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300I-3 Social Perspectives on Environmental Issues. (Same as AGRI/LAC 300I) (University Core Curriculum) Case studies (e.g., rural village in developing nation; small town in the U.S.; city in developing nation) are used to learn how different societies and groups deal with their specific environmental issues, and how culture and economic factors affect their perspectives and actions.
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450-3 Advanced Farm Management. Application of production economic principles and modern decision-making techniques to farm management problems. The importance of information, sources of agricultural risk and management of risk in farm planning will be integrated. Prerequisite: 350 or equivalent and University Core Curriculum mathematics required.
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461-3 Agriculture Business Management. Examination of agribusiness firm management with emphasis on the management and control of financial resources and the interrelationship between the agribusiness firm and human resource management. Other topics in agribusiness will include effective communication in the management process, business ethics, and workable credit programs for customers. Prerequisite: 351 and 360 or equivalent.
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220-3 Accounting I-Financial. This course covers the basic concepts, principles and techniques used to generate accounting data and financial statements and to interpret and use the financial data to enhance decision making. Prerequisite: Mathematics 139 and sophomore standing.
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230-3 Accounting II Managerial. The use of accounting information for managerial planning, control and decision making through budgeting, cost and variance analyses, and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: 220, Mathematics 139, and sophomore standing. Accounting majors and minors must pass 220 with a grade of C or better.
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321-3 Intermediate Accounting I. Current accounting principles and procedures relating to elements of financial reporting. Particular emphasis on current and fixed asset valuation. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to business majors and minors or consent of school; Mathematics 140 or equivalent; pass 220 and 230 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
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322-3 Intermediate Accounting II. Continuation of the study of accounting principles and procedures with emphasis on liabilities, corporate capital, and income determination. Preparation and use of special statements; analysis and interpretation of statements. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to business majors and minors or consent of school; passed 321 with grade of C or better; Mathematics 140 or equivalent.
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331-3 Cost Accounting. Interpretation and managerial implications of material, labor, and overhead for job order, process and standard cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships, direct costing, and budgeting. Accounting for complex process production flows, joint and by-products, spoilage, and scrap. Responsibility accounting and reporting. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to business majors and minors or consent of school; for accounting majors and minors, pass 230 with a grade of C or better; Mathematics 140 and Accounting/Management 208 or equivalent.
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341-3 Introduction to Taxation. Background, principles, and procedures for the determination of taxable income as a basis for federal income tax. Particular attention is given to those aspects, which are at variance with usual accounting treatment in the determination of net income. Includes practice in the methodology of tax solutions. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to accounting majors and minors, or consent of school; for accounting majors and minors, a grade of C or better in both 220 and 230 or equivalent courses.
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360-3 Accounting Systems Operations. Accounting information systems analysis and design. Focusing on internal controls, data modeling, databases, documentation tools and information retrieval to improve business decisions. Prerequisite: Mathematics 140, junior standing and limited to accounting majors and minors or consent of the school.
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414-3 Business Ethics. Examines the philosophical, sociological and legal dimensions of contemporary ethical issues facing the business world today. Stress is on stakeholder analysis and appropriate policy decisions for multinational corporations. Course content centers on actual business cases and hypothetical ethical dilemmas.
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421-3 Advanced Accounting. Accounting principles and procedures relating to specialized topics, including partnership equity, installment and consignment sales, fiduciaries, international operations, branches, and business combinations. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to accounting majors and minors or consent of school; a grade of C or better in 322.
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431-3 Advanced Cost Accounting. Managerial decision making; profit planning and control through relevant costing, return on investment and transfer pricing, determination of cost behavior patterns, analysis of variances, capital budgeting, inventory models, probabilities, statistical methods, and operations research. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to accounting majors and minors or consent of school; 331 with grade of C or better.
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441-3 Advanced Tax. Study of income tax problems which arise from sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, estate, and trust. Student does research in source materials in arriving at solutions of complicated problems. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to accounting majors and minors, or consent of school; 341 with grade of C or better.
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460-3 Auditing. Standards, objectives and procedures involved in examining and reporting on financial statements of business organizations. Prerequisite: junior standing and limited to accounting majors, minors and those with consent of school; a grade of C or better in 322. Graduate students may only take this course if they have a deficiency.
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465-3 Internal Auditing. The course covers internal audit from a broad perspective to include information technology, business processes, and accounting systems. Topics include internal auditing standards, risk assessment, governance, ethics, audit technique, and emerging issues. It covers the design of business processes and the implementation of key control concepts and will use a case study approach that addresses tactical, strategic, systems, and operational areas. Prerequisite: limited to accounting majors, minors and those with consent of school.
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332-3 Computer Graphics. Advanced-level computer graphics in two-dimensional design and an introduction to three-dimensional design and animation. Oriented toward solving practical design problems using computers and graphical software. Software fee: $75. Prerequisite: C or better in AD 242 or consent of instructor.
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363-3 Product Development. Investigation into project management techniques plus a variety of materials and processes related to product cost estimating and selection for efficient production. Course parallels specific design work in 383 and must be taken concurrently. Studio fee: $45. Prerequisite: C or better in 323.
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368-3 Pre-Columbian Art. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Considers stone sculpture and architecture, fiber arts, ceramics, metal and 2-D arts of Meso-, Central and South America of the Pre-Columbian era. Considers ancient technologies, hieroglyphic and calendrical systems; some post contact arts also.
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473-3 Comparative Slavery. (Same as HIST 473) A comparative study of slavery from antiquity to its abolition in the 19th century with the differing socio-cultural, political and economic contexts; organized chronologically, regionally, and thematically.
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180-3 Introduction to Agricultural Communications. Introduction to the uses of mass communications media and theories in agricultural communications, and to professional opportunities in applied communications in agricultural organizations.
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318-3 Computers in Agriculture. [IAI Course: AG 913] about the use and role of computers in agriculture. The major thrust includes an understanding and application of micro-computers in agriculture with special emphasis on how to save time, money, and increase efficiency in agriculture. This course includes advanced problem-solving and data management content.
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105-2 Medical Terminology. This course is an introduction to the study of medical language with a working knowledge of the most common word roots, prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, use of the medical dictionary and the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), vocabulary building, common abbreviations and charting terms.
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105-2 Medical Terminology. This course is an introduction to the study of medical language with a working knowledge of the most common word roots, prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, use of the medical dictionary and the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), vocabulary building, common abbreviations and charting terms.
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115-3 Introduction to Companion Animal Nutrition. Focus on the basic science of companion animal nutrition and the nutrient needs of dogs and cats, rabbits, birds, aquarium fish, rodents and reptiles. Students will also learn the different types and forms of pets food, how to evaluate pets food, and regulations of pets food and labeling. Maximum number of students is 15.
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445-4 Companion Animal Clinical Nutrition. Nutrition and feeding management of canine and feline during obesity, cancer, diabetes, urolithiasis, dental disease, dermatological disease, hepatic and gastrointestinal disorders, mobility and muscular disorders, heart diseases, and critical care. Maximum enrollment is 15. Prerequisite: ANS 215.
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481-3 Current Topics in Companion Animal Nutrition. This course is designed to develop written communication skills while learning to critique literature concerning current topics in the field of companion animal nutrition. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: ANS 115 and ANS 365.
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104-3 The Human Experience-Anthropology. (University Core Curriculum) This course explores different human life ways around the world, past and present. It investigates the question of what is universal to all humans and the myriad ways they differ, through studying modern people, the re-mains of past cultures through archaeology, and human origins and physical variation.
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202-3 America's Diverse Cultures. (University Core Curriculum) The United States is a multicultural society in which differences of race, ethnicity, gender, class, region, and religion deeply shape individuals' life chances. This course studies America's diversity of family organization, livelihood and life chances, understanding of illness and health care, religious beliefs and practices, and other topics. It provides tools to understand different cultural codes and forms of power, and to understand key issues that students will face as individuals and citizens in a multicultural world.
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240D-3 Introduction to Social-Cultural Anthropology. An exploration of current anthropological theories and methods for understanding human cultures from a comparative perspective; also examines human institutions such as religion, politics, and family cross-culturally. Although non-Western societies are emphasized, comparisons with our own are treated as well.
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210-3 Construction Management and Operations: Introduction to the Profession. Initial course in Construction Management and Operations (COMO) specialization series for the BSAS curriculum. Participants will develop an understanding of the wide range of opportunities for COMO, explore applicable standards of practice, industry-based code of ethics, interact with allied and associated organizations, identify certification requirements, and understand the technical challenges of COMO. Restricted to major.
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314I-3 Expressions in Architecture. (University Core Curriculum) A study of the interconnected nature of the arts, history, environmental psychology, and architecture using the built environment as the foundation for the study. Students will learn to critically examine the built environment by learning how architecture expresses human cultures, social structures, economic and political status, and spiritual beliefs.
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362-3 Structures II: Wood and Concrete. Study of wood and concrete structural framing systems: Investigation of wood and concrete materials and their limitations, and the use of appropriate structural design procedures for wood and concrete structures through selection of appropriate, common and economical shapes to satisfy building structural requirements and applicable building code requirements. Prerequisite: ARC 361 and major in architectural studies.
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412-4 Construction Management and Operations: Construction Project Management. This is a two-part course beginning with an overview of the project management process followed by a more in-depth examination of the activities needed to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, and control the time, schedule, scope, and cost factors of a project. The second part of the course conducts a more focused and in-depth application to the CM process and services. Prerequisites: ARC 410 and ARC 411. Restricted to major.
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413-3 Construction Management and Operations: Budget and Cost Management. Provide overview of various estimating tools and methods for managing budgets, project estimates, and costs during program, construction and facilities management phases. Identify roles and responsibilities for controlling and monitoring project cost. Identify and develop methods for creating valid project estimates and budgets. Explore Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for budget and cost management. Prerequisites: ARC 410 and ARC 411. Restricted to major.
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462-3 Structures III: Analysis and Lateral Forces. Continuing study of framing materials and systems for buildings using advanced concepts of structural analysis. Included are earthquake resistant structures, wind resistant design, composite beams, plastic theory, statically indeterminate structures, long spans, moment distribution, multi-story structures, and other related topics. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: ARC 362 and major in architectural studies.
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482-3 Environmental Design II: Lighting and Acoustics. (Same as Interior Design 382) This course provides a comprehensive overview of the luminous and sonic environment with emphasis on energy-conscious design. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: 451, MATH 111, PHYS 203a and b, and major in architectural studies.
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320-1 to 12 Automotive Internship. Students will participate in a program approved automotive related internship that includes formal instruction, training and/or career related work experience. Students receive a salary or wages and engage in prearranged assignments related to their academic program and career objectives. Program faculty evaluations, supervisor performance evaluations, and student reports are required. Internship experiences may be in one of the following areas: automotive service technical, engineering, parts, business, management, training, or government agencies. Hours and credits to be individually arranged. Consent of division coordinator.
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335-3 Computing for Automotive Applications. Course covers the use of computers and computer systems in the automotive industry. Course uses software and hardware packages in practical automotive industry applications. Course emphasis is on the use of computer based software packages used as management and communication tools. Fee: $15.
