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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • PE 116 Tai Chi I


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the art of Tai Chi and its basis in Chinese philosophy as it relates to the development of the individual. Students will develop basic Tai Chi moves and learn a form of exercise based on soft, fluid movements. Previously PE 133. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 117 Yoga I


    Credits: 2
    Introductory class where the focus is from the inside out. Gain better balance, strength, flexibility and stability from the body’s core. Will blend energizing effort with relaxing, while quieting the mind, toning the body and inspiring personal confidence. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 126 Yoga/Pilates Fusion I


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the flexibility, balance, and breathing aspects of Yoga combined with the strengthening properties of Pilates for a complete body workout; toning the body, reducing stress, and building self-confidence. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 136 Weight Training and Cardio Fitness


    Credits: 2
    A complete muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness training experience centered around individual machine techniques. Allows the student to develop and experience their own personal fitness program. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 138 Weight Training I


    Credits: 2
    Understanding, developing and maintaining muscular strength and endurance through participation in an individual weight training program. Previously PE 129. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 139 Core Strength Conditioning I


    Credits: 2
    Develop and understand the importance of core body strength through a variety of activities including yoga, Pilates, the exercise ball and resistance exercises. Focus will be on the development of the core muscle groups while developing over all body strength and flexibility. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 154 Soccer I


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to techniques, physical skills, & strategies of soccer. Learn origins & rules, develop individual skills through a series of demonstrations, drills & individual performance tasks & reinforce those skills through competitive games. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 155 Basketball I


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to basketball skills and conditioning. Includes passing, shooting, ball movement, individual and team strategy, skills and techniques, rules of the game, scoring procedures and officiating. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 184 Active Weight Maintenance


    Credits: 2
    Explore healthy strategies and techniques for achieving optimal weight . Develop personalized behavior changes to advance health and wellness for weight management. Each student will leave with an individualized routine and the ability to plan successful workouts for their busy lifestyle. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 186 Active Maintenance


    Credits: 2
    Focus on nutritional factors that contribute to optimal weight and wellness. Explore practical applications including meal planning, food labeling, and utilizing a variety of foods and strategies for healthy weight management. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 188 Nutrition and Fitness


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed for anyone wanting to improve their health through nutrition and fitness, from recreational exercisers to serious athletes. Included are discussions of fitness goals and guidelines, nutrients and energy systems, weight maintenance, eating disorders, nutrition misinformation, and supplement use. Dual listed with NUTR 188 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of MATH 070  & ENGL 099  or EAP 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 200 Fitness Lab


    Credits: 1-3
    Pursue your fitness goals in an informal supervised setting while earning college credit. Gain practical experience while participating in your personal fitness program. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 205 Badminton II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced study of the rules, techniques, physical skills, and strategies of the game of badminton. Drills, individual performance tasks and reinforcement of skill through competitive games and tournament experiences. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 105  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 216 Tai Chi II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced level class. Builds on and focuses on mastery of basic skills, techniques and philosophy of Tai Chi, as expressed in Chinese culture. Introduction to advanced skills and movements. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 116  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 217 Yoga II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced class. Increase your balance, strength, flexibility and stability from the body’s core with refined yoga techniques. Blend energizing effort with relaxing; inhaling with exhaling, quieting, toning the body, and inspiring personal confidence. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 117  or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 226 Yoga/Pilates Fusion II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced study of Yoga and Pilates as an integrated combination designed to provide a complete body workout which will improve flexibility, balance, breathing, core strengthening, stress reduction and self-confidence. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 126  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 236 Weight Training and Cardio Fitness II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced muscular and cardiovascular strength and endurance training. Student will be expected to know the elements of fitness and principles of overall body condition, and be able to develop and execute several training regimens. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 136  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 238 Weight Training II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced weight training. Develop and maintain muscular strength and endurance through participation in an individual weight lifting program utilizing a variety of strength and endurance exercises. Previously PE 229. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 138  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 239 Core Strength Conditioning II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced core fitness training using a variety of exercise forms including yoga, pilates, BOSU, exercise ball and light weights. Develop an understanding of core strength development and its relationship to health and fitness. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 139  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 254 Soccer II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced conditioning, skills, and strategies for highly skilled, experienced players. Advanced individual and team strategies. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 154  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 255 Basketball II


