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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

History

  
  • HIS 394 - History of the Ottoman Empire


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is a survey of the Ottoman Empire from its 13th-century origins to its demise at the end of WWI. Treating the Ottoman Empire as a case study of a diverse, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious fiscal-military empire, this course aims to address issues of cultural interaction and diversity, as well as encounters between peoples and the ways they co-existed under an imperial rule.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 412 - Seminar in Women’s History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Intensive study of a particular topic in women’s history, with emphasis on research and writing.

    Prerequisite: HIS 302 and upper division standing for majors; Upper division standing for concentrates/minors.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 416 - Seminar in Medieval History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Independent research and intensive study of selected topics on Medieval Europe between the decline of Rome and the Renaissance.

    Prerequisite: HIS 302 and upper division standing for majors; Upper division standing for concentrates/minors.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 424 - Seminar in Modern European History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Intensive study of limited period with emphasis upon individual research.

    Note: May be repeated for credit with departmental approval.
    Prerequisite: HIS 302 and upper division standing for majors; Upper division standing for concentrates/minors.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 450 - Seminar in American History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Intensive study of limited period with emphasis on individual research.

    Note: May be repeated for a total of 18 credits with departmental approval. Concentrate/Minors will have to get a pre-requisite deviation form signed from the department.May be repeated for credit with departmental approval.
    Prerequisite: HIS 302 and upper division standing for majors; Upper division standing for concentrates/minors.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 451 - Topics in American History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students examine methodologically and historiographically significant works in the history of the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Students will develop research projects grounded in primary source material on a related topic of their choosing to be completed in HIS 453.

    Note: Enrollment restricted to senior history majors, minors, and Social Science concentrates.
    Prerequisite: Senior standing; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 453 - Research Seminar in American History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students concentrate on writing a major research paper or digital project on a topic of their choice, under the direction of the seminar instructor, but with the advice of members of the department who possess expertise in the area of a student’s interest. Oral presentations and discussion of projects are required.

     

    Prerequisite: HIS 451; or permission of instructor.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3

  
  • HIS 461 - Topics in European History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students examine methodologically and historiographically significant works in European History from its foundation in the ancient world through the post-Cold War world. Students will develop research projects grounded in primary source material on a related topic of their choosing to be completed in HIS 463.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 463 - Research Seminar in European History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students concentrate on writing a major research paper or digital project on a topic of their choice, under the direction of the seminar instructor, but with the advice of members of the department who possess expertise in the area of a student’s interest. Oral presentations and discussion of projects are required.

    Prerequisite: HIS 461; or permission of instructor.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 470 - Reading Seminar in History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This undergraduate seminar will emphasize readings in secondary sources (scholarly monographs and articles) selected to deepen students’ knowledge of the content and historiography of certain topics and geographical areas. The students will read and criticize the works of others to explore, in particular, how specific perspectives and methods of inquiry help shape our understandings of the past.  Prerequisite: HIS 302 for majors, upper division standing for non-majors.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 471 - Topics in World and Transnational History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students examine methodologically and historiographically significant works in Asian, African, Latin American, and Transnational History from early recorded history through the end of the twentieth century. Students will develop research projects grounded in primary source material on a related topic of their choosing to be completed in HIS 473.

     

    Prerequisite: Senior standing; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3

  
  • HIS 473 - Research Seminar in World and Transnational History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students concentrate on writing a major research paper or digital project on a topic of their choice, under the direction of the seminar instructor, but with the advice of members of the department who possess expertise in the area of a student’s interest. Oral presentations and discussion of projects are required.

    Prerequisite: HIS 471; or permission of instructor.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 482 - Seminar in Third World History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Specific topics will vary depending upon student and faculty interests.

    Note: May be offered in more than one section with different content and may be repeated for credit with departmental approval.
    Prerequisite: HIS 302 and upper division standing for majors; Upper division standing for concentrates/minors.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 491 - History Honors II (Research)


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Research.

    Note: May be repeated up to six hours.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and permission of History Chair.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 496 - Peer Educator in College History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is designed to provide advanced undergraduate students with training in teaching college history.