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430-1 to 8 Technical Investigations in Automotive Technology. Provides opportunities for students to conduct research in such areas as: federally mandated emission and clean air testing; federally mandated vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures; research in conjunction with industry in the area of computer-based diagnostic software debugging; development of computer data related to computer-based diagnostic systems and computer-based technical information databases; development of training information on federally mandated on-board diagnostic systems, phase II (OBDII); investigation of alternative fuel systems. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of division coordinator.
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430-1 to 8 Technical Investigations in Automotive Technology. Provides opportunities for students to conduct research in such areas as: federally mandated emission and clean air testing; federally mandated vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures; research in conjunction with industry in the area of computer-based diagnostic software debugging; development of computer data related to computer-based diagnostic systems and computer-based technical information databases; development of training information on federally mandated on-board diagnostic systems, phase II (OBDII); investigation of alternative fuel systems. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of division coordinator.
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430-1 to 8 Technical Investigations in Automotive Technology. Provides opportunities for students to conduct research in such areas as: federally mandated emission and clean air testing; federally mandated vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures; research in conjunction with industry in the area of computer-based diagnostic software debugging; development of computer data related to computer-based diagnostic systems and computer-based technical information databases; development of training information on federally mandated on-board diagnostic systems, phase II (OBDII); investigation of alternative fuel systems. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of division coordinator.
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475-1-8 Special Projects in Automotive Technology. Investigation of contemporary problems and issues within the automotive service field. Example subjects include state and federally mandated vehicle emission laws; safety; required inspection and maintenance procedures; consumer protection legislation - lemon laws; on-board diagnostic systems; hazardous automotive waste materials regulations; automotive retail management systems and procedures. Independent study. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of division coordinator.
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390-3 Management Information Systems for Aerospace Applications. Provides an understanding of various types of Management Information Systems (MIS) currently used in Aerospace Support, focusing on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these. Through this course, the student will become familiar with MIS applications relevant to aerospace product support activities, learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various systems designs, develop problem solving and critical thinking skills as apposite to logistics applications, and acquire knowledge of basic database management, design, and security. Course fee: $20. Prerequisite: AVT 370, 380 or concurrent enrollment, and Information Management Systems 229 or equivalent computer literacy.
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478-3 Aircraft Business and Industry Financial Practices. This class introduces current and future aerospace manufacturing and maintenance professionals to aviation business and finance. This course covers business and economic theory as it applies to a wide range of aviation businesses. Topics of study include a survey of the aviation industry, the application of economic principles to industry forecasts, business finance, and aviation in a global marketplace.
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485-3 Aerospace Maintenance Shop Operations. This course will give the student an in depth sampling of professional practices used within aerospace maintenance facilities and how they pertain to ongoing day to day operations. The exploration will include perspectives from a general aviation maintenance shop, a corporate aviation maintenance shop, an aircraft manufacturer's shop and an airline maintenance shop. Topics may include but not limited to: OSHA safety standards, aircraft ground handling, lifting, storing, fueling, personnel training, manufacturing processes, record keeping, etc. No prerequisites required.
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488-3 Advanced Aerospace Safety Procedures. This course is an introduction to safety management systems that are becoming prevalent and required in the aviation industry. Topics will include the history of SMS, FAA guidelines pertaining to SMS, development and implementation of an SMS and the documentation and record keeping required.
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306-3 Cell Biology. The basic functions of the cell are considered. The biochemical basis and mechanisms of the cellular processes, the functions of the subcellular structures, and their ramifications will be explored in the context of plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: BIOL 200a,b and CHEM 140a or 200 and 201.
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203-3 Crime, Justice and Social Diversity. (University Core Curriculum) This course examines how social heterogeneity and inequality influence the processes involved in the definition and regulation of behavior through law, particularly the criminal law. Factors such as race, ethnicity, gender and class are related to definitions of crime and justice, and to the likelihood of being the victim of crime. The differential influence of the operations and outcomes of the criminal justice system on diverse groups in U.S. society is emphasized.
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203-3 Crime, Justice and Social Diversity. (University Core Curriculum) This course examines how social heterogeneity and inequality influence the processes involved in the definition and regulation of behavior through law, particularly the criminal law. Factors such as race, ethnicity, gender and class are related to definitions of crime and justice, and to the likelihood of being the victim of crime. The differential influence of the operations and outcomes of the criminal justice system on diverse groups in U.S. society is emphasized.
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290-3 Introduction to Criminal Behavior. [IAI Course: CRJ 912] Multidisciplinary study of the etiology and patterning of offender behavior.
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290-3 Introduction to Criminal Behavior. [IAI Course: CRJ 912] Multidisciplinary study of the etiology and patterning of offender behavior.
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310-3 Introduction to Criminal Law. (Same as PARL 315) The nature and theories of law and social control; legal reasoning and case analysis; simple legal research; statutory construction; principles and history of punishment; constitutional, historical, and general legal principles applicable to criminal law.
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316-3 Introduction to Criminal Justice Research. A basic introduction to the scientific perspective, relationship of research and theory, research design, measurement issues, reporting of research and program evaluation. Emphasis on problems peculiar to criminological research. Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CCJ 201 and 290 or consent of instructor.
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317-3 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice. Covers basic statistical issues such as properties of single variables, association between pairs of variables, and statistical inference in relation to criminal justice data. Additional topics, such as analysis of aggregated data and prediction, address specific criminal justice concerns. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290, and 316 or consent of instructor.
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370-3 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. (Same as POLS 370) Using an interdisciplinary social science perspective, course analyzes the history, sources and consequences of domestic and international terrorism and the response by policymakers. Topics include tactics, goals, recruitment and financing of terrorists; the use of military force and legal institutions in dealing with terrorism; comparison of different state responses to terrorism; and international law, human rights, and counter-terrorism.
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415-3 Prevention of Crime and Delinquency. Multidisciplinary analysis of the functions, goals, and effectiveness of measures to forestall delinquency and crime. Etiology of delinquent behaviors as related to community institutions such as police, courts, corrections, mental health clinics, schools, churches, and citizen groups. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290 and 316, or consent of instructor.
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418-3 Criminal Violence. Examination of historical, comparative, cultural and social structural aspects of homicide, robbery, rape and assaults. Course focuses on trends and patterns in criminal violence, the role of firearms, victim/offender relationships and post-arrest processing of the offender in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290 and 316, or consent of instructor.
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492-3 Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice. A forum, geared toward seniors majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice, that focuses on criminal justice issues of concern to students and faculty. May re-enroll for a maximum of 6 credits. (Maximum 3 semester hours per term) Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290, 316, or consent of instructor. Past topics include: Children and the Law, The Death Penalty, Federal Criminal Justice Policy, Myth-busting in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geographic Profiling, Criminal Investigation of Assassination and Terrorism, and Family Violence.)
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492-3 Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice. A forum, geared toward seniors majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice, that focuses on criminal justice issues of concern to students and faculty. May re-enroll for a maximum of 6 credits. (Maximum 3 semester hours per term) Satisfies the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: CCJ 201, 290, 316, or consent of instructor. Past topics include: Children and the Law, The Death Penalty, Federal Criminal Justice Policy, Myth-busting in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geographic Profiling, Criminal Investigation of Assassination and Terrorism, and Family Violence.)
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199-1 The Library as an Information Source. Designed to expose undergraduate students to the basic concepts and structures of the library. This would enable students to use their knowledge in completing reading and term paper assignments as well as in gaining confidence for independent work in the library.
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199-1 The Library as an Information Source. Designed to expose undergraduate students to the basic concepts and structures of the library. This would enable students to use their knowledge in completing reading and term paper assignments as well as in gaining confidence for independent work in the library.
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199-1 The Library as an Information Source. Designed to expose undergraduate students to the basic concepts and structures of the library. This would enable students to use their knowledge in completing reading and term paper assignments as well as in gaining confidence for independent work in the library.
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199-1 The Library as an Information Source. Designed to expose undergraduate students to the basic concepts and structures of the library. This would enable students to use their knowledge in completing reading and term paper assignments as well as in gaining confidence for independent work in the library.
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411-1 Research after College. This course will acquaint students with theoretical concepts and professional resources relating to post-university research. This class will utilize professional and free resources that students will have access to after they graduate. Students will leave this class prepared to conduct research for professional or personal advancement as well as lifelong learning. Critical analysis of materials and resources will be strongly emphasized in the course.
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101-3 Introduction to Oral Communication: Speech, Self and Society. (University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: C2 900] This course provides theory and practical application relevant to students' development of basic oral communication competencies appropriate to a variety of contexts as situated in a culturally diverse world. Course Fee for Digital Materials: $72.
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280-3 Business and Professional Communication. A survey of communication theory pertaining to business and professional settings. Provides practice applicable to interviews, conference briefings, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: CMST 101.
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280-3 Business and Professional Communication. A survey of communication theory pertaining to business and professional settings. Provides practice applicable to interviews, conference briefings, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: CMST 101.
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280-3 Business and Professional Communication. A survey of communication theory pertaining to business and professional settings. Provides practice applicable to interviews, conference briefings, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: CMST 101.
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483-3 Studies in Organizational Communication. Study of communication systems and behaviors within organizations. Consideration of relevance of communication to management operations, employee morale, networks, superior-subordinate relations, production, and organizational climates. Individual research into selected aspects of organizational communication. Prerequisite: CMST 480 or consent of instructor.
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270A-3 to 12 Topics in Cinema & Photography. Various beginning level topics courses Cinema, Photography or Intermedia Arts. A)History/Theory/Criticism. May be repeated up to 12 credits as topics vary.
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349-3 The Cinema. The cinema as a communicative and expressive media. Study of film types illustrated by screenings of selected films. May be repeated as topics vary. Screening fee: $30.
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465-3 Short Cinema Studies. A study of short format narrative (including the short story, the short poem, and the one-act play) as a method for approaching the history and criticism of the short film. Students will learn the methods of film and literary studies, and write papers and deliver oral presentations about those methods. Prerequisite: CP 360B with a grade of C or better. Screening fee: $30.
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468-3 Film Criticism. This course attempts to re-invent film criticism, forging a middle-ground between academic, theoretical writing about the cinema and popular journalism. Students will learn how to apply the methods of academic film studies to films in current release, designed by their studios to make money and win Oscars. Students will learn how to think, write, and speak with clarity and sophistication about films in a timely manner, as they are being discussed by the general population. Prerequisite: CP 101 with a grade of B or better.
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434-3 Learning From Data. An introduction to classical machine learning theory and practical techniques. Topics to be covered include computational learning theory (VC theory), linear classification and regression models, SVMs and kernel methods, decision trees, the bias-variance tradeoff, overfitting, and regularization. Prerequisites: CS 330 with a grade of C or better or graduate standing.
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435-3 Problems in Dental Hygiene Education and Management. (Same as RAD 435) The purpose of this course is to identify problems/issues within Dental Hygiene Education and Management and to present viable solutions to those problems/issues. Utilizing scholarly research and correlative research from other fields, the student will engage in integrated problem solving. This is an independent study course, conducted under the direction of a faculty member, and is a writing intensive course.
