This list presents only the UGE courses
that will be offered during the Spring 2007 semester. For the list
of all courses approved for UGE Credit, see the Annotated
UGE Course List . Each college determines which of these courses
will be accepted for their students' University General Education requirements.
Students must consult with their advisors. UGE
Courses are listed here by college only for ease of reference .
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List of UGE courses to be offered during the Fall 2006 semester.
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AGEC 120. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness. (3) I, II. A course suggested for all students interested in the agricultural economy. A study of economic principles, with emphasis on their application to the solution of farm, agribusiness, and agricultural industry problems in relationship to other sectors of the United States economy and foreign countries. No prerequisite. Three hours lec. a week.
AGEC 318. Food and Agribusiness Management. (3) I, II. A study of marketing, production, risk, and financial management in agribusiness firms. Particular attention is given to the application of economic principles to the management of marketing and farm supply firms. Pr.: AGEC 120 or ECON 120.
AGEC 420. Commodity Futures. (2) I, II. The evaluation, function, mechanics analysis, and application of the commodity futures markets are discussed. Topics include fundamental commodity price analysis; technical analysis, hedging, and forward pricing applications; options on futures contracts; and sources, uses, and interpretation of commodity market information. Two hours rec. a week. Pr.: AGEC 120 or ECON 120.
AGEC 610. Current Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy Issues. (3) II. Current issues in agricultural and natural resource policy from divergent perspectives. Classroom discussion, debate, writing assignments, and student presentations. Current events are analyzed and synthesized from both economic and non-economic perspectives. Topics may include environmental issues, international agricultural development, the politics of farm programs, and the relationship between technology, agriculture, and society. Pr.: AGEC 505 and either AGEC 525 or AGEC 410.
ASI 303. History and Attitudes of Animal Use. (3) II. A short history of animal use and the livestock industry; attitudes towards animals; the symbiotic bond between humans and animals; the contributions from animals of food, fiber, work, and recreation; animal well-being; the interaction of livestock production and the environment; and ethical issues about using animals for research, food, and recreation. Three hours of lec./rec. a week. Interactive discussion will be emphasized, no prerequisites.
ASI 330. The Horse as A Window to the World. (3) I. A general education course using the horse as an organizing theme for exploration of many of the aspects of evolution, comparative physiology, economics, ethics, multiculturalism and esthetics. Designed for students in any major.
ASI 595. Contemporary Issues in Animal Science. (3) II. The development and management of current issues affecting animal agriculture and science in three primary areas: (1) how do issues develop; (2) the political aspects of issues; and (3) the development of expertise based on objective assessment. Current issues such as animal welfare/rights, environment, genetic engineering, etc., will be used to provide students with practical learning experiences. Recommended Pr.: Junior standing.
FOR 375. Introduction to Natural Resource Management. (3) I. A survey of historic and present-day uses, problems, and basic management approaches associated with our renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. The impact of society, economics, law, politics, and philosophy on the management and use of our natural resources will also be examined.
GENAG 450. Leadership and Ethics in Agriculture. (3) I, II. The study of leadership styles, characteristics and techniques, ethical and philosophical issues of leadership, and personal evaluation and development will be a focus. Current controversial and multidimensional topics facing the agricultural industry will be explored with an emphasis on moral and philosophical debates. Issues regarding professional ethics and decision making will also be an emphasis. Pr.: Course work or experience in leadership and agriculture.
GENAG 582. Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences Project (NRES). (3) I, II. A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: All writing and oral communications courses required for major. Pr. or conc.: 15 hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major. Cross-listed with DAS 582 and DEN 582.
HORT 256. Human Dimensions of Horticulture. (3) I, II. Introduction to horticulture applied in schools, psychiatric and medical hospitals, corrections, vocational rehabilitation centers, elderly programs, and consumer horticulture settings. Networking the art and science of horticulture with architecture, business, social sciences, health care, horticulture, and education. Two hours lec. and one hour rec. a week.
ARCH 301. Appreciation of Architecture. (3) I, II, S. An analysis of the evolution of architectural styles to determine the relation of architectural expression to the needs of society. Three hours rec. a week. May not be taken for credit by students enrolled in the architecture, landscape architecture, or interior architecture curricula.
ARCH 740. Building-Related Health and Safety. (3) I, II. Multidisciplinary concepts and applications of building-related health and safety in the design, construction, and operations of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Three hours: Initially lec./rec. followed by fieldwork analysis, documentation, and reporting. Pr.: Senior or graduate standing.
LAR 322. Environmental Issues and Ethics. (3) II. An introduction to the relationship of the natural environment to the life within it and as a factor in environmental design ethic. Three hours lec. a week.
LAR 758. Land Resource Information Systems. (3) I. The understanding, collection, and application of land resource data to land planning and design. Current methods of resource inventory, ecologically oriented site analysis, and environmental impact assessment. Review of common sources for necessary information in each resource category. Three hours lec. and nine hours studio a week. Pr.: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing.
