An accounting course for non-business and non-accounting majors that takes a user perspective on accounting. Discussion will include how to read and interpret financial statements, break-even point, budgets, how to use ratios and other tools to make business decisions as well as the required basics. The course will include the essential financial and managerial concepts needed by non-business majors. This course is designed for students who may end up in management roles in their respective fields or opening their own business practice.
A first course in accounting procedures and principles used by sole proprietorships and partnerships with an emphasis on the balance sheet accounts.
Accounting procedure and statements used by partnerships and corporations. Accounting for corporate activities and accounting for managerial control of operations and business decisions.
A study of the unique accounting standards applicable to non-profit entities, including state and local governments. Topics covered include fund accounting, the appropriation process and program budgeting.
A review of the basic financial statements, the development of accounting principles and procedures relating to cash, receivables, inventories, tangible assets and liabilities, and principles of annuities.
Corporation accounting and earnings per share, accounting for equity transactions, long term liabilities, pensions, and taxes.
A study of the federal tax system, tax accounting, taxable income and deductions, sales and exchanges, with an emphasis on the effects on an individual tax return.
A study of tax accounting for partnerships, corporations, and trusts, with an emphasis on corporation tax accounting problems.
Elements of production cost according to three recognized cost systems: (1)Job cost;(2)Process cost; and (3)Standard cost. Topics include activity based costing, cost allocations, and variance analysis.
Partnership and corporate problems involving consignments, installments, liquidations, consolidations, estates, agencies, and branches.
Procedures and standards of public accountants. Emphasis on auditor's working papers and submission of audit statements.
Introduction of moral development theories and models of moral decision making and application of these models in management decision making through case studies.
Special Topics in Accounting.
This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue elective independent study. This course is not a "W" course and it may not be used to fulfill the departmental requirements for graduation.
Permission of the Instructor
This internship program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a learning experience away from the traditional classroom. Students will be placed with local organizations so they may participate with the managerial and financial reporting processes. Students will observe and apply in practice the concepts and theories learned in the classroom. The student will be under the direct supervision of an officer of the cooperating organization and progress will be monitored by the department's internship coordinator. Additional fees may apply.
Permission of Internship Coordinator
This internship offering is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue an elective internship. This internship is not a 'W' course and it may not be used to fulfill the departmental requirements for graduation. Additional Fees may apply.
Permission of Internship Coordinator
This course provides an overview of the 4-field discipline of Anthropology. Each of the four fields is covered in order to provide students with a broad-based introductory knowledge of Anthropology. The four topics include Archaeology (the study of the material remains of the past), Cultural Anthropology (the study of human diversity), Physical Anthropology (the study of the human body and human evolution), and Linguistics (the study of language).
Ever wondered about our human history? Fascinated by archaeological finds you hear about in the news? This course provides a world tour through time as we travel from our early origins in Africa through the cognitive development seen to emerge in the rock art caves of France. We then travel through the development of agriculture to the emergence of complex societies throughout prehistory. Explore Stonehenge, the Maya, Ancient Egypt, and more.
An anthropological study of diverse cultures, past and present, focusing upon technologies and structure, kinship and family patterns, political relations, religious concepts, and artistic forms. This course provides background into the Cultural sub-discipline of Anthropology while engaging students with skills necessary in a rapidly globalizing world.
The course provides an introduction to Archaeology, one of the four fields of anthropology. Archaeology is the study of the human past through material culture, however archaeological research and methods are often applied to modern day issues. This course is designed to provide hands on experience in archaeological methods as well as provide a basis for understanding archaeological theory and practice. Special attention will be focused on methodology and techniques available to archaeologists (mapping, photography, and artifact preparation/analysis).
This is an introductory course in the field of museology. This is a techniques course in which the students will be provided instruction in curation, exhibit preparation, and display. The format will include lectures, museum visitation and individual research methods. Students will proceed from the concept stage of artifact selection into the application of display techniques through the completion of a temporary exhibition in the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery on campus.
This course is designed to provide a general introduction to Biological (Physical) Anthropology. The course traces the nature of human evolution, the hominin past, including the study of primates. Further, it examines human skeletal remains as a means of understanding the evolutionary and archaeological past. Finally, the study of Forensics provides practical, real-world applications for the principles of Biological Anthropology.
The course will primarily examine the "traditional" (Pre-European contact) pedestrian art produced in the three major areas: West Central Africa, Oceania, and North America. The primary focus will emphasize the role of art in specific cultural contexts. The analysis of art products of these major cultural areas will discuss the formal properties and aesthetic qualities that characterize the numerous styles within the traditions of these regions.
A survey of the dynamics of cultural systems in prehistoric Mesoamerica with a focus on the Tehuacan Valley of Central Mexico. This will provide the basis for discussion of the higher energy transforming systems of the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya and Aztec. Special attention given to causal models, including ecological and environmental, materialistic trade and exchange and religion and ideology provide the theoretical framework which the rise of civilization occurs.
An advanced level of presentation in the technical detail and guiding philosophy for the installation of ethnographic exhibits. Detail will include specialized techniques in lighting and backdrop construction, as well as academic research for ethnographic detail needed for preparation of exhibit descriptions and catalog copy.
The Northern Plains of North America is a vast territory stretching from central Manitoba and Saskatchewan south to Nebraska, east to northern Iowa and west to the Rocky Mountains. It is a stark and harsh landscape but one with abundant streams, animals (particularly bison), and wild plants. These resources sustained Native American populations for over 12,000 years. The course will trace the earliest small nomadic mammoth and bison hunting groups, through the development of agricultural groups living in large permanent earthlodge villages to the ultimate dramatic collapse of Native culture in the 19th century through a combination of intertribal warfare, epidemic disease and the colonization of the area by Euroamericans.
This four to five week field school offers basic instruction in all aspects of Archaeological Fieldwork. Students will be instructed in excavation, mapping, photography, plan view map drawing, as well as the initial processing of recovered artifacts.
A general introduction to art based upon the elements and principles of design, an exposure to important works in the history of art, written and oral criticism of art, and studio work (primarily drawing and painting) centered on the applications of design. Students attend exhibits and receptions for artists to reinforce conversation skills in the greater visual art community. Additional Fees may apply. Not recommended for art majors.
Drawing fundamentals with emphasis upon the formal elements of drawing. Media include pencil, charcoal, pen, and ink. This course, along with ART 120, is recommended for art majors to take prior to all other studio courses. Additional fees may apply.
This course focuses on learning many of the Photoshop program fundamentals while developing design skills in given areas. The assignments involve images that are manipulated, combined and layered to express personal interpretations. Students learn to work with the tools, layers, filters, adjustment layers, mask layers, quick masks, modes and color correction. In addition to the design projects, specific lessons are given targeting various aspects of the program.
An introductory survey of artistic creations and their relationship to historical developments from the cave paintings through the Middle Ages.
An introductory survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture and their relationship to modern history from the Italian Renaissance through the twentieth century in the United States.
Theory and practice in the elements of two-dimensional design (line, shape, value, texture, color, mass, space, and time). Visual problem solving with appropriate materials and tools. This course, along with ART 101 is recommended for art majors to take prior to all other studio courses. Additional fees may apply.
This course explores the use of the box form throughout history from the ancient times to modern. Students will learn a wide variety of construction techniques and methods. They will learn the basics of good design, what the elements of art are, and how they are used through the principles of art. No matter how limited a student's background or training in art might be, he or she will be able to create works of art through this form that are personal, meaningful and presentable. May be applied to a major in Art. Grading: A-F
Study of forms inherent in medium of clay through free-form hand building and disciplined, classical style wheel thrown forms. Additional fees may apply.
Sophomore Standing
Painting fundamentals with emphasis on the elements of form: line, shape, color, value, texture, and space. Additional fees may apply.
Coupling of sculptural processes with traditional mediums, (modeling and mold-making in plaster and clay, carving, construction and/or assemblage) with emphasis on design. Additional fees may apply.
Three major printmaking processes will be explored: intaglio, lithograph and screenprinting with woodcut. Additional fees may apply.
This course emphasizes the technical and aesthetic concepts of digital photography and how various modalities inform image content. The primary objective of this course is to develop competency in the digital darkroom. Students will be encouraged to develop their own vision and visual language with technical, aesthetic, and conceptual tools. To assist in this pursuit it is important to learn about the history of photography, which will be addressed with various slide lectures, discussions, films, and readings. Students are encouraged to have a DSLR camera and familiarity with Photoshop, however neither is required.
Introductory course covering a wide range of visual communication skills and knowledge including learning the principles of visual perception, how we perceive a two-dimensional surface, aesthetics and current design issues. Navigating Photoshop and Illustrator while designing dynamic layouts will be learned.
Theory and practice in the elements of drawing with emphasis upon the human figure. Additional Fees may apply
A continuation of Design I with emphasis upon three dimensional techniques, materials, and concepts. Additional fees may apply.
Student concentration in one specific area of clay work begun in Ceramics I. Additional fees may apply.
Continued study in painting with emphasis on two-dimensional problem solving. Additional fees may apply.
Continued study in sculpture (stone carving, bronze casting, welded metals, plastics, and new mediums). Additional fees may apply.
Further study in printmaking including intaglio, lithography, and monotype. Additional fees may apply.
Intermediate studies in printmaking which can include intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
An introduction to woodcut printing. Additional fees may apply.
This course further develops the technical and aesthetic concepts of digital photography. Students will become familiar with contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
A study of the theories and techniques of teaching art in the elementary grades. Additional fees may apply. This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 310K.
Advanced creative study from nature and the model in various drawing media. Independent study in drawing methods. Additional fees may apply.
This course examines developments in art and visual culture from the middle of the twentieth century to the present through selected discrete topical units: Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, postmodernism, and the critique of museum institutions are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Students will engage critically both visual examples and seminal texts produced by significant artists, art historians, philosophers, and art critics.
This is an Interim art studio course in Peru. Students participate in field sketching, watercolor painting and journaling while visiting museums, galleries, artist studios and six UNESCO World-Heritage sites. Coursework concludes by hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Comprehensive study of layout and illustration fundamentals. Additional fees may apply.
Advanced graphic design course in production (camera ready art), skills on the Macintosh. Additional fees may apply.
A course designed to prepare finished art work for a portfolio. A corporate identity campaign will be developed in photo shop, canvas, and Quark Xpress computer programs. Additional fees may apply.
This course continues to develop application techniques and design skills beyond that in Ceramics I and II. Students are challenged to experience new applications, test their limits to create more diversified clay works and build on their design and application processes. Additional fees may apply.
This course continues to develop application techniques and design skills beyond that in Ceramics I, II and III. Students are challenged to experience new applications, test their limits to create more diversified clay works and build on their design and application processes. Additional fees may apply.
Further study in painting for the advanced student. Additional fees may apply.
Advanced creative study in painting working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Additional fees may apply.
Study of contemporary movements in sculpture and/or continued study of traditional mediums. Additional fees may apply.
Advanced creative study in sculpture, working with the instructor in a one-to-one relationship. Special problems in sculpture emphasizing technique and production. Additional fees may apply.
Builds on Printmaking III and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Builds on Printmaking IV and includes intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, monotype, digital, photo, and relief processes. Additional fees may apply.
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
Students will further their knowledge of contemporary photographic discourses, methodologies, and advanced project development.
Bidding commissions, museum work, resumes, graduate schools, displaying your work, and preparing a portfolio are some of the aspects covered in this course. This culminates in working with an advisor from the Art department in helping you select the work for your senior show. Additional fees may apply. Grading: S/U
This course provides insight into the culture of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and provides an understanding of the historical and philosophical trends in the Deaf Community with an overview of the psychological, emotional, vocational and educational status of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Included will be an introduction to the schools, organizations, and professional personnel involved in the education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the local, state and national levels.
This course will emphasize the student’s development of receptive and expressive skills in ASL. In addition, the student will also learn functional vocabulary and how to utilize conversational techniques in ASL. The student will develop skills to recognize and express spatial relationships, use appropriate facial expressions and body movements, to visualize objects and use classifiers. Communication functions, vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects of the Deaf community will be introduced and studied throughout the course.
This course will emphasize the student’s further development of receptive and expressive skills in ASL. The student will also expand their sign vocabulary base and become more familiar with conversational techniques in ASL. The student will develop skills to recognize and express spatial relationships, use appropriate facial expressions and body movements, to visualize objects and use classifiers. Communication functions, vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects of the Deaf community will be discussed and studied throughout the course.
This course will cover common communication situations such as describing and identifying objects, exchanging personal information about life events, and giving specific locations. The course will also discuss the proper ways to describe and identify things using classifiers and non-manual markers. Communication functions, vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects of the Deaf community will be covered throughout the course.
The primary focus will be on classifiers and spatial relationships, working on identifying and describing things and giving directions. The course helps students to enhance ability to talk about events using appropriate time and space relationships. Goals include improving facial expression, classifiers, and other vital storytelling/conversation components. Students will develop their expressive skills through a series of presentations (in-class and on-video) on various topics encompassing skills covered.
Special Topics in American Sign Language.
An entry level skills and knowledge course for students majoring in Athletic Training. Athletic training administration, organization, and prevention skills and knowledge will be assessed. Students must demonstrate competency in these skills and knowledge areas.
Must be accepted in the ATP.
This course is designed for the Athletic Training major to demonstrate competency in the skills of taping and wrapping. Students must demonstrate proper technique in employing various taping and wrapping procedures to prevent or assist with the treatment of injuries to the upper and lower extremities.
Must be accepted in the ATP
An advanced course for students majoring in Athletic Training. Knowledge and skills of therapeutic modality use and rehabilitation techniques are emphasized. Students must demonstrate competency in designing and implementing rehabilitation programs for various athletic injuries. Students will also demonstrate competency in recognizing diseases and illnesses associated with athletes.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course examines the administrative tasks required of the athletic trainer for successful operation of the program including; facility design, policies and procedures. Budget, administration of physical examinations, record keeping, insurance requirements, and legal considerations will also be studied.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students in the advanced assessment of athletic related injuries. Each student will be required to perform advanced assessment skill on selected subjects, as well as to demonstrate competency in spine, upper and lower body assessment skills.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is designed for the junior/senior exercise science student. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current topics in areas of sports medicine and exercise science. This course primarily involves research, writing, presenting and critiquing of various writing appropriate for professionals in the field of exercise and sport science.
This course is designed for the upper-class student majoring in Athletic Training. Students will be introduced to therapeutic modality theory, application, and techniques as they relate to the athletic population.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is designed for the upper-class student majoring in Athletic Training. Students will be introduced to rehabilitation theory, application and techniques as they relate to the athletic population. Field trip experiences and laboratory sessions will be utilized to promote hands-on knowledge of common rehabilitation techniques.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is for the level three Athletic Training Students (ATS) within the Athletic Training Program (ATP). The ATS will be required to participate in a minimum of 20 clinical hours of education with a local family practice physician (MD/DO, PA, NP). This will include observing and interacting in the diagnosis and care of various general medical conditions. The ATS will also participate in evidence based practice (EBP) research and participate in weekly practicum case study discussions with the instructor.
Must be accepted in the ATP
Senior Athletic Training students are assigned to a Clinical Preceptor (CP) who provides sport medicine services to an Augustana athletic team for an entire season.
Must be accepted in the ATP
An advanced course for students majoring in Athletic Training. Students must demonstrate competency in assessing injuries, identifying the mechanisms, performing evaluation techniques, and discussing initial treatment options for injuries to the upper and lower extremities.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is an advanced level course for the students majoring in Athletic Training. Knowledge and skills of rehabilitation techniques are emphasized. Students must demonstrate competency in designing and implementing rehabilitation programs for various athletic injuries.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is designed for the senior Athletic Training Student. This course is designed to help prepare the student to successfully pass the national Board of Certification (BOC) licensure examination. A thorough review of the entire BOC examination process will be presented. Topics also include the history of the BOC exam, the format of the exam and test taking strategies to prepare for the exam. Students will also review and demonstrate their comprehensive mastery of the clinical skills to become a competent entry-level certified athletic trainer.
Senior Athletic Training students are assigned to a Clinical Preceptor (CP) who provides sports medicine services to an Augustana athletic team for an entire season.
Must be accepted in the ATP
This course is a study of the structure and functions of the human body at the tissue, organ, and system level. Laboratory work includes: investigative laboratory experiments, histological examinations, specific organ dissections, and whole specimen dissections of a fetal pig and rat that investigate all body systems concurrently.
A study of biology with an emphasis on ecological, genetic, and evolutionary concepts. Topics such as disruption of ecosystems, human population growth, world food and energy shortages, human disease, and genetic engineering will be examined and discussed. Intended for non-science majors outside the Natural Science Division. The course includes 2 hours of lab work each week.
An introduction to the study of biology with an emphasis on genetic, ecological, and evolutionary concepts. The course includes 2 hours laboratory experience each week.
A study of the major taxonomic groupings of plants and animals using an evolutionary approach followed by an in-depth study of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the physiological processes responsible for control and integration in both plants and animals. The course includes 3 hours laboratory experience each week.
A study of the structure of the human body at the tissue, organ, and system level. Laboratory work includes dissection and histological studies.
This introductory course will integrate concepts and material from several disciplines to analyze and evaluate current environmental problems, study specific pollutants, and evaluate consequences of their continued production. A modern and holistic approach is designed to meet both the needs of non-majors with a serious concern about environmental issues and the needs of students who intend to pursue career objectives in environmental science or ecology. The course includes 2 hours of laboratory work each week.
Special Topics in Biology.
A study of the function, integration, and coordination of the organ systems of the human body with an emphasis on homeostatic control mechanisms. This course includes an experimental laboratory in which basic human physiological responses are studied. This course is not intended for biology majors.
This course covers classical Mendelian analysis, mitosis and meiosis, genetic mapping, non-Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal structure and mutations, the structure of DNA and RNA, transcription, translation, molecular gene cloning and analysis, human genetics and the Human Genome Project, and population and quantitative genetics. The course includes 3 hours of laboratory per week, focused on experience in genetic mapping, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics.
The course begins with an introduction to the techniques used in studying cells and the elements of bioenergetics. Then the ultra structure and function of all major eucaryotic organelles are described in detail. This survey includes the principles of cell metabolism and its regulation, membrane transport, and the cell cycle. The course concludes with specialized topics such as the biology of cancer and the cellular mechanisms of hormone action. The laboratory acquaints students with techniques employed in cell biology.
This course is intended to acquaint the student with the biology and importance of bacteria and viruses. Particular emphasis will be placed on disease mechanisms, the nature of the most important diseases afflicting humans, immunology, and selected aspects of applied microbiology with public health implications (e.g., drinking water and sewage treatment). The laboratory will introduce a wide variety of standard microbial techniques. This course is not intended for biology majors.
This course is designed to provide students with STEM majors an introduction to biostatistical concepts and to the design and analysis of experiments, with the goal of equipping practicing scientists with the tools to analyze research data. The course emphasizes the application of statistical ideas and methods to the design and interpretation of biological experiments and comparative data sets, and includes a writing intensive approach. Students successfully completing this course will be able to develop and implement appropriate experimental design in conducting scientific research, carry out appropriate statistical analyses and interpretation for a variety of data types using several statistical platforms, critically read and interpret the statistical content of scientific journal articles in the biological and biomedical sciences, and exhibit advanced scientific writing skills.
Special Topics in Biology.
Intended to provide experience in research or special techniques in biology on an individual basis. This course designation may not be used to replace a 300-level elective.
Permission of the Instructor
This course will introduce a series of physical principles, based on statistical mechanics, which can be used to examine biological questions, specifically questions involving how cells function. Calculus will be used without apology.
In Guatemala we will live humbly and simply with host families in a small village. Mornings are spent at a Spanish language school, studying one-on-one with native instructors. Afternoons include excursions to forest reserves and Mayan ruins including Tikal. In Belize, we will stay at a field station on a small island. We study a variety of marine habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, and coastal lagoons. Students will conduct scientific research projects involving data collection. The course will involve some fairly rigorous physical activity as well as some potentially challenging living conditions. Grading: A-F
This course is an introduction to the innate and specific aspects of the immune system with emphasis on cell-mediated and humoral mechanisms of immune function. Current methodologies in immunology research will be discussed. Students will become familiar with how the immune system functions within the context of disease, including auto-immune disorders, AIDS, and cancer.
During this course, students will explore the emerging understanding of the complicated, yet effective mechanisms that the cell uses to elicit a response from an extracellular signal. Students will also investigate what happens when these events are disrupted, either by mutation of genes/proteins involved in these processes or environmental molecular analogs of signaling ligands. Students will master the general mechanisms of how cells regulate their activity and how these pathways are being elucidated by critically analyzing current experimental strategies in the primary literature.
A study of vertebrate morphogenetic processes. Emphasis is placed on study of a generalized vertebrate structure pattern and examination of some of the morphological specializations built upon this basic plan. Laboratory emphasizes chick development and anatomy of the Ammocoetes larva, the dogfish and the pig. Development - evolution interactions are explored throughout the course. Special lab activities support work in this area.
This course includes the study of the classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. The laboratory portion is designed to allow students to learn about the internal and external structure of birds and to learn to identify the various families and species of birds. Emphasis is placed on identification of the species of South Dakota and the Great Plains.
A study of the role and mechanism of the major processes of vascular plants from a functional and structural approach. The integration of plant growth, reproduction, and physiology are stressed. Agricultural and environmental implications are emphasized.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the biology and importance of viruses and procaryotic and eucaryotic microorganisms including their structure, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Emphasis will also be given to the mechanisms of disease and resistance. The course is intended for junior and senior biology majors. The laboratory introduces a wide variety of microbiological techniques, and application of these techniques to student projects.
Analysis of developmental processes including gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, morphogenetic movements, growth, and developmental regulation. Major emphasis is placed upon the nature and control of cell differentiation. Laboratory work emphasizes experimental studies on living materials.
Ecology is the study of interrelations between plants, animals and the abiotic environment. This field-oriented course will focus on the major ecosystems of South Dakota including the study of human impacts on these ecosystems. In addition to extensive field trips to area prairies and forests, the course includes a three-day trip to the Black Hills and the Badlands (required). The trip will involve camping and hiking in these spectacular ecosystems of western South Dakota.
The ecology of lakes and rivers. We will focus on management issues facing area lakes and streams, together with the underlying biological, chemical, and physical factors that regulate freshwater ecosystems. The course includes extensive field work on lakes and streams, culminating in a weekend trip (required) to the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on Lake Okoboji in NW Iowa. During this trip, students will conduct field projects involving experimental design, data collection, and class presentation of results.
