main ideas and supporting details and will be able to comprehend a wide variety of literary and non-literary styles. Students will be able to take notes from lectures and write cohesive reports and papers from notes. Prerequisite: Completion of ELS 110. |
| ELS 112 Masters Modules |
| 4 credits |
| Completion of ELS 112 will ensure that students can satisfy the requirements of a broad variety of everyday, school, and business situations. Completion will ensure that students can discuss personal special interest fields with competence and ease and can support opinions and hypothesize, tailoring their language to the audience or discussing in depth highly abstract and unfamiliar topics. Students will be able to understand the main ideas and nuances of most speech in standard dialect and will be able to follow the essentials of extended discourse in academic and professional settings, lectures, meetings, speeches, and reports. Students will be able to comprehend texts containing hypotheses, argumentation, and opinions that include grammatical patterns and vocabulary ordinarily encountered in academic, professional, and recreational reading. Students will be able to write clearly on practical, social, and professional topics and will be capable of writing most types of informal and formal correspondence, such as memos, social and business letters, short research papers, and business reports in areas of special interest. Students will be able to effectively use a wide variety of rhetorical styles and analyze and synthesize information into a written academic format. All students who complete ELS 112 will have taken the Michigan ELI College English Test (MELI-CET) and the Michigan Listening Comprehension Test (LCT) and will have scored at a level equivalent to or better than iBT 68 TOEFL or CBT TOEFL 190. Prerequisite: Completion of ELS 111. |
English
| ENG 101, 102 Academic English for ESOL Students |
| 4 credits |
| Designed for students whose first language is not English; required of students whose TOEFL score is below 580. Introduces students to U.S. culture and campus life while focusing on the academic English skills needed to succeed at a U.S. university. Covers such skills as critical thinking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building, oral communication, and library research. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENG 104, 105 Introduction to Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Involves critical reading, discussion, and written analysis of literary texts. ENG 104 focuses on novels and poetry. Students see and review a film when appropriate. ENG 105 explores short fiction and drama. Students attend and review a play. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENG 107, 108 World Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Cross-cultural exploration of selected works of literature, organized thematically. ENG 107 focuses on literature before 1800; ENG 108 focuses on modern literature. Provides insight into world cultures and encourages students to examine their own cultural assumptions. Recommended for students intending to become English and writing majors. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENG 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 201, 202 Shakespeare |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a chronological study of a representative selection of comedies, histories, and tragedies. Involves a critical oral and written examination of the plays from the text and productions. |
| ENG 239 Native American Myth and Culture |
| 4 credits |
| After an introduction to mythical constructs, students participate in critical reading, discussions, written analysis, and performance of traditional myths and legends from a variety of Native American cultures. Texts include myths, legends, and tales in translation. Films, art slides, guest speakers, and performers supplement the readings to provide oral and visual examples of American Indian art and culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENG 240 Native American Narratives, Fiction, and Poetry |
| 4 credits |
| Building on their knowledge of traditional oral literatures, students continue with critical reading, discussion, written analysis, and performance of texts. Texts include novels, essays, stories, and poems by contemporary Native American writers. Films, art slides, guest speakers, and performers supplement the readings to enrich student understanding of the cultures that produced the literature. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENG 239. |
| ENG 298 Introduction to the Major |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to the reading, writing, and research skills required to be successful in the major, as well as the specific requirements of the department. Involves intensive academic writing and analysis of the main genres of literature: poetry, drama, fiction, essay, and film. English and writing premajors and minors only. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the University Studies writing requirement and 8 credits of lower division literature and/or lower division creative writing. |
| ENG 300 Introduction to Literary Theory and Critical Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive writing course for English and writing majors emphasizing principles of analysis of literary texts. Surveys twentieth century critical theory and practice. English and writing majors, premajors, and minors only. Prerequisite: ENG 298. |
| ENG 341 Class, Culture, and Feminism in Victorian and Edwardian England |
| 4 credits |
| Examines novels, poems, autobiographies, and corresponding historical and visual texts to gain insight into the lives of British women between 1832 and 1914. Using a feminist lens, the course surveys Victorian women’s writing and creativity in the context of various movements for political, artistic, and social reform. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ENG 367 British Women Writers |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys British women writers with a focus on common issues and the development of a tradition. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: ENG 298 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ENG 368 Women Writers in the U.S. |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys women writers in the United States, with a focus on common issues and the development of a tradition. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: ENG 298 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ENG 371 Topics in British Literature Before 1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 372 Topics in British Literature After 1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 381 Topics in U.S. Literature Before 1865 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 382 Topics in U.S. Literature After 1865 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either the U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 398 Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Immerses prospective elementary and middle school teachers in integrated content and instruction. Students examine both the literary elements and the social science information in international children’s literature. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with ED 398.) |
| ENG 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 400 Capstone |
| 2 credits |
| Senior project for English and writing majors with a literature option. Project integrates their knowledge and skills in the discipline. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 401/501 Research* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 405/505 Reading and Conference* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 407/507 Seminar* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENG 410 Community Engagement Writing: Internships and Practica |
| 4 credits |
| A writing and internship course that exposes students to professional applications of rhetoric and writing through fieldwork with people and organizations outside the classroom. Prerequisite: ENG 300. (Cross-listed with WR 410.) |
| ENG 417/517 Birth of the British Novel to 1850 |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the birth and early development of the English novel, with attention to the early masterpieces of Defoe, Swift, Fielding, and Austen. Occasional emphasis is on fictional precursors or special issues in prose fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 418/518 The British Novel after 1850 |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the English novel from the Brontës, Dickens, and Eliot to modernism and other twentieth-century movements. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 436/536 Studies in Shakespeare |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an intensive study of a limited number of Shakespearean plays within their social, political, and intellectual contexts. Plays chosen to correlate with Oregon Shakespeare Festival offerings. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. For English and writing majors and minors, theatre majors, and Shakespeare studies minors only. Prerequisite: ENG 300. (Cross-listed with TA 436/536.) |
| ENG 447/547 Major Forces in Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the underlying social, economic, and political philosophies of an age as they find expression in the dominant literary forms and theories that characterize it. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 448/548 Major Figures in Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a concentrated study of the canon of one or two major writers, including detailed analysis of at least one of the author’s major works. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 454/554 American Multicultural Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Includes readings from African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American literature. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 455/555 Topics in World Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected literary works in English translation from Asian and African countries studied in relation to cultural upheavals of the twentieth century. The region to be studied is announced in the class schedule. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 457/557 Postcolonial Literature and Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the works of authors from colonized countries, both during the colonial period and after independence. Includes an examination of postcolonial literary and cultural theories and explores the impact of colonization on the production of literature and the importance of literature in the redefinition of the postcolonial nation. Topics may include the politics of exile, the relationship between narration and nationhood, women and postcolonialism, and postcolonial historiographic fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 470/570 Topics in Poetry |
| 4 credits |
| Examines works by various poets. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 481/581 The Novel in the U.S. to 1900 |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses significant aesthetic, philosophical, and cultural ideas affecting the development of the novel in the United States. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 482/582 The Novel in the U.S.: 1900 and Beyond |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the directions of the naturalistic and modern novel in the United States. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 487/587 TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) |
| 4 credits |
| Examines approaches to and methods of teaching English as a second language. Includes an overview of first- and second-language acquisition and processes, styles, and strategies in learning. Prerequisites: USEM 103, 103E, or 103H. |
| ENG 488/588 Teaching Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Utilizes current theories and applications to present methods of teaching literature in elementary and secondary language arts classes. Emphasizes rationales, strategies, and projects for literature curriculum development and enrichment. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 489/589 Young Adult Novel |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys young adult novels. Emphasizes the selection and evaluation of books, adolescent reading interests, and reading guidance for curricular and personal needs. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 490/590 The English Language: An Introduction |
| 4 credits |
| Beginning course in linguistics. Introduces the basic principles of oral and written communication, the sound system of English, dialects, usage problems, competing grammars, development and change in language, problems in semantics, and the acquisition of language and reading skills by young children. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 491/591 History of the English Language |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a historical view of the growth of the English language, from its beginnings to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 492/592 Structure of the English Language |
| 4 credits |
| Compares traditional, structural, and transformational models of English grammar, with emphasis on the transformational. Explores grammatical differences in various dialects of American English. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 494/594 Recent Developments in Language Study |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the theories of structure and meaning in language, with emphasis on the English language. Studies of recent developments may include the acquisition of language in early childhood with implications for preschool and school curricula, sexist and racist language, and contemporary grammatical theory and research. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 495/595 Topics in Film |
| 4 credits |
| Interprets films using the techniques of modern literary criticism. Typical offerings include surveys of film history, studies of particular types, and close analysis of selected directors. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 498/598 Topics in Women’s Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Selected topics from women’s writing are announced in the class schedule. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
Engineering
| ENGR 101 Engineering Orientation I: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces engineering curricula, career paths, ethics, problem solving, communication, and computer programming. This series is required for all areas of engineering. |
| ENGR 102 Engineering Orientation II: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Examines communication and problem-solving skills in engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 101. |
| ENGR 103 Engineering Orientation III: Careers, Skills, and Computer Tools |
| 2 credits |
| Focuses on problem solving and computer programming skills in engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 102. |
| ENGR 201 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Examines electrical-theory laws. Includes circuit analysis of DC circuits; natural, step, and sinusoidal responses of circuits; and operational amplifier characteristics and applications. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 252. Corequisite: ENGR 201L. |
| ENGR 202 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Covers steady-state AC circuits, both single and three-phase. Includes resonance, mutual inductance, and operational amplifier applications. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGR 201 and MTH 321. Corequisite: ENGR 202L. |
| ENGR 203 Electrical Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Addresses two-port networks, transfer functions, and transient analysis. Includes an introduction to digital systems. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: ENGR 202. |
| ENGR 211 Statics |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes forces induced in structures and machines by various types of loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 221 or PH 221. |
| ENGR 212 Dynamics |
| 3 credits |
| Explores kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work-energy theorem, and impulse-momentum relationships as applied to engineering systems. Prerequisite: ENGR 211. |
| ENGR 213 Strength of Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the properties of structural materials. Analyzes stress and deformation in axially loaded members, circular shafts and beams, and statically indeterminate systems containing these components. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 and MTH 252. |
| ENGR 221 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers I |
| 4 credits |
| First part of the general physics series. Entire series required of all pre-engineering students. Introduces statics, equations of linear and rotational motion, and Newton’s laws. Examines work and energy for linear and rotational motion and the law of universal gravitation. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: MTH 252 or MTH 251 with PH 190. Corequisite: ENGR 224. |
| ENGR 222 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers II |
| 4 credits |
| Examines simple harmonic motion, fluids, heat, ideal gas law, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, sound, waves, and electric force and potential. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENGR 221. Corequisite: ENGR 225. |
| ENGR 223 Calculus-Based Physics for Engineers III |
| 4 credits |
| Covers electrical energy and field, circuits, magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction and waves, light, optics, and interference. Three lectures and one recitation. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENGR 222. Corequisite: ENGR 226. |
| ENGR 224 General Engineering Laboratory I |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 221. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 221. |
| ENGR 225 General Engineering Laboratory II |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 222. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 222. |
| ENGR 226 General Engineering Laboratory III |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement ENGR 223. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 311 Thermodynamics |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the laws of thermodynamics and the fundamental thermodynamics concepts of entropy, internal energy, and chemical potential. Includes applications to ideal and real gases and statistical interpretation of material properties. Prerequisite: ENGR 223 or PH 203. |
| ENGR 322 Analog Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting analog circuits. Discusses topics such as filters, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Covers both DC and AC circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| ENGR 323 Digital Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on understanding, designing, and troubleshooting digital circuits. Discusses topics such as logic functions, gates, latches, flip-flops, combinational and sequential logic, and interfacing analog and digital circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: MTH 111. |
| ENGR 333 Optics and Waves |
| 3 credits |
| Offers an introduction of optics for science majors. Topics include imaging systems, wave theory, aberrations, diffraction, and interference. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. Corequisite: ENGR 336. (Cross-listed with PH 333.) |
| ENGR 336 Optics Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Laboratory course in optics designed to complement ENGR 333. Provides practical experience with lasers, optical devices, imaging systems, and fiber optics. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ENGR 333. (Cross-listed with PH 336.) |
| ENGR 339 Lasers |
| 3 credits |
| Designed for physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering majors. Covers the fundamental types of lasers, as well as operational characteristics and applications of lasers in physics, chemistry, communication, engineering, industry, and medicine. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 371 Mathematical Methods for Engineering |
| 4 credits |
| Previews basic, applied mathematical methods for intermediate students in the physical sciences. Covers infinite series, complex functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| ENGR 373 Computational Methods in Engineering |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the use of computers in solving science and engineering problems. Applies programming techniques to integration, differentiation, and modeling. Prerequisite: PH 201 or 221. |
| ENGR 374 Introduction to Materials Science |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the science and engineering of materials. Covers metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, and composites. Topics include crystals, defects, non-crystalline structures, phase diagrams, kinetics, processing degradation, and failure of materials. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 375 Thermodynamics of Materials |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the thermodynamic description and prediction of materials properties. Topics include nonideal gases, solutions, phase equilibria, phase transitions, nucleation, and crystallization. Prerequisite: ENGR 223. |
| ENGR 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 405 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 409 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ENGR 461 Properties of Solid Materials |
| 4 credits |
| Explores crystal structure and binding; reciprocal lattice; and mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and transport properties of solids. Prerequisite: PH 371. |
| ENGR 474 Semiconductor Materials |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the electronic properties of materials, growth and structure of semiconductors, thin film deposition, and metallization, with emphasis on silicon technology. Prerequisite: PH 341 or CH 441. |
Environmental Studies