AERO 211. Aerospace Studies 2B. (1) II. The development of air power from the close of World War II to the present. It focuses upon factors which have prompted research and technological change and stresses significant examples of the impact of air power on strategic thought. One hour of class a week.
AERO 311. Officer Leadership Studies 3B. (3) II. Continuation of AERO 310. Three hours of class a week.
AMETH 160. Introduction to American Ethnic Studies. (3) I, II. This course introduces students to the major concepts related to ethnicity and to some of the major American ethnic groups.
ANTH 204. A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. (3) I, II, S. Introduction to ethnology and ethnography; analysis and comparison of technological, social, and religious characteristics of cultural systems. Not available for credit to students who have credit in ANTH 200.
ANTH 399. Honors Seminar in Anthropology. (1-3) On sufficient demand. Readings and discussion of
ART 100. 2 Dimensional Design. (3) I, II, S. Introduction to and laboratory practice in the principles and elements of design. Emphasis is placed on organizational command of the two-dimensional picture plane and issues of illusion. Six hours lab.
ART 190. Drawing I. (3) I, II, S. Fundamentals of drawing as applied to the realistic and expressive representation of objects through the use of a variety of media and approaches. Six hour lab.
ART 196. Survey of Art History II. (3) II. Historical development of art from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century.
BIOCH 265. Introductory Organic and Biochemistry. (5) I, II. For students in human ecology, nursing, and other areas desiring an integrated organic and biochemistry course to provide an understanding of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and digestive and metabolic systems. Three hours lec. and six hours lab a week. Pr.: CHM 110.
BIOL 198. Principles of Biology. (4) I, II, S. An introductory course for majors and non-majors focusing on plants, animals and microbes. Specific areas covered include biological molecules, cells, genetics, energy flow, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Studio format incorporating lec., lab, and rec. elements in two two-hour sessions per week.
CHINE 102. Chinese II. (4) II. Continuation of Chinese I. Development of functional skills for familiar situations. Pr.: CHINE 101.
CHINE 201. Chinese III. (4) I. Continuation of Chinese
II. Further development of functional skills. Intensive practice of spoken
and written Chinese. Pr.: CHINE 102.
CHINE 202. Chinese IV. (4) II. Continuation of Chinese
III. Presentation of more advanced elements of the Chinese language, with
intensive practice of spoken and written Chinese.
Pr.: CHINE 201.
CHM 110. General Chemistry. (3) I, II, S. Principles, laws, and theories of chemistry; important metallic and nonmetallic substances. (An optional laboratory course, CHM 111, is available for an additional hour of credit). Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: MATH 010 or at least one year of high school algebra.
CHM 111. General Chemistry Laboratory. (1) I, II, S. A laboratory course to supplement the material of CHM 110. Three hours lab a week. Pr.: CHM 110 or conc. enrollment.
CHM 210. Chemistry I. (4) I, II, S. First course of a two-semester study of the principles of chemistry and the properties of the elements and their compounds. Three hours lec. and concurrent enrolment in CHM 210 Lab. Pr.: One year of high school chemistry and MATH 100 (or two years of high school algebra).
CHM 230. Chemistry II. (4) I, II, S. Second course of a two-semester study of the principles of chemistry and the properties of the elements and their compounds. Three hours lec. and concurrent enrollment in CHM 230 Lab. Pr.: CHM 210.
CHM 250. Chemical Principles II. (5) II. Continuation of CHM 220, covering the principles of chemistry. Laboratory has emphasis on quantitative chemical analysis. For chemistry majors. Three hours lec. and concurrent enrollment in CHM 250 Lab. Pr.: CHM 220.
CHM 350. General Organic Chemistry. (3) I, II, S. A survey of types of organic reactions important to biological science, including pre-veterinary and certain agriculture and human ecology programs. Conc. enrollment in CHM 351 is urged. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: CHM 230.
CHM 351. General Organic Chemistry Laboratory. (2) I, II, S. One five-hour lab and one hour of lec. a week. Pr. or conc. enrollment: CHM 350.
DAS 100. Freshman Seminar. (3) I. An introduction to the intellectual and cultural life of the university.
DAS 450. Honors Colloquium. (3) An interdisciplinary colloquium in which topics vary by semester. Consistently incorporates perspectives from more than one discipline and area among the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Pr.: Membership in the honors program; one honors course in addition to introduction to the honors program in Arts and Sciences.
DAS 582. Natural Resources/ Environ. Science Project. (3) I, II. A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: All writing and oral communications courses required for major. Pr. or conc.: 15 hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major. Cross-listed with GENAG 582 and DEN 582.