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480-3 The U.S. Health Care System. (Same as HCM 360, RAD 480) A study of the major components which comprise the U.S. health care system. This course will focus primarily on basic terminology, history, settings, personnel, utilization of services, and managerial epidemiology.
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102-3 East Asian Civilization. (University Core Curriculum) An introduction to East Asian cultural traditions, literature, philosophy, history, art and social organization of China and Japan.
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392-1 to 6 Electrical Engineering Cooperative Education. Supervised work experience in industry, government or in a professional organization. Students work with on-site supervisor and faculty adviser. Reports are required from the student and the employer. Hours do not count toward degree requirements. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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481-3 Wind and Solar Energy Power Systems. (Same as ECE 581) This course introduces students to wind and solar energy power systems. Planning of wind generation; and operation of wind generators, mechanical and electrical design, power conditioning, control and protection. Planning, operation and design of electric solar plants; power conditioning, control and protection. Prerequisite: ECE 385.
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113-3 Economics of Contemporary Social Issues. (University Core Curriculum) An examination of the basic economic problems confronting United States society and the world today. The analysis is undertaken utilizing fundamental economic concepts with emphasis on alternative economic policies. Topics as diverse as health care, the national debt, crime, pollution and international trade are addressed.
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240-3 Introduction to Microeconomics. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Study of businesses, consumers, and the government and their effects on prices, output and income distribution. Current economic problems will be used as illustrative examples. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science re-quirement in lieu of Economics 113.
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241-3 Introduction to Macroeconomics. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Determination of income, employment, output and price levels in the national economy; government taxation, expenditure, and monetary policies to solve problems such as inflation and unemployment. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social Science requirement in lieu of Economics 113.
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302I-3 History and Philosophy of the World?s Economic Systems. (University Core Curriculum) An investigation into how economic systems coexist with, and determine, or are determined by, the political and social structures in internationally diverse countries. Utilizing both economic concepts and an institutional approach the evolution of systems in nations such as Russia, Japan, the United States, China and others will be explored.
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304B-4 Network Theory and Application. Course covers phasor transform methods for AC networks, dependent sources, source conversions, mesh and nodal analysis, AC bridges, superposition, Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem and delta-wye conversion. The course analyzes RC transient response and pulse characteristics. It presents and solves ideal OP AMP circuits. Fourier series theory for non-sinusoidal signals. Laboratory teaches instrument usage. Prerequisite: EET 304A, MATH 150. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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332B-4 AC Electric Machines and Power Systems. The theory and operation of AC machines and industrial power systems with emphasis on testing and measurement of machine characteristics, parameters and efficiency. The course reviews basic AC circuit analysis and introduces three-phase circuit analysis. The course develops power transformer, AC motor, and AC generator models. Laboratory experience using test instruments and software. Prerequisite: EET 304B or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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403B-4 Electronics Application and Design. This course focuses on system-level design and application of electronics circuits. Circuits include linear integrated circuits, quasi-linear circuits, integrated digital circuits, and pulse waveform generating and timing circuits. Topics include power amplifiers, Schmitt triggers, comparators, timers, and active filters. A design laboratory allows students to implement several design projects with increasing complexity. Prerequisite: EET 403A. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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438B-4 Sequential Digital Control and Data Acquisition. Concepts and components used in data acquisition and sequential control systems. The course covers sensors, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog conversion devices, relay logic design and programmable logic controllers. A laboratory demonstrates lecture topics and gives students experience with data acquisition and control languages and ladder logic programming within a design team. Prerequisite: EET 438A, CS 202. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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101-3 English Composition I. (University Core Curriculum) This course provides students with the rhetorical foundations that prepare them for the demands of academic and professional writing. To this end, English Composition I teaches students how to recognize and deploy the strategies and processes that translate into effective written products in a variety of contexts for a variety of purposes. Class discussion and readings focus on the function and scope of literacy in professional and personal contexts. Prerequisite: English 100 with a minimum grade of C or placement by a combination of ACT score and Writing Placement Exam, or by diagnostic essay exam given the first week of this class.
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102-3 English Composition II. (University Core Curriculum) The second course in the two-course sequence of composition courses required of all students in the University. Using culturally diverse reading materials, the course focuses on the kinds of writing students will do in the University and in the world outside the University. The emphasis is on helping students understand the purpose of research, develop methods of research (using both primary and secondary sources), and report their findings in the appropriate form. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. To receive credit in the University Core Curriculum, a student must earn a C or better in English 102.
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204-3 Literary Perspective on the Modern World. (University Core Curriculum) This course introduces the literature of the twentieth century using representative works from the beginning through the close of the century. Course material may be drawn from fiction, verse, and drama, as well as including examples from supporting media (film, performance). Course may be taken as a sequence to English 121, "The Western Literary Tradition", but 121 is not a prerequisite for this course.
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212-3 Introduction to American Studies. (Same as HIST 212) (University Core Curriculum) Offers interdisciplinary approach to the study of America and American selfhood, and thus to the central question, "What is an American?". Texts range from novels and films to museums and shopping malls. Issues range from multiculturalism to abstract notions such as citizenship and authenticity. Fulfills central requirement for American Studies Minor.
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225-3 Women in Literature. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Examines the ways in which women are portrayed in literature, especially in twentieth-century novels, drama, short fiction, and poetry written by women. Prerequisite: 102 or 120. Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Multicultural requirement in lieu of English 205.
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290-3 Intermediate Analytical Writing. Offers students practice and reflection in analytical, argumentative and expository writing. Emphasis is placed on understanding the writing and analytical processes necessary for effective integration of findings and arguments into reasoned written statements. Prerequisite: 101 and 102; or 120; or equivalent.
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404-3 Communication Systems Management. Coverage of a broad range of material that will introduce the student to maintenance, evaluation, installation, troubleshooting and management of communications equipment, with an emphasis on computer networks. This course will also provide advanced knowledge about the theory of operation, terminology and the underlying principles associated with the transmission of voice, data and video information through telephone, satellite and cellular radio communications equipment. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: 305 or Information Systems Technologies 335.
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310-3 Insurance. Fundamentals of insurance and risk management including a study of selected insurance contracts and alternative methods of controlling risk exposures. Prerequisite: junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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322-3 Real Estate Appraisal. The techniques and art of real estate valuation using market comparison, cost, and income approaches. Includes appraisal principles, procedures, and applications. Prerequisite: 320 or consent of instructor, junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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330-3 Introduction to Finance. Study of issuance, distribution, and purchase of financial claims including the topics of financial management, financial markets, and financial investments. Prerequisite: Accounting 230, Economics 240, Accounting or Management 208, junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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331-3 Investments. Survey of the problems and procedures of investment management; types of investment risks; investment problems of the individual as well as the corporation. Prerequisite: 330 with a grade of C or better; junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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350-3 Small Business Financing. Financing problems involved in raising venture capital, debt type funds, expansion funds, and government sponsored funding. Budgeting, working capital management, and fixed asset planning are covered. Prerequisite: Accounting 230, Economics 240, junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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370-3 Deaf Culture. This course is designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) literature and the history of Deaf culture. Information about the Deaf community, Deaf culture and history, ASL literature, including sign poetry and storytelling, folklore, and Deaf Theater will be covered.
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210-3 Freshwater Angling and Aquatic Resource Management. This course will provide an introduction to angling in Illinois ponds, lakes, and streams/rivers. Emphasis will focus on angling techniques, equipment, and habitat requirements necessary for freshwater game species in Illinois' waters. Threats and challenges toward the future of angling will also be discussed highlighting emerging diseases, fishing pressure, resource competition, aquatic weed control, and water quality. The course is offered online only.
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230-3 Introduction to Water Resources. Introduction to the distribution, management, and quality of water resources. Emphasis on the hydrologic cycle, the watershed as a unit of management, water supply and treatment, and the functions of aquatic ecosystems including rivers, streams, aquifers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.
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314-3 Insect, Abiotic, and Other Stresses Within the Forest. The impact, recognition, and control of destructive forces within the forest environment. Emphasis placed upon stresses due to climatic factors, macroparasitic plants, chemical injury, pollution, animal damage, and forest insect pests. Prerequisite: 331, Plant Biology 200, and Zoology 118 or consent of instructor.
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375-3 Wildlife and Natural Resource Enterprise Management. Introduction to the field of wildlife and natural resource enterprise management in North America. Special emphasis will be placed on hunting as a source of generating revenue through leases, habitat consulting, and outfitting. The course will also offer an opportunity to explore outdoor recreation based tourism and recreational real estate.
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104-3 Weather, Climate, and Society. (University Core Curriculum) A scientific introduction to the physical processes responsible for weather and climate and the application of fundamental scientific skills to address aspects of weather and climate that are of particular importance to society at large. Lab fee: $20.
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104-3 Weather, Climate, and Society. (University Core Curriculum) A scientific introduction to the physical processes responsible for weather and climate and the application of fundamental scientific skills to address aspects of weather and climate that are of particular importance to society at large. Lab fee: $20.
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405-3 Introduction to Aging and Rehabilitation. (Same as REHB 405) Introduction to the field of aging. Including social, political, economic and legal issues pertinent to an aging society and rehabilitation.
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428-3 Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults. (Same as KIN 428) This course is designed to introduce the student to physical changes of the older person with reference to activity and exercise and to teach the student about rational activity and exercise programs for the older person with consideration of the care and prevention of typical injuries that may occur with such programs.
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360-3 The U.S. Health Care System. A study of the major components which comprise the U.S. health care system. This course will focus primarily on basic terminology, history, settings, personnel and utilization of services.
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360-3 The U.S. Health Care System. A study of the major components which comprise the U.S. health care system. This course will focus primarily on basic terminology, history, settings, personnel and utilization of services.
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364-3 Health Care Supervision. A course dealing with the problems of management of the small working unit (division, department, section, etc.) within a larger health care agency. Included items will be unit goals, identification of problems, staffing needs, monitoring of work progress, unit communications and interpersonal relations within the unit. Prerequisite: School of Allied Health major.
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368-3 Health Care Coding Procedures I. This course is a study of the major components and processes involved with medical coding as required for the reimbursement of health care services and for capturing data for information and informatics used in managerial decision making within the health care industry. Medical documentation, ICD-9/10-CM coding, CPT coding, HCPCS, the claims processes will be covered through hands-on course exercises and case studies. Prerequisites: AH 105, HCM 360, HCM 366 with grades of C or better.
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375-3 Analysis and Evaluation of Health Care Services. An examination of theory and practices in evaluation of health care programs. Special attention is given to identifying program objectives, measuring performance, and designing evaluation studies. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis and evaluation are covered (quasi-experiments, cost-effectiveness analysis and participant observation). Prerequisite: UCC mathematics, an approved statistics course, and HCM 381.
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375-3 Analysis and Evaluation of Health Care Services. An examination of theory and practices in evaluation of health care programs. Special attention is given to identifying program objectives, measuring performance, and designing evaluation studies. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis and evaluation are covered (quasi-experiments, cost-effectiveness analysis and participant observation). Prerequisite: UCC mathematics, an approved statistics course, and HCM 381.
