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ES 295 Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management
This course will examine the ecology and management of game and nongame vertebrate species. Specific attention is given to ecological principles, population dynamics, conservation concerns and the management of population and habitats. Outside field days may be required. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or BIO 121 or BIO 122
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ES 300 Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
An introduction to the theories and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Emphasis is placed on geographic information acquisition, manipulation and mapping. An integrated system of lectures and hands-on exercises will be used to gain practical experiences in GIS analysis and visualization. A basic knowledge and use of computers is assumed. Credit(s): 3
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ES 319 Environmental Policy and Programs
An examination of environmental policies, policy formulation, and policy implementation at the community, state, national, and international levels. Programs, both public and private, to protect environmental quality and implement environmental laws and policies will also be addressed. Trips to the offices of government agencies and on-governmental organizations supplement lectures. Three lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ES 101
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ES 340 Environmental Education
Discusses the history, settings, methods, and prospects for environmental education. Students examine environmental education instructional materials, try out various teaching methods and discuss how the objectives of environmental education can be translated into programs and activities. Teaching sessions in various formal and informal education settings arranged. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 and BIO 122 or ES 101 , and at least two natural science courses at the 200-level or above
Corequisite(s): ELAB 340 Environmental Education lab must be taken concurrently
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ES 390 Environmental Research Seminar
An examination of selected research techniques for assessing environmental quality. The course includes field sessions, laboratory experiences and discussions with environmental professionals. Intended for juniors and seniors in environmental studies and natural sciences programs. Two lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): ES 101 or ES 105 or ES 290 or BIO 321
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ES 395 Topics in Environmental Studies
Selected topics in environmental studies for reading, discussion, writing and project work. Credit(s): 2 or 3 credits.
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ES 399 Directed Study
Directed study in a wide variety of areas of environmental studies. May be repeated for credit. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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ES 401 Environmental Studies Internship
Students undertake professional experience in the environmental field by working for a cooperating institution, company or government agency. Student progress is monitored by a work supervisor in conjunction with Shenandoah University faculty. Forty work hours are required for each credit hour. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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ES 419 Community and Regional Studies
This course examines the processes that transform the natural environment and create the environments in which people live and investigates the ways communities deal with the problems they face. Students analyze environmental and social concerns in Winchester and in the central Appalachian region. Results are presented orally and in written reports. A group project on a regional environmental issue resulting in a product useful to local citizens concludes the course. SOC 101 is recommended but is not a required prerequisite for the course. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): ES 101 and junior standing
Corequisite(s): ELAB 419
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ES 421 Environmental Sampling and Analysis
This course is an examination and application of field and laboratory techniques used in ecology, field biology and environmental assessment. Students contribute to one or more environmental research projects. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 321
Corequisite(s): ELAB 421
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ES 492 Environmental Research Project
Students propose and conduct research on a topic of environmental interest. Credit(s): 2
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Esports |
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ESPT 101 Introduction to Esports
This course introduces the student to the esports ecosystem including areas such as games, developers, events, leagues, facilities and history. Students will receive a broad understanding of various areas of esports through lectures and
class projects. Credit(s): 3
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ESPT 201 Contemporary Issues in Esports
This course examines the current issues confronting esports, including topics relating esports business and performance, among others. Students will be able to critically examine current issues facing the esports industry through readings, assignments, discussion and projects. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 101
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ESPT 310 Esports Performance
This course provides an overview of performance-oriented esports through the lens of sport science. Students will learn team and individual esports skill coaching and analysis, including relevant theories of motor learning and control and sport psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 101 and ESPT 201
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ESPT 311 Esports Performance