ECON 110. Principles of Macroeconomics. (3) I, II, S. Basic facts, principles, and problems of economics; determination of the level of employment, output, and the price level; the monetary and banking system; problems and policies of economic instability, inflation, and growth; principles of economic development; other economic systems. Pr.: Probability of a grade of C or higher (PROB >= C) of at least 40 percent according to the economics component of the ACT Student Profile, a score of 18 or higher on the Math Placement Exam, or a grade of B or higher in MATH 010.
ECON 120. Principles of Microeconomics. (3) I, II, S. Basic facts, principles, and problems of economics including study of the determination of prices; the determination of wages, rent, interest, and profit; theory of the firm; monopoly and government regulation; international economic relations. Pr.: Probability of a grade of C or higher (PROB >= C) of at least 40 percent according to the economics component of the ACT Student Profile, a score of 18 or higher on the Math Placement Exam, or a grade of B or higher in MATH 010.
ECON 399. Honors Seminar in Economics. (3). For sophomores in honors program--scheduled irregularly.
ECON 523. Human Resource Economics. (3) II. An introduction to the economic forces influencing wage and employment determination, income differentials, unemployment, and the production and acquisition of human capital. Emphasis on public policy, labor unions, and other relevant institutions. Pr.: ECON 120. May not be counted toward economics major.
ECON 536. Comparative Economics. (3) II. The transition by Russia, Ukraine, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia to market economics; economic reform in China, India, and other countries; and Marxian critiques of capitalism. Pr.: ECON 110 or 120.
ENGL 220. Fiction into Film. (2) I, II, S. Discussions of film adaptation of works of literature.
ENGL 231. Medieval and Renaissance. (3) I, II, S. Students will develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the humanistic resources of Western culture by examining great works of literature, philosophy, art, religion, and music in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. As do all courses in this sequence (ENGL 230-234), develops an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the humanistic resources of Western culture by examining great works of literature, philosophy, art, music, and religion in each major period. The four courses may be taken individually and in any order.
ENGL 233. Reformation toEnlightenment. (3) I, II, S. As do all courses in this sequence (ENGL 230-234), develops an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the humanistic resources of Western culture by examining great works of literature, philosophy, art, music, and religion in each major period. The four courses may be taken individually and in any order.
ENGL 234. Modern. (3) I, II, S. As do all courses in this sequence (ENGL 230-234), develops an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the humanistic resources of Western culture by examining great works of literature, philosophy, art, music, and religion in each major period. The four courses may be taken individually and in any order.
ENGL 262. British Literature: Enlightenment to Modern. (3) I, II, S. Major works since about 1700, selected for the general student. Will not apply to survey requirement for English majors.
ENGL 270. American Literature. (3) I, II. Selected writers from various periods in American literary history. Designed for students not majoring/minoring in English.
ENGL 315. Cultural Studies. (3) I, II. This course introduces the theories and methods of cultural studies through practical application to particular topics in culture and/or literature. An introductory class that addresses such issues as gender and sexuality, power relations among social groups, the construction, communication, and preservation of knowledge. The course typically features theoretical cultural studies material and a variety of media, including traditional and nontraditional literature, film, comics, television, the Internet, and other popular culture platforms.
ENGL 355. Literature for Children. (3) I, II, S. Survey of literature for children. Emphasizes the reading and evaluating of books for children. For teachers of elementary grades. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
ENGL 399. Honors Seminar in English. (1-3) Readings and colloquia in selected masterpieces. May not be used for English major credit. Pr.: Honors students only.
ENGL 440. Themes in Literature. (1-3) I, II, S. Explores the literary treatment of important and recurring themes. Repeatable once. Pr.: ENGL 125 or 200.
ENGL 450. Literature and Society. (1-3) I, II, S. Literature in relation to social and cultural patterns and influences. Repeatable once. Pr.: ENGL 125 or 200.
ENGL 525. Women in Literature. (3) I, II. Study of literary works by or about women. Repeatable once with change of topic.Pr.: ENGL 125 or 200.
ENGL 545. Literature for Adolescents. (3)
I, II, S. Selecting, reading, and evaluating books for adolescents.
For those seeking junior and senior high school certification
and students of guidance for adolescents. Pr.: ENGL 125 or
200.
ENGL 580. Selected World Literature. (3) I, II, S. This course primarily addresses writing by authors whose native origins lie elsewhere than in Europe or the United States. The content of the course varies from instructor to instructor. The course may examine literature from several countries and regions, concentrate upon literature for one country or region, or focus on a topic which transcends national or regional boundaries. Works studied will have been written in or translated into English. Pr.: ENGL 120 or 125.
FREN 111. French I. (5) Introduction to the structure of modern French, emphasizing the spoken language with practice in the language laboratory.
FREN 112. French II. (5) Continuation of French I, completion of basic presentation of the structure of French. Emphasis on spoken language, use of language lab. Pr.: FREN 111 or equiv.
