Courses

Foundations 

• Arts
• Historical Analysis
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Philosophy and Literature
• Physical Sciences
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Writing

Cultures:

• Global Perspectives
• U.S. Diversity

Issues 

• Globalization
• Human Rights
• Health
• Identity
• Information, Innovation, Technology
• Sustainability

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Life Sciences

One course, either the Life Science OR the Physical Science course must contain a lab.     |TOP|

Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how life scientists investigate and understand the physical universe. 
2. Explain unifying concepts of the life sciences such as evolution and cellular organization and organisms.

Nonlab Courses

ANT 206 — Human Origins
Examines the dynamic interplay between human biology and culture through the study of human evolution. Grounded in the mechanisms of evolution, the class examines the emergence of our species and our relationship to nonhuman primates among other topics. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

BIO 105 — Environmental Science
Study of natural ecosystems, their interrelationships and human impacts; evolution of humans and environmental determinants of their cultures; land use, resource and energy utilization, population trends and causative factors, air and water pollution, and economic factors influencing decision-making are emphasized. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. Skills: information literacy, problem solving 

BMS 100 — Human Health and Disease
This course presents the basic terminology and concepts of medicine and health maintenance for nonscience-oriented students. Emphasis is on the interaction of technical concepts of health and disease with political, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of American society. Skills: information literacy, problem solving

CMB 155 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
An introduction to the science behind our current models of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology including genetics. Students will learn foundational concepts necessary for the life sciences and develop their skills in scientific reasoning. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

Lab Courses

BIO 104 — Biology for the 21st Century
Introductory course for nonscience majors designed to provide a biological literacy for making informed personal, social, and environmental decisions. Topics include cell biology, genetics and biotechnology, form and function of the human body, evolution, and ecology. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

BIO 107 — Great Lakes and Other Water Resources
A study of our region’s water resources including the Great Lakes, streams, and groundwater, and relationships of people with these systems. Hands-on investigative study of aquatic environments is emphasized. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy

BIO 109 — Plants in the World
A nonmajor course that looks at the ways plants are used by humans as foods, flavorings, fibers, medicines, building materials, etc. Topics include biotechnology, environmental issues, and population issues. Credits: 4. Skills: information literacy, problem solving

BIO 120 — General Biology I
Introduction to cell structure and physiology, growth and development, and genetics. Prerequisites: High school chemistry, CHM 109, or CHM 115 strongly recommended (CHM 109 or CHM 115 may be taken concurrently). For students with a strong science background or interest in science. Recommended for science majors whose degree programs require BIO 120. Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

BMS 202 — Anatomy and Physiology
An introduction to the human body, its form, and function. With the study of each system, correlations between its function and the functions of other systems are emphasized. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy

CMB 140 — Living foods: ferment them yourself!
An introduction to fermentation as food preparation. For thousands of years, people have used fermentation to preserve food. The history, food preservation and safety aspects, and the science of fermentation related to food and health are covered. The laboratory includes hands-on fermentations such as breads, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kombucha. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy.

CMB 150 — Biotechnology and Society
An introduction to biotechnology focuses on its application in and impacts on our society. Scientific, ethical, economic, legal, social, and historical aspects of biotechnology will be covered. Class discussions and laboratory investigations of current topics including: cloning, agricultural biotechnology, genetically modified foods, stem cells, and medical biotechnology highlight the course. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy

SCI 225 — Integrated Life Science for PK–3 Teachers
Course promotes mastery of life and earth science concepts necessary to teach PK-3 science. Through inquiry and group discussions students develop reasoning and thinking skills critical to science while also developing mastery of science content. Prerequisite: MTH 126 (can be taken concurrently). Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

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Physical Sciences

One course, either the Life Science OR the Physical Science course must contain a lab.     |TOP|
Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain methodologies physical scientists use to explore and understand the physical universe.
2. Explain ways in which physical scientists use observations and theory to explain and predict the structure and processes of the physical universe.
3. Explain fundamental concepts, principles, and issues of the physical sciences.

NONLAB COURSES

CHM 102 — Chemistry and Society
A survey of some of the many ways in which chemistry is involved with people’s day-to-day existence. This course is not applicable to a chemistry major or minor. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

GEO 100 — Environmental Geology
The relationship between people and their physical geological environment. Topics include geologic hazards, hydrology and human health, mineral and energy resources, and land use planning. Primarily for nonscience majors; not for geology or earth science majors. Lectures and field trips. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

GEO 103 — Oceans
Scientific investigation of the oceans and interactions among ocean, atmosphere, and lithosphere. Introduction to the chemistry of seawater, physics of water movement, coastal processes, geological oceanography, changes in the oceanic system through geologic time, and the role of oceans in earth’s geologic evolution. Lectures and field trips included. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

GEO 105 — Living with the Great Lakes
Introduction to earth science using the Great Lakes as a theme and Lake Michigan as a natural laboratory. Review of the lakes’ geologic setting, origin, and history; climatology and lake levels; physical processes including erosion; water chemistry as a function of geology; human interactions with the lakes. Lectures and field trips. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

LAB COURSES

CHM 109 — Introductory Chemistry
An introductory study of general chemistry that presents the basic chemical principles and their applications. Designed for general education and students in programs that require a chemistry background but not the rigor of a full year of general chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry major. Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

CHM 115 — Principles of Chemistry I
First semester of the two-semester general chemistry sequence for the sciences. Concepts of atomic structure, development of the principles of modern chemistry, connections between atomic/molecular structure and observed behavior. Students continuing with CHM 116 should take MTH 122, 124 or 125 concurrently with CHM 115. Prerequisites: high school chemistry and (MTH 108+109 or MTH 110, or equivalent by placement or exam)
Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

CHM 201 — Introduction to Chemical Sciences
Introduction to chemical sciences emphasizing the descriptive approach. Lectures, demonstrations, discussions, experiments, and assignments illustrate concepts for PK-6 teaching. Classroom visits or curriculum/teaching projects arranged for PK-6 teaching students. Other students write a paper or complete other projects as a course requirement. Skills: problem solving, written communication

GEO 111 — Exploring the Earth
Introduction to the study of earth materials and processes, including minerals, rocks, mineral deposits, weathering, erosion, volcanism, and mountain building. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