An analysis of the factors that determine plant distribution. Initially this course will focus on the observation and identification of local plants, plant types, and communities. Later we will expand our discussion to major vegetation types in North America. Through field trips, laboratory experiments and lectures this course will stress various aspects of community, population, and physiological ecology. Specific topics will include competition and succession, population demography, and productivity.
A study of the chemistry of cellular constituents, enzymes and catalysis, metabolism, and the control of metabolic processes with particular emphasis upon the dynamic aspects of cellular metabolism. The laboratory will consist of selected projects such as the purification and characterization of an enzyme. Counts towards the experimental requirement for major only when the laboratory portion is also taken.
This course involves a detailed study of the molecular nature of genes, their regulation, expression, and manipulation. Emphasis will be placed on experimental analysis in understanding the genetic systems. In addition, the role of molecular genetics in the area of biotechnology will be considered. The laboratory will emphasize modern molecular methods in recombinant DNA work and related areas.
Evolution is the central, unifying theory of the biological sciences. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the core principles of modern evolutionary biology. Lecture and laboratory activities will together establish the logic that underlies evolutionary theory, and focus on key historical and modern research studies to explain and illustrate these theories while establishing links to other areas in the life sciences. We will examine major events in the history of life on Earth, and the mechanisms of evolutionary change: mutation, natural selection, migration, genetic drift, and stochastic events.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the process that generates the drugs we take, from the laboratory bench to the medicine cabinet. This course will foster an understanding of drug development, methods of drug delivery and metabolism, mechanisms of drug action, and basic cellular physiology in order to identify how drugs elicit their medicinal properties. Students will also get a chance to examine the ethical and social dimensions of modern-day drug development and application.
This course is a study of the function, integration, and coordination of the organ systems of the human body. The systems and topics covered include the nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems; as well as muscle, renal physiology, digestion, and reproduction. Emphasis will be given on integrating all systems in disease and diagnosis. The laboratory component includes student designed projects and discussions about current topics in human physiology. This course is intended for junior and senior biology majors.
Biology majors may be involved in a research project being conducted by the supervising faculty member. Students will meet regularly with the faculty member, read relevant research articles and perform experiments to collect and analyze data.
Internships permit students to obtain credit for practical experience in biology and related fields. The level and amount of credit for such experiences will be determined individually in consultation with the department chairperson. Cannot be applied toward the 36 hours required for the major.
Special topics in Biology.
Intended to provide experience in research or special techniques in biology on an individual basis. This course designation may not be used to replace a 300-level elective.
Permission of the Instructor
This is a required course for Biology majors and is usually taken junior year. The course covers two semesters due to the required attendance of six Biology Seminars (Fall and Spring). Students register for one semester only. The spring semester is designed to help students prepare graduate school/professional school applications and/or job searches. Topics include search strategies, CV, cover letter, and interviewing skills. Graded S/U Only
This course is a combination of two Project Lead The Way courses. This course will satisfy the lab science general education requirement.
Principles of the Biomedical Sciences: Students explore biology concepts through the study of human diseases. Students determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine and research processes.
Human Body Systems: Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action and respiration.
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. They work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or biomedical industry.
This course includes the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business ownership. The purpose is to answer the question "what is entrepreneurship" by providing students from a variety of backgrounds with basic knowledge and skills involved in starting new business ventures. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to explore entrepreneurship and innovation-related topics and to develop business venture models which are viable in the marketplace for goods and services. The team will develop a concept to explore throughout the semester. This course is intended for Non-Business majors only.
This course relates the basics of financial planning to the well-being of the individual. The students become aware of the impact of long and short-term financial planning including health and retirement concerns, investments, income tax planning, personal budgets, risk management, and other major financial events one encounters in a lifetime. The students will gain skills in financial planning in these areas as a means to personal financial stability and stewardship toward others.
This course provides an introduction to computer fundamentals and information systems. Topics include basic information systems components, database systems, decision support systems, and computer security considerations. The use of appropriate software packages will be included as lab assignments.
The course will introduce the principles and practices of real estate as well as South Dakota law. The class will use these principles to discuss real estate investments and development strategies as well as property management, fair housing and land use. The 116 hour course will prepare the student to pass the real estate broker's exam. Students will be responsible to complete the initial 54 hours of on-line materials before completing this pre-licensing course.
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of business information systems. Concentrates on the analysis phase of systems development. Covers systems development life cycle, feasibility studies, analysis of user requirements, and development of logical system models.
This course explores basic principles in the marketing of products and services. Marketing structures, consumer analysis, product classification, channel selection, pricing policies, promotional mix, and coordination of strategies in relation to the business and economic environment are studied.
Business intelligence is the use of information systems to inform managerial decisions. Businesses today have access to data in unprecedented volume, but often lack the expertise to leverage data for competitive advantage. In addition, companies often miss opportunities to guide strategic decision making because they do not gather or track the correct metrics. This course provides students with the skills to gather, analyze, and transform data into meaningful information.
An exploration of the theories, research, laws and practices of managing people, teams and organizations. This course focuses on both the science of organizational management as well as on the student's potential role as a manager and/or employee.
Fundamentals of financial management including policies, methods, institutions, and tools of financial management involved in financing the business organization.
An introduction to the legal system and dispute resolution through a case study approach; a study of the impact of the areas of torts, constitutional law, criminal law, and ethics upon business; special emphasis on contract law, agency, and business organizations, including partnerships and corporations.
Sophomore Standing
This course is designed to enable students to expand their knowledge of some of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to the sport industry and that impact the work setting of sport organizations. Students will learn about and analyze substantive legal concepts in the following core areas of law: constitutional, employment, antitrust, labor, intellectual property, and contract and business law. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues involved in the operation and management of organizations in the sport industry, and to equip students with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively with business executive and lawyers to resolve these issues. The course will focus on the managerial and practical application of laws, rules and regulations to situations current students will likely face (and decisions current students will likely need to make) when they become sport business managers. In-class discussions on current legal issues and emerging legal trends in sport will constitute a major portion of this class.
This course provides students with a hands-on experience in applying project management and systems analysis, design and implementation. Students will work with local business professionals in the design and delivery of a project.
Emphasis of study covers the topics of bankruptcy, debtor-creditor relationships, and property law as well as commercial transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (sales of goods, commercial paper, banking, and secured transactions.) Emphasis Areas: Entrepreneurship, Management
Introduction of moral development theories and models of moral decision making and application of these models in management decision making through case studies.
This course is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue elective independent study.
Permission of the Instructor
This course emphasizes managing the promotional mix - advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales promotion, and direct marketing - to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to manage a marketing department to enhance overall business profitability. Additional fees may apply.
A comprehensive examination of the sales cycle, including the specific opportunities for developing relationships, products, and customer loyalty. Students learn how to manage themselves and others through the development of communication skills and the use of specialized software to help them organize the sales effort. This course makes extensive use of outside speakers and sales experts to illustrate the application of concepts and theories learned in the classroom. Additional fees may apply.
Healthcare marketing efforts are shifting from increasing demand to building and continuing relationships with customers, clients, agencies and third-party payors. This advanced study of the practices and concepts of marketing as applied to the healthcare industry develops a focus on product and service strategies, distribution, communications, promotions, pricing and research. Case studies, speakers and projects will be used to describe the underlying concepts and decision making required for successful healthcare marketing.
A study of the fundamentals of employment management including hiring and firing policies, modern diversity and performance management techniques, and a survey of applicable laws and regulations.
Junior Standing
The application of general management principles, theories and procedures to start up and small businesses. The course cumulates in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan for a proposed small business.
An introduction into the special problems and opportunities associated with the conversion of resources into products and services. Topics include product design and process selection, assembly line design, supply chain management, total quality management, inventory planning, and capacity and resource planning.
An in-depth examination of the development and role of strategy in international organizations and the importance of strategic alignment. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: globalization, corporate strategies, business unit strategies, competitive strategies, strategic planning and analysis models, and mergers and acquisitions.
A comprehensive exploration of theoretical and empirical financial literature and the application to corporate financial policies and strategies. Topics covered include capital and ownership structures, contracting, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress situations and risk management.
An exploration of the theoretical foundations of international financial decisions and their application to financial practices. Topics covered include international macroeconomic concepts, foreign investment projects, managing foreign exchange, and managing international taxation and political risks.
The study of investment risks and rewards based on the analysis of stocks, bonds, and other investment opportunities, including hedging and derivative investments. This course includes an introduction to modern professional investment analysis and portfolio theories.
Students will learn how professional and amateur sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing marketing programs for specific events and sports programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and hands-on work for local clients. Class/client projects, as well as presentations are required.
Students will learn how professional, amateur and college sports teams manage their businesses, fans, athletes and brands, including planning, hosting and implementing effective marketing programs. Theories will be supplemented with industry-recognized speakers, case studies and historical research. One class project and presentation of that project is required.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of statistics in sports management. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of probability theory and predictive modeling through linear regression and other techniques. The course will have a strong focus on data collection and analysis to provide insight on the performance of both athletes in the field and the sports professional or amateur sports organization.
A senior level seminar emphasizing business research and planning intended to solve "real world" small business problems. Students learn to provide high quality consulting and technical assistance for client companies.
Permission of the Instructor; Senior Standing
This internship program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a learning experience away from the traditional classroom. Students will be placed with local organizations so they may work with business procedures and observe decision making processes. Students will be able to see how concepts and theories learned in the classroom are applied in practice. The student will be under the direct supervision of an officer of the cooperating organization and progress will be monitored by departmental internship coordinator. Additional fees may apply.
This internship offering is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to pursue an elective internship. This internship is not a 'W' course and it may not be used to fulfill the departmental requirements for graduation.
Permission of the Internship Coordinator
Independent Study projects are conducted in close relationship with an individual faculty member. This course requires: 1) An in-depth examination of an individually chosen topic area, utilizing recognized research methods; 2) A written analysis of the project, its results, and recommendations; and 3) An oral defense of the project to the Departmental Faculty.
Permission of the Instructor
This course is limited to those freshman chemistry majors who are distinguished scholars. It will acquaint the student with career options, with chemical instrumentation and lab assisting. Students will be allowed to serve as junior lab assistants second semester under the direction of a senior lab assistant and the professor. Students may learn FT-IR, FT-NMR, GC-MS or other instrumentation. This will prepare them for doing research right after their freshman year. Must take both semesters to earn 1 credit.
This course is designed for the non-science major and will assist the student in understanding the role chemistry plays in his/her life. Topics of current interest are discussed, and the chemical principles required for a more thorough understanding of them are developed. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
This course is a non-lab chemistry course for non-science majors. It is designed to acquaint students with the positive and negative impacts chemistry has on their everyday life and assist them in understanding the basics of those interactions. Topics will vary but some will focus on the science behind issues facing society today.
This survey course explores concepts in physics and chemistry, implements the scientific method, develops problem-solving skills and encourages connection of physical science concepts to everyday life. Lab work includes hands-on exercises in both areas including written reports and some use of the computer for data analysis. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students are encouraged to enroll as first or second year students.
An introduction to chemistry at the college level. The main conceptual areas of emphasis of the course are outlined in the catalog: measurements, atomic and electronic structure, bonding, molecular structure and shape, stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, gases, liquids, and solutions, and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
The second course in general chemistry at the college level. The course serves as a prerequisite for other courses. The main conceptual areas of emphasis of the course are kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases (including buffers), thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solids and materials, coordination chemistry. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
This is an accelerated general chemistry course covering topics typically encountered in a two semester course, (e.g. bonding, equilibrium including buffers, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, oxidation-reduction). Students are required to have a 26+ ACT score and 1 year of high school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Explores the fundamentals of organic chemistry (nomenclature, functional groups, reactions) with an introduction to biochemistry (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, nucleic acids and the metabolic cycles). Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students desiring more than two semesters of Chemistry will normally follow the sequence 116/117 or 120, then 201, 202.
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
Permission of the Instructor
This course covers nomenclature, reactions, and structure of aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols and introduces carbonyl chemistry, structural determination, organic spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and multi-step syntheses. Laboratory emphasizes separation, reactions, structural determination, and physical characteristics of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 201 is the organic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This course covers nomenclature, reactions, and structure of conjugated systems, carbonyl groups, amines and introduces structure and chemical reactions of biological macromolecules and metabolic cycles. Laboratory emphasizes applied organic spectroscopy, advanced synthetic techniques, and chemistry of biological macromolecules. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 202 is the biochemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This is a basic inorganic chemistry course with an extension of general chemistry supportive of the lab experiences. Lecture will emphasize atomic and molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, solid-state structure and the theoretical basis of complex ion chemistry. Laboratory will be centered on systematic identification of inorganic cations and anions, with some experiences in kinetics and electrochemistry. CHEM 222 is the inorganic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This course covers fundamental and applied topics of modern and classical analytical methods. Lecture emphasizes statistical analysis of data, method development, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and chromatography. The laboratory experience includes a mix of wet chemical and instrumental methods with an emphasis on careful and precise quantitative work. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 242 is the analytical foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
Each offering enables students to develop a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects and operating principles, as well as develop hands-on proficiency in the operation of the featured instrument and interpretation of the data. Instrument rotation includes: Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer, Raman Spectrometer, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer, Atomic Absorption and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometers*, and High Performance Liquid Chromatograph*. Instruments will be added as they are acquired.
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
Permission of the Instructor
This course provides the theoretical basis for all of chemistry and related subjects, emphasizing thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics and reaction dynamics. Laboratory includes physical methods of measurement and computational techniques. Four hours of lecture-discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 301 and 302 together are the physical chemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry major. CHEM 301 is the physical chemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemistry Society Biochemistry major.
This course is a follow-up to CHEM 301. It covers quantum chemistry, reaction dynamics, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. The laboratory will be concerned with several experiments in physical chemistry with emphasis on various spectroscopic measurements and application of a variety of computational software for quantum calculations. Four hours of lecture-discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 301 and 302 are the physical chemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry Chemistry major.
This course focuses on instrumental methods of analysis. The lecture is devoted primarily to instrument design and the advantages and disadvantages of that design. Laboratory is emphasized and centers on method development projects. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
The first part of this course will provide an in-depth analysis of the chemistry of biological macromolecules and the metabolic cycles. The remainder of this course is devoted to the underlying concepts of medicinal chemistry and the major classes of therapeutic drugs. Laboratory emphasizes synthesis and analysis of the classes of biological molecules, multi-step synthesis of pharmaceutical-type compounds, and an introduction to biological screening. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Advanced topics in organic chemistry, including spectroscopy, mechanisms and synthesis (including natural products) are covered. Emphasis varies. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
This course explores advanced topics in Inorganic Chemistry including atomic structure, covalent structures, group theory, molecular orbital theory, acid-base principles, solid-state chemistry, transition elements and coordination chemistry, bonding theories, spectroscopy, mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Laboratory exercises will focus on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using instrumentation. Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week.
The structure and properties of macromolecules will be considered. Methods of synthesis and analysis of these polymers will be treated in some detail. Industrial processes for the preparation and manufacture of some important commercial polymers will be included.
Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis on advanced quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, quantum dynamics, matter-electromagnetic radiation interaction, nuclear dynamics beyond the Born-Oppenheimer regime and lasers. This course is typically problem oriented, and will use computer resources extensively, including some computer programming. Students may take this course with interests in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
Consult the department chair for a listing of available opportunities. Plans for an internship must be made well in advance of the term in which the internship is to be carried out.
Permission of the Instructor
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
Permission of the Instructor
These Civitas sections of the required First-Year religion course and the core English literature course use as their common and core text Dietrich Bonhoeffer's essay "Structure of a Responsible Life." Each course, then, uses the Bonhoeffer essay to explore ideas and texts specific to its discipline. Though these courses are not formally linked or team-taught, they are closely related. Civitas students are advised to take these courses in the first year.
These Civitas sections of the required First-Year religion course and the core English literature course use as their common and core text Dietrich Bonhoeffer's essay "Structure of a Responsible Life." Each course, then, uses the Bonhoeffer essay to explore ideas and texts specific to its discipline. Though these courses are not formally linked or team-taught, they are closely related. Civitas students are advised to take these courses in the first year.
Addressing Bonhoffer's primary notion that responsible individuals are obliged to act on behalf of others, this course offers a semester-long study of the College as text. The course will examine the culture and environment of Augustana, with particular attention paid to how the expressed values of the institution come to be embodied in a physical, intellectual, and spiritual community. Readings and instructors for the course address those values from a number of disciplinary perspectives.
Admitted to the Civitas Honors Program
Consistent with Bonhoeffer's admonition that action be "in accordance with reality," courses under this heading emphasize the empirical and theoretical knowledge about the natural world necessary for living a responsible life in the twenty-first century.
Admitted to the Civitas Honors Program
Courses under this heading consider the ways in which personal responsibility as understood by conscience, and social responsibility as understood by laws, both correspond with and challenge each other.
Admitted to the Civitas Honors Program
Courses under this heading address Bonhoeffer's belief that "responsibility presupposes freedom and freedom can consist only in responsibility." Courses will also address the tension Bonhoeffer identifies between freedom and obedience, and real situations in which that tension may have a difficult resolution.
Admitted to the Civitas Honors Program
The place of responsibility, to use Bonhoeffer's phrase, is in vocation, the place where citizenship must extend from thought and reflection to action. This course ensures that students acquire a practical understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by working for a semester in a field of their choosing. Civitas students will conclude the work of their experience with two reports: One detailing the work of the experience itself, and a second dealing with how that work addresses central concepts of the honors program. This is a discipline specific course, and is guided by a project advisor under the approval of the Civitas director. Students will present results of their experience at the Augustana Symposium or some other professionally relevant venue. This course could include an internship, service learning project, research project, international or other off-campus study program.
Admitted to the Civitas Honors Program
Introduction to ancient Greek, both Biblical and classical. This course places heavy emphasis on learning the forms of Greek and developing basic vocabulary.
Introduction to ancient Greek, both Biblical and classical. This course stresses syntax and development of reading skills.
This course is a continuation of the fundamentals of Greek grammar, including —mi verbs, indirect constructions, other subordinate constructions, comparative and superlative adjectives, pronouns, and many irregular verbs. The emphasis will be on the recognition and translation of grammatical structures.
Greek IV is the first course in Greek reading following the completion of the fundamentals of Greek grammar taught in Greek I to III. This course primarily focuses on the translation and literary analysis of ancient Greek literature. Normally two authors, one from poetry and one from prose, as selected, for example Homer and Plato.
Introduction to the Latin language, including study of forms, syntax, vocabulary, and relationship to English.
Introduction to the Latin language, including study of forms, syntax, vocabulary, and relationship to English.
This course is a continuation of the fundamentals of Latin grammar, including vocabulary, participles, gerunds and gerundives, indirect statement, and all subjunctive constructions. The emphasis will be on the recognition and translation of grammatical structures.
Latin IV is the first course in Latin reading following the completion of the fundamentals of Latin grammar taught in Latin I to III. This course primarily focuses on the translation and literary analysis of ancient Roman literature. Normally two authors, one from poetry and one from prose, as selected, for example Catallus and Cicero.
A survey of the history of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the scholastics, concentrating upon the main thinkers, ideas and cultural developments of the period.
This course is a survey of the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome through primary texts, including epic, tragedy, and history. Topics to be examined include conception of the gods, depictions of the relationship between mortals and immortals and the boundaries that define them, heroism, gender, and the historical and cultural contexts from which this mythology emerged. Works to be read will span from the archaic period in Greece to the Golden Age of Rome.
Individualized Study in Classics.
Instructor Approval.
Selected readings from the Gospels, with a review of grammar and syntax.
Selected readings from the Letters, with a review of grammar and syntax.
An introduction to the writings of Plato and Aristotle in the original Greek. A dialogue of Plato and representative selections of Aristotle's thought are read, with emphasis on content and style of expression.
PHIL 331
Individualized Study in Classics.
Instructor Approval.
The course will focus on foundations of the clinical practice of speech-language pathology and audiology, including the nature of communication disorders, program models, and professional roles.
Special topics in all aspects of communication disorders. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair
The course will include in-depth coverage of language acquisition from birth through adolescence. Special emphasis on milestones, cultural, physical, and social influences, as well as the learning process from a cognitive viewpoint for ages 1-6.
This course provides a general study of the science of hearing assessment. Instruction emphasizes: terminology, physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism, audio-logic evaluation and screening, and interpretation. Practical experience in hearing assessment is required.
This course focuses on an understanding of the analysis and transcription of the acoustic and physiological characteristics of normal and deviant speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Development of articulation is addressed.
Students will study the principles and practices of aural (re)habilitation including speech-reading, auditory training, communication training, amplification, hearing assistive devices, and cochlear implants for persons that are deaf and hard of hearing. Practical field experience is required.
The course will study the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Pathologies of these systems will be addressed.
The focus of this course will include the nature and development of phonology and speech in children and adults. Strategies for assessment and treatment of a variety of articulation and phonological processing disorders and cultural differences will be covered.
Students will study the acoustics, neurology, and physiology relating to production and perception of spoken language. Provides a foundation for understanding the science of spoken language. Involves a review of literature concerning clinical implications for the acoustic and physiological aspects of speech production and speech reception. Theories of speech production and speech reception, and instrumentation pertaining to the analysis of speech will be included in the course of study.
Clinical methods will review basic models and concepts of clinical data collection and measurement. Treatment planning, professional writing, service delivery and supervision will be included in the course of study.
This practicum experience requires observation and direct participation in experiences with children, adolescents, or adults with communication disorders. The practicum is recommended for sophomores. The course is completed in special needs programs and requires supervision. Consent of instructor required. Grading System: S/U only.
Special topics in all aspects of communication disorders. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair
This is an introduction to voice and fluency disorders. It includes a survey of literature addressing current assessment and intervention approaches for children and adults, and presents symptoms, etiology, and related factors. Professional writing skills and applications are emphasized.
Investigation of developmental and acquired language disorders across the age continuum. Emphasis is on birth to age 18. Addresses terminology, etiology, and assessment/intervention strategies suitable for a variety of clients including multicultural populations.
This course will offer students either an on- or off-campus clinical. Students will manage a small case load of clients with a variety of communication disorders or delays. Students will experience all aspects of a clinical caseload including scheduling, planning and implementing interventions, progress notes, progress reports and more. Consent of Instructor; Can take maximum of 2 semesters.
