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FILM 401 Advanced Filmmaking
This course examines the principles, terms and concepts of random-access digital editing and the role of the editor. Students will input digital media and then edit to a final master on digital editing software. Students will learn techniques of story-telling, visual and aural literacy as well as the dramatic build of a scene, emotional beats, and the effect of sound and music, rhythm and pacing. The class will provide students with the organizational, analytical and practical editing tools to prepare them to undertake more advanced editing projects. Students will shoot short videos and edit on Adobe Premier Pro/Mac platform. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FILM-301 or permission of instructor
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FILM 407 Politics in Film (same as PSCI 407 )
This course focuses on the use of political themes in film from 1902 to the present. Through a critical examination of films produced throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, students will examine notions related to our understanding of the political environment and political history, as well as ideologies, institutions and political and social identity. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 103 or PSCI 201
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FILM 420 Film Studies Practicum
This course is designed to provide practical experience curating or producing a film project in a professional or academic setting. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 215
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FILM 461 Gender, Sport, Media and Film (same as MCOM 461)
This course examines media depictions of gender and sport through an examination of media texts, including sports broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles, sports documentaries and narrative films. Particular emphasis is placed on the social, mediated and cinematic constructions of femininity and masculinity in sport. Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors. Credit(s): 3
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FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar
Multi-disciplinary, first-year seminar classes which cover a wide range of topics designed to facilitate student’s interest in global learning and to demonstrate an increased capacity to realize development as global citizens able to make responsible contributions within a community, nation and world. Open only to first-year, first-semester students. Credit(s): 3
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FR 101 Beginning French I
For students who have had very little or no exposure to French. This course introduces the student to spoken French through in-class conversational drills and recreations of everyday situations. Credit(s): 3
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FR 102 Beginning French II
A continuation of FR 101 , this course builds on the basic speech patterns acquired in the preceding semester and is intended to help the student make the transition from passive familiarity to active use of the language. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 101
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FR 201 Intermediate French I
This course is intended to help the student acquire the ability to speak fluent French. Emphasis will be laid on idiomatic expressions, the art of translation, and the more sophisticated elements of written and spoken French. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 102
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FR 202 Intermediate French II
Emphasis is placed on perfecting the student’s ability to think and converse in French with ease. Language books are supplemented by readings in French literature, culture, and civilization. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 201
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FR 301 French Conversation
Development of oral expression and fluency with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 202 or equivalent
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FR 302 French Grammar and Composition
Development of written expression with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 202
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FR 315 French/Francophone Literatures
This course introduces students to literary works from the French and Francophone world. Students will develop through the reading and discussions of works (narrative, prose, drama, poetry, visual materials) analytical skills and will become familiar with major writers of different cultures. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 202
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FR 316 French/Francophone Cultural Voices
Students explore aspects of French and Francophone culture with an emphasis on cultural expression of contemporary works. We will examine through literary works, artifacts and technological production the impact of historical and political movements and learn about the values and beliefs of the respective cultures. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 315
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FR 360 Advanced Grammar and Composition
The course stresses improving comprehension and written production skills in French. Culturally authentic written materials will enhance proficiency in all aspects of the French language. Assignments include a review of the fine points of French grammar. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 316
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FR 395 Topics
This course is designed to enrich student’s knowledge of the French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures in their diversity, social and cultural complexity. This course is taught in French. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): FR 360
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Gender and Women’s Studies |
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GWST 100 Gender Issues Across Perspectives
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of gender studies, which addresses theories and analyzes issues from multiple perspectives. A particular topic will be explored through its representation in literature, film and art, as well as from the perspectives of health, history, sociology, politics and/or psychology. Through this cross-perspective methodology, students are introduced to a variety of approaches to gender theory and criticism. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 200 Images of Women in American Film (same as FILM 200)
This course examines the changing images of women in American film from the silent era to the present. Readings, film screenings and discussions will focus on the historical, social and cultural contexts that helped shape the portrayals of women as mothers, wives, workers and sexual beings. The course also examines film genres, narrative techniques and directorial styles. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 301 Theories of Gender
