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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Urdu
	URDU 10100 - Urdu Level I Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to basic skills in the language. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	URDU 10200 - Urdu Level II Prerequisite(s): URDU 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of URDU 10100. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
Vet Medicine
	VM 10200 - Careers In Veterinary Medicine Credit Hours: 1.00. Overview of the field of veterinary medicine presently and as anticipated for the future. Presentations will include descriptions and discussions of the nature of the professional activity, organization of veterinary medicine, career opportunities, issues confronting the profession, and the admission requirements of the profession. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
Women’s Studies
	WOST 12100 - Introduction To Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to a women’s studies perspective in various academic disciplines. Emphasis on the socialization process of women, the history and literature of women, the politics and theory of the women’s rights movement, and the changing role of women in society. Not open to students with credit in GS 12100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 20800 - Nutrition in Women’s Health Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of women’s health issues with emphasis on nutrition. Review of current research in normal and preventative nutrition throughout the lifecycle. Focus on women as individuals and on those who counsel and educate women. Course does not meet nutrition competency requirements for Nursing, Early Childhood Education or Hospital and Tourism Management majors. Not open to students with credit in F&N 208.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WOST 32000 - By And About Women Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 32000) Course employs feminist, interdisciplinary perspectives to examine representations of gender and sexuality in drama, fiction, poetry, and prose, with emphasis on texts by women writers. A central concern is how power is distributed across social locations such as gender, race, and class. Instructor will determine genre, era, place, culture, theme and other foci. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 32400 - International Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3.00. Course presents an international perspective on women’s social, political, economic and imaginative lives. It focuses on the literary efforts of women to question, challenge, and examine the conditions affecting their lives. The major emphasis will be on global literatures from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. This course is cross-listed with ENGL 32400. Not open to students with credit in ENGL 32400. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 33600 - Mothers And Daughters In Literature Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 33600) Course acquaints students with a new body of literature by women. Students explore mother-daughter relationships as presented in this literature to enhance their understanding of feminist approaches to life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on literature written in English by women of color living in the United States. Writers included are Africa-American, Native-American, Asian-American, and Latin/Hispanic descent. The course introduces students to the emerging body of writing by women of color, heightening awareness and appreciation of these women’s literary contributions. ENGL /WOST 34000 examines some of the cultural differences among these groups, as reflected in the literature. This course also explores obstacles, particularly those related to race, gender, and class, that women of color share. Finally, the course enhances understanding of the experiences shared by women from all cultures. This course is cross-listed as ENGL 34000. Not open to students with credit in ENGL 340. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 35000 - Social Psychology Of Marriage Prerequisite(s): SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed to provide an understanding of contemporary courtship, marriage, and family interaction as cultural, social, and social-psychological phenomena. Consideration of the major sources of marital strain and conflict within a heterogeneous, rapidly changing society. Not open to students who have had HDFS 35000 or SOC 35000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 45000 - Sex Roles In Modern Society Prerequisite(s): SOC 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A critical examination of the complementary roles of men and women with particular attention to problems of role adjustment in the contemporary United States. The neo-feminist movement and countermovements. Role coflicts and adjustments in such areas as family, education, employment, and the political area. Not open to students with credit in SOC 45000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 47000 - Women In The Media Prerequisite(s): COM 11400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR COM 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR WOST 12100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Focusing on the contributions made by women in newspaper, television, film, and performance, this course will explore how women are shaping societal and cultural values. Not open to students with credit in COM 470. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WOST 49000 - Topics In Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Topics vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Sports Management
	SPTM 10000 - Introduction To Sports Management Credit hours: 3.00. An introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of the diverse and expanding sport industry as well as an understanding of the foundations, principles, concepts, structures, segments, processes, skills, and applications required of successful sport management practitioners. Sport management career options and preparation will be explored. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 30100 - Practicum In Intercollegiate Athletics Credit Hours: 1.00. Training and practical experience of 150 hours in on-and-off campus intercollegiate athletic operations. Exposure to all aspects of the collegiate athletic industry, including away trips to other universities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 31200 - Organization And Management Of The Sports Industry Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of planning, organizing and controlling all aspects/resources of the Sports Industry to maximize effectiveness and control in multiple sport business enterprises. Students will develop their own career pathways and research operations they expect to spend their career in post-graduation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 32200 - Facilities Design And Property Management Credit Hours: 3.00. Arrangement of multi-purpose facilities for efficient use of space. Design based upon safe established work flow patterns. Operation and maintenance of the physical plant within engineering standards for peak performance and longevity. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 40200 - Internship In Sports Management Prerequisite(s): SPTM 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. Structured sports industry internship of 300-600 hours in an approved sports industry business setting. Requires internship agreement, site visit, and exposure to at least four functional areas of the operation. Comprehensive report(s) of the experience and evaluation of performance by student and site required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 41500 - Public/Private Sports Club Management Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the organization and management structures, opportunities and operations within the private and public sports club industry. Emphasis on the manager’s role and duties plus the financial aspects of budgeting and managing memberships and member services. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPTM 42000 - Sports Event Planning, Promotion And Media Relations Credit Hours: 3.00. Emphasis on logistical requirements and economic realities of on and off site event services. Practical application that will involve students in the planning, organizing and execution of sporting event(s). Also covers information releases and handling various media announcements. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