Special topics in all aspects of communication disorders. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair
Required for students completing the major in an area of Communication Disorders, this course provides practical experience in educational and other settings with children with disabilities, representing the specialization of the student under the direction and supervision of qualified speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Grading System: S/U only. May take a maximum of 2 semesters.
Permission of the Instructor; Senior Standing
This introductory course in communication employs a blending of theory and practice. The theory dimension of the course emphasizes the role and function of human communication in the myriad settings which the individual will encounter during their lives. This dimension explores: the nature of human communication; the precepts which govern dyadic, small group, public address and mass communication; and the application of communication in modern society. In addition, the practicum dimension of the course provides students with various opportunities to enhance their speaking, listening and critical thinking competencies.
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Communication majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope and/or depth of departmental course offerings. This option is considered additive to-not substitutive of-required departmental course offerings.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
An introduction to the theory and practice of rhetorical criticism. The student will learn to effectively critique both historical and contemporary public discourse. Students will be exposed to significant discourse in such areas as women's rights rhetoric, presidential rhetoric, civil rights rhetoric, and others. Emphasis will be on developing the student's ability to critically think and create coherent defenses of his/her conclusions. This course is offered as a Gender Studies section every other year.
An introduction to the theory and research findings involving interpersonal and nonverbal communication. Emphasis will be on the principles for effective communication in dyadic settings. Course content will be supplemented by a variety of exercises designed to enhance communication competence.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practices of persuasion. Students will study both the production and critical evaluation of contemporary social influence. Motivation and attitudinal theories will be examined as they relate message, source, and receiver strategies. Students will learn to be effective producers and consumers of persuasive messages.
The student will be introduced to the skills and techniques of argumentation and will learn to effectively utilize the principles and techniques of advocacy and argumentation by applying them to both written and oral discourse. The course consists of three phases: theoretical, practicum, and evaluative.
This course employs a chronological approach to examine the history and evolution of media in the United States. By exploring a variety of mediums, such as radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines, and more, students will learn about media’s roles at different periods of U.S. history and how historical factors have shaped and influenced these roles. A large focus will be on the shift from the broadcast to the narrowcast model and what this means for the media industry today. This course provides a foundation for further media and journalism studies.
An introduction to the principles of communication research design and execution. This course will focus on qualitative methods which feature participant observation and on both descriptive and experimental quantitative methods. During this course, students will design, execute and report the results of a research project in communication. As a part of this effort, students will receive instruction, and will utilize computers, in the following areas: word processing, literature search, and statistical analysis.
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Communication majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope and/or depth of departmental course offerings. This option is considered additive to-not substitutive of-required departmental course offerings.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
This course will help students build knowledge of some of the theories, processes and practices of international/intercultural communication. It will examine the role of communication in the creation and negotiation of shared identities between and across cultures. The course will place particular emphasis on the role of media, public relations, and other public communication strategies that nation-states, corporations and non-profit organizations use to create shared meaning within and between countries.
This course examines the evolution of communication theories from the classical Greeks to modern times. However, the primary emphasis of the course will be on contemporary theories and theorists. This course seeks to promote both an understanding of, and a critical perspective concerning, communication theories.
200-Level COMM course
A study of the structure and function of communication in organizations. The focus of the course will involve the concepts and principles needed for effective management of organizational communication processes. Attention will be paid to the way organizations behave and communicate, the problems that individuals encounter in organizations, effective management of organizational communication processes, and the special role of communication as the central, binding force which allows for organized behavior.
A study of the application of the theory and techniques of coactive persuasion in sustained settings (campaigns). This course will examine the theory and techniques used in planning, implementing, and evaluating product/service (advertising), political, and social action campaigns. In addition, under the close supervision of the instructor, students will participate in the design and execution of a research project which examines a legitimate question of interest and importance to practitioners and analysts of contemporary campaigns.
The principles and practice of public relations. Lectures, reading, and discussion will introduce students to the theories, techniques, and application of public relations. In addition, case studies and group and individual projects will be used to refine and apply course concepts.
An examination of the actual and potential effects of mass media communication. Initially the course will focus on the theories which have been, and are, used to evaluate the impact of the mass media. Then the course will examine specific mass media effects, including: television and cognitive development, the impact of the mass media emphasis on violence and sex, the media and role stereotyping, agenda setting, the impact of the media on politics, the U.S. media and the world, and the potential of the mass media to educate for positive social change. Mass media effects receiving emphasis will vary from semester to semester.
Internship in Communication Studies.
Department Chair Approval.
The Department of Communication Studies will occasionally offer special seminars on timely subjects of interest to departmental majors.
Communication Studies majors may independently develop and complete a research project under the supervision of a Communication Studies faculty member.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Communication majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope and/or depth of departmental course offerings. This option is considered additive to-not substitutive of-required departmental course offerings.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
This course teaches the necessary skills to create web pages using hypertext markup language (HTML) and a web page editor. Topics include www browsers and display resolution anchors and links, image maps, file size management, and accessibility. Copyright issues will also be discussed. The course will use an exercise-oriented approach.
The purpose of this course is to help students reflect upon the vexing ethical dilemmas and problems emerging in the information age. Legal issues involving current computer law will be discussed. Students are required to research a current topic in information ethics and present their findings to the class.
This beginning Web development course introduces basic Web design and publishing concepts and best practices. Students will create web pages with HTML5 and will learn to configure text, color, and page layout with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). They will explore a number of free, cloud-based Web editors. Additional topics include: Web site hosting and promotion, search engine optimization, accessibility, and JaveScript.
This course provides an introduction to computer fundamentals and information systems. Topics include basic information systems components, database systems, decision support systems, and computer security considerations. The use of appropriate software packages will be included as lab assignments.
An introduction to computer science, which include topics such as software engineering, computer architecture, and programming languages. Emphasis on learning the styles, techniques, and methodologies necessary to design and develop readable and efficient programs.
A broadening of foundations for computer science with advanced concepts in software engineering and program development. Topics include an introduction to data structures, analysis of algorithms, and object-oriented design.
This course will acquaint students with applications and the logical structure of database management systems and database processing. Discussion of database systems and design of special projects utilizing different query and other high-level programming languages reinforces the theoretical concepts.
This course stresses application of computer software to management and commercial areas using COBOL as the primary programming language. Applications will be to particular problems in business and management. Topics include; sequential, indexed sequential and relative file processing techniques within a business environment. The structured design and implementation of the programming projects utilize file creation, editing and updating concepts.
This course is designed to provide a guide for programmers to develop web applications using popular web programming languages such as JavaScript and Perl. Web pages created using basic HTML are static. We will learn how to use web programming languages to bring web pages to life by adding dynamic content such as scrolling messages, animation, data input forums and interactive quizzes. We will discuss how to maintain and process clients' information using cookies and server-side processing.
This course provides an overview of the C++ programming language.
COSC211
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the organization and architecture of digital computer systems. Topics include number systems, binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, combinatorial and sequential logic circuits, and computer system components and their interrelationships. This course consists of both a lecture and a lab portion of hands-on hardware manipulation.
This course offers an introduction to machine- and assembly-language programming and how they relate to computer architecture. Students will be provided with an understanding of what the computer is doing at the machine language level. This understanding will enable a better understanding of the features and limitations of all computer facilities, since all systems eventually rest on their underlying hardware.
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of business information systems. Concentrates on the analysis phase of systems development. Covers systems development life cycle, feasibility studies, analysis of user requirements, and development of logical system models.
This course investigates various representations for several advanced data structures as well as compares and analyzes various algorithms for manipulating such data structures. Data structures examined include stack, queue, list, tree, and graph. Algorithms for sorting, searching, and memory management will also be examined.
Network administration is one of the fastest growing fields in information technology. This course is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in various networking systems, including hands-on activities in installation, configuration, and administration of local area networks.
This course provides an introduction to fundamental operating systems concepts. Topics include the process model of computation and concurrent processes, inter-process communication and synchronization, process scheduling, deadlock, memory management, paging and segmentation, and file systems.
Business intelligence is the use of information systems to inform managerial decisions. Businesses today have access to data in unprecedented volume, but often lack the expertise to leverage data for competitive advantage. In addition, companies often miss opportunities to guide strategic decision making because they do not gather or track the correct metrics. This course provides students with the skills to gather, analyze, and transform data into meaningful information.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of interactive computer graphics. Topics include graphics hardware, fundamental algorithms, two-and three-dimensional imaging geometry and transformations, curve and surface design, rendering, shading, color, and animation.
The fundamentals of data structures will be studied from an object-oriented perspective. Data structures discussed will include linked lists, stacks, queues, tress, sets, maps, hash tables, heaps and graphs. Concepts such as genetic types, iterators, file compression and dynamic programming will also be addressed.
This course offers an introduction to the foundations of computing. Topics include different models of computation such as finite automata, push-down automata, Turing Machines, and regular expressions; grammars and parsing techniques; solvable and unsolvable problems; and P and NP complexity classes.
This course provides students with a hands-on experience in applying project management and systems analysis, design and implementation. Students will work with local business professionals in the design and delivery of a project.
COSC 341
This course is designed to teach the full-fledged software development cycle, with a team project utilizing CASE tools. Topics include testing and validation, metrics and complexity, software reliability and fault tolerance.
The objective of this course is to teach the student the basic principles involved in the design and operation of computer networks. Topics include computer network architectures and models, physical media and signaling, data link protocols, medium access control, routing and IP, transport services including TCP/UDP, network applications, local-area and wide-area networks. The course will consist of both a lecture portion and a hands-on laboratory.
The course introduces students to the history of parallel computing and the most recent developments and trends. The course covers architectures, systems software, languages and user-level software, and performance evaluation. Topics include speedup and scalability, MIMD architectures, SIMD architectures, shared-memory multi-processors, interconnection networks, data flow architectures, workstation clusters, synchronization and communication, memory and address space management, cache coherence, process management and scheduling, parallel languages and compiler techniques, parallel programming environments and tools.
This course introduces the student to various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), whose goals are the creation of more useful machines by making them more "intelligent." Topics include symbolic programming, representation and logic, search, learning, planning, uncertainty, image processing, natural language processing, genetic algorithms. Techniques learned are applied in a robotics laboratory to the control and manipulation of a mobile robot.
Special Topics in Computer Science
A study of the historical evolution of economic thought and economic systems with major emphasis on the "market system" (capitalism). Topics include scarcity, economic systems, supply and demand, competition, monopoly power, income distribution and the role of government in the economy.
A study of the aggregate economy (including the international economy). Topics include national income accounting, economic indicators, business cycles, economic growth, the role of money in the economy, and monetary and fiscal policies. Alternative schools of economic thought are also presented.
The basic course in statistical inference oriented toward the elements of description, estimation, and the testing of hypotheses. Topics include probability distributions, confidence intervals, tests of means, proportions, and differences, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests of qualitative data. Principles are applicable to both social and physical sciences.
Development of the monetary and financial system: nature and functions of money, organization and operation of commercial banks and the Federal Reserve System and an introduction to monetary theory and policy.
Intermediate Microeconomics applies economic analysis to the process of managerial decision making. Topics include consumer theory, production theory, supply and demand, elasticity, and managerial decision making under various market structures. Additional topics may include regression analysis, alternative explanations of wage rate determination, income inequality, and discrimination.
An analysis of aggregate production, employment, income, and price level from different theoretical perspectives.
Analysis of the historical and theoretical basis for international trade and the politico-economic institutions that facilitate and impede it. Critical survey of themes associated with economic "globalism".
The study of economic concepts and doctrines within the social context of the past and their impact on the development of economic theory and methodology.
An interdisciplinary approach to basic social science research methods. The course introduces students to the several research methodologies used within the social sciences. Students participate in all stages of a research project.
Ordinary least squares regression, including underlying assumptions and interference in both simple and multiple regression models is discussed, as are dummy variables, model structure, and functional form. Methods designed to detect and correct for the violations of the standard assumptions are examined. The effects of individual observations and of correlation among independent variables are also discussed. Additional topics include simultaneous equations, time series, limited dependent variable, and panel data models.
An overview of various economic concepts and approaches to current problems; seminar setting with both faculty and students convening the sessions; synthesizing reports.
An internship permits an individual to explore and obtain practical experience in a professional area of interest. Consult a department member for available opportunities. Plans for an internship must be made well in advance of the term in which the internship is to be carried out.
Permission of the Department Chair
This introductory foundations course in education will examine the quest for equality of educational opportunity in today's society. Students explore the foregoing in relationship to the historical and philosophical roots of education in today's democratic society. This course, intended for pre-service teachers, will explore the knowledge, skills and dispositions that effective teachers have while providing a comprehensive, foundational background of the education field and teaching as a profession. Course includes an early field experience.
This practical course focuses on instructional technology applications in education. Emphasis is on integrating Microsoft Office/Google docs applications including Office, internet tools, and emerging and relevant technology (Smartboards, remote response systems, table, mobile devices, etc.) with appropriate pedagogy.
Included in this course is a major study of curricula used in kindergartens. Techniques of instruction will be demonstrated and practiced. Materials appropriate for kindergarten children will be emphasized.
This course examines learning theories and their application to the classroom. It includes the study of human development in the cognitive, emotional, social, and moral domains, the transfer of learning, motivation theories, and individual differences. Also, it provides an understanding of measurement and evaluation specifically focusing on descriptive statistical tools, standardized and teacher-made tests and grading practices.
This course is centered on best practice teaching methods and is required of all majors seeking teacher certification. The basic content of the course includes instruction in National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, lesson planning and delivery, multiple assessment strategies and creating exemplary classroom environments. Students will be assigned to a 35 hr practicum in an area school.
Sophomore Standing
At the heart of best practice literacy instruction is a comprehensive understanding of literature for children. This course is an in-depth survey of children's literature grounded in transactional, sociocultural, and reader response theories of reading. Students will read and respond to fiction and nonfiction texts and consider their uses for instruction in K-8 classrooms. Topics include critiques of literary quality and cultural depictions, teaching with graphic novels, technology and literature, the role of nonfiction in classrooms, award-winning books, and the development of ways to use culturally diverse literature.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This course is designed to give students practical experience in teaching biology at the elementary and middle school level. Students are expected to demonstrate various teaching methods, learn to use scientific equipment common to classrooms, provide feedback to peers, and reflect on their own professional development as science teachers. The course integrates biology content knowledge and teaching skills, and integrates hands-on learning from a constructivist perspective. A practicum experience is required.
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of teaching, planning, curriculum, methods and media for secondary education are studied in this course. It is taught in sections with a common content area emphasis.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This course integrates writing theory and practice for teachers. Topics include writing development, research on writing, curriculum development, local, state and national standards for writing, models for responding to and evaluating student writing, and classroom methods for teaching the writing process in K-8 classrooms. A practicum experience is required.
EDUC 290; Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This course integrates reading theory and practice for teachers. Topics include reading development, research on reading, curriculum development, local, state, and national standards for reading, formative and summative reading assessments, and classroom methods for teaching reading in K-8 classrooms. A practicum experience is required.
EDUC 290; Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This course addresses the philosophy and pedagogy of middle school instruction and student learning in the 21st century. Students will compare and contrast the middle school model with junior high schools, analyze the developmental characteristics of young adolescents and the learning environments in which adolescents learn best, and develop appropriate curriculum, instruction, and assessments for young adolescent learners. Course includes a field experience providing students with an opportunity to practice and reflect on their views of instruction and student learning at the middle level.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic theories and methods of content area literacy instruction and emphasizes the practical application of theory and methods to the content areas at the middle and secondary level. Topics to be covered include comprehension development, study skills, metacognitive awareness, schema activation, instructional frameworks, purposeful reading/learning, critical thinking, vocabulary, word recognition, writing, questioning, and discussion skills as well as current trends and issues such as differentiation, materials selection, and classroom management.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Adolescence is a crucial transition period from childhood to adulthood. This course will examine adolescent development and issues within the context of the physical, cognitive, affective, and social domains. Focus will be on the adolescent's self development with particular reference to relationships in the family, school, peer groups, and community. An eight hour diversity experience is required in this course. Only students seeking certification for middle school and secondary education may apply towards Area 1.2. Non-majors may register with instructor's permission.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Students will build the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become an effective and competent teacher and learner of social studies. Students will be introduced to the philosophy, objectives, basic methods, instructional strategies and materials used in teaching social studies in the elementary and middle school with attention given to recent trends. Students will learn how to integrate children's literature into the social studies curriculum as a tool to teach democracy and social justice. This course includes a field experience providing students the opportunity to create and present literacy based social studies lessons in K-8 classrooms.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
This class will provide pre-service teachers an understanding of "...multicultural education as embedded in a sociopolitical context and as antiracist and basic education for all students that permeates all areas of schooling, and that is characterized by a commitment to social justice and critical approaches to learning" (Neito, 2000). This course investigates the values, culture and characteristics associated with persons of diversity. Dehumanizing biases including, but not limited to, sexism, racism, ageism, and religious bigotry will be discussed. Systems of attitude, behavior and oppression will be examined with particular reference to education in a pluralistic society. The course will develop multicultural competence in educators along with skills in interpersonal relations and group facilitation.
This course will provide a foundational background and knowledge base to the historical, legal, and theoretical frameworks of education for English Language Learners (ELLs). The course will focus on acculturation issues for ELLs and the basics on how language works. This course will also help prepare you to be knowledgeable about culture, content and learning and be disposed to meet the needs of diverse learners in your classroom.
This course is focused on exploring ideas for promoting literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, & viewing) development in K-12 ELLs. Topics such as language acquisition theory, classroom organization, teaching strategies and assessment procedures will be explored and considered as they apply to K-12 ELLs. This course will prepare you to be knowledgeable about culture, content, and learning and to be disposed to select/adapt curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of diverse learners.
This course will explore ways to teach and integrate the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in K-12 content-area classrooms for English Language Learners (ELLs). Students will consider a variety of best practice pedagogical and instructional approaches, strategies and assessment techniques. Course will include specific attention to the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol or SIOP. Class discussion will also focus on how to create and sustain a positive learning environment for ELLs.
Individualized Study in Education.
Instructor Approval.
Provides the opportunity for the student in art, modern world languages (French, German or Spanish), music and physical education to engage in observation and actual teaching in a K-12 setting under the direction and supervision of qualified classroom teachers. Grading System: S-U only
Completion of all Major coursework
Provides the opportunity for the student teacher to engage in observation and actual classroom teaching under the direction and supervision of qualified teachers. Grading System: S-U only.
Completion of all Major coursework
Provides the opportunity for the student teacher to engage in observation and actual classroom teaching under the direction and supervision of qualified classroom teachers. Grading System: S-U only.
Completion of all Major coursework
Provides the opportunity for the student teacher to engage in observation and actual classroom teaching under the direction and supervision of qualified classroom teachers.Grading System: S-U only.
Completion of all Major coursework
Provides the opportunity for the student teacher to engage in observation and actual classroom teaching under the direction and supervision of qualified classroom teachers. Grading System: S-U only.
Completion of all Major coursework
An introduction to academic writing in college. Emphasis is placed on the composition process: a well-put thesis, clarity and orderliness, sound development, the ability to relate careful analytical reading to effective writing, and elimination of major grammatical errors. By the end of the course students should be able to express their ideas persuasively, clearly, and correctly. A grade of C- or higher is required to satisfy Area 2.1A.
Students will focus on the theory and practice of reporting and writing news and feature stories for print media. Additional emphasis will be placed on multi-media components, including but not limited to the production and/or use of videos, blogs, photo galleries, and various interactive on-line elements.
This course develops an aesthetic and critical appreciation of film by examining artistic trends and critical theories in contemporary cinematography. The course focuses on visual imagery, sound, story, acting, and directing to develop a critical framework for appreciating the artistic aspects of film. Students are challenged to think about how filmmakers use these elements of the motion picture to create films of enduring worth in what is perhaps the most popular medium of fine art in the twenty-first century.
This course combines a study of fundamental filmmaking techniques with a historical survey of American film from 1920 to 2000. In addition to developing an aesthetic appreciation for the art of American cinema, the course will examine the economic, social, cultural, and historical contexts in which that art form has been shaped.
This course will examine crime-based television series and films, as well as crime fiction from the 19th century to the present. Works will be analyzed from historical, literary, and social perspectives. Study of the evolution of real-life crimes, the mindset of criminals, and the investigative techniques used in crime solving will provide students the opportunity to analyze the nature of crime as represented in the various media. The course will identify criminal behavior, the forces that perpetuate such behavior, and the effects of crime on criminals, victims, and society.
An intensive study of an author or of a period on a semi-tutorial basis.
An introduction to major literary types including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Course themes and readings vary by section. The writing component consists of three to five essays of analysis and an emphasis on the writing process. To be completed prior to the end of the sophomore year. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 (with a grade of C- or higher)
Conducted as a workshop, this course considers the theory and practice of sports writing for print media. Students will learn how to write a variety of sports stories while studying and critiquing sports writing at a local and national level.
A survey of world literature from 2500 BC to 1650 AD, with special emphasis given to the Mediterranean region. Texts will include drama, fiction, and both narrative and lyric poetry.
Reading and discussion from the 17th to the 21st century and expanding the scope further outside the European tradition.
An introductory overview of British literature and authors. Emphasis is placed on issues of literary history. Students become familiar with the standard scheme of periodization and learn to think about literature in relation to the currents of history. In addition, they explore such subjects as literary influence, changes in literary technology and the consumption of the written word, changes in identity and colonialism and changing theories about the nature and value of literature.
This course will consider public affairs through coverage of events such as school board and city council meetings. Additional emphasis will be placed on beat reporting, including but not limited to in-depth coverage of issues emerging from areas such as government, science, and health, the economy, religion, and the legal system. Emphasis will be given to creating and using multi-media components to deliver information. Students will advance their philosophy of freedom of the press through the study of various philosophical orientations.
An overview of the literatures written in the region we now know as the United States from the time of European colonization until the present. Course readings will represent literary periods and movements from the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, to contemporary Postmodernism. Lectures and discussion will consider both the development of American literary traditions and the connections between literature and social phenomena such as first contacts between Native Americans and Europeans, slavery, industrialization, social reform, and the women's movement.
An in-depth study of how English sentences are constructed and how that knowledge can aid in other endeavors such as writing or the study of literature. Structural grammar will be emphasized with comparison to traditional and transformational grammars. The history of the language, morphology, and semantics are included.
This course introduces students to the historical development of the English language from its origins in Anglo-Saxon to its current incarnations around the globe. Students will learn basic principles of linguistic description and analysis, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. In addition, students will examine the role of key literary figures such as Chaucer and Shakespeare in establishing standard dialects and developing vocabulary and syntax.