This course introduces students to the constructions of gender and sexuality in society at large. Drawing on primary sources of feminist and queer theories, the course examines the complex interplay of gender roles related to social, political, religious, racial and cultural movements, as well as transnational perspectives. No prior knowledge of gender studies is necessary. Completion of GWST 100 is recommended but not required. Enrollment is limited to students with junior or senior standing. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 320 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gender and Women’s Studies
This seminar is offered to undergraduate students who are interested in conducting research in the interdisciplinary field of gender and women’s studies and who wish to pursue one of the methodological questions raised in scholarly literature. The course provides students with the opportunity to share their research ideas and lived experiences with each other in a seminar setting. Students will be expected to present their findings in a university or community forum. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GWST 100
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GWST 322 History of Gender in Advertising (same as MCOM 322)
This course uses advertising to examine the construction of gender from the late 19th century to the present, particularly how advertising has contributed to the meanings we attach to being a man and being a woman in American culture. We take a historical look at how consumer culture has represented and defined the male, the female, the masculine, and the feminine by focusing on the development of significant advertising campaigns and consumption items. We will examine the relationship between major shifts for men and women in the private and public sphere and the depiction of those shifts in advertisements. Throughout the semester, we will relate the old to the new by focusing on persistent patterns of meanings that reoccur in advertisements and what these patterns tell us about the development of particular gendered meanings and gendered norms. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 329 Gender and Women’s Literature
This course will study literary works that engage
with concepts of gender, including but not
limited to representations of femininity,
masculinity and non-normative gender identities,
from the perspective of literature written by
women. Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a grade of C-
or better. 3 credit hours. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 with a grade of C-
or better
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GWST 335 Women and Crime in America (same as CJ 335 )
This course is designed to allow students to examine how crime impacts women in the United States, both as perpetrators and victims. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and six additional hours of criminal justice
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GWST 341 Sex and Gender in Religion (same as REL 341 )
This course examines understandings of sex and gender in religious communities, including Christian and Muslim communities, and in religious texts, including biblical and qur’anic texts, exploring the intersection of religious and social understandings of sex and gender. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 350 Women’s Health (same as PH 350 )
This course studies how the multidimensional roles of American woman as individuals, partners, mothers, caretakers and career persons create a need for their health status to be of vital importance. While women and men both experience similar diseases, disorders and causes of death, women often experience these in different forms and at different stages and ages in life. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore the health issues and healthcare concerns of women by identifying a broad range of health topics that are unique to women or of special importance to women. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 or PH 202
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GWST 351 Black Women Writers ENG 351
This course introduces students to key works of literature by African American
women writers. Students will critically analyze these works in the contexts of
history, culture and the theoretical frameworks of gender and women’s studies.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): C- or higher in ENG 101
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GWST 400 Special Topics in Gender and Women’s Studies
This course provides the opportunity for critical reading, discussion and analysis of a selected topic in Gender and Women’s Studies. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 410 Supervised Individualized Study
This course is a guided individual study of a particular area or topic in Gender and Women’s Studies as agreed by the student and instructor. An outline of the proposed study content, learning activities and evaluation methods is submitted to the instructor for approval prior to enrollment. Credit(s): 1 to 3
Prerequisite(s): GWST 100
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GWST 420 Women and the Holocaust
This course introduces students to the origins and ramifications of the Holocaust with special emphasis on women’s experiences during the Holocaust. Drawing on primary sources of women’s studies and trauma theory, the course explores the complex interplay of gender, race, nation and global culture in the context of mass murder. No prior knowledge of the Holocaust is necessary. GWST 100 is recommended but not required. Credit(s): 3
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GWST 425 Psychology, Gender and Culture (same as PSY 425 )
This course examines gender and culture drawing examples from the fields of psychology, anthropology, religion and history. Special attention is given to how biological and cultural factors work in concert with our psychological perceptions to shape our definitions of sex/gender and how this impacts our daily lives. Topics include gender identity whether male or female, or other, gender diversity in stereotypes and roles, relationships, sexuality, gendered rituals and gender portrayals in myth and religion. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or GWST 100
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Geography |
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GEO 101 Physical Geography
An examination of the spatial patterns and processes of Earth’s physical features. Using case studies, discussions and laboratory exercises, the course will examine earth-sun geometry, atmospheric dynamics, landforms, soils, vegetation patterns and internal dynamics. Interactions between human activities and the physical environment will also be explored. Credit(s): 3
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GEO 201 Economic Geography
