Spring 2009 Course Sharing Schedule

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Note: Admission into the Fall 2009 Respiratory Therapy class is highly competitive and completion of RESP 210 does not guarantee admission to the program.

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Introduction to respiratory therapy with emphasis on the physiological basis of respiratory care. Covers basic principles, procedures, and practices utilized in the profession.

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NA

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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. (Recommended EXCEL workshop) (Required for Cohort 12).

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Provides an understanding of the conceptual foundations and practices of management within health services organizations. Presents an overview of the structure, operation and management of health services organizations is presented. Perspectives from organizational theory and general management provide a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing the practice of management in health service organizations. Uses the case study approach to develop management skills through the analysis of health care industry examples.

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ANTH 211

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Through the use of archeological and contemporary community studies, this course will explore the diversity of traditional North American Indian and Eskimo cultures and the adaptation of indigenous peoples to America in the 1980s.

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SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

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Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved.

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SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

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Introduction to the field of health and illness behavior and health care instutions, including the sociocultural context of health orientations.

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None

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This course looks at film and history of the 1930's in Nazi Germany, Stanlinist Soviet Union and New Deal America. Using films as historical sources, the course will study images, representations and daily life as it was reflected and refracted through popular, entertainment film.

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Hist 101 or 102 or permission

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An analysis of political, economic, social and intellectual changes from the 1870s through the Wilson administation.

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Hist 100 or 110 or 111 or permission

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A history of ancient Rome from the Augustan Age to the disintegration of the empire in the West. Topics include the Pax Romana, the military monarchy and anarchy, the reorganization of the empire by Diocletian and Constantine, the rise of Christianity and the final collapse of the empire.

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See political science program director

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NA

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An intensive overview of the central schools thought in the study of international relations (IR). We will read, discuss and write about theories rooted in realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism and other IR paradigms. Emphasis is on the purposes of theory, the main perspectives in IR theory and how IR theory has developed in conjunction with the evolution of international relations itself. Students should be prepared for careful reading, critical discussion and analytical writing.

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Junior Status

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This course examines how American foreign policy is created and under what constitutional authority it is established. It explores the historical underpinnings and contemporary currents of American foreign policy. The course also examines the way Americans perceive global events and considers how these perceptions influence.

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Junior Status

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See political science program director

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PSYC 100

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Psychological aspects of child maltreatment will be covered. Issues to be discussed include history, definitions, causes and correlates, prediction, treatment, prevention and developmental affects of abuse of children.

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PSYC 100 and one additional PSYC course

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Study of theory and experimentation concerned with the concepts of drive and reward and their effects on perception, learning and behavior.

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PSYC 100 and one additional PSYC course

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An examination of basic phenomena in sensory psychophysics and perception. Anatomy and physiology of sensory systems, methodological issues and perceptual theories are considered.

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PSYC 100 and one additional PSYC course

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A comparative survey of the major theories of personality, preceded by a discussion of theory construction and evaluation, including an examination of some of the empirical research generated by the theories.

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PSYC 285

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The course covers assessment, causality and treatment of specific psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence (e.g., autism, depression and suicide, anorexia nervosa, conduct disorders). Differences in theories of causality of disorders are linked to assessment and treatment. Models of intervention such as psychotherapy, behavior therapy, family therapy and primary prevention are discussed.

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PSYC 210, 285 or 335

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An examination of the basic principles of how drugs affect the central nervous system and behavior. Topics include pharmakinetics, drugs as treatment for behavior disorders, drugs with abuse potential, and the neuro-chemistry of mood and cognition.

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PSYC 100

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This course explores forensics by focusing on psychological dynamics, criminal investigative aspects, and nursing involvement within the healthcare arena. This course is offered in collaboration with the disciplines of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Nursing (healthcare) and Psychology. Expert-led topics will explore the relationships of the public health system, criminal justice system, and the field of Psychology.

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Creation of images of male & female, and masculine & feminine, through communication, the differences in male & female communication behaviors and styles, and the implications of those images and styles for male-female transactions.

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This course offers students the opportunity to explore the role that popular culture plays in their everyday lives. Through the rhetorical examination of the texts that students encounter on a daily basis, they will be encouraged to reassess what they consider to be both "popular" and "culture."

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None

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Bases of persuasion, with emphasis on recent experimental developments in persuasion.

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N/A

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Cultural Themes in America

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CCJS100

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An analysis of the role of criminal justice in the control of drug use and abuse

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CCJS100 or equivalent

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CORE Diversity (D) Course. Role and treatment of racial/ethnic minorities in the criminal justice system.

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CCJS100 and CCJS105

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Selected Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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CCJS100 and CCJS105

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Selected Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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CCJS100 and CCJS105

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Selected Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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CCJS100 and CCJS105

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Selected topics in criminology and Criminal justice

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Permission of Department

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CORE Diversity (D) Course.This course fulfills CORE requirements in diversity.

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SOCY100 or SOCY105

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CORE Diversity (D) Course.Social, political, cultural and economic factors influencing income and wealth in American families.