What happens when we read literature? How does a literary work come to "mean"? What do literary texts tell us about the nature of language? What do they tell us about the culture they're part of? Many literary critics and theorists have pondered these questions lately, and we'll explore them too, by studying primary texts in 20th- and 21st- century criticism and theory. The particular focus of the course will vary but will typically involve discussion of structuralism and post-structuralism, feminist criticism, and cultural studies.
An intensive study of an author or of a period on a semi-tutorial basis.
This seminar will consider special topics in British literature from the 6th to the 18th century. Each course will be organized by a theme, by a central critical question or questions, or by a genre, literary movement, period, or major figure.
Conducted primarily as a writers' workshop, this course explores strategies for developing narrative voice as well as creating plot, setting, character, and dialogue. We explore different sub-genres, from the "short-short" story to the novel, and read both contemporary and classic writers to determine what constitutes excellence in fiction.
Conducted as a writers' workshop, this course explores the art and craft of poetry writing in both traditional forms and free verse. While reading work by a variety of outstanding poets - mostly modern and contemporary - we work to develop our own poetic voices and at the same time strive for the highest standards of poetry writing.
Conducted as a writer's workshop, this course explores the specific skills and knowledge necessary to the working playwright, including the fundamentals of stagecraft. Basic elements of screenwriting will also be considered.
This seminar considers special topics in British and Irish literature from the late 18th century to the present. Study may include not only writers from the United Kingdom and Ireland but also colonial/postcolonial writers from the former British Empire.
Students in this advanced writing course develop their abilities as writers of non-fiction prose. Emphasis is on developing voice and perfecting style whether for composing personal essays or for presenting research. Students can expect to participate in class writing workshops as well as experience a short review of grammar and mechanics.
Conducted as a workshop, this course emphasizes a step-by-step approach to the business of freelance writing. Students will learn how to select topics and study potential markets in an effort to sell research articles and first-person essays. Students will read, analyze, and study a wide range of articles and writers as they develop their writing style.
Conducted as a workshop, this course considers the theory and practice of writing reviews and opinion pieces. Students will review a variety of popular art forms, and will develop skills in writing editorial and opinion pieces. The study and critique of local and national reviewers and opinion writers will also be included.
This seminar considers special topics in American literature from colonial settlement through the Civil War. Each course is organized by a theme, central critical questions, or by a genre, literary movement, period, or major figure.
This seminar considers special topics in American literature from the Civil War to the present. Each course is organized by a theme, central critical questions, or by a genre, literary movement, period, or major figure.
This seminar will consider literature from outside the mainstream of American, English, and Western European literary traditions. Each course will be organized by a theme, central critical questions, by a genre, literary movement, period, or major figure.
A critical study of the major plays of Shakespeare, their place in the development of English drama, and their current performances on stage and screen.
This is the first semester of a year-long commitment to an academic or creative project designed by a student. Under the guidance of a professor in the English and Journalism department, students will spend one semester researching a topic of their choice and then, in a following semester, they will construct a formal paper (ENGL 391). Projects may be academic or creative in nature. Students will present their Senior Honors Thesis before a board of professors in an oral defense known as Viva Voce. Successful completion of a Senior Honors Thesis will allow the student to graduate with "Departmental Distinction in English". This component of the Senior Honors Thesis is begun in fall semester. ENGL 390 and ENGL 391 cannot be taken concurrently.
Permission of Department Chair
This is the second semester of a year-long commitment to an academic or creative project designed by a student. Under the guidance of a professor in the English and Journalism department, students will spend one semester writing about a topic of their choice. Projects may be academic or creative in nature. Students will present their Senior Honors Thesis before a board of professors in an oral defense known as Viva Voce. Successful completion of a Senior Honors Thesis will allow the student to graduate with "Departmental Distinction in English." This component of the Senior Honors Thesis is begun in spring semester. ENGL 390 and ENGL 391 cannot be taken concurrently.
Permission of Department Chair
Work in a professional setting appropriate for English majors, in an area of interest to the student, involving part-time or full-time employment by a cooperating business, office, or agency. Arranged on an individual basis.
An intensive study of an author or of a period on a semi-tutorial basis.
An introduction to the discipline of exercise science and the understanding of physical activity that can be acquired through experience, scholarly study and professional practice. Students will explore the health, exercise and sport sciences, including history and philosophy, athletic training, physical education, exercise and sport psychology, motor behavior, biomechanics, assessment, professional organizations, certifications, and professional issues. Students will have opportunities to assess personal career interests, skills and goals.
Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of human performance as it applies to the athletic populations. This will principally include all aspects of strength training, speed and agility training, power development and will also include application of selected principles of exercise prescription/fitness testing and integration of relevant psychological motivational techniques used to enhance optimum human performance development. Lectures and laboratory sessions will be incorporated to promote hands-on knowledge of human performance development techniques.
Major concepts and principles fundamental to development of motor behavior will be explored. Factors such as aging, maturation, socialization, and growth will be examined in the context of their contribution to motor skills development.
Exercise Physiology is the science that looks at the effects of acute and chronic exercise on the functions of the human body. Lecture/discussion and laboratory sessions will be used to examine basic physiological principles and to demonstrate their applications to training for athletic performance and physical fitness. This course includes 2 hours of laboratory work each week.
This course is an introduction to the science of human movement. The course will increase students' knowledge and exposure to the structural and functional components of human anatomy including musculoskeletal origins, insertions, actions and innervations. By understanding kinesiology, participants will have the ability to analyze any exercise or sports activity and have the ability to indicate the muscle groups being primarily exercised, developed or rehabilitated.
Study of the physical laws affecting human movement performance with applications to exercise and sport skill techniques.
This course is designed for the junior/senior exercise science student. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current topics in areas of sports medicine and exercise science. This course primarily involves research, writing, presenting and critiquing of various writing appropriate for professionals in the field of exercise and sport science.
This course provides techniques, procedures, and practical laboratory experience in aerobic, strength, flexibility, blood pressure and related measurements. The module development and presentation practice in this course serve as a synthesis of the prerequisite content courses.
An introduction to various administrative aspects of fitness programming including program planning, marketing, personnel management, development of policies and procedures, and facility planning will be examined.
This course will cover the theoretical basis of behavior change as it applies to promotion of exercise behavior. Guidelines and recommendations for prescribing exercise for apparently healthy individuals (including children, pregnant women, and older adults) will be covered. Students will also learn about the relationship between exercise and chronic disease through review of the risk factors, pathophysiology, and exercise recommendations for individuals with various conditions and disease states including, but not limited to, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, and orthopedic problems.
Internship in Exercise Science.
Department Chair Approval.
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for effective exercise leadership in both one-on-one and group settings. Students will learn about exercise prescription and program design, learning styles, strategies for teaching and motivation, as well as legal issues and responsibilities for exercise instructors. Participation in 20 hours of practicum experience is required.
The first in a two-semester sequence designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in French through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of French and Francophone cultures.
The second in a two-semester sequence designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in French through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of French and Francophone cultures.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in French and Francophone civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
The first course in a sequence to further develop students' proficiency in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of French and Francophone cultures. Conducted in French.
The second course in a sequence to further develop students' proficiency in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of French and francophone cultures. Conducted in French.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in French and Francophone civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
Developing proficiency in the use of French as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in French.
Developing proficiency in the use of French as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in French.
An examination of the artistic, economic, intellectual, political, and social influences that have helped to shape the framework of contemporary civilization and culture in France. Conducted in French.
Discussion of selected literary contributions from African, Asian, Quebecois, Caribbean and Polynesian Francophone authors, and analysis of important cultural, historical, political and social issues. Conducted in French.
Survey of literary movements, discussion and analysis of some of the key poems, novels and plays from six centuries of French literature. This course will focus on French literature from "le moyen age" to 1789. Conducted in French.
Survey of literary movements, discussion and analysis of some of the key poems, novels and plays from six centuries of French literature. This course will focus on literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Conducted in French.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of the French language, and Francophone literatures and cultures. Course content will vary. Conducted in French.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in French and Francophone literatures. Content will vary. Conducted in French.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in French and Francophone civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
Designed with and approved by a supervising FREN faculty member, the honors thesis allows students to pursue additional study and research in world languages, cultures and literatures. Students work under the supervision of an individual thesis director. A public presentation in French is required. Grading system: A-F only. Conducted in French.
Permission of the Instructor
The purpose of this course is to help students develop the critical thinking and written and oral communication skills necessary to engage difficult questions and to help them recognize that grappling with difficult questions is at the heart of a liberal arts education. The focus of these courses is on exposing students to difficult questions and helping them learn the process of formulating thoughtful, intellectually-appropriate responses. As such, courses will introduce students to a variety of readings or perspectives related to the central theme and help them develop the critical thinking and constructive discussion skills necessary to analyze these perspectives. Courses will also help students develop their ability to use written and oral communication as tools of thought, analysis and argumentation. In addition, students will develop and demonstrate their research and information literacy skills.
FYS 110 along with 111 will satisfy Area 1.1, 2.1a, 2.2 and one of 3.1a or b.
The purpose of this course is to help students develop the ethical thinking as well as written and oral communication skills necessary to engage ethical questions and to help them recognize that grappling with such questions in a communal context is at the heart of a responsible, well-lived life. The focus of these seminar courses is on exposing students to difficult ethical questions and helping them learn the process of formulating thoughtful, intellectually appropriate responses. As such, courses will introduce students to a variety of readings or perspectives related to the central question and help them develop the ethical thinking skills necessary to analyze these perspectives. Courses will help students develop the ability to effectively articulate their views as well as speak and write persuasively about them.
FYS 111 along with FYS 110 will satisfy Area 1.1, 2.1a, 2.2 and one of 3.1a or b.
The New Student Seminar Program, a required experience for new students entering the college with fewer than one full-time semester of college credit, is designed to facilitate a successful transition to college. Grading System: S-U only.
This course is designed for students who are uncertain of their major or career. Activities are designed to accommodate students with different degrees of decidedness. Assignments involve self-exploration, occupational research, and an informational interview. Lectures, small group activities, guest speakers, off-campus employer visits, multi-media, individual consultation, self-assessments, and use of career theories constitute some of the techniques used to deliver instruction in the course. The course concludes with an introduction to the job search process and the development of an action plan to achieve one’s goals.
This course includes an overview of career decision-making that assist students with the exploration of life goals, educational planning, and career development. Activities are designed to accommodate students with different degrees of decidedness. Assignments involve self-assessment, occupational research, and resume writing. Students may not take both GENL 100 and GENL 100A.
Students participating in an approved interim, summer or semester-long study abroad experience register for this course.
An intensive opportunity for students to learn to adopt methods to promote their success in college. Participants will explore specific strategies for managing time commitments, improving memory, taking notes and studying for tests.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy. Explore the ways in which artistic expression defines, preserves, and transforms cultural identity. This class is taught in partnership with Pillsbury House + Theatre, an innovative center for creativity and community. Students meet and intern with PH+T staff, resident artists, and a myriad of leaders from the City Council, neighborhood associations, and local businesses. Students receive mentorship from public artists to create their own community-engaged art projects, allowing them to explore their personal identity, power, and perspective.
Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment. This course delves deeply into the complex causes and impacts of the unprecedented gap between the rich and the poor in the United States. Students engage in a hands-on examination of the social systems that feed increases in poverty and inequality. In a simultaneous internship with a local nonprofit, students begin to test and implement their own change-making skills. Everyone leaves the classroom with increased confidence in their own abilities to effect change in their communities.
This is an interdisciplinary course, which includes an international travel experience during spring break. This course is seen as a fundamental expression of what a liberal arts education is all about: moving beyond the immediate into the larger world, developing a resiliency and capacity to serve a changing world. Students are pushed to critically examine their own and other points of view. This course is by invitation only. No Audits. Grading system: S/U only
Students examine the legacy of violent conflict, and experience the powerful role citizens can play as agents of social transformation. Students travel through Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as part of integrated learning experiences that connect classroom with community. During a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change.
In less than fifty years, Norway moved from being one of the poorest and most homogenous countries in Europe to one of the richest in the world with a multicultural population. Coursework and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian language courses.
Based in Quito, Ecuador. Hands-on internship means deep involvement in a community-based organization and study of the community development process. A home-stay also develops Spanish and real-world skills. Topics include globalization, the environment, oil politics, and key local and international issues.
Conducted in English. Examines socioeconomic issues in Ecuador, especially the country’s growing inequality and the new social movements to address this crisis. Topics: indigenous rights, gender equality, the protection and management of natural resources, Ecuador’s new constitution, comparison with other parts of Latin America. Fieldwork and NGO site visits in capital city of Quito and rural communities in the Amazon and the mountains of Imbabura province. Spanish helpful but not necessary: homestay host families contain at least one English speaker, and translators provided in the field.
Trace the history of the civil rights movement through the South. See how America’s present is inextricably linked to its past. Field experiences, readings, videos, and class discussions center the past and present of racial oppression and movements for racial equality in America. Offered in partnership with the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute in Jackson Mississippi, with trips to Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana.
Environmental Sustainability: Ecology, Policy, and Social Transformation. Four linked courses reveal the dynamic interplay between ecological and social change. This program builds hands-on knowledge of key processes of ecosystem degradation and recovery, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies that strive towards sustainability. An integrated approach to environmental issues addresses the linkages between ecological, economic, and social systems. Professional internships provide access to the vibrant environmental movement in the Twin Cities.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future. Over the course of this semester-long program students get to know the people, places, and ideas that have driven developments such as truth and reconciliation processes between government and the indigenous Māori peoples, and sustainable environmental and governance reforms. Students spend the first months traveling by bus to key biodiversity and cultural sites, learning, cooking, and discussing together. The next three months are based in Wellington, where students attend class, complete an independent study project, and are placed in an internship with a local NGO.
Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Justice in Italy. Students live and study on a working farm estate 12 miles outside of Florence. They explore the historical, economic, and political contexts of food and sustainability as they meet and work with vendors, producers, farmers and theorists. All students complete a brief course in Italian Language; the program itself is taught in English. Internship placement sites include the farmers’ market in the village of Montespertoli, local farms, artisanal producers of cheese and gelato in nearby Florence, and the Castello Sonnino estate itself.
This class provides the first phase of training in the career of an Emergency Medical Technician. The class consists of 120 hours of instruction including didactic, practical labs, and hospital trauma center observation. The course work emphasizes the development of the student's skill in recognition of the signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries, and the proper performance of emergency care procedures. CPR Healthcare Provider is a prerequisite or co-requisite (may be taken during class for a fee). Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic practical and written examinations conducted by the SD Department of Public Safety EMS Division. Additional fees apply. Grading: S/U
This study course travels Northern India. Students study the Ramayana and the Bhavagad Gita as foundation texts. Students are introduced to Indian music, performing artists, and the tradition of yoga. Students study Hinduism on the banks of the Ganges and Buddhism under the branches of the Bodhi Tree. The course begins in Delhi, India’s capital city, and continues to Agra, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Haridwar. At each site students explore literature, history, culture, and music that express the truths of the religious traditions.
Internships permit students the opportunity to explore and obtain practical experience in a professional area of interest. Permission of Advisor and Department Chairperson is required.
Internships permit students the opportunity to explore and obtain practical experience in a professional area of interest. Permission of Advisor and Department Chairperson is required.
A multi disciplinary introduction to the study of gender. The course will examine theories and issues generated by the women's movement and will allow students to clarify the impact of transforming gender roles in their own lives. May be applied to Area 1.2.
A study of human sexuality from physical, psychological, social and ethical perspectives. The course will examine topics such as biological and physiological functioning, gender identity, and the history of changing attitudes towards human sexual interaction. Students will also participate in discussion of the various ethical decisions confronting them as sexual beings. May be applied to Area 1.2
Although Americans tend to think of gender, work and family only in terms of private experience, these actually constitute three distinct but closely interconnected social systems which have profound impact on the life experiences of everyone. The course will examine the historical connections among these social institutions as well as the changes that have occurred and are occurring. May be applied to a major in Sociology and a minor in Gender Studies.
Examines the various ways in which gender is a basic component of social organization in contemporary and traditional societies (with an emphasis on American society) and the ways in which this aspect of society is currently undergoing change. The course will address a number of questions, including: What is the relationship between sex (biological maleness or femaleness) and gender (social definitions of masculinity and femininity)? What are the impacts of social construction of gender on the lives of individual women and men? In what ways are basic social institutions (the economy, polity, religion, education, etc.) "gendered?" How and why are the gender arrangements of societies changing?
This course examines the political, social, and cultural history of modern Ireland. It begins with the 1798 Revolution which must be contextualized with late eighteenth century revolutions, including the American and French. We will move through the nineteenth century which is characterized by the worst famine in recorded history and ultimately culminate with Europe's most deadly guerilla war. Throughout we will pay special attention to the role of gender in Irish history.
This course is designed to offer junior and senior students in the minor the opportunity for intensive study of a research question in connection with their major. Students may choose to enroll in a concurrent upper-level research seminar or advanced independent study in their departmental major.
The goal of physical geography is to explain the structure of the spheres of the Earth (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere) and how we interact with them. This course uses problem-centered integrated inquiry activities to introduce students to the composition of the cosmos and its scale of space and time; the principles on which the universe appears to operate; what causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods; and how these events and others shape the surface of the planet.
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in German through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of German and Germanic cultures.
This two-semester sequence is designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in German through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of German and Germanic cultures.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in German civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
This sequence is designed to develop further students' proficiency in German through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of German and Germanic cultures. Conducted in German.
This sequence is designed to develop further students' proficiency in German through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of German and Germanic cultures. Conducted in German.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in German civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
Developing proficiency in the use of German as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in German.
Developing proficiency in the use of German as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in German.
A study of the social, cultural, and political influences that have shaped present-day Germany. Includes geography and a survey of German history. Conducted in German.
A historical survey of literature and readings from the various periods. Conducted in German.
A historical survey of literature and readings from the various periods. Conducted in German.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of German language, culture and literature. Course content will vary. Conducted in German.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in German literature. Content will vary. Conducted in German.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in German civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
Designed with and approved by a supervising GERM faculty member, the honors thesis allows students to pursue additional study and research in world languages, cultures and literatures. Students work under the supervision of an individual thesis director. A public presentation in German is required. Grading system: A-F only. Conducted in German.
Permission of the Instructor
Introduction to the study of aging (gerontology) within a multi disciplinary perspective. The significance of individual aging, the interaction among age cohorts, and the effects of aging on social institutions will be examined in the national and global context. Readings, lectures, and experiential learning will be utilized.
In addition to a thorough examination of theoretical perspectives on aging, the course will also address other social dimensions of the aging experience. Special emphasis will be devoted to social roles and life events while exploring the interrelatedness of aging and social institutions (health, politics, economics, religion, and family).
Study of the common abbreviations, combining forms and prefixes of the terminology of health care. Also uses case studies to demonstrate the usefulness of understanding medical terminology in applied studies.
Supervised field experience specifically chosen to meet student interests, and to develop competency in applied gerontology. Students will be challenged to see how concepts and theories learned in the classroom are applied in practice. Upon consultation, may be combined with internship experience in the student's major.
Similar to the Internship in Gerontology I, this field experience provides additional opportunity for a student to garner new insights into gerontology and the aging network that serves older adults and society. However, it is optional and credit hours may vary depending on student needs.
An introduction to the major concepts, theories, ideas and fields of study relating to government and politics. The course focuses on the exploration of pertinent value questions associated with recurrent themes in the study of politics: citizenship and political participation, leadership and public policy, the quest for the ideal society, the requirements of constitutional government, the nature and causes of political tyranny, the causes and consequences of revolution, the roots of wars, the principles of world politics, and the prospects for world peace.
An introductory survey of politics and of contemporary social, economic, and cultural issues in a diverse set of countries. Particular emphasis is placed on non-Western and non-democratic political systems. Designed to further a cross-cultural liberal arts understanding, the course highlights similarities and differences in the domestic politics of countries around the world.
An inquiry into individual moral perspectives and subsequent interpersonal relationships that both shape and are shaped by (often) conflicting personal, social, and transcendent values. Conflicts between individual conscience and social and legal responsibility to others are examined in detail.
An analysis of the theory underlying American democracy and its relationship to the major political questions of the day, such as the role played by citizens in influencing public policy and the responsiveness (or lack of responsiveness) of governmental institutions. Emphasized are the court's protection of civil liberties, the president's ability to lead the nation, and the rationality of the public's voting behavior. The advantages and disadvantages of proposed reforms of the American system of government are also examined.
This course will examine the purpose, structure and effectiveness of Congress. The main question for the course is: does Congress work? Special attention will be given to the way in which Congress has responded to the various crisis in American history.
This course serves as an introduction to the politics of East Asia, in particular China, Japan, the Koreas, and Taiwan. Topics include the current functioning of political institutions, with an emphasis on each nation's economic, political, and cultural development.
A critical examination of the American Presidency, with emphasis on recent revisionist approaches. Topics include the constitutional basis of presidential power, presidential personality and style of leadership, as well as considerations of executive staffing and presidential-congressional relations.
A survey of the key issues, ideas, events, actors, and institutions in American foreign policy, national security, and international economic relations. The course combines a focus on current issues with an overview of American foreign policy since World War II.
This course explores the way in which political issues have been presented in literature. A variety of novels, short stories, poems, and essays will be analyzed for the insights into politics that they offer.
What is justice? Does it exist? This course undertakes a critical examination of major theories of justice, drawn from political philosophy, theatre, and literature. Typical authors studied include Rawls, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Sophocles, Hawthorne, and Nietzsche.
A study of the rationale for the criminal law and punishment as well as an examination of the effectiveness of the American justice system. Issues examined include capital punishment, the law of search and seizure, society's response to dangerous drugs, individual versus societal responsibility for crime, and the proper response of a democratic people to crime and criminals.
This course provides an introduction to state and local governments. Examining political actors in relation to the rules and institutions governing their behavior, this course will also focus on policymaking at the state and local level. We will systematically and empirically study topics such as the structure and function of sub-national governments, political actors, and policy outcomes found across the fifty states and countless localities.
An examination of the theory underlying the American Constitution and nation, as interpreted by its Founders as well as by subsequent critics and supporters.
An examination of classical and modern political theory, concentrating on selected works from each period. Emphasis will be placed on differing interpretations of human nature, power, justice, and the best political order.