FREN 113. Beginning Accelerated French.
FREN 211. French III. (5) Continuation of French II, presentation of more advanced elements of the French language. Emphasis on spoken language, use of the language lab. Pr.: FREN 112 or equiv.
FREN 213. French IV. (4) Continuation of French III, presentation of more advanced elements of the French language. Emphasis on spoken language, use of the language lab. Pr.: FREN 211 or equiv.
FREN 514. French Civilization. (3) Introduction to French culture with special emphasis on social and historical developments since World War II. Pr.: FREN 213 or equiv.
FREN 520. Introduction to French Literature I. (3) The reading and discussion of major works of French literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century. Pr.: At least one course taught in French at the 500 level or equiv.
GEOG 100. World Regional Geography. (3) I, II. Introduction to geography structured on a framework of major world regions and countries. With the regional approach is an explicit discussion of the essential concepts of certain systematic specialties, such as political, social, economic, and urban geography.
GEOG 200. Human Geography. (3) I. A geographical assessment of the way human activities shape landscapes throughout the world. The course is especially appropriate for students interested in the social and behavioral sciences.
GEOG 221. Environmental Geography I. (4) I, II. A basic physical geography course emphasizing the atmosphere, weather, climate, and the biosphere. Includes human modification of atmospheric conditions, climate change, severe storms, and the association between global climate and plant distributions. Introduces map use, including isopleths and weather maps. Three hours lec. and one two-hour lab a week.
GEOG 300. Geography of Tourism. (3) II. The geography of tourism is concerned with the structure, form, use, and conservation of the landscape as well as with such spatial conditions as the location of tourist areas and the movements of people from place to place. This course addresses such concepts as the economic, environmental, social, and cultural impacts of tourism as well as examining the tourist geography of each of the world's regions, focusing on the major tourist areas.
GEOG 310. Geography of Kansas. (3) I. Perceptions of Kansas, and a regional analysis of the state including discussion of climate, landforms, soil, water, and minerals as well as patterns of settlement, population, agriculture, industry, transportation, and urban development.
GEOG 321. Environmental Geography II. (4) I, II. A basic physical geography course emphasizing the geosphere and hydrosphere, including processes, patterns, and physical background for related issues such as natural hazards and human modification of physical conditions. Introduces remote sensing and the use of topographic maps in environmental study. Three hours lec. and one two-hour lab per week. Pr.: Environmental Geography I.
GEOG 500. Geography of the United States. (3) I, in odd years. A regional analysis of the United States with special attention to the historical, political, economic, and social factors which contribute to a real differentiation within the area.
GEOG 508. Geographic Information Systems I. (3) II. Examination of the major concepts, theories, and operations in geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include: the nature of geo-referenced data, data acquisition, and spatial database management, coordinate systems and maps, data structure, and the basic GIS operations that are available for spatial analysis. The course will consist of two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week. Pr.: GEOG 302 or instructor permission.
GEOG 510. Geography of the American West. (3) II, in even years. A broad survey of the geography of the American West with a focus on the distinctive human and environmental characteristics of the region. Historical, cultural, ethnic, resource, land use, and physical landscape patterns are examined through lectures, readings, videos, and discussions. Pr.: A previous course in geography and sophomore standing.
GEOG 535. Fundamentals of Climatology. (3) II. An examination of Climatology on global, regional, and local scales, with emphasis on the physical processes and environmental factors that influence and control climate. Climatic change and its impact on human activities are explored. Pr.: GEOG 220 and MATH 100.
GEOL 100. Earth in Action. (3) I, II, S. An introduction to the materials making up the earth, and to the internal and surface processes that shape and change our planet. Three hours rec. a week.
GEOL 102. Earth Through Time. (3) I, II, S. An introduction to the immensity of geologic time and a review of the history of the earth and the life upon it. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: GEOL 100.
GEOL 103. Geology Laboratory. (3) I, II, S. Field and laboratory investigation of minerals, rocks, and fossils; use of maps; environmental studies, erosion, transportation, sedimentation. Two hours lab a week. Pr.: GEOL 100, 102, 105, or 125 or conc. enrollment.
GEOL 115. Environmental Geology. (3) I, II. Major reservoirs of Earth and the hydrologic cycle; minerals and rocks on the surface and in subsurface environments; minerals and rock-water interactions; compositional variations of waters; surface and ground water pollutions; atmospheric pollutions; waste disposal problems.
GEOL 125. Natural Disasters. (3) I, II, S. Discussion of geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods, with particular emphasis on their causes, effects, and significance as hazards. Three hours rec. a week.
GRMN 121. German I. (4) Introduction to the structure of modern German. Practice of the spoken language with additional experience in the language lab.
GRMN 122. German II. (4) Continuation and conclusion of the introduction to modern German, reading of selected prose texts. Pr.: GRMN 121 or equiv.