    Credits: 2
    Advanced study of the rules, techniques, physical skills and strategies of the game of basketball. Skills refined through games and related drills. Introduction to advanced technically demanding skills and team offensive and defensive systems. Previously PE 208. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PE 155  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 260 Fitness Participation


    Credits: 1
    Fitness experience designed for the student who already has knowledge in a team or individual sport, or lifetime fitness activity and is interested in continuing participation in that activity. Grade based on attendance and participation only. No written assignments. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: 100 or 200 level of the specific activity course required.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 270 Basketball Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Off-season conditioning, skills, and individual and team strategies for the highly skilled athlete. Includes intensive conditioning and competition. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PE 274 Baseball Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Off-season conditioning, skills, and individual and team strategies for the highly-skilled athlete. Includes intensive conditioning and competitive experiences. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • PE 276 Volleyball Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Off-season conditioning, skills, and individual and team strategies for the highly skilled athlete. Includes intensive competitive and conditioning experiences. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PE 277 Soccer Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Off-season conditioning, skills, and individual and team strategies for the highly skilled athlete. Includes intensive conditioning and competition experiences. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PE 278 Softball Strategies


    Credits: 3
    Off-season conditioning, skills, and individual and team strategies for the highly-skilled athlete. Intensive conditioning and competitive experiences. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • PE 280 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation


    Credits: 1
    CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Includes adult, infant and child rescue breathing, choking and CPR, as well as two-person CPR, pocket mask and bag-valve mask skills. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 290 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 0.5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 291 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 292 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 293 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 294 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
  
  • PE 295 Special Topics In Physical Education


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physical education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 297 Individual Project In Physical Education


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of physical education. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 298 Individual Project In Physical Education


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of physical education. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PE 299 Individual Project In Physical Education


    Credits: 3
    Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Physics

  
  • PHYS 110 Concepts of the Physical World


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to selected physics concepts and theories. Intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MATH 099  (2.0 or better).
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHYS 297 Individual Project In Physics


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of physics. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
  
  • PHYS 298 Individual Project In Physics


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of physics. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
  
  • PHYS 299 Individual Project In Physics


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of physics. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PHYS& 114 General Physics I with Lab


    Credits: 5
    Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies Newtonian mechanics. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MATH& 142  with a grade of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PHYS& 115 General Physics II with Lab


    Credits: 5
    Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies electricity and magnetism. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PHYS& 114  and MATH& 142  with grades of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • PHYS& 116 General Physics III with Lab


    Credits: 5
    Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies waves, heat and light. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PHYS& 115  and MATH& 142  with grades of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I with Lab: Mechanics


    Credits: 5.5
    Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies Newtonian mechanics. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MATH& 151  with grade of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II with Lab: Electromagnetism


    Credits: 5.5
    Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies electricity and magnetism. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PHYS& 221  and MATH& 163  with grades of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHYS& 223 Engr Physics III with Lab: Waves, Heat & Light


    Credits: 5.5
    Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies fluids, waves, sound, thermodynamics and light. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PHYS& 221  and MATH& 152  with grades of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring

Political Science

  
  • POLS 221 American Foreign Policy


    Credits: 5
    This course introduces students to the subject of American foreign policy. The focus is on (1) the evolution of policy, its values, circumstances and priorities, especially since 1945, and (2) the institutions and processes through which policy is made and carried out. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • POLS 222 Great Discussions of Foreign Policy Issues


    Credits: 2
    This course introduces students to specific American foreign policy issues. The focus is on (1) the global context of the issue, (2) the evolution of the issue, the historical context, its values, circumstances and priorities, and (3) the institutions and processes through which policy regarding the issue is made and carried out. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • POLS 291 Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 292 Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 293 Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 294 Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 295 Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 295W Special Topics In Political Science


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Student option grading.
  
  • POLS 297 Individual Project In Political Science


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of political science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • POLS 298 Individual Project In Political Science


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of political science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • POLS 299 Individual Project In Political Science


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of political science. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science


    Credits: 5
    This course provides a general overview of the major political movements, ideologies, and regimes that have shaped the contemporary world. Examines the nature, purpose, and practice of politics in both its democratic and non-democratic forms. Emphasis on explaining political change and stability. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • POLS& 201 Introduction to Political Theory


    Credits: 5
    Explores classical and modern theories of the nature of government and politics. Looks at the role of ideology in political thought. Focuses on liberalism, conservatism, and democratic socialism. Examines issues including the nature of conflict, equality, good government, justice, and obedience. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • POLS& 202 Introduction to American Government and Politics