A survey of the basic principles, issues, actors, processes, and institutions in the field of international law. Emphasis is placed on the way in which international law affects or fails to affect the policies of states and the behavior of governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. International law is analyzed both from the vantage point of nation-state centered power politics and of nation-state challenging global trends.
A study of American elections, of how the electorate votes and why they vote the way they do. The course examines attitude formation and change, the impact of public opinion on public policy, the media's influence on the political opinions of US citizens and lawmakers, the media's ability to determine which political issues get placed on the public agenda, and the degree to which these issues are presented in an unbiased and objective manner. Presidential election since 1952 are covered in detail.
The course focuses on the causes, manifestations, and consequences of racial, ethnic, religious, nationalist, and cultural identity conflicts around the world. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of Islam in contemporary identity conflicts. Policy dilemmas raised by identity conflicts and policy options are addressed. The course pays attention to such closely related issues as genocide, ethnic and religious cleansing, crimes against humanity, terrorism and consequent considerations of humanitarian and other forms of intervention.
An interdisciplinary approach to basic social science research methods. The course introduces students to the several research methodologies used within the social sciences. Students participate in all stages of a research project.
A study of the functioning and purpose of the Supreme Court in the American system of government. Special emphasis will be placed on Supreme Court decisions dealing with federalism, the separation of powers and the powers granted to the national government.
An analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Constitution's provisions guaranteeing political and civil rights.
An advanced survey providing an overview of the major issues in world politics and of the key factors and forces shaping the international scene. The course highlights the contending approaches, conceptual frameworks, and methods of analysis employed in attempts to understand international relations and world politics, past, present, and future.
This course is designed to offer juniors and seniors the opportunity to address an important political issue in depth by writing an extended paper under close supervision and defending it before the Department. This class, while generally useful, is essential for students planning to attend graduate school.
Junior Standing
This course is an extension of GOVT 390 for students desiring Departmental Honors designation.
Students may take internships in governmental agencies or political organizations in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the major. Specific arrangements pertaining to course number, title, and amount of credit will be determined according to the individual merits of each proposed intern project. No more than 3 credit hours will be counted toward the major. Grading system: S/U only
Students may take internships in governmental agencies or political organizations in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the major. Specific arrangements pertaining to course number, title, and amount of credit will be determined according to the individual merits of each proposed intern project. No more than 3 credit hours will be counted toward the major. Grading system: S/U only
An introductory survey emphasizing the major economic, social, political, intellectual, and cultural developments of the Western world from the rise of civilization in the Near East to the end of the Reformation.
An introductory survey emphasizing the major political, social, economic, intellectual, and cultural developments of European Civilization from the seventeenth century to the present.
An introductory survey of artistic creations and their relationship to historical developments from the cave paintings through the Middle Ages.
An introductory survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture and their relationship to modern history from the Italian Renaissance through the twentieth century in the United States.
Reserved for first year students with ACT composite scores of 28 or higher and strong academic records, the course examines the political, social, and intellectual accomplishments of Western society from the urban revolution in Mesopotamia to the end of the 16th century. Special emphasis is placed on historical sources, discussion, oral presentations, and analytical essays.
Reserved for students with ACT composite scores of 28 or higher, or superior performance in History 110. This course examines the political, social, and intellectual accomplishments of Western society since 1600. Special emphasis is placed on historical sources, discussion, oral presentations, and analytical essays.
An interpretive survey of the events, ideas, and personalities that shaped the United States prior to 1877. Emphasis is placed on colonial beginnings, the War for Independence, the evolution of national institutions and a uniquely American culture, the conflict between nationalism and sectionalism, territorial expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
An interpretive survey of the events, ideas, and personalities which have shaped the United States since 1877. Emphasis is placed on the rise of big business, immigration, the closing of the frontier, American expansionism, the 1920s, the New Deal, World War II, and post-1945 diplomatic and social problems.
As intellectuals have noted, the history of Latin America surpasses any fiction. In this class, you will have a chance to judge for yourself. By screening some of the best films of Latin America, we will explore seminal historical events that have left a permanent cultural legacy on the region. These movies will address complex topics like the consequences of 1492, slavery, the Cuban Revolution, violence in today's society, and ravages of the drug trade. These movies augmented by short lectures, discussion, and written assignments will help you better understand the history of Latin America and its people of today.
This course focuses on how Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans created a unique society along the Atlantic coast of North America during the colonial period of American history. Specific attention is given to how certain events such as Bacon's Rebellion, Metacom's War, the Great Awakening, and the 1760s impacted the various groups comprising colonial America.
This course is an examination of popular perceptions and constructions of the Middle Ages and their relationship to the reality of medieval life and history. Through film and lecture we will examine common assumptions held in the modern world about the nature of central features of medieval life, culture, and institutions. These assumptions will then be compared with the corresponding reality of existence in the Middle Ages.
Between the end of the First World War in 1919 and the Second World War in 1945, the United States became a modern nation. Signs of the "modernism" were everywhere: in the rise of cities and urban cultures; in the mass media and its obsession with celebrity; in new norms about consumption and pleasure; in the politics of government activism and the welfare state; in new ideas about gender roles and sexual freedoms; and in new conceptions of ethnic and racial pluralism. In this course, we will examine the tensions, fears, and dreams surrounding the American transition to modernism in the 1920s and 1930s.
The central political, legal, and moral issue for the United States after 1945 was equality: of class and race; gender and sexuality; and many related issues. This post-war "search for equality" poses important and challenging questions: What is equality? How is equality determined? Is legal equality sufficient, or are laws fairly toothless compared to opportunities for jobs, housing, health care, social respect, cultural authority, and individual autonomy? Do we seek an "equality of opportunity" or an "equality of outcomes"? This course will explore these and related questions as they have shaped American history over the last 70 years.
For American students, Mexico might be the best known and paradoxically the least understood foreign country. You will learn the major events, people, and cultural trends that have shaped the Mexican people of today. Our course will start with the major indigenous cultures (Aztecs of the title) and end with the current drug war (the Zetas cartel). We will emphasize four main themes: the cultural weight of Catholicism, the complicated role of indigenous peoples in the nation-state, the epic struggle to govern a vast country, and the love/hate relationship of Mexicans with the United States.
A foundational course for students majoring in history, it examines various intellectual approaches applied to the study of the past, the history of the discipline, and the methods of historical research and writing. It is designed to enhance student effectiveness in subsequent history courses. History majors only.
This course presents an historical analysis of Lakota/Dakota history from pre-European contact to the present. Examining the political, economic, familial, gender, and educational transformations of the Lakota/Dakota over the course of three centuries, students learn to identify both the continuities and discontinuities with Siouan culture. Such an examination introduces students to a group of people whose culture, and some would say priorities, sit outside that of the majority culture.
This course gives students the essential information to understand the people and forces that have shaped today's Latin America. We begin in the era of European exploration in the 1450s and end with the violence of the drug trade at the turn of the twenty-first century. Along the way, we show how Latin Americans grappled with conquest, Catholicism, and slavery. We will analyze the dynamics of revolutions and radical politics of the twentieth century in places like Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, and Mexico.
An examination of the development of American journalism from colonial times to the present. Using primary source readings and films, in addition to textbooks, the course will examine changes within the journalism industry itself, the response of that industry to changes in American society and culture, and the effects journalism has had on American life.
Special Topics in History.
Religious revivals, reasoned discourses, and cultural change characterize America in the 18th century. These phenomena shaped colonial demand for independence. This course explores the issues, events, ideas, and people that changed Englishmen into Americans and English colonies into an independent American Republic.
This course traces the rise of the "American West" in American consciousness from the early 19th century until today. Understanding that American western expansion looks different for the indigenous cultures of the trans-Mississippi West, the course asks students to re-think the "myth of the West" with the reality of western development.
Did the Civil War occur because of slavery, or was it over economics? Perhaps it was over the proper positioning of political power? This seminar styled course examines the causes and consequences of the "War Between the States." In addition to trying to understand the causes of the war, this course also focuses on the war itself and the consequences this conflict created for those who lived through Reconstruction. It concludes with an examination of how the Civil War continues to shape our understanding of America today.
The central political, legal, and moral issue for the United States after 1945 was equality: of class and race, and later, of gender, sexuality, healthcare, and many other issues. To its credit, the nation duly acted to address these short-comings. However, this postwar "search for equality" raised, and continues to raise, important and challenging questions. What is equality? How is equality measured, or determined? Is legal equality sufficient? Is it even possible to live in an equalitarian society? This course will explore these and related questions as they have shaped American social and cultural history since the Second World War.
This course is a study of the history and theology of the Protestant Reformation. The primary focus is on the first generation of the Reformation, that is, the reform movements associated with Martin Luther and his contemporaries. We will also investigate how the Reformation unfolded within the social and political context of sixteenth-century Europe.
This course focuses upon the social, economic and cultural developments in Europe from the eighteenth century to the present. While the course spends time on such major changes as the industrial revolution, Imperialism, and nation building, it will seek to bring students a better understanding of the twentieth century through discussion of two world wars, the cold war, end of empire and the collapse of communism.
The study of economic concepts and doctrines within the social context of the past and their impact on the development of economic theory and methodology.
This course examines the political, social, and cultural history of modern Ireland. It begins with the 1798 Revolution which must be contextualized with late eighteenth century revolutions, including the American and French. We will move through the nineteenth century which is characterized by the worst famine in recorded history and ultimately culminate with Europe's most deadly guerilla war. Throughout we will pay special attention to the role of gender in Irish history.
This course focuses on two central aspects of the Nazi era in German history: the person of Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust. We will investigate Hitler's rise to power and the nature of Nazi rule and politics, especially the "final solution" or extermination of Europe's Jews. All of this will be set against the backdrop of the history of the Western anti-Semitism. The course will conclude with an investigation of the phenomenon of Holocaust denial and the place of the Holocaust in the history of modern genocide.
Special Topics in History.
See major advisor. Candidates must have completed exceptional Senior Seminar research project.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
All history majors, normally in their senior year, will produce a research essay which demonstrates a mastery of historical techniques and writing skill. The student chooses a topic based upon the courses previously taken that are numbered between 201 and 397. The student's topic must be approved by the faculty member running the course. If the final product is of exceptional quality, it may be submitted to the department for a possible degree with honors.
This course will define stress and its relationship to health in modern society. Stress-related disease and personality profiles will be examined. Exercise, diet and relaxation techniques will be discussed in relation to stress control.
This course will provide the student with information concerning nutrients in food, optimum nutrition for exercise and sport. and energy values of food in physical activity. It emphasizes the evaluation of body composition, weight control through exercise and diet and modification of eating and exercise disorders.
A comprehensive evaluation of health issues and curriculum with special emphasis on instructional methodologies. Course content is applicable for teaching at the K-12 level. Students will also complete a health observation experience in local schools as part of this course.
A study of the personal health issues that will acquaint the student with essential positive health behaviors. Included are areas of emotional maturity, fitness, nutrition, and weight management. Life style decisions related to alcohol, tobacco, and psychoactive drugs will be explored. The course will also examine the health areas of cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as communicable and chronic diseases.
A study of health on a local, national, and global level. The students will acquaint themselves with health issues in relation to their community. Included are areas of infectious disease and its prevention, human sexuality, violence and abuse, environmental health, aging, death and dying, and health in the new millennium.
This course is required for students majoring in athletic raining, but may also serve as an elective course for those in pre-professional training. Students will be introduced to pharmacologic applications, including awareness of the indications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of medications, and of the governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity. The course will also cover the necessary knowledge and skills that athletic trainers must possess to recognize, treat, and refer (when appropriate) the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
This course is designed to provoke students to consider the international and intercultural dimensions of a wide range of disciplines. It first presents students with basic concepts and tools for thinking and working in the field and then challenges them with detailed investigations of specific issues undertaken from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Students register for this course once, but will complete the requirement over the course of three semesters, attending seven sessions in the semester before studying abroad, writing several short essays while abroad, and completing seven additional sessions upon returning. During the latter sessions, returning students will overlap with outgoing students, allowing them to contribute their experiences and perspectives to a new "generation" of students. Grading will be deferred until a student has completed this final set of sessions. Graded S/U.
This is a research project conducted in conjunction with an existing course in the student's primary major, and that focuses upon a topic related to international study. The faculty member in whose course the student is enrolled will serve as the primary advisor for this course. An additional faculty member will serve as a secondary advisor. Both will read and mark the project.
Permission of the INST Director
Internship in International Studies
Program Coordinator permission.
Special Topics in International Studies.
Internship in International Studies
This course provides a survey of the field of ASL/English interpreting including roles and responsibilities, professional practices, and certificate/licensure. An introduction to the ethical practices of the interpreting profession, interpreting process models, and Demands/Control theory will be included.
This course provides students with an introduction to cognitive processing, theory of translation, and models of interpretation. Students will engage in a variety of lab activities designed to isolate various cognitive processes in order to increase student's ability to focus, concentrate, and analyze. Components of translation will be discussed and practiced in both English and ASL. Students will learn various models of interpretation and their application to prepare them for Interpretation I.
ASL V is a continuation of all the ASL classes taken before, where students build up their expertise in the visual-kinetic language used by Deaf people in the US and Canada. This course will cover common communication situations such as talking about money, making major decisions, discussing health conditions and storytelling. The course will also discuss ways of signing stories. ASL V students will also learn the basic concepts of linguistics as they pertain to ASL structure. Communication functions, vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects of the Deaf community will be covered through the course.
This course focuses on the interpretation skills from ASL to spoken English and from spoken English to ASL. This course focuses on consecutive interpretation theory and practice. Expansion/Compression strategies and interpreting management strategies will also be introduced. Students will interpret both rehearsed and unrehearsed texts.
This course focuses on simultaneous interpretation skills from ASL to English. The course introduces team interpretation, one-on-one interaction, small group interactive settings and narrative discourse. Incorporating effective compression strategies will be emphasized in this course. Live and videotaped scenarios will be used.
This course focuses on simultaneous interpretation skills from English to ASL. The course introduces team interpretation, one-on-one interaction, small group interactive settings and narrative discourse. Incorporating effective compression strategies will be emphasized in this course. Live and videotaped scenarios will be used.
This course focuses on advanced ASL to English interpretation skills. The course also focuses on monologue work, team interpretation, large group interactive settings, and formal platform interpretation. This course will address students' ability to modify their interpretation based on consumer preferences. Live and videotaped scenarios will be used.
This course focuses on advanced English to ASL interpretation skills. The course also focuses on monologue work, team interpretation, large group interactive settings, and formal platform interpretation. This course will address students' ability to modify their interpretation based on consumer preferences. Live and videotaped scenarios will be used.
This course is designed to expose students to a variety of settings in which an interpreter may function. The Demand-Control theory will be the foundational approach to setting analysis including the principles and protocols associated with each setting. "Hands-on" experiences will be provided through various mock situations for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate placement and skill application in each of these settings. This course includes both observations and in-class discussions.
This practicum provides on-site observation of working interpreters in educational, community, service agency or other settings. Classroom work includes discussion of a decision-making model that guides students in ethical decision-making. Practicum students will meet together weekly to share observations and experiences gained from the practicum placement. Class discussions will focus on linguistic issues in interpretation, ethical dilemmas, situational concerns and problem solving. Students are required to have 45 hours of observation experience and a weekly two hour seminar.
This course is an introduction to the linguistics study of American Sign Language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and the basics of sociolinguistics. The discussion addresses the major features of languages and the structure, use, and variation in American Sign Language.
This Practicum provides students with extensive exploration of the interpreting profession under the guidance of a qualified professional interpreter in settings that may include one or several of the following: education, medical, business, and government. The AIP experience is 400 hours of concentrated study.
Staff work or editing positions on student publications.
Students will focus on the theory and practice of reporting and writing news and feature stories for print media. Additional emphasis will be placed on multi-media components, including but not limited to the production and/or use of videos, blogs, photo galleries, and various interactive on-line elements.
Special Topics in Journalism.
Conducted as a workshop, this course considers the theory and practice of sports writing for print media. Students will learn how to write a variety of sports stories while studying and critiquing sports writing at a local and national level.
Special Topics in Journalism.
This course will consider public affairs through coverage of events such as school board and city council meetings. Additional emphasis will be placed on beat reporting, including but not limited to in-depth coverage of issues emerging from areas such as government, science, and health, the economy, religion, and the legal system. Emphasis will be given to creating and using multi-media components to deliver information. Students will advance their philosophy of freedom of the press through the study of various philosophical orientations.
The focus of this section of Editorial Skills is on copy reading and editing for print and broadcast media. Students will also learn how to write and edit headlines, captions and other graphic material, and will consider ethical issues involving editorial decisions.
The focus of this section of Editorial Skills is on the theory and practice of newspaper and print design. Students will learn skills in typography, photo sizing and cropping, copy and issue fitting, and computer typesetting and layout using state of the art desktop publishing programs.
In this course students will seek to illuminate truth through the use of the visual. Students will learn to shoot news and feature subjects with a digital SLR camera. Emphasis will be given to the study of photo composition and to photo editing. In addition, they will create and edit video footage. Students will study and discuss various ethical principles and explore the work of photographers of note. Course requires a digital SLR camera.
In this course students will produce news and feature stories as they make use of multi-platform strategies that include the following: the gathering and editing of audio and video, photo slide shows that incorporate narration and/or music, blogging via WordPress, and data visualization and presentation. In addition, students will use social media (Twitter and Instagram) and smart phone technology to cover events. Students will deepen their philosophy of the role of a press in a free society as they develop their ability to work toward fair, balanced, accurate, objective, empathetic, and multiperspectival journalism in a digital world.
An examination of the development of American journalism from colonial times to the present. Using primary source readings and films, in addition to textbooks, the course will examine changes within the journalism industry itself, the response of that industry to changes in American society and culture, and the effects journalism has had on American life.
Students in this course will study freedom of the press through the examination of significant court cases, particularly those that have come before the U.S. Supreme Court. Issues to be studied include libel, privacy, prior restraint and free press v. fair trial. In addition, students will study ethical issue, most of which are inseparable from the legal matters to be considered.
Conducted as a workshop, this course emphasizes a step-by-step approach to the business of freelance writing. Students will learn how to select topics and study potential markets in an effort to sell research articles and first-person essays. Students will read, analyze, and study a wide range of articles and writers as they develop their writing style.
Conducted as a workshop, this course considers the theory and practice of writing reviews and opinion pieces. Students will review a variety of popular art forms, and will develop skills in writing editorial and opinion pieces. The study and critique of local and national reviewers and opinion writers will also be included.
A study of American elections, of how the electorate votes and why they vote the way they do. The course examines attitude formation and change, the impact of public opinion on public policy, the media's influence on the political opinions of US citizens and lawmakers, the media's ability to determine which political issues get placed on the public agenda, and the degree to which these issues are presented in an unbiased and objective manner. Presidential election since 1952 are covered in detail.
The principles and practice of public relations. Lectures, readings, and discussion will introduce students to the theories, techniques, and application of public relations. In addition, case studies and group and individual projects will be used to refine and apply course concepts.
Students will work in a professional setting in the journalistic area of the student's choice, usually involving full- or part-time employment by a cooperating newspaper or magazine, radio or television station, advertising agency or public relations office. Open only to majors and minors. Arranged on an individual basis.
Special Topics in Journalism.
Students will work in a professional setting in the journalistic area of the student's choice, usually involving full- or part-time employment by a cooperating newspaper or magazine, radio or television station, advertising agency or public relations office. Open only to majors and minors. Arranged on an individual basis.
Recommended for Elementary Education majors as a preliminary to Math 113. An introduction to basic mathematical ideas including counting and measuring, calculation, symbol manipulation, and logic. Topics are matched to the elementary school curriculum. The emphasis is on developing understanding, intuition, and imagination rather than rigidly following prescribed methods.
This course integrates study of theory, curriculum and pedagogy for teaching arithmetic in grades K-8. Topics include instructional methods in mathematical procedure and processes, technology in teaching and learning, lesson planning, teaching through problem-solving, formative and summative math assessments, local, state and national standards, and effective teacher discourse in the math classroom. This course is based on the recommendations of NCTM; namely that all children learn best by actively exploring and investigating math, that problem-solving, reasoning and communication are important goals of mathematics teaching and learning, and that all children have highly qualified teachers.
MATH 140; Admitted to Teacher Education Program
For students with one or two years of high school algebra. This course is at the level of college algebra, but is not focused on algebra. It stresses application of mathematics in careers of non-scientists and in the everyday lives of educated citizens, covering basic mathematics, logic, and problem solving in the context of real-world applications.
Algebra review, functions and graphs, logarithmic and exponential functions, analytic geometry, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, mathematical induction, complex numbers. Students completing this course are prepared to enter calculus.
Limits and continuity for functions of one real variable. Derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications of the derivative. Introduction to related numerical methods.
Techniques of integration, numerical integration, and applications of integrals. Infinite series including Taylor series. Introduction to differential equations. Calculus in polar coordinates.
The calculus of vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, and vector fields. Includes vector operations, equations of curves and surfaces in space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and applications.
Bridges the gap between computational, algorithmic mathematics courses and more abstract, theoretical courses. Emphasizes the structure of modern mathematics: axioms, postulates, definitions, examples conjectures, counterexamples, theorems, and proofs. Builds skill in reading and writing proofs. Includes careful treatment of sets, functions, relations, cardinality, and construction of the integers, and the rational, real, and complex number systems.
Vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, linear mappings, matrices, linear equations, determinants, Eigen values, and quadratic forms.
Methods of solving first and second order differential equations, applications, systems of equations, series solutions, existence theorems, numerical methods, and partial differential equations.
Probability as a mathematical system, random variables and their distributions, limit theorems, statistical inference, estimation, decision theory and testing hypotheses.
Topics to be selected from counting techniques, mathematical logic, set theory, data structures, graph theory, trees, directed graphs, algebraic structures, Boolean algebra, lattices, and optimization of discrete processes.
The history of mathematics from ancient to modern times. The mathematicians, their times, their problems, and their tools. Major emphasis on the development of geometry, algebra, and calculus.
A review of Euclidean geometry, an examination of deficiencies in Euclidean geometry, and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometrics. Axiomatic structure and methods of proof are emphasized.
A survey of the classical algebraic structures taking an axiomatic approach. Deals with the theory of groups and rings and associated structures, including subgroups, factor groups, direct sums of groups or rings, quotient rings, polynomical rings, ideals, and fields.
An introduction to topological structures from point-set, differential, algebraic, and combinatorial points of view. Topics include continuity, connectedness, compactness, separation, dimension, homeomorphism, homology, homotopy, and classification of surfaces.