	WGSS 12100 - Introduction to Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to a women’s studies perspective in various academic disciplines. Emphasis on the socialization process of women, the history and literature of women, the politics and theory of the women’s rights movement, and the changing role of women in society. Not open to students with credit in GS 12100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 20800 - Nutrition in Women’s Health Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of women’s health issues with emphasis on nutrition. Review of current research in normal and preventative nutrition throughout the lifecycle. Focus on women as individuals and on those who counsel and educate women. Course does not meet nutrition competency requirements for Nursing, Early Childhood Education or Hospital and Tourism Management majors. Not open to students with credit in FN 20800. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 28000 - Women’s Studies: An Introduction Credit hours: 3.00. An introductory survey of the concepts and research data in the new scholarship on women, gender, and sexuality. Topics covered include biology, sexuality, socialization, family and work, creativity, and politics. Recommended both as an overview for those generally interested in gender and women’s issues, and as a foundational course for those committed to more advanced women’s studies. Though the content will vary in specific sections, 28000 will always focus on the intersection of gender with factors such as race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and nationality in U.S. and global contexts. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 28200 - Introduction To LGBT Studies Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ANTH 28200) This course offers students an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer lives. It provides a basic grounding in theories of sexuality and LGBT histories, identities and movements in the U.S. and globally. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 32000 - By And About Women Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 32000) Course employs feminist, interdisciplinary perspectives to examine representations of gender and sexuality in drama, fiction, poetry, and prose, with emphasis on texts by women writers. A central concern is how power is distributed across social locations such as gender, race, and class. Instructor will determine genre, era, place, culture, theme and other foci. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 32400 - International Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 32400) Course presents an international perspective on women’s social, political, economic and imaginative lives. It focuses on the literary efforts of women to question, challenge, and examine the conditions affecting their lives. The major emphasis will be on global literatures from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. Not open to students with credit in ENGL 32400. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 33600 - Mothers and Daughters In Literature Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 33600) Course acquaints students with a new body of literature by women. Students explore mother-daughter relationships as presented in this literature to enhance their understanding of feminist approaches to life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ENGL 34000) This course focuses on literature written in English by women of color living in the United States. Writers included are Africa-American, Native-American, Asian-American, and Latin/Hispanic descent. The course introduces students to the emerging body of writing by women of color, heightening awareness and appreciation of these women’s literary contributions. ENGL/WGSS 34000 examines some of the cultural differences among these groups, as reflected in the literature. This course also explores obstacles, particularly those related to race, gender, and class, that women of color share. Finally, the course enhances understanding of the experiences shared by women from all cultures. This course is cross-listed as ENGL 34000. Not open to students with credit in ENGL 34000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 35000 - Social Psychology Of Marriage Prerequisite(s): SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed to provide an understanding of contemporary courtship, marriage, and family interaction as cultural, social, and social-psychological phenomena. Consideration of the major sources of marital strain and conflict within a heterogeneous, rapidly changing society. Not open to students who have had CDFS 35000 or SOC 35000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 38000 - Gender & Multiculturalism Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course expands students’ understanding of gender issues by exploring the multicultural diversity of women’s lives. It examines how race, class, sexuality, and culture interact and shape society and ecology in the United States and in a global context. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 38100 - Women Of Color In The US Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the diversity of racial and ethnic groups in the United States with a particular emphasis on the histories, experiences, and cultural contributions of women of color. Provides a broad introduction to the intersections of gender, race and ethnicity. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 45000 - Sex Roles In Modern Society Prerequisite(s): SOC 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A critical examination of the complementary roles of men and women with particular attention to problems of role adjustment in the contemporary United States. The neo-feminist movement and countermovements. Role coflicts and adjustments in such areas as family, education, employment, and the political area. Not open to students with credit in SOC 45000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 47000 - Women In The Media Prerequisite(s): COM 11400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR COM 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR WOST 12100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Focusing on the contributions made by women in newspaper, television, film, and performance, this course will explore how women are shaping societal and cultural values. Not open to students with credit in COM 47000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 48000 - Feminist Theory Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Intensive study of a variety of contemporary and international feminist theories from an interdisciplinary perspective. Provides an overview of major trends, critical approaches, and diverse viewpoints in the field of feminist theory. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 48200 - Interdisciplinary Studies In Sexuality Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to recent work in lesbian and gay studies in various fields, including literature, history, film, cultural theory, medicine, law, and studies of sexuality. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 48300 - Feminism In Global Perspective Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit hours: 3.00. Third World feminist scholars. Focuses on feminist projects within and against colonial, nationalist, religious and global contexts. Includes Third World feminist critiques of Western feminisms. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 49200 - Practicum In Women’s Studies Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 UG min grade D- Credit Hours: 2.00 to 4.00. This course is designed to integrate knowledge derived from women’s studies scholarship with practical experience. Students will define their own projects in consultation with women’s studies faculty. Periodic conferences and written reports required. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule

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Course Descriptions

Schedule Type Classifications

URDU 10100 - Urdu Level I

URDU 10200 - Urdu Level II

VM 10200 - Careers In Veterinary Medicine

WOST 12100 - Introduction To Women’s Studies

WOST 20800 - Nutrition in Women’s Health

WOST 32000 - By And About Women

WOST 32400 - International Women’s Literature

WOST 33600 - Mothers And Daughters In Literature

WOST 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color

WOST 35000 - Social Psychology Of Marriage

WOST 45000 - Sex Roles In Modern Society

WOST 47000 - Women In The Media

WOST 49000 - Topics In Women’s Studies

SPTM 10000 - Introduction To Sports Management

SPTM 30100 - Practicum In Intercollegiate Athletics

SPTM 31200 - Organization And Management Of The Sports Industry

SPTM 32200 - Facilities Design And Property Management

SPTM 40200 - Internship In Sports Management

SPTM 41500 - Public/Private Sports Club Management

SPTM 42000 - Sports Event Planning, Promotion And Media Relations

WGSS 12100 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

WGSS 20800 - Nutrition in Women’s Health

WGSS 28000 - Women’s Studies: An Introduction

WGSS 28200 - Introduction To LGBT Studies

WGSS 32000 - By And About Women

WGSS 32400 - International Women’s Literature

WGSS 33600 - Mothers and Daughters In Literature

WGSS 34000 - Literature By Women Of Color

WGSS 35000 - Social Psychology Of Marriage

WGSS 38000 - Gender & Multiculturalism

WGSS 38100 - Women Of Color In The US

WGSS 45000 - Sex Roles In Modern Society

WGSS 47000 - Women In The Media

WGSS 48000 - Feminist Theory

WGSS 48200 - Interdisciplinary Studies In Sexuality

WGSS 48300 - Feminism In Global Perspective

WGSS 49200 - Practicum In Women’s Studies