2021-2022 Academic Catalog

May 24, 2024

2021-2022 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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Spanish
	SPAN 48600 - Latin American Film Prerequisite(s): SPAN 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SPAN 31300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SPAN 31400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SPAN 36500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Screening and analysis of selected Latin American films with readings and discussions relative to their historical, social, political, aesthetic, literary, and linguistic contexts. Conducted in Spanish. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 49000 - Topics In Spanish Prerequisite(s): SPAN 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 49800 - Advanced Topics In Spanish Prerequisite(s): SPAN 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced studies of particular aspects of Spanish (e.g. culture, civilization, literature, linguistics, film, etc) by examining a varied selection of works. Readings, discussion, and papers in Spanish. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 51100 - Advanced Spanish Conversation Prerequisite(s): SPAN 46500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Additional practice in speaking and understanding Spanish. Extensive listening (outside of class) to recordings of natives from various parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Talks based on this material given in class. Graduate students other than M.A.T. candidates may not include this course in the plan of study. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 51500 - Advanced Spanish Composition Prerequisite(s): SPAN 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Additional training in writing and speaking Spanish; introduction to the study of style. Recommended for prospective teachers. Graduate students other than MA T. candidates may not include this course in the plan of study. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 54100 - Spanish Literature Of The Golden Age Prerequisite(s): SPAN 40500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Spanish literature from 1500 to 1681. Reading and discussion of representative prose, dramatic and poetic works. Lectures and supplemental readings on literary criticism and on various aspects of the period useful to an understanding of the literature it produced. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 55200 - Spanish American Literature From 1900 To 1970 Prerequisite(s): SPAN 43600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Spanish American literature from 1900 to 1970. Readings and discussion of a number of representative works, as well as excerpts from several others. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 55300 - Spanish American Literature From 1970- Present Prerequisite(s): SPAN 43600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Spanish American literature from 1970 to the present. Readings and discussion of a number of representative works, as well as excerpts from several others. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 55700 - Argentine Literature Prerequisite(s): SPAN 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND SPAN 34200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of Argentine literature. Reading and discussion of a number of representative works as well as excerpts from several others and from standard anthologies. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	SPAN 59000 - Directed Reading In Spanish Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Directed readings in Spanish. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall 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. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. 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
Statistics
	STAT 11300 - Statistics And Society Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to statistical ideas and their impact on public policy and the sciences. Sample surveys, design of experiments, measurement, analysis of data, simulating probabilities, concepts of inference. Application to current issues and controversies. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of Science. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. General Education: Quantitative Reasoning View Class Schedule
	STAT 13000 - Statistics And Contemporary Life Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to statistical ideas and their impact on various aspects of modern life. Topics will include the organization, manipulation, and understanding of numerical data, the art of data presentation, interpretation of statistical information as presented in the media, the concept of randomness in gambling and lotteries, and some discusson of statistical fallacies. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Quantitative Reasoning View Class Schedule
	STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods Prerequisite(s): MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MA 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A basic introductory statistics course with applications in various fields and emphasis placed on assumptions, applicability, and interpretation of various statistical techniques. Subject matter includes frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, normal distribution applications, sampling distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring General Education: Quantitative Reasoning View Class Schedule
	STAT 31000 - Health Care Statistics Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed for nursing and health studies students. This introductory statistics course focuses on quantitative research design, methods and analyses used in health-care research. The students will be introduced to basic techniques of data organization and will be familiar with the common statistical analysis techniques encountered in nursing research literature. Topics include: healthcare statistical terminology, descriptive statistics, probability, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing and model building. Selected nonparametric techniques will be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	STAT 33001 - Biostatistics Prerequisite(s): MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course covers the fundamental concepts of statistical methods and their application to biology. The following topics will be included: experimental and sampling designs; descriptive statistics; basic probability or probability distribution; test of hypothesis; one-way analysis of variance; linear regression. Emphasis will be placed on the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of data from biological experiments and observations. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 34500 - Statistics Prerequisite(s): MA 16400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics from exploratory data analysis and inferential statistics will be covered, along with a necessary introduction to probability. Statistical and probabilistic simulations will be used to enhance students’ understanding of randomness and variation. Extensive use of a statistical computer package will be required. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 34600 - Probability And Statistics II Prerequisite(s): STAT 34500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics include review of univariate probability distributions, multivariate distributions, statistical inference, and properties of point estimators, nonparametric statistics, and elementary Bayesian Statistics. A statistical computer package will be used. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 40001 - Statistical Computing Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR STAT 34500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. The purpose of this course is to teach fundamental computing skills required by practicing statisticians. Students will use statistical software for analysis and model building of real world data. Topics include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, model building, designing and performing simulation experiments, writing codes to perform common statistical tasks. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): EL View Class Schedule