| ES 111 Physical Environment I |
| 4 credits |
| Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the atmosphere and hydrosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ES 111L. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ES 112 Physical Environment II |
| 4 credits |
| Explores and analyzes the environment, bringing together the many physical factors that create a complete understanding of Earth system operations. Includes basic concepts and relationships between and among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere with emphasis on the geosphere and biosphere. Familiarizes students with human-environment interactions that are relevant to our lives. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ES 112L. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ES 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 210 Environmental Studies I |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an interdisciplinary study of how the natural and social sciences combine to examine, debate, and solve environmental problems in our society. Fosters environmental awareness, stimulates discussion, and encourages critical analysis of environmental problems. Prerequisite: Completion of the social science University Studies sequence. Prerequisites: ES 111, 112. |
| ES 211 Environmental Studies II |
| 4 credits |
| Continues the interdisciplinary study of how the natural and social sciences combine to examine, debate, and solve environmental problems in our society. Fosters environmental awareness, stimulates discussion, and encourages critical analysis of environmental problems. Prerequisite: ES 210. |
| ES 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 401 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 407 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 409 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| ES 494 Environmental Studies Capstone |
| 4 credits |
| Students plan a research project, write a project proposal, conduct research, write a final report, and make an oral presentation to faculty and peers in a single term. Prerequisites: ES 210, 211. |
| ES 495 Environmental Studies Honors Capstone I |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Introduces accepted students to the senior capstone honors process. Requires a written proposal outlining the project goals, tasks, timeline, and budget. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent. |
| ES 496 Environmental Studies Honors Capstone II |
| 2 to 3 credits |
| Supports students completing their senior project. Assures communication with cooperating entities and emphasizes data collection, findings, and initial analyses. Drafts outline of final report. Prerequisite: ES 495. |
| ES 497 Environmental Studies Honors Capstone III |
| 2 to 3 credits |
| Supports preparation and completion of final written and oral report. Emphasizes data analyses and critical thinking on conclusions and recommendations. Prerequisite: ES 496. |
| FL 511 Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice |
| 3 credits |
| Provides students with an overview of the most current theories of second language acquisition and the teaching methodologies that result from these approaches. Students will detail differences between and similarities among the various models of second language acquisition as they learn how to identify and integrate them into the foreign language classroom. |
| FL 512 Teaching for Proficiency: Methods and Strategies |
| 3 credits |
| Explores how proficiency standards can be applied in the classroom in conjunction with state and local standards (based on the national standards for foreign language education as established by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students learn how to integrate the five Cs of foreign language education: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities, with clearly defined proficiency standards for foreign language performance. |
| FL 513 Foreign Language Assessment: Principles and Strategies |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the many ways to assess foreign language proficiency. Compares traditional testing measures with more recent performance-based assessment methods and portfolio assessment models. Students study various assessment instruments and resources, as well as learn how to integrate assessment practices with foreign language standards. |
| FL 514 Action Research |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces students to research methodologies that pursue action (change) and research (understanding) concurrently. Students will learn how to do a systematic inquiry into the teaching/learning environment of a classroom with the goal of developing reflective teaching practices. This course is intended as preparation for an action research project that students will conduct over the course of the following year. |
| FL 515 Technology in the Classroom |
| 3 credits |
| Transforms knowledge into practice about Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and pedagogy, while focusing on the use of technology in the foreign language classroom. Fosters professional development as students formulate critical skills for creating, integrating, and assessing technology into the classroom. Topics may include interactive and non-interactive hypermedia technologies, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), language testing and technology, distance learning, online discussions, and software selection. |
Film
| FLM 237 Shakespeare on Film |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes film and television productions and adaptations of Shakespeare plays from the silent era to the present, with attention to both their interpretations of Shakespeare’s text and their cinematic art (e.g., directorial technique, camerawork, lighting, costume, location). Includes films by such directors as Olivier, Welles, Kurosawa, Zeffirelli, Branagh, and Luhrmann. (Cross-listed with SHS 237.) |
| FLM 295 Masterpieces of Film |
| 4 credits |
| Examines representative great films whose techniques have shaped the form as we know it today. Typically covers American and European silent films, as well as those from the 1930s and 1940s. |
| FLM 296 Film Genres |
| 4 credits |
| Explores popular film genres such as the Western, the musical, the thriller, science fiction, the detective story, the epic, and the comedy of silent films. Emphasizes cultural and artistic value, the characteristics of each form, and variations within forms. |
| FLM 297 Major Film Directors |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes works by selected international film directors who have made significant contributions to cinematic art, including Fellini, Hitchcock, Eisenstein, Kurosawa, Bergman, Welles, Altman, and Bunuel. |
| FLM 320 Topics in Hispanic Film |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected topics in Hispanic cinema, focusing on insights into cultures, history, and film production and practices in Hispanic countries, with additional emphases on film theory, form in film, and the major Hispanic film industries (Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba). Courses may focus on masterpieces of film, great directors, women in cinema, cultural identity, post-structuralism, or post-colonialism. Papers, presentations, and discussions in Spanish. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: SPAN 203. |
| FLM 350 Topics in French Film |
| 3 to 4 credits |
| Examines selected topics in French cinema, focusing on insights into French culture as seen through film. Recent topics include Masterpieces of French Film, Film and Cultural Identity, and French Film and Society. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisites: FR 203 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with FR 350.) |
| FLM 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FLM 407/507 Seminar: Topics in Film |
| 1 to 2 credits |
French
| FR 101, 102, 103 Beginning French Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach a minimum of novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of French speakers. Materials include texts, CDs, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of French. Prerequisite for FR 101: SOU French Placement Level 1. Prerequisite for FR 102: SOU French Placement Level 2 or FR 101. |
| FR 106, 107, 108 Beginning French Conversation |
| 1 credit each |
| Involves oral practice of materials studied in Beginning French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite: Beginning French Language and Culture. |
| FR 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 201, 202, 203 Intermediate French Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach a minimum of intermediate mid language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in French on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of French. Approved for University Studies (Explorations (FR 202 and 203 only)). Prerequisite for FR 201: SOU French Placement Level 3 or FR 101, 102, 103. Prerequisites for FR 202: SOU French Placement Level 4 and FR 201. Prerequisite for FR 203: FR 202. |
| FR 206, 207, 208 Intermediate French Conversation |
| 1 credit each |
| Involves oral practice of materials studied in Intermediate French. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native speakers of French. Corequisite: Intermediate French Language and Culture. |
| FR 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 301 Introduction to French Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces various genres in French literature through short representative works of poetry, short stories, the novel, and theater. Emphasizes the development of reading skills as preparation for advanced literature courses. Prerequisite: Two years of college French, SOU French Placement Level 5, or FR 203. |
| FR 311, 312 Survey of French Literature |
| 4 credits each |
| Studies selected French literature from the Middle Ages to present. Prerequisites: SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203 and 301. |
| FR 314, 315, 316 French Culture, Composition, and Conversation |
| 4 credits each |
| Promotes an understanding of French culture and society with an emphasis on the development of oral and written expression. Cultural topics include historical influences on contemporary culture; French patterns of daily behavior; artistic expression; and societal, religious, and political institutions. Topics serve as the basis for in-class discussion and composition assignments. Students practice the fundamentals of French composition by writing in a variety of composition forms, such as descriptions, resumés, expository writing, narration, and research papers (FR 316). Taught in French. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203. |
| FR 331 French Pronunciation and Phonetics |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a thorough study of the fundamentals of French pronunciation and phonetics. Focuses on corrective phonetics to improve individual student pronunciation. Prerequisite: SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 201. |
| FR 350 Topics in French Film |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected topics in French cinema, focusing on insights into French culture as seen through film. Recent topics include Masterpieces of French Film, French Film and Cultural Identity, French Film and Society, and Feminine Images in French Film. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisites: SOU French Placement Level 5 or FR 203; completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with FLM 350.) |
| FR 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 406 Community-Based Work Experience |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| A practicum work experience in local businesses, schools, or other agencies where French is required. Carried out in French and overseen by a faculty member. The work experience includes work objectives, journals, reports, and an employer evaluation. |
| FR 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 408 International Internship |
| 1 to 12 credits |
| French language internship in a discipline of the student’s area of interest, such as business, humanities, science, or social science. Internships are in French-speaking countries. |
| FR 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| FR 426/526 Topics in French Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Examines literary texts reflecting the development of a genre or a specific topic in a given age. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisites: FR 311, 312. |
| FR 427/527 Noncontinental Francophone Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Explores Francophone literature by authors originating from countries other than France. Representative works selected from African, Canadian, Caribbean, Indochinese, or Latin American literature. Conducted in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: FR 311 or 312. |
| FR 428/528 Topics in French Culture |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses selected topics in French culture that have significantly influenced French thought or contemporary French society. Topics may include social, political, artistic, or historical movements; contemporary lifestyles and customs; and issues of current interest in the French-speaking world. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisites: FR 314, 315, 316. |
| FR 445/545 Advanced French Grammar |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an intensive review of French grammar. Focuses on common problem areas. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FR 201, 202, 203. |
| FR 460/560 Translation |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the problems of translating literary and nonliterary texts from French into English and English into French. Involves some work on simultaneous oral translation. Prerequisites: FR 314, 315, 316. |
| FR 490 Research and Writing Capstone |
| 2 to 4 credits |
| Senior capstone. Designed to be the culminating project of the major for both Options A and B. Students create a research project in consultation with a faculty member. The capstone reflects the student’s personal interests and career goals and may be linked to a work internship with advisor approval. The project results in an analytical research paper and bibliography written in French. Capstones may be in the areas of language, literature, or culture. Students deliver an oral presentation of the project in French to foreign languages and literatures faculty. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the major and FR 314, 315, 316. |
Geology
| G 101 Physical Geology I |
| 4 credits |
| Examines igneous rocks, volcanoes, rivers and streams, mass wasting, internal structure of the Earth, groundwater, glacial geomorphology, and deserts. Familiarizes students with various aspects of Earth’s physical environment. Laboratory sessions permit students to identify rock and mineral specimens, interpret topographic maps and aerial photographs, and study Earth surface processes through experimentation. Field trip is required. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| G 102 Physical Geology II |
| 4 credits |
| Covers sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, shoreline processes, geologic time, energy and mineral resources, earthquakes, crustal deformation, and plate tectonics. Familiarizes students with various aspects of Earth’s physical environment. Offers a description, analysis, and interpretation of geologic structures and Earth surface processes from topographic maps, aerial photographs, and experimentation. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| G 103 Historical Geology |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a systematic survey of Earth’s history from the perspective of plate tectonics, biological evolution, and Earth surface processes. Topics include absolute and relative age dating, chemical development of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, supercontinents and mountain building, and the origins of life. Employs topographic and geologic maps, aerial photographs, fossils, and sedimentary rocks to examine the tectonic expansion of North America. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: G 101, 102, or ES 112. |
| G 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 215 Field Trip in Geology |
| 3 credits |
| Involves a classroom and field-based study of a classic geologic locality, such as the Grand Canyon or Death Valley. Coursework offered during the winter term prepares students for the eight- or nine-day field trip during spring break. Students keep a journal during the field trip. A prior course in geology is recommended. |
| G 310 Advanced General Geology |
| 2 credits |
| Prepares students for upper division coursework in geology. Topical lectures and exercises explore selected topics from introductory courses in greater depth. Lectures and assignments develop research and scientific writing skills. Guest speakers provide perspectives on academic and professional development and careers in the geosciences. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisite: G 102. |
| G 312 Mineralogy |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the theories, principles, and techniques of crystallography, chemical and physical properties of minerals, determinative mineralogy, and hand specimen identification. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: MTH 111, G 103, G 310, and CH 201. |
| G 313 Lithology |
| 4 credits |
| Covers classification schemes for igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and introduces rock textures that permit interpretation of structural and/or thermodynamic controls on their formation. Textures and compositions of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are synthesized into a plate tectonic framework. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 312. |
| G 314 Hydrogeology I |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces hydrologic science, including the hydrologic cycle, the drainage basin concept, storage and residence time, precipitation, evapotranspiration, stream hydrology, and water resource management. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: G 103, MTH 112, and G 312 (G 312 may be taken concurrently). |
| G 315 Hydrogeology II |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the geology of groundwater, including the hydraulic characteristics of rocks and aquifers, porosity and permeability, aquifer boundary conditions, and the influence of environment on groundwater. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: G 314. Corequisite: MTH 251. |
| G 316 Hydrogeology III |
| 3 credits |
| Continues the study of the geology of groundwater, including steady and non-steady state conditions, field determination of transmissibility and storage, groundwater mapping and database management, project management, and contaminant hydrology. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: G 315. |
| G 321 Structural Geology: Brittle Deformation |
| 3 credits |
| Considers the behavior of Earth materials under stress, which leads to brittle failure. Examines the properties of rock materials under stress and brittle failure features, including faults and joints. Laboratory exercises address the analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, three-point problems, fault displacement (including net slip), and other structural features associated with brittle failure. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. MTH 251 and PH 201 or 221 recommended. Prerequisite: G 313. |
| G 322 Structural Geology: Plastic Deformation and Tectonics |
| 3 credits |
| Considers the behavior of Earth materials under stress, which leads to plastic deformation and tectonic development of Earth structures. Examines deformation leading to folding, development of plastic and brittle microfabrics in rocks, and tectonic features on the Earth’s surface. Laboratory exercises include analysis of geologic maps, construction of cross sections, balanced cross sections, classification of folded rocks, behavior of rocks under different strain conditions, and development of tectonic features with an emphasis on large-scale plate tectonic features. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trip required. Prerequisite: G 321. |
| G 326 Global Positioning System (GPS) |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the theory and practice of field location and navigation using maps, GPS receivers, and software. A field project is an integral part of the course. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: One year of physical science, biological science, physical geography, or anthropology. |
| G 330 Metals and Civilization |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the influence of minerals, metals, energy, and natural resources, including their role in invention and innovation on the development of civilization. This interdisciplinary course addresses geology, history, archaeology, invention, and adaptation to resources in the world around us. Three 1-hour lectures. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| G 341 Sedimentology |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the physical properties, formation, and distribution of sedimentary rocks. Topics include flow dynamics and regimes, sediment texture and entrainment, provenance, sedimentary structures, and diagenesis. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisite: G 313. |
| G 342 Stratigraphy |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the methods used by the geologist to recognize paleoenvironments of deposition. Arranged around a systematic discussion of the major depositional modes and all physical, chemical, and biological characteristics indicative of that environment. Topics include geologic time, depositional environments, correlation, magnetostratigraphy, and biostratigraphy. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Field trips required. Prerequisites: G 313 and 341. |
| G 353 Oceanography |
| 3 credits |