This course develops the logical foundations underlying the calculus of real-valued functions of a single real variable. Topics include limits, continuity, uniform continuity, derivatives and integrals, sequences and series of numbers and functions, convergence, and uniform convergence.
A study of the concepts of calculus for functions with domain and range in the complex numbers. The concepts are limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, sequences, and series. Topics include Cauchy-Riemann equations, analytic functions, contour integrals, Cauchy integral formulas, Taylor and Laurent series, and special functions.
This course reviews and correlates the courses in the mathematics major. Each student is responsible for preparing the review of one area. Students also read papers from contemporary mathematics journals and present them to the class. The course uses the ETS mathematics major exam.
This course will survey Central and West African film from the 1960’s to the present. Class discussion and analysis will center around key social and political issues: confronting (post)colonialism, corruption and violence in post-colonial societies, the positive and negative effects of traditions, identity formation and coming of age, and changing women’s roles in modern Africa. All films are subtitled in English; no previous training in French or film studies is required.
Courses that offer students opportunities to study issues surrounding and related to modern foreign languages, cultures and literatures.
Courses that offer students opportunities to study issues surrounding and related to modern foreign languages, cultures and literatures.
Courses that offer students opportunities to study issues surrounding and related to modern foreign languages, cultures and literatures.
Designed with and approved by a supervising MDFL faculty member, the senior project allows students to pursue additional study and research in world languages, cultures, and literatures. Students work under the supervision of an individual faculty member. A public presentation in the target language is required. Typically completed during the last semester of MDFL coursework. Grading System: S/U only. Conducted in the target language.
300-level MDFL course; Permission of the Instructor
The messages you see, hear, and read on television and the Internet, in newspapers and magazines, and on movie screens are more than what meets the eye. These messages are a product of complex societal forces—economic, governmental, historical, political, and more. This course will explore these underlying forces and provide analytical tools to critically evaluate how they function within the media. In short, students will collectively engage a critical/cultural perspective to illuminate the complex and constitutive relationship between media and society. The primary goal in learning about this relationship is to become literate, well-informed media analysts, consumers, and critics—an essential factor to the success of a participatory democracy where the role of the media is increasingly important.
Since the dawn of the new millennium, there has been a revolution in communication fueled by the spread of personal computers and the digitization of media. The content of this class focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of this revolution. Through a variety of readings and hands-on digital projects, students will develop critical, sociological, and historical perspectives on new media culture. They will also develop some of the skills they need to be an active participant in this culture and the changing demands and emerging opportunities therein.
This course employs a chronological approach to examine the history and evolution of electronic media in the United States. By exploring a variety of mediums, such as radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines, and more, students will learn about media’s roles at different periods of U.S. history and how historical factors have shaped and influenced these roles. A large focus will be on the shift from the broadcast to the narrowcast model and what this means for the media industry today.
This course focuses on the principles of media aesthetics including light, color, space, time, motion, and sound, and how they are and can be used to optimize media production. Students will work both individually and in groups to apply what they learn about media aesthetics to create a series of projects involving photography, audio and video production, interactive media, and more. At the end of the course, students will construct a digital portfolio to display, promote, and reflect upon their work.
An examination of the actual and potential effects of mass media communication. Initially the course will focus on the theories which have been, and are, used to evaluate the impact of the mass media. Then the course will examine specific mass media effects, including: television and cognitive development, the impact of the mass media emphasis on violence and sex, the media and role stereotyping, agenda setting, the impact of the media on politics, the U.S. media and the world, and the potential of the mass media to educate for positive social change. Mass media effects receiving emphasis will vary from semester to semester.
This advanced course provides an exhaustive survey of the major concepts, methods, theories, scholars, and debates in critical media studies. Students will work on developing questions that can provide insight into media texts, foregrounding an agenda that does the following: (1) fosters an understanding of contemporary media theory; and (2) allows students to think critically about the power and influence of the media as well as the construction and negotiation of social meanings therein. Students will produce a conference-ready paper that questions how a mediated phenomenon of their choice comes to make sense in a particular context at a given time.
MUSI 095 A,B,C,D Choral Ensembles - By audition only; MUSI 095 E,F,G,H,I,K,L Instrumental Ensembles - By audition only.
The literature and performance of chamber music. Ensembles will be formed taking into account the performance ability of the students involved. By audition only.
Small group ensembles - by audition only.
Recommended for general college students who wish to gain knowledge and the understanding of music as a part of their cultural heritage.
A survey course to acquaint the student with the historical background and development of jazz in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the meaning, origins and trends of jazz as a relatively new art form and its place in the social and musical life of America. Areas to be covered are the blues, Ragtime, New Orleans, Dixieland, Chicago Dixieland, Swing, Bop, Cool, Funky, and the new eclectic innovations.
The three genres of blues, jazz and rock will be approached as major units of study. The section on Blues will be dealt with first, so as, to have a chronological approach to the course. This unit on the blues will conclude prior to the transition in Rock music. The course will then travel back in time to the end of the Civil War and trace the path of early jazz styles. With the timeline of the blues firmly in place, a comparison of blues and jazz styles and their influences of one another will be discussed in class. The final section of the course will pick up with the late blues style and the transition into Rock music.
An intensive review of music fundamentals is followed by basic elements, including introduction to the tonal framework, scales and modes, intervals, basic chords, and chords in tonal context. Functional harmony is introduced at the basic level to include tonic, subdominant and dominant harmonies. Emphasis is placed on melodic writing and two-voice textures from first through fourth species counterpoint. Concurrent Requirement: MUSI 120L
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward the goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 120.
Melodic organization, thematic development and phrase structure are followed by non-chordal decorative pitches. Harmonic structures include the study of all diatonic triads, seventh chords, and their inversions in a functional harmonic context. Emphasis is placed on part writing in four-voice textures and analysis of diatonic harmonies and melody.
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward a goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 121.
This course is the first semester of instruction for music majors (non-pianist) preparing for the departmental Piano Proficiency Requirements. Keyboard reading and technique are developed and theoretical principle of harmony and scalarmaterials are applied to the keyboard. Ensemble and solo literature is presented along with improvisational activities. Additional fees may apply.
This course provides the second semester of instruction for music majors (non-pianists) preparing for the departmental Piano Proficiency Requirements. Keyboard reading and technique are further developed and harmonization is realized throughout major and minor tonalities. Scalar and arpeggio techniques are covered as well as preparation for further requirements in the vocal/choral or instrumental area. Ensemble and solo literature are further explored. Additional fees may apply.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 30 minutes each week for non-music majors and 50 minutes each week for music majors. See Financial Information for Department of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
This course will provide an overview of electronic music as it relates to music education, computers, software, MIDI keyboards and hardware. Music education majors are required to take this course concurrently with MUSI 120.
A general survey of the great movements in the development of music as an art form from the ancient times through the Baroque period. Emphasis is placed on score reading and analysis. The ability to read music notation is assumed for a student taking this class.
A general survey of the development of music during Viennese Classical and nineteenth century Romantic periods to the present. Emphasis is placed on score reading and analysis. The ability to read music notation is assumed for a student taking this class.
Explores the music history and literature of nine major cultural areas: India, the Middle East, China, Japan, Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin Ame4rica, ethnic North American, and Native American music. The compositional makeup, theoretical practices, genre specific style characteristics, function and sound quality of musical instruments will be explored. Each musical system will be examined in a selective manner as to how it functions in the lives of the culture, how it is viewed and what the definition of music is for that culture.
Chromaticism is approached through the study of secondary function harmonies, including secondary dominants and secondary leading-tone chords and how they function in modulations to closely related keys. Basic formal practices are covered including binary, ternary and variation forms. Larger formal units such as sonata and rondo forms are also introduced. Emphasis is placed on writing modulations to closely related keys through the use of secondary function chords in a formal context.
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward a goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 220.
This course begins with contrapuntal genres including the chorale prelude, the two-voice invention and fugal processes. Expanded chromatic harmonies such as Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords are followed by modulation to distantly related keys. Increased chromaticism and tonal ambiguity are explored by expanded tertian structures, enharmonic usages of chromatic harmonies, and chromatic third relationships.
This course develops aural and rhythmic skills toward a goal of comprehensive musicianship training. Aural identification of musical concepts and realization of concepts through sight-singing are stressed through group activities, software programs, dictation exercises and class lectures. Must be taken concurrently with MUSI 221.
A study of the historical development methods for integrating music, theatre, and dance into the elementary classroom. Students seeking a major or minor in Music should register for Music 331. Open to freshmen by petition only.
This course is designed to increase the signer's awareness of the structure and characteristics of diction in English and foreign language song texts. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be used extensively. The student will develop the ability to transliterate Italian, German, French, and English song texts into IPA symbols. He/she will also learn to read IPA transliterations of those languages with stylistic accuracy. The anatomy of consonant and vowel formation in the various languages will be studied. Recommended Freshman or Sophomore year.
General instructional content, performance practices, and discovering problems relating to all brass instruments are explained. History, fingerings, acoustics, mouthpieces, mutes, transpositions, literature, pedagogical resources, listening, and instructional techniques are among the materials covered in this course.
Elementary class instruction in violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass. This class is designed to introduce undergraduate music education students to the elementary playing techniques of orchestral stringed instruments through demonstration and explanation of such fundamentals as correct position, correct holding, tuning, LI and RH techniques, intonation, tone production, and various bowing articulations.
A pedagogical study of clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe and bassoon designed for the student who is preparing to be an instrumental teacher. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this course will be able to provide instruction on woodwind instruments and have basic performing skills necessary for demonstration purposes in teaching.
This course prepares future music educators for the task of teaching percussionists. Emphasis is on identifying basic techniques for the development of good percussionists and appropriate literature to achieve this goal. Students will experience percussion instruments first-hand through performance.
An opportunity to focus on the historical and practical aspects of music in congregational worship. The course will examine the origins of chant, hymnody and liturgy and the development of church music from the early Christian Church to the contemporary proclamation of the Gospel.
Practical training in the playing of hymns, anthems, liturgy and accompaniments for free and fixed-liturgical services. Discussion and study of the church organist's work: selection and rehearsal preparations of music for the church service, varied accompaniments, improvisation, and score-reading.
An introduction to the art of conducting. Includes study of conducting techniques, rehearsal procedures and score reading utilizing representative band, orchestral and choral compositions suitable for various levels of public school music.
Advanced study of band and orchestra scores. Particular emphasis is placed on developing competence in techniques of conducting instrumental ensembles.
A detailed study of choral and orchestral scores, designed to give students a chance to develop greater facility in choral conducting through advanced conducting experience in and out of class. Selection and training of choral voices, techniques for developing vocal ensembles, the choosing of music and further experience in choral conducting are emphasized.
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods philosophy and media for secondary instrumental music education. Provides an introduction to group instrumental pedagogy and jazz pedagogy. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods and media for secondary choral music education. Emphasizes working with voices in ensemble formats, auditioning and rehearsing. Literature selection and programming are also components. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
A study of orchestral and band instruments, scoring for small instrumental ensembles, full orchestra, band, with special reference to problems in public school ensembles.
This course is designed for music majors and minors and includes study of methods of teaching music to children pre-school through middle school, learning and motivational theories, lesson planning and curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, music technology, integrated and multicultural music, and inclusion of the exceptional child into the music classroom. All students will additionally be assigned and complete a 20 hour practicum in a K-5 or Middle School music classroom.
Designed to develop the student's ability to teach others how to play the piano. A detailed study of literature, methods and teaching techniques is made with special emphasis on the problems of the elementary and intermediate pianist.
Four terms of college-level piano lessons.
This course is designed to develop the student's ability to teach others how to sing. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of vocal problems and proper methods of dealing with these problems. An extensive survey is made of solo vocal literature that is suitable for the junior high and high school student.
Two terms of college-level voice lessons.
This course focuses on how Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans created a unique society along the Atlantic coast of North America during the colonial period of American history. Specific attention is given to how certain events such as Bacon's Rebellion, Metacom's War, the Great Awakening, and the 1760s impacted the various groups comprising colonial America.
This course presents an historical analysis of Lakota/Dakota history from pre-European contact to the present. Examining the political, economic, familial, gender, and educational transformations of the Lakota/Dakota over the course of three centuries, students learn to identify both the continuities and discontinuities with Siouan culture. Such an examination introduces students to a group of people whose culture, and some would say priorities, sit outside that of the majority culture.
This course presents an "institutional" approach to Native American (specifically Lakota) society from pre-European contact to the present. It explores Lakota social institutions (political, economic, family, religious, and educational systems) prior to European contact, and examines the impact of non-Indian structures on the historical development of Lakota social institutions. This course fulfills the State of South Dakota's teacher certification requirement.
Using South Dakota to explore Deitrich Bonhoeffer's argument that "action be in accordance with reality" this course explores how South Dakotans past shapes their relationship with the world today. Divided into 3 distinct, yet inter-related sections, this course invites students to rethink how they look at the place many call home. Even if not from South Dakota, students will leave with a new understanding of the community that they come from.
This course will provide an introduction to the profession and discipline of nursing, the relationship of nursing to liberal arts, and the nursing scope of practice in the United States healthcare system. Students will examine the six Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) core competencies of Patient-centered care, Teamwork and Communication, Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety and Informatics. Selected nursing theories and a framework for translating nursing research into practice will be introduced. Perspectives of practicing nurses in various roles will be highlighted. Students will be introduced to course concepts through experiential, meaningful learning activities, including but not limited to small group dialogue, classroom discussion, group presentations, and simulation.
This course introduces the theoretical basis and application of nursing therapeutics with emphasis on pharmacology. Content areas include pharmacological concepts related to the major drug groups, drug actions, adverse reactions and nursing implications. Attention is given to life span considerations, cultural, legal, ethical, and safety implications. There will also be an emphasis on the role of the professional nurse as patient educatior and advocate.
This course focuses on holistic health assessment through the life span. Content areas include health history and physical, functional, nutritional, assessment to inform health planning for individuals and groups across healthcare settings. Selected developmental assessment with emphasis on the older adult is included. Health patterns of individuals and groups are examined in relation to developmental age, cultural perspectives, and quality of life issues. Normative data and individual and group trends are used to inform health planning. Standards of quality and safety relative to health assessment are emphasized. Clinical experiences are scheduled in campus and simulation learning labs.
This course focuses on the theoretical basis of the nurse-person process in understanding human health patterns and supporting changing health patterns. Opportunities for application of critical thinking, nursing process, communication, nursing therapeutics, as well as the development of beginning clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills are provided in campus and clinical laboratory experiences.
This course focuses on the pathophysiologic basis of changing health patterns. Emphasis is placed on relating normal physiologic function to changes that occur in the expression of disease and contribute to altered health patterns in humans. Aspects of cellular, organ, and body system alterations are examined in relation to the pattern of the whole as humans experience changing patterns of health. Emphasis is also placed on relating the manifestations of disease, diagnostic tests and collaborative therapeutic interventions to underlying pathophysiologic processes.
The focus of this course is on understanding changing patterns of health experienced by adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Nursing practice in acute care settings is grounded in nursing science with emphasis on being, knowing and acting with compassion and caring in evolving relationships and fostering health, wholeness and human potential of adults, their families and communities from which they come.
The focus of this course is on the nurse-person process in the care of children and families across the health care continuum. Emphasis is on understanding health experiences of children with changing patterns of health. Developmental theory and quality of life issues from the child's and family's perspective are emphasized. Child and family health issues in relation to health care are examined in acute care and community settings.
This course covers the application of epidemiologic concepts and procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of health conditions. Epidemiologic measures and sources of data, as well as understanding of epidemiologic study designs, are applied to current and emerging health problems facing society today.
This practicum experience for senior level nursing majors may be taken for 1-2 credits (one credit is equal to 40 practicum hours). It provides an opportunity for students to integrate nursing theory and nursing research as well as the principles of nursing practice into an intensive, preceptored experience.
This course serves as a vehicle for welcoming and orienting international nursing students to the culture in the Midwestern United States, the Sioux Falls community and the liberal arts community of Augustana College. Emphasis is upon an overview of the scope and standards of nursing practice in the US, comparison and contrast of the US health care system with international models of care delivery, medical terminology, and health, and cultural considerations for the American Indian population. Open to international Nursing students only. Graded: S/U
The focus of this course is on the nurse-person process in the care of the childbearing family across the health care continuum. Students will explore physiological, psychological, and developmental stressors experienced by childbearing families. Students will also evaluate social, cultural and societal issues that affect reproductive health care with women and men. Clinical experiences are in acute care and community settings.
The prime focus of this course is in the nurse-person process in the care of persons experiencing changing health patterns. Being with persons/groups/communities as they experience changes in health patterns provides the foundation for the student to examine concepts from nursing theory, mental health literature and crisis theory. Human behavior is studied across the life span with a special emphasis on understanding changing patterns of health from the person's perspective.
The focus of this course is on the nurse-community process in care of families, groups, and communities. Community health nursing practice is guided by nursing science and informed by community health science, public health, environmental health and health promotion/disease prevention principles. Cultural diversity and socially relevant issues interconnected with health are explored in relation to quality of life from the community perspective. Clinical opportunities are provided in community settings.
This is the second semester of an eight credit hours sequence in adult health nursing. This course builds on the junior level adult health nursing course with increased complexity of nursing care situations and expectations for clinical judgment. The focus of this course is on understanding changing patterns of health experienced by adults and chronic health conditions. Students are challenged to think critically and develop skill in priority setting in complex care situations through interactive learning experiences in class, clinical, and hands on laboratory experiences including critical care and emergency care situations.
This course focuses on nursing research as it relates to evidence based or evidence informed practice. Opportunities are provided for students to gain increased understanding of the research process and research utilization (evidence-based practice) in practice. The relationship between nursing research and the development of nursing science is emphasized. Individually and in groups, students appraise research articles, write a significance paragraph (paper), interpret nationally benchmarked databases and their impact on quality care, and a paper synthesizing an evidence-based research practice relevant to specific topic.
This course focuses on professional role development, nursing leadership, and contemporary issues in nursing. Students will gain increased understanding of the staff nurse's role in leadership, with opportunities for practical experience in the areas of delegation, priority setting, critical thinking, decision making, quality improvement, evidence based nursing practice, information management and safety. Students will examine leadership adn management theories. Students will explore legal, ethical and political issues in nursing.
This course is designed to prepare the student for success on the NCLEX exam. The student will learn how to use strategies for answering application and analysis questions and to cope with the stresses related to taking the licensing exam. The full scope of content in the licensing examination will be covered.
This practicum experience for senior level nursing majors may be taken or 1-2 credits (one credit is equal to 40 practicum hours). It provides an opportunity for students to integrate nursing theory and nursing research as well as the principles of nursing practice into an intensive, preceptored experience.
Participation in the following intercollegiate athletics: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer/Dance, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling. Grading System: S-U only.
Bicycling is an age-old sport that has made a great resurgence in America, not only for the population as a whole, but also for individuals. This class will promote knowledge of physiological effects of cycling, understanding of safety aspects, while placing special emphasis on bicycling for fun. An attempt will be made to encourage bicycling as a lifetime sport for class members, and to stress the importance of aerobic activity in one’s life.
A physical fitness class designed to challenge students of all fitness levels. This class will provide students with a combination of exercise opportunities that will include cardiovascular endurance activities, weight training, swimming and various other activities. This course is designed to help students achieve a higher level of physical fitness through high intensity training.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the exciting and energizing world of Zumba®! Through Zumba®, students will learn different Latin rhythms and dance movements – all while feeling rejuvenated and empowered. After two hours of Zumba® each week, students will discover that working out can be fun! More importantly, they will be encouraged to form life-long habits for healthy living.
This course is designed to offer a skiing experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught.
This course is designed to offer a snowboarding experience to beginners, intermediate, and advanced snowboarders. Proper techniques, knowledge of the rules for safety and etiquette will be taught.
This course is designed to help students develop physical fitness through a swimming/aquatics program. Fitness concepts will be stressed through activities and short lectures.
This course promotes lifetime physical fitness through instruction in golf and recreational activities. Students will be given opportunities to learn and/or improve golf skills through practice and playing the game. Rules and etiquette will also be stressed. Additional fitness opportunities will be provided through a variety of recreational sports and games.
This course is designed to improve physiological fitness through physical activity and to promote participation in physical fitness as a lifelong practice. Group aerobic exercise includes a variety of instructor-led classes including step, power, and water aerobics.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of the game of handball. Rules, techniques and strategies for play will be examined. Students will also be involved in physical activity in the Elmen Center Sports Forum when they are not playing handball.
Translated from Sanskrit, yoga means union. Hatha Yoga involves proper exercise in the form of postures, proper breathing, proper relaxation, and positive meditative thinking. This class is a means of creating union between mind, body and spirit through stretching, exercising, breathing with mindfulness, and consciously seeking clarity and balance. This class will contribute toward your total wellness behavior.
This course will make use of a combination of lectures, laboratories, and activities to introduce students to the components of health-related fitness and to foster an understanding of the necessary means of leading a healthy lifestyle. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the various components of fitness, to assess their own fitness, and participate in activities to enhance fitness. Topics such as stress management, nutrition and overall health will also be discussed.
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that aims at developing students’ mental and physical agility. Many amateur and professional athletes find that training in Tae Kwon Do helps them perform in their chosen sport at a much higher level. The art also encourages people to show respect for themselves as well as for others. Tae Kwon Do is also concerned with self-defense. Students who take this course will receive basic training in self-defense techniques.
The purpose of this course is to promote lifetime physical activity by introducing students to the basic principles of physical conditioning and total well-being. The students will take part in a variety of physical activities and games addressing all components of fitness including aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
This course is designed to teach the participants the basic rules of the sport of racquetball, while introducing them to the fundamental techniques used while playing. The course is also intended for the participants to have an enjoyable experience and be able to apply the learned knowledge for future leisure time activities, promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. Students will also participate in other activities to promote physical fitness when they are not playing racquetball.
This class promotes the benefits of dance as a physical activity that can be enjoyed throughout a person’s lifetime. Students will learn a variety of ballroom dances including line dances, waltz, foxtrot, jitterbug, and swing dances. Mixers, wedding dances, country western dances, and Latin American dances are also included. Basic ballroom dance etiquette will be practiced.
This course is designed to introduce students to tennis and other net sports. Each student will learn the fundamental techniques and terms of these activities. In the process, students will further develop an appreciation for each course activity and its relationship to the overall health and wellness. The course intent is to provide an enjoyable experience for all involved while providing knowledge of the different activities to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Occasionally this course is offered with Archery as well.