	STAT 43000 - Applied Statistics Prerequisite(s): MA 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND STAT 40001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This class focuses on how mathematical reasoning and statistical methods are used to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, linear and nonlinear models, generalized linear models, analysis of categorical data, elements of survival analysis and nonparametric statistical methods. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	STAT 43100 - Design Of Experiments Prerequisite(s): STAT 43000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Thorough applied course in design of experiments including experience with statistical software. Topics include completely randomized, factorial designs, randomized block designs, and designs to study variances; fractional factorial, incomplete and confounded block, split-plot and crossover and repeated measures designs. Requires previous calculus-based courses in probability and statistics, and applied linear models. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 46600 - Time Series Prerequisite(s): STAT 34600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces the statistical methodology and models required to analyze time series data in practice. The course emphasizes both modeling methodology (model identification, estimation and diagnostics) and the practical implementation of time series modeling using existing statistical software. Topics include Analysis of time series and forecasting methods, Stationary processes, ARMA models, Autocorrelation function, Spectral analysis, Non stationary time series, ARIMA models, SARIMA models, Unit roots and Volatility models. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 46700 - Topics In Data Science Prerequisite(s): STAT 34600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Varies from year to year but possible topics include Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian statistics, statistical analysis of network data, Bayesian networks, classification and regression trees (CART), random forests, neural networks, machine learning, resampling methods. Extensive use of a statistical computer package will be required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 46800 - Applied Multivariate Analysis Prerequisite(s): STAT 34600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. A detailed exposition of some of the more commonly used multivariate statistical techniques, including the geometric intuition underlying their use. Familiarity with the notation and the basic operations of matrix algebra, and with the standard univariate statistical procedures is assumed. Topics include dimension reduction techniques (principal components, factor analysis, and canonical correlation), clustering, classification, neural network, and structural equation models. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 46900 - Senior Seminar In Statistics Prerequisite(s): STAT 46600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 46700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 46800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Each student chooses from a variety of statistical analysis techniques to investigate and report on a number of case study projects; that is, a variety of different statistical methods are applied to data sets in a number of different fields. Statistical methods may include but are not restricted to regression analysis, experimental design, time series analysis, categorical analysis, applied multivariate statistical analysis, statistical learning, data mining, nonparametric models, stochastic processes, and statistical quality control. This capstone course provides a summary of how statistical ideas are useful in understanding and designing research in many areas of study. Statistical computer programs are used. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 49000 - Topics In Statistics For Undergraduates Credit Hours: 1.00 to 5.00. Supervised reading course or special topics cousre at the senior level for undergraduates are given under this number. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	STAT 50001 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3.00. The purpose of this course is to teach fundamental computing skills required by practicing statisticians. Students will use statistical software for analysis and model building of real world data. Topics include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, model building, designing and performing simulation experiments, and writing effective code to perform common statistical tasks. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 51100 - Statistical Methods Prerequisite(s): MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Descriptive statistics; elementary probability; sampling distributions; inference, testing hypotheses, and estimation; normal, binomial, Poisson, hypergeometric distributions; one-way analysis of variance; contingency tables; regression. For statistics majors and minors, credit should be allowed in no more than one of STAT 30100, STAT 35000, STAT 50100, and in no more than one of STAT 50300 and STAT 51100. Prerequisite: Two semesters of college calculus. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 51200 - Applied Regression Analysis Prerequisite(s): STAT 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR STAT 51700 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Inference in simple and multiple linear regression, residual analysis, transformations, polynomial regression, model building with real data, nonlinear regression. One-way and two-way analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, fixed and random factors, analysis of covariance. Use of existing statistical computer programs. Prerequisite: Coursework in Statistical Methods with a calculus prerequisite. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	STAT 53001 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3.00. The purpose of this course is to teach how mathematical reasoning and statistical methods are used to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Topics include estimation and hypotheses testing, linear and nonlinear models, generalized linear models, analysis of categorical data, elements of survival analysis and nonparametric statistical methods. Extensive use of statistical software is required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	STAT 59800 - Topics In Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00 (West Lafayette, IUPUI) 1.00 to 3.00 (North Central) Directed study and reports for students who wish to undertake individual reading and study on approved topics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Swahili
	SWAH 10100 - Swahili Level I Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to Swahili. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	SWAH 10200 - Swahili Level II Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of Swahili 101. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Technology
	TECH 57800 - Energy Resource Management Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will concentrate on four major components of Energy Resource Management: Supply, Demand, Regulation and Environment. Energy audits, energy economics, metering, performance contracting and financing with demand response, measurement, verification, equipment applications, and systems will be studied. An overview of alternative energy as well as the latest energy efficient lighting technology will be given. The quantitative analysis of water, air gas electricity and steam (WAGES) will be given. This course presents the key concepts and methods of energy efficiency. It explores how energy is converted into useful services and the role of increased efficiency in providing those services with less energy. The different forms of efficiency improvements and conservation are introduced, drawing upon examples in transportation, buildings, and industry. Case studies of energy auditing, energy purchasing and conservation, maintenance and operation issues, code and standards applied in energy resource management will be given. Graduate student status or senior status with instructor approval. Leveling courses may be required based on the student undergraduate degree. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	TECH 57900 - Sustainability Engineering Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will introduce the student to Sustainability Engineering and technologies that are used in the managing of organizational operations. Permission of instructor required. Prerequisite: Graduate student status or Senior status with instructor approval. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	TECH 58100 - Workshop In Technology Credit Hours: 0.00 to 8.00. Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	TECH 59800 - Directed MS Project Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. A formal investigation of a particular problem under the guidance of the advisory committee. Enrollment during at least two consecutive terms for a total of three credits is required. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	TECH 59900 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Individual research in a given subject area. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	TECH 62110 - Seminar In Technology Credit Hours: 1.00. to 3.00. Current problems in Technology. Permission of instructor required. View Class Schedule