| Beginning course designed to give an overview of the interrelationships between the geological, physical, chemical, and biological systems in the world’s oceans. Visually illustrates the material and highlights contemporary topics using a descriptive approach. Three lectures. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with SC 353.) |
| G 360 Environmental Geology |
| 4 credits |
| Explores and synthesizes the interrelationships between biological, chemical, physical, and sociological environments as viewed from the physical aspects of Earth systems. The fundamental concept involves an understanding of the physical environment, the natural controls placed on it, and its influence on biologic systems, including humans. A companion concept involves the effect of human interactions on the physical environment and subsequent repercussions. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisites: G 101 or ES 112; and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| G 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 406/506 Field Geology |
| 9 credits |
| Offers geological fieldwork in selected parts of Oregon and California. Emphasizes hydrogeology, field mapping, and report-writing. Meets in the field for thirty-three days immediately after spring term. For more details, please request a brochure from the Department of Geology. Prerequisites: G 313, 342, and 480. |
| G 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| G 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Students participate in geology-related activities at public or private firms or with individuals. |
| G 426 Optical/Igneous Petrology and Petrography |
| 4 credits |
| Explores optical mineralogy and mafic igneous rocks using geochemical instruments and the petrographic microscope. The lecture emphasizes theoretic petrology, while the laboratory concentrates on fabric and geochemical relations, as well as on-hand specimen description. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 313. |
| G 427 Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology and Petrography |
| 4 credits |
| Examines felsic igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks using geochemical instruments and the petrographic microscope. The lecture emphasizes theoretic petrology, while the laboratory concentrates on fabric, structure, and geochemical relations, as well as on-hand specimen description. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 426. |
| G 428 Sedimentary Petrology and Petrography |
| 4 credits |
| Geologic study and interpretation of sedimentary rocks. The lecture component stresses the origins of, classifications for, and relationships between sedimentary rocks. The lab concentrates on the description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in thin sections. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: G 427. |
| G 430/530 Low Temperature Geochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Applies chemical principles to geologic processes at low temperature, with an emphasis on processes that influence ground and surface water compositions, including dissolution and precipitation; inorganic and organic reactions; kinetics and equilibrium; oxidation and reduction; and isotope exchange. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203, 206 and G 313. |
| G 433/533 Soil Science |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an introduction to pedology and field techniques in describing soils. Develops a quantitative and qualitative understanding of morphology, origin, chemistry, and classification of soils. Topics include weathering, mineral and organic constituents of soil, nutrient cycling, soil erosion and contamination, biological activity in soils, and agriculture. Explores issues related to the environment and land use planning with respect to soils. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: G 102 and 112, or ES 112; completion of University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirements; and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with GEOG 433/533.) |
| G 450/550 Field Seminar in Geology |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an advanced study of a classic geologic locality such as Death Valley or the Grand Canyon. Students attend class, research a particular topic that will be encountered on the field trip, prepare a professional report, give an oral presentation, and act as a resource person while on the field trip. The field trip occurs during spring break and lasts eight to nine days. Students keep a field journal. Prerequisites for G 450 (choose one of the following paired sequences): ES 111, 112 or G 101, 102. Prerequisites for 550: Same as for G 450, plus at least one additional geology course. |
| G 455/555 Geology of the Wild Rogue River |
| 3 credits |
| Offers an integrated scientific approach to a primitive riverine area. Stresses the influence of the geologic setting on the natural and human history of the region. Two days of classroom instruction precede a six-day hike down the wild reach of the Rogue River. Each student completes an individual study project. The hike is generally raft-supported. Offered only in Summer Pre-Session. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| G 480 Geologic Field Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Provides instruction in the basic techniques of geologic field methods and geologic mapping, as well as in the use of basic mapping instruments. Includes aerial photo interpretation of geologic structures. Students produce geologic maps, cross sections, and reports. Two lectures and one day per week in the field. Prerequisites: G 313 and 322. |
| G 481/581 Geomorphology |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a systematic and quantitative study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of landforms. Topics include the history of geomorphology and an assessment of the processes associated with mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and shorelines. Students should be familiar with basic logarithms, trigonometry, and topographic map-reading skills. Prerequisites: G 102 or ES 111, 112; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with GEOG 481/581.) |
| G 487/587 Remote Sensing in Geology |
| 4 credits |
| Explores various geologic features using remotely sensed images. Emphasizes the interpretation of satellite images. Uses computer processing of image data in the visible and infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to illustrate the application of such data to the solution of a variety of geologic problems. CS 115 or equivalent skill is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: ES 112 or G 101. |
| G 489/589 Computer and Instrumental Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Explores computer-based methods for storing, managing, and analyzing geologic data; data manipulation by Geographic Information Systems (GIS); instrumental techniques in the field; and exercises in project management. Prerequisite: Junior standing in geology. |
| G 499/599 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged. |
Geography
| GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography: The Rogue Valley |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the skills and methods used in observing and interpreting geographical environments. Employs fieldwork, aerial photographs, maps, and basic data to examine the physical and cultural elements of the Rogue Valley from 1852 to the present. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| GEOG 103 Survey of World Regions |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a description, analysis, and interpretation of major geographic regions based on physical and cultural attributes. Examines the importance of regions within the international framework, the human impact on landscapes, global cultural diversity, and geographic differentiations based on levels of development. |
| GEOG 107 Introduction to Human Geography |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys global human diversity using geographic perspectives. Emphasizes basic human geography concepts and skills. Examines regional variation based on language, religion, and other cultural traits; political conflicts; and development of cultural landscapes. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| GEOG 108 Global Land and Livelihoods |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a systematic geographic survey of human economic systems, regions, and activities. Provides a basis for a systematic understanding of resources as environmental and cultural elements. Introduces the tools for analysis of extraction, manufacturing, and service industries. Explores the basic nature and cultural relativity of legal and market economic control functions in regulated market economies. Models spatial interaction and provides fundamental insights into the growth and economic functions of cities. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| GEOG 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 209 Introduction to Meteorology |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an introductory study of meteorology, providing a qualitative and quantitative examination of the global energy budget, weather elements, instrumentation, fronts, air masses, cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather, pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and global warming. Students gain an understanding of weather analysis and forecasting using current computer technology. Prerequisites: ES 111 and computer skills. |
| GEOG 280 Maps: Analysis and Interpretation |
| 4 credits |
| Applies techniques in reading, interpreting, and analyzing maps and map data commonly used in geographic study. Emphasizes the understanding and development of skills used in scale computation, coordinate systems, simple field mapping, contour reading, map projections and datums, and interpretation of physical and cultural phenomena on maps. Also examines the nature of computer-based maps and provides familiarity with sources of maps and map-related information. Participants design a simple map. |
| GEOG 300 Geographic Research Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Required for majors. Prepares students for upper division courses, the capstone, and employment by developing skills in research, writing, and oral presentations. Covers field observation, library and Internet research, interviews and surveys, off-campus data sources, and research design. Prerequisites: Completion of an Explorations sequence in arts and letters, GEOG 107, ES 111 or 112, and computer skills. |
| GEOG 326 Geography of Europe |
| 4 credits |
| Description and analysis of the physical and cultural landscapes of Europe. Emphasizes the development of regional diversity in populations, cultural characteristics, settlement, and economy, and the impacts of the emerging European Union. Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 329 Geography of the United States and Canada |
| 4 credits |
| Extends knowledge of the major geographic regions of the U.S. and Canada. Students gain geographic perspectives by integrating study of the physical setting, cultural characteristics, and economic activities of several regions. Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 330 Geography of Latin America |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the physical, social, and environmental characteristics of Middle America, the Caribbean, and South America, with special emphasis on natural resources, environmental impacts, cultural diversity, economic development, regional conflict, and the emerging nations of Latin America. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 333 Geography of Australia and New Zealand |
| 4 credits |
| Description and analysis of the major geographic regions of both Australia and New Zealand. Explores the physical environment, natural resources, economic development, and environmental impacts of human activities. Examines cultural landscapes of indigenous and contemporary peoples. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 336 Geography of Asia |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the environmental variations, cultural diversity, and emerging economic power of Asia. Emphasizes the peoples and regions of East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to their importance in global economic and political patterns. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 338 Geography of Central and Southwest Asia |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the regional geography of the countries of central and southwest Asia that form the ancient core of the Muslim world: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab emirates, Oman, and Yemen, as well as the non-Muslim countries they envelope including Armenia and Israel. Emphasizes Turkic and Arab countries. Covers climate, landscape, resources, cultural history, political history, and contemporary issues. Provides essential background for understanding the history and current events in the Middle East and the essential connections to events in Europe, the United States, Russia, China, and India. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| GEOG 339 Geography of the Former USSR |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the diverse landscapes, peoples, geographic problems, regions, and regional trends in the territories once controlled by the USSR. Introduces physical environment, natural resources, economic and ethnic patterns, political units, and problems of size and diversity. Considers emerging states as distinct regions. Includes geographic interpretations of current events. Prerequisite: Completion of Explorations sequences in sciences and social sciences (geography sequences preferred). |
| GEOG 340 Cartography |
| 5 credits |
| Examines the principles and techniques used in the design and compilation of maps and related graphical products. Activities include the completion of computer-based cartography projects, the preparation of thematic maps, data analyses, chart production, the incorporation of Global Positioning System (GPS) data, and the examination of computer maps and databases as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Objectives are to increase skills in cartographic communication and geographic data presentation and to produce map products in suitable formats for technical reports and other publications. Prerequisites: GEOG 280 and computer skills. |
| GEOG 350 Urban Environments |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the city as a social and physical environment using multidisciplinary perspectives. Focuses on contemporary U.S. cities and selected global and historical examples of urban places. Explores the process of urbanization; the historical development of cities in several world regions (including nonwestern contexts); the changing patterns of social classes, ethnic groups, and gender balance within cities; and the impact of urban development on the physical environment. Students work in interdisciplinary groups to investigate a significant urban issue. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| GEOG 360 Population, Development, and the Environment |
| 4 credits |
| Examines contemporary global issues and investigates the roles played by cultural values, technologies, infrastructure, and sociopolitical organizations as intermediaries between human population growth, poverty, and environmental degradation. Provides the conceptual tools to formulate questions about how human societies choose to invest wealth in population growth, consumption, economic growth, or environmental preservation. Term projects require students to identify a significant and specific case relating population growth to economic development and environmental degradation and to recommend action goals. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| GEOG 386 Quantitative Methods in Geography |
| 4 credits |
| Applies statistical principles and techniques to geographical data. Draws examples from temporal and spatial relationships in physical and cultural geography. Formulates questions appropriate to statistical analysis, statistical problem solving, data collection, and documentation. Covers computer-based analysis techniques. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| GEOG 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GEOG 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged (maximum 15 undergraduate credits). Graded on a P/NP basis. |
| GEOG 411/511 Cultural Geography |
| 4 credits |
| Investigates the cultural landscape as a text that reveals the processes of cultural change. Explores the interaction of culture groups with their social and physical environments. Applies geographical concepts and methods to the interpretation of local landscapes. Prerequisites: GEOG 107 and upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 416/516 Advanced Economic Geography |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a systematic theoretical review of spatial forces affecting regional development and industrial location. Examines traditional and contemporary models to explain economic landscapes, regionalization processes, and tools for planning and policy analysis. Applies analytical methods to the valuation of environmental amenities and the interpretation of observed spatial patterns of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. GEOG 108 or 360 recommended. Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 417/517 Geography of Tourism |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the evolution of tourism as a geographical process and examines its physical, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Investigates global, regional, and local tourist flows, with special attention to southern Oregon. Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing and two courses from GEOG 107, 108 and ES 111, 112. |
| GEOG 433/533 Soil Science |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an introduction to pedology and field techniques in describing soils. Develops a quantitative and qualitative understanding of morphology, origin, chemistry, and classification of soils. Topics include weathering, mineral and organic constituents of soil, nutrient cycling, soil erosion and contamination, biological activity in soils, and agriculture. Explores issues related to the environment and land use planning with respect to soils. Two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: G 102 and 112, or ES 112; completion of University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirements; and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with G 433/533.) |
| GEOG 437/537 Conservation in the United States |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to present. Emphasizes environmental movements in the U.S., the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses of society and its institutions. Prerequisites: ES 111, 112, or 210; upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with SSC 437/537.) |
| GEOG 439/539 Land Use Planning |
| 4 credits |
| Applies land use planning history and legal foundations as the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon’s land use planning legislation and its regional implementations. GEOG 350 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: GEOG 107, 108, or ES 210 and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with SSC 439/539.) |
| GEOG 440 Planning Issues |
| 4 credits |
| Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of contemporary land use planning issues. Students gain insight into the planning philosophies underlying the issues and the technical aspects of planning through participation in community planning efforts such as mapping, surveys, and inventories in the Rogue Valley. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: GEOG 350 or 439. |
| GEOG 480/580 Geography for Teachers |
| 4 credits |
| Encourages the comprehension and application of key ideas in geography and the geographical mode of inquiry to elementary and secondary school curricula. Emphasizes methods of organizing materials and the formulation of instructional strategies. Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 481/581 Geomorphology |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a systematic and quantitative study of terrestrial processes, with an emphasis on the evolution and interpretation of landforms. Topics include the history of geomorphology and an assessment of the processes associated with mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, deserts, and shorelines. Students should be familiar with basic logarithms, trigonometry, and topographic map reading skills. Prerequisites: G 102 or ES 111, 112; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with G 481/581.) |
| GEOG 482/582 Climatology |
| 4 credits |
| Investigates the physical mechanisms that control the spatial aspects of global and regional climates. Develops a qualitative and quantitative knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere system through an understanding of spatial variations in heat, moisture, and the motion of the atmosphere. Applies these concepts to a wide range of issues in climate, human activities, and the environment. Discusses human consequences, including natural vegetation assemblages, agriculture and fisheries, health and comfort, building and landscape design, industrial influences, and issues of climate change. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: ES 111 or GEOG 209; completion of the University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning) requirement; and upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 487/587 Remote Sensing |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a broad examination of information-gathering. Uses various types of geographic imagery, including both traditional panchromatic aerial photographs and satellite digital imagery. Projects and assignments develop skills in stereo viewing, basic photogrammetry, identification and interpretation of physical and cultural features on false color imagery, pattern and signature recognition, computer analysis, and classification of satellite digital data. Prerequisites: GEOG 280 and upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 489/589 Geographic Information Systems |