    Note: May be repeated for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HIS 498 - Internship in History


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    A course designed for students who wish to take part in a job placement and work experience that is related to their academic program. Students will work in a part-time or full-time position in industry, business, government or an agency setting for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

    Note: This course may be taken in conjunction with an internship arranged by the Experiential Learning Program on campus or it may be taken as an internship arranged by the History Department. In either case up to six hours may be accepted as history credit.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Experiential Learning Program, upper division standing, and permission of faculty sponsor.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • HIS 499 - Independent Study


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Individual study in the field of history under the direct supervision of a department faculty member.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1 to 3

Honors

  
  • HON 140 - Western Intellectual Heritage


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the dominant intellectual, social, economic, and institutional forces that have shaped Western civilization from its earliest roots in the ancient Near East to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 17th century to the present. It will examine the development of Judaism, the Greek and Roman worlds, the rise of Christianity, medieval society, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, industrialization, European colonialism, the two World Wars, and post-World War II society. Special attention will be paid to the impact of these movements, as well as of non-Western influences, on our modern experience.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 141 - American Intellectual Heritage


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Using a topic or theme selected by the instructor, this course provides students with an overview of intellectual currents in American history. Students will be asked to consider—and reconsider—some of the conventional and dominant narratives of American culture.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 150 - Introduction to Honors


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    HON 150 is a freshman seminar that introduces Honors Program students to interdisciplinary thinking, to critical thinking, to different ways of knowing, and to the Honors Program itself.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  
  • HON 200 - Introduction to the Social Sciences


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Beginning with some questions common to all the social sciences, such as the nature of social facts, objectivity vs. neutrality, and the criteria of science, students will explore the Western and non-Western origins of social inquiry, the emergence of the individual social sciences anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology, and the fundamental concepts, methods, assumptions, applications, and perspectives of these fields.

    Prerequisite: HON 140 and HON 141; or HON 140 and HON 204; or HON 141 and HON 204 or Honors Program Director permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 201 - Interpreting the Arts


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course examines the purposes and development of art, music, film, theater dance, and writing within their historical and cultural contexts. Students will consider how the fine and performing arts evoke a sense of, or respond to, the cultures and experiences that give rise to them.

    Note: The course may be organized around a unifying topic.
    Prerequisite: HON 140 and HON 141; or HON 140 and HON 204, or HON 141 and HON 204 or Honors Program Director permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 204 - Honors Writing about Literature


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This is an Honors course in critical reading of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, film) with an emphasis in writing analytical, interpretive responses to selected texts.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 300 - Natural Science in the Human Context


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Although we tend to think of the natural sciences—which include astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics—as having an immutable existence of their own, all emerged in response to human needs. Students will consider such issues as how and why science develops, how and why the different scientific disciplines emerged, how they differ from each other, how they are the same, what their common questions are, why the scientific method became a cornerstone of the disciplines and of Western thought, and the role of science in today’s society.

    Prerequisite: HON 140 and HON 141; or HON 140 and HON 141; or HON 141 and HON 204 or Honors Program Director permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 301 - In Search of Meaning


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students will consider the nature of knowledge, interpretation, belief, and meaning. They will consider questions such as: Is knowledge discovered or constructed: How do we know what we know? Why do we believe what we believe? How are knowledge and belief related? How do they differ? How do we give meaning or significance to the things in our lives? Students will learn to apply concepts related to knowledge, belief, and meaning to their everyday lives.

    Prerequisite: HON 200 and HON 201; or HON 200 and HON 300; or HON 201 and HON 300 or Honors Program Director permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HON 350 - Beginning the Honors Thesis


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The purpose of this course is to consider the nature of research or creativity in the student’s field of study and to help student begin a quality honors thesis. Students will meet regularly with the Director or Associate Director of the Honors Program to discuss thesis requirements, problems, and possible solutions.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1

Human Development

  
  • HDV 101 - Introduction to Human Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course provides an introduction to types of human development (e.g., biological, cognitive, moral) across the lifespan, from prenatal development to old age, from a variety of theoretical perspectives (e.g., cognitive, sociocultural, epigenetic). Students will also develop their critical thinking skills while learning to “think like a social scientist.”

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 120 - Fundamentals of Gerontology


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the biological, physical, psychological, sociological, political, demographic, and economic aspects of aging. It explores aging from a variety of cultural and subcultural perspectives, and looks at both theoretical and applied research in the area of gerontology.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 301 - Research in Human Development I


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students will learn how to conduct, interpret, and summarize quantitative and qualitative research in the discipline and how to evaluate information to which they are exposed every day. The course is intended to foster students’ own curiosity about human development and ways to study it ethically.