This course is designed to help students understand and experience the physiological benefits of walking and hiking both individually and in the group setting.
This course is designed to help students develop physical fitness through weight training and to promote its benefits as a lifetime physical activity. Benefits of weight training, proper technique, terminology, exercise progression and safety will be incorporated along with the physical activity aspect of the course. A section specifically for women is often offered.
This course is dedicated to promoting physical and mental wellness related to life-time skills in the outdoors. Participants will learn basic skills of: fly-fishing, kayaking, camping, map-compass and orienteering, "Leave-No-Trace" philosophies regarding the outdoors, trip planning and rock climbing. Class meets at the Outdoor Campus—Sertoma Park, and will include 2 Saturday field trips over the course of the semester.
This class will introduce students to the sport of fencing. No previous experience is required and equipment will be provided. The class will instruct students in the basics of footwork, attacks and defenses. The focus will be on the basic parry and ripost as well as the lunge. More complex combinations will also be explored. By the end of the course students will compete in a tournament style bout. The sport is fast-paced and challenging for all and will build muscle-tone and improve hand/eye skills. Additional fees apply.
This course will introduce students to a variety of winter-time outdoor adventures and activities. Class will be spent indoors and outdoors. Possible activities include winter orienteering, outdoor nature hikes, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, wilderness survival, introduction to winter camping, snow shelters, outdoor winter cooking skills and fire-craft, and various other winter and snow related topics. Each student is responsible to provide their own transportation.
An activity course that examines and applies the fundamentals and skills of distance running. Students will receive instruction in proper biomechanics of running and the development of a fitness program, use of equipment, etc., but the focus will be active participation in jogging. Students will maintain an exercise journal, develop their own running and possibly strengthening program, culminating in a 5K road race as part of their evaluation.
This course is designed for students who have an interest in learning how to officiate football. Rules, rule interpretations, and football officiating mechanics will be examined. Lecture, discussion, videotapes, and presentations by certified football officials will be utilized. This course prepares the student to take the state certification test. Does not satisfy Area 1.3. Grading: S/U
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of sport management through a review of the history, overview of the skill sets needed for success in the field, and discussion of possible careers in the field.
This course will examine a variety of issues relating to sport in today's society. The course is intended to provide an introduction to the sociology of sport and designed to raise questions to promote systematic, issue-related thinking about sport. Issues that relate to athletes today such as sports gambling, violence in sports, and substance abuse will be discussed to better understand the complex problems that pertain to sport.
This course is for persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured. Emergency care instruction will include airway management, fracture and dislocation splinting, cervical spine immobilization, extrication techniques, emergency treatment for asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heat illness, and various forms of shock.
PE 230 or Certification in First Aid and CPR
Basic course in the fundamental motor skills, playing strategy and basic teaching methodology of individual and team sports activities.
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding and personal appreciation of the relationship between coaches and athletes and how it relates to both. Information will be provided in the areas of personality traits as well as leadership styles.
This course is designed to provide people with basic first aid and CPR knowledge for emergencies. Proper procedures in calling for help, skills necessary to keep someone alive, and ways to reduce pain will be examined. Students will also learn how to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
Theory of Coaching courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.
An overview of the natural resources used for leisure, an analysis of leisure activities dependent upon natural resources, a presentation of the problems of recreational land use and an introduction to environmental awareness and outdoor safety.
This course is designed to prepare elementary education majors to teach health, physical education skills and activities and movement integration in regular education classrooms grades K-8. Emphasis is placed upon curriculum, methodology, and teaching aids in health and physical education at the elementary school level, while also providing a safe educational environment for all learners.
A course designed to prepare students to be effecting teachers of physical education. Students will discover developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for PE including knowledge and skills regarding methodology, classroom management, discipline, and assessment. Participants will learn and experience games, movement, and fitness activities appropriate for the elementary grades K-6.
A course designed to teach basic fundamental swim strokes, aquatic activities, and teaching methodology of swimming.
The integrated study of the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, and first aid techniques emphasizing the practical application of treating athletic injuries in their initial phase. Taping, wrapping and basic assessment skills are emphasized.
This course will include folk, square and social dance with emphasis placed on skills techniques as well as methodology in teaching rhythms activities K-12.
This course will prepare students for instruction of gymnastics activities. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of tumbling and selected apparatus activities, including spotting.
The focus of this course is on aspects of administration and organizations as they relate to physical education and athletics. The specific skills necessary to carry out leadership duties successfully will be emphasized.
A study of physical education, programs and activities for exceptional children, including conditioning, physical fitness, and activity skills.
This course is designed primarily to give students a practical, hands-on introduction to performance enhancement techniques available in sport psychology. Most people think sport psychology deals with how to "psych up" or psych out" athletes. While that is part of the story, sport psychology is concerned with many other phenomena of equal importance to sport participation and performance enhancement.
Sophomore Standing
Internship in Physical Education.
Internship in Physical Education.
An inquiry into the nature and conditions of selfhood. Issues explored include: the self in relation to education, vocation, maturation, morality, rationality, rights and responsibilities; the self in relation to its projects and possibilities and values, its capacity for transcendence, meaning, and interpersonal relationships.
A broad introduction to the art of reasoning. Topics include: the basic concepts of logic, with techniques for detecting, classifying, and evaluating arguments; mistakes in reasoning committed in everyday life; deductive and inductive logic; problem solving skills. Designed to make the student a more careful thinker and a better judge of evidence and arguments.
A study of those issues which are of common concern to philosophy and religion. Topics focused upon include: the nature and function of religion; the existence and attributes of God; the claims of reason and the claims of faith; God and the problem of evil; the meaning of religious statements; religious experience and the inexpressible; religion and morality; human freedom and the meaning of life.
An introductory exploration of basic ethical issues from different philosophical perspectives as well as from the vantage point of the Christian faith. This course is designed to encourage a thoughtful appraisal of the deep questions of life within the broadest possible context.
A survey of the history of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the scholastics, concentrating upon the main thinkers, ideas, and cultural developments of the period.
A survey of the history of Western philosophy from the 17th Century through the 20th Century, concentrating upon the main thinkers, ideas and cultural developments which have shaped the modern mind.
This course is a survey of Western philosophical thought with the purpose of introducing students of theology to the philosophical ideas which have had a significant influence on the development of Christian theology. Tradition and Culture Course.
This course is devoted to concentrated study in liberation theologies and philosophies. Specific attention will be given to understanding the differences between a variety of schools of liberation thought. Contemporary Issues Course.
This course will develop the theological implications of the Christian doctrines in light of current conversations between religion and science. Major topics of the course will include topics like: 1)The doctrine of creation; 2) What it means to be Human; 3) Beginnings and Endings of Life; 4) Genetics and Theology; and 5) Ecology and the Environment. Contemporary Issues Course.
This course will survey some of the major texts of classical Chinese and Japanese philosophy in order to develop an understanding of the development of the broad strains of Asian philosophy. Some attention will also be given to the roots of Buddhism in India; to the influence of Asian philosophies on early American philosophy; and to the reception and influence of classical texts in contemporary Asian and American culture.
This course is an introduction to American philosophy. The aim of the course is to provide a survey of the main movements and texts of American Philosophy, including early religious philosophies, American Idealisms, the American Enlightenment, Transcendentalism, Pragmatism, Radical Empiricism, and the philosophy of science.
This course explores significant issues in social ethics in the United States, including some or all of the following: race, gender, sexuality, bioethics, crime and punishment, immigration, economic justice, and the environment. Attention will be given to contemporary debates on these issues as well as their development historically and their relation to American cultures and institutions. Study of these issues will help deepen our thinking about key American ideals such as freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness.
This course explores a variety of ethical theories, both classical and contemporary, acquaints students with a number of contemporary moral issues (abortion, euthanasia, world hunger, animal rights, civil disobedience, sexual morality, etc.), and examines the different ways in which these issues can be addressed.
This course will focus on such topics as: Dealing with one's own death; biblical, theological, and philosophical perspectives relating to death, suffering, self and afterlife; care of the dying person, components of grief and loss, funerals, wills, suicide, and euthanasia.
An introduction to the writings of Plato and Aristotle in the original Greek. A dialogue of Plato and representative selections of Aristotle's thought are read, with emphasis on content and style of expression.
An examination of classical and modern political theory, concentrating on selected works from each period. Emphasis will be placed on differing interpretations of human nature, power, justice, and the best political order.
A concentrated study of one or more philosophers, a period or particular branch of philosophy.
In consultation with a faculty member, a second semester senior will select a research topic. With supervision from the faculty member, the student will research and write a paper during the semester. At a final senior thesis forum, the student will present his/her paper to fellow seniors as well as the faculty of the department.
Senior Standing
A study, designed for non-science majors, of developments in scientific thinking from Aristotle to Einstein. The focus of the course is on the transition from Aristotelian, to Newtonian, to Modern Physics. This course does not have a lab component.
This survey course explores concepts in physics and chemistry, implements the scientific method, develops problem-solving skills and encourages connection of physical science concepts to everyday life. Lab work includes hands-on exercises in both areas including written reports and some use of the computer for data analysis. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students are encouraged to enroll as first or second year students.
This laboratory course introduces students to the physics of sound: its production, transmission, and reception. Lecture and laboratory will give students the opportunity to study wave mechanics and its application to areas including but not limited to music, architecture, and human physiology.
A survey of our current knowledge about the physical universe. Designed for the student interested in such topics as the solar system, nova, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, black holes, extraterrestrial life and who wants to increase his or her knowledge of our place in the cosmos. Includes observations of the night sky.
Selected topics offered on sufficient demand. Topics include partifcle physics, atomic and molecular physics, acoustics, biophysics, and solid state physics.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
This is an introductory physics course with an emphasis on life science applications. Calculus will be used primarily for motivation of concepts and will be introduced as necessary. Topics include motion, dynamics, and force laws, conservation of momentum and energy, fluids, and thermodynamics.
This is an introductory physics course with an emphasis on life science applications. Calculus will be used primarily for motivation of concepts and be developed in the course as necessary. Topics include electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, light, imaging, special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics.
Major topics include mechanics and thermodynamics. Vectors and calculus are used. Laboratory work is mainly an introduction to experimental techniques including the use of a computer.
Major topics include electricity, magnetism, optics and introductory atomic and nuclear physics. Extensive use of vectors and calculus. Laboratory work mainly emphasizes concepts and techniques.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the organization and architecture of digital computer systems. Topics include number systems, binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, combinatorial and sequential logic circuits, and computer system components and their interrelationships. This course consists of both a lecture and a lab portion of hands-on hardware manipulation.
Students gain experience with basic laboratory instrumentation and techniques, written and oral technical communication, and literature searching.
Selected topics offered on sufficient demand. Topics include partifcle physics, atomic and molecular physics, acoustics, biophysics, and solid state physics.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
This course will introduce a series of physical principles, based on statistical mechanics, which can be used to examine biological questions, specifically questions involving how cells function. Calculus will be used without apology.
Designed to prepare the student for upper-level physics courses by studying such topics as vector analysis, Fourier series, Laplace and Fourier transforms, and ordinary and partial differential equations of physical systems. Emphasis is placed on the development of computer-based computation skills. Recommended as a prerequisite for all courses numbered above 340.
Theory and applications of DC and AC circuits. Theory of solid state devices such as diodes and transistors. Applications of these devices to power supplies, amplifiers, operational amplifiers, integrated circuits, analog to digital and digital to analog converters and other instrumentation.
Detailed study of kinematics, Newtonian dynamics and rigid bodies. Introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.
Equations of state, ideal and real gases, laws of thermodynamics, introduction to statistical mechanics. Topics developed from both macroscopic and microscopic points of view. Double majors in Chemistry an Physics not planning to pursue graduate study in physics may, with departmental approval, substitute CHEM 301 and 302 for PHYS 351 to fulfill the physics major elective requirements.
Electrostatics, dielectrics, magnetostatics, Faraday's induction laws, and Maxwell's equations. Working knowledge of vector calculus is assumed.
This course includes: 1) an introduction to modern concepts in optics including electromagnetic waves, propagation of light through media, geometrical optics of lenses and mirrors, interference, coherence, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffractions; and 2) a brief introduction to modern optical applications, including Fourier optics, holography, light scattering, interferometry and laser technology.
Historical development of the transition from classical to quantum physics, Bohr's atomic theory, Schroedinger's equation and applications to atomic, nuclear, and solid state systems. Introduction to relativity and to elementary particles.
Applications of modern physics to atomic, nuclear, and solid state systems. Introduction to general relativity, elementary particles, and cosmology.
This course will cover the general structure and formalism of quantum mechanics. Topics will include: Schrödinger's Equation and solutions for one-dimensional problems; Dirac notation and matrix mechanics; the harmonic oscillator; the hydrogen atom; angular momentum and spin; and approximation methods.
Continuation of Physics 281. Includes an emphasis on independent technical writing. Taken senior year.
Directed investigations in theoretical or experimental physics for physics majors. Satisfies a requirement for graduation with distinction in physics. Students will propose, carry out, write, and defend a thesis project.
Permission of the Department Chair
Selected topics offered on sufficient demand. Topics include partifcle physics, atomic and molecular physics, acoustics, biophysics, and solid state physics.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
This course is a combination of two Project Lead The Way courses. This course will satisfy the lab science general education requirement.
Intro to Engineering Design: Students use the design process and industry standard 3D modeling software to design solutions to solve proposed problems.
Principles of Engineering: Students are exposed to major concepts like mechanisms, energy, statics, materials and kinematics.
Students may take one or more of the following specializations:
Aerospace Engineering: Students explore the evolution of flight, flight fundamentals, navigation and control, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel and orbital mechanics.
Biotechnical Engineering: Hands-on projects engage students in engineering design problems related to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, forensics and bioethics.
Civil Engineering and Architecture: Students design and develop residential and commercial properties using 3D architectural design software.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Students explore manufacturing history, individual processes, systems and careers. The course also incorporates finance, ethics and engineering design.
Digital Electronics: Students are introduced to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, engineering standards and technical documentation. They are also exposed to programming integrated circuit kits and microcontrollers.
Students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process.
An introduction to the scientific study of human thinking, feeling, and behaving. Research from a variety of major areas is surveyed, including topics in biological, cognitive, and social psychology. The course emphasizes the strengths of scientific psychology, as well as the difficulties inherent in humans studying humans.
Individual study and research under direction of department faculty.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
A detailed, critical, scientific analysis of the effects of the major categories of psychiatric drugs, for the treatment of depression, mania, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. The course first focuses on understanding the research strategies that are used in the evaluation of psychiatric drugs. Then it uses this understanding to critically evaluate the research that has actually been done. Research comparing drug treatment to psychological treatment is also reviewed.
PSYC course; BIOL course
An examination of human development throughout the life span, investigating the physical, cognitive and social changes that occur as we both age and reach cultural milestones (marriage, retirement, etc.). Genetic, cultural and other influences on development will be discussed, along with the research methods psychologists use to separate and understand these influences. Students will learn how to optimize healthy development, and acquire new understanding of the developmental stage of others.
Recommended but not Required Prerequisite:
PSYC 115
A study of the various ways in which persons' lives can be warped or crippled by psychological problems. The origin, nature and diagnosis of mental disorders will be studied.
An introduction to the concepts and assumptions of several approaches to psychotherapy, counseling and behavior change including such theories as cognitive-behavioral, existential-humanistic, psychodynamic, multicultural and Christian counseling perspectives. The course objectives are to provide students with knowledge of basic counseling skills and an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the various therapeutic approaches.
Focuses on basic human cognitive functions such as attention, perception, memory, problem solving, reasoning, decision-making, and language comprehension and production. Students will study foundational theories and historical experimental findings in the field of cognitive psychology, explore recent research trends (including findings from neuroscience and neuropsychology) and relate their understanding of cognitive psychology to their own personal experiences.
This course surveys social psychology, which is the area of psychology that scientifically studies the manner in which individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and feelings are influenced by and influence others. Students will examine psychological research and theories about the social dimensions of human cognition, action, and emotion. Topics include the nature of the social self, how persuasion occurs, how love relationships form and last, why prejudice is so persistent, and why sometimes people fail to help those in need while others become inspiring exemplars of caring and courage.
The functioning of the neuron and nervous system will be explored, particularly as related to human behavior. Anatomical and physiological considerations regarding selected functions, including vision, audition, sleep, emotion, stress, memory, learning, and various disorders will be examined.
The basic course in statistical inference oriented toward the elements of description, estimation, and the testing of hypotheses. Topics include probability distributions, confidence intervals, tests of means, proportions, and differences, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests of qualitative data. Principles are applicable to both social and physical sciences.
A beginning study of experimental and research methodology in contemporary psychology. Specific examples from different areas of psychology are used to teach the student basic concepts and methods of observation, measurement, hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and generalization. Laboratory projects provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiments.
Individual study and research under direction of department faculty.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
An examination of the relationship between psychology and Christianity, including basic assumptions, methods of inquiry, and areas of possible agreement and conflict. This course will compare psychological and Christian perspectives on topics such as guilt, self-worth, values, morality, self-change, counseling, human nature, evil, and sex. It will evaluate how psychology can influence Christianity, how Christianity can influence psychology, and how people have attempted to integrate psychology and Christianity.
This course will explore the cognitive, emotional, and social lives of children, as they interact with their multiple environments (family, peer groups, school, and community networks). Students will learn research and theory that informs our understanding of children, and will also investigate practical ways of applying this knowledge to improve children's lives, through in-class activities, visits from local professionals, and a weekly service-learning commitment.
An in-depth study of behavior modification and assessment, its major assumption and issues, basic principles and methods, and applications. In addition, the student is required to design and carry out behavior modification projects under direct supervision of the instructor.
A consideration of fundamental conceptual and technical issues in psychological measurement. These issues include scaling, classification, reliability, validity, and utility. The DSM diagnostic system will be evaluated critically, along with a general discussion of issues of diagnosis and assessment in applied settings. A number of measures commonly used in applied and research settings will be surveyed.
This course will focus on the theory and techniques of developing and maintaining authentic interpersonal relationships from the viewpoints of humanistic psychology, communication skills training, and family systems theory. Topics include communication barriers, effective listening, self-disclosure, assertiveness skills, conflict resolution, family systems, and interpersonal patterns. Functional and dysfunctional aspects of intimate relationships will be studied. Students will participate in experiential lab sessions and self-analytic work.
An interdisciplinary approach to basic social science research methods. The course introduces students to the several research methodologies used within the social sciences. Students participate in all stages of a research project.
A study of the human strengths and virtues that enable people to thrive, this course surveys the emerging field of Positive Psychology, focusing on major theories and latest research findings. This course will examine research on topics such as happiness, purpose and meaning in life, growth through adversity, forgiveness, humility, and humor. Students will read and discuss research, try out and analyze practical ways of promoting psychological wellbeing, and design and carry out a research project.
Supervised field experience in settings where psychology is practiced or applied.
Junior Standing; Instructor permission
Students will be involved in carrying out one or more empirical research projects currently being conducted by the supervising faculty member. Students will meet regularly with the faculty member, read relevant research articles and collect, enter, code, or analyze data. Required application and recommendation forms for this course are available from the supervising faculty member or on the Psychology Department's website at: www.augie.edu/dept/psych/research.html. Preference will be given to students who plan to apply to graduate school.
PSYC 271; Approval of Supervising Faculty Member
Students will be involved in carrying out one or more empirical research projects currently being conducted by the supervising faculty member. Students will meet regularly with the faculty member, read relevant research articles and collect, enter, code, or analyze data. Required application and recommendation forms for this course are available from the supervising faclty member or on the Psychology Department's website at: www.augie.edu/dept/psych/research.html.
PSYC 271; Approval of Supervising Faculty Member
Special Topics in Psychology.
Individual study and research under direction of department faculty.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
This discussion-based seminar will explore some of the most important recent advances in psychology. Students will read a selection of best-selling books popularizing research conducted by top scholars in various areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive, developmental, social, clinical). In addition, students will read original research articles upon which the books were based. Discussions will center on critical evaluation of the research, and how to apply research findings to students' intended careers and personal lives. Must have completed 3 PSYC courses prior to taking PSYC 400.
JR or SR standing; At least 3 PSYC courses.
Psychology majors may complete an independent research project under the supervision of a Psychology faculty member.
PSYC 271; Approval of Supervising Faculty Member. Recommended (Not Required) Prerequisite:
PSYC 393
An introduction to the academic study of the Judeo-Christian tradition which acquaints the student with scholarly methods of study as well as central biblical/theological concepts and vocabulary as they relate to, and are in dialogue with, philosophical, historical and theological questions of value and commitment.
Research in a special area, supervised by an instructor.
Permission of the Department Chair
A study of those issues which are of common concern to philosophy and religion. Topics focused upon include: the nature and function of religion; the existence and attributes of God; the claims of reason and the claims of faith; God and the problem of evil; the meaning of religious statements; religious experience and the inexpressible; religion and morality; human freedom and the meaning of life. Tradition and Culture course.
An introductory exploration of basic ethical issues from different philosophical perspectives as well as from the vantage point of the Christian faith. This course is designed to encourage a thoughtful appraisal of the deep questions of life within the broadest possible context. Tradition and Culture course.
An exploration of biblical and secular narrative with particular attention to their compositional conventions, theological convictions, and literary connections. Text and Context course.
An exploration of the biblical wisdom books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs in conjunction with contemporary reflections on wisdom. Text and Context Course.
An exploration of the prophetic biblical literature with particular attention to the historical situation of the prophets as well as the contemporary relevance and importance of their message. Text and Context course.
The stories of the Christ are painted out of the events of the life of Jesus. In this course we will explore the ways this single human life was (and is) told and understood as a drama of cosmic transformation. Text and Context Course.
Paul was an observant Jew who came to understand Jesus as God's messiah. As a consequence, he corresponded with messianic communities all around the Mediterranean basin. His letters became Scripture for Christians (a development that would have amazed Paul) and shaped the developing Christian movement. In this course we will explore Paul's role in the origins of Christianity, and consider how this movement developed in the context of Jewish faith and Roman imperial power. Text and Context Course.
An exploration of various biblical and theological, historical and contemporary images used to portray and characterize God, including a discussion of the advantages and limitations of these conceptions for an intelligible and credible understanding of God. Tradition and Culture course.