NRM 140 — The Climatic Factor
A study of the atmosphere, broad aspects of weather and climate, microclimatology, and the geography of climate and effects on terrain, vegetation, and people. Not applicable for the NRM major electives. Credits: 4. Skills: oral communication, written communication

PHY 105 — Descriptive Astronomy
A general survey of astronomy topics including: the motion of celestial objects, light and telescopes, information about the solar system, its formation, and stellar evolution. The class includes lecture, laboratory, and night observations. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

PHY 201 — Inquiry: The Mechanical and Thermal World
Course stresses understanding physical science to allow one to explain concepts to others, whomever the audience. Focus is on the development of fundamental concepts, reasoning, and critical-thinking skills through discovery learning and Socratic dialogue in the laboratory setting. Topics include mass, volume, density, buoyancy, heat, temperature, and electric circuits. Ideal for students preparing for careers in education. Credits: 4. skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

PHY 215 — Energy in Modern Life
Explores the ubiquitous concept of energy, including its impacts on individual lives and society at large. Examines the nature of scientific inquiry through the lens of energy: its types, properties, sources, conservation, efficiency, conversions, generation, transportation, as well as societal considerations of energy usage. Includes lab and culminating problem-based-learning project. Prerequisite: MTH 108+109 or MTH 110, Credits: 4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

PHY 220 — General Physics I
The first half of a two-semester noncalculus sequence with a laboratory; recommended for life science majors. Topics include kinematics, vectors, Newtonian mechanics, gravity, work, conservation of energy, and momentum, fluids, and properties of matter. Prerequisites: MTH 122 and MTH 123.  Credits: 5. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

PHY 230 — Principles of Physics I
The first course in a two-semester calculus-based sequence for students of science, mathematics, and engineering, with a laboratory. Topics include vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work, conservation of energy, linear and angular momentum, gravitation, mechanical waves and oscillations, and sound. Prerequisite: MTH 201 (MTH 202 is recommended as a corequisite). Credits: 5. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy 

SCI 226 — Integrated Physical Science for PK–3 Teachers
Course promotes mastery of physical and earth science concepts necessary to teach PK-3 science. Through inquiry and discussions students develop reasoning and thinking skills. The course focuses on science teaching and learning that is connected to the other science disciplines. Prerequisite: MTH 126 (can be taken concurrently). Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

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Global Perspectives

You are required to take one course in the Global Perspectives Cultures category.     |TOP|
If you place out of a 202 language course, you may take a higher level three-credit language course to fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement. Email your name, G-number, and the course you wish to take to [email protected].   

Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how culture affects people’s efforts to understand, use, and survive in their environments, and how these efforts, in turn, affect culture.
2. Explain within a cultural context the worldviews, language, or ways of life of societies, nations, regions, or peoples located outside of the United States.

AAA 200 — Understanding Africa
An introduction to the theoretical, conceptual, and historical framework that has shaped the study of Africa and a multidisciplinary survey of the main topics and issues facing the African continent as a vehicle for understanding African studies and making sense of Africa’s evolution. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

AAA 300 — U.S.-Africa Relations
Examines the historical development of the relationship between the United States and Africa, and the broad range of issues — cultural, economic, political, security, and social — that condition and shape the relationship. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

AAA 302 — African Diaspora
Overview of the history and culture of African societies throughout the world and the persistence of African culture among black populations outside of Africa. Chronicle of major events in the diasporic experience. Examines ethnocultural debate, African cultural values, artistic and intellectual traditions, and cultural continua of African forms in the new world. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

AAA/PLS 319 — African Politics
A study of social and economic forces that shape the political processes in Africa through a combination of individual cases and general themes. Topics include precolonial and colonial politics, regional integration, democratic transitions, state collapse and violence, ethnicity,  gender and class, civil society, development, and Africa’s role in world affairs. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

AAA/ENG 337 — Contemporary Black Literature
Studies the importance and variety of literature by black authors from Africa, the Americas and/or Afro-Europe since 1975. Texts written earlier than 1975 are used to consider influential historical and/or social events, trends and themes, literary styles, innovative uses of popular culture, and/or expression of the experience of marginality. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, integration, problem solving 

ANT 204 — People and Cultures of the World
Introduces the discipline of anthropology by examining the diversity of human cultures that has been described by anthropologists over the last 100 years. The principles of anthropology are explained with examples drawn from non-Western culture. Comparisons are drawn with our own. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, ethical reasoning 

ANT 215 — Origins of Civilization
This course examines the consequences of decisions made by our ancestors and the successes and failures of past civilizations, so that we may better understand our own behavior. Development of world civilizations is explored using historic, archaeological, and other perspectives that inform us about the past. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving

ANT 315 — Comparative Religions
A cross-cultural study of contemporary religions. Examines the diversity of religious meaning through the lived experiences of cultures, traditions, and sects around the world. Exposes students to anthropological interpretations of religion through a range of methods, including ethnography. Themes include symbolisms, ritual, death, shamanism, healing, magic, pilgrimage, and interfaith movements. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

ANT 340 — Culture and Environment
Compares different adaptive strategies of cultures from around the world and seeks understanding of ethical and social values different groups have related to the environment. Attention is focused on how humans relied on cultural mechanisms in the past to adapt and change their physical and natural environment. Prerequisites: Junior standing, Fulfillment of GE Foundations - Writing, and either Historical Analysis or U.S. Diversity. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, oral communication, problem solving 

ANT 345 — Perspectives on Globalization
The anthropology of globalization examines the emergence of “globalized local cultures.” Students employ the ethnographic approach to understand globalization as the intensification of interconnectedness in which anthropologists learn that fundamental problems of deep and universal concern to humans everywhere will need to be addressed at local, national, and global levels. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

ARA 202 — Intermediate Arabic II: Language and Culture
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the Intermediate Level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on Arabic culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Continuation of ARA 201. Counts toward the Arabic minor and the Middle East studies minor. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 201, or credit. Credits: 4. Skills: information literacy, oral communication 

ART 322 - Goths to Gothic: Medieval Art
A thematic examination of the arts and visual culture created between the 6th and 15th centuries in Europe and the broader Mediterranean. Explores diverse media in relation to their political, religious, and social contexts. Also considers 19th century and contemporary reception of medieval art and ideas. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking

ART 323 - Rethinking Renaissance Art
Thematic examination of the visual arts produced between 1400 and 1650 focusing on intersections between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Topics include the artist and society, civic and domestic contexts for the arts, as well as the representation of self and community. Explores concepts of Renaissance art in later eras. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

ART 422 - Art and the Worlds of Islam
Examines the arts and material culture produced in Islamic contexts between the 7th century and the present. Themes include patronage, materials, reception, cultures in contact, plurality of meaning, as well as colonial and post-colonial circumstances. Also explores the work of contemporary artists in relation to transnational contexts. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

CHI 202 — Intermediate Chinese II: Language and Culture
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the intermediate level. Chinese culture introduced through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Counts toward the Chinese minor and the East Asian studies minor. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in CHI 201. Credits: 4. Skills:  information literacy, oral communication

CHI 236 - Popular Chinese Fiction
This course is an overview of the most influential works of Chinese fiction in translation from pre-modern times to the present, focusing on the cultural messages embedded in them that have had a deep impact on Chinese culture and society today. Fulfills Foundations – Philosophy and Literature. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

CHI 323 — Late Imperial Chinese Culture
This course offers an overview of different components of Chinese civilization in the last three imperial dynasties: Yuan (1279-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1912). The course materials include fiction, drama, prose, poetry, biography and autobiography, and various forms of traditional arts. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

CHI 324 - Contemporary Chinese Culture
An introduction to contemporary Chinese popular culture. Using a variety of primary source materials, including film, television dramas, reality shows, literature, art, and artifacts, it explores popular culture's relations to social change, public spaces, the state, individual freedom, collective justice, national and social identities, and globalization. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, integration, oral communication, problem solving

EAS 201 — East Asia in the Contemporary World
Prepares students for encountering East Asia in various ways. Introduces East Asian cultures, political, and economic systems, international relationships, recent developments, traditional customs and behavior patterns, differences between regions, and historical roots of some contemporary situations. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, ethical reasoning, oral communication 

EAS 210 — Reading East Asia
Explores varied literary genres from a range of eras in China, Japan and Korea, including poetry, drama, novels, and short stories, placing them within their larger context as products of their respective times and cultures. Fulfills Foundations - Philosophy and Literature. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

ECO 349 — Emerging Markets Issues*
Examines important problems in emerging markets throughout the world, such as policies to stimulate growth via international trade; foreign aid and multinational investment in transitional economics; the use of natural resources and agriculture in economic development; and the relationship of
economic development to education, health, and migration. Prerequisites: Junior standing and ECO 200 or ECO 210. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, oral communication, problem solving 

ECO 369 — International Economic Issues*
Selected topics in both international trade and international finance. Includes preferential trading arrangements such as NAFTA and the European Union; analysis of barriers to trade and arguments for and against protectionism; the influence of exchange rates on capital flows; and the relationship between international trade and economic growth. Prerequisites: Junior standing and ECO 200 or ECO 210. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

EDF 316 - Global Perspectives on Education
Globalization is changing the purposes of education around the world, both increasing competition and enhancing global citizenship. This course will examine the inter-relationship between socio-cultural contexts and education in multiple countries, the impact of globalization on educational policies and practices, and global perspectives on these emerging challenges and opportunities. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving

EGR/NRM 406 — Renewable Energy Systems: Structure, Policy, and Analysis
A survey of the technological as well as economic, societal, and public policy issues associated with renewable energy systems. Topics include generation using renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass as well as advanced energy storage systems and distribution. Energy research and analysis techniques are introduced. Prerequisites: Junior standing and STA 215 or STA 220 or STA 312. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

ENG 204 — World Mythology
A comparative look at myths, folktales, and fairy tales and how they derive from, and work on, the mind of a culture, both socially and aesthetically. Examines these tales as works of art in their own right and also as metaphors expressing a society’s major values, themes, and preoccupations. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of GE Foundations - Writing. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

ENG 355 — Teaching English Learners, PK-6
Prepares pre-service PK-6 teachers to meet the needs of English learners. Focus on how second languages are learned; the cultural, linguistic, and affective factors that influence the process; and research-based pedagogy for promoting ELs' academic language and literacy development across content areas. Field placement required. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking

FRE 202 — Intermediate French II: Language and Culture
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the Intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on French and Francophone culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Counts toward the French minor (non-education). Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in FRE 201, or credit, or appropriate placement test score. Credits: 4. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

GER 202 — Intermediate German II: Language and Culture
Continuation of GER 201. Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the Intermediate Level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on German culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Counts toward the German minor (non-education).  Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in GER 201, or credit, or appropriate placement test score. Credits: 4. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

GPY 235 — Geography for a Changing World
Examines a world that is undergoing political, economic, social and environmental changes at many different spatial scales. Using geographic concepts, this course examines national, regional, and global interaction and development, and the diverse and complex processes that both hinder and help forge a global community.Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving

GPY/PA 324 — Urbanization
Examines the process of urbanization, its impact on various cultures, and its long-term sustainability. Considers the rapid urbanization in the developing countries and the dynamic growth of global urban systems, emphasizing the evolution of cities over time, space, and vastly different social, political, and cultural environments. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

GPY 350 — Geopolitics, Energy, and Environment of Russia and Central Eurasia 
This course examines the unique role of Russia and Central Eurasia in the world’s energy, water, and food security and many global geopolitical of the 21st century. With its complex ethnocultural composition and vast deposits of oil, gas, coal, and uranium, this region is strategically important for the U.S. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, oral communication, problem solving 

GPY 351 — Geography of Africa
Africa is one of the most fascinating world regions, yet paradoxically one of the least known. The focus of this course is on the rich cultural (language, religion, agriculture, cities, health, economy) and physical (climate, vegetation, landforms) geographies of this vast region and how they have changed over time. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking

GPY/LAS 352 — Geography of Latin America
The growth and development of Latin America have a significant impact on most activities in North America. Examines those effects and studies the cultural and physical development of Latin America. Skills: information literacy, oral communication 