    Note: Course contains a laboratory session.
    Prerequisite: HDV 101 and 9 credits of social sciences, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 4
  
  • HDV 302 - Methods in Human Development II


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course provides students with an overview of higher-level statistical and methodological concepts used in the study of human development from conception to death. Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional developmental research will be highlighted. Diverse theoretical frameworks will be utilized, along with global and multi-cultural perspectives on human development and research.
    Prerequisites: HDV 301 or instructor permission.
     

    Note: Course contains a laboratory session.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 4
  
  • HDV 303 - Applied Field Experience and Analysis in HDV


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    HDV 303 combines student field experiences required by the Human Development Major with opportunities to share experiences in a clinical context, to interact with social service leaders in the community, to reflect on placements and career issues with their peers, who also face similar issues and concerns in the real world of human services.

    Note: Student is required to be an HDV major, minimum second year standing, HDV GPA of 2.0 and good overall academic standing.
    Prerequisite: HDV 101 and HDV core course (HDV 120 or 322 or 323 or 324)
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 305 - Brain, Development, and Behavior


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Review of the genetic, biological, and developmental correlates of behavior. Topics include an overview of the biological factors in development and behavior, basics of neuroscience, and how the brain changes throughout the lifespan. As the course progresses through higher neurological functioning, content will shift to the effects of aging, brain damage, stress and trauma, and other experiences on human behavior. In every topic, application of this information to intervention, treatment, and other human services will be reviewed.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 313 - Human Sexual Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course explores all aspects of human sexuality from biological, social and cultural perspectives within a developmental framework. Topics include sexual differentiation, anatomy, hormones and sexual behavior, lifespan sexual development, reproductive cycles, pregnancy, contraception, childbirth and parenting, gender differences, cultural sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, aging, and sexual dysfunction.

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101 and upper division status.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 322 - Child Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral aspects of development from the prenatal period through preadolescence. Problems and issues in child development are examined as a function of their socio-cultural contexts.

    Prerequisites: Three credits in social and behaviorial science.
     

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3

  
  • HDV 323 - Adolescent Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The study of adolescent development in the context of psychological, sociological, biological, and cultural forces.

     

    Prerequisite: 3 credits of social and behavioral sciences, or instructor permission.
     
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3

  
  • HDV 324 - Adult Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This multidisciplinary course examines human development across adulthood, focusing on theory and evidence from diverse fields (e.g., psychology, biology, history, sociology, anthropology). It explores life tasks, gains and losses, and continuity and change in biological, cognitive, and social domains of the adult life course and in various life contexts.

    Prerequisite: Three credit hours of social and behavioral sciences.
     
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 325 - Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The course will trace individual development across the lifespan within the context of the family. Issues addressed within the course will include: attachment to caregivers (especially parents), adoption, sibling relationships, dating and mate selection, parenthood, divorce and step-families, single-parenthood, adult intergenerational relationships, grandparenthood, family care giving and bereavement.

    Note: Advisement Prerequisite Recommendation: One developmental HDV/PSY course.
    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101, and one of the following PSY 320, HDV 120, HDV 322 or HDV 323
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 326 - Developmental Perspectives on Death and Dying


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    A comprehensive survey of theories, research, and practice related to issues of death and dying. The roles of developmental stages, culture, ethnicity, race, gender, and faith in understanding the impact of death will be explored. The experience of loss for survivors will be examined.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or 120 or PSY 100 or SOC 100; and PSY 320 or 325 or HDV 322, 323, 324, 325 or 425.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 341 - Self and Social Identity


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Family, peer, and cultural influences on developing a sense of self and social identity are explored in this course. Developmental processes explain “self” and social identity emergence during childhood, changes in self-concept and social identity over the lifespan, and how social identity influences behavior.