This course provides an overview of performance-oriented esports through the lens of sport science. Students will learn team and individual esports skill coaching and analysis, about products and substances used for the purpose of enhancing esports performance, and an overview of strength and conditioning programs used to prevent injury and enhance esports player performance. 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 101 ESPT 201
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ESPT 340 Esports Structure and Governance
This course provides an in-depth examination of the structure and governance of esports. Students will examine how esports leagues, teams and events are structured around the world as well as different levels of governance and policies that are used to oversee esports. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 201
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ESPT 360 Esports Event Management
This course provides an in-depth examination of esports events and facilities. Student will examine best practices as they relate to esports events as well as how esports venues differ from traditional sports venues, as well as gain experiential knowledge in esports event management. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 201
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ESPT 420 Esports Consumerism
This course provides an in-depth examination of business aspects of the esports industry. Students will examine esports concepts related, but not limited to, marketing, revenue generation and economics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 201
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ESPT 498 Esports Internship
This course is designed to help students transition to the workplace by offering them a real world experience by connecting qualified students with employers under the supervision of the faculty advisor. Credit(s): 3 or 6
Prerequisite(s): Junior level standing
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ESPT 499 Experiential Learning
This course requires students to gain experiential knowledge through internships, practical experiences on campus, or through approved projects. Students will identify projects with their advisor that will help them gain practical experience of the esports industry. This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Credit(s): 1-6
Prerequisite(s): ESPT 101 and ESPT 201
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Exercise Science |
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EXSC 130 Introduction to Exercise Science
This course covers the foundations of exercise science, including history and philosophy, careers, professional organizations, certifications, sub-disciplines, research methods and professional issues. Enrollment is limited to Exercise Science majors. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 200 The Performing Athlete
This course will explore the performing arts (vocalists, dancers, actors, musicians, etc.) and the issues they face as it relates to health, fitness and well-being. This course will address, but not be limited to, fitness, nutrition and injuries so that students have a better understanding of the needs and demands placed on “performing athletes” through analysis and evaluation of current practices in the performing arts. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 130 with a C- or better or instructor approval
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EXSC 250 Research Methods in Exercise Science
This course will expose students to basic
knowledge and skills related to
understanding and completing empirical research in
the field of Exercise
Science. Students will learn about the design and
process of research, from
formulation of a research question and literature
review to methodology and data
analyses. Prerequisite: EXSC 130 with a C- or
better. Three Credits Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 130 with a C- or
better.
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EXSC 270 Structural Kinesiology
This course is designed to study the functional anatomy of muscles, bones and joints as they are involved in human movement. Specifically, the course focuses on boney structures, their interactions, and the muscles creating movement of common activities, of physical exercises, and of sport movements. Movement analyses will progress from simple single joint motion to that of complex sport skills. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 130 with a C- or better, pre- or co-requisite of BIO
231.
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EXSC 280 Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
This course provides knowledge of common athletic injuries: their prevention, care and treatment. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 284 Fitness Program Administration
This course addresses the many facets of the administration of fitness programming, from risk factor analysis and basic exercise prescription to health counseling and legal issues in fitness facilities. Students will also learn a variety of practical skills useful for the assessment of fitness in the general public. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 285 Sociology of Sport and Exercise
This course analyzes sport and exercise from a sociological perspective and examines who competes/participates and the consequences of such competition/participation. A major emphasis is placed on the sociological phenomena and institutions that intersect with sport and physical activity in the United States, but some attention is also given globally. In-depth discussion of the apparent positive and negative consequences of the way sport is organized in society will occur. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 295 Topics in Exercise Science
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of Exercise Science. Credit(s): 2
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EXSC 340 Practicum in Exercise Science
This course is designed to provide clinical lab
experience in a work setting under the
supervision of experienced professionals.
Prerequisites: KIN 191 or current CPR/AED
certification and EXSC 270 or BIO 231 with a C-
or better. One credit. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): KIN 191 or current CPR/AED
certification and EXSC 270 or BIO 231 with a C-
or better.