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GVPT170 or GVPT171

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A study of the basis of law and its relationship with various contemporary institutions such as the courts, the legal profession, and society at large

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none

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An overview of critical issues of parenthood in the United States today. Topics include characteristics of effective parenting styles and capable parents, the role of nontraditional parenting techniques, and the social forces that cause changes in parent/child relationships and give rise to varying styles of parenting as developed in the United States. Some cross-cultural comparisons are included.

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An exploration of how gender differences affect the way that women and men interact at work, receive and perceive workplace information, and make workplace decisions. Discussion is based on the premise that men and women are different and that those differences profoundly influence their productivity in the modern business workplace. Situations that can result in gender-based misunderstanding, miscommunication, conflict, and organizational ineffectiveness are examined. The goal is to use understanding of gender differences to improve harmony and collaboration among staff members.

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Presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of strategies used in solving problems, an activity that takes up much of the manager's day. Approaches evaluated include holistic thinking, the use of analogy, internal brainstorming and other methods of creative thinking, the development of an ability to shift perspectives, the scientific method, the analysis of language, systems analysis, and graphic representations. Case studies illustrate the definition of the problem, the formulation of hypotheses, the collection and analysis of data, and application to improve quality.

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CCJS 100 or CCJS 105

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Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. An examination of criminal courts in the United States at all levels. Topics include the roles of judges, prosecutors, defenders, clerks, and court administrators and the nature of their jobs; problems of administration, as well as those facing courts and prosecutors; and reform.

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CCJS 100 or CCJS 105

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Prerequisite: CCJS 100 or CCJS 105. An introduction to concepts of organization and management as they relate to the field of corrections. Topics include the history of corrections, institutional structure and classification, policy and procedures, communication and authority, division of work, inmate discipline and due process, organizational culture, security, technology changes, and relationships with other components of the criminal justice system.

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CMIS 102

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Prerequisite: CMIS 102 or CMIS 102A. A study of the UNIX operating system. Topics include file structures, editors, pattern-matching facilities, shell commands, and shell scripts. Shell programming is presented and practiced to interrelate system components. Projects give practical experience with the system.

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CMIS 370

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Prerequisite: CMIS 370. An overview of communications topics such as signaling conventions, encoding schemes, and error detection and correction. Emphasis is on routing protocols for messages within various kinds of networks, as well as on methods that network entities use to learn the status of the entire network.

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WRTG 101 or ENGL 101

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Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An examination of the linguistic components of languages, with special emphasis on the English language, its origins, continued development, and use in speaking and writing. Categories of speech and methods of written communication are examined from the perspective of regional and social variation. Discussion covers cultural, gender, and racial variations as well as underlying perspectives and assumptions.

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WRTG 101 or ENGL 101

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WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A thematic exposition of the development of the Arthurian legend, traced from the fountainhead of the Arthurian romances, Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain, to the greatest 20th-century Arthurian work, T. H. White's The Once and Future King. Works frequently included are Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, romances by Wolfram von Eschenbach, three medieval tales immortalizing the Lancelot/Guinevere love affair, and romances of Malory and Tennyson. The differences in the interpretations of a legend are explored. Works selected may vary.

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Recommended: GVPT 100

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Recommended: GVPT 100. An examination of the changing face of international affairs in a post-Cold War world and the role of the United States in the evolving international order. Focus is on the roles of key international institutions, states, non-state actors, and globalization in the evolution of global relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Discussion also covers various influences on contemporary affairs, including migration, disease, economic development, and terrorism.

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A study of the emergence of modern American institutions and identities in the years 1900-45. Topics include the presidencies of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson; the world wars; the Great Depression; and the period of the New Deal. Special consideration is also given to emerging issues such as the role of women and African Americans, corporate enterprises, and the welfare state.

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An analysis of one of the most important means of artistic expression of the 20th century. The goal is to acquire a deeper understanding of the aesthetic qualities of film by considering the stylistic elements of film as it has evolved throughout the century and weighing the special relationship between cinema and literature.

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JOUR 201

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Prerequisite: JOUR 201. A study of various types of feature articles, particularly in the magazine market. Analysis covers the medium and its specialized audiences. Practice in researching and writing the feature article and in evaluating freelance markets is provided.

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MRKT 310

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Prerequisite: MRKT 310. An introduction to key issues in nonprofit marketing. Topics include nonprofit marketing issues related to constituencies, planning, products and services, membership, and promotion, as well as association and social marketing.

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MRKT 310

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Prerequisite: MRKT 310. An in-depth study of promotional activities such as advertising, personal selling, sales promotions, and direct marketing (including use of the Internet). Emphasis is on strategic planning of promotional activities to communicate with customers to achieve marketing objectives. The relationship of integrated marketing communications to other elements of promotional activities is also explored.

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PSYC 100

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Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: STAT 225 (or PSYC 200) and PSYC 305. An examination of mental disorders among adults. Topics include the identification and diagnosis of specific disorders as well as their etiology and treatment.

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PSYC 100

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Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: STAT 225 (or PSYC 200) and PSYC 305. A survey of psychological research and theory related to behavior in the criminal trial process. Topics include jury selection, criminal profiling, eyewitness testimony, prediction of violent behavior, and mental competency of the accused.

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SOCY 100

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Prerequisite: SOCY 100. An exposition of basic social processes in the relations of ethnic groups, immigrant groups, African Americans, and Native Americans in the United States and of ethnic minorities in Europe.