A study of the locations of economic activities, raw materials, markets, labor supply, and transportation costs; relationships among different economic activities; and specific studies of major commercial products from their origins to consumer. Credit(s): 3
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GEO 202 Human Geography
An examination of the geographic patterns and processes of human activities and human-environment interactions, this course will emphasize geographic analyses, the interdependence of geographic scales, the influence and meaning of places and the interdependence of places in a globalizing world. Credit(s): 3
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GEO 454 Our Eastern Forests: History, Ecology and Change
This course examines the characteristics and processes of forest communities in the eastern United States. Specific attention is given to environmental history, forest-environment interaction, forest disturbance, tree regeneration and tree-ring analysis. Issues of forest management and conservation concern will also be considered. Outside field days may be required. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ES 101 , BIO 121 and BIO 122
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Geology |
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GEOL 201 Physical Geology
This course is an overview of earth materials and processes including minerals and rocks, landforms, earth surface processes, geological hazards, plate techtonics and geological time. Laboratory activities involve map interpretation, mineral and rock identification, and the examination of local geological features. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): Any four-credit laboratory science course
Corequisite(s): GELB 201
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German |
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GER 101 Beginning German I
For students who have had little or no exposure to German. This course introduces the student to spoken German through in-class conversational drills and recreations of everyday situations. Credit(s): 3
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GER 102 Beginning German II
A continuation of GER 101 , this course builds on the basic speech patterns acquired in the preceding semester and is intended to help the student make the transition from passive familiarity to active use of the language. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GER 101
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GER 201 Intermediate German I
This course is intended to help the student acquire the ability to speak fluent German. Emphasis will be laid on idiomatic expressions, the art of translation and the more sophisticated elements of written and spoken German. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GER 102
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GER 202 Intermediate German II
Emphasis is laid on perfecting the student’s ability to think and converse in German with ease. Language books are supplemented by readings in German literature, culture and civilization. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GER 201
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GER 311 20th Century Literature and Civilization I
A systematic survey of German literature and culture from the turn of the century to Expressionism, the Weimar Republic through the collapse of the Third Reich. Among the authors studied are: Kafka, Mann, Werfel, Kaiser, Toll, early Brecht, Rilke, Stefan George and Benn. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GER 202
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GER 312 20th Century Literature and Civilization II
A continuation of GER 311 , this course resumes with the first major works of POW and repatriation literature. Subsequently, it will examine the novels of Boll and Grass, the plays of Weiss, Handke, Frisch and Durrenmatt. The course concludes with an explication of the poetry of Benn, Sachs, Enzensberger and Celan. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GER 202
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Global Studies |
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GLS 101 Introduction to Global Studies
This course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary nature of global studies. Students will engage in an introductory discussion and analysis of globalization, the interconnectedness that results from this process and the impact it has on contemporary global issues. Credit(s): 3
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GLS 475 Senior Capstone in Global Studies
This course is the culmination of the student’s global studies learning experience. It provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the program material by applying what was learned to an instructor-approved project germane to the student’s career interests. Enrollment is limited to Global Studies majors with senior standing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): GLS 101
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Health Professions |
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HP 201 Introduction to the Health Professions
This course introduces students to the wide variety of professional health programs at SU and the careers that students with degrees in these disciplines might pursue. Invited faculty, graduate students and external practitioners clearly articulate the requirements, expectations and rigors of each health program. Students also learn how each discipline contributes to the national focus on team-based health care. Credit(s): 1
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HP 291 Searching Medical Resources
This is a hands-on course in searching and evaluating information found in medical databases and online. Student will develop skills and ability to utilize tools needed to locate and interpret information relevant to the topics taught in other health professions courses. Copyright, plagiarism and the latest APA (American Psychological Association) bibliographic format will also be covered. Credit(s): 1
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HP 301 Cultural Competency and Health Care
This course facilitates development of knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences related to delivering competent cultural care to the clients. Emphasis is also on developing mindful interaction skills with other health care workers through deep exploration of self and interaction with individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds. Credit(s): 3
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HP 317 Spirituality in Patient Care
This course is intended to give the student in the School of Health Professions and the School of Pharmacy an overview of spirituality as it relates to healthcare and provide applications in the patient care arena. Students will explore the ever-expanding body of knowledge linking spirituality and patient care outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, skills, values, meanings and of the spiritual experiences of patient, family and the healthcare team. Credit(s): 3
