2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Apr 26, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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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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French
	FR 58100 - French Culture Credit Hours: 3.00. Development of the cultural life of the French people as reflected in architecture, art, history, literature, music, and philosophy. Lectures in French. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	FR 59000 - Directed Reading In French Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Directed readings in French. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
Geography
	GEOG 11000 - Human Geography Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the principles, concepts, and methods of analysis used in the study of human geographic systems. Examines geographic perspectives on contemporary world problems such as population growth, globalization of the economy, and human-environmental relations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GEOG 13000 - Regions Of The World Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of regions of the world, their distinct characteristics, and interaction with one another. Special emphasis on regional differences related to cultures and societies, and interdependency related to global economics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GEOG 30500 - American History To 1877 Prerequisite(s): EAS 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR EAS 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR HIST 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR HIST 15100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR HIST 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This class addresses general topics in the discipline of Geography. It seeks to educate students so that they can consider the spatial dimensions of historical, political, economic, and social themes and problems. In addition, the course seeks to develop the general skills of the discipline, especially those related to cartography. Students receiving credit for this as GEOG class may not also receive credit as a HIST class and vice versa. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GEOG 39000 - Topics In Geography Credit Hours: 3.00. Variable topics course in geography. May be repeated for credit. Typically offered in Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
General Business Health
	GBH 20000 - Medical Terminology Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course which provides an overview of the terminology, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, used in the medical/health professions fields. The various systems in the body are examined, such as the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, and the nervous system, and the various parts in each system are identified. In addition, terminology as it relates to various symptoms, ailments and medical procedures is studied. The emphasis will be placed upon pronunciation and spelling of the various terms ratherthan upon an understanding of the operation of the various systems. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
General Science
	SCI 10300 - Survey Of The Biological World Credit Hours: 3.00. This laboratory science course is designed for non-biology majors to satisfy the general education science requirement. Topics in this course include history of planet earth, evolution and natural history of living organisms. This course cannot be used for biology elective credits by biology majors. Typically offered Fall Spring. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 10400 - Introduction To Environmental Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of human impacts on natural environments. This course assumes very little prior knowledge in ecology, and thus serves for non-biology major students who wish to satisfy their lab science requirements. Topics include basic concepts of ecology, interactions between human and natural environment, human wellness in relation to environmental pollution, natural resource conservation and management, modern environment technology, and current environmental issues in our society. Lecture material is reinforced and expanded upon in laboratory exercises and field trips in ecology, environmental health, pollution, and resource conservation. This course will not count toward a biology degree. Typically offered Summer Fall. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 10500 - Invitation To Human Biology Credit Hours: 3.00. This course assumes very little prior specific knowledge of biology, and thus serves for non-biology students who wish to satisfy their lab science requirements. Topics include basic structure and function of the structure of the human body, human genetics, human wellness issues, human evolution, and human impact on the environment. Lecture material is reinforced and expanded upon in laboratory exercises. This course will not count toward a biology degree. Typically offered Summer Spring. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 10601 - Food Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces fundamental chemistry concepts and then covers the basic properties of water, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals and vitamins and their roles in food systems. Additionally the course covers enzymes in foods and food additives. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 11200 - Introduction To The Physical Sciences I Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to science and the scientific method as evidenced by the physical and chemical aspects of nature. Physical and chemical concepts and processes will be studied in the context of everyday life. General topics will include: motion, energy, heat, electromagnetism, atoms and molecules. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 11300 - Introduction To The Physical Sciences II Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to science and the scientific method as evidenced by the physical and geological aspects of nature. General topics will include: Planetary geology, chemical concepts of mater including classification, chemical reactions, bonding and energy. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 11400 - Introduction to Life Science Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to life science for non-biology majors. This inquiry-based course will take an investigative approach to various topics in biology that are related to everyday life. Topics include evolution and life history of animals and plants, cells, human health, biotechnology, and ecology. Although offered primarily for elementary education majors, this course is open to all qualified students. This course cannot be counted as biology elective credits for a biology degree. Typically offered Fall. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 12200 - Origin Of The Universe Credit Hours: 3.00. Fundamental concepts of the evolution of the universe from a scientific viewpoint will be studied. Using basic mathematics skills, Big Bang theory, Black Holes, Particle Accelerators, and the essential principle of physics will be investigated. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 13100 - Science And Environmental Issues Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the application of chemical principles to the world around us (our environment). It may be used to satisfy the general education laboratory science requirement and serve as an introductory course for further study in the field of environmental science. Typically offered Fall. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 14000 - Introduction To Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the theories and practices of scientific techniques as applies to crime detection. Some focus areas will include crime scene processing, physical evidence, the examination and evaluation of evidence, and laboratory procedure. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	SCI 14200 - Dinosaurs! Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will use dinosaurs as the vehicle with which to provide an overview of several key concepts in biological science and geology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SCI 15000 - Brewing Science Credit Hours: 3.00. Following the brewing process from “grain-to-glass”, this course uses the biological and chemical principles of brewing to teach science to the non-science major. While based solely on malted barley, water, hops, and yeast, beer and the brewing process provide a wealth of examples of basic science. In addition to these basic ingredients, scientific discussions on malting, mashing, fermentation, and the making of different beer styles will also be included. In the laboratory, students will gain hands-on experience with important aspects of the brewing process. An emphasis on the responsibility we must take for our behavior when consuming beer will be stressed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 19000 - Special Topics In Science Prerequisite(s): MA 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Introductory, integrated science course for engineering and science students. Beginning lectures will cover the basic chemistry of life, the organization of cells. This will be followed by more advanced topics such as photosynthesis. Each topic will emphasize how understanding the biological system requires concepts and tools from other disciplines such as chemistry and physics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SCI 20200 - Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers basic issues in environmental sciences including life and environment of the earth, management of renewable and non-renewable resources (air, water, soil, food, minerals, energy, etc.) problems and prevention of pollution, and strategies for sustainable economic development. A multidisciplinary approach, based on teamwork, is emphasized. The course will possibly be team-taught by PUC faculty members. Typically offered Spring. General Education: Natural Sciences View Class Schedule
	SCI 20300 - Dean’s Seminar Credit Hours 0.00 to 1.00. Students will meet one hour each week to learn about career opportunities in STEM fields, and be exposed to skills and techniques useful to the students in obtaining a position in the workforce or post-graduate and professional schools. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SCI 22000 - Health And Safety Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. A course on laboratory safety, health related issues and laboratory stockroom management in the physical sciences for science education majors. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	SCI 29000 - Special Topics In Science Credit Hours: 3.00. Introductory, integrated science course for engineering and science students. Beginning lectures will cover the basic chemistry of life, the organization of cells. This will be followed by more advanced topics such as photosynthesis. Each topic will emphasize how understanding the biological system requires concepts and tools from other disciplines such as chemistry and physics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SCI 31500 - Environmental Science For Elementary Education Prerequisite(s): SCI 11200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SCI 11300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND SCI 11400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This project-based course integrates knowledge and skills in physical and biological sciences to develop workable scientific solutions for environmental-related problems in everyday life. Topics may include, but are not limited to, pollution prevention and control, natural resource conservation and management, human health and wellness. Although offered primarily for elementary education majors, this course is open to all qualified students. This course cannot be counted as biology elective credits for a biology degree. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SCI 32400 - Physical Science And Society Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the chemicals, chemical and physical principles and phenomena of environmental consequence. Societal issues are incorporated largely in historical relevance. topics include ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, air pollution, water pollution, acid rain, toxics, energy flow, and environmental technology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	SCI 49100 - Environmental Science Internship Prerequisite(s): NRES 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SCI 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Directed in-service training in government agencies or programs, industry, community organizations, or private-public joint organizations on environment subjects. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
General Studies