GRMN 221. German III. (4) Reading and discussion of a selection of modern German prose and review of the structure of German. Pr.: GRMN 122 or equiv.
GRMN 223. German IV. (3) Reading and discussion of modern German prose and review of the more difficult points of German grammar. Pr.: GRMN 221 or equiv.
HIST 330. History of East Asian Civilizations. Introduces the history of East Asia from earliest times to the present. Emphasis on the relationship between social structures, beliefs and values during key periods of Chinese and Japanese history, with attention also given to major developments in religion, philosophy, literature and the arts.
HIST 520. Death and Dying in History. (3) I, II, in alternate years. Examines European and American attitudes toward death and dying in various historical periods. Topics include: death and dying in the European Middle Ages and in nineteenth and twentieth century America, the impact of the Nazi Holocaust on modern opinions about death, suicide as a historical problem, the fear of cancer in modern times, and others. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
HIST 529. Civil War and Reconstruction. (3) I, in alternate years. 1848n1877. Examination of the sectional controversy, the failure of the political system to resolve peacefully the conflict between North and South, the resort to arms, the nature of the post-war settlement. Emphasis is on the attempt of mid-nineteenth-century American leaders to deal with the complex problems of slavery and race. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
HIST 534. Social History of Medicine. (3) In alternate years. An exploration of the development of American social thought and practices regarding health care from colonial times to the present. The course stresses changing cultural attitudes toward disease as well as alterations in social practices and institutions related to healing. Special emphasis is given to the institutional development and professionalization of modern medicine. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
KIN 220. Biobehavioral Bases of Exercise. (3) I, II. A critical examination of the role and impact of physical activity in contemporary society. Current perspectives from the biological and behavioral domains of Kinesiology will be used to explore the significance of physical activity with particular emphasis placed on implications for health-related fitness. Theory and research will be used to help students make personal applications conducive to lifelong commitment to physical activity. Topics include health-fitness assessment, physiology of physical activity, biomechanics of physical activity and social/psychological determinants of sedentary vs. physically active lifestyles. Two hours of lec. and two hours of lab experiences.
MC 110. Mass Communication in Society. (3) I, II, S. A historical, social, legal, economic, and technological study of mass communication and its role and impact in society. Open to majors and non-majors.
MC 112. Web Communication in Society. (3)
MSCI 202. Individual/Team Military Tactics. (V) II. Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Radio communications, safety assessments, movement techniques. Two classroom hours; a required leadership lab; optional, but encouraged, participation in two one-hour physical fitness sessions. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
MUSIC 100. Music Fundamentals. (3) I, II, S. Elementary instruction in the theory of music. Limited to non-music majors.
MUSIC 160. Music Listening Laboratory. (2) I, II, S. A basic introduction to music. Overview of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Twentieth Century stylistic periods; elements of music (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre); and instrument recognition. The focus of the class is on developing listening skills and learning to write brief papers using the new language that has been acquired. Performances are provided by university ensembles, faculty artists, and special guests. Limited to non-music majors.
MUSIC 245. Introduction to American Music. (3) I, II, S. An introduction to the functions of music in American society and the elements of music, including a survey of the development of various types and styles of music in America. For non-music majors only.
MUSIC 250. Introduction to Music. (3) I, II, S. Elements of music as represented in selected masterpieces of the standard concert repertory, designed to heighten the perception and the enjoyment of the listener who has limited musical knowledge. For non-music majors only.
MUSIC 420. History of Jazz. (3) On sufficient demand. Survey of jazz styles and personalities. For music majors and non-majors. Pr.: MUSIC 160, 250, or equiv.
MUSIC 421. Salsa: Afro-Cuban Music of the Past and Present. (3) II. Appreciation, historical knowledge, mechanics, aesthetics, and cultural contexts of salsa. Pr.: MUSIC 225, 245, or 250.
PHILO 100. Introduction to Philosophical Problems. (3) I, II, S. An introduction to some of the main problems of philosophy, such as the nature of morality, knowledge, mind and body, political authority, and the existence of God.
PHILO 110. Introduction to Formal Logic. (3) I, II, S. An elementary investigation of the concept of arguments introducing the basic symbolic techniques of contemporary logic. The presentation is at a more elementary level than that of Symbolic Logic I.
PHILO 115. Introduction to Philosophy of Religion. (3) I, II. Raises the philosophical problems of the meaning of religious language, the existence and nature of God, the distinction between reason and faith, between knowledge and belief, and between revelation and science.
PHILO 120. Introduction to Philosophy of Art. (3) I, II. An introduction to philosophical problems concerning the concept of art, aesthetic value, and art appreciation and criticism. For students of art, architecture, literature, music, and theater.
PHILO 130. Introduction to Moral Philosophy. (3) I, II, S. Examines philosophical issues arising in and about morality. Topics may include the nature of moral judgments, moral knowledge, moral justification, and the relation of morality to religion. Topics may be approached by a study of contemporary moral problems, by reading of classical philosophical texts, or by both methods.