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385-3 Fiscal Aspects of Health Facilities. An introduction to the fiscal problems in the administration of health care facilities. Special emphasis is placed on health care reimbursement, working capital, financial statements, and accounting/monetary control for the health care industry. Prerequisite: Health Care Management major or minor, UCC Mathematics, Accounting 210 or 220.
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385-3 Fiscal Aspects of Health Facilities. An introduction to the fiscal problems in the administration of health care facilities. Special emphasis is placed on health care reimbursement, working capital, financial statements, and accounting/monetary control for the health care industry. Prerequisite: Health Care Management major or minor, UCC Mathematics, Accounting 210 or 220.
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413-3 Long Term Care Administration. A study of the principles of nursing home management and assisted living services which examines administrative and staffing functions relating to clients, community, public policy, programming and financing. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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413-3 Long Term Care Administration. A study of the principles of nursing home management and assisted living services which examines administrative and staffing functions relating to clients, community, public policy, programming and financing. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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420-3 Ethical Issues in Health Care Organizations. This course introduces students to the various existing and emerging ethical issues that arise in the management and delivery of health care services. Emphasis in this course will be placed on the examination of organizational ethics in health care organizations and on the ethical dilemmas confronting the individuals who manage them. Attention will be given to the relationship among ethics and organizational structure, culture, and mission and with the external environment. Students will apply ethical principles and decision making processes to a series of cases involving ethical dilemmas encountered by individual managers as well as by health care organizations. May be independent study. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: School of Allied Health major.
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421-1 to 3 Professional Practice in Health Care Management. Introduces the students to topics of professionalism, with emphasis on elements involved in obtaining a position within the health care industry. Career development activities include personal inventories, placement services, interviewing techniques, resumes, letters of application, references and employment tests. Each student will develop a portfolio of professional information related to career goals. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: Health Care Management major or minor.
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422-1 to 12 Health Care Management Internship. Each student will be assigned to a University approved health care organization engaged in activities related to health care management and to the student's career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the preceptor. Each student will have a project(s) assigned that is a work project, is managerial/analytical, and is of value to the organization. Report, log, and evaluations are required. Hours and credits are to be arranged individually. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C in all Health Care Management courses.
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461-3 Introduction to Physician Practice Operations. An introductory course designed to examine the different aspects of operating a physician's practice. Focus is placed on licensing and professional regulation; selection of HMOs, PPOs, and other managed care programs; medical records and regulatory compliance; community outreach required for building a medical practice, and practical development of templates for practice activities such as streamlined appointment scheduling and encounter forms. Not for graduate credit.
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462-3 Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act. An exploration of the history of US healthcare reform attempts and the landmark healthcare reform legislation known as the Affordable Care Act. Focus is on the impact on healthcare organizations, employers, insurers, individuals, and medical practice, as well as the impact on the economy. Changes to Medicare, Medicaid, long term care, abortion, dental care, mental health, and the delivery of care, Accountable Care Organizations (ACO's), will be examined. Not for graduate credit.
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468-3 Health Care Coding Procedures II. Advanced course in medical coding and auditing. This course examines coding audits associated with regulatory bodies such as OIG, DOJ, CMS, and RAC. Students will learn to extract specific clinical data and utilize it for quality improvement initiatives, data analytics, patient marketing, reporting mechanisms, audits, and managerial decision making. Emphasis is placed on calculating and reporting healthcare outcomes and the legalities/ethical challenges of accurate medical coding for HER, physician practices, hospitals, hospice, and other organizations that provide health care services. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: HCM 368 with a grade of C or better.
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499-1 to 6 Individual Study. Provides third or fourth year health care management students with the opportunity to develop a special program of studies to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring program faculty member approved by the HCM Academic Review committee. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to HCM majors.
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110-3 Twentieth Century America. (University Core Curriculum) The history of the United States since 1900. Surveys cultural, social, economic and political development, with special emphasis on domestic pluralism and changing international roles.
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207-3 World History. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) An investigation of select issues in societies of the world from pre-history through the 20th century, with a focus on primary source interpretation.
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212-3 Introduction to American Studies. (Same as ENGL 212) (University Core Curriculum) Offers interdisciplinary approach to the study of America and American selfhood, and thus to the central question, "What is an American?". Texts range from novels and films to museums and shopping malls. Issues range from multiculturalism to abstract notions such as citizenship and authenticity. Fulfills central requirement for American Studies Minor.
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473-3 Comparative Slavery. (Same as Black American Studies 473) A comparative study of slavery from antiquity to its abolition in the 19th century with the differing socio-cultural, political and economic contexts; organized chronologically, regionally and thematically.
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485-3 Revolutions in the Middle East. (Same as HIST 485H) This class examines aspects of revolutions and revolutionary attempts in the history of the modern Middle East. Recognizing revolution as a global phenomenon, it begins by considering a variety of historical and theoretical approaches to understanding revolutions. It asks questions such as what constitutes a revolution, what contexts and causes lead to revolutions, and what effects revolutions engender. It then examines revolutions in the modern Middle East more closely by focusing on several specific cases such as the Ottoman and Iranian constitutional revolutions, the secular revolutionary experiment in early twentieth-century Turkey, attempts at a socialist revolution in the Arab world, the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and the Arab Spring. Not open to freshmen.
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101-2 Personal Nutrition. (University Core Curriculum) This course integrates nutrition and promotion of health through prevention of disease and will answer questions found daily in the media regarding nutrition. Topics emphasized are functions of basic nutrients, impact of culture, gender, ethnicity, social environments and lifestyle on nutrition and health.
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469-3 Organic Gardening. (Same as PSAS 469) This class will focus on the philosophical background of organic farming, as well as the biological, environmental and social factors involved in organic food production. The student will learn the basic principles of successful organic gardening without the need to use man-made synthetic chemical sprays and fertilizers. Topics covered will include soils and organic fertilizers, composting and mulches, companion planting and crop rotation, organic cultivation of fruit, vegetable and ornamental flowers/shrubs, organic pest and disease control, permaculture, and organic garden planting design and maintenance.
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156-3 Fundamentals of Foods. An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of food preparation.
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206-1 Food Service Sanitation. (Same as HND 206) Basic sanitation principles and application in food service. Employee sanitation training, sanitation standards and safety regulations in the food service will be part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible for the sanitation certificate national exam.
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302-3 Dimensions of Tourism. In-depth examination of the components of the travel and tourism industry, motivators to travel, and the various market segments. Also covers analysis of the economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts to tourism. Prerequisite: 202 or consent of instructor.
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330-3 Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry. Presents managerial accounting concepts and explains how they apply to the hospitality industry. The contents reflect the uniform system of accounts for the lodging and food service industries. Prerequisite: HTA 202, ACCT 210 or ACCT 220. Restricted to Hospitality and Tourism Administration majors.
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335-3 Beverage Management. Introduction to beers, wines and spirits. Legal responsibilities of alcohol service. Introduction to responsible beverage service and management. Lab fee: $20. Prerequisite: Restricted to hospitality and tourism administration majors only or consent of instructor.
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340-3 Social Media Communications in Tourism. This course will introduce students to the different social and new media platforms being used in marketing and communications within the tourism and related industries. Students will utilize the different platforms, and learn to integrate them appropriately into existing business models and communications strategies. Metrics, analytics, and optimization will be examined. Students will be required to maintain accounts with various social media platforms.
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350-3 Event Entertainment and Production. Focus on entertainment production and management for large and small events. Research and design techniques, as well as coordination of event entertainment will be explored.
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355-3 Sports Event Management. Illustrates ways to create and implement successful sporting events and turn them into financially sound productions. Sporting events at all levels, from community to global, will be examined.
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380-3 Hospitality Human Resources. The study of practices related to the management and development of human resources in the hospitality industry. Contemporary management issues specifically addressing the employment challenges in hospitality and tourism will be covered. Prerequisite: 202, Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism or consent of instructor.
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435-3 Hospitality Marketing Management. This course concentrates on marketing for hotels, restaurants and tourism. Problems and characteristics specific to the students will be able to develop a comprehensive strategy for marketing a hospitality operation. The starting point for the hospitality industry will be examined. By the end of the course students will be able to develop a comprehensive strategy for marketing a hospitality operation. The starting point for the development of hospitality marketing strategy assumes basic marketing knowledge has been derived from completing a previous marketing course. Prerequisite: 202 or 302 and Marketing 304.
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440-3 Hospitality Risk Managment. Introduction to risk management, security, liability and contract management applicable to the awareness and/or operations of hotels, restraurants and resorts. Prerequisite: Specialization in hospitality and tourism, 202, Management 304 or consent of instructor.
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461-3 Service Organization and Management. (Same as HND 461) Managerial aspects of the hospitality industry as related to provision of quality service. Organizational structures, management techniques, decision-making abilities, ethics, leadership, and human resource issues are examined. Prerequisite: Management 304 or Psychology 323 or consent of instructor.
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470-3 Hospitality Facilities Management. The course provides a comprehensive survey to manage the physical plants of hotels and food service establishments by working with the engineering and maintenance division in an effective and efficient manner. Areas of emphasis will include maintenance, energy conservation, environmental impact, and facilities management, with specific issues such as maintenance needs as they affect operations, property expenditures and resources, and a balance between guest satisfaction and environmental sustainability being addressed. Prerequisite: HTA 202.
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374-3 Materials and Specifications. A study of materials and finishes applicable to the interior environment including production methods, limitations, quality control, application and uses. Emphasis is on specification for commercial interiors and liability issues for designers. Co-requisite with ID 372. Restricted to major in Interior Design.
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208-3 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes. [IAI Course: IND 913] Introduction to the basic processes, equipment, and material used in manufacturing. Includes plastics, metal removal, materials joining, casting, and some of the newer processes. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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305-3 Industrial Safety. Principles of industrial accident prevention; accident statistics and costs; appraising safety performance; recognizing industrial hazards and recommending safeguards. Includes a study of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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340-3 Introduction to Supervision. Analysis of problems of supervisors. Topics include leadership, motivation, communication, grievances, training, discipline, group and individual effectiveness, and labor relations. This course is designed to introduce the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and managers in the workplace. In addition, this course is designed to prepare persons who are or intend to become supervisors in business, industry, government, or in the service industry. Prerequisites: none. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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376-3 Supply Chain Operations and Logistics. The objective of this course is to introduce the basic principles and techniques of supply chain operations and logistics. Major topics covered include overview of supply chain management, roles of logistics in supply chains, global dimensions of supply chains, demand management, order management and customer service, managing inventory in the supply chain, transportation, distribution, and other modern supply chain management techniques and issues. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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390-3 Cost Estimating. (Same as ET 390) Study of the techniques of cost estimation for products, processes, equipment, projects, and systems. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or equivalent. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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442-3 Fundamentals of Leadership. This course is designed to provide an introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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442-3 Fundamentals of Leadership. This course is designed to provide an introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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445-3 Computer-Aided Manufacturing. (Same as ET 445) Introduction to the use of computers in the manufacturing of products. Includes the study of direct and computer numerical control of machine tools as well as interaction with process planning, inventory control and quality control. Laboratory. Prerequisite: IMAE 208, MATH 108 or equivalent. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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455-3 Industrial Robotics. (Same as ET 455) Study of robotics within a wide variety of application areas. Topics covered include classification of robots, sensor technology, machine vision; control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs); robot safety and maintenance; and economic justification of robotic systems. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or equivalent. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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470B-3 Six Sigma Green Belt II. The objective of this course is to provide the student with a complete coverage of the statistical and analytical tools used and applied in the "Six Sigma" methodology at the green-belt level. Topics include: discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions, statistical process control tools, quality control charts, process capability analysis, gauge and measurement capability studies, cumulative sum control charts and exponentially-weighted moving average control charts. Prerequisite: IMAE 307 or equivalent, IMAE 470A or consent of instructor. Restricted to Junior/Senior standing. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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480-3 Six Sigma Black Belt. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a comprehensive coverage of the knowledge areas and tools of Six Sigma beyond green-belt training, focusing on descriptive and analytical methods to deal with variability including point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and design of experiments. Topics include: confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance, single factor experiments, and block design of experiments. Prerequisite: IMAE 307 or equivalent, IMAE 470B. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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492-1 to 6 Special Problems in Industry. Special opportunity for students to obtain assistance and guidance in the investigation and solution of selected industrial problems. Not for graduate credit. Special approval needed from the instructor. Restricted to College of Engineering students or departmental approval required.