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HP 322 Health Humanities
This course will display the relevance of the humanities and social sciences to preparation for careers in the health professions. It will give introductory critical attention to literature, visual arts, film, theater, music or dance from multiple cultural perspectives in an attempt to develop students’ capacity for relating to patients on a human level - morally, by being sympathetic or empathetic; interpersonally, by being able to elicit appropriate responses and communicate effectively; and creatively, in their ability to analyze patients’ symptoms and conditions. The course will also introduce students to historical and political analysis of health care to broaden students’ understanding of the context in which they will practice their professions. Students should take EHP 101 and EHP 102 whenever possible, especially if they are taking this course as part of the Health Humanities Certificate Program. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Recommended to take EHP-101 AND EHP-201
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HP 411 Humanities in the Health Professions
This course serves as the capstone experience for students pursuing the Health Humanities Certificate. Students in the course will engage texts from the humanities and/or social sciences related to some single problem, issue or topic in health care selected by the professor. In addition, students will develop a project of their own requiring the application of insights from multiple disciplines, including the humanities, addressing some problem or issue students have encountered in their preparation for a career in the health professions. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): EHP-301, PHIL-130, and HP-322
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HP 451 Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
This course is designed for the junior/senior student and introduces the student to the history, theory, principles and decision-making frameworks found in the field of bioethics. The course addresses current ethical issues that challenge healthcare professionals and allows the student to use learned ethical theory and principles in analyzing discipline-specific situations. It is a seminar limited to 20 students who will participate in open dialogue. Credit(s): 3
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HP 476 Substance and Relationship Abuse
This interdisciplinary course is designed to offer and assist students in the health care professions in recognition and beginning-level interventions in populations at risk for substance dependence and/or abusive relationships. Emphasis is placed on providing interventions that are congruent with age, health status, culture, occupation and legal/ethical concerns. Credit(s): 3
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History |
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HIST 101 World Civilizations I
A survey of world history from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the European Middle Ages. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 102 World Civilizations II
A survey of world history from the Middle Ages to the present. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 103 United States History I
A survey of American history from the colonial period to the Civil War. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 104 United States History II
A survey of American history from the Civil War to the present. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 111 Thinking Historically
Developing the insights and perspective of thinking historically is a dimension of every field of study. Using principles of critical thinking, analysis of evidence, examination of arguments and assumptions and expository writing, this course helps to develop these skills for any student. Course topics vary; recent offerings have focused on terrorism and women’s issues. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 201 The Practice of History
The practice of history requires mastery of important skills. These include: critical thinking, archival research, material cultural analysis, document interpretation, scholarly writing, documentation and oral communication. By developing these skills through instruction, practice, and active experience, this course prepares students for successful performance in the history major, as well as lifelong achievement in a variety of professions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and HIST 102 or HIST 103 and HIST 104
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HIST 242 Introduction to Museums
The course will provide an overview of all aspects of museum work, including museum management, governance, collections care and conservation, marketing, fundraising, interpretation and educational program development and reservation of cultural resources. Themes woven throughout the course will include collection and interpretation ethics, the role of museums in society and strategies of cultural preservation. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of history. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 303 American Colonial History
A study of the social and political development of the American colonies. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103
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HIST 304 Middle Period America
A study of American History from 1789 to 1860 covering the post-Revolutionary Era, Jeffersonian America, Jacksonian America and the Sectional Crisis. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103
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HIST 305 Civil War and Reconstruction
A military, political, economic, social and cultural study of the war from the Compromise of 1850 to the removal of federal troops from the Southern states in 1877. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103 or HIST 104
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HIST 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture
This course, an English version of SPAN 312 , focuses on the historic, political, religious, intellectual, artistic and social life of Latin American countries. Students will develop a deeper understanding of its various people and cultures. Specific historical events, from pre-Columbian times to the 21st century, will be studied alongside representative examples of cultural production in the fields of art, literature, music and film. Students seeking to fulfill their Spanish degree requirements with this course must take SPAN 312 . Students will not earn credit for both HIST 312 and SPAN 312 . Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103 and HIST 104
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HIST 341 Introduction to Public History
Through readings, discussions, presentations and excursions, students will gain a basic understanding of how to analyze and critique public history as a source of insight about American history and culture. They will seek and discover the meanings behind these sites and will examine theories of public history study. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103 and HIST 104