Does the future hold the good that has not happened yet or the bad? This course studies the ways Jewish and Christian scripture uses the future as a threat and as a hopeful sign. Close attention will be paid to the literary shape and function of resurrection narratives, especially as they draw on apocalyptic and eschatological texts. Text and Context Course.
This course will analyze various theological and Biblical texts which seek to reconcile a suffering world to a moral God. The course will also examine the traditional problem of evil. Contemporary Issues course.
This course examines the intersection of religion and culture in American society and how that intersection has influenced both religion and the culture. Attention will be given to questions of how culture and religion have influenced each other throughout American history as well as how religion and culture intersect in today's America. This intersection will be viewed through a variety of mediums including film, music, television, internet, and literature among others. Tradition and Culture Course.
This course aims at introducing the student to Christian theology as it is being developed in a global context in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. This will be done through reading in theology, videos, guest appearances and individual and group activities. Tradition and culture course.
Do readers find truth or steal it? Create it or deconstruct it? This course explores how interpreters and texts dance with each other to discover and create meaning and truth. Interpretive theories will be explored, and literary, philosophical, and theological implications will be examined. Text and Context course.
This course will examine central theological and practical issues in Christian ethics that influence the churchand the world today. The focus will be on one or more primary issues of theological ethics (e.g., justice, sexuality, love, economics, gender, etc.) which will be examined in their historical, theological, constructing helpful approaches to difficult contemporary ethical dilemmas. Contemporary Issues course.
This course is a survey of Western philosophical thought with the purpose of introducing students of theology to the philosophical ideas which have had a significant influence on the development of Christian theology. Tradition and Culture Course.
This course is devoted to concentrated study in liberation theologies and philosophies. Specific attention will be given to understanding the differences between a variety of schools of liberation thought. Contemporary Issues Course.
This course will develop the theological implications of the Christian doctrines in light of current conversations between religion and science. Major topics of the course will include topics like: 1)The doctrine of creation; 2) What it means to be Human; 3) Beginnings and Endings of Life; 4) Genetics and Theology; and 5) Ecology and eht Environment. Contemporary Issues Course.
This course examines how the Christian movements witness of faith has understood the person of Jesus the Christ from both his relationship to God and how his person is expressed as fully human. Tradition and Culture course.
The word "Shoah" means desolation of cosmic proportions. Auschwitz and the killing of six million Jews from 1939-1945 was a "Shoah." This course examines how the "holocaust" has and should affect Christian faith and life. Tradition and Culture course.
This course addresses the great issues of justice, both human and divine. What is justice? Does God act justly? Can human beings act justly? This course will focus on a close and careful reading of three important primary texts: the Republic of Plato, the book of Genesis, and the book of Job. Each text provides a different perspective on the problems of justice and its relevance for forgiveness, community, religion, punishment, and natural injury. Text and context course.
This course will explore the dilemma facing traditional Christianity regarding the World’s religions. The primary questions to be addressed are: How should Christians engage other world religions? In what ways have different Christians theologically dealt with other religions? What are the positive and negative ways that Christianity has related to other religions? Is it inevitable that the religions of the world must be in conflict with each other? Are all religions equally true? As the world gets smaller and smaller how ought contemporary Christians deal with their evangelical vocation to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How do other religions help or hinder Christians from dealing with their understanding of evangelism, anthropology and Christology? These and other questions will be discussed and debated.
In voicing the proposition: "We tell ourselves stories in order to live," essayist Joan Didion asserts that humans derive meaning through stories. Stories shape and interpret life events (real or imagined) so as to yield meaning. This course will study the foundational (origin) stories of both the Old Testament and the New Testament in order to observe how these origin stories shape the faith of confessing communities and yield important conversations about divine and human nature and the meaning of life.
This course examines the similarities and differences between Judaism, Islam and Christianity. We will analyze the beliefs, scriptures, rituals, history and cultural contexts of each tradition. We will also discuss the risks, dangers, and benefits of studying somebody else's religious tradition. Tradition and Culture course.
This course is both a theological study and critical examination of the practices, acts, rituals, and embodied experiences of the Christian faith. Important historical and contemporary texts and traditions will help students develop their own practices and theologies. Contemporary Issues course.
This course is a study of theological perspectives on issues in contemporary medicine. Rigorous intellectual attention will be given to the ways in which religious practices, beliefs, and institutions form and are formed by experiences of illness, health, and medical sciences. Contemporary Issues Course.
This course examines the relationship between religion, violence and the Christian Faith. From the pacifism of Jesus and the early Christians to scriptural stories about God commanding and using violence to the Crusades to the Just War Theory, and to contemporary discussions about religion and violence, we will wrestle with why certain religious believers feel compelled to use violence. Tradition and Culture course.
This course introduces students to constructive theology by utilizing the metaphor of the arts to interpret the practice and formation of the Christian faith.
What does geography have to do with our spirit, with God's Spirit? The course is a theological and pastoral response to that question. We will explore the doctrine of the incarnation through the lens and metaphor of geography and place in Christian theologies, with specific attention to Native American theologies.
This course explores the Lutheran traditions in conversation with other theological, historical, and cultural movements within the Church catholic. Specific emphasis will include theological doctrines and beliefs, confessional documents, organization, practice, history, and the location of Lutheran traditions within an ecumenical context.
Research in a special area, supervised by an instructor.
Permission of Department Chair
A concentrated study of a particular topic in biblical studies. Possible topics include studies in: the Pentateuch; the Dead Sea Scrolls; the Fourth Gospel; and Apocalyptic writings.
This course will seek to understand and examine the religion of Judaism and the history of the Jewish people. The history of Judaism will be given major emphasis along with the basic beliefs and rituals. The Jewish philosophical and mystical traditions will be discussed. Judaism in America and the State of Israel will be a central concern. Attention will also be given to why so much hatred has been directed historically toward the Jewish people. Tradition and Culture Course.
A seminar devoted to reading 20th and 21st Century theologians.
What did it mean to say you were a "Lutheran" during Luther's time? What does it mean today? Are they the same? What Lutherans have understood as normative for Lutheran teachings was not static from the outset. "Confessing Like a Lutheran" traces the historical development and content of the Lutheran Confessions through a thorough analysis of the agreements, disagreements and settlements that shaped Lutheranism for generations to come.
This course examines and works to understand the scriptures, philosophical/mystical traditions, rituals, holy days and holy places that are central to the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. We will also explore the historical and geographical diversity of each tradition. A significant part of the course will be an examination of the many ways the two traditions have interacted with each other. Throughout the course students will explore how Hinduism and Buddhism differ from the monotheistic religions. Tradition and Culture course.
An internship provides work experience under an ordained supervisor with a department member as advisor. Limited to students who are pre-seminary or considering seminary.
Research in a special area, supervised by an instructor.
Permission of Department Chair
In consultation with a faculty member, a second semester senior will select a research topic. With supervision from the faculty member, the student will research and write a paper during the semester. At a final senior thesis forum, the student will present his/her paper to fellow seniors as well as the faculty of the Religion and Philosophy Department.
Students will understand their personal life in relation to broader social structures and change. This awareness is accomplished through the application of the sociological perspective to human interactions, relationships, groups, and social institutions.
Introduction to the study of aging (gerontology) within a multi disciplinary perspective. The significance of individual aging, the interaction among age cohorts, and the effects of aging on social institutions will be examined in the national and global context. Readings, lectures, and experiential learning will be utilized.
A sociological examination of family dynamics with emphasis upon the development of the self, interaction patterns in mate selection, marriage and parenthood; and the effects of social class and ethnicity upon the family. The focus is upon contemporary American society with attention to historical and cross-cultural comparisons.
In addition to a thorough examination of theoretical perspectives on aging, the course will also address other social dimensions of the aging experience. Special emphasis will be devoted to social roles and life events while exploring the interrelatedness of aging and social institutions (health, politics, economics, religion, and family).
A survey of the relationship between social cultural backgrounds and medical and health practices. Topics include the socio-cultural context of illness; role of medical specialists in modern society; and the hospital as a social organization. Applies toward Gerontology minor.
Although Americans tend to think of gender, work and family only in terms of private experience, these actually constitute three distinct but closely interconnected social systems which have profound impact on the life experiences of everyone. The course will examine the historical connections among these social institutions as well as the changes that have occurred and are occurring.
An examination of the social processes and structures related to deviation from the norms of society. Attention will be focused on the following kinds of questions: How and why do certain persons and kinds of behavior come to be designated as deviant? What are the consequences of these processes? What methods are used to prevent and/or control deviance and what are the consequences of these methods?
Introduces student to the problems of crime and delinquency, especially the nature and extent of crime, theories of criminal behavior and social response to crime.
Examines the various ways in which gender is a basic component of social organization in contemporary and traditional societies and the ways in which this aspect of society is currently undergoing change.
The course is organized around the broadest possible definition of archeology: the study of artifacts in relation to human behavior at any time and place. Tracing the journey of humankind across two million years of evolution from crude chopping tools to high speed computers, archeology provides a framework for reading the stories of change from the material evidence. SOCI 270 or 271 may be counted toward the SOCI major, but not both courses.
An anthropological study of diverse cultures, past and present, focusing upon technologies and structure, kinship and family patterns, political relations, religious concepts, and artistic forms. SOCI 270 or 271 may be counted toward a SOCI major, but not both courses.
This course explores the dynamics of multicultural society. It takes a dual focus - one detailing the subjective processes of identity construction among diverse racial and ethnic groups and the other examining the experiences and consequences of discrimination and oppression. Particular attention will be paid to contemporary issues of multiculturalism.
Examples of possible topics courses: Rural Studies; Human Communities; Sociology of Religion; Social Change.
This course presents an "institutional" approach to Native American (specifically Lakota) society from pre-European contact to the present. It explores Lakota social institutions (political, economic, family, religious, and educational systems) prior to European contact, and examines the impact of non-Indian structures on the historical development of Lakota social institutions. This course fulfills the State of South Dakota's teacher certification requirement.
An examination of social stratification which primarily explores the intersection of social class, race-ethnicity, and gender. Primary emphasis is on the system of stratification within the United States. Students will understand how these inequalities interact by exploring historical and contemporary realities of these inequalities from the voices of marginalized groups. Students will also examine classical and contemporary theoretical explanations and current solutions offered for social inequalities.
An interdisciplinary approach to basic social science research methods. The course introduces students to the several research methodologies used within the social sciences. Students participate in all stages of a research project.
This course presents a survey of the major European and American social theorists and theories of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Theories are tools that help sociologists understand their lives, communities, and place in history. The goal is to help students develop both an appreciation for the ideas of specific "great thinkers" and develop their skills in thinking theoretically. The course emphasizes the theoretical knowledge, application, and development.
Internship in Sociology related field.
Examples of possible topics courses: Rural Studies; Human Communities; Sociology of Religion; Social Change.
Individual research project to earn Sociology Department Honors.
The first in a two-semester sequence designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of Spanish and Hispanic cultures.
The second in a two-semester sequence designed to help students develop beginning language proficiency in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also gain an initial awareness of Spanish and Hispanic cultures.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in Spanish and Hispanic civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
The first in a two-course sequence designed to develop further students' proficiency in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Conducted in Spanish.
The second in a two-course sequence to develop further students' proficiency in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and to expand students' knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Conducted in Spanish.
An interim abroad course that traces the Jewish and Arabic influences on Spanish culture. Conducted in English and Spanish.
An interim abroad course that examines the culture, history, and economic and political realities of fifteen regions of Chile. Conducted in English and Spanish.
An intermediate Spanish course that focuses on the acquisition of the Spanish terminology and grammar necessary for health professionals to communicate effectively with their Hispanic patients. Conducted in Spanish.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in Spanish and Hispanic civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
An in-depth explanation of the structure of Spanish grammar, emphasizing problematic areas and proficiency in verb tenses. Conducted in Spanish.
Developing proficiency in the use of Spanish as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in Spanish.
Developing proficiency in the use of Spanish as a means of oral and written expression. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of the social, cultural, and political influences that have shaped present-day Spain. Includes geography and a survey of Spanish history. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of the social, cultural, and political influences that have shaped present-day Latin America. Includes geography and a survey of Latin American history. Conducted in Spanish.
A survey of the literary movements of Spain. This course will cover Spanish literature from the "Poema del Cid" through the Golden Age drama. Conducted in Spanish.
A survey of the literary movements of Spain. This course will concentrate on the nineteenth century and contemporary Spanish writers. Conducted in Spanish.
Background material on the literary movements of the colonial period. Special emphasis on the modernists of the late nineteenth century and contemporary South America writers. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of important novelists of the twentieth century from a number of Latin American countries. Conducted in Spanish.
Individual courses designed for advanced students to concentrate on specific areas of Spanish language, and Hispanic literatures and cultures. Course content will vary. Conducted in Spanish.
Opportunity for students to improve language proficiency and to acquire practical knowledge through off-campus work in public or private settings.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in Spanish and Hispanic literatures. Content will vary. Conducted in Spanish.
Opportunities for students to explore and to study selected topics in Spanish and Hispanic civilizations and cultures. Content will vary.
Independent study of topics approved by department.
Permission of Instructor and Department Chair
Designed with and approved by a supervising SPAN faculty member, the honors thesis allows students to pursue additional study and research in world languages, cultures and literatures. Students work under the supervision of an individual thesis director. A public presentation in Spanish is required. Grading system: A-F only. Conducted in Spanish.
Permission of Instructor
This course provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities. It is a course requirement for all Special Education minors and majors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e., Sociology, Psychology, OT, and PT minors/majors). Content includes historical factors, legislation, characteristics, educational strategies, existing and emerging technologies, assessment, and support services for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild to severe. Students examine various areas of exceptionality, including both high incidence (LD, EBD, ASD, and CI) and low incidence disabilities.
During the learning disabilities (LD) portion of the course, students will study the cognitive, linguistic, social, and educational characteristics of children and adolescents with specific learning disabilities. The course will include a historical overview of the field of LD and a focus on dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The course also will include an orientation to research-based teaching strategies and an electronic practicum. The cognitive impairments (CI) portion of the course will examine various disabilities, in which a cognitive impairment may be present, such as fragile X, fetal alcohol syndrome, cerebral palsy, and others. Students will learn how a cognitive impairment impacts physical, educational, and psychological development. The array of services needed across the lifespan to promote inclusion in school and society will be discussed. A field experience will be included.
This course is required for all elementary, secondary and K-12 education majors who do not have a major or minor in Special Education. The course provides information on the characteristics of students with disabilities, special and general education service delivery models, and making adaptations that support inclusion of students with disabilities in education settings. A 15-hour field experience is required.
This course is a requirement for all Special Education minors and majors and is also recommended for those who plan on working with students with emotional/behavioral disorders (i.e., Psychology and Sociology majors). During the emotional/behavioral (EBD) portion of this course, students will discuss the social, behavioral, emotional and educational characteristics of children and adolescents with ODD, CD, ADHD, and other related subcategories of EBD. The autism (ASD) portion of the course will examine the history, etiology, screening, and evaluation process ASD. Students will understand the characteristics of ASD and how the sensory system can be impacted. Strategies to develop and enhance communication and socialization skills across the life span to ensure inclusion of individuals with ASD will be discussed.
This course will examine autism spectrum disorders and how individuals and families are affected by the disorder. The screening and evaluation process will be described. Students will understand the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and how the sensory system can be impacted. Instructional strategies and assistive technology will be demonstrated and implementation techniques will be addressed. Approaches to develop and enhance social skills across the life span to ensure inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum will be discussed.
This field experience requires 75 hours of observation and direct participation in a school or agency that serves children or adolescents with disabilities. Students are required to reflect upon and document their experience through journals, case studies and artifacts. The practicum is supervised and requires pre-registration clearance. Grading System: S/U only
Special topics in all aspects of special education. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair
This course focuses on conceptualizing and developing high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for students with mild and moderate disabilities. Students will use assessment data from case studies for drafting, revising, and finalizing annual review and three-year re-evaluation IEP's that meet the requirements of state and federal special education legislation. It is suggested that this course be taken after at least one special education methodology course.
This course acquaints students with the instruments and procedures used when identifying and evaluating students with disabilities. Basic test and measurement concepts will be applied to the administering, scoring, and interpreting of commonly used assessment instruments. Communication, consultation, and collaboration among educators, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and parents will be discussed.
During the learning disabilities (LD) portion of the course, emphasis will be given to research-based intervention strategies for serving children and adolescents with specific learning disabilities in the areas of reading, written language, and mathematics. A review of current research and practices will be pursued in order to provide a perspective of the field for special educators and classroom teachers. The course will emphasize practice with research-based teaching strategies and will include a practicum. The cognitive impairments (CI) portion of the course will emphasize the instructional methods and techniques used when teaching students with cognitive impairments in self-contained and inclusive settings. Major course topics will include arranging educational environments, utilizing chaining and prompting systems, managing challenging behaviors, developing a functional curriculum, and writing IEP’s for students with cognitive impairments. A field experience will be included.
During the autism spectrum (ASD) portion of the course students will learn evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching, social stories, pivotal response training, and video modeling. Students will become familiar with Boardmaker, a computer-generated program, to create visual supports for students. Various assistive technology and voice output devices will be discussed. A field experience will be included. The emotional/behavioral (EBD) portion of the course focuses on principles of prevention and intervention designed for youth with EBD. A psycho-educational approach that is grounded in relationships, building resilience, trauma informed care, behavior management, crisis intervention, and creating encouraging environments serves as the foundation of the course. A field experience will be included.
Special topics in all aspects of special education. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair
Students seeking K-12 special education teacher certification will participate in advanced field experiences in their areas of specialization while under the supervision of qualified teachers. Students must meetall of the requirements set forth in the Teacher Education Handbook. Grading System: S/U only.
Students seeking K-12 special education teacher certification will participate in advanced field experiences in their areas of specialization while under the supervision of qualified teachers. Students must meet all of the requirements set forth in the Teacher Education Handbook. Grading System: S/U only.
Students seeking K-12 special education teacher certification will participate in advanced field experiences in their areas of specialization while under the supervision of qualified teachers. Students must meet all of the requirements set forth in the Teacher Education Handbook. Grading System: S/U only.
Credit for this course will be granted to students for regular, weekly, supervised work on the technical crews for an Augustana theatrical production. Students must register for this practicum at the beginning of the semester and report to the instructor for work responsibilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Grading System: S/U only
Credit for this course will be granted upon being cast in a role in an Augustana main stage production, or for carrying out the duties of assistant director or stage manager (at the discretion of the director). May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Grading System: S/U only.
Credit for this course will be granted upon being cast in a lead role in an Augustana main stage production (at the discretion of the director). May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credit ours. Grading System: S/U only.
An introduction to the art of theatre through direct exposure to theatre productions as audience, critic and participant. The goal is greater appreciation and understanding of the diverse styles and artists which make up the world of theatre.
This course focuses on the process and techniques of acting, including: script analysis, character analysis, techniques used in building character for performance. Class will include lectures, activities, discussion, and student performances of scenes from plays.
This course is designed to teach the student how to analyze scripts in terms of and in preparation for performance and production, regardless of theatrical specialization. The student will learn basic concepts and terminology associated with dramatic literature, examine several genres and their traits, and discover means of presenting the playwrights' ideas on the stage.
This course introduces the student to basic stage production, scenic painting, props, construction, basic electricity, lighting and sound. Some introduction to the organization of technical areas as they relate to the total production will also be included. Students will directly apply coursework through Augustana theatre productions.
This course introduces the student to basic costume design, selection and building and make-up design and application. Students directly apply coursework through Augustana theatre productions.
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Theatre majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope of departmental course offerings. This option is considered in addition to departmental offerings and does not take the place of required course work.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
A historical study of theatrical history from its origins through the Renaissance. The course will examine how theatre reflects the society of the time through its dramatic literature, performance styles, technological developments and practitioners.
A historical study of theatrical history from the Restoration to the present day. The course will examine how theatre reflects the society of the time through its dramatic literature, performance styles, technological developments and practitioners.
This class focuses on developing the actor's awareness of the voice and body as tools for performance. Content includes: anatomy, breath awareness, energy work, movement analysis, neutral mask, and assessment of physical and vocal risk. Also covers basic foundations of hand-to-hand combat. Content approaches will include: Laban, Feldenkrais, Linklater and others.
A course examining the role of the director in the creation of theatrical productions. Includes lab work, discussion and written work explaining the theories and techniques of directing.
Students explore how theatre can move beyond the stage to successfully interact with community. Students articulate their own values and learn how these can be applied theatrically within various contexts. Students gain background, techniques and applications of various performance forms.
This course focuses on concepts and application of drafting and rendering for the theatre. The goal of this course is to develop a student's competency in the specializations of hand drafting and computer aided drafting and rendering.
The Department of Communication and Theatre will occasionally offer special seminars on timely subjects of interest to departmental majors.
Permission of Instructor
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Theatre majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope of departmental course offerings. This option is considered in addition to departmental offerings and does not take the place of required course work.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair
This course is an extension of Acting II and will vary to meet the individual needs of the student. To achieve this goal, a variety of actor-training techniques may be studied, including: script analysis, improvisation, acting theories, and specific acting styles.
THEA 220
This course focuses on cultivating tools and strategies for the professional development of the actor. Material covered includes: auditioning, actor's portfolio development, resume, monologue scores, voice over recordings, alternative employment opportunities (artist-in-resident). Students will learn how to investigate opportunity, develop a network, and prepare for professional auditions and interviews.
An advanced course in stage directing that relies on discussion of advanced directing ideas, experimentation with various directing theories, and culminates in the staging of a production.
This is an advanced course in the theory and practice of scenography. Students will become familiar with terms, concepts, and the application of design principles for scenery, costume, and lighting design. The course has a strong visual component and students will be expected to work on developing traditional and computer aided visual representation skills. In-class drawing exercises are incorporated throughout the semester.
This course provides the student with practical information and knowledge of methods to professionally stage manage theatre productions including straight plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences and cabarets. The course will include completing a production book and prompt script.
This course gives senior Theatre majors the opportunity to finalize their portfolio, resume and senior showcase event. Theatre majors from all areas in the major will gather weekly with the Theater faculty to discuss their individual work, as well as investigating professional, 'real world' parallels to that work. Grading: S/U
Senior THEA majors only
The Department of Communication and Theatre will occasionally offer special seminars on timely subjects of interest to departmental majors.
Permission of Instructor
Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Theatre majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope of departmental course offerings. This option is considered in addition to departmental offerings and does not take the place of required course work.
Permission of the Instructor and Department Chair