    Prerequisites: HDV101 or PSY100 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3

  
  • HDV 357 - Development of Criminal Behavior


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course explores the development of criminal behavior from a multidisciplinary perspective. Individual, situational, family, and sociocultural influences on criminal behavior are examined and applied to a variety of forms of criminal behavior, including both personal (e.g., assault) and property (e.g., vandalism) crimes. Prevention methods are discussed and evaluated.
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing and at least 3 credits of social or behavioral science, or instructor permission.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 364 - Motivation Across the Lifespan


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The purpose of this course involves examination of the principles underlying why people initiate, choose, and persist in behaviors.  The course provides a critical assessment of the theories and paradigms associated with human learning and motivation will support a deeper understanding and facilitate application of developmental processes necessary for personal success.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 370 - Evolution and Human Behavior


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Review of the genetic, developmental, ecological, and adaptive correlates of behavior. Topics include the theory of natural selection,  comparative brain evolution, learning and language, aggression and violence, conflict within families and other groups, sexual selection, attraction, mating and reproduction, altruism, cooperation and the foundations of culture with emphasis on animal behavior and evolution as a model for understanding human development and behavior

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 376 - Sustainability and Human Behavior


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The developmental bases of environmental problems are explored, emphasizing the relationship between people and natural systems. The course draws from allied fields of environmental social science exploring the foundations of environmental education and developmental patterns as they relate to the non-human environment, including environmental ethics.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100 and upper division standing
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 380 - Topics in Global Human Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course examines human universals in contemporary cultural context from a developmental perspective; diverse environments and cultural forces shape developmental outcomes. Each semester highlights selected global themes in HDV, analyzing human variation and its dynamics (wealth disparity, industrialization, globalization, culture, history). Sample topics include Gender, Activism, Conflict, Sports & Play, Poverty.

    Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits in social and behavioral sciences and upper division standing , or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3 Course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
  
  • HDV 400 - Research Designs and Applications in Human Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to interpret research in applied areas of human development. The content will reflect quasi-experimentation, issues in developmental assessment, developmental research designs, multivariate analyses, qualitative research, and contexts for research in human development. The laboratory component will focus on the methods and skills most appropriate in human development settings. In the two hour laboratory component, students will design, implement, and analyze data from research studies and program evaluations applicable to human development.

    Note: Advisement Recommendation: Co requisite GST 498.

    Laboratory course
    Prerequisite: PSY 290 or HDV 302.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4

  
  • HDV 403 - Advanced Applied Field Experience and Analysis in HDV


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course combines student field experiences required by the Human Development Major with opportunities to share experiences in a clinical context, to interact with social service leaders in the community, and to reflect on placements with peers facing similar issues and concerns in the real world of human services.

    Prerequisite: HDV 302 and upper division standing, or instructor permission
    Co-requisite: HDV 400
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 432 - Canine-Human Relationships


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Review of basic principles of learning with an emphasis on the application of those principles to real world situations.  Specfic techniques will be covered for the purpose of working with canines.  The students will spend several hours of direct contact each week work with various dogs housed in an animal shelter.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100, and instructor permission
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  
  • HDV 455 - Victimization Across the Lifespan


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Various types of victimization across the lifespan are explored in this course, focusing on how an individual’s cognitive, social, and emotional development and well-being may be affected by victimization.  The short- and long-term impact of victimization on the individuals victimized are examined, as are the costs and consequences to society.

    Prerequisite: HDV 357 and upper division standing, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 490 - Practicum in Research


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An experience in a student conducted research project supervised by a faculty member. Activities will include either field studies or laboratory research.

    Note: Variable credit one to three, maximum credit allowed is 12.
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor and chairperson of the department. Additional prerequisites as per specific topic or instructor.
    Equivalent Course: PSY 490
    Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • HDV 497 - Practicum in Teaching for HDV


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course provides opportunities to learn how college level courses are run, and to acquire practical skills related to classroom teaching.  Students will assist faculty by preparing class materials, running review sessions before exams, assisting with examination proctoring, taking attendance, and providing tutoring assistance to their assigned class. 
     

    Note: Repeatable for maximum 12 credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • HDV 499 - Independent Study in Human Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An in depth investigation of a research or topical issue in the field of Human Development conducted independently by a student under the guidance of a member of the department whose special area of expertise within the field falls within the scope of that research or topical issue.

    Note: Variable credit 1 to 3; maximum credits allowed is six.
    Prerequisite: The student must have completed 6 semester hours of study in Human Development, except in rare cases to be approved by the departmental chairperson. The student must be accepted as a candidate by a specific member of the departmental staff before he or she is allowed to register for independent study. Such acceptance is to be made in writing and duplicate. One copy of the letter of acceptance is to be filed with the faculty of the department, the second retained by the student.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.