PHILO 135. Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy. (3) I, II, S. Examines the concepts of justice, the ideal society, and the relation between the state and the individual. Classical and contemporary views on civil disobedience, the enforcement of morals, punishment, and the relation between politics and economics are discussed.
PHILO 365. Medical Ethics. (3) I, II. A detailed examination of selected moral issues which confront the medical professional and of the main points of the Hippocratic Oath. Topics frequently dealt with include: experimentation on human subjects, informed consent, abortion, euthanasia, conflict of interest, confidentiality of patients' records and conversations.
PHILO 380. Philosophy and Race. (3) I or II. Philosophy and Race introduces students to conceptual, empirical, ethical, and political questions about race and racism in the U.S.A.
PHYS 101. The Physical World I. (3) I, II, S. The courses The Physical World I and II are designed to present an overview of the physical sciences for students who have little or no previous physical science. The Physical World I is principally physics and atomic theory. The observations and phenomena are simple and basic. Three hours lec. a week. Open only to freshmen, sophomores, and first-semester transfer students. Not available for credit to students who have credit in PHYS 106.
PHYS 191. Descriptive Astronomy. (3) I, II. A qualitative study of the sun and planets, stars and galaxies; a survey of what is known about the universe and how it is known.
PHYS 451. Principles of Contemporary Physics. (1-3) I, II, S. A nonmathematical introduction to twentieth century physics: relativity, quantum mechanics, the physics of solids, and fundamental particles. Not open to physics majors. Credit is not granted for both PHYS 451 and PHYS 452. Pr.: PHYS 101 or equiv.
PHYS 452. Contemporary Physics: Problems and Principles. (4) II. An introduction to twentieth century physics; relativity, quantum mechanics, the physics of solids and fundamental particles. The lectures are in common with PHYS 451. Three hours lec. and one hour rec. each week. The recitation will consider the quantitative aspects of the subject matter. Not open to physics majors. Credit is not granted for both PHYS 451 and PHYS 452. Pr.: One year of college physics (PHYS 113 and 114 or equiv.), college algebra, and trigonometry.
POLSC 301. Introduction to Political Thought. I, II. An introduction to the major themes and leading writers in Western political philosophy and a discussion of their application to modern politics. This course emphasizes learning how to read and appreciate classic texts. Pr.: Sophomore standing.
POLSC 325. United States Politics. (3) I, II, S. The national government with emphasis on constitutional principles, basic structure, functions, and the political process.
POLSC
333. World Politics. (3)
I, II. Introduction to the study of politics among nations-states and other
world actors, including a survey of major contemporary problems of world
politics and focusing on the pursuit of power, order, wealth, and safe environment.
POLSC 344. Introduction to Comparative Politics. (3) I, II. Comparative analysis of politics in both ''developed'' and ''developing'' countries. Though some attention will be given to abstract and theoretical concepts, the emphasis will be on the actual political process in the countries selected for study.
PSYCH 110. General Psychology. (3) I, II, S. An introductory survey of the general content areas of psychology, including methods, data, and principles.
PSYCH 115. General Psychology (Honors). (3) I, II. An introductory survey of the general content areas of psychology, including methods, data, and principles.
PSYCH 202. Drugs and Behavior. (2) I, S. Effects of drugs on human performance, cognition, and physiological processes will be discussed and the empirical evidence surveyed and critically evaluated in relation to both use and abuse of drugs in society. Pr.: PSYCH 110.
PSYCH 280. Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence. (3) I, II. Survey of behavioral development from birth through adolescence. Pr.: PSYCH 110.
SOCIO 211. Introduction to Sociology. (3) I, II, S. Development, structure, and functioning of human groups; social and cultural patterns; and the principal social processes.
SOCIO 363. Global Problems. (3) I. Analysis of globalization and contemporary social problems around the world, with particular attention to non-Western, low-income countries. Examination of food and hunger, global warming, debt crisis, democratization, ethnic conflict, and structures of economic and political inequality.
SOCIO 399. Honors Seminar in Sociology. (1-3) On sufficient demand. Readings and discussion of
SOCIO 510. Social Welfare as a Social Institution. (3) I, II. The development and present status of social welfare in meeting changing human needs and the requirements in other parts of our social system; the analysis of present-day philosophy and functions of social welfare. Same as SOCWK 510. Pr.: SOCIO 211.
SOCIO 533. Rural Sociology. (3) I. Social change and social structure of rural regions and rural communities. Change in agriculture structure, rural demographic shifts, changes in economic base of rural communities in the United States and elsewhere in relation to changing political economy of the world-system. Possible specific topics include rural community revitalization, women in agriculture, peasants, off-farm work, rural policy, food policy. Pr.: SOCIO 211 or consent of instructor.