| 5 credits |
| Explores uses of computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for analyzing geographic features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, demography, and remote sensing. Computer skills required. Prerequisites: GEOG 280, 340; computer skills; and upper division or graduate standing. |
| GEOG 492 Senior Capstone I |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces the capstone experience for geography majors. Demonstrates students’ competence in the application of geographic information, theory, and methodology through the evaluation of a selected study area. Includes a weekend field camp, to be held the first weekend in October. Course to be taken in sequence with GEOG 493 and 494. Prerequisites: GEOG 340 and senior standing in the major. |
| GEOG 493 Senior Capstone II |
| 1 credit |
| Applies specific research, writing, and presentation skills to the evolving capstone experience. Students write a research proposal and develop skills related to effective presentations, including field-based and technology-based forms. Prerequisite: GEOG 492. |
| GEOG 494/594 Senior Capstone III: Field Geography |
| 4 credits |
| Applies geographic survey methods and techniques to the evaluation of selected study areas. Students complete capstone projects, including cartographic, written, and oral presentations of findings. Weekend field camp required. Typically taken during spring term of the senior year. Students who are not senior geography majors must obtain instructor consent. Prerequisites: GEOG 492, 493. |
| GEOG 496/596 Geographic Internship |
| 4 to 6 credits |
| Provides on-site experience at an educational, governmental, nongovernmental, or industrial organization for a minimum of ten hours a week. Students apply geographic methods and techniques to problems such as land use planning, resource management, cartography, business, and industry. Note: The primary internship is 4 credits; students may enroll for an additional 2 credits if desired. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits of upper division geography. |
German
| GL 101, 102, 103 Beginning German Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach at least novice high proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of German speakers. Materials include texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of German. |
| GL 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 201, 202, 203 Intermediate German Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach intermediate mid-language proficiency, to compare cultural ideas, and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in German on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Closed to native speakers of German. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: GL 101, 102, and 103. |
| GL 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 301, 302, 303 German Culture, Conversation, and Composition |
| 4 credits each |
| Offers a German studies approach to German language fluency. Incorporates writing, conversation, literature, culture, and history. Prerequisite for 400-level courses. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). |
| GL 308 German Trailer Course |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Taught in German as a trailer to a course in another department (e.g., history, art, music, business, sociology, or women’s studies). Involves readings and discussions in German on topics relevant to the main course. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: GL 203. |
| GL 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 406 Community-Based Work Experience |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| A practicum work experience in local businesses, schools, or other agencies where German is required. The work experience is carried out in German and overseen by a faculty member. The work experience includes work objectives, journals, reports, and an employer evaluation. |
| GL 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 408/508 International Internship |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Offers summer work opportunities at German and Swiss businesses to qualified students. Provides practical experience in a German language environment. Prerequisites: GL 301, 302, 303, and instructor consent. |
| GL 409 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 413 Major Figures in German Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces significant forms, trends, and major figures, with an emphasis on twentieth-century writers. Taught in German. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Prerequisites: GL 301, 302, 303. |
| GL 415 Topics in German Film |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the political, historical, and cultural developments of the twentieth century as seen through films. Taught in German. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisites: GL 301, 302, 303. |
| GL 440 Germany 1845–1945: Germany’s Search for Unity |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the sociohistorical, political, economic, and artistic development of Germany in its search for nationhood. Taught in German. Prerequisites: GL 301, 302, 303. |
| GL 441 Germany 1945–1990: From Division to Unity |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the sociohistorical, political, economic, and artistic development of postwar Germany in its search for self-determination and unity. Taught in German. Prerequisites: GL 301, 302, 303. |
| GL 490 Research and Writing Capstone |
| 2 to 4 credits |
| Senior capstone. Designed to be the culminating project of the major for both options A and B. Students create a research project in consultation with a faculty member. The capstone project reflects the student’s personal interests and career goals and may be linked to a work internship with advisor approval. The project results in an analytical research paper and bibliography written in German. Capstones may be in the areas of language, literature, or culture. Students deliver an oral presentation of the project in German to foreign languages and literatures faculty. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the major, GL 301, 302, 303. |
Health Education
| HE 160 Majors Orientation |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces students to the University and the department. Presents information about student services and opportunities on campus, including Hannon Library, Career Services, Counseling Services, the Student Health and Wellness Center, the Office of Financial Aid, and advising. |
| HE 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 250 Health and Society I |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses topics basic to physical aspects of wellness and the impact of social factors on health choices throughout the lifecycle. Sample topics include fashion trends in body composition (e.g., the current quasi-anorexic trend), social factors in contagious disease, and steroid use as a result of social pressure to win. Introduces social theories and models related to decision making associated with exercise and lifetime fitness (e.g., lifestyle constructs and social learning theory). Includes a lab component. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HE 252 First Aid and Safety |
| 3 credits |
| Basic first aid and safety for emergency treatment of injuries, with emphasis on the application of such knowledge to everyday life. |
| HE 275 Health and Society II |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses topics basic to mental, emotional, and social wellness. Examines the influence of social and cultural factors on wellness choices. Sample topics include effective personal communication and social factors in stress and substance abuse. Introduces social theories and models related to decision making associated with personal health (e.g., lifestyle constructs and social learning theory). Includes a lab component. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: HE 250. |
| HE 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 325 Nutrition |
| 3 credits |
| Explores principles of human nutrition, essential nutrients, nutritional needs of different age groups, and nutrition research. Focuses on the relationship between nutrition and physical fitness and health, with supporting emphases on consumer awareness, evaluation of nutrition information, eating disorders, and the importance of a balanced, varied diet. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 331 Environmental Health |
| 3 credits |
| Surveys contemporary environmental issues and the interrelationship between the health of the individual and the environment. Covers such topics as population dynamics, environmental resource pollution status, environmental degradation, federal and state environmental laws, and environmental agencies. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 362 Community Health |
| 3 credits |
| Examines principles of community health and safety, with emphases on the safety of water supplies, sewage disposal, and other environmental practices affecting the health of a community. Includes study of public health agencies, selected volunteer nonprofit health agencies, and opportunities for practical experience in the community. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 410/510 Special Topics (Problems: Health Education) |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HE 422/522 Consumer Health |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on identification of reliable and unreliable sources of information, and the effect of marketing strategies on health-related behaviors. Attention is given to products and services related to various health problems, health and appearance, and health care practices. |
| HE 443 Senior Capstone |
| 3 credits |
| Integrates the components of a student’s curriculum into a culminating experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a senior thesis or one of the following options with a supporting scholarly paper and/or an oral presentation to peers: a student-generated project, a practicum in an occupational setting, international travel, or another advisor-approved activity. Prerequisites: HE 209, 409, and senior standing in the major. |
| HE 444/544 Sexuality Education |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors influencing sexual development. Emphasizes principles of human sexuality, family life, and the development of parenting skills. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 450/550 Origins of Modern Health |
| 3 credits |
| Studies questions of individual preference by looking at theories related to biological impulse (genes and evolution), cultural influence (technology and civilization), and cognitive autonomy (decision making) which, though sometimes contradictory, connect to shape a modern definition of health. |
| HE 452/552 Analysis of Stress |
| 3 credits |
| Studies the physiological and psychological effects of stress on the human body. Emphasizes prevention of stress overload through perception intervention and management techniques. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 453/553 Drugs in Society |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the use and abuse of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, barbiturates, narcotics, and tranquilizers. Emphasizes the pharmacology of drugs and the prevention of abuse. HE 250 recommended. |
| HE 455/555 Work-Site Health Promotion |
| 3 credits |
| Explores current health promotion techniques and programs designed to facilitate behavioral change in the workplace. Emphasizes the development, implementation, and evaluation of work-site health promotion programs. |
Honors
| HO 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HO 291 Seminar: The Ancient World |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the beginnings of ethical dialogue in the Western world through selected Greek dramatists, philosophers, and Judeo-Christian scriptures. Students read contemporary works that comment on, dramatize, or extend concepts found in the classical texts. Readings are supplemented by films, creative activities, and lectures by visiting scholars. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HO 292 Seminar: The Rise of the Individual—Renaissance and Enlightenment Periods |
| 4 credits |
| Considers the ethical questions raised when the individual is first emancipated from the benevolence and tyranny of the state, bringing about the fragmentation of political power, the growth of the middle class, the intermingling of diverse cultures, volatile discoveries in science, the humanist backlash, and the emergence of pragmatism. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HO 293 Seminar: The Modern World |
| 4 credits |
| Explores ethics in the modern West. Discusses deontological ethics and obedience to authority, challenges to the political order, the decline of absolutism, expansion of the franchise, and ethics as an individual choice in the context of twentieth century upheavals. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HO 391 Seminar: An Indian View of Ethics: Tradition and Revolution |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the nature of ethics in the Indian tradition, including Hindu and non-Hindu systems such as Buddhism and Jainism. The study begins with the Vedas and forest dialogues of the Upanishads, traverses various orthodox and heterodox schools, and culminates in a look at contemporary Indian society and ethical debate. |
| HO 392 Seminar: Ethics in Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism |
| 3 credits |
| Considers the major philosophies indigenous to China (Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism), as well as the major imported religious tradition (Buddhism). These ethical traditions are considered within historical contexts: How did they change over time? In what ways did they influence each other? How did they work in practice? In what ways may they be seen as shaping elite culture? What impact did they have on folk culture? To what extent do they remain influential today? Readings are drawn from these philosophical and religious traditions and from elite literature and folktales. |
| HO 393 Seminar: Islamic Ethics—History and Culture |
| 3 credits |
| Concentrates on textual analysis of the Qu’ran and Hadith, the ultimate sources of Islamic ethics. Emphasizes concepts such as adl (justice), zakat (alms tax), and ulul-amr (holders of authority). After discussion of these and other related concepts of Islamic ethical traditions, students analyze their uses in different historical and cultural contexts. Through analysis of the Islamic texts, students make continuous historical, ideological, and cultural interpretations of Islam and Islamic societies. Emphasizes the Islamic Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. |
| HO 407 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HO 491 Seminar: Contemporary Ethical Issues I |
| 3 credits |
| During fall term, students explore current ethical issues in the larger community and the ways these issues are addressed by professionals in the field. In the process, they select and research a collaborative project topic, which is linked to a community or faculty mentor. Students develop a project timeline for the remainder of the year. They also arrange mentor-led seminar sessions. Readings and discussion of contemporary ethical theory and practice complement work on the projects. |
| HO 492 Seminar: Contemporary Ethical Issues II |
| 3 credits |
| The winter term seminar allows more time for students and community or faculty mentors to collaborate on compiling, organizing, and refining each project. In Years I and II, the students, faculty, and Year III mentors attend a student-led discussion of ethical issues raised by each project. The outcome of this process is a final draft of the project. Continues readings and discussion of contemporary ethical theory and practice. |
| HO 493 Seminar: Contemporary Ethical Issues III |
| 3 credits |
| During spring term, students formally present their project results to the program’s faculty and students, as well as the southern Oregon community. Publication of project outcomes in the form of articles, brochures, videotapes, or manuals is strongly encouraged. Students also work with Year II students to prepare them for entrance into Year III of the program. |
History
| HST 110, 111, 112 World Civilizations |
| 4 credits each |
| Examines the development of world civilizations. Emphasizes political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors. Relates earlier patterns of world civilization to present conditions and problems. HST 110 covers the development of ancient civilizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Near East. HST 111 focuses on the development of world civilization during the period leading up to the rise of industrialization in the eighteenth century. HST 112 examines the past two centuries. Includes lecture, discussion of readings, video documentaries, feature film analysis, and small group activities. Students must take HST 110 and 111 or HST 111 and 112 to meet the University Studies requirement. Courses may be taken out of sequence. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HST 250, 251 American History and Life |
| 4 credits each |
| Explores United States history and culture from indigenous times to the present. HST 250 begins with indigenous life and culture before European contact and ends with the American Civil War. HST 251 examines industrialization, imperialism, militarism, and consumerism as artifacts of American culture since 1870. Course methods include lecture, discussion of readings, video documentaries, feature film analysis, and small group activities. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| HST 300 The Study of History |
| 4 credits |
| Prepares history majors in the critical evaluation of historical arguments, library research, organization and analysis of historical data, and historical writing. History majors must complete HST 300 before earning more than 12 upper division history credits (three courses). Offered winter term. Prerequisites: Admission to the major and submission of junior plan. |
| HST 304, 305, 306 English History |
| 4 credits each |
| Provides a general survey of English history from prehistoric times to the present. Emphasizes major political, economic, constitutional, legal, social, intellectual, and religious developments. HST 304 covers prehistory to the War of the Roses in 1485. HST 305 explores Tudor-Stuart England to 1689. HST 306 examines Britain from 1690 to the present, with attention to Empire and Commonwealth. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 315 Ancient Greece |
| 4 credits |
| Explores Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, archaic Greece, the emergence of the poleis, the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens, the Peloponnesian War, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic period to circa 146 b.c.e. Studies the major aspects of intellectual, cultural, and social development. Prerequisite: HST 110. |
| HST 316 Ancient Rome |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys the political, military, economic, social, cultural, and religious institutions of Ancient Rome from the beginning of the Republic (fifth century b.c.e.) to the fall of the Empire (fifth century c.e.). Prerequisite: HST 110. |
| HST 317 Europe in the Middle Ages, A.D. 500–1300 |
| 4 credits |
| Investigates Europe from the decline of the Roman Empire to the rise of the Renaissance in Italy. The ancient Roman Empire fragmented into three successor civilizations: the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic World, and medieval Christendom. Exploring how this momentous transformation occurred, students examine such topics as monasticism and saints cults, Byzantine civilization, the rise of Islam, feudalism, economy and trade, the Vikings, the Crusades, the growth of cities and revival of trade, religious reformers and heretics, the persecution of Jews and other minorities, and the Black Death. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 318 European Renaissance and Reformation, 1300–1600 |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a topical introduction to the major changes affecting European society during the era traditionally considered the watershed between the Middle Ages and modernity. Topics include demographic growth and economic change, the discovery and impact of new worlds overseas, the diffusion of Renaissance culture from Italy to Northern Europe, political consolidation and international rivalries, the transforming religious crisis of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, the wars of religion in France and the Netherlands, and war and revolution in England. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 319 European Old Regime and the Enlightenment, 1600–1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a topical introduction to the major changes affecting European society immediately prior to industrialization. Among the topics considered are demographic growth and economic change, the discovery and impact of new worlds overseas, the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, political consolidation and international rivalries, and the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 341, 342, 343 Modern Europe |
| 4 credits each |
| Presents major European political, social, economic, and cultural trends since the French Revolution. HST 341 examines Europe on the eve of revolution, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Era. HST 342 focuses on 1815 to 1914. HST 343 explores the years since the outbreak of World War I. Emphasizes the effect of the French Revolution and Napoleon on modern history. Studies the influence of ideologies in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 350, 351, 352 History of Latin America |
| 4 credits each |