GPY 356 — The Geography, Culture and Land Use Management of Europe 
A survey of Europe’s distribution and regional interactions of physical and human resources such as climate, soils, hydrology, and coastal geomorphology, along with cultural elements such as settlement patterns, language, ideology, economic development, infrastructure evolution, industrialization, urbanization, human capital, and jurisdictional developments and the associated land use  management approaches. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

GPY 362 — Farmers, Crops, and Our Challenging Agricultural World
A geography of the world’s agricultural practices and development at different scales, from traditional methods to industrial agriculture with an emphasis on farming societies. Topics include indigenous agriculture and crop domestication, agroforestry and plantation systems, land use and rural societies, export crops, aquaculture and livestock, and drug cultivation. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, integration, problem solving 

GRK 202 — Intermediate Greek II
Readings from Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey supplemented by study of early Greek history and culture. Prerequisite: GRK 201. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

GSI 201 — (Dis)Order and (In)Justice: An Introduction to Global Studies
An interdisciplinary introduction to global studies using themes of order/disorder and justice/injustice to explore problems and issues affecting people globally. Focuses on interconnectedness of global concerns and links between the local and global, primarily from a social science perspective. Possible topics: migration, human trafficking, food security, antiglobalization movements, infectious disease. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving 

GSI/HST 202 — History of Global Change and Social Transformation
A historical inquiry into long-term processes of global change and social transformation. Focus is on increasing interconnectedness of human communities from the deep past to the present, including spread of cultural, market and ecological exchanges, transport and communication technologies, developing ideas of social justice, and their connections to contemporary times. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, information literacy, oral communication

GSI/PLS 215— Global Migration
An interdisciplinary analysis of the global movement of immigrants and refugees and its relationship with the economy, politics, development, and culture. Students learn about migration as a key feature of globalization. Possible topics: migration history, immigration policies, border control, integration, citizenship, migrant transnationalism, diaspora, remittances, child migrants, and migration theories. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, ethical reasoning 

HSC 201 — The Scientific Revolution
What are the origins of modern science? This course explores the emergence of scientific ideas and institutions during the Scientific Revolution (1450-1800) by examining how scientists built on the work of earlier thinkers, how their work was fostered and/or constrained by religion and politics, and why their ideas endured. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy 

HSC 202 — The Technological Revolution 
How has technology evolved? Why has it changed? With what consequences? This course examines the development of technological systems from the 1700s to the 2000s by considering their influence on the cultural values of everyday people, their economic and environmental effects, and their shaping of our current technological society. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, information literacy, oral communication 

HST 101 — Introduction to World Civilizations 
Designed to support general education goals and develop historical perspectives, this course emphasizes the comparison of selected African, American, Asian, and European civilizations from ancient times to the present, exploring the variety of activities that divide and unite human beings across cultures, time, and space. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, written communication

HST 102 — Introduction to European Civilizations 
This course examines the long-term trajectory of European civilizations, focusing on the development of Europe and the complex interrelationships between political, economic, social and cultural aspects over time. Students may consider themes such as the emergence of nation-states, trade, migration, religion, class conflict, gender, racism, genocide, nationalism or demographic change. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy 

HST 203 — World History to 1500 A.D. 
Basic content and methods of history through an introductory study of world cultures before 1500 A.D. The course focuses on specific societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere, analyzing and comparing the ways in which political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic factors influenced the development of these various cultures. Required for majors. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, written communication 

HST 204 — World History Since 1500
Basic content and methods of history through an introductory study of world cultures from 1500 to present. The course focuses on specific societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere, analyzing and comparing the ways in which political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic factors influenced the development of these various cultures. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, information literacy, oral communication 

HST 211 — History of Islamic Civilization
An introduction to the history of Islamic civilization and the development of its relationship with Western Europe and the United States. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy 

HST 212 — India: History and Civilization
Examines the history, culture, and civilization of India from ancient to early modern period. It covers the rise and fall of civilizations, kingdoms, and dynasties. In tracing historical developments, the course emphasizes the rich and diverse culture of human experiences that have shaped a relatively unique civilization in South Asia. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, ethical reasoning, oral communication

HST 230 — Latin America in World History
This is a broad survey of Latin American history from the pre-Colombian period to the present. The course will focus on major issues and themes in Latin American history. Topics will include Amerindians, conquest, slavery, independence, national identity, foreign intervention, revolutions,
and inequality. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication, problem solving 

HST 240 — A History of East Asia to 1800
A broad overview of East Asian political systems, social changes, economic transformation, regional relations, and cultural interaction from prehistory to 1800. Major historical events and trends along with cultural differences and interactions will be examined. Emphasis is given to China and Japan;
Korea and Vietnam are also covered. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, information literacy 

HST 241 — A History of East Asia Since 1800
A broad overview of East Asian political systems, social changes, economic transformation, regional relations, and cultural interaction since 1800. Major historical events and trends along with cultural differences and interactions will be examined. Emphasis is given to China and Japan; Korea and Vietnam are also covered. Fulfills Foundations - Historical Analysis. Skills: critical thinking, information literacy, oral communication 

HST 310 — Cultural and Social Topics in Non-Western History
Examines various topics in non-Western cultural and social history. Course explores a specific topic defined by the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content varies. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

HST 332 — Emergence of Modern India and South Asia
Examines the emergence of Modern India and South Asia from the 17th century to the present. Topics include tradition, modernity, imperialism, culture, religion, women and gender, migration, globalization, human rights, nationalism, Indian diaspora, and conflict and cooperation between the South Asian countries and between India and major world powers. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

HST 342 — History of Buddhism and East Asian Religions
Examines Buddhism and major religious traditions of East Asia and their modern developments through historical perspectives. Explores the visions, values, and activities of people in India, Tibet, China, and Japan, and how their religious traditions have shaped their life experiences. Studies religious interactions among East Asian countries and their indigenous traits. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

HTM 175 — International Food and Culture
An exploration of world cultures via an examination of foods, focusing each semester on a different international cuisine. Demonstrates the ways in which intellectual, social, religious, political, economic, and geographic factors affect the development of regional cuisines. Explorations of culture and tasting of the region’s food and beverages are included. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

