Courses

NEW COURSES

ARTH 286  19th-Century European Art An examination of the major movements of European art from
Neoclassicism to Post-Impressionism (1780-1900). The various works of art will be approached in terms of cultural
and critical contexts, with an emphasis on the Enlightenment, political revolutions, and the concept of “modernity.”
Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

BIOL 290  Principles of Physiology   A study of physiological principles in animals. Particular emphasis will be placed on a consideration of how function at the cellular level is integrated through the organ system levels in a variety of vertebrate animal types, with mammals serving as an important example.  Credit:  1 unit; Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Lab: 3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  BIOL 215. 

BUAD 338  e-Business Comprehensive coverage of electronic business and electronic transactions to include electronic marketing and retailing, electronic procurement and payment, cyber security, on-line auctions and shops, and web technologies for virtual communities in a global marketplace. Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 2 hrs/wk.; Lab: 1 hr/wk.; Prerequisite: BUAD 258.

CHIN 101, 102  Elementary Chinese I, II    A study of the fundamentals of Chinese with emphasis on
pronunciation and aural comprehension.  Includes oral and written work, cultural material, and selected readings.    
Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: Chinese 101, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for 102.

CPSC 350  Human Computer Interaction   Analysis of human cognition and ergonomics applied to the design of
usable, effective and enjoyable computer systems.  Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: CPSC 170.

ECON 267  Labor Economics   Analysis of the short- and long-run aspects of the supply and demand for labor, with
attention paid to labor market issues including wage inequality, human capital formation, and unemployment. 
Credit:  1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  ECON 120 or 121.
                               
GRK 101, 102  Elementary Ancient Greek I, II A study of the fundamentals of Classical Greek, with emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and translation. Students will also read selected texts in translation as an introduction to the cultural life of ancient Greece. Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory 1 hr/wk.; Prerequisite: Greek 101, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for 102.

HHP 143  Wilderness Sports Basic techniques of rock climbing, hiking, bouldering, and caving and/or canoeing.
(Extra fees required); Credit: ¼ unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  HHP 160.                

HHP 200  Foundations of Movement   Enables students to understand, recognize, demonstrate, and analyze
fundamental movement such as locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills as well as related movement
concepts including space awareness, effort, and relationships.  Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: None.

HHP 203   Individual Activities Enables students to understand, demonstrate, and teach individual
activities including tennis, strength training, and aerobic conditioning.  Credit: ½ unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: None.                                                             

HHP 204  Team Sports – Enables students to understand, demonstrate, and teach team sports including
soccer, volleyball, and floor hockey.  Credit: ½ unit; Lecture:  3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: None.                                                                
HHP 205  Non-Traditional Games and Activities  Enables students to understand, demonstrate, and teach non-traditional games and activities including Frisbee, speedball, and other unique activities in physical education.  
Credit: ½ unit; Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: None.

HHP 207  Health Fitness Concepts and Applications    Provides the prospective physical educator with the physiological, psychological and social bases for engaging in regular physical activity.  The emphasis of the course will be on understanding and being able to create and apply key concepts of health related fitness and wellness.  Students will be expected to develop individualized physical fitness programs, perform physical fitness assessments, develop activities to enhance physical fitness across the lifespan, and be engaged in a regular physical fitness program.  Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: HHP 160.

HHP 225  Ethical and Legal Issues in Sport  An examination of ethical and legal issues involved in sport.  Credit:
1 unit; Lecture:  3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: HHP 221 or permission.                                                                                   

HIST 223  Medieval England  An introduction to the history of Roman and medieval England. Credit: 1 unit;
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: None.

HIST 400  Research Seminar in Ancient History   A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students.
Credit:  1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  Permission of the instructor.                                       

HIST 480  Research Seminar in Asian History. A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 3 hrs/wk..; Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

PHIL 340  Topics in Contemporary European Philosophy   A detailed examination of a topic or single thinker in
20th and 21st Century European Philosophy.  Depending on the focus of the professor, topics or thinkers might
include (but are not limited to): Hermeneutics; Critical Theory; Deconstruction; Gadamer; Habermas; Derrida.  May
be repeated for credit.  Credit:  1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  Previous philosophy course or permission.     