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216-3 Information Security Fundamentals. This course provides students in technical programs with an introduction to a broad range of information security concepts. Students will learn concepts required for the CompTIA Security+ certification. These include the following domains: network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control and identity management, and cryptography. Lecture and lab.
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224-3 LAN Installation and Administration. This course takes a lab/lecture approach which leads the student through a series of activities involved in the installation of a local area network (LAN). The student will be introduced to various LAN designs, communication protocols, network certification requirements, as well as procedures for selecting, installing and managing a LAN. Lecture and Laboratory. Prerequisite: 121.
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229-3 Computing for Business Administration. The successful student will acquire an understanding of information systems concepts and of the use of computers to process business data through solving a variety of business related problems. Emphasis on the computer as a management tool. Lecture one hour, lab two hours.
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335-3 WAN Network Installation and Administration. The installation and integration of multiple network operating systems in a wide area network (WAN). Students will be introduced to a variety of WAN networking devices, protocols, and procedures for installing and configuring a WAN. A variety of applications and hardware will be used to simulate telecommunication and network functions found in typical business enterprise systems. Lecture and Laboratory. Prerequisite: 224.
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365-3 Data Applications and Interpretation. (Same as TRM 383) This course will give students an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved in the statistical treatment of data, including the selection of data sources, the design of statistical studies, the analysis and synthesis of data, and the utilization of data. Students will gain experience in using data for decision-making in their respective professions. Information Systems Technologies majors must earn a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Restricted to Applied Sciences and Arts majors.
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366-3 Applications of Technical Writing. (Same as TRM 316) The course will increase students' abilities in communicating various workplace documents common to technical disciplines. Oral presentations use computerized presentation software. The course is designed to meet the writing portion of the college's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101; Restricted to Applied Sciences and Arts majors.
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417-3 Wireless Communications and Security. (Same as EST 404) This course provides a comprehensive overview of wireless communications through an examination of the wireless channel, signal modulation, encoding and transmission techniques, antennae theory and error control. Uses of wireless technologies in local, personal and mobile networks will be examined. An emphasis will be placed on security measures and techniques in wireless communications. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ISAT 216 and ISAT 224, each with a grade of C or better. Restricted to IST major.
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418-3 Cloud Infrastructure and Data Center Technologies. During this course, students will sample the certification curriculum and materials from a variety of industry leading virtualization and data center products, technologies, and services. Students will learn about storage, computing, and network equipment required for cloud deployments. The class will use lab exercises to learn cloud and data center concepts using products and resources from many industry leaders using virtualization platforms. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ISAT 224 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to IST major.
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419-1 to 12 Occupational Internship. Each student is required to secure an internship at a business/industry work site which relates to the student's academic program and career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator, and will also complete reports and assignments. Minimum of 4 credit hours required for Information Systems Technologies majors. Grade of C or better required. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: ISAT 365 and 366.
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209-3 Introduction to Programming. This course is designed to introduce students to the design and development of logical solutions to business information processing problems. Upon completion, students will be able to develop algorithms, draw flowcharts and process files and tables using an appropriate computer programming language. Lecture two hours and lab one hour. Prerequisite: 109 (may be taken concurrently).
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312-3 Programming II. This course is designed to enable the student to use advanced programming techniques in the design and implementation of business application programs. Topics will include object-oriented programming, classes, inheritance, graphic user interfaces, and database access. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: 209.
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334-3 Database Processing. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of advanced database processing concepts and various database management systems. Topics will include data modeling, database design, database implementation using a relational database management system, database administration, and distributed processing. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: 234 or equivalent; and Information Systems Technologies major or Information Technology minor.
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336-3 Web-based Applications in Information Systems. This course is designed to assist students in utilizing powerful web application software products and the fundamentals of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Students will create complex business documents, informational documents, and entertainment presentations for online use within graphical user interface (GUI) environment (web browsers). Students will learn to import and export items; perform net searches; and scan, manipulate, and create images. Students will utilize critical analysis and thinking skills to examine and evaluate current online web pages and become aware of what constitutes a "good" web presence. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: 209 or equivalent, Information Systems Technologies major or Information Technology minor.
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404-3 Information Technology Project Management. Combines theory and techniques of project management emphasizing information technology applications. The course adheres to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) using case studies to cover the PMBOK process areas. Students will apply project management skills. Course concepts are strengthened by the use of automated project management software. A grade of C or better is required. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: IST 232, 301.
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412-3 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Information Systems. This course examines planning, implementation, and evaluation of information systems. Topics will detail information systems from the perspective of end-users through various methods, including studying the development and implementation processes, designing strategies to meet end-user needs, and implementing a field-based product. Grade of C or better is required. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisites: IST 232, 301, 334, ISAT 365, 366; IST major.
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301-3 Principles of Advertising/IMC. An introduction to integrated marketing communications elements, including advertising, direct response, sales promotion and marketing public relations, and their functions in today's communication environment. Explores research, media and message elements involved in the creation of a campaign; governmental regulations; and social and economic considerations.
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302-3 Copywriting for Advertising/IMC. Study of the principles and practice in the writing of copy and visual design of persuasive messages such as advertising, sales promotion, direct response, marketing public relations and others. Includes writing for print and broadcast media, across products and services and oral pres-entation of materials. Lab fee: $42. Prerequisite: ACTE English subscore of 22 or higher or grade of C or higher in English 290 or Linguistics 290 and Journalism 301 and typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
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306I-3 International Media Systems. (University Core Curriculum) An overview of the mass media systems of the world; comparison of theoretical models and actual practice. Explores differing conceptual models of the mass media and their underlying philosophies; actual operations of different press systems with specific economic, political and cultural structures including historical development and current status. Not open to students with credit in 401.
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334-3 Ethics in Media, Culture and Society. The purpose of this course is to discuss what it means to act ethically. Does it mean anything more than doing what is right? Are ethics for a lawyer different from a journalist or priest or doctor? How does society decide what is ethical behavior and what is not?
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396-3 Publishing to the World Wide Web. The class provides instruction in designing for the WWW. Students learn the basics of HTML, and are provided an opportunity to develop literacy in networked, interactive communication. Students learn the basics of good interface design and apply these skills in interactive multimedia such as interactive news and information display, training development, business marketing applications, asynchronous learning materials, and entertainment products.
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396-3 Publishing to the World Wide Web. The class provides instruction in designing for the WWW. Students learn the basics of HTML, and are provided an opportunity to develop literacy in networked, interactive communication. Students learn the basics of good interface design and apply these skills in interactive multimedia such as interactive news and information display, training development, business marketing applications, asynchronous learning materials, and entertainment products.
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409-3 Specialized Topics in Advertising/IMC. New developments in advertising and integrated marketing communications. Topics change each term. Students should check specific topic and any special requirements and prerequisites before enrolling. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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419-3 Specialized Topics in News Reporting. Develops detailed reporting expertise in such topics as business, environment, education, arts and entertainment, health and medicine, sports, public journalism, etc. Lab fee: $42. Prerequisite: 311 or consent of instructor.
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200-3 History of Sport in the United States. This course examines the development and significance of sport from 18th century Colonial America to the early 21st century United States. Factors such as religion, social and economic systems, urbanization, development of higher education, sport governance structures, gender, race, and ideas concerning the body are examined, and their impact upon sport is considered.
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300-3 Musculoskeletal Anatomy. A fundamental study of the human body and its parts with special emphasis on bone, muscle and tissues. Lab fee: $10.
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324-2 Essentials of Athletic Training. This course provides basic information regarding prevention, recognition, first aid, taping and wrapping of athletic injuries. The student will be required to successfully demonstrate basic strapping techniques, bandaging, splinting and CPR. The course leads to certification in first aid and CPR. Lab fee: $15. Certification fees payable to the local organization will be collected in class.
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324-2 Essentials of Athletic Training. This course provides basic information regarding prevention, recognition, first aid, taping and wrapping of athletic injuries. The student will be required to successfully demonstrate basic strapping techniques, bandaging, splinting and CPR. The course leads to certification in first aid and CPR. Lab fee: $15. Certification fees payable to the local organization will be collected in class.
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342-3 Pharmacology for Sport and Allied Health Professionals. This course is designed to make the allied health and exercise professional aware of the effects of prescription, non-prescription, performance enhancing and street drugs on the performance of physically active persons. Prerequisite: Physiology 201, Chemistry 140A or 200/201.
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345-3 Psychological and Social Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. This course exposes students to psychological and sociological concepts related to sport and physical education contexts. Primarily designed for future physical education teachers and coaches, the class examines how psychological and sociological principles relate to teaching and coaching contexts.
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381-2 Exercise and Nutrition. This course develops the interrelationship of exercise and nutrition. The course begins with an overview of food nutrients and bioenergetics. It then examines optimal nutrition for physical activity, nutritional ergogenic aids, and weight control and disordered eating. Prerequisite: KIN 320 and junior standing.
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428-3 Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults. This course is designed to introduce the student to physical changes of the older person with reference to activity, exercise and teach the student about rational activity and exercise programs for the older person with consideration of the care and prevention of typical injuries that may occur with such programs.
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101-3 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics. (University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Exponential growth, probability, geometric ideas and other topics. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 107 with a grade of C or better or high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
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101-3 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics. (University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Exponential growth, probability, geometric ideas and other topics. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 107 with a grade of C or better or high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
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101-3 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics. (University Core Curriculum Course) [IAI Course: M1 904] Elementary mathematical principles as they relate to a variety of applications in contemporary society. Exponential growth, probability, geometric ideas and other topics. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 107 with a grade of C or better or high school Geometry and Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better, and satisfactory placement score.