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HIST 350 Virginia History
The history of Virginia from its founding to the present. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 103 and HIST 104
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HIST 362 Modern Middle East
A study of Middle Eastern politics, culture and historical events from the Ottoman Empire to the present. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 365 Diseases in History (same as BIO 365 )
This course will be an interdisciplinary topics course examining the impact of human disease on the development of human history. Topics to be discussed will include 1) fundamental information about different types of diseases, disorders, syndromes and disease processes, 2) an extensive review of significant points in history where either the illness and possible death of an individual leader or widespread epidemics changed the course of human history, and 3) a research paper and presentation by each student participating in the course. Diseases to be discussed will include infectious diseases and genetic disorders. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 , BIO 122 , HIST 101 or HIST 102
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HIST 371 Modern European History
A study of the “Long 19th Century” from the Age of Revolution to World War I. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 and HIST 102
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HIST 381 British History
A survey of British history from prehistoric Britain to the House of Windsor. Emphasis will be placed on the significance of British history for understanding American social and political institutions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 , HIST 102 and HIST 103
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HIST 391 Asian History
An introduction to the cultural and historical experience of Pacific Rim countries, particularly China, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. Attention will also be paid to the emerging role of Pacific Rim countries in contemporary world affairs. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 395 Topics in History
Selected topics in history for reading, discussion, and writing. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 401 Internship in History
Experience in historic site administration and public history, gained through employment at historic sites, archives, and societies. May be repeated once. Credit(s): 3 or 6
Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 , HIST 102 , HIST 103 , HIST 104 and permission of the instructor
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HIST 445 Renaissance and Reformation
An analysis of the Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe and the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. Credit(s): 3
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HIST 495 Senior Thesis
This course serves as the capstone activity for all History majors. Students will complete the research, writing and presentation, under faculty supervision, of a major research paper initiated during one of their 300-level or above elective courses. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 and a 300-level or above HIST course
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HU 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the humanities. Credit(s): 3
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HU 495 Advanced Topics
Study of advanced specific topics, issues or themes in the humanities. Credit(s): 3
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Information Systems and Technologies |
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IST 204 Computer Applications in Business Analysis
A laboratory course that introduces the student to the Internet and productivity software that are used as tools in business problem-solving activities and analysis. It provides a working knowledge of a commercial spreadsheet package to include designing a variety of worksheets, business applications, preparing graphs, working with database query, macro writing and menu techniques to support business analysis and decision making. Emphasis is on understanding, using, and applying these productivity tools to business analysis. Credit(s): 3
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IST 307 Object Oriented Programming
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to computer programming in the business environment with a view toward the understanding and learning of the fundamentals of software development. The course is an information systems approach to object oriented programming. The course is also designed to develop a basic and generic foundation in object oriented programming. The course content will include creating simple applications, storing and manipulating data in objects, and changing the program flow with decision. Other areas to be covered will include program loops, encapsulation, arrays and collections, user interface objects, database connectivity and inheritance and polymorphism. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 204
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IST 321 Emerging Technologies
An examination of emerging technologies and trends that will affect the information systems of the near and distant future. The course will critically evaluate those technologies that 1) are so new that most enterprises haven’t exploited them or 2) are fairly well established, but businesses haven’t fully exploited them. Emphasis will be placed on how these technologies will impact E-commerce. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 204
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IST 354 Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management and Decision Systems
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the concept of expert systems development. The software package VP-Expert will provide the basis of the expert systems development and application to real life business decision-making and prototyping. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 307
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IST 410 Database Systems
Introduction to application program development in a database environment with an emphasis on loading, modifying and querying the database, discussion and application of data structures, indexed and direct file organizations and models of data including hierarchical, network and relational. Other topics include discussion of storage devices, data administration, data analysis, design and implementation. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 307
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IST 411 Data Communications and Networking
The features of centralized, decentralized, and distributed systems will be examined. Technology implications of computer hardware, software and communications are discussed as they relate to the design, development and implementation of distributed data processing systems. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 307