    Credits: 5
    This course provides an introduction to the U.S. political system. Students examine how the political process in the United States addresses significant public problems and conflicts in American society. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • POLS& 202H Introduction to American Government and Politics HC


    Credits: 5
    This course provides an introduction to the U.S. political system. Students examine how the political process in the United States addresses significant public problems and conflicts in American society. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • POLS& 203 International Relations


    Credits: 5
    This class examines how nations interact in a globalized world. World views, national interests, power, war and peace, international organizations and law, trade and development, human rights, the environment, and alternate strategies for resolving global problems will be discussed. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 
    When Typically Offered: Winter

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 202 Biopsychology


    Credits: 5
    How does our biology influence how we think, feel, and act? How does our behavior impact the way our biology is expressed? This course examines these two questions and explores the interaction between biology and behavior. Topics include: memory, sex, drugs, and mental illness. Prerequisite for UW psychology majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PSYC& 100  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PSYC 207 The Psychology of Excellence


    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the application of psychological theories & research to enhancing performance in a variety of life settings. Topics include: self-regulation, goal setting, visualization, stress management, attention control, time management, effective communication, & conflict resolution. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PSYC 208 Adulthood, Aging and Development


    Credits: 5
    A study of the basic concepts and issues in adult aging and development. Exploration of the developmental patterns and problems characteristic of the adult years from a cultural perspective. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PSYC 209 Fundamentals of Psychological Research


    Credits: 5
    This course covers the key themes and concepts of psychological research and is a foundation course for students planning to take additional courses in psychology. Students will also learn how to critically evaluate scientific findings and claims made by the popular press. A prerequisite for UW psychology majors. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PSYC& 100  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSYC 210 Psychology of Sexuality and Relationships


    Credits: 5
    Survey of social, psychological and biological influences on patterns of human sexual behavior. Sexual dysfunction and therapy, contraception, and venereal disease will also be considered. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSYC 215 Death, Dying, Grief, and Recovery


    Credits: 5
    A survey course on death and grief; including the process of dying, death, needed preparations for terminal illness and death, grief, and recovery. Topics include preparation of wills and living wills, support skills to assist grievers, and Hospice. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 with a 2.0 or better is recommended (may be taken concurrently).
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PSYC 225 Drugs and Behavior


    Credits: 5
    This course surveys the popular recreational drugs in terms of their pharmacological, physiological (health) and psychological impact on the individual. In addition, we will examine issues related to drug use and abuse, addiction, treatment, drug regulation and enforcement, as well as other topical issues. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • PSYC 230 Multicultural Psychology


    Credits: 5
    Focuses on how sociocultural contexts influence psychological processes. We will develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and advocacy tools to increase multicultural competence. Negative effects of oppression on mental health and well-being and strategies for inclusive counseling, research, and policy will be covered. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PSYC& 100  with a 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall Meets Requirements for Multicultural Understanding:
    Yes
  
  • PSYC 236 Introduction to Personality


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the scientific study of personality, including personality theories and theorists, personality assessment, and personality constructs. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PSYC& 100  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PSYC 245 Social Psychology


    Credits: 5
    An introduction to the scientific study of relations between individuals and groups and the effects of contextual variables such as: race, ethnicity, culture, and gender. Some of the topics included are: group function, self-concept, conflict, aggression, and discrimination. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PSYC 293 Special Topics In Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in psychology. Student option grading.
  
  • PSYC 295 Special Topics In Psychology


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in psychology. Student option grading.
  
  • PSYC 297 Individual Project In Psychology


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of psychology. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • PSYC 298 Individual Project In Psychology


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of psychology. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • PSYC 299 Individual Project In Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of psychology. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology


    Credits: 5
    Course provides an introduction to the scientific study of the biological, mental, and social factors that influence human behavior. Topics covered include: personality, learning, memory, critical thinking, intelligence, psychological disorders, and treatments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PSYC& 100H General Psychology HC


    Credits: 5
    Course provides an introduction to the scientific study of the biological, mental, and social factors that influence human behavior. Topics covered include: personality, learning, memory, critical thinking, intelligence, psychological disorders, and treatments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology


    Credits: 5
    A survey of human development from conception through death. Physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial development will be explored. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the field of psychopathology. A survey of the symptoms, causes and treatment of psychological disorders will be considered. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: PSYC& 100 , or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter

Science

  
  • SCI 284 Preparing for Graduate Health Professions 1


    Credits: 1
    This is a first seminar for Post-Baccalaureate students preparing for graduate-level health professions, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, etc. Topics include: admissions process, academic preparation, health professional roles, social determinants of health. Students create a personal plan. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Bachelor’s Degree and instructor permission.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  
  • SCI 285 Preparing for Graduate Health Professions 2


    Credits: 1
    Second of two-part seminar for Post-Baccalaureate students preparing for graduate-level health professions, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, etc. Focus: preparing for admissions process, exposure to diverse aspects of medicine, professionalism, and strengthening qualifications. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: SCI 284  , or Bachelor Degree and instructor permission.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  
  • SCI 286 Applying to Graduate Health Professional Schools


    Credits: 1
    This seminar is for Post-Baccalaureate students getting ready to apply to graduate-level health professional schools. Topics included are: choosing schools, writing about work and activities, writing an effective personal statement, planning letters of evaluation, and preparing for the interview. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: SCI 284  or SCI 285  , or Bachelor Degree and instructor permission.
  
  • SCI 287 Critical Reading Analysis for MCAT, GRE.


    Credits: 1
    This seminar is for students preparing for the MCAT, GRE or other advanced level test. The course focuses on preparation for the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reading Skills section and the GRE Verbal Reasoning section. Included are test format, free and low cost resources, critical reasoning skills, and test strategies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: No.
  
  • SCI 288 MCAT Preparation and the Medical Sch Application


    Credits: 1
    This seminar is for students preparing for medical school. The focus of this course is on the MCAT and the application process. Topics: MCAT content learning strategies, free and low cost resources, needs assessment, preparation plan development, medical school admission, school selection, and peer and instructor support. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • SCI 289 MCAT Test Practice and Strategies


    Credits: 1
    This seminar is for students preparing for the MCAT. The seminar focuses on test taking practice, needs assessment, test and preparation strategies, and peer and instructor support. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring

Sociology

  
  • SOC 102 Child Maltreatment and Advocacy


    Credits: 5
    This introductory course for Child Advocacy Studies covers the history, perspectives, legal framework and responses to child maltreatment. It is approached from a variety of diverse professional perspectives. The course is designed for students interested in gaining knowledge of child maltreatment. Dual listed as CAST 102 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • SOC 112 Introduction to Criminology


    Credits: 5
    An introduction to Criminology as an academic discipline and as a science. Discussions include Crime theory, measuring crime, impact of crime and treatment of offenders and victims. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • SOC 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society


    Credits: 5
    Explore criminal justice through the lens of social service and community advocacy. Focus on current issues facing individuals and families, with emphasis on understanding how to advocate for vulnerable populations. Dual listed as CJ 135 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • SOC 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution


    Credits: 5
    This course presents the social and psychological factors found in crisis situations. Students will develop strategies for professional assessment, intervention, and follow-up in these situations. Dual listed as CJ 136 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • SOC 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice


    Credits: 5
    Focuses on the social, political, and economic theories and concepts of professionalism in criminal justice and other related careers. Designed for students entering law enforcement, social work, and mental health-related fields. Dual listed as CJ 137 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • SOC 202 Professional and Systemic Responses


    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the responses of professionals and the system to allegations of child maltreatment. Designed for students entering fields in which knowledge of child maltreatment investigation and advocacy are necessary. Dual listed as CAST 202 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • SOC 250 Sociology of Families


    Credits: 5
    Examines the institution of the family in various cultures in the United States and globally. Current issues, debates and public policies that affect the family will also be examined. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • SOC 270 Race, Power, Food


    Credits: 5
    Examines the politics of nutrition in the age of globalization by focusing on issues of race, ethnicity, and gender. Students will revisit, re-envision, and re-articulate dominant understandings of history and culture as they relate to food, learn about dominant and alternative foodways, and explore interdependence among diverse cultures. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101  with a 2.0 or better is recommended (may be taken concurrently).
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • SOC 288 Sociology of Minority Groups


    Credits: 5
    Within a sociological context, examine current and historical issues confronting United States minority groups. Explore the influence of culture and social structure on intergroup relations within the U.S. to include topics such as prejudice, discrimination, power, privilege and group identity. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • SOC 295 Special Topics In Sociology


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Sociology. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • SOC 297 Individual Project In Sociology


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of sociology. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • SOC 298 Individual Project In Sociology


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Sociology. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
 

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