HTM 202 — International Tourism
Introduction to international tourism focusing on the socioeconomic effects of international tourism along with the inherent public-private interaction. International tourism is more than a set of industries, but rather an activity that encompasses human behavior, uses of resources (public and private), and interaction with other people, economies, and environments. Prerequisite: HTM 101 suggested. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

INT 400 — Global Visionary Leadership
This variable topics course examines the life and work of a visionary person or persons outside the U.S. whose theories and/or actions have affected deep change. The impact of these visionary ideas and actions result in paradigm shifts within global cultures, institutions, societies and worldviews.  May repeat for credit. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking

ITA 202 — Intermediate Italian II: Language and Culture
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the Intermediate level. Emphasis on real-life communication. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on Italian culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Prerequisite: ITA 201 with C (not C-) or better, or permission of instructor. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

JPN 202 — Intermediate Japanese II: Language and Culture
Continuation of JPN 201. Continued study of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture at the Intermediate Level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in JPN 201. Credits: 4. Skills: information literacy, oral communication 

JPN 221 — Pre-modern Japanese Literature and Culture (to 1600)
This course explores Japanese literature and culture from antiquity to 1600. Readings will consist primarily of primary sources in English translation, including literature, history, philosophy, religion, art, and theater. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

JPN 222 — Early Modern Japanese Literature and Theatre
This course explores Japanese literature and theatre during the Edo Period, from 1600 through the end of the 19th century. Readings will consist primarily of literary and theatrical works in English translation as well as history, philosophy, religion, art, etc. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Fulfills Foundations - Art. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication

JPN 224 — Post-World War II Japan through Literature and Film 
This course examines contemporary Japan through the lens of literature and film from the end of the Pacific War in 1945 to the present. Readings consist mainly of primary sources in English translation. No prior knowledge of Japanese is necessary. Fulfills Foundations - Philosophy and Literature. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

JPN 323 — Modern Japanese Literature and Film (to WWII)
This course examines Japan's modern period through the lens of literature and film from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 until the end of the Pacific War in 1945. Readings consist mainly of primary sources in English translation. No prior knowledge of Japanese is necessary. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving

LAS 210 — Exploring Latin America
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of the origins and development paths of Latin American and Caribbean societies, with attention to the interrelationship between these societies and the United States. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving 

LAT 202 — Intermediate Latin II
Readings in Augustan Epic Poetry, supplemented by the study of the genre, history, and culture of Augustan Rome. Prerequisite: Successful completion of LAT 201 or appropriate high school background. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

MES 201 — Introduction to the Middle East
An entry-level course introducing students to the variety and complexity of the Middle East. Provides a broad view of the region from the perspective of several disciplines and is especially suitable for students having little familiarity with the region. Fulfills Foundations – Historical Analysis. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving 

MGT 303 — International Business and Culture*
An introduction to the issues that a company will experience when doing business in a global economy. Emphasis is on the influence of culture on business practices. Topics may also include economic structures, marketing approaches, accounting and financial issues, management and organization issues, and distribution issues. Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

MGT 466 — International Management and Multinational Corporations*
A study of the managerial challenges of conducting business in a global economy. Emphasis on cultural differences and their impact on the situations and issues managers confront when working internationally. Prerequisite: Senior status or approval of instructor. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

MUS 218 — World Music
An exploration of non-Western music and Western folk music. Develops listening skills and ability to describe musical sounds and structures. Introduces an ethnomusicological perspective that considers music in relation to other aspects of society and culture. Fulfills Foundations – Art. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

MUS 309 — Music in Time of War
Course on the relationship between music and war.  Students will learn about a variety of war-related music, including music for organizing soldiers, recruiting, propaganda, cultural outreach, raising morale, therapy, memorial, and expression of opinions about war. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, oral communication, problem solving

PHI 210 — Eastern Philosophy
Because the world is getting smaller, the scope of our knowledge and vision must expand. This course introduces students to major philosophies of the East, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, through the study of classic texts. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

PHI 240 — Middle Eastern Philosophy
This course introduces students to Middle Eastern philosophy from the medieval period through the contemporary era. The course will give students a thorough understanding of what Middle Eastern philosophy is, what makes it unique, and how both medieval and modern thinkers tackle the philosophical problems of their day. Prerequisite: Prior work in philosophy or permission of instructor. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

PHI 250 — Existentialism
An investigation of a major philosophical and literary movement in the 19th and 20th century. Important existentialists include Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus. Topics include authenticity, freedom, consciousness, commitment, our relations to others and God, how emotions provide insights unavailable to reason, and the limits of philosophy. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

PHI 400 — Wisdom of the East: Advanced Topics in Asian Philosophy
Study of one or more Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, or Taoist philosophers (The Buddha, Nagarjuna, Lao Zi, Zhuangzi, Confucius, etc.). Topics: human nature, society, and individual, moral practice, suffering and liberation, religiosity. Credits: 3. Repeatable for credit, if content differs. Skills: critical  thinking, oral communication

PLS 103 — Issues in World Politics
Analysis and discussion of contemporary issues in world politics as a vehicle for introducing core concepts in comparative politics, such as democracy, dictatorship, civil society, power, nationalism, political economy, social policy, identity politics, and development. Students will gain basic familiarity with the institutions, actors, and processes that influence world politics. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving 

PLS 211 — International Relations
This introductory course in international relations (IR) examines interactions among states and non-state actors in the international environment. Class focuses on military, economic, ethnic, and religious conflict. Topics include power, organizations, nationalism, and economic integration. Major IR theories are exemplified by current topics, such as terrorism, poverty, trafficking, and climate change. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving 

PLS 281 — Comparative Political Systems: Canada
An analysis of the socioeconomic factors which influence the political processes, through a comparison of the political systems in the United  States with Canada. Skills: information literacy, oral communication

PLS 283 — Chinese Politics and U.S. -China Relations
A historical and thematic study of Chinese politics by examining the patterns and dynamics of its political, economic, and social development, as well as its interaction with the United States. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

PLS 284 — Latin American Politics
The course analyzes the socioeconomic factors that influence political processes in Latin American countries, combining themes and case studies. Topics include theories of development, the historical role played by various political actors, and the current nature of development, inequality, democracy, and the politics of gender and race relations in the region. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