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IST 458 Social Media and Multimedia Applications for Business
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to social media and multimedia communications and computing technologies, with emphasis on applications to business systems and requirements. The course covers major topics in social media, including blogs, wikis, Web feeds, social networking, tagging, cloud computing, podcasting and Vcasting, and presents a brief overview of advanced and futuristic AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies that will impact the future of social media and multimedia computing and communications, and will underlie the next generation Semantic Web, aka Web 3.0. Coverage of major topical domains in state-of-the-art multimedia systems and applications include: digital audio processing for voice, sounds, and music; graphics production and manipulation; animation; digital imaging and the processing, manipulation, and integration of imagery into documents, presentations, web pages, etc.; digital photography and photographic processing; basic Web page design including hypertext, hypermedia, direct generation of HTML code, and the use of integrated tool environments; and video processing using digital formats for movies on workstations and the Web. The course incorporates hands-on student production of basic social media and multimedia projects and exercises, and includes demonstrations of some advanced applications and integrated development environments, and a multimedia production facility tour. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IST 307
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IST 471 Healthcare Information Systems
This course introduces the student to the types of computer information systems used in the health care industry. The emphasis is on the purpose, functionality, and strategic use of various systems. Relevant topics include electronic patient medical records, outcomes management, and use of mobile technology in healthcare practice. Both practitioner and administrator perspectives will be examined. Additional areas covered include regulation, technology standards, security, and management challenges. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BA 310
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IST 495 Directed Study
Utilized for courses/subjects in information systems and computer technology, which are not offered elsewhere in the curriculum, and for individuals desiring to pursue a given issue, topic, or concentration further than obtainable in the regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated once. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BSB junior-level or senior-level standing
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IST 498 Information Systems and Computer Technology Internship
A link between the classroom and experience on the job, the internship provides qualified students a three-way arrangement among the professor-advisor, the employer and the student-employee. Students may obtain appropriate employment on their own or in conjunction with the internship advisor of the School of Business. A minimum of two 40-hour work periods is required for each semester hour of credit for which the course is taken. Credit(s): 3 or 6
Prerequisite(s): BSB junior-level or senior-level standing
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Italian |
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IT 101 Beginning Italian I
For students who have had very little or no exposure to Italian. This course introduces the student to spoken Italian through in-class conversational drills and recreations of everyday situations. Credit(s): 3
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IT 102 Beginning Italian II
A continuation of IT 101 , this course builds on the basic speech patterns acquired in the preceding semester and is intended to help the student make the transition from passive familiarity to active use of the language. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): IT 101
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KIN 101 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Designed to examine the concepts and benefits of physical activity and develop the knowledge and fundamental skills necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout the life span. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 102 Volleyball/Basketball
Basic instruction in the skills and rules of volleyball and basketball. Team offensive and defensive strategies are presented. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 103 Tennis
The skills and basic concepts of physical education are taught through tennis. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 106 Aerobics
The concepts of using oxygen to produce energy for an efficient fitness level will be taught through a variety of aerobic activities as a preventive measure for cardiovascular disease. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 110 Weight Training and Jogging
The skills and basic concepts of physical education are taught through weight training and jogging. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 111 Softball
The skills and basic concepts of physical education are taught through softball. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 113 Yoga
An introductory course in Hatha Yoga introducing the student to asanas (posture), pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation techniques. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 116 Field Sports
Basic instruction in the skills and rules of the following field sports: soccer, speedball, lacrosse, and flag football. Two will be offered together in a semester. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 119 Tae Kwon Do/Self Defense
Instruction and practice of basic self-defense techniques using principles of Tae Kwon do, Hapkido, and kick boxing. Also, instruction and practice in the basic arm and leg techniques, stances, warm up exercise, one-step sparring, formal exercise and historical background on U.S. Karate. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 160 Coaching Football
Course topics include football game strategy, principles of practice and training, and team management. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 162 Coaching Basketball
Course topics include basketball game strategy, principles of practice and training and team management. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 164 Coaching Volleyball
Course topics include volleyball game strategy, principles of practice and training, and team management. Credit(s): 1
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KIN 166 Coaching Baseball/Softball
Course topics include baseball and softball game strategies, principles of practice and training and team management. Credit(s): 1
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