Human Resource Management

  
  • HRM 385 - Organizational Behavior


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An exploration and analysis of the interaction between human beings in and with formal organizations. The in-depth approach to the complex relationships of organizational variables such as, perception, motivation and personality and environmental variables such as organizational leadership, climate, social factors and change.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 386 - Human Resource Management


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An introduction to personnel management. Focus will be on introducing the student to the theories, practices, and problems encountered in securing, allocating, compensating, developing, and effectively using human resources in organizations.

    Prerequisite: MGT 261 and minimum first semester junior standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 458 - Human Resource Staffing


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course uses a theoretical and empirical framework for analyzing the major staffing activities of human resource planning, recruitment, selection and orientation. Study of relevant concepts, problems, methods, research, sensitivity to diverse workforce and legislation related to each of these activities will be incorporated in the course. Emphasis is directed to developing comprehensive analysis and decision-making skills.

    Prerequisite: HRM 386 and minimum first semester junior standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 459 - Labor Relations


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The study of labor relations resulting in collective bargaining. An examination of the historical development of the labor movement and the structure of union organizations and federal agencies involved in collective bargaining. Union organizing, concerted activities, collective bargaining and contract administration will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: Minimum first semester junior standing. Advisement Recommendation: Completion of Basic Skills Requirements and Knowledge Foundation courses.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 462 - Employment Law


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Law examines the relationship between public policy and current human resource management practices. Major emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the content of personnel law, its enforcement, and its day to day application. Topics investigated will be selected from among the following: employment discrimination law, wage and salary legislation, state unemployment law, workers’ compensation law, privacy issues, employment-at-ill, and common-law employment issues.

    Prerequisite: Minimum first semester junior standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 463 - Compensation Management


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    The development and maintenance of internally equitable and externally competitive wage and salary programs is studied. Major emphasis is given to the role compensation plays in attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. Topics investigated include compensation as an exchange process, motivation theory, public policy and its effect on compensation, job analysis and evaluation, pay structure determination, performance evaluation, incentives and incentive plans, economic and noneconomic forms of compensation, special issues of managerial compensation, and problems of compensation control.

    Prerequisite: HRM 386 and minimum first semester junior standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • HRM 464 - Senior Seminar in Human Resource Management


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course helps senior students in the Human Resource Management major integrate knowledge of human resource management acquired from previous HRM courses. Students learn how effective staffing, compensation, performance management, and other human resource functions impact organizational performance. The course provides an integrative experience that enables students to solve human resource management problems using multiple perspectives.

    Note: Must be a Human Resource Management Major.
    Prerequisite: HRM 385 and 386, senior standing; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3

Information Science

  
  • ISC 105 - Introduction to Digital Humanities


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Introduction to the application of information technology, computational methods and cognitive approaches to the presentation and analysis of data in the humanities. Topics include: identification and retrieval of information for the humanities, presentation of data, elementary computational tools and models for the analysis of data and critical appraisal of methods in the digital humanities. Students engage in projects which apply computer technologies to one or more areas of the humanities.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 110 - Introduction to Information Science


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course will introduce students to the basic concepts, principles and skills utilized in the field of information science. The main emphasis will be on the use of computer technology tools to manage information resources. The course will also prepare students for other technology-intensive information science courses.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 150 - Introduction to Scripting and Markup Languages


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course will investigate the syntactic and semantic properties of scripting languages. Attention will be primarily paid to JavaScript, with some comparisons made to other scripting languages. Finally, investigation will be made of the properties and applications of Standard Generalized Markup Languages, (HTML and XML) and the ways in which scripting languages and Java work with them.

    Equivalent Course: CSC 120
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 220 - Information Storage and Retrieval


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Consideration of the basic principles and tools for analysis and retrieval of information in various information systems (both textual and database systems). Topics include analysis and storage of information, retrieval concepts and types of retrieval systems.

    Prerequisite: CSC 241 or ISC 250, may be taken concurrently; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 250 - Programming Through Mobile App Development


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course offers a second experience in coding using a mainstream programming language. Software development will take place in the context of mobile applications; however, emphasis will be on back end development of domain logic and low-level algorithmic and data structures. User interfaces and device-specific controls will be covered in lesser detail.