PSY 355 — Psychology and Culture 
Exploration of the interaction between ecological and cultural variables and psychological processes. Topics include cultural influences on perception and cognition, personality, cognitive and social development, social relations, interpersonal and intergroup behavior, and psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 101. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

REL 100 — Religions of the World
An interdisciplinary study of multiple world religions in their cultural, historical, and political context. Students will investigate topics including belief structures, ritual systems, sacred literature, social dimensions, and historical development of various religious traditions. The course will include identification and comparison of key aspects of religion across traditions. Fulfills one of the Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, ethical reasoning 

REL 300 — Religions in the World Today: Theories, Methods, and Issues
This course explores the intersection of religion with human life, law, politics, and public culture, focusing on contemporary religions' roles in the secular world. Topics may include: human rights, fundamentalism, migration/immigration, social and political movements, gender/sexuality, nationalism, contemporary religious movements or phenomena, and environmentalism, among others. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving

REL 306 — Hinduism and South Asian Religions
Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion with approximately one billion adherents and has given birth to three other religions: Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. This course explores the origins and development of Hinduism, examining key concepts like karma, yoga, and reincarnation in our discussion of Hindu worldviews, cultures, and practices. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

REL 335 — Sacred Words, Global Understanding
A comparative study of sacred texts as literary masterpieces that shape and influence their respective cultural expressions and literary traditions. This interdisciplinary course will examine the multiple intersections of sacred texts with the many faces of globalization. Readings may include selections from Rig Veda, Upanishad, Bible, Qur’an, and Tao Te Ching. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Globalization Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, problem solving 

RUS 202 — Intermediate Russian II: Language and Culture
Continuation of RUS 201. Continued study of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture at the intermediate level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in RUS 201, or credit. Credits: 4. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking 

SOC/WGS 350 — Family and Gender in the Developing World
A comparative examination of the impact of development on families and gender roles in third world countries. Will include consideration of general issues (e.g., factors affecting family reproduction decisions, women in the formal and informal labor force, etc.) and in-depth study of gender and family in one or more countries. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Fulfillment of GE Foundations - Writing. Part of the Identity Issue. Skills: collaboration, critical thinking, integration, oral communication, problem solving 

SPA 202 — Intermediate Spanish II: Language and Culture
Continued development of speaking, listening, reading and writing for students at the Intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic texts. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in SPA 201, or credit, or appropriate placement test score. Credits: 4. Skills: critical thinking, oral communication 

WGS 301 — Global Feminisms
This course offers a comparative analysis of local/global feminisms through history, activism, development and forms of feminism in different countries as well as an examination of the status of women in those countries as it impacts feminist activism. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Skills: collaboration, information literacy, integration, problem solving 

*You must have completed 55 credits to enroll in 300- to 400-level Seidman College of Business courses. If you are a nonbusiness major with a 2.5 overall GPA, please email your name, G-number, course, and semester to [email protected] to request a permit to register. Secondary admissions criteria applies for business majors.

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Health

 Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how complementary and competing perspectives contribute to the ongoing discussion about health.

AHS 340 — Health Care Management.    |TOP|
An introduction to the basic concepts of health care management, including problem solving, planning, organization, motivation, leadership, and group processes. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

AHS 352 — Introduction to Holistic Health Care
Students will critically examine holistic health beliefs and practices and their cultural position in American society. The philosophical and theoretical premises behind these beliefs and practices will be analyzed and compared to Western medicine and to one another. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ANT 320 — Culture and Disease
Introduces students to the anthropological study of disease ecology and medical systems cross-culturally. Explores the impact of disease, ecology, and sociocultural behavior throughout human evolution. Investigates the efficacy and nature of non-Western curing procedures and the cultural and psychodynamic features of illness. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ART 350 - Learning to See: Visual Training for the Health Care Professional
Interactive studio art course that trains visual thinking and analysis skills used in health care settings.  Designed for the health care professional but open to all.  Discussion, drawing, writing, meditation, visual training related to diagnostic thinking.   No previous art experience or skill necessary. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

BIO 309 — Plants and Human Health
Examination of plants and fungi that are sources of medicines, herbal remedies, or are a regular part of people’s diets and have been found to have specific health benefits. Only one of BIO 309, 311, 329, or 349 may be counted toward a biology major or minor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of the Life Sciences general education category. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

BIO 325 — Human Sexuality
Introduction to the biological dimensions of human sexuality from physiological, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Credits: 3. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

BIO 328 — Biomedical Ethics
Examination of ethical dilemmas encountered in medicine and biomedical research, with an emphasis on obligations of health care workers to their patients. Biology majors may not use both BIO 328 and BIO 338 as elective credit within the major. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Fulfillment of GE Foundations - Writing (for SWS sections). Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

CMB 350 — Foundations of Brewing
Introduction to history, culture, theory, and practice of brewing. Students design and brew a beer of choice. Implications of beer consumption  on social, psychological, and biological health are emphasized. Effects of human migration, technological advances, economics, culture, and globalization on beer production are also addressed. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ECO 343 — Health Economics*
Application of microeconomic tools to health and medical care issues. Topics include demand for health care, economic choices of medical care providers, insurance markets, economic justification for government involvement in the medical care system, various proposals for health care reform in the U.S. and different health care systems in the world. Prerequisites: Junior standing and ECO 200 or ECO 211. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ENG 386 — Literary Responses to Death and Dying
Study of literary texts that examine attitudes, practices, and beliefs surrounding death and dying from multiple perspectives, including personal experience, across cultures, and historically. Studies associated  issues such as illness, grief, mourning, memorials, and responses to national tragedies. Works may include poetry, memoir, drama, fiction, nonfiction, myth, and other arts. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Fulfillment of GE Foundations - Writing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

HST 370 — History of Medicine and Health
Interdisciplinary exploration of the diverse ways that Western societies from Ancient Greece to the modern era have defined health and disease, provided health care, managed the environment, and sought to prevent illness. Examines the strengths and limits of past solutions to health questions and their applicability to modern society. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

INT/WGS 326 — Sexuality, Justice, and Advocacy
An exploration of sexuality through an interdisciplinary, intersectional lens. Topics include reproductive justice, adult sexual development, public policy, and sexual health and justice activism. Students will increase their knowledge and facilitation skills related to sexual health, reproductive health, and how theory and practice inform sexual health and justice activism. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