PHYS 102: The Astronomical Universe   A one-semester introduction to basic astronomical and astrophysical
principles for both the non-science and science major.  Topics covered include telescope optics, positions of stellar
objects, stellar types and basic evolution, galaxy types and evolution, and cosmology.  There is a required
observational night lab that accompanies the course.  This course may not be taken for credit by students who have
completed Physics 202.  Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  None.                                                                   

 PHYS 205  Research Experience   A research project in physics.  May be repeated for credit.
Credit:  ½  unit;  Prerequisite:  Permission of the Department.                  

PSYC 270   Drugs and Behavior   An examination of the mechanisms of actions, uses, effects and abuse liability of
range of drugs.  Both therapeutic drugs (such as antidepressants and antipsychotics) and recreational drugs (such as
alcohol, stimulants and marijuana) will be addressed.   Credit:  1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

RELG/PHIL 231  Religion, Philosophy, and Science  An examination of the confrontations, compatibilities, and
cooperation among religious thought, philosophy, and scientific inquiry.  Topics will include philosophical analyses of
science, the debates between the natural sciences and Western religion, recent developments in the social sciences, and
 insights from Eastern religions. Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  None.

RELG 325  Modern Theology  A study of the ways Christian theologians responded to the intellectual and
cultural challenges of the modern world (1650 – 1950). Credit: 1 unit; Lecture:  3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite:  Previous
course in religion or philosophy or permission.

SOCI 326  Comparative Corrections  An exploration of philosophies, rationales, and models of adult corrections.
Historical and existing correctional systems in select countries, e.g., the U.S., Canada, England, France, Japan, Mexico,
Sweden, and the former U.S.S.R. will be examined. Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: Criminal Justice
211 or Political Science 211 or 200-level Sociology course or permission.  Cross-listed as CJUS 326.

 TART 335  Costume Design for Stage  A study of techniques and principles for designing costumes for the stage
through the analysis of scripts and characters, research, thumbnail drawings and final drawn and/or painted renderings.
(Extra Materials required.)  Credit: 1 unit; Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Prerequisite: Theatre Arts 150 or permission.

PREREQUISITE CHANGES

ARTH 246  Italian Renaissance Art, ARTH 256  Baroque Art, ARTH 346  Issues in Renaissance Art, ARTH 356  Issues in Baroque Art
from  ARTH 156 or permission
to  ARTH 146 or permission
Add "declared Business major or permission" to the prerequisites for BUAD 342 (Corporate Finance) and BUAD 348 (Production and Operations Management). The new prerequisites read as follows: BUAD 342 Prerequisites: Economics 121 and 122; Business Administration 225 and 258; declared Business major or permission.  BUAD 348 Prerequisites: Math 111, Statistics 101, Business Administration 215, declared Business major or permission. 

BUAD 499 Business Policy
from Business Administration 227, 233, 248, 254, 342 and 348
to Business Administration 227, 233, 248, 254, 342, 348 and senior major status

HHP 302Physical Education Methods and Materials I: PreK-7
Prerequisite:   Health and Human Performance 201 200, 221, or permission.

HHP 305 Adapted and Developmental Physical Education
Prerequisite:   Health and Human Performance 201 200, 221, or permission

HHP 404Physical Education Methods and Materials II: 8-12
Prerequisite:   Health and Human Performance 201 200 and 221, or permission
Drop the prerequisite ("Previous philosophy course or permission") for PHIL 205 Moral Philosophy.

RELG 312Topics in Biblical Studies and Early Christianity
from Religion 111, 112, 215, 216 or 217
to Religion 201, 202, 215, 216 or 217

COURSE DESCRIPTION CHANGES

Current Description:
SOCI 235 Social Psychology  A study of the influence of people on each other’s behavior, including attitude change and social interaction. 