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107-3 Intermediate Algebra. Properties and operations of the number system. Elementary operations with polynomials and factoring. Elementary operations with algebraic fractions. Exponents, roots, and radicals. First and second-degree equations and inequalities. Functions and graphing. Systems of equations and inequalities. Exponential and logarithmic functions. This course does not satisfy the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement and it does not count toward the 120 hours needed for graduation. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra.
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107-3 Intermediate Algebra. Properties and operations of the number system. Elementary operations with polynomials and factoring. Elementary operations with algebraic fractions. Exponents, roots, and radicals. First and second-degree equations and inequalities. Functions and graphing. Systems of equations and inequalities. Exponential and logarithmic functions. This course does not satisfy the University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement and it does not count toward the 120 hours needed for graduation. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra.
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108-3 College Algebra. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) The algebra of functions (polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic), graphing, conic sections, solving equations including systems. Credit is not given for both 108 and 111. Prerequisite: 107 or three years of college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II with a C or better. New students must present satisfactory placement scores or obtain the permission of the department of mathematics.
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108-3 College Algebra. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) The algebra of functions (polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic), graphing, conic sections, solving equations including systems. Credit is not given for both 108 and 111. Prerequisite: 107 or three years of college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II with a C or better. New students must present satisfactory placement scores or obtain the permission of the department of mathematics.
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109-3 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, conic sections, polar coordinates. Credit is not given for both 109 and 111. Prerequisite: 108 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. New students must present satisfactory placement score or obtain the permission of the Department of Mathematics. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement in lieu of 110 or 113.
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139-3 Finite Mathematics. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Set concepts and operations, combinations, permutations, elementary probability theory including Bayes formula, linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, Gauss-Jordan row reduction, introduction to linear programming. This course does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 108 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better. New students must also present satisfactory placement scores or obtain the permission of the department of mathematics. Satisfies UCC Mathematics in lieu of 110 or 113.
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140-4 Short Course in Calculus. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Techniques of differentiation, increasing and decreasing functions, curve sketching, max-min problems in business and social science; partial derivatives, LaGrange multipliers, elementary techniques of integration. Credit hours for both 140 and 141 may not be applied to fulfillment of degree requirements. No credit hours for 140 may be applied to fulfillment of degree requirements if there is prior credit in 150. Does not count towards the major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 108 (or three years of high school college preparatory mathematics including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) with a grade of C or better. New students must present satisfactory placement scores or obtain the permission of the department of mathematics. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement in lieu of 110 or 113.
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150-4 Calculus I. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Treatment of the major concepts and techniques of single-variable calculus, with careful statements but few proofs. Differential and integral calculus of the elementary functions with associated analytic geometry. If there is prior credit in 140 or 141 only 2 hours credit for 150 may be applied to graduation requirements. Prerequisite: 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Students must present satisfactory placement scores or obtain the permission of the department of Mathematics. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirements in lieu of 110 or 113.
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200-3 Media and Information Literacy. (University Core Curriculum) The course will introduce students to the many roles media have in everyday lives, and their influence on individuals and societies. It will provide skills to critically analyze various contents offered by media (e.g., news, advertising, video games, facebook pages)-in all its forms: television, radio, print, internet, and mobile media; and an understanding of the institutions that produce these media and their economic and political interests. In this course we will ask ourselves: what does an educated person need to know about media today in order to take full advantage of everything they are offering us, and yet guard against potential negative influences?
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497-1 to 6 Special Interdisciplinary Study. Designed to offer and test new and experimental courses and series of courses within the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts. Incorporation course fee: $25.
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497-1 to 6 Special Interdisciplinary Study. Designed to offer and test new and experimental courses and series of courses within the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts. Incorporation course fee: $25.
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202-3 Business Communications. (Same as WED 302) Creating and managing written and oral administrative communications including the analysis, planning and practice of composing different types of internal and external communications in various administrative and business contexts. To successfully complete this course, a communication competency examination (additional fee required) must be passed with at least 70% accuracy prior to University course drop date. Prerequisite: English 101 and 102 or equivalent.
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341-3 Organizational Behavior. The study of human problems in administration including the analyses of individual, group, and inter-group relations under a broad range of organizational settings. Theory and case analyses. Prerequisite: ACCT/MGMT 208, MGMT 304, junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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345-3 Computer Information Systems. Integrates topics of management and organization, information, computers, and the systems approach. Emphasizes planning, design, and implementation of information systems to aid management decision making. Application of computer techniques to develop, manipulate, and analyze system models. Prerequisite: Computer Science 200b or Information Systems and Applied Technologies 229, junior standing, and must be a College of Business major or Management minor.
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350-3 Small Business Management. Identification of small business, its importance and relationship to the United States economy, and the opportunities and requirements unique to operation and management. Personal characteristics, interpersonal relationships, organizational systems, and decision-making processes are examined for their contribution to the success or failure of the firm. Prerequisite: junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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380-3 Managing Information Systems. Management issues related to information and information technology that confront today's diverse organizations. Topics include integration and use of information systems within organizations and organizational partners, business planning for information systems, legal and ethical considerations with information systems, social and technological trends. Prerequisite: MGMT 345 with a grade of C or better and junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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385-3 Personnel and Human Resources Management. (Same as Psychology 322) An introduction to the development, application, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs for the recruitment, selection, development and utilization of human resources in an organization. Prerequisite: ACCT/MGMT 208, MGMT 304; junior standing, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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304-3 Marketing Management. An introduction to various issues involved in managing the firms marketing function in a dynamic business environment. Studies management of issues like branding, pricing, promotion, and distribution to enhance customer value and customer satisfaction. Examines how firms can leverage technology to improve the efficacy of their traditional and e-commerce marketing activities. Prerequisite: junior standing or higher, BUS 302 for College of Business and Administration students; may be taken concurrently, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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305-3 Consumer Behavior. Examines the psychological and sociological factors that influence consumption and decision-making. Studies the practical implications of consumer attitudes and behavior for such marketing activities as merchandising, market research, distribution, product development, pricing, branding, and e-commerce. Prerequisite: junior standing or higher, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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336-3 International Business. Business activities of firms and social organizations are examined in an international/global environment. The course examines the fundamental concepts and principles of international/global business. It analyzes the marketing, finance, accounting, managerial, logistics, and production functions of international/global operations. It examines the changing technological environment as it impacts international/global business, including the realm of e-commerce. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 with a grade of C or better and junior standing or higher, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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363-3 Strategic Promotion and Brand Management. The planning and management of marketing communication activities including advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, packaging and branding. The emphasis in the course is on strategic issues rather than tactical details. A consulting project involving a real client is usually required. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 with a grade of C or better and junior standing or higher, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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435-3 International Marketing. Analysis of international operations. Emphasis on the factors influencing marketing to and within foreign countries and the alternative methods of operations open to international firms including e-commerce. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 with a grade of C or better and junior standing or higher, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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463-3 Advertising Management. Deals with advertising from the viewpoint of business management. Discussion of integrated marketing communication and problems of integrating advertising strategy into the firm's total marketing program. Course discusses the role of advertising in different business environments such as technology driven markets and electronic commerce. Prerequisite: MKTG 304 and MKTG 363 with grades of C or better and junior standing or higher, business major or minor, or consent of department.
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355-3 Embalming Chemistry. The student will study the chemistry of the body, sanitation, toxicology, chemical changes in deceased human remains, disinfection, and embalming fluids. Laboratory experiences in 325A will complement lecture material. Lecture three hours. Co-requisite: MSFS 325A. Prerequisite: Chemistry 106.
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360-4 Advanced Embalming Procedures. The student will study the proper procedures of embalming and other necessary preparations of special cases. Studies will include techniques and procedures used for embalming unique cases such as decomposition cases, burn victims, car accident victims and other traumatic faces of death. Students will be required to submit several written research papers and present oral presentations of specific topics throughout the semester. Lecture four hours. Prerequisite: MSFS 225b.
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036A-1 Guitar Class-Level 1. Designed to develop basic techniques and principles which can be employed in teaching music. Prerequisite: major or minor in music, elementary education, or early childhood education, or consent of instructor.
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103-3 Music Understanding. (University Core Curriculum) A study of the historical development of Western Music and the listening skills necessary to perceive the expressive aspects of each style.
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106-3 The History of Rock and Roll. A history and appreciation of the musical and cultural melting pot of 1950's rock & roll and early 1960's pop. Includes overview of the African American roots and female ancestors and influences on blues, boogie-woogie, jazz, swing, country & western, gospel and popular music, and the crossover success of rhythm & blues acts that marked the true birth of rock & roll. Cultural influences, racial background and gender identification are relevant.
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355-3 Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals. This course, presented in a semester-based distance education format, covers causes of action of criminal liability on the misdemeanor and felony level. Some constitutional law issues raised by a criminal practice will also be addressed. Students will study the procedures of the criminal system from arrest through post-trial motions, sentencing, and appeal. Students will be required to complete several writing projects. Special approval needed from the department.
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101-2 Foundations of Human Health. (University Core Curriculum) This course is designed to examine contemporary health-related issues for all dimensions of the individual - physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual - through focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasis is placed on maintaining or improving quality of life by developing personal and social skills (decision-making, communication, stress management, goal setting) across health education content areas, as well as identifying and accessing appropriate health-related resources.
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312-3 Emotional Health. Introduces knowledge and skills needed to acquire and maintain emotional health. A variety of individual and community issues that occur across the lifespan in our diverse, complex world will be examined.
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334-3 First Aid and CPR. Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary.
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334-3 First Aid and CPR. Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary.
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334-3 First Aid and CPR. Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary.
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334-3 First Aid and CPR. Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary.
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334-3 First Aid and CPR. Provides students with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skill competencies necessary to care for injuries and provide assistance in emergencies. A nationally recognized First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained with successful completion of the course. Purchase of first aid kits and protective equipment are necessary.
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407-3 Substance Use Prevention. Designed to prepare educators to plan, implement and evaluate substance use prevention programs. Emphasizes incidence/prevalence, etiology, risk factors, short- and long-term effects of substance use. Key elements of effective prevention programs are reviewed. Meets requirements of Illinois state law concerning drug education.
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102-3 Introduction to Philosophy. (University Core Curriculum) Introduction to fundamental philosophical issues across a broad spectrum. Problems in metaphysics, epistemology and ethics will be among the areas explored. Emphasis throughout is upon developing in the student an appreciation of the nature of philosophical questioning, analyzing and evaluating arguments and reflecting on the nature of human existence.
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104-3 Ethics. (University Core Curriculum) Introduction to contemporary and perennial problems of personal and social morality, and to methods proposed for their resolution by great thinkers past and present.
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105-3 Elementary Logic. (University Core Curriculum) Study of the traditional and modern methods for evaluating arguments. Applications of logical analysis to practical, scientific and legal reasoning, and to the use of computers.
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303I-3 Philosophy and the Arts. (University Core Curriculum) An interdisciplinary examination of (1) literary and other artistic works which raise philosophic issues and (2) philosophic writings on the relationship between philosophy and literature. Possible topics include: source of and contemporary challenges to the traditional Western idea that literature cannot be or contribute to philosophy; the role of emotion, imagination and aesthetic value in philosophic reasoning; the role of literature in moral philosophy; and philosophic issues of interpretation.