	GNS 10300 - Introduction To Higher Education Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed to assist and guide students in maximizing their potential for success at the university by promoting academic growth. This course will emphasize utilization of campus resources, goal setting, values exploration, the relationship of academic planning to life goals, career exploration, career exploration, and critical thinking strategies. This course is required of all students in the Developmental Studies Program, except those with credit in GNS 29000 or EDPS 10300. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GNS 29000 - Topics For Study Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A variable credit, variable title course for either group or individual study. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GS 09000 - Problem Solving Strategies For Successful Reentry Credit Hours: 0.00. Developing Problem-Solving Strategies for Successful Reentry provides inmates with a process for change. The program utilizes the problem-solving method to provide the framework for developing plans of action around those issues needed for successful and positive reentry. The program addresses the six major areas necessary for positive reentry: Physical Well-being; Mental Well-being; Personal Well-being; Family Well-being; and Employment and Community Functioning. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GS 19100 - First-Year Experience I Credit Hours: 3.00. This is a course on broad questions facing in the twenty-first century, approached from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. It serves as the foundation of PNC’s general education curriculum. In addition, the practicalities of succeeding in college are addressed: academic expectations, resources available on campus and career planning. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: First Year Experience View Class Schedule
	GS 32500 - Honors Intensive Study Credit Hours: 1.00. Students pursue a research project investigating the history and/or future of their chosen professional field or a topic related to their interests for lifelong learning. Open to students admitted to the PNC Honors Program who have completed at least two honors courses. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
German
	GER 10100 - German Level I Credit Hours: 3.00. A beginning course in German reserved exclusively for students who have had less than two years of German at the ninth-grade level or above. Students with two years or more of previous German study may not take this course for credit. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IWL 1920 German Level I View Class Schedule
	GER 10200 - German Level II Prerequisite(s): GER 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GFLP FOR MIN. SCORE OF 150 Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of GER 10100. Typically offered Spring Summer Fall.CTL:IWL 1921 German Level II View Class Schedule
	GER 10300 - Review Of German Levels I And II Credit Hours: 3.00. Required beginning course for students with at least two years of high school German who fail to place into GER 201 or higher. Students passing GER 103 also earn three additional hours of departmental credit (without grade) for GER 101. Two or more years of high school German, grades 9 through 12. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 20100 - German Level III Prerequisite(s): GER 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GFLP FOR MIN. SCORE OF 300 Credit Hours: 3.00. Readings from the works of nineteenth-century and contemporary German writers; practice in speaking and writing German. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IWL 1922 German Level III View Class Schedule
	GER 20200 - German Level IV Prerequisite(s): GER 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GFLP FOR MIN. SCORE OF 425 Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of GER 20100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IWL 1923 German Level IV View Class Schedule
	GER 23000 - German Literature In Translation Credit Hours: 3.00. Reading and analysis of selected German writers and their works, with particular emphasis on the social, political, and intellectual climate of the times. The course content will change from semester to semester. Knowledge of German not required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 26100 - German Composition Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The essentials of German grammar as applied in composition. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 30700 - Commercial German Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide students with the fundamentals of effective expression and communication as these apply to German business situations in particular. It will concentrate on commercial vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking as related to international business. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 33000 - German Cinema Credit Hours: 3.00. Viewing and analysis of major German contributions to the cinema from the earliest period to the present. Emphasis on relevant aesthetic theories and on the schools of literature and painting that served as sources. Evaluation of the German film on the basis of social, artistic, and political criteria. Knowledge of German not required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 36500 - German Conversation Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Intensive practice in German conversation. Pattern practice, preparation and delivery of dialogues and topical talks. Introduction to basic phonetics and practice in pronunciation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 40500 - Introduction To German Literature I Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey of German literature from the beginning through the eighteenth century. Reading and discussion of representative works and the fundamentals of literary criticism. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 40600 - Introduction To German Literature II Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of GER 405 covering the basic German literature survey from the eighteenth century to the present time. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 40800 - Language Practicum In Business Prerequisite(s): GER 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GER 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GER 36500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will consist of actual on-the-job experience in international corporations, industry, commerce or government where German is used. The course is designed to expose students to their chosen vocational field. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 45000 - German Civilization Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of modern German life with emphasis on the customs and daily life of the people. Lectures in the language. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 46100 - Intermediate German Composition Prerequisite(s): GER 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of GER 261. In this course, stress is given to the development of more complex grammar and its application in the written language. Emphasis is placed on the structure of composition and basic refinement and precision brought about by grammar and vocabulary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 46500 - Intermediate German Conversation Prerequisite(s): GER 36500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Continued and more advanced practice in German conversation and the study of phonetics for accuracy in pronunciation and intonation. Students are encouraged to study contemporary German culture as a basis for their conversations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 49000 - Topics In German Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 54200 - German Classicism Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the classical period in German literature as revealed in the works of Goethe and Schiller. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 54300 - The Age Of Enlightenment And The Storm And Stress Movement Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the literature of the Age of Enlightenment, the cult of feeling, and the Storm and Stress works of Goethe and Schiller. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 54500 - German Prose From Naturalism To The Present Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Development of the novel and short story of the period, with special emphasis on the major authors. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 54600 - German Literature Since 1945 Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Major literary movements and tendencies in East and West Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since 1945. Involves the close reading of literary texts, investigation of major problems addressed by literary criticism, and discussion of historical context. Typically offered Spring Fall. View Class Schedule
	GER 55400 - German Drama Before Naturalism Credit Hours: 3.00. German drama from its beginnings up to the advent of Naturalism. A study of the most significant German dramatists of the first part of the nineteenth century and earlier periods. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 55500 - German Drama From Naturalism To The Present Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Developments of the drama through the various literary movements of the period, including consideration of the underlying social and ideological forces. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 58100 - German Culture Credit Hours: 3.00. The development of the cultural life in German-speaking lands as reflected in architecture, art, history, literature, music, and philosophy. Lectures in German. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	GER 59000 - Directed Reading In German Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Directed readings in German. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
Global Studies Liberal Arts
	GSLA 10100 - Global Awareness Credit Hours: 3.00. This course surveys a range of global issues to develop an understanding and appreciation of the major geographical and cultural areas of the world and the issues that both unite and divide such areas and their people. The course will examine key political, economic, social, historical and cultural patterns that define our modern world. It encourages students to raise ‘big’ questions about what processes and institutions helped constitute the modern moment, as well as about the dynamic interactions between our social world and the natural one. This is a gateway course for prospective Global Studies Majors and Minors. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Humanities View Class Schedule
Graduate Studies
	GRAD 59000 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Hours and credits to be arranged. For the use of interdisciplinary programs and in other situations when appropriate departmental courses are not available or general Graduate School identification is desirable. To be used only with the consent of the dean of the Graduate School. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Greek
	GREK 10100 - Ancient Greek Level I Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the grammar of Attic Greek of the Classical period, and first forays into the reading of connected prose. Emphasis on accidence, syntax, and vocabulary building. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	GREK 10200 - Ancient Greek Level II Prerequisite(s): GREK 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of the study of Attic Greek grammar and reading of connected prose of the Classical period. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
Hebrew
	HEBR 10100 - Modern Hebrew Level I Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to Modern Hebrew: the writing and sound systems, and systematic presentation of basic structures. All language skills - reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension - are emphasized. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HEBR 10200 - Modern Hebrew II Prerequisite(s): HEBR 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation and extension of the first semester. The course aims to develop fluency in reading, comprehension, and spoken language. Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary is expanded. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
Health and Kinesiology
	HK 27200 - Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the health and safety needs of young children as incorporated in early childhood settings. Examines the connection between proper nutrition, health and child development. Introduction to the community resources available for promoting healthy development. Presents methods and materials for sharing health, safety and nutrition information with children and families. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	HK 32200 - Physical Education In The Elementary School Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. Current conceptions of elementary school physical education, with a particular emphasis on curriculum implementation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HK 32400 - Health, Wellness, And Physical Education Credit Hours: 3.00. Current conceptions of elementary school physical education, physical health, mental health and wellness, and safety of the school-aged child are considered. Particular emphasis on ways in which the elementary teacher meets his or her responsibilities for promoting pupil health, and how this is implemented into the curriculum are explored. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
Health Sciences
	HSCI 10500 - Facts Of Life Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the human body in health and disease. Topics include basic stucture and function of the human body and an overview of human biology related to genetics, evolution, impact on the environment, and human wellness issues. Career opportunities will be discussed. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 20000 - Preceptorship In The Medical Sciences Credit Hours: 0.00. The course is designed to provide a pre-professional school experience for students seeking careers in fields such as medicine, dentistry and physical therapy. Individual programs will be designed by the health professional advisor, the student and a practicing health professional. The student will spend one week in a clinical study under the direction of health professionals. Such units as hospital rotations, dental office experience, government health office experience, etc., will be included. A written report of the experience will be made to the advisor and cooperating health professionals. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23000 - Introduction To Paramedicine Credit Hours: 3.00. This course includes instruction in the roles and responsibility of the paramedic, orientation to the hospital and field settings, medical legal aspects of care, patient assessment, trauma management, management of stress and behavioral emergencies, pastoral care orientation, pre-hospital scene management, universal precautions, hazardous materials identification and response. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23100 - Pathophysiology of Disease States Credit Hours: 4.00. The pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of shock as well as review of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities in medical emergencies will be examined. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23200 - Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology Credit Hours: 4.00. Review of topographical anatomy, cellular anatomy and physiology, and human organ systems. Emphasis on medical terminology will be stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23300 - Emergency Pharmacology Credit Hours: 4.00. Emphasis of this course is therapeutic effects, indications, contra-indications, route of administration, dosages, and side effects of medications used in the pre-hospital setting. Techniques of venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, percutaneous injection, arterial blood gas analysis, nasograstic intubation and urinary catheterization are taught. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23400 - Cardiopulmonary Emergencies Credit Hours: 4.00. Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of cardiopulmonary emergencies are discussed. Fundamentals of air way management, electrocardiology, and interpretation of a normal and abnormal ECG patterns are studied. Effect of medications aon the cardiopulmonary system is emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23500 - Medical and Environmental Emergencies Credit Hours: 4.00. Topics discussed include neurological, environmental, pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, endocrine and toxicological emergencies. Special emphasis on the needs of the geriatric, psychiatric, and communicable disease patient will be stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23600 - Advanced Life Support Credit Hours: 4.00. American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuseitation standards, advanced cardiac life support lectures and practical skills stations will be taught. Advanced cardiac life support certification will be achieved. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23700 - Prehospital Search and Rescue Credit Hours: 1.00. The course provides classroom and field experiences designed to expose the student to effective search and rescue operations. Concepts explored include incident command, disaster triage techniques, principles of extrication, water, high rise and confined space rescue. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23800 - Clinical Experience I Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HSCI 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides the clinical setting to correlate the knowledge objectives from introduction to paramedicine and pathophysiology of emergency disease states. Included are rotations in the emergency department, social services, behavioral treatment center, pastoral care and pathology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 23900 - Clinical Experience II Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. A continum of Clinical Experience I with an emphasis on invasive techniques in critical care units. Rotations in the emergency department, clinical laboratory (including morgue), surgery, anesthesiology, cardiovascular, and medical intensive care units are provided. Exposure to cardiac catherization and telemetry is included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 24000 - Clinical Experience III Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HSCI 23900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. Students will be rotated through pediatrics, nursery, obstetrics, neuro surgical intensive care unit, physical medicine and rehabilitation. Geriatric extended care facility, a continuation of emergency department, critical care units and sampling of other hospital-based speciality care areas will be included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 24100 - Field Internship I Credit Hours: 1.00. In this course students are assigned to paramedics in the pre-hospital setting, performing assessment, treatment, documentation and pre-hospital field communications under direct supervision. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 24200 - Field Internship II Prerequisite(s): HSCI 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. A continum of HSCI 241 with an emphasis on invasive techniques in the pre-hospital setting. Advanced cardiac and respiratory assessment and management including endotracheal intubation, intravaneous cannulation and medication administration will be performed with the guidance of the paramedic preceptor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 24300 - Field Internship III Prerequisite(s): HSCI 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR HSCI 24200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. A continum of HSCI 241-242. The emphasis of this course is to provide the student an opportunity to refine the proficiency of previously learned skills and to synthesize all knowledge as it relates to the patient with an emergent pre-hospital need. The student at this point should be able to assess and perform appropriate interventions and therapy for all patients and situations to which they are exposed. The student will be placed in the position of team leader and primary care paramedic with the direct supervision of the paramedic preceptor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 24400 - Patient Assessment Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 4.00. Techniques of the physical exam will be demonstrated and practiced in this course, with special emphasis on organ systems as they are being studied. Relating the physical exam to the clinical impression will also be emphasized. Students will be assigned to physician preceptors. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25200 - Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Chemistry. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25300 - Clinical Hematology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Hematology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25400 - Clinical Immunohematology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Immunohematology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25500 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Microbiology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25700 - Clinical Parasitology And Mycology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Parasitology And Mycology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 25800 - Clinical Serology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Serology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 26000 - Clinical Urinalysis And Body Fluid Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Urinalysis And Body Fluid. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 29000 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1.00 to 8.00. Special topics, projects, or readings in selected areas of health sciences at a level appropriate for sophomore students. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45100 - Clinical Biochemistry Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. This course is designed to provide principles of biochemistry for clinical application for medical technologists. The course encompasses an introduction to carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid metabolism. Also included are lectures on basic endocrinology, enzymes, and biosynthesis of steroid hormones. Physiological principles are stressed with respect to liver, lung, and kidney function. Special emphasis is placed on correlation of the theoretical and clinical areas. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45200 - Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. This course is designed to provide the medical technologist with the principles and application of clinical chemistry. Methods of instrumental analysis include a variety of automated procedures, electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, immunodiffusion, radioisotopes, steroids, hormone assay, and toxicology. Quality control for clinical chemistry is included. Supervised clinical laboratory experience is offered, with students rotating through the various areas of clinical chemistry on a sequential rotational basis. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45300 - Clinical Hematology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Study of the functions, maturation, and morphology of blood cells. Blood cells, platelets, and reticulocyte counting procedure. Experiences in the study of cellular content of other body fluids are offered. Lectures and laboratory are designed to teach techniques of sedimentation rates, hematocrits, corpuscular indices, hemoglobin red cell fragility, and special staining procedures. Also, routine and special coagulation studies are taught. Supervised experience in clinical hematology offers opportunities for study in routine and special hematology and coagulation procedures. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45400 - Clinical Immunohematology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. A review of serologic principles and technical fundamentals of transfusion practice; a comprehensive consideration of all blood groups, with emphasis on ABO and Rh-Hr blood group systems. Extensive practice is gained in pre-transfusion techniques and antibody identification in the laboratory. Other blood types and antigen-antibody relationships are taught in laboratory and lectures. Also included are blood donor room procedures; preparation of blood components; correlation of blood component therapy with disease states; quality control of all reagents, procedures, and equipment used; and laboratory safety measures, all of which offer the best patient care and protection of laboratory personnel. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45500 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and clinical laboratory experience in diagnostic procedures as aids to the diagnosis of human disease. Proper selection of techniques for the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Special emphasis is placed on newer methods for anaerobic bacteria identification. Also includes lectures and laboratory identification in the fields of mycology and microbacteriology, with emphasis on isolation and identification. Practical applications of fluorescent antibody tests are performed. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45600 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine And Radioisotopes Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and clinical rotation designed to familiarize the medical technology student with the terminology, instrumentation, dosages, and “in vitro” and “in vivo” rationale and procedures pertinent to a nuclear medicine department. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45700 - Clinical Parasitology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Techniques of specimen examination, identification of cysts and ova, life cycles of parasites. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45800 - Clinical Serology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and a laboratory experience in serology, including the preparation of antigen, flocculation tests for syphilis, heterophile antibody tests, creative proteins, RA test, FTA, rubella testing. Also included are lectures in immunology that include classifications of immunoglobulins; mechanism of antibody formation; immune response; types of antigen-antibody reactions; and theories of radioimmunoassay. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	HSCI 45900 - Clinical Toxicology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. A basic orientation in the use of instrumentation, such as mass spectrophotometry, and liquid and gas chromatography that is used in the specialized toxicology laboratory. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule

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FR 58100 - French Culture

FR 59000 - Directed Reading In French

GEOG 11000 - Human Geography

GEOG 13000 - Regions Of The World

GEOG 30500 - American History To 1877

GEOG 39000 - Topics In Geography

GBH 20000 - Medical Terminology

SCI 10300 - Survey Of The Biological World

SCI 10400 - Introduction To Environmental Biology

SCI 10500 - Invitation To Human Biology

SCI 10601 - Food Chemistry

SCI 11200 - Introduction To The Physical Sciences I

SCI 11300 - Introduction To The Physical Sciences II

SCI 11400 - Introduction to Life Science

SCI 12200 - Origin Of The Universe

SCI 13100 - Science And Environmental Issues

SCI 14000 - Introduction To Forensic Science

SCI 14200 - Dinosaurs!

SCI 15000 - Brewing Science

SCI 19000 - Special Topics In Science

SCI 20200 - Environmental Science

SCI 20300 - Dean’s Seminar

SCI 22000 - Health And Safety

SCI 29000 - Special Topics In Science

SCI 31500 - Environmental Science For Elementary Education

SCI 32400 - Physical Science And Society

SCI 49100 - Environmental Science Internship

GNS 10300 - Introduction To Higher Education

GNS 29000 - Topics For Study

GS 09000 - Problem Solving Strategies For Successful Reentry

GS 19100 - First-Year Experience I

GS 32500 - Honors Intensive Study

GER 10100 - German Level I

GER 10200 - German Level II

GER 10300 - Review Of German Levels I And II

GER 20100 - German Level III

GER 20200 - German Level IV

GER 23000 - German Literature In Translation

GER 26100 - German Composition

GER 30700 - Commercial German

GER 33000 - German Cinema

GER 36500 - German Conversation

GER 40500 - Introduction To German Literature I

GER 40600 - Introduction To German Literature II

GER 40800 - Language Practicum In Business

GER 45000 - German Civilization

GER 46100 - Intermediate German Composition

GER 46500 - Intermediate German Conversation

GER 49000 - Topics In German

GER 54200 - German Classicism

GER 54300 - The Age Of Enlightenment And The Storm And Stress Movement

GER 54500 - German Prose From Naturalism To The Present

GER 54600 - German Literature Since 1945

GER 55400 - German Drama Before Naturalism

GER 55500 - German Drama From Naturalism To The Present

GER 58100 - German Culture

GER 59000 - Directed Reading In German

GSLA 10100 - Global Awareness

GRAD 59000 - Special Topics

GREK 10100 - Ancient Greek Level I

GREK 10200 - Ancient Greek Level II

HEBR 10100 - Modern Hebrew Level I

HEBR 10200 - Modern Hebrew II

HK 27200 - Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children

HK 32200 - Physical Education In The Elementary School

HK 32400 - Health, Wellness, And Physical Education

HSCI 10500 - Facts Of Life

HSCI 20000 - Preceptorship In The Medical Sciences

HSCI 23000 - Introduction To Paramedicine

HSCI 23100 - Pathophysiology of Disease States

HSCI 23200 - Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology

HSCI 23300 - Emergency Pharmacology

HSCI 23400 - Cardiopulmonary Emergencies

HSCI 23500 - Medical and Environmental Emergencies

HSCI 23600 - Advanced Life Support

HSCI 23700 - Prehospital Search and Rescue

HSCI 23800 - Clinical Experience I

HSCI 23900 - Clinical Experience II