Take advantage of all that the Universities at Shady Grove has to offer by registering for shared courses offered by other University System of Maryland (USM) institutions! Undergraduate students have the opportunity to take courses from other USM institutions at USG to augment their degree under the Course Sharing program. The comprehensive Fall 2014 Course Sharing Schedule can be viewed at this link.
For more information and to enroll, contact your Program Director today or email usg-coursesharing@umd.edu. Do not miss out on this opportunity to enhance your education and earn additional credits toward your degree!
Featured Courses for Fall 2014:
University of Baltimore
Health Indicators (HSMG 300 - Section: SG1)
Date/Time: Sat. 8:00AM-11:45AM
Prerequisite: Recommended: EXCEL Workshop
Description: A basic introduction to classical approaches typically used to describe population health. Emphasizes appropriate summaries and methods of health utilization data display in tables and in graphs. Use of rates, ratios and proportions are addressed. Introduces basic data management, exploratory data analysis and report generation. Students gain hands-on experience in use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and data base management while becoming acquainted with useful health data sources.
UMBC
The Second World War (HIST 303 – Section: 1)
Date/Time: Tu/Th 11:30AM-12:45AM
Prerequisite: Recommended Preparation: Any social science course, Junior/Senior status or permission of the instructor.
Description: Origins, nature and impact of World War II. In addition to an examination of the diplomatic and military events, the course also is concerned with the effects of "total war" on the societies involved.
University of Maryland University College
Family Demography (SOCY 312 – Section: 5115)
Date/Time: Tu 6:30PM-9:30PM
Prerequisite: SOCY 100 or SOCY 243
Description: A study of the family and population dynamics. The aim is to identify, evaluate, and interpret data sources and develop an informed opinion about family trends and current policy. Discussion covers issues of fertility (such as teenage pregnancy, the timing of parenthood, and determinants and consequences of family size) as they relate to family behavior (such as marital patterns, the use of child-care options, and the relationship between work and the family).
University of Maryland, College Park
Poverty, Affluence & Families (FMSC381 – Section: SG92)
Date/Time: Th 11:30AM-2:20PM
Prerequisite: None
Description: Course will focus on understanding the dynamics of socioeconomic status in the United States.
Salisbury University
Exercise Physiology (EXSC 344 – Section: 370)
Date/Time: Lecture: MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM / Lab: W 12:30-2:10 PM
Prerequisite: BIOL 205: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 215, 216: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II or equivalent course(s)
Description: In-depth study of changes that occur due to acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis on circulatory, nervous, and muscular systems.
Committee for Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education Strategies (CIPES) Course:
Inter-professional Approaches to the Critically Ill Patient
Date/Time: Tu 3:00PM-6:00PM
Prerequisite: None
Description: This inter-professional course provides in-depth exposure to and experience with aspects of care for the critically ill patient by utilizing simulation and case-based learning while working within and maximizing strengths of an inter-professional team. Students from nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy and social work programs may enroll. For more information on CIPES, click here.