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201-3 Human Physiology. (University Core Curriculum course) A course which relates the normal function of the human body to the disruptions which occur in a variety of disease states. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have taken 310. With 208 (if not used for health) satisfies University Core Curriculum Science Group II requirement.
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301-4 Survey of Human Anatomy. Lectures, demonstrations, and observations of the prosected body, plus experiences in the anatomy laboratory. Course is designed for students in nursing, mortuary science, biological science, and related disciplines. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. Not open to students who have taken 300. Lab fee: $20.
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101-3 Physics that Changed the World. (University Core Curriculum) This course will survey some of the most important developments in physics which have occurred over the past two millennia. Along the way, students will be introduced to fundamental physical principles such as energy conservation. Topics will include early astronomy, laws of motion, electricity, magnetism, waves, quantum mechanics and relatively. Lab fee: $10.
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103-3 Astronomy. (University Core Curriculum) Fundamental concepts of the physical sciences are used in the exploration of the observable universe. Studies include the history and techniques of astronomy, planets, stars, black holes, galaxies and cosmology. Lectures are supplemented by outdoor astronomical observations and/or indoor laboratory exercises. Lab fee: $10.
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203A-3 College Physics. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Mechanics, heat, and sound. Prerequisite: completing with grade C or better Math 109 or 111 or 125 or 140 or 150. Physics 203 a or b with Physics 253 satisfies a Science Group I Core Curriculum requirement in lieu of Physics 101 or 103.
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203B-3 College Physics. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) Electricity, magnetism, light, aspects of modern physics. Prerequisite: Physics 203a. Physics 203 a or b with Physics 253 satisfies a Science Group I Core Curriculum requirement in lieu of Physics 101 or 103.
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115-3 General Biology. (University Core Curriculum) (Same as Zoology 115) Introduction to fundamental biological concepts for non-life science majors interested in learning about interrelationships of human, plant and animal communities. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Laboratory applies scientific methods to the study of living systems. Lab fee: $15.
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475-3 Advanced Cell Biology. (Same as ZOOL 475) Cell structure at molecular and cytological levels. Includes discussions of research methods, plasma membrane, cell exterior and recognition, the endomembrane system and related organelles, self-replicating organelles, the cytoskeleton, nuclear structure and function in cell replication, cell differentiation and response, and eukaryotic cell evolution. Prerequisite: Biology 306 or equivalent.
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114-3 Introduction to American Government and Politics. (University Core Curriculum) Examines the structure of American national government, the cultural context, and the operation of our political system. Focuses on Constitutional foundations of American government, how differences in race, gender and culture affect the political system, and the American attempt to deal with equality, liberty and order, conflict and cooperation.
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114-3 Introduction to American Government and Politics. (University Core Curriculum) Examines the structure of American national government, the cultural context, and the operation of our political system. Focuses on Constitutional foundations of American government, how differences in race, gender and culture affect the political system, and the American attempt to deal with equality, liberty and order, conflict and cooperation.
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215-3 Politics of Diversity in the United States. (University Core Curriculum course) This course analyzes identity politics in the United States. Students will study American ethnic, racial, religious, cultural and gender relations and the policies available for their improvement. Topics include affirmative action, immigration policy, multiculturalism, assimilation, feminist politics, and church-state relations.
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270-3 Introduction to International Relations. This course introduces students to the core concepts, issues and theories in the study of international relations. Specific topics include the debate between the realist and liberal paradigms, sources of inter-state conflict and cooperation, international political economy, the United Nations, politics of economic development, and human rights.
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300-3 Introduction to the Discipline: Methods. An examination of the research methods and data analysis techniques used by political scientists in their analysis of political questions and problems. Prerequisite: POLS 114.
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314I-3 American Politics and the Mass Media. (Same as Journalism 314i) Analysis of the role of the mass media in American politics. Emphasis will be on the way in which the media covers political actors and institutions, the effects of media on political attitudes and behavior, and the expanding role of new media, such as the Internet, in politics.
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332I-3 Introduction to Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. (University Core Curriculum)(Same as BAS 332i) This course deals with civil liberties and civil rights in the United States and how the United States Supreme Court decides which rights and liberties get which protections, at which times. Specifically, our focus will be on the First Amendment, the Right to Privacy, Discrimination, and Voting Rights. Special emphasis will be placed on how the Supreme Court defines, establishes and protects these liberties through its interpretation of the Constitution.
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332I-3 Introduction to Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. (University Core Curriculum)(Same as BAS 332i) This course deals with civil liberties and civil rights in the United States and how the United States Supreme Court decides which rights and liberties get which protections, at which times. Specifically, our focus will be on the First Amendment, the Right to Privacy, Discrimination, and Voting Rights. Special emphasis will be placed on how the Supreme Court defines, establishes and protects these liberties through its interpretation of the Constitution.
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340-3 Introduction to Public Administration. An introduction to the study of public bureaucracy. Theoretical, political, and practical issues of organization, staffing, financing, and other matters are surveyed. United States administration and organizational behavior are stressed. Prerequisite: POLS 114.
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370-3 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. (Same as AJ 370) Using an interdisciplinary social science perspective, this course analyzes the history, sources and consequences of domestic and international terrorism and the response by policymakers. Topics include tactics, goals, recruitment and financing of terrorists; the use of military force and legal institutions in dealing with terrorism; comparison of different state responses to terrorism; and international law, human rights and counter-terrorism.
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397-1 to 15 Springfield Internship Program. The Program places qualified students with political interest groups and lobbying firms for the Spring semester which coincides with the Illinois legislative session. Interns perform a variety of tasks, including legislative and issue research, committee monitoring, and lobbying support activities. Students are also required to complete an academic component that includes assigned readings and a written project assigned by the faculty sponsor.
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449-3 Management of Nonprofit Organizations. This course examines the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations that distinguish them from the public and for-profit sectors. It will explore the historical, legal, and socio-culture and economic contexts in which nonprofits function and the expectations that are attached in these contexts. Time will be devoted to such administrative issues as board development, strategic evaluation and planning, fiscal management, fundraising, human resources issues, working with staff, volunteers and governing boards, satisfying tax codes and service distribution.
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469-3 Organic Gardening. (Same as HORT 469) This class will focus on the philosophical background of organic farming, as well as the biological, environmental and social factors involved in organic food production. The student will learn the basic principles of successful organic gardening without the need to use man-made synthetic chemical sprays and fertilizers. Topics covered will include soils and organic fertilizers, composting and mulches, companion planting and crop rotation, organic cultivation of fruit, vegetable and ornamental flowers/shrubs, organic pest and disease control, permaculture, and organic garden planning design and maintenance.
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302-3 Ethics in Public Safety. This course examines the basic principles of ethics as related to public safety operations and management with special attention given to current issues in public safety.
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316-3 Applications of Technical Writing. (Same as ISAT 366 and TRM 316) The course will increase the student's ability in communicating various workplace documents common to technical disciplines. The course is designed to meet the writing portion of the College's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
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350-3 Readings in Public Safety Management. The use of written and electronic media resources relevant to Public Safety management and the development of a Public Safety management research bibliography. The use of bibliographic resources to produce written comparative or persuasive research reports. May be independent study. Prerequisite: None. Restricted to Public Safety Management major.
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360-3 Personnel Systems for Fire and Emergency Services. This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining.
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383-3 Data Interpretation. A course designed for students beginning their major program of study to examine data use in their respective professions. Emphasis will be placed upon an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved with analysis, synthesis and utilization of data.
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387-3 Fiscal Aspects of Public Safety. An introduction to the fiscal problems encountered in the administration of public safety facilities.
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390-3 Governmental Aspects of Public Safety. The role of subnational governments in the management of the fire services. The demographic and political environment in which the fire services operate. The duties, powers and obligations of governmental agencies relative to the operation of a fire department. Restricted to Public Safety Management major.
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398-3 Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services. This course, designed for the middle-level fire service manager, introduces the concept of risk management and examines its applicability in the fire service. Particular emphasis is placed on developing and implementing a fire service risk management program in both career and paid on-call departments.
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406-3 Management of Emergency Medical Services. This course is for students interested in the practice and principles of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include government structure, strategic planning, injury prevention, risk management and safety, customer service, human resources management, financial management, fleet management, career development, quality management, data collection and research, labor relations, and special operations. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
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418-3 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Governance/Administrative Strategies. This course examines the Public Safety Governance and Administration and the skills and understanding that are needed to perform such a role. This is done through research of the theories, philosophies, and concepts of executive leadership through the examination of the difference between management and leadership, organizational culture, and the leader-follower relationship. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to PSM major or consent of program coordinator.
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450-3 Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection. This course examines tools and techniques of rational decision making in fire departments, including databases, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, cost benefit analysis, and linear programming. May be independent study. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSM 350 with a grade of C or better.
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102-3 Introduction to Psychology. (University Core Curriculum) An examination of the variables related to the origins and modifications of human behavior using the viewpoints and techniques of contemporary psychology. Purchase of syllabus from local vendor required.
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237-3 Psychology of Crime. This course examines core concepts in psychology including the effects of biology, genetics, personality, development, learning, and cognition on behavior, with an application to criminal behavior. These theories will be used to analyze and explain criminal behavior depicted in a range of popular films.
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420-3 Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Topics in industrial and organizational psychology; applications of psychology to human resource management, such as job analysis performance appraisal systems, personnel selection and training. Prerequisite: 211.
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421-3 Psychological Tests and Measurements. Introduction to test theory and test development. Detailed coverage of selected tests from such areas as intelligence, aptitude and personality. Prerequisite: 211 or graduate status.
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435-3 Problems in Radiology Management and Education. The purpose of this course is to identify problems/issues within Radiology Management and Education and to present viable solutions to those problems/issues. Utilizing scholarly research and correlative research from other fields, the student will engage in integrated problem solving. This is an independent study course, conducted under the direction of a faculty member, and is a writing intensive course.
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480-3 The U.S. Health Care System. (Same as HCM 360) A study of the major components which comprise the U.S. health care system. This course will focus primarily on basic terminology, history, settings, personnel, utilization of services, and managerial epidemiology. Restricted to the major or consent of school.
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305-2 Pre-Practicum. An introduction to the responsibilities and opportunities of field experience within the field of recreation. The course includes field experience identification and selection, resume preparation, letters of applications, interviewing, portfolio development, professional behavior and professional associations. Prerequisite: 300 or concurrent enrollment.
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375-3 Commercial Recreation and Tourism. Problems of commercial recreation and tourism will be addressed in this class. Topics include: free enterprise, marketing, transportation industry, attractions, food and lodging industry and government's role in tourism. May only be repeated once.
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380A-3 Recreation Fieldwork. Supervised leadership experiences in a public or private recreation setting. Only one fieldwork experience may be completed per semester. Students must complete fieldwork at two different sites (REC 380A, B). A minimum of 100 contact hours must be completed at the approved sites. In addition, students will complete an approved project. Prerequisite: REC 300, 301, 302, 303, 305. Special approval needed from the instructor and 2.25 grade point average.