    Prerequisite: COG 212 or CSC 212 or ISC 150; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 300 - Ethics and Social Policy in the Digital Age


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    In this course, we will explore relevant philosophical theories and apply them to decisions about individual and social problems confronting electrical engineers, computer engineers, software engineers, and information scientists, satisfying the Humanities general education requirement by addressing “knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities.”

    Prerequisite: ISC 220 or CSC 212; or instructor permission.
    Equivalent Course: PHL 300
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 325 - Multimedia/Hypermedia Design and Authoring


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course focuses on the design and authoring techniques of multimedia and hypermedia.

    Prerequisite: ISC 150 or CSC 212 or CSC 120; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 329 - Database Management Systems in Business


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course stresses database applications development through fourth-generation programming techniques. Content of the course stresses basic knowledge of normalization of data, data modeling, database methods, database design, and the use of databases in business. Students will learn the rudiments of construction of database schemata.

    Prerequisite: ISC 150 OR CSC 120 OR CSC 212, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 330 - Telecommunications


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course deals with telecommunications and its relationship to information science. Topical areas include government regulation, local area networks and related technologies.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Equivalent Course: BRC 330
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 370 - Issues in Human-Computer Interaction


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course will examine issues of human-computer interaction and the design of better computer interfaces. Topics include: human capabilities, interface technology, interface design methods, and interface evaluation.

    Prerequisite: ISC 110 Or CSC 101 Or CSC 102 Or CSC 103, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 390 - Topics in Information Science


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Study of selected topics in the area of information science providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings.

    Note: Variable credit zero to three, may be repeated three times for a total of nine credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and 12 hours of completed course work in the Information Science major core requirements.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • ISC 399 - Independent Study


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.

    Note: May be repeated for credit with different content.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, nine hours in the Information Science core, and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6
  
  • ISC 405 - Seminar in Digital Humanities


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course focuses on students designing and developing appropriate interdisciplinary research projects within the field of Digital Humanities. The projects emphasize the interdependence of Digital Humanities with a number of fields (English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Graphics and other Arts).

    Note: May be repeated once for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite: ISC 105; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 410 - Data Analytics


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Data analytics and decision analytics are examined in this course. This course discusses the manager’s strategies and tools for problem solving and decision making in domains in which data, including text, web, and social networks information, and computer models can be used as descriptive and predictive tools to gain the insight needed to guide decision making.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 471 - Introduction to Biomedical Information Systems


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Instruction in the technologies and practices in medical, health and biological information systems. Topics include terminology, data sets, relational and distributed databases, privacy, computer and network security, web services, and emerging trends. Students engage in projects which apply computing and information technologies to one or more areas of these information systems.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 484 - Software Entrepreneurship


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course integrates business and software engineering models to examine entrepreneurship in technology-based firms, in particular applying frameworks and methods to scenarios where a clear path of action is uncertain due to conflicting information.  While a focus is on software start-ups, innovation in existing technology firms will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite: ISC 300 or CSC 380.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 490 - Topics


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Study of selected topics in the area of information science providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings.

    Note: Variable credit zero to three, may be repeated three times for a total of nine credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
  
  • ISC 496 - Information Science Capstone Seminar


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course focuses on students designing and developing appropriate interdisciplinary research projects within the field of Information Science. The projects emphasize the interdependence of Information Science with a number of fields (Computer Science, Business, Communication, Psychology, Graphics and other Arts).

    Prerequisite: Senior standing in Information Science OR senior standing with instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ISC 498 - Internship in Information Science


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    A course for students who wish to take part in a semester-long internship designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the Information Science major. Students will work full-time or part-time in a position which will provide opportunities to further their knowledge in an area of information science and to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.  Available for 0 to 12 credits.

    Note: Only three semester hours of internship credit may be counted as part of the Learning Contract for ISC majors.
    Prerequisite: 60 hours of course work, courses related to the internship, minimum GPA of 2.5, faculty sponsor, and learning agreement from Experiential Learning Office.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • ISC 499 - Independent Study


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Independent study, research or readings under the director of information science faculty.

    Note: May be repeated for credit with different content.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing, 15 hours completed in the Information Science core and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6

International Studies

  
  • IST 190 - Global Issues and Awareness


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will attend and/or participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences.