SOCWK 510. Social Welfare as a Social Institution. (3) I, II. The development and present status of social welfare in meeting changing human needs and the requirements in other parts of our social system; the analysis of present-day philosophy and the functions of social welfare. Same as SOCIO 510. Pr.: One course in each of the following areas: sociology, economics, and political science.
SPAN 161. Spanish I. (5) Basic introduction to the structures of the Spanish language, emphasizing practice in the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Includes selected aspects of the cultures of Spanish speakers and practice in the language learning center.
SPAN 162. Spanish II. (5) Continuation of Spanish I, Basic introduction to the structures of the Spanish language, emphasizing practice in the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Includes selected aspects of the cultures of Spanish speakers and practice in the language learning center. Pr.: SPAN 161 or equiv.
SPAN 165. Accelerated Beginning Spanish (5) Course covering material from Spanish 1 and 2 in one semester. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes one hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time. For students with one or two years of previous Spanish instruction or advanced learners of other languages who desire a faster pace. Not open to heritage speakers of Spanish.
SPAN 261. Spanish III. (5) Review of structures of the Spanish language, emphasizing intermediate-level practice in the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Includes selected aspects of the cultures of Spanish speakers and practice in the language learning center. Pr.: SPAN 162 or equiv.
SPAN 361. Spanish IV. (4) Continuation of Spanish III, Review of structures of the Spanish language, emphasizing intermediate-level practice in the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Includes selected aspects of the cultures of Spanish speakers and practice in the language learning center. Pr.: SPAN 261 or equiv.
SPCH 311. Business and Professional Speaking. (3) I, II. Principles and practice of speaking in an organizational setting. Areas of emphasis will be oral reports, interviewing, interpersonal communication, and working in groups. Pr.: SPCH 105 or 106.
SPCH 321. Public Speaking II. (3) I, II. Advanced principles and practice of speech composition, audience adaptation, and delivery. Pr.: SPCH 105 or SPCH 106.
SPCH 325. Argumentation and Debate. (3) II. Basic theories of argumentation with emphasis on the construction and criticism of will reasoned and supported positions. Pr.: SPCH 105 or 106.
SPCH 326. Small Group Discussion Methods. (3) I, II, S. Basic concepts of small-group decision making. Projects emphasize participation in and analysis of communication in the small group. Pr.: SPCH 105 or 106.
SPCH 399. Sophomore Honors Seminar. (3) Open only to qualified students in the arts and sciences
SPCH 470. Rhetoric of Community Building. (3) I, in odd years. An examination of the symbolic processes of community building. Specifically, the study of the role language plays in sustaining the viability of rural community.
SPCH 526. Persuasion. (3) II. The study of communication as persuasion; examination of contemporary approaches to persuasion.
SPCH 535. Communication and Leadership. (3) II.
STAT 100. Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information. (3) I, II. This course is intended for majors in non-quantitative fields. Focus will be on the development of an awareness of statistics at the conceptual and interpretative level, in the context of everyday life. Data awareness and quality, sampling, scientific investigation, decision making, and the study of relationships are included. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking through in-class experiments and activities, discussions, analyses of real data sets, written reports, and collaborative learning. Computing activities will be included where appropriate; no previous computing experience required. Pr.: MATH 100. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for any other statistics course.
STAT 325. Introduction to Statistics.
STAT 340. Biometrics I. (3) I, II. A basic first course in probability and statistics with textbook, examples, and problems aimed toward the biological sciences. Frequency distributions, averages, measures of variation, probability, confidence intervals; tests of significance appropriate to binomial, multinomial, Poisson, and normal sampling; simple regression and correlation. Pr.: MATH 100. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 320, 330, or 350.
STAT 350. Business and Economic Statistics I. (3) I, II, S. A basic first course in probability and statistics with textbook, examples, and problems pointed toward business administration and economics. Frequency distributions, averages, index numbers, time series, measures of variation, probability, confidence intervals, tests of significance appropriate to binomial, multinomial, Poisson, and normal sampling; simple regression and correlation. Pr.: MATH 100. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 320, 330, or 340.
THTRE 261. Fundamentals of Acting. (3) Theory and practice of fundamental skills and techniques of acting. Major emphasis is on freeing and training the individual's imagination, intellect, body, and voice through designed exercise and performed scenes. Three hours rec. per week.
THTRE 270. Introduction to Theatre. (3) A comprehensive introduction to theatre: basic elements of theater and theater production, theater history, dramatic literature, multicultural theater traditions and perspectives, and the theatre experience.
THTRE 361. Intermediate Acting. (3) Emphasis upon expanding the actor's capabilities through more advanced scene work and character study. Pr.: THTRE 261 and consent of instructor.