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EXSC 350 Sport and Exercise Psychology
This course examines the psychological dimensions of exercise and sport with emphasis on skill acquisition and preparation for athletic performance. Enrollment is limited to students with junior- or senior-level standing. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 352 Nutrition for Health and Performance
This course examines the effect of nutrition on health, exercise training and sport performance. Discussion will focus on essential nutrients and diet analysis, nutritional practices surrounding competition events, the use of ergogenic aids, weight management issues and best nutritional practices for strength, team and endurance athletes. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 232 or instructor permission
Corequisite(s): BIO 232
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EXSC 381 Biomechanics
This course introduces students to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement, particularly those pertaining to exercise, sport and physical activity. The student should gain an understanding of the mechanical principles that govern human motion and develop the ability to link the structure of the human body with its function from a mechanical perspective. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 270 and MATH 102
Corequisite(s): EXSR 381 Recitation
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EXSC 384 Physiology of Exercise
This course addresses the functional adjustments of the human body under the stress of motor activity. Emphasis is on physiology of muscular contraction and circulo-respiratory response to activity. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 270 with a C- or better grade and BIO 232 with a C- or better grade
Corequisite(s): Physiology of Exercise lab must be taken concurrently
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EXSC 387 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
This course is designed to provide students with
an understanding of the principles of strength
and conditioning and the safe and effective
application of these principles. Prerequisite:
EXSC 384 with a C- or better. EXSL 387 Principles
of Strength and Conditioning lab must be taken
concurrently. Four credits. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 384 with a C- or better.
Corequisite(s): EXSL 387 Principles
of Strength and Conditioning lab must be taken
concurrently
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EXSC 395 Exercise Science Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of Exercise Science. Credit(s): 3
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EXSC 399 Directed Studies
Directed studies are designed for study/research in a wide variety of areas of exercise science. The study may consist of a basic independent research problem, a senior thesis or assisting with faculty research. Enrollment requires permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit, for a total of nine credits. Credit(s): 1 to 3
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EXSC 401 Internship in Exercise Science
Sixteen-week supervised work experience during the senior year designed to provide exercise science majors an opportunity to gain practical experience in a medical, fitness,or recreational facility. Students will identify and secure an internship as part of their coursework. Enrollment is limited to students with senior standing who have obtained the permission of instructor. Credit(s): 6
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EXSC 410 Exercise Testing and Prescription
This course provides an understanding of
individualized exercise prescription
design in programs to develop and maintain
physical fitness through testing and reevaluation
strategies. Prerequisite: EXSC 384 with a C- or
better. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 384 with a C- or
better
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EXSC 412 Exercise is Medicine
This course explores the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Exercise is Medicine” initiative through several experiential learning opportunities. Students will develop, implement and evaluate programming to promote physical activity for both physical and mental health benefits; analyze and present on topics related to the application of exercise for chronic disease risk reduction or management; and explore career fields where exercise as medicine is practiced. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 384, EXSL 384
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EXSC 415 Environmental Physiology
This course addresses the functional adjustments of the human body under the stress of environmental conditions (extreme environments). Specifically, this course focuses on physiological responses to exercise in hot and cold environments, and/or at altitude, in microgravity/space and underwater (diving). Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 384
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EXSC 420 Advanced Exercise Psychology
This class will explore theory and research related to the psychological and behavioral aspects of exercise behavior. Some of the major topics will include the impact of exercise on mood state and immune function, relationships between exercise behavior and personality characteristics and self-esteem, and exercise motivation and adherence. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior- or senior-level standing
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EXSC 430 Experiential Learning in Exercise Science
This course is a 120-hour supervised field experience during the junior or senior year to provide exercise science majors an opportunity to gain practical experience in health professions, fitness/performance or discipline-related environments. This experience enables students to learn in an interactive, competency-specific environment led by credentialed, practicing professionals. Students will identify and secure placement, with instructor approval, as part of their coursework. This course is only available to EXSC majors. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340 , junior- or senior-level standing, and KIN 191 or current CPR/AED certification
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EXSC 435 Psychology of Injury and Illness
This course is designed to explore how individuals experience and cope with acute injury, illness and chronic disease. Students will learn how to assess for psychological contributions to and consequences of injury, and compare and contrast various interventions and skills for rehabilitation and return to play following injury or illness. Additionally, the course will focus on exercise and sport participation as they relate to stress, immune function and overall experience of health and chronic disease. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 384, EXSL 384