| Compares and surveys economic, social, and political developments in Latin America. HST 350 examines pre-Columbian cultures and the Iberian colonial period to 1810. HST 351 surveys the nineteenth century, and HST 352 the twentieth. HST 351 and 352 pay particular attention to relations with the United States. |
| HST 361, 362, 363 History of Africa |
| 4 credits each |
| Surveys the historical development of African societies. Includes topical analyses of Sudanic and forest states, comparative colonial experiences, and politics and societies in modern nation-states. Prerequisite for HST 361: HST 110. Prerequisites for HST 362, 363: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 383 Native American History |
| 4 credits |
| Interprets the historical experience of the diverse nations native to North America. Explores what historians and anthropologists understand about the Native American past before and after contact with Europeans, with special emphasis on the formation and operation of U.S. government policy regarding Native Americans in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. |
| HST 391 East Asian Thought |
| 4 credits |
| Studies Confucianism, Taosim, Legalism, and Buddhism in China and of Shinto, Confucianism, Buddhism, and bushido (the warrior ethic) in Japan. Examines folk tradition and communism in modern China and democracy in modern Japan. Prerequisite: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, instructor consent. |
| HST 392 Modern East Asia |
| 4 credits |
| Examines political, social, and cultural developments in China and Japan from about 1800 to the present. Includes military, cultural, and diplomatic contacts with the West. Prerequisite: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, instructor consent. |
| HST 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 401 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 403 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 408 Colloquium |
| Credits to be arranged |
| HST 415 History Capstone |
| 4 credits |
| History majors who are within twelve credit hours of completing the history requirements for their bachelor’s degree may register for the capstone experience. Students will produce a lengthy and properly documented paper to demonstrate their command of the research process. While all students register for the capstone taught during fall and spring terms, there are two options available. |
| HST 421/521 World Environmental History |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the historical relationship between the earth and human societies in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas from earliest times to the present. Combines lecture and discussion. A History Department Topics course. |
| HST 431, 432, 433 Islamic Middle East |
| 4 credits each |
| HST 431 covers the rise of Islam and Arab expansion in the Middle East, North Africa, Persia, India, and Spain, 600 to 1517 b.c.e. HST 432 examines the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, as well as the advent of European imperialism in the region to 1914. HST 433 explores the Middle East since 1914, emphasizing such themes as independence and decolonization, state formation, Zionism, Islamic fundamentalism, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111. |
| HST 451, 452, 453 American Foreign Relations |
| 4 credits each |
| Surveys the international affairs of the U.S., analyzing political, economic, strategic, and ideological factors. HST 451 covers the diplomacy of independence, free trade, civil war, and continental expansion; HST 452 explores imperialism, isolation, and world war; and HST 453 studies the Cold War and global commitments. Prerequisites: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 455 Colonial America |
| 4 credits |
| Explores British and French settlement and colonial development in North America to 1763. Prerequisites: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 456 American Revolution, 1763–1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Investigates the British imperial crisis and the American movement toward war and independence, the background and controversy regarding the Constitution, critical issues during the 1790s, and the emergence of political parties. Prerequisites: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 457 From Jefferson to the Jacksonians |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the United States from 1800 to 1850, including political, economic, social, and diplomatic experiences of the new nation, ranging from the election of President Thomas Jefferson to the aftermath of the war with Mexico. Prerequisites: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 458 Civil War and Reconstruction |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes the causes, nature, and effects of the American Civil War. Prerequisites: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 464 Colonial Mexico |
| 4 credits |
| Explores colonial Mexico through independence from Spain in 1821. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Instructor consent required for nonmajors. |
| HST 465 Modern Mexico |
| 4 credits |
| Covers independence to the present, with emphasis on the complicated and continuous movement of people into the northern borderlands and beyond. Prerequisites: HST 111, 112 or HST 351, 352 and upper division standing. Instructor consent required for nonmajors. |
| HST 484/584 Topics in American History |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes a major historical issue or topic in American history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: The Rise of Industrialization, The American West, The Sixties, and The Vietnam War and Film. Prerequisites for undergraduates: HST 250, 251. |
| HST 485 Topics in Latin American History |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes a major issue in Latin American history. Topic changes each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| HST 486 Topics in Ancient Mediterranean History |
| 4 credits |
| Examines a major historical issue or topic in Ancient Mediterranean history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: Alexander the Great, the Julio-Claudian Emperors, Julius Caesar, and Historical Films of the Ancient Mediterranean. Prerequisite: HST 110. |
| HST 487 Topics in European History |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes a major historical issue or topic in European history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: European Expansion and Interaction, World War I, and Hitler and the Third Reich. Prerequisites: HST 111, 112. |
| HST 488 Topics in Middle Eastern History |
| 4 credits |
| Covers a major historical issue or topic in Middle-Eastern history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: Egypt under the British, Israel and Palestine, and the Legacy of Colonialism. Prerequisites: HST 111, 112. |
| HST 489 Topics in African History |
| 4 credits |
| Analyzes a major historical issue or topic in African history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: Dictatorship in the Postcolonial Period, Comparative Imperial Systems, and the Legacy of Colonialism. Prerequisites: HST 111, 112. |
| HST 490 Topics in World History |
| 4 credits |
| Explores a major historical issue or topic in world history. The focus of the course changes each time. May be repeated for credit with varying topics. Topics include: Empires, Colonialism, Atlantic World, Industrialization, Revolutions, and Environmental History. Prerequisites: HST 110, 111, 112. |
| HST 494 China: Prehistory Through 1279 |
| 4 credits |
| Examines political, economic, social, cultural, and religious developments in Chinese civilization from prehistory through 1279. Prerequisites: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, USEM 103 required and HST 391 recommended. |
| HST 495 China: 1279–1900 |
| 4 credits |
| Studies political, social, cultural, and religious developments in twentieth-century Chinese civilization. Prerequisites: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, USEM 103 required and HST 391 recommended. |
| HST 496 China: Twentieth Century |
| 4 credits |
| Covers political, economic, social, cultural, and religious developments in twentieth-century Chinese civilization. Prerequisites: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, USEM 103 required and HST 391 recommended. |
| HST 497, 498 Japan |
| 4 credits each |
| Analyzes the history of Japan from ancient times to the present. HST 497: Early Japan to about 1800; HST 498: Japan from 1800 to the present. Emphasizes political, economic, social, religious, and cultural institutions. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisites: For majors, HST 300 or equivalent; for nonmajors, USEM 103 required and HST 391 recommended. |
International Studies
| IS 250 International Scene |
| 4 credits |
| Examines current international relations and global issues. Explores why nations go to war and how war might be prevented. Introduces students to changing world affairs. |
| IS 320 Introduction to the International Economy |
| 4 credits |
| Explores global economic relations in the historical and political context of current issues. Focuses on the economic interdependence of nations. Prerequisites: EC 201, 202. |
| IS 350 World Politics |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the nature and structure of the modern international state system, with reference to theory and practice. Emphasizes globalization and the impact of international developments on domestic politics. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| IS 398 Research Methods |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the basic techniques of political science research and writing. Incorporates the Internet and government documents. Meets the computer literacy requirement for political science and international studies majors. |
| IS 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| IS 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| IS 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| IS 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| IS 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| IS 450/550 U.S. Foreign Policy |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: IS 350. |
| IS 498 Capstone |
| 4 credits |
| A capstone experience in which students demonstrate knowledge of global and regional international affairs. Students prepare a resumé and portfolio showcasing their skills, which may include research and writing, study abroad experiences, and SOU service. |
Japanese
| JPN 101, 102, 103 Beginning Japanese Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach at least novice mid proficiency and introduces them to the cultural differences of Japanese speakers. Materials include texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, and elementary cultural and literary readings. Closed to native speakers of Japanese. Requires some work with Japanese characters. |
| JPN 106, 107, 108 Beginning Japanese Conversation |
| 1 credit each |
| Involves oral practice and conversation for students in Beginning Japanese. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native and advanced speakers of Japanese. Corequisite: Beginning Japanese Language and Culture. |
| JPN 199 Special Studies |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| JPN 201, 202, 203 Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture I, II, III |
| 4 credits each |
| Enables students to reach at least intermediate low language proficiency; to compare cultural ideas; and to analyze issues, problems, and practices of the native and target language groups. Students are required to communicate in Japanese on topics ranging from everyday life, family, and work to political, economic, and social questions affecting culture. Materials include literary and cultural texts, audiotapes, videotapes, films, art, and performances. Continues work with Japanese characters. Closed to native speakers of Japanese. Prerequisites: JPN 101, 102, 103. |
| JPN 206, 207, 208 Intermediate Japanese Conversation |
| 1 credit each |
| Involves oral practice and conversation for students in Intermediate Japanese. Graded P/NP only. Closed to native or advanced speakers of Japanese. Corequisite: Intermediate Japanese Language and Culture. |
| JPN 209 Practicum |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| JPN 409 Practicum |
| 1 to 4 credits |
Journalism
| JRN 241 Introduction to Visual Journalism |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the creation and use of visually mediated images in media. Introduces students to visual practices, ethics, theories, and principles related to the production of media images in photography, graphic design, layout, and typography across media platforms. |
| JRN 251 Journalistic Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes newspaper style and structures, including the inverted pyramid, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and principles of clear, concise writing. |
| JRN 261 Newswriting |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces interviewing, making news judgments, news-gathering, and alternative structures of stories. Focuses on spot news, speeches, obituaries, and press releases. Prerequisite: JRN 251. |
| JRN 321 Photojournalism |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the study, mastery, and application of skills required for newspaper and magazine photojournalism, including photo content, photo essay, editor-photographer relationships, ethics of photojournalism, and printing techniques. Includes production of computer images. Prerequisite: Demonstrated photography and darkroom skills. Prerequisites: JRN 251, ART 240, 250. |
| JRN 322 Picture Editing, Layout, and Design |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes the selection, placement, and positioning of photographic images in print and on screen. Introduces students to the process of evaluating, cropping, toning, and selecting images for publication and portfolio presentation. Places importance on caption writing, layout, typography, and design as they relate to image creation and editing. Prerequisites: JRN 241, 251, 261, and 321. |
| JRN 323 Advanced Photojournalistic Techniques |
| 4 credits |
| Provides advanced skills in lighting, portfolio development, ethics, law, and visual storytelling techniques. Emphasizes researching and creating picture stories, documentary work, and long-form visual storytelling. Prerequisites: JRN 241, 251, 261, 321, and 322. |
| JRN 341 Copyediting |
| 4 credits |
| Provides instruction and practice in editing newspaper copy, writing headlines, and caption writing in journalism. Prerequisite: JRN 261. |
| JRN 361 Reporting |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on reporting governmental affairs, specialized reporting, and investigative reporting. Analyzes budgets and information-gathering techniques. Prerequisite: JRN 261. |
| JRN 362 Broadcast Journalism: Newswriting |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces newswriting for broadcast and broadcast news production. Examines the ethical standards, missions, and practices of broadcast news organizations. Prerequisites: JRN 251, 261, and 361. |
| JRN 371 Opinion Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the theory and practice of writing editorials, commentaries, and reviews, including gathering information and establishing structure. Prerequisite: JRN 261. |
| JRN 372 Broadcast Journalism: Field Reporting |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a conceptual foundation and a working knowledge of how to prepare ethically balanced, professional quality news reports for broadcast. Prerequisite: JRN 362. |
| JRN 377 Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Supervised activity in various forms of journalism/photojournalism. Includes the application of principles and theories of communication in educational, professional, and community settings. No more than 6 credits may be applied toward the major. May not be taken for a letter grade without instructor consent. |
| JRN 381 Feature Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Students examine marketing manuscripts and write feature stories for newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: JRN 261. |
| JRN 382 Broadcast Journalism: TV Studio News Presentation |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes advanced news-gathering, studio production, and on-air performance techniques for television news and public affairs programming. Students gather news and produce studio broadcasts, as well as practice techniques for field reporting, TV newscast production, TV newswriting, on-camera and voiceover presentation, field and studio interviews, live remotes, commentary, and critical reviews. Prerequisite: JRN 362 and 372. |
| JRN 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| JRN 409/509 Journalism Internship |
| 1 to 6 credits |
| Supervised learning experience with a professional media outlet, advertising, or governmental or nonprofit organization. Designed to introduce students to a professional learning environment and to apply classroom knowledge to a professional setting. Provides a natural transition from academic to work-place environments. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| JRN 410A Journalism: Individual Capstone |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Gives senior students an opportunity to put their journalism training into practice by producing a body of work that proves competency and knowledge in their specific field of study (photojournalism or news-editorial). Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor consent. |
| JRN 410B Journalism: Team Capstone Project |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Allows students to examine a community issue in-depth and create a series of stories, photos, and graphics to both educate the community and demonstrate each student's journalistic skills. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent. |
| JRN 461 Literary Journalism Workshop |
| 4 credits |
| Reviews the historical development of the content and style of nonfiction journalistic writing. Develops literary journalistic, storytelling style using multiple writing exercises. Prerequisites: JRN 251, 261, and 361. |
Library and Information Science
| LIS 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| LIS 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| LIS 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| LIS 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| LIS 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| LIS 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Master in Management
| MM 509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged (no more than 6 credits may be applied toward the MiM degree) |
| Allows students to customize their education by attending professional workshops, seminars, or conferences. At the discretion of the program administration, practicum credit may also be earned for serving as a teaching assistant or implementing special projects. Approval for practicum credit is made at the sole discretion of the program administration. Practicum experiences must result in learning activities and a written report appropriate to the graduate level. Prerequisite: Program manager consent. |
| MM 512 Budget and Finance |
| 3 credits |
| Familiarizes managers with the role of budgeting and the budgeting process in diverse organizations. Students develop an appreciation for both the theory and application of financial practices to aid in their fiscal decision making. It is recommended that students have an understanding of basic accounting concepts prior to enrolling in this course. |
| MM 513 Strategic Management |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces students to advanced strategic management concepts in successful organizations. Students develop an understanding of how to use strategic management tools to initiate and implement problem-solving processes in dynamic and diverse environments. An in-depth case analysis allows students to demonstrate their understanding of key strategic management principles. |
| MM 514 Practical Research, Analysis, and Decision Making |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the relationship between practice and research in organizational decision making. Students acquire the skills and understanding necessary to critically review and competently interpret research findings in a decision-making context. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 15 hours of core coursework. |
| MM 515 Management Information Systems |
| 3 credits |
| Provides a broad overview of the role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in organizations. Describes the diverse technical, managerial, and professional knowledge of an MIS manager at a level appropriate for a non-MIS manager. Emphasizes both the data component of information systems and the management behavior, knowledge, and skills necessary to successfully manage an organization employing MIS. Also introduces current trends and drivers, including emerging technologies that affect the present and future of information systems. |
| MM 516 Organizational Leadership and Communication |
| 3 credits |
| Surveys the theoretical frameworks, empirical literature, and requisite skills associated with effective organizational leadership and communication. Examines questions of bureaucracy, culture, power, reciprocal influence, employee involvement, and other central issues from an organizational and communicative perspective. |
| MM 517 The Human Resource Environment |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on critical issues and strategic questions managers need to understand in order to manage employees effectively. Emphasizes applied skills relevant to managing employees, including recruitment, selection, compensation, evaluation, and employee development. |
| MM 518 Marketing for Public and Private Organizations |
| 3 credits |
| Details the planning and implementation of marketing activities, marketing research, and effective evaluation of marketing strategies. Students develop an understanding of what is required to succeed and to achieve a competitive advantage within a framework of ethical marketing practices. |