    Note: Open to Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 1
  
  • IST 390 - Global Issues and Awareness II


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is designed to involve students in experiences related to global awareness occurring outside the confines of the traditional classroom. Students will develop, attend and participate in lectures, panel discussions, and other activities that enhance their classroom learning experiences. Students will also organize and lead discussion sessions related to presentations in the building.

    Note: Open to junior and senior level Hart Global Living and Learning Center residents only.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 1

Interpretation

  
  • INT 111 - Oral Interpretation of Literature


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Theory and practice of effective oral reading with emphasis on selecting, analyzing, rehearsing and presenting literature for oral interpretation.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • INT 120 - Storytelling


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Development of the art of storyteller through application of the oral tradition of literature. Individual guidance. Presentation of stories before class members and before children in the primary and elementary school.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • INT 399 - Independent Study


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Research or creative projects in the field of oral interpretation.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6

Italian

  
  • ITA 101 - Elementary Italian


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Italian in the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ITA 102 - Continuing Elementary Italian


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Continuation of Italian 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: ITA 101 or three years of transcripted high school Italian.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: ITA 102 or four years of transcripted high school Italian.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • ITA 202 - Continuing Intermediate Italian


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Continuation of Italian 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: ITA 201 or four years of transcripted high school Italian, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • ITA 301 - Advanced Italian A


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition,with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
    Prerequisite: ITA 202 or instructor permission.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • ITA 302 - Advanced Italian B


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Continuation of Italian 301. Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
    Prerequisite: ITA 301 or instructor permission.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Japanese in the fundamentals of sound system, oral expression, reading, and writing. Introduction to Japanese culture.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • JPN 102 - Continuing Elementary Japanese


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Continuation of Jpn 101: Fundamentals of conversation, listening, reading, writing, composition, and culture.

    Prerequisite: JPN 101 or three years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, listening, reading, writing composition.

    Prerequisite: JPN 102 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  
  • JPN 202 - Continuing Intermediate Japanese


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course is a continuation of JPN 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more complex structures. More advanced level conversation, reading, writing and composition.

    Prerequisite: JPN 201 or four years of transcripted high school Japanese.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3

Journalism

  
  • JLM 101 - History of American Journalism


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course introduces concepts and terminology of a Free Press from an historical perspective and invites students to investigate, analyze, and theorize about the relationship of uncensored communication to a free society. It teaches students to examine the guarantees of the First Amendment in relationship to major events in American history and in today’s society.

    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 209 - Introduction to Newswriting/Reporting


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An introduction to the news media with emphasis on gathering, writing and editing news stories.

    Prerequisite: JLM 101 OR BRC 108.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 220 - Copy Editing


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students study methods of newspaper production and practice preparing copy for publication, including editing for content, style and mechanics, headline writing, and using photographs and other display materials.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 309 - Advanced Newswriting/Reporting


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An advanced course in the journalism major that emphasizes beat reporting, feature writing, community journalism, and career preparation. Students work toward mastery in information gathering, reporting, and editing. They learn to apply ethical codes and practices in their work and to report fairly and accurately on issues of interest to diverse audiences.

    Prerequisite: JLM 209.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 310 - Investigative Reporting


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    This course will introduce students to the investigative techniques used by reporters to gather, analyze, evaluate and report information. Emphasis will be on electronic data retrieval and analysis; sources of public documents and freedom of information; interviewing and methods used in science and social science research.

    Prerequisite: JLM 209.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 312 - Sports Reporting and Writing


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Develop skills in reporting on sports games, personalities, press conferences, and issues. Learn how to research, interview, build sources, and cover the scene. Fact-check to gather material for accurate, informative and entertaining sports stories and multimedia class blog. Examine audience’s influence on sports writing for different sports media.
     

    Prerequisite: JLM 209 or BRC 229; or instructor permission.
     
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  
  • JLM 319 - Practicum-Oswego Online


    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students work as reporters on an on-line publication produced for the campus community and available on the World Wide Web. They are assigned beats to cover and work under the supervision of student editors (enrolled in JLM 419) and with the guidance of the instructor. Reporters may work with text, audio, or video presentation of news and feature stories.

    Prerequisite: BRC 229 OR JLM 309; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring, Fall
    Credit: 3
 

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