INT 342 — Food Matters
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationship between power structures and food. In navigating social, historical, and environmental factors that shape current food systems, the course examines political dimensions of food from differing cultural perspectives. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

MOV 350 — The Obesogenic Environment
Obesity is a global health issue. This course will examine obesity within the context of behavioral choices, and physical and social environments (e.g., public health policy, sociocultural influences, food accessibility, media, marketing). Obesity prevention and intervention strategies will also be  explored. Prerequisites: Junior standing and PSY 101 or SOC 101. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

NUR 344 — Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Journey
Healthy aging is a lifelong process. This course will explore factors that affect physical, mental, biological, and spiritual aspects of human aging. Emphasis will be placed on achieving and maintaining optimal health and well being across the life-course. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

NUR 354 — Living with Life-limiting Illness 
This course is intended for persons interested in exploring issues surrounding death and dying. Content will explore common physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and culturally specific needs of the dying as well as ethical and legal considerations surrounding death. Standards of care from the discipline of hospice and palliative care are explored. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

NUR 364 - Embracing Wicked Problems in Healthcare
Wicked problems in healthcare are chronic, reoccurring issues that require both problem solving and polarity thinking. Students across disciplines work in groups applying principles of dialogue and polarity management to address polarizing tensions, where both sides are right and need each other's wisdom to create sustainable positive health outcomes. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

PSY 367 — Health Psychology
Explores the relationships among psychology, health, illness, and behavioral medicine. Considers important contemporary health issues from biopsychological and psychosocial perspectives and the role of psychology in health promotion. Prerequisites: Junior standing and PSY 101 or HNR 234. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

REL 343 — Religion and Healing
Students will examine the wide variety of ways health and the religions of the world intersect, including religious treatments and explanations for illness and how religious beliefs and activities impact health. Students will develop a greater understanding of both the religious and health-based practices of communities around the globe. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

RTX 302 — Leisure, Health, and Wellness
Addresses the concept of leisure and its use in achieving and maintaining good health and well-being of individuals, families, and societies. Leisure education and complementary health promotion strategies to achieve health and wellness are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

SOC 430 - Aging in Place(s): Growing Old in the Community
This course will use off-campus community engagement to teach challenges faced by older people who increasingly age in place and in isolation. Students will learn obstacles to successful aging including health issues and social isolation, among other related issues. Students will actively strategize practical-care and policy proposals. Transportation provided.Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

SW 322 — Responding to Chronic Illness
Investigates the chronic illness through a biological, social and psychological lens. Chronic illness affects individuals, groups and communities resulting in a need for a variety of ways to assess how health professionals can best respond to the challenges of living a good quality of life. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

SW 344 - Responding to Loss, Death, and Grief
Explores death and loss in US society from diverse theoretical, cultural, and social perspectives. Grief as a human response to death and other significant loss is examined emphasizing the diversity of grief reactions among individuals, groups, and communities and exploring helpful and meaningful interventions. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

SW 355 - Addressing Ageism and Health
Analyzes the impact of historical, economic, and societal responses to population aging in the United States on pervasive ageism against older adults, based on the human rights framework. Special attention given to professional ageism in health and human services systems and its impact on minority older adults' health and wellbeing. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, oral communication, problem solving, written communication
 

*You must have completed 55 credits to enroll in 300- to 400-level Seidman College of Business courses. If you are a nonbusiness major with a 2.5 overall GPA, please email your name, G-number, course, and semester to [email protected] to request a permit to register. Secondary admissions criteria applies for business majors.

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Information, Innovation, or Technology

Knowledge Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how complementary and competing perspectives contribute to the ongoing discussion about information, innovation, or technology.

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This course is a hands-on studio course that provides basic skills and an understanding of computer technology in the creative process. Emphasized exploration of digital media concepts and methods for supporting creativity through examination of the themes and issues in contemporary arts and culture. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ART 373 — Design and Materiality: Objects and Sculpture
This primarily hands-on studio course emphasizes material knowledge in relation to functionality, form, and design fundamentals utilized in product development. Material explorations may include metalworking, woodworking, mold making, plastics, fibers, found objects and/or digital processes. Individual and collaborative projects will be informed by student research, experimentation, problem solving, and discussion. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ART 392 — Curatorial Studio: Art, Exhibitions, Events
This course involves the creation of art exhibitions, events, and projects as a studio practice. It explores the presentational and critical aspects of curatorial work and the theoretical discourse specific to such practice within a studio context. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

ART 394 - Interactive Studio: Art Interface, Collaboration
Interactive Studio addresses the study and creation of art works in which the audience is involved in an interactive exchange. Media explored include interactive situations, community collaborations, social/political interactions, and current electronic interactive interfaces. (May be repeated once for credit.) Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

CIS 310 — Introduction to the Structure and Mechanics of Social Networking
A study of networks as implemented in typical online social network sites.  This course examines a) the basics of representing and analyzing networks, b) the tools for implementing and managing an online social network, and c) the techniques for discovering and exploiting valuable information
that resides in networks. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

CIS 320 — Visualization of Data and Information
An introduction to the concepts of information visualization, principles in vision and perception, and design principles for interactive visualizations. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, designing, developing, and evaluating visual representations of quantitative and qualitative content using visualization software that do not require technical backgrounds. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

CIS 331 — Data Analysis Tools and Techniques
This course will introduce the student to key technologies used for collecting, cleaning, manipulating, storing, analyzing, visualizing, and extracting useful information from large and diverse data sets. Upon completion of this course, students will be better prepared to assist organizations in facing the challenges of large scale data analytics. Prerequisites: STA 215 and junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

CIS 358 — Information Assurance
Introduction to security, privacy, and information assurance. Coverage will include not only security threats, attacks, and defenses, but also issues important to information assurance such as risk management, security planning, and ethical issues. Perspectives of computing professionals as well as computing users from other professions will be discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

CMB 321 — Designing our Future: Babies, Food, Medicine, and Biotechnology
Issues course which introduces the concepts and theories of biotechnology, and includes an in-depth exploration of a biotechnology issue, such as designer babies, GMO food, and personalized medicine, within a group setting. Student groups will create a white paper and lead a discussion on the biotechnology issue of their choice. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