THTRE 664. Creative Drama. (3) The development of creative imagination and personal well-being through theatre games, improvisation, role playing, and simulation. The use of drama in recreational and educational settings. Improvisation in performing scripted drama. Pr.: Junior standing.
THTRE 665. Drama Therapy with Special Populations. (3) The therapeutic uses of drama in the development of creative imagination, self expression, and social relatedness with special populations such as the mentally disabled, the emotionally disturbed, and the senior adult. Pr.: Junior standing.
WOMST 105. Introduction to Women's Studies. (3) I, II. A systematic introduction to women's studies as an academic discipline, drawing research from humanities, social science, education, human ecology, and management to analyze images of women, status of women, sex differences, gender roles and stereotypes, patterns of success, women and relationships, current controversial issues affecting women, and feminism as a social and historical movement. An academic perspective on issues of equality and justice for women, emphasizing scholarship on how women perceive their own lives.
ACCTG 231. Accounting for Business Operations. (3) I, II. An introduction to the operating activities of businesses and the roles that accounting information plays in planning, evaluating, and recording those activities. An introduction to financial statements is included. Pr.: Sophomore standing and MATH 100.
ACCTG 241. Accounting for Investing and Financing. (3) I, II. Extends the concepts of planning and evaluation to the business activities of acquiring, disposing, and financing productive assets. Financial statement analysis will be covered. Pr.: ACCTG 231.
FINAN 250. Personal Investing and Risk Management. (3), I, II. Provides a framework for identifying, analyzing, and managing the lifetime financial risks faced by the average person. An overview of the types and mechanics of investment instruments, development of personal risk profiles and investment plans, asset allocation methods, diversifiable and non-diversifiable risk, and risk avoidance and hedging methods. Pr.: Sophomore standing and MATH 100.
MKTG 400. Marketing. (3) I, II, S. A general study of marketing principles which lead to the development of marketing strategy. A review of environmental influences and key analytical tools used in formulating marketing plans. Product or service design, distribution, pricing, and promotional programs. Pr.: ECON 110 and 120, junior standing.
DEN 582. Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences Project (NRES). (3) I, II. A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: ENGL 415, SPCH 105. Pr. or conc.: 15 hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major. Cross listed with DAS 582 and GENAG 582.
FSHS 110. Introduction to Human Development. (3) I, II. A study of life span human development through an individual's awareness and understanding of his or her own physical, social, and psychological growth and relationships with family, peers, and others.
FSHS 350. Family Relationships and Gender Roles. (3) I, II. Effects of family interaction upon individual development and gender roles; consideration of premarital, marital, and parent-child relationships. Pr.: FSHS 110 or PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211.
FSHS 670. Working with Parents. (3) II. Approaches to parenting and parent education with emphasis on programmatic implications of life-span developmental principles within a family context. Pr.: FSHS 110; and FSHS 350 or 550.
GERON 315. Introduction to Gerontology. (3) I. Multidisciplinary introduction to the field of aging. Examines social, psychological, developmental, organizational, and economic aspects of aging. Theoretical, methodological, and applied issues of aging related to contemporary American society. Pr.: None.
GNHE 310. Human Needs. (3) I, II. Examination of theories of human needs from a human ecological perspective, with emphasis on the impact of human, economic, and material resources. Analysis of developmental, ethical, cultural, and public policy factors that influence need satisfaction. Pr.: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
HN 132. Basic Nutrition. (3) I, II, S. Concepts of human nutrition applied to personal food choices and health.
HRIMD 340. Contemporary Issues: Controlled Beverages. (2) I. The study of historic, social, ethical, physiological, and legal issues relating to alcoholic beverage service and use in contemporary America with emphasis on responsible and knowledgeable service of beer, wine, and spirits in hospitality operations. Pr.: PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211.
BUS 251. Financial Accounting. (3) I, II, S. Study of business topics such as alternative forms of business organizations; typical business practices; legal instruments such as notes, bonds, and stocks; and financial statements and analysis. The main objective is to develop the ability to provide information to stockholders, creditors, and others who are outside an organization.
BUS 252. Managerial Accounting. (3) I, II, S. This course outlines the use of internal accounting data by managers in directing the affairs of business and non-business organizations. Pr.: BUS 251.
BUS 315. Supervisory Management. (3) 1, 11, S. An analysis of the responsibilities and work environment of a supervisor, with an examination of skills, practices, and concepts helpful in the development of effective relations with people in today's changing environment. Pr. ENGL 100 and SPCH 105 or 106 or permission by instructor.
COT 150. Humanities through the Arts. In this survey course of the fine arts, students take field trips to art museums, theater, opera or ballet, and study architecture in a "hands-on" approach. By transferring a basic knowledge of symbolic communication, students learn that the kind of lines, the colors chosen, the kinds of shapes, the point of view of the artist, the subject matter and the size of the objects are all conscious choices made by the artist to communicate or to reveal something which the artist believes is important to the human condition.