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380B-3 Recreation Fieldwork. Supervised leadership experiences in a public or private recreation setting. Only one fieldwork experience may be completed per semester. Students must complete fieldwork at two different sites (REC 380A, B). A minimum of 100 contact hours must be completed at the approved sites. In addition, students will complete an approved project. Prerequisite: REC 300, 301, 302, 303, 305. Special approval needed from the instructor and 2.25 grade point average.
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432-3 Environmental Issues and Ethics in Outdoor Recreation. This course will address the management and issues related to outdoor recreation and the importance of developing a land ethic that will ensure future use of outdoor resources. The history, background, and development of the recreation ecology movement will be addressed. Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Master Educator offered with successful completion of course. Taught Biennially. Field trip and class fee required. Fee: $35.
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401-3 Disability, Diversity and Society. This course will address the relationship between prevailing societal attitudes and environmental designs and the opportunity of persons with disabilities to participate fully in society. It will examine the physical, mental, gender and cultural characteristics of persons with disabilities as determinants of their needs, values, aspiration and opportunities. How public policies can promote or limit inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities will also be addressed.
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405-3 Introduction to Aging and Rehabilitation. Introduction to the field of aging. Includes social, political, economic and legal issues pertinent to an aging society and rehabilitation.
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421-3 Introduction to Career Counseling and Employment Services. Relates the psychosocial meaning of work, process of vocational development, theories of occupational choice and labor market trends to current and innovative methods of job development, selective placement and follow-up with individuals with disability. Special approval needed from the instructor.
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445H-3 Rehabilitation Services with Special Populations-Developmental Disabilities. Procedures and programs pertinent to the care and treatment of special populations. Three semester credits will ordinarily be granted for each unit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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471-3 Rehabilitation and Treatment of the Alcohol and Drug Abusers. A comprehensive examination of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation; focus on various treatment approaches, treatment settings, and types of counseling to include an overview of individual, group, and family techniques; the rehabilitation counselor's role is addressed and necessary skills in treating drug and alcohol abusers. Prerequisite: REHB 461 or consent of instructor.
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341-3 Television in the USA. The purpose of the course is to develop an appreciation of the history of US television. This course will examine the political, cultural, ideological, social, technological, and economic factors that influenced the content and context of television.
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223-3 Women and Men in Contemporary Society. (University Core Curriculum)(Same as WMST 223) Examines theories of women's and men's roles in society. Surveys contemporary gender inequalities in the U.S. and developing countries. Special attention given to employment, race, sexual assault, feminist movements, alternative family/lifestyles and childrearing.
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306I-3 Popular Culture in Society. (University Core Curriculum) Examines the social organization of popular culture, treating popular culture objects as products that are created, manufactured, distributed and consumed. The focus is on the people, activities, organizations and institutions that are involved in popular culture.
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446E-3 Selected Topics-Substance Abuse and Mental Health. (Same as SOCW 546E) (May be repeated with different sections).
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446G-3 Selected Topics-Administration and Grant Writing. (Same as SOCW 546G) (May be repeated with different sections).
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446K-3 Selected Topics-Adoption. May be repeated with different sections.
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140b-4 Elementary Spanish. The basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No previous knowledge required. Must be taken in a,b sequence. Lab fee: $2 per credit hour. Prerequisite for 140b: 140a must be completed with a passing grade.
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430-3 Secondary Programming for Students with Disabilities. Deals with modifications of and additions to school programs to ensure that they are appropriate to the needs of the adolescents with disabilities. Content includes coverage of remedial and compensatory program models, transition programming, career and vocational education. Prerequisite: 300 or 420, 312, 315, 407 or 410, 411, 423, or concurrent enrollment in 417 or 418 and 419. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program as a Special Education major.
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316-3 Applications of Technical Writing. (Same as ISAT 366) The course will increase students' abilities in communicating various workplace documents common to technical disciplines. Oral presentations use computerized presentation software. The course is designed to meet the writing portion of the college's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101; restricted to Applied Sciences and Arts majors.
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332-3 Labor-Management Relations. The student will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern labor-management relations. Topics covered include labor history, labor law, unions, labor contracts, collective bargaining processes, grievance and arbitration procedures, and the move towards participative models of labor relations. Prerequisite: Technical Resource Management major.
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364-3 Work Center Management. A study of the problems of managing a small working unit (division, department, work center, section, etc.) within a larger unit (agency, company, regional office, etc.). Included items will be work center goals identification, staffing needs, monitoring of work process reporting, work center communications, and interpersonal relations within the work center. Lecture three hours.
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383-3 Data Interpretation. (Same as ISAT 365) This course will give students an understanding of the basic principles and techniques involved in the statistical treatment of data, including the selection of data source, the design of statistical studies, the analysis of data, and the utilization of data. Students will gain experience in using data for decision-making in their respective professions. Prerequisite: University Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Restricted to Applied Sciences and Arts majors.
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421-3 Professional Development. Capstone course presents prevailing elements to attain technical career success. Organizational cases explore management and leadership roles, training, strategic planning, and career research explores employment processes, and application practices. Deliverables include a portfolio comprised of career case studies and professional profile materials. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: TRM 316 and TRM major.
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464-3 Managing For Quality. The course focuses on management techniques used to upgrade the level of quality of products and services in organizations. Topics cover the processes of continuous quality improvement: strategies and objectives, quality measures, participative management practices, worker empowerment, customer preferences and expectations, vendor/supplier inputs, process technology outputs, integrated feedback loops, and quality audits and review. Lecture three hours. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: 364 and 383.
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470-3 Project Management. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the project management process followed by an in-depth examination of the activities needed to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, and control the time and cost factors of the project from a technical management perspective. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: TRM 464 or consent of school.
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106-2 Saluki Cents. Now that you are at a University, you have many important decisions to make. Classes, friends, homework, social engagements and sports are all competing for your attention, your time and your energy. Underlying it all is your financial ability to support your commitments. Are you prepared? You will make hundreds of financial decisions as a student that will impact your day to day life and your financial wellness for many years to come. Knowing how to manage your money, identify your goals and take steps to make them happen are key to having Saluki Sense. In this course you will work on developing skills in setting financial goals, budgeting, understanding credit and loans, and avoiding financial hazards so that you are financially prepared for your future.
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106-2 Saluki Cents. Now that you are at a University, you have many important decisions to make. Classes, friends, homework, social engagements and sports are all competing for your attention, your time and your energy. Underlying it all is your financial ability to support your commitments. Are you prepared? You will make hundreds of financial decisions as a student that will impact your day to day life and your financial wellness for many years to come. Knowing how to manage your money, identify your goals and take steps to make them happen are key to having Saluki Sense. In this course you will work on developing skills in setting financial goals, budgeting, understanding credit and loans, and avoiding financial hazards so that you are financially prepared for your future.
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301-1 to 3 Backpack to Briefcase. This seminar develops general skills that students need for success in the workplace, and enables students to connect their college experience to a professional work setting. Topics include: goal setting, money management, stress management, understanding the job market, networking, personal branding, preparing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and workplace diversity. Satisfies the UCC Foundations of Inquiry requirement for students who have not successfully completed UNIV 101. Restricted to students with junior or senior class standing.
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381-3 Technical Communication. An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development.
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381-3 Technical Communication. An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development.
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382-3 Developing Your Career. An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development (HRD).
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382-3 Developing Your Career. An introduction to the professional field of human resource development (HRD) with a focus on trends, issues, roles, and competencies. Content and activities are provided to assist students in planning and preparing for a career in human resource development (HRD).
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460-3 Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development. System approach to curriculum development. Includes analyzing occupations, specifying objectives and developing curriculum. Restricted to Work-force Education and Development majors or consent of department.
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461-3 Workforce Education Needs Assessment. Overview of needs assessment and analysis procedures used in workforce education environments. Learners will design and develop needs assessment instruments, collect and diagnose data to identify those workplace performance issues requiring training solutions, and develop a formal report detailing needs assessment findings and training solution recommendations. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department.
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462-3 Instructional Methods and Materials. Instructional methods in occupational training program. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: 460.
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462-3 Instructional Methods and Materials. Instructional methods in occupational training program. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: 460.
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463-3 Assessment of Learner Performance. Development and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives, applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests and attitude measure. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: 460.
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463-3 Assessment of Learner Performance. Development and use of evaluation instruments to assess student performance in training classrooms and laboratories. Criterion- and norm-referenced objectives, applications of taxonomies in development of written tests, performance tests and attitude measure. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department. Prerequisite: 460.
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465-3 The Human Resource Specialist. This course provides an overview of the theoretical frameworks and practices related to human resource management and development. Examines the strategic alignment of human resource functions with organizational goals.
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466-3 Foundations of Workforce Education. Examination of the historical, social, economic and psychological foundations of workforce education. Nature and role of education and training in preparing people for the world of work. Restricted to WED majors or consent of department.
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467-3 Theory and Practice of HRD. Students will examine different factors that influence, direct and shape the functions of human resource development (HRD) in organizations. Topics include models, theoretical foundations, and philosophical perspectives with HRD, an overview of the HRD functions within organizations, and the various roles HRD can play within organizations.
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468-3 Education/Labor Force Linkages. Attention given to the following areas: overcoming barriers to the linkage process; developing effective lines of communication; resource sharing; conducting joint problem solving with other agencies and individuals within the community; and jointly developing and providing programs and services. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department.
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468-3 Education/Labor Force Linkages. Attention given to the following areas: overcoming barriers to the linkage process; developing effective lines of communication; resource sharing; conducting joint problem solving with other agencies and individuals within the community; and jointly developing and providing programs and services. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors or consent of department.
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486-3 Adult Learning. Course focus is on adult development and learning principles. Adult learning styles and motivation to learn are discussed in the context of designing effective instructional strategies appropriate in various workforce education venues. Restricted to WED majors or consent of department.
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498-1 to 5 Special Problems. Investigation of problems in workforce education and development. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors and consent of department. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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498-1 to 5 Special Problems. Investigation of problems in workforce education and development. Restricted to Workforce Education and Development majors and consent of department. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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201-3 Multicultural Perspectives on Women, Gender and Sexuality. (University Core Curriculum) This interdisciplinary and multicultural survey course covers important issues of women, gender and sexuality studies in the United States. Topics include language, media, education, family, labor, politics, literature and the arts. Within each topic, issues of race, class, ability, and other intersecting aspects of identity are also addressed.
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223-3 Women and Men in Contemporary Society. (University Core Curriculum) [IAI Course: S7 904D] (Same as SOC 223) Examines theories of women and men's roles in society. Surveys contemporary gender inequalities in the U.S. and developing countries. Special attention given to employment, race, sexual assault, feminist movements, alternative family/lifestyles and childrearing.
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225-3 Women in Literature. (Advanced University Core Curriculum course) (Same as ENGL 225) [IAI Course: H3 911D] Examines the ways in which women are portrayed in literature, especially in twentieth-century novels, drama, short fiction, and poetry written by women. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 120. Satisfies University Core Curriculum Multicultural requirement in lieu of ENGL 205.
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496-3 Advanced Special Topics in Sexual Diversity Studies. Advanced consideration of a topic of interest in sexual diversity studies not offered through regular course listings.
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