| MM 519 Legal Issues in Management |
| 3 credits |
| Acquaints the manager with basic legal concepts in the field of liability, including personal injury, malpractice, product liability, and the available defenses. Students are introduced to the ways contracts are formed, including their development, problems, and pitfalls. An introduction to basic employment law and concepts covers the fundamentals defining wrongful termination and the practical ways employers can protect themselves. Presents an overview of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. |
| MM 520 Orientation to Graduate Study for the Management Professional |
| 1 credit |
| A gateway course required for all entering participants in the Master in Management program. Provides a means for students and faculty to discuss expectations for the program and to become familiar with the graduate school experience. Emphasizes exposure to academic culture, practices, and the unique structure and design of the MiM program. |
| MM 521 Society, Ethics, and Management |
| 1 credit |
| Considers the relationship between common management values and those held by society as a whole, as well as various groups that comprise our diverse social milieu. Students, faculty, and community professionals are brought together to describe, critique, and evaluate the connections between management principles and contemporary issues from a variety of perspectives. Prerequisite: MM 520. |
| MM 530A Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The first of a two-part course offered over two terms. Surveys nonprofit managers’ primary areas of responsibility, including the history and philosophy of American nonprofit organizations, organizational change and development, learning organizations in nonprofit settings, and current issues in nonprofit management. (Cross-listed with PS 530A and BA 430A.) |
| MM 530B Applied Nonprofit Organization Management |
| 2 credits |
| The second of a two-part course offered over two terms. Provides a minimum of 12 hours of fieldwork, including interviews with nonprofit leadership, board assessments, and participation in management and governance meetings. Students augment their fieldwork with lecture and discussion sessions, reading and journal assignments, and presentations. (Cross-listed with PS 530B and BA 430B.) |
| MM 540 Topics in Management |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Focuses on selected topics in management theory and practice. Offerings have included Emotional Intelligence and Managerial Excellence (4 credits); Fundamentals of Project Management (4 credits); Introduction to Organizational Coaching (1–2 credits); and Inside Out Management (3 credits). Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. A complete listing of courses taught under this title is available on the MiM Web site. |
| MM 598 Capstone Project |
| 3 credits |
| Serves to confirm comprehensive management competency in an applied setting. Requires students to implement projects consistent with their career interests and objectives that will demonstrate their mastery of skills acquired from the program’s core course offerings. Student proposals are developed through the Research course (MM 514). Prerequisite: Completion of program core courses or permission of capstone instructor. |
Military Science
| MS 111 Adventure Training I |
| 1 credit |
| Offers an examination and practical application of the fundamentals of safety, manipulation, marksmanship, mechanical operation, and modern firearm storage. Includes mandatory, off-campus field trips. |
| MS 112 Role of the Army |
| 1 credit |
| Studies the total Army and its concept and role in society. Examines the mission, organization, personnel, and history of the Active Components of the Army and Army National Guard and Reserve. |
| MS 113 Adventure Training II |
| 1 credit |
| Examines the practical application of whitewater rafting, orienteering, rappelling, and first aid. Includes mandatory, off-campus field trips. |
| MS 211 Land Navigation |
| 2 credits |
| Covers basic topographic map-reading skills and land navigation using a lensatic compass and terrain association. Includes practical exercises. |
| MS 212 Leadership and Management |
| 2 credits |
| Studies the characteristics and methods of successful leadership. Includes building trust and cooperation, communication, personal motivation, and stress and time management. |
| MS 213 Basic Military Skills |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces basic military skills in first aid; radio and wire communications; nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) defense; and weapons employment and operation. Mandatory for Officer Candidate School (OCS) enrollment. |
| MS 295 OCS Phase I |
| 2 credits |
| Offers an intensive two-week precommissioning training. Oriented toward leader development and individual/small-unit training in a physically and mentally rigorous environment. Evaluates individual proficiency in land navigation and communication skills. Provides practical experience in a variety of leadership positions. Located at a military post. Prerequisite: Approval of the 186th Army GOLD. |
| MS 311 Military Leadership |
| 3 credits |
| Studies Army Command and Control and small unit leadership fundamentals. Examines the junior officer’s role and responsibilities in the leadership process. Addresses topics such as professional ethics, soldier/team development, and Army written and oral communication skills. |
| MS 312 Military Law and Administration |
| 3 credits |
| Explores military law, army personnel management, and army logistics and supply. Focuses on the junior officer's role and responsibilities in military law, officer and enlisted personnel management, resource management, and service support. |
| MS 313 Small Unit Tactics |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the fundamentals, techniques, and procedures of light infantry squad and platoon tactics. Develops leadership skills in planning, organizing, and conducting small-unit operations. |
| MS 395 OCS Phase III |
| 2 credits |
| Provides an intensive two-week precommissioning training oriented toward squad and platoon tactical training in a field environment. Students plan, organize, and conduct small unit operations and train in a variety of leadership positions. Located at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Prerequisites: MS 295, 311, 312, and 313. |
| MS 411 Army Training Management |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the Army’s training philosophy and the Army Training System. Focuses on the junior officer's roles and responsibilities in the process of battle focus-planning, establishing unit training programs, and executing military instruction. |
| MS 412 Military Justice System |
| 3 credits |
| Examines military justice, from nonjudicial punishment to the military court-martial. Introduces practical exercises to prepare junior officers for their roles in the military justice system. |
| MS 413 Personal Affairs and Career Development |
| 3 credits |
| Provides an in-depth examination of the Second Lieutenant’s role in the total Army and preparation for officer commissioning in the Army National Guard. Offers critical information on such topics as officer specialty selection, unit assignment, pay and benefits, training status and attendance, call-ups and mobilization, career planning, professional development, balancing personal/family life, civilian employment, and military service. Designed to enable a successful transition to civil-military life. |
| MS 419 Practical Field Experience |
| 2 credits |
| A practicum course intended to provide practical exposure to the fields of Army administration and Army supply procedures. Designed by the instructor and the student to meet individual interests. Up to two hours of work is required a week for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of military science instructor. |
Mathematics
| MTH 60 Beginning Algebra |
| 4 credits |
| Builds an understanding of the language of mathematics. Provides exercises in simplifying, graphing, and evaluating expressions involving fractions, negatives, exponents, and variables. Other concepts and topics include absolute value, scientific notation, simple interest, area, and volume. Introduces translation of textual statements into algebraic statements, as well as graphing and the creation of algebraic tables. Includes the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 65 Elementary Algebra |
| 4 credits |
| Uses graphical, algebraic, and numeric methods to solve linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables. Applies mathematics to real-world settings. Includes the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MTH 60 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra |
| 4 credits |
| Bridges courses that satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning University Studies requirement with courses leading up the calculus track. Focuses on simplifying, evaluating, and solving quadratic equations. Other topics include rational expressions and equations and manipulation of expressions with exponents and square roots. Real-world applications include use of the vertical position formula and the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MTH 65 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 105 Contemporary Mathematics |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys various practical areas of mathematics. Topics include logic, probability and statistics, finance, and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes real-world applications, critical thinking, and the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 95 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 111 Precalculus I: College Algebra |
| 4 credits |
| Develops skills in algebra and deductive thinking in the real-number setting. Uses algebraic and function concepts to solve problems and analyze applications. Topics include real number properties, absolute value, theory of equations, inequalities, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, and an introduction to complex numbers. Recommended as preparation for Precalculus II (MTH 112). This course does not meet the Quantitative Reasoning University Studies requirement. Prerequisite: MTH 95 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 112 Precalculus II: Elementary Functions |
| 4 credits |
| Examines exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs and applications. Intended as preparation for Calculus I (MTH 251). Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 111 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 158 Elementary Linear Mathematics with Applications |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces analytic geometry, with an emphasis on linear functions of one or more variables and their graphs. Applications are drawn primarily from the social and management sciences. Topics include lines, planes, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, and linear programming problems. Credit for MTH 158 is not given to students who have received credit for MTH 261. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 95 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 199 Special Studies |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MTH 211 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the theory of arithmetic for prospective teachers. Topics include set theory, numeration, place value, computational algorithms for whole numbers and integers, computational estimation, mental arithmetic, relations and functions, and number theory. Content is taught within a problem-solving framework using calculators and computers as aids. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Students entering the next MAT cohort have enrollment priority over other registered and waitlisted students. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning (met after completion of both MTH 211 and 212)). Prerequisite: MTH 95 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 212 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II |
| 4 credits |
| Covers rational number arithmetic for prospective teachers. Topics include theory and modeling of fractions, decimals, and percentages; rational and irrational numbers; mental arithmetic and computational estimation; graphing linear and nonlinear functions; and probability and statistics. Content is taught within a problem-solving framework using calculators and computers as aids. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Students entering the next MAT cohort have enrollment priority over other registered and waitlisted students. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning (met after completion of both MTH 211 and 212)). Prerequisite: MTH 211. |
| MTH 213 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics III |
| 4 credits |
| Covers informal geometry and measurement for prospective teachers. Topics include properties of two- and three-dimensional space, the metric system, measurement, estimation, perimeter, area, volume, surface area, congruence motions, similarity motions, and topological motions. Content is taught within a problem-solving framework using calculators and computers as aids. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Students entering the next MAT cohort have enrollment priority over other registered and waitlisted students. Prerequisite: MTH 211. |
| MTH 235 Discrete Structures |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the mathematical structures fundamental to the study of computer science. Topics selected from sets, functions, combinatorics, statistics, coding theory, logic networks, and Boolean expressions. Prerequisite: MTH 251. |
| MTH 243 Elementary Statistics |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes the basic concepts and techniques of probability, descriptive, and inferential statistics. Topics include describing the distribution of data graphically and numerically, standard scores, normal distribution, empirical rule, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing of both one and two populations, and linear regression. Introduces appropriate technology to display and analyze data. Appropriate calculators are required. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 95 or an appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 244 Applied Inferential Statistics |
| 4 credits |
| Presents an assortment of tools from inferential statistics with an emphasis on applications. Reviews the concepts of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Introduces probability distributions of test statistics for various inferential statistical problems. Includes Analysis of Categorical Data (Chi-Square Goodness of Fit Test), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Nonparametric Statistics, and a brief introduction to Multiple Linear Regression. Applies the concepts and procedures with appropriate software tools for data analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| MTH 251 Calculus I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces limits, continuity, and differentiation. Applications include linear approximation, graphing techniques, and maximum/minimum problems. Students are introduced to writing precise mathematical arguments. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning). Prerequisite: MTH 112 or appropriate SOU placement level. |
| MTH 252 Calculus II |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces integration, developed as a limit of Riemann sums. Covers the first and second forms of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, and numerical integration. Applications are selected from length, area, volume, work, and motion. Students are expected to understand and reproduce precise mathematical arguments. Prerequisite: MTH 251. |
| MTH 253 Calculus III |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces differential equations, including separation of variables. Other topics include sequences and series, power series representations of functions, and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| MTH 261 Linear Algebra |
| 4 credits |
| Provides the basic linear algebra necessary for multivariable calculus, differential equations, and abstract algebra. Develops skills for constructing rigorous mathematical proofs. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, and eigenvalue problems. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| MTH 281 Calculus IV |
| 4 credits |
| Applies the concepts of limit, continuity, differentiability, and integrability to multivariate and vector-valued functions. Topics include the study of motion, partial derivatives, and multiple and line integrals. Prerequisites: MTH 252; MTH 261 or PH 221. |
| MTH 290 Mathematical Perspectives |
| 2 credits |
| Seminar that presents mathematics as a way of thinking and a body of knowledge important to the development of civilizations. Explores a variety of mathematical topics and history through guest lectures, reading, writing, and student discussion. Prerequisite: MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently). |
| MTH 299 Special Studies |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 311 Number Structures |
| 5 credits |
| Studies the essential features of the real number system and the organization of number systems in general. Stresses logical development, precise notation, and written exposition. Includes axiomatic developments, set and function theory, division algorithm, congruence, completeness, Archimedean Principle, denseness, and infinite sets. Prerequisites: MTH 261; WR 122 or USEM 103. |
| MTH 321 Differential Equations |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the theory and application of ordinary differential equations. Analyzes problems from the natural and physical sciences, with emphasis on finding and interpreting solutions. Topics selected from separable equations, linear equations, power series solutions, Laplace Transforms, and systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: MTH 253 or PH 371. |
| MTH 331 Introduction to Real Analysis |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the basic analytic structure of real numbers. Topics include sequences; continuity; uniform continuity; properties of functions on closed, bounded sets; and an introduction to metric spaces. Prerequisites: MTH 253 and 311. |
| MTH 341 Introduction to Algebraic Systems |
| 4 credits |
| Presents abstract groups to demonstrate the fundamental strategies used to study algebraic structures such as subsystems, morphisms, and quotient systems. Includes a brief overview of some alternative algebraic systems. Prerequisite: MTH 311. |
| MTH 361 Probability |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the theory and applications of probability. Topics include laws of probability, Bayes theorem, principles of counting, combinatorics, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and expected values. MTH 243 recommended. Prerequisite: MTH 281. |
| MTH 399 Special Studies |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 401/501 Research |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 403/503 Thesis |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| MTH 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MTH 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MTH 411/511 Topics in Foundations and Geometry |
| 4 credits each |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 421/521 Topics in Applied Mathematics |
| 4 credits each |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 431/531 Topics in Analysis |
| 4 credits each |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 441/541 Topics in Abstract Algebra |
| 4 credits each |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 461/561 Topics in Probability and Statistics |
| 4 credits each |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 481/581 Topics in Middle School and High School Mathematics |
| 3 to 5 credits eaach |
| The following and other topics are offered as needed. Repeat credit is offered for distinct topics. |
| MTH 490 Senior Colloquium |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| A directed project organized around a theme that necessitates a synthesis of a variety of concepts in the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Includes a major writing component. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the mathematics major, MTH 311, and completion of at least two of the upper division sequences required for the major. |
Music Applied Studio Instruction
| MUP 170, 270, 370, 470 Applied Music |
| 2 credits each |
| For non-music majors or majors taking a secondary instrument. Provides individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, classical guitar, percussion, wind, and string instruments. |
| MUP 190, 290, 390, 490 Applied Music |
| 2 or 4 credits each |
| For music majors only. Provides individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, classical guitar, percussion, wind, and string instruments. |
| MUP 590 Applied Music |
| 1 or 2 credits each |
| Offers individual instruction in voice, organ, piano, guitar, band, and orchestral instruments. |
Music
| MUS 100 Music Fundamentals |
| 3 credits |
| Offers music theory for the non-music major or pre-music major. Students learn to read music notation, study musical scales and rhythms, practice ear training, and develop simple songwriting skills. Prepares students for MUS 121. |
| MUS 121 Music Theory I |
| 2 credits |
| Offers intensive study of music theory for the music major or minor. Reviews notation, scales, keys, meter, intervals, triads, figured bass, cadences, and nonharmonic tones. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. All prospective MUS 121 students must take a placement examination covering music rudiments. Prerequisite: Ability to read music. Corequisite: MUS 124. |
| MUS 122 Music Theory I |
| 2 credits |
| Offers intensive study of music theory for the music major or minor. Covers melodic organization, texture, voice leading in two and four voices, and harmonic progressions. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: MUS 121 and 124. Corequisite: MUS 125. |