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EXSC 450 Health Behavior Change and Adherence
This course introduces students to the basic principles of behavior change and its application to various health behaviors, such as exercise, in diverse community settings. Topics include health behavior change theory, principles and techniques, and their application to health behavior change programs. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 410 with a C-or better
Corequisite(s): EXSC 410 with a C-or better
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EXSC 460 Certification in Exercise Science
Students preparing for the ACSM’s Health and Fitness Instructor Exam or the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam will attend weekly review and quiz sessions for a chapter-by-chapter overview of the exam materials. A practice exam will be administered at the end of the semester. Enrollment is limited to students with senior standing enrolled in the Exercise Science program. Credit(s): 2
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FILM 200 Images of Women in American Film (same as GWST 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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FILM 215 Understanding Movies MCOM 215
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): This course provides an introduction to motion pictures as an artistic and cultural form, as well as film’s relationship to other popular media. The course content explores movies’ narrative conventions; the stylistic conventions of lighting, cinematography, sound and editing; and how they communicate to mass audiences in popular genres like the Western, science fiction, the musical, women’s films, and film noir.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MCML 215 Understanding Movies lab required.
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FILM 230 Crime Films (same as CJ 230 )
This course examines the portrayal of the criminal justice system in cinematic movies. For better or worse, the public’s understanding of the justice system is greatly influenced by its portrayal in popular media, especially film. This course looks at the various modes of presentation which filter and shape the public’s familiarity with the activities of police, the courts and the correctional system. Various forms of the crime story will be examined, along with the portrayal of theories about crime. These elements of analysis will be used to explain and account for the various degrees of accuracy represented in portrayals of the criminal justice system in movies. Credit(s): 3
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FILM 301 Introduction to Filmmaking
This course introduces students to basic filmmaking through specific techniques of digital video production from the camera to the computer. Topics include script development, lighting, project management, cinematography, sound recording, editing and directing. They will learn the basic language of cinema through hands-on manipulation of the camera and editing software. Basic aspects of production, including preproduction and postproduction, will be studied. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 201
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FILM 307 Literature and Film (same as ENG 307 )
This course explores the interaction of film and literary texts. Points of inquiry include what happens when literary texts are made into films, how we view literary and cinematic texts differently, and how the cultural context in which these art forms are created influences their production and their reception. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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FILM 327 Documentary Film
This course explores the history of documentary film and the cinematic conventions of the genre. It also considers the role documentary film has played in promoting political propaganda as well as preserving collective memory. The course will also provide students with the analytical tools used to critique non-fiction film. Credit(s): 3
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FILM 341 Film History, Theory & Criticism
This course explores the key theoretical and critical approaches to the study of cinema within a historical context, beginning with the Silent Film era through the French New Wave and American Independent Cinema, among other film periods. Students will be given the basic tools for analyzing film through a historical, theoretical and critical lens. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 215
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FILM 349 Religion and Film (same as REL 349)
The course explores how religious beliefs and practices are embedded in films. The ways in which film interacts with ideas of the sacred, ritual and myth will be discussed and analyzed in order to think critically and creatively about religious, ethical and cultural issues. Credit(s): 3
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FILM 395 Special Topics
This course explores a specialized topic, issue or theme within film studies. MCOM 215 is recommended as a prior course but not required. Credit(s): 3
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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 Introduction to Gender & Women’s Studies
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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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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EHP 330 Observing the Health Professions
This course provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to observe professional and student healthcare teams and to collaborate with students, faculty and professionals in an interprofessional healthcare setting. In this immersive experience, students become familiar with providing health care within a variety of political, economic, social and cultural contexts. The course provides professional observation hours and supervised direct patient care experiences. The course utilizes learning strategies such as discussion, reflection, collaboration and project-based learning. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
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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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