DS 350 — Social Media in Culture
An examination of social media’s role in shaping individuals and communities. Students evaluate how social media platforms express political, social, and cultural power. Students analyze how social media expands and limits conversations on issues concerning race, gender, sexuality, and diaspora. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

DS 360 — Ethics of Digital Cultures
This course will investigate the ethical concepts emerging alongside digital innovation. Students will explore topics such as (but not limited to) social media, issues of privacy and security, cyber warfare, virtual representation, and internet access, plagiarism, and sustainability. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

ECO 330 — Sports Economics*
Examination of economic issues pertaining to professional and collegiate sports, including analysis of industrial organization and antitrust issues, labor relations, discrimination, and the impact of franchises on local economies. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of Foundations – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

EDT 312 — Children and Technology
Focused on the impact technology in its many forms is having on children, ages 2-12, including preschool uses of technology, as well as incorporation of technology into instruction and assessment. Explores issues related to children’s participation in an increasingly digital society within the context of development, education, and society. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

EDT 476 — Teaching with Technology
Pre-K-6 classroom-based teaching and assessing with technology. Focused on integrating available technologies into assessment and instruction in support of student learning.  Students should be prepared to inventory available digital technologies for classroom use, support needs of all students and align instruction with relevant benchmarks and standards. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

EGR 302 — Engineering Decision-Making in Society
Engineering decisions affect almost everyone in the modern world.  This course studies the potential broad impacts of these decisions within social, economic, environmental, and global contexts. This course, through case-studies, places engineering in a wider context, emphasizing the application of ethical models to recognize professional responsibilities in engineering situations. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

ENG/DS 314 — Digital Literacies
Increasingly, literary production and consumption are occurring in digital spaces using digital tools. This course will foster students' abilities to critically interpret literary texts using digital tools. Students will study literary authorship, readership, and analysis from the inception of the printing press to the present. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

ENG 331 - Comics and Graphic Novels in Contemporary Culture
This course examines the comics medium and its role in popular culture and academic studies. Students read and analyze historical and contemporary comics from varying genres, learn the formal elements of comics, consider the possibilities and limitations of the medium, and critique representations of race, class, and gender within comics. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

GPY/MKT 365 — GIS for Economic and Business Decision Making*
Explores the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in economic and business decision making, including market area analysis, geodemographic segmentation, site selection, routing, customer profiling, sales territory management, and location strategies. Emphasis on hands-on
activities. Problem-based learning approach. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

GPY/ECO 385 — GIS in Urban and Regional Analysis
Focus on applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques in urban and regional analysis. Using a hands-on approach, students will explore how to use GIS techniques and large data sets to analyze economic, demographic, and social change in the knowledge-based economy. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, and problem solving. 

INT 310 — Creativity and Innovative Problem-Solving
An interdisciplinary study of those ideas that stimulate the creative processes and innovation in information and technology in a diversity of human practices, including, but not limited to, artistic, philosophical, scientific, and entrepreneurial endeavors, with a focus on practicing innovativeness and creativity in a variety of areas. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

INT 323 — Design Thinking to Meet Real-world Needs
Design Thinking is an iterative, project-based, problem-solving process valued in organizations both locally and internationally. As interdisciplinary teams, students in this course will use the Design Thinking process to better facilitate the chaos of innovation by collaborating with stakeholders to meet real-world needs. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

INT 341 — Leadership for Social Change
An examination of the theory and practice of leadership in social change movements, focused on developing personal and organizational capacities for leadership in a liberal education context. Students identify a contemporary social issue and create an action plan for resolution, addressing that issue with at least one action step. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

MTH 312 — Cryptography and Privacy
An introduction to cryptography and information security with a focus on applications and issues from diverse areas. Topics will include a study of cryptographic primitives, historical cipher systems, symmetric and public-key cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, electronic voting, and contemporary issues in privacy and security. Prerequisites: Junior standing and successful completion of any Mathematical Sciences Foundations course. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

REL 340 — Religion and Popular Culture in the United States
An interdisciplinary study of religion and popular culture in the United States. Students will employ religious studies approaches to critically examine cultural forms such as music, art, cinema, social media, sports, and virtual reality in order to analyze the diversity of U.S. popular culture. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Fulfills Cultures – U.S. Diversity. Skills: collaboration, ethical reasoning, information literacy, integration, problem solving 

SOC/INT 366 — American Society and Media 
Interdisciplinary approach to the ways in which mediated mass culture produces meaning in contemporary American society as examined through a variety of critical lenses such as political economy and sociocultural analyses of the organization of the mass media, media content, and audience reception studies of film, television, and/or music cultures. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

SST 311 — Data Literacy for Social Studies
Students will investigate K-12 students' understanding of data and data visualizations such as maps, graphs, and timelines; learn methods for analyzing, interpreting, and using data visualizations in social studies; and explore tools for creating data visualizations. Students will also develop project-based lessons aimed at building data literacy in social studies. Prerequisites: MTH 108+109 or MTH 110 or equivalent and Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

STA 340 — Statistics in the Media
An examination of statistics reported in the media. Students will read news stories and published research to critically evaluate the conclusions made, recognizing when assertions are and are not supported by evidence. Common fallacies and misconceptions will be covered. Prerequisites: Junior standing and STA 215. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving 

STA 345 — Statistics in Sports
An application-oriented overview of the statistical methodology that can be utilized to describe and evaluate the performance of individuals or teams participating in sports. Emphasis will be on data collection, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference and modeling utilized in sports. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

THE 325 — Theatre for Social Change
Examines performance theory, theatre practice and educational drama methods used to investigate systems of power, notions of community, identity and political action. Students will learn about theatrical productions, artistic processes and technology based communication techniques that help actor-activists initiate social change. Students will create group performances for a chosen community. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Skills: collaboration, integration, problem solving

*You must have completed 55 credits to enroll in 300- to 400-level Seidman College of Business courses. If you are a nonbusiness major with a 2.5 overall GPA, please email your name, G-number, course, and semester to [email protected] to request a permit to register. Secondary admissions criteria applies for business majors.

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