| MUS 123 Music Theory I |
| 2 credits |
| Offers intensive study of music theory for the music major or minor. Covers seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominants, binary, and ternary form. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: MUS 122 and 125. Corequisite: MUS 126. |
| MUS 124 Aural Skills I |
| 2 credits |
| Develops basic sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing diatonic melodies and harmonies with simple and compound rhythms. Corequisite: MUS 121. |
| MUS 125 Aural Skills I |
| 2 credits |
| Develops basic sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing diatonic melodies and harmonies with simple and compound rhythms. Prerequisite: MUS 124. Corequisite: MUS 122. |
| MUS 126 Aural Skills I |
| 2 credits |
| Develops basic sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing diatonic melodies and harmonies with simple and compound rhythms. Prerequisite: MUS 125. Corequisite: MUS 123. |
| MUS 165 Convocations/Concerts |
| 0 credits |
| Music majors attend weekly meetings and a required number of concerts each term, as determined by the music faculty. Ten terms of this course are required by all music majors prior to graduation. |
| MUS 166 Composition Colloquium |
| 0 credits |
| Focuses on gaining basic composition techniques needed to help develop a portfolio. Designed for freshmen and sophomore students preparing for the composition concentration. Students must have four terms of MUS 166 prior to being accepted into the composition concentration in their junior year. |
| MUS 181 Class Lessons in Voice |
| 2 credits |
| Covers the fundamentals of correct voice production. Includes breathing, breath control, registration, elementary study of vowels and consonants, phrasing, style, interpretation of elementary songs, poise, posture, and stage presence. |
| MUS 184 Chamber Ensemble |
| 1 credit |
| Students work in small ensembles with intensive performing preparation. Includes, but is not limited to: brass quintet, clarinet ensemble, Gamelan ensemble, guitar ensemble, percussion ensemble, saxophone quartet, string quartet, vocal ensemble, and woodwind quintet. Available for most instruments and voice. Auditioned. |
| MUS 185 Jazz Ensemble |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large jazz ensemble framework. Literature covers a wide range of jazz styles emphasizing jazz ensemble playing and improvisation. Auditioned. |
| MUS 189 Jefferson State Choral Coalition |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual vocal performance abilities through a University or community large-group setting. Repertoire to include the best of American popular music with an emphasis in jazz. Auditioned. |
| MUS 191 Raider Athletic Band |
| 1 credit |
| Provides a laboratory experience. Integrates school spirit activity with musical performance. The Raider Band serves as the musical entertainment for all Southern Oregon University home football and basketball games. There are no prerequisites; all students with the appropriate instrumental experience and school spirit are encouraged to participate. |
| MUS 192 Class Lessons in Piano |
| 2 credits |
| Offers elementary keyboard lesssons in a class setting. |
| MUS 195 Symphonic Band |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned. |
| MUS 196 Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for orchestra. Qualified students must be admitted by audition to the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra. |
| MUS 197 Concert Choir |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of music such as oratorio, double chorus, and a cappella compositions. |
| MUS 198 Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of orchestral literature appropriate for the ability level of the ensemble. Auditioned. |
| MUS 199 Special Studies |
| 1 to 18 credits |
| MUS 201 Music of Western Culture |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys historical periods and musical styles from European cultural roots. Includes the historical development of Western music from its roots in Greek culture to the present day. Emphasizes style periods from the Middle Ages to the present. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| MUS 202 Music of Nonwestern Culture |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys nonwestern musical cultures. Focuses on musical events in cultural regions throughout the world, including north and south India, the Middle East, China, Japan, Indonesia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Native American culture, and ethnic North America. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| MUS 203 American Jazz |
| 4 credits |
| Explores American jazz music and culture. Teaches the history of American jazz, the musical innovations that distinguished it from the previous era, and the social events that contributed to those innovations. Surveys influential musicians, their instruments, and their major bands. Presents examples of these artists' musical contributions. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| MUS 221 Music Theory II |
| 2 credits |
| Studies eighteenth-century counterpoint, fugue, chromatic harmony, borrowed chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, and augmented sixth chords. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUS 123. Corequisite: MUS 224. |
| MUS 222 Music Theory II |
| 2 credits |
| Analyzes classical period music, including variation technique, sonata form, and rondo. Also examines extended harmony; ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords; altered dominants; and chromatic mediants. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUS 221. Corequisite: MUS 225. |
| MUS 223 Music Theory II |
| 2 credits |
| Examines music of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including romantic, post-romantic, impressionistic, twelve-tone technique, and contemporary. Includes practical experience with keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUS 222. Corequisite: MUS 226. |
| MUS 224 Aural Skills II |
| 2 credits |
| Develops sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing harmonies through secondary dominant and leading tone. Prerequisite: MUS 126. Corequisite: MUS 221. |
| MUS 225 Aural Skills II |
| 2 credits |
| Develops sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing harmonies through the Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite: MUS 224. Corequisite: MUS 222. |
| MUS 226 Aural Skills II |
| 2 credits |
| Develops sight-singing and ear-training skills utilizing harmonies through the ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords. Prerequisite: MUS 225. Corequisite: MUS 223. |
| MUS 238 Class Lessons in Guitar |
| 2 credits |
| Examines elementary guitar techniques and styles, with emphasis on elementary singing and secondary general music classes. Students must furnish their own acoustic guitar. |
| MUS 292 Piano Proficiency |
| 2 credits |
| Prepares music majors with limited piano skills for the piano proficiency examination. Emphasizes major and harmonic minor scales, sight-reading, harmonization, chord progression, and repertoire-building. Music majors and pre-majors only. |
| MUS 311 Art and Music of the Twentieth Century to Present |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an interdisciplinary survey of the visual arts and music from the twentieth century to present. Examines the intersections, cross-influences, and significant archetypes of visual art and music. Covers modernism, postmodernism, primitivism, minimalism, futurism, and popular culture. ARTH 202 and MUS 201 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with ARTH 311.) |
| MUS 315 Business of Music |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces various aspects of the music business, such as songwriting; copyrighting; publishing; music in the marketplace, broadcasting, and film; business affairs; the record industry; and career planning and development. |
| MUS 323 Fundamentals of Conducting |
| 2 credits |
| Develops basic skills in the art of conducting. Covers baton techniques, phrasing, style, and cuing. |
| MUS 324 Instrumental Conducting |
| 2 credits |
| Develops conducting techniques for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: MUS 323 and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 325 Choral Conducting |
| 2 credits |
| Develops conducting techniques for choral organizations. Prerequisites: MUS 323 and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 330 Vocal Methods |
| 2 credits |
| Covers strategies for teaching classical vocal technique. Topics include vocal pedagogy (physiology and methods); choral and solo singing; age- and gender-specific issues; care of the voice; and an overview of standard resources, research materials, and beginning repertoire. Curriculum involves written materials, studio observations, and teaching practicum. |
| MUS 331 Percussion Methods |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces the family of percussion instruments, including the snare drum, keyboard percussion, auxiliary percussion instruments, timpani, drum set, and hand percussion. Students learn basic techniques, as well as diagnostic skills to apply as band directors. |
| MUS 332 Woodwind Methods |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. Students learn how to play and teach woodwinds, in addition to studying diagnostic skills they can apply as band directors. |
| MUS 333 Brass Methods |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces the trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Students learn how to play and teach brass instruments, in addition to studying diagnostic skills they can apply as band directors. |
| MUS 346 String and Orchestra Methods |
| 2 credits |
| Introduces string instruments, stressing tone production and fundamental playing technique. Students learn how to play and teach violin, viola, and cello, in addition to studying diagnostic skills they can apply as orchestra directors. |
| MUS 350 Junior Recital |
| 1 credit |
| Solo recital performance and preparation. Half recital consisting of twenty-five minutes of music given during Music Convocation. Prerequisite: Department chair consent. |
| MUS 351 Accompanying |
| 1 credit |
| Addresses principles of playing artistic accompaniments for vocal and instrumental soloists and groups. Practical experience is arranged and supervised. A maximum of 4 credits from MUS 351 may be counted as ensemble credit. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| MUS 355 Electronic and Computer Music |
| 3 credits |
| Enables students to gain expertise by working on creative projects using digital and analog synthesis, MIDI software, sequencing, notation, digital recording and processing, and Internet music applications. MUS 100 and 201 recommended. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| MUS 358 Digital Tools for Interdisciplinary Synthesis: Music as Metaphor |
| 3 credits |
| Involves hands-on learning and composing of electronic music using the Metasynth Studio Bundle, an integrated software package with digital sample editing, MIDI sequencing, multi-track mixing, effects processing, and advanced synthesis. Listening assignments cover the basic history of electronic music. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisites: Competency on Macintosh computers, the ability to read music, and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| MUS 360 History of Music: Medieval and Renaissance |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development of western European art music from ancient Greek music through the medieval and Renaissance periods. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| MUS 361 History of Music: Baroque and Classical |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development of western European art music from 1600 through 1830, including the baroque and classical periods. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| MUS 362 History of Music: Romantic and Contemporary |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development of western European art music from the Romantic period through contemporary music. Covers music styles of the twentieth century, including serialism, impressionism, expressionism, minimalism, and musique concrete. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| MUS 372 Introduction to Music Education |
| 2 credits |
| Covers the social, psychological, historical, and philosophical principles of music education in school, studio, administration, and business. Follows the MENC national standards and Oregon standards. Explores possibilities for use of technology in the music classroom. Attends to information covered in PRAXIS and preparation for teacher certification. |
| MUS 373 Elementary General Music Methods and Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Addresses instruction of choral and vocal skills in a sequential approach for elementary students in the music classroom through singing, playing, listening, moving, creating, improvising, and conducting. Introduces the techniques of Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze. Includes song repertoire and children’s choir organization, rehearsal, and literature. Field observation is an integral component. |
| MUS 374 Secondary Choral Methods and Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Addresses instruction of choral and vocal skills in a sequential approach for secondary students and the organization and administration of middle school and high school choral programs. Includes introductions to sight-reading series, texts for the ensemble class, and choral repertoire. Emphasizes vocal pedagogy and the changing voice and includes score analysis and rehearsal preparation, planning, and techniques. Field observation is an integral component. |
| MUS 375 Secondary Band Methods and Materials |
| 3 credits |
| Covers a comprehensive study of the daily requirements of the school band director. Topics include band history, band management, instrument repair, marching band, choosing graded repertoire, rehearsal planning, and rehearsal techniques. Instrumental techniques emphasize students’ secondary instruments. |
| MUS 384 Chamber Ensemble |
| 1 credit each term |
| Students work in small ensembles with intensive performing preparation. Includes, but is not limited to: brass quintet, clarinet ensemble, Gamelan ensemble, guitar ensemble, percussion ensemble, saxophone ensemble, string quartet, and vocal ensemble. Available for most instruments and voice. Auditioned. |
| MUS 385 Jazz Ensemble |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large jazz ensemble framework. Literature covers a wide range of jazz ensemble playing and improvisation. Auditioned. |
| MUS 389 Jefferson State Choral Coalition |
| 1 credit each term |
| Develops individual vocal performance abilities in a university or community large-group setting. Repertoire to include the best of American popular music with an emphasis on jazz. Auditioned. |
| MUS 394 Chamber Choir |
| 1 credit |
| A select ensemble dedicated to the highest levels of artistic choral singing. Performs a full spectrum of the finest classical choral literature, from the Renaissance to newly composed and commissioned works. Open to all SOU students by audition. Performs quarterly concerts at SOU and takes an annual tour. Group members should plan to sing for the full year. |
| MUS 395 Symphonic Band |
| 1 credit each term |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned. |
| MUS 396 Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra |
| 1 credit each term |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for orchestra. Qualified students must be admitted by audition. |
| MUS 397 Concert Choir |
| 1 credit each term |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of music, including oratorio, double chorus, and a cappella compositions. Ensemble course. |
| MUS 398 Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of orchestral literature appropriate for the ability level of the ensemble. Auditioned. |
| MUS 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 400 Capstone Experience |
| 2 credits |
| Students perform a recital or special project and complete a research paper. Project details are determined by the departmental advisor. |
| MUS 401 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 403 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 406 Collegium Musicum (Early Music Ensemble) |
| 1 credit |
| Teaches how to play and sing Renaissance and medieval music. Focuses on the recorder, crumhorn, viola da gamba, and other period instruments in a relaxed setting. Explores issues of interpretation, embellishment, notation, phrasing, technique, and articulation using treatises and source materials of the period. |
| MUS 407 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged (maximum 15 undergraduate credits) |
| MUS 408 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 409 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 440/540 Form and Analysis |
| 3 credits |
| Students analyze and compose using the forms and techniques of the common practice period: binary, ternary, rounded binary, sonata form, theme and variation, rondo, and fugue. Prerequisites: MUS 223, 226, and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 441/541 Orchestration |
| 3 credits |
| Students review orchestral groups in an instrument-by-instrument breakdown; study melody and harmony in strings, winds, brasses; learn to write for combined groups; and examine different ways of orchestrating the same music. Prerequisites: MUS 223, 226, and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 442/542 Counterpoint |
| 3 credits |
| Students learn basic sixteenth- and eighteenth-century counterpoint techniques by analyzing and composing music in the style of Palestrina and Bach. Prerequisites: MUS 223, 226, and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 443/543 Composition Survey |
| 3 credits |
| Develops various compositional techniques by composing short, focused works and listening, discussing, and analyzing music. Techniques are discovered by listening and analyzing music from diverse traditions such as Gregorian chant to Noh Drama, from Gamelan to minimalist, from Bach to Cage, and from India to Africa. Prerequisites: MUS 223, 226, and completion of vocal and piano proficiencies. |
| MUS 445 Special Topic: Theory |
| 3 credits |
| Studies advanced theory topics in depth. Topics may include Schenker Analysis, Forte Pitch-Set Analysis, and Theory of Romantic Period Music or Theory of Post-Romantic Period. May be taken multiple times. Prerequisites: MUS 221, 222, 223. |
| MUS 446 Theory in Performance |
| 3 credits |
| Students present a work of music in recital directed by music faculty. Presentation and preparation include thorough historical research, musical analysis, and lecture. May be taken multiple times. Auditioned. Prerequisites: MUS 221, 222, 223, and instructor consent. |
| MUS 450 Senior Recital |
| 2 credits |
| Solo recital performance and preparation. Full recital consisting of fifty minutes of music given during term registered. Prerequisite: Department chair consent. |
| MUS 460 Special Topic: History |
| 3 credits |
| Studies advanced music history topic in depth. Topics may include symphony, chamber music, opera, music notation, J. S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Mahler, Stravinsky, and the Second Viennese School. May be taken multiple times. Prerequisites: MUS 360, 361, 362. |
| MUS 495/595 University-Civic Wind Ensemble |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities in a select, small-group framework. Literature includes chamber music for winds and percussion, as well as music for wind ensemble. The repertoire covers a wide range of musical periods and styles. This is an advanced group that requires independent preparation by individuals. Auditioned. Corequisite: MUS 395. |
| MUS 501 Research* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 505 Reading and Conference* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 507 Seminar* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 509 Practicum* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| MUS 596 Orchestra |
| 1 credit |
| Develops individual performance abilities within a group framework. Includes a compilation of practical orchestra concert literature. |
| MUS 515 Research: Performance Evaluation |
| 3 credits |
| Candidates supply a recording of their band in performance. An anonymous composite recording of the bands of all first-year ABC master’s candidates serves as the basis for written analysis and recorded voiceover evaluations of each band by the candidates. |
| MUS 516 Research: Performance Preparation |
| 3 credits |
| Based on multi-session videotaping of the candidate’s band in rehearsals and final performance of a selected composition. Video sessions are accompanied by an in-depth analysis of the composition. Teaching techniques are employed and implemented before and after each video session. The video must be produced during the school year prior to the summer of enrollment in this course. |
| MUS 517 Research: Literature and Content |
| 3 credits |
| Out of the more than 120 lecture clinics attended over three summers, the candidate selects the 20 most useful for inclusion in a personal teaching manual. In addition, the candidate selects 30 favorites of the more than 400 sight-read or performed compositions by the ABC Director’s Band over three summers, providing a written commentary on grade level, important concepts, and the musical value of each composition. |
| MUS 531 Band Director Pedagogy I |
| 3 credits |
| Emphasizes the development of teaching materials. |
| MUS 532 Band Director Pedagogy II |
| 3 credits |
| Includes an examination based on materials in the current American Band College Staff Notebook. Prerequisite: MUS 531. |
| MUS 533 Band Director Pedagogy III |
| 3 credits |
| Emphasizes the development of classroom management, recruitment, and retention. Prerequisite: MUS 532. |
| MUS 534 Band Director Pedagogy IV |
| 3 credits |