New Description:
SOCI 235 Social Psychology  An examination of social interaction and the social factors that influence behavior, attitudes and self-concept.  Topics include how the self develops, socialization processes, social roles, stigma, and social inequality.

SOCI 252 Data Analysis  An examination of the basic skills involved in the descriptive and inferential analysis of social research data, including and introduction to analysis using computer software. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITE CHANGE 

Change the description of PHYS 405, 406, 407 and add permission as a prerequisite to clarify expectations.

Current Description:  Advanced physics majors work under the guidance of the department faculty.

New Description:   A research project in physics that results in the production of a scholarly paper and an oral presentation.  May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department

NUMBER AND PREREQUISITE CHANGES

Current:                 HHP 206 Skill Analysis: Fundamentals of Dance
                                    Prerequisite: Permission                              
New:                        HHP 206Fundamentals of Rhythms and Dance  
                                   Prerequisite: NONE

Current:                  HHP 215 Behavioral Perspectives in Sport
                                   Prerequisite: NONE
New:                        HHP 315 Behavioral Perspectives in Sport
                                   Prerequisite: HHP 221 or permission      

NAME, NUMBER, AND DESCRIPTION CHANGES

from:     RELG 111 Hebrew Scriptures  An historical and critical study of the Pentateuch, Prophets, and Writings in the Hebrew Scriptures. Particular attention will be given to various ways of interpreting these texts.

to:           RELG 201 Israelite Patriarchs, Prophets, Princes, and Priests An historical and critical study of the religion, history, and literature of ancient Israel. Particular attention will be given to understanding the differences between historical and faith-based modes of interpreting scripture.

from:     RELG 112 New Testament   This course studies the early Christian communities: their literature, their history their social context, and especially the life choices made by members of those communities.

to:           RELG 202  New Testament Christianities   An historical and critical study of the earliest Christian communities and their literature. Particular attention will be given to understanding early Christians’ complicated relationship with Judaism and Greco-Roman society.

NAME AND DESCRIPTION CHANGES

from:     RELG 210 Development of Christianity   The development of Christianity from the first century A.D. through the 15th century A.D (Religion 210 and History 231 may not both be taken for credit.)

to:           RELG 210  Early Christian Conflicts and Community Life   A study of the development of Christianity from a Jewish sect in the late first century to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire in the fourth century.

from:     RELG 211 Religions of the Hellenistic World   An examination of the diversity of religions in the Greco-Roman world following the conquests of Alexander the Great. The course will examine individual, familial, and civic religious expression as well as the rise of the mystery religions and the new communities of Judaism, Christianity, and Gnosticism.

to:           RELG 211Hellenistic Cults, Magic, and Mystery Religions   An examination of the diversity of religions in the Greco-Roman world following the conquests of Alexander the Great. The course will examine individual, familial, and civic religious expression as well as the rise of the mystery religions and the new communities of Judaism, Christianity, and Gnosticism.

from:     RELG 216 Life and Teachings of Paul   The life and teachings of the Apostle Paul in the light of his writings and other sources with particular reference to his influence on the early church.

to:           RELG 216  Pauline Christianity  A study of the Apostle Paul’s teachings and the development of his churches through a critical examination of his writings. Particular attention will be given to exploring new scholarly methods of studying early Christianity.

NAME, NUMBER, DESCRIPTION, AND PRE-REQUISITE CHANGES

Current:  HHP 304 Fitness Leadership  This course is designed to prepare students for the role of fitness leader. Topics will include the management and operation of exercise facilities, physical fitness assessment, exercise prescription, nutrition assessment, and stress reduction. 
Prerequisite: HHP 221 and 223.

New:  HHP 306 Motor Behavior An examination of human motion using concepts from motor control, development and learning.  Considerations for study will include basic neurophysiology and mechanics