	TECH 64600 - Analysis Of Research In Industry And Technology Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of research and evaluation of research reports. Emphasis on understanding the application of fundamental statistical methods in design and interpretation of research findings in industrial, technical, and human resource development environments. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	TECH 69010 - Independent Study In Technology Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Intensive individual study of selected current developments and issues in technology. A faculty sponsor is required for this course. Prerequisite: Doctoral student standing. Permission of instructor required. View Class Schedule
	TECH 69500 - Graduate Professional Practice Credit Hours: 0.00. Advanced professional experience in Technology. The experience is coordinated by the major professor with cooperation of a participating employer. Students submit a summary report. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Theatre
	THTR 13300 - Survey Of Acting Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an introductory acting course for non-theatre majors. It is an exploration of the fundamentals of stage acting designed to enhance communication, creativity and collaboration. Class work includes acting exercises, theatre games and scene work. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 13600 - Rehearsal And Performance I Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. Study and practice of rehearsal techniques of stage performance. Students will be assigned to acting or other rehearsal activities during semester’s major production. May not be taken concurrently with THTR 16800, 33600, or 36800. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 13800 - Acting I Credit Hours: 3.00. Student experientially learns basic acting skills through a structured series of exercises. Emphasis is on developing and controlling concentration, creation of basic realities, improvisation. May not be taken concurrently with THTR 16800, 33600, or 36800. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. Study and application of aspects of theatre production. Practice in various production skills. Students will be assigned to positions in semester’s major production. May not be taken concurrently with THTR 13600, 33600, or 36800. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 20100 - Theatre Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.00. Understanding and appreciation of the theatre’s role in the modern world, theatre’s past contributions and history (overview), dramatic structure and analysis through required viewing and reading, and the contributions of the actor, director, designer, and critic. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.CTL:IFA 1302 Theatre Appreciation General Education: Humanities View Class Schedule
	THTR 23800 - Acting II Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the Stanislavski Method through scene work. The student will present four to eight scenes of increasing complexity, beginning with modern, realistic drama. Textual analysis, advanced game work and improvisation. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 29000 - Special Topics In Theatre Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Topics will vary. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 30800 - The History And Development Of The American Musical Theatre Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of various musical genres that contributed to the development of the American musical theatre. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 33600 - Rehearsal And Performance II Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. Maximum number of credits for any combination of THTR13600, 16800, 33600, and 36800 is eight. Study and practice of rehersal techniques and stage performance. All students will audition for the current production. If cast, credit will be earned primarily through participation as an actor/actress. If not cast, credit will be earned through various technical or managerial tasks related to production. Leadership positions will be assigned. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 34700 - Dramatic Performance Credit Hours: 2.00. Students who take THTR 34700 will be significant participants in a full-scale dramatic production at Purdue North Central, either as actors or as members of the production crew. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 34800 - Dramatic Performance In Context Credit Hours: 3.00. Students who take THTR 34800 will be significant participants in a full-scale dramatic production at Purdue North Central, either as actors or as members of the production crew. In addition to their responsibilities in the production, students will attend a weekly class on the literary and cultural content of the play in question, along with instruction in acting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 35500 - American Musical Theatre Credit Hours: 3.00. (MUS 35500) A study of the origin, artistry, and unique qualities of the American musical theatre. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 36800 - Theatre Production II Credit Hours: 1.00 or 2.00. Maximum number of credits for any combination of THTR13600, 16800, 33600 and 36800 is eight. The study and application of theatre practices. All students will audition for the current production. If cast, credit will be earned primarily through participation as an actor/actress. If not cast, credit will be earned through various technical or managerial tasks related to production. Leadership positions will be assigned. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 39000 - Directed Study Of Special Theatre Problems Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. An undergraduate level, individualized, and intensive study of any aspect of theatre required by the student’s plan of study. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	THTR 49000 - Special Topics In Theatre Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Topics will vary. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	THTR 59000 - Directed Study Of Special Theatre Problems Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. An individualized and intensive study of any aspect of theatre required by the student’s plan of study. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
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
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. Topics covered include biology, sexuality, socialization, family and work, creativity, and politics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	WGSS 28200 - Introduction To LGBT Studies Prerequisite(s): WGSS 28000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF 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 And Multiculturalism 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 United States 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 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: Scholarship On Lesbian And Gay Issues 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 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, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 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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Schedule Type Classifications

SPAN 48600 - Latin American Film

SPAN 49000 - Topics In Spanish

SPAN 49800 - Advanced Topics In Spanish

SPAN 51100 - Advanced Spanish Conversation

SPAN 51500 - Advanced Spanish Composition

SPAN 54100 - Spanish Literature Of The Golden Age

SPAN 55200 - Spanish American Literature From 1900 To 1970

SPAN 55300 - Spanish American Literature From 1970- Present

SPAN 55700 - Argentine Literature

SPAN 59000 - Directed Reading In Spanish

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

STAT 11300 - Statistics And Society

STAT 13000 - Statistics And Contemporary Life

STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods

STAT 31000 - Health Care Statistics

STAT 33001 - Biostatistics

STAT 34500 - Statistics

STAT 34600 - Probability And Statistics II

STAT 40001 - Statistical Computing

STAT 43000 - Applied Statistics

STAT 43100 - Design Of Experiments

STAT 46600 - Time Series

STAT 46700 - Topics In Data Science

STAT 46800 - Applied Multivariate Analysis

STAT 46900 - Senior Seminar In Statistics

STAT 49000 - Topics In Statistics For Undergraduates

STAT 50001 - Statistical Computing

STAT 51100 - Statistical Methods

STAT 51200 - Applied Regression Analysis

STAT 53001 - Applied Statistics

STAT 59800 - Topics In Statistical Methods

SWAH 10100 - Swahili Level I

SWAH 10200 - Swahili Level II

TECH 57800 - Energy Resource Management

TECH 57900 - Sustainability Engineering

TECH 58100 - Workshop In Technology

TECH 59800 - Directed MS Project

TECH 59900 - Research MS Thesis

TECH 62110 - Seminar In Technology

TECH 64600 - Analysis Of Research In Industry And Technology

TECH 69010 - Independent Study In Technology

TECH 69500 - Graduate Professional Practice

THTR 13300 - Survey Of Acting

THTR 13600 - Rehearsal And Performance I

THTR 13800 - Acting I

THTR 16800 - Theatre Production I

THTR 20100 - Theatre Appreciation

THTR 23800 - Acting II

THTR 29000 - Special Topics In Theatre

THTR 30800 - The History And Development Of The American Musical Theatre

THTR 33600 - Rehearsal And Performance II

THTR 34700 - Dramatic Performance

THTR 34800 - Dramatic Performance In Context

THTR 35500 - American Musical Theatre

THTR 36800 - Theatre Production II

THTR 39000 - Directed Study Of Special Theatre Problems

THTR 49000 - Special Topics In Theatre

THTR 59000 - Directed Study Of Special Theatre Problems

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

WGSS 12100 - Introduction to Women’s Studies