| Includes an examination based on materials found in the current American Band College Staff Notebook. Prerequisite: MUS 533. |
| MUS 535 Band Director Pedagogy V |
| 3 credits |
| Emphasizes the development of score study and conducting. Prerequisite: MUS 534. |
| MUS 536 Band Director Pedagogy VI |
| 3 credits |
| Continuation of MUS 535. Includes an examination based on materials found in the current American Band College Staff Notebook. Prerequisite: MUS 535. |
| MUS 537 Practical Applications I |
| 3 credits |
| Practical application credits developed individually to reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate as determined by the required entrance examination. Project is to be completed by August 10 of the first summer under the supervision of the ABC director (first summer course). |
| MUS 538 Practical Applications II |
| 3 credits |
| Work is to be completed by August 10 of the second summer under the supervision of the ABC director (second summer course). |
| MUS 539 Practical Applications III |
| 3 credits |
| Work is to be completed by August 10 of the final summer (third summer course). |
Native American Studies
| NAS 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| NAS 268 Introduction to Native American Studies |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the indigenous peoples of North America through history, art, music, culture, literature, and oral tradition. Focuses on creation through the prophecy period. Provides a foundation for other course offerings. Incorporates experiential learning through attendance at Native American events. |
| NAS 270 Introduction to Intertribal Dance |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of the powwow and its basic structure, protocol, and key participants. Discusses traditional and contemporary concepts, as well as how they are related to the dancer, community, and Indian country. A daily dance class applies relevant teachings and concepts of intertribal and social dances. Enhances student understanding, participation, and respect for the powwow and Native America. |
| NAS 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| NAS 368 Native American Topics: Historical |
| 4 credits |
| Uses Native voices to examine the historical period and prophecy to 1890. Presents material from the perspective of the indigenous peoples relative to the foretold coming of a new people, colonization, and westward expansion. Examines the impact upon Native life relative to federal and state policies, land acquisition and treaties, removals, reservation and boarding school development, and the major changes in the lifestyles and culture of Native America. NAS 268 recommended. |
| NAS 407/507 Seminar |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| (Cross-listed with ED 407/507.) |
| NAS 409 Practicum |
| 2 to 8 credits |
| NAS 468 Native American Topics: Contemporary |
| 4 credits |
| Progresses from 1890 to contemporary times. Examines Native American culture, history, art, literature, music, and dance. Explores correlated applications of Native wisdom and knowledge to the student’s major program of study. Promotes the concept of inclusion by bridging cultures to eliminate stereotypical imaging. NAS 268 and 368 recommended. |
Physical Education
| PE 160 Majors Orientation |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces SOU and the department. Presents information about student services and opportunities on campus, including Hannon Library, Career Services, Counseling Services, the Student Health and Wellness Center, the Office of Financial Aid, and advising. |
| PE 180 Physical Education |
| 1 credit (maximum 12 credits) |
| Students learn and improve recreational skills for maintaining an optimum level of physical fitness. For a list of activities currently being offered, consult the online class schedule. |
| PE 194 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits (maximum 18 credits) |
| Provides laboratory experience. Includes football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, and track and field. Each unit is presented with teaching techniques directed toward instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
| PE 196 Team Participation |
| 1 credit (maximum 12 credits) |
| PE 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 234 Scuba Diving |
| 3 credits |
| A comprehensive scuba diving course covering the basic physics, physiology, and medical aspects of scuba diving, as well as their practical applications. Meets NAUI certification guidelines. Prerequisite: Adequate swimming ability as determined by instructor. |
| PE 235 Theory and Techniques of Sailing |
| 3 credits |
| A lecture course on the theory, practice, and safety of sailing. |
| PE 270 Foundations of Physical Education |
| 3 credits |
| Studies contemporary issues in physical education, with emphasis on historical and philosophical contributions to behavioral, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of the discipline. |
| PE 291 Lifeguard Training |
| 2 credits |
| Formal training and skills development are required for certification as a lifeguard. |
| PE 292 Water Safety Instructor Training |
| 2 credits |
| Formal instruction and skills development are required for water safety instructor certification. |
| PE 294 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Involves laboratory experience. Covers golf, archery, bowling, aerobics, cycling, weight-training, tennis, and badminton. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
| PE 309 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 361, 362 Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries I, II |
| 3 credits each |
| Examines the study and practice of sports injury prevention. Includes taping, bandaging, massage, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the care of sports injuries. Prerequisite: BI 231. |
| PE 365 Coaching and Officiating Football |
| 3 credits |
| Involves a demonstration and discussion of the fundamentals, team play, and rules of football. Emphasizes the development, organization, and conduct of a football program. |
| PE 366 Coaching and Officiating Basketball |
| 3 credits |
| Demonstrates and discusses the fundamentals, individual skills, and methods of instruction. |
| PE 370 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the techniques and theory of coaching competitive volleyball. |
| PE 372 Kinesiology |
| 3 credits |
| Applies anatomical concepts to fundamental movements involved in sport and fitness activities. Prerequisite: BI 231. |
| PE 394 Professional Activities |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Provides laboratory experience. Includes outdoor recreation, rhythms, and dance. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development, with emphases on progression, sequence, participation, and planning. |
| PE 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 410/510 Special Topics |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PE 412/512 Evaluation for Health and Physical Education |
| 4 credits |
| Provides techniques for assessing student needs and determining their progress in health and physical education. Covers skills development in the use of selected test instruments, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of statistical treatment of data. Provides opportunities for applied research in the field through the "Be a Fit Kid" program. Prerequisite: MTH 243. |
| PE 430/530 Outdoor Survival |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the problems of human survival in a hostile outdoor environment. Prerequisite: HE 252. |
| PE 439/539 Motor Development and Learning |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the basic issues of motor development and learning for all age groups, with emphasis on the learner, learning process, and condition of learning motor skills. Serves as the writing component for the health and physical education major. Prerequisite: USEM 103. |
| PE 443 Senior Capstone |
| 3 credits |
| Integrates the components of a student’s curriculum into a culminating experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a senior thesis or one of the following options with a supporting scholarly paper and/or an oral presentation to peers: a student-generated project, a practicum in an occupational setting, international travel, or other advisor-approved activity. |
| PE 444/544 Programs for Special Populations |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes the nature and parameters of physical and mental limitations, as well as the types of instruction and learning psychology necessary for adapting physical activity to the individual needs of all age groups. Opportunities for practical experience working with people who have disabilities. |
| PE 448/548 Leadership and Management |
| 3 credits |
| Covers administrative procedures in sports and health promotion programs, including physical education and cocurricular activities, recreation programs, and other sports-related areas. Topics include leadership styles, facilities and equipment, financing, staffing, event management, and public relations. |
| PE 473/573 Physiology of Exercise |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the physiological effects of muscular exercise, physical conditioning, and training. Addresses the significance of these effects on health and performance in activity programs. Includes one 3-hour lecture and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 231, 232, 233. |
| PE 475 Biomechanics |
| 3 credits |
| Analyzes physical education activities to determine their relationship to the laws of physics, including force, inertia, and levers. Prerequisite: BI 231; PH 100 recommended. |
| PE 476/576 Exercise Prescription and Graded Exercise Testing |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the scientific and theoretical basis for graded exercise testing and prescription writing. Introduces the procedures, methods, and technical skills involved in the evaluation of human subjects. Includes a three-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: HE 250 and BI 231. |
Physics
| PH 100 Fundamentals of Physics |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces physics, with an emphasis on the relationship of physics to everyday experience. Uses physics principles to examine common questions about the universe. Concurrent enrollment in PH 104 recommended. Three 1-hour lectures. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 104 Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement PH 100. One 2-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 112 Astronomy: The Solar System |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces astronomy, with an emphasis on the solar system. Topics include the origin and history of the solar system; the sun, planets, and moons; comets, meteoroids, and asteroids; a discussion of life in the universe; and the instruments and techniques used in the study of astronomy. Approved for University Studies (Explorations) if taken with PH 114. |
| PH 113 Astronomy: The Stars |
| 3 credits |
| Introductory stellar astronomy. Explores historical and contemporary ideas about the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe; cosmology; and the techniques and instruments of deep space astronomy. Approved for University Studies (Explorations) if taken with PH 115. |
| PH 114 Astronomy Workshop: The Solar System |
| 1 credit |
| Practical exercises to accompany PH 112. Corequisite: PH 112. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 115 Astronomy Workshop: The Stars |
| 1 credit |
| Practical exercises to accompany PH 113. Corequisite: PH 113. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 190 Calculus for Physics |
| 1 credit |
| For students who wish to begin PH 221 before completing MTH 252 or who need to review calculus while taking PH 221. Uses an intuitive approach to the calculus of derivatives and integrals. States and uses elementary theorems without proofs. Meets two hours a week for the first five weeks of the term. Offered P/NP only. Prerequisites: MTH 251 and previous or concurrent enrollment in MTH 252. Corequisite: PH 221. |
| PH 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PH 201 General Physics I |
| 3 credits |
| Algebra-based introduction to general physics for science majors. Emphasizes the application of the major concepts of classical and modern physics and the mathematical techniques of problem solving. Topics covered include statics, equations of linear and rotational motion, Newton’s laws, work and energy for linear and rotational motion, and the law of universal gravitation. Concurrent enrollment in PH 224 is recommended and is required for University Studies credit. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in MTH 112. |
| PH 202 General Physics II |
| 3 credits |
| Topics covered include simple harmonic motion, fluids, heat, ideal gas law, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, sound, waves, and electric force and potential. Concurrent enrollment in PH 225 is recommended and is required for University Studies credit. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: PH 201. |
| PH 203 General Physics III |
| 3 credits |
| Studies electrical energy and field, circuits, magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction and waves, light, optics, and interference. Concurrent enrollment in PH 226 recommended. Prerequisite: PH 202. |
| PH 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PH 220 Problem Solving in the Sciences |
| 3 credits |
| Calculus applications to selected topics in physics. Required for students from the PH 201 sequence who plan on pursuing the physics major or minor. Prerequisite: MTH 112. |
| PH 221 General Physics I |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the principles necessary for further study in the physical sciences, engineering, and modern biology. Calculus-based topics include statics, equations of linear and rotational motion, Newton’s laws, work and energy for linear and rotational motion, and the law of universal gravitation. Three lectures and one recitation. Prerequisite: MTH 251 or MTH 252 with concurrent enrollment in PH 190. Corequisite: PH 224. |
| PH 222 General Physics II |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the physics principles necessary for further study in the physical sciences, engineering, and modern biology. Topics include mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Three lectures and one recitation. Prerequisite: PH 221. Corequisite: PH 225. |
| PH 223 General Physics III |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the physics principles necessary for further study in the physical sciences, engineering, and modern biology. Topics include mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Three lectures and one recitation. Prerequisite: PH 222. Corequisite: PH 226. |
| PH 224 General Physics Laboratory I |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement PH 201 or 221. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 225 General Physics Laboratory II |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement PH 202 or 222. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| PH 226 General Physics Laboratory III |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory activities designed to complement PH 203 or 223. One 3-hour laboratory. |
| PH 308 Energy and the Environment |
| 3 credits |
| Offers a systematic study of current energy-related issues, with an emphasis on the environmental impact of energy production and use. Discussions focus on resource limitations, social values, economics, and the politics accompanying energy issues. Offers an introductory-level review of the physics of energy and analysis methods. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| PH 309 Energy Alternatives |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the soft energy paths that have emerged from the general awareness of resource limitations. Topics include alternative energy options available to a modern society at both global and local levels and the many facets of solar energy technology, wind, biomass, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| PH 310 Energy Policy |
| 3 credits |
| Explores major energy issues and the processes and players involved in developing and implementing energy policy. Discussion includes technological and social aspects of associated economic, environmental, and equity tradeoffs. Issues such as global change, electricity industry restructuring, and the hydrogen economy are investigated, as well as energy markets and energy systems planning. Case studies are used to focus the discussions on real situations. Approved for University Studies (Integration). |
| PH 312 Space, Time, and the Cosmos |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the basic concepts of modern physics for non-science majors. Major topics include the theories of relativity, quantum mechanics, particle physics, and cosmology. Covers black holes, curved space, and models of the universe. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: PH 100 or 112, and upper division standing. |
| PH 313 Acoustics, Sound, and Music |
| 3 credits |
| Surveys the production of sound in nature and by musical instruments. Emphasizes the scientific analysis of sound characteristics and sound production, from ancient instruments to synthesizers and computers. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| PH 314 Light, Vision, and Optical Phenomena |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the basic laws of light, optical instruments, natural and optical phenomena, and vision. Covers the production, transmission, and detection of light; photography; and the processing of optical/visual information. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisites: Upper division standing and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| PH 315 Cosmology |
| 3 credits |
| Discusses cosmological models through the ages and cultures. Covers forces and fields in the universe, as well as prevailing theories of cosmology, assumptions, supporting observational evidence, predictions for the future of the universe, and their ancient parallels. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisites: Upper division standing and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| PH 331 Methods of Research in Physics I |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces ongoing experimental and theoretical research in the department. Juniors should register for this course during winter term. P/NP only. Prerequisite: PH 344. |
| PH 332 Methods of Research in Physics II |
| 1 credit |
| Preparation of capstone proposal with a selected mentor. Juniors should register for this course during spring term. P/NP only. Prerequisite: PH 331. |
| PH 333 Optics and Waves |
| 3 credits |
| Offers an introduction to optics for science majors. Topics include imaging systems, wave theory, aberrations, diffraction, and interference. Prerequisites: MTH 252; PH 203 or 223. (Cross-listed with ENGR 333.) |
| PH 336 Optics Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Laboratory course in optics designed to complement PH 333. Provides practical experience with lasers, optical devices, imaging systems, and fiber optics. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: PH 333. (Cross-listed with ENGR 336.) |
| PH 339 Lasers |
| 3 credits |
| Designed for physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering majors. Covers the fundamental types of lasers and operational characteristics and applications of lasers in physics, chemistry, communications, engineering, industry, and medicine. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: PH 203 or 223. |
| PH 341 Modern Physics |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces special relativity, quantum theory, the electronic structure of atoms, and selected topics, including band theory of solids, nuclear structure, accelerators and elementary particles, and cosmology. Prerequisites: MTH 252; PH 203 or 223. |
| PH 344 Modern Physics Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Includes experiments in modern physics. Emphasizes measurements that give values for the fundamental constants of nature, such as the electronic charge or Planck’s constant, along with computer-based data analysis. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: PH 226 and previous or concurrent enrollment in PH 341. |
| PH 354 Thermal Physics |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a statistical approach to thermodynamics. Employs the fundamental ideas of probability for small systems of particles to derive concepts such as entropy, internal energy, and chemical potential. Covers applications to a wide variety of classical and quantum systems. Prerequisites: MTH 252; PH 203 or 223. |
| PH 361 Digital Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces digital circuits, with emphasis on applications in scientific instrumentation. Topics include logic functions, gates, latches, flip-flops, combinational and sequential logic, and interfacing analog and digital circuits. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: MTH 111. |
| PH 362 Analog Electronics |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the design and troubleshooting of AC and DC analog circuits. Topics include filters, rectifiers, power supplies, and amplifiers. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| PH 371 Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences |
| 4 credits |
| Previews basic applied mathematical methods for intermediate students in the physical sciences. Covers infinite series, complex functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 252. |
| PH 380 Computer Methods |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the use of computers for problem solving in science and engineering. Applies programming techniques to integration, differentiation, and modeling. Prerequisites: MTH 252; PH 201 or 221. |
| PH 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PH 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Prerequisite: PH 331. |
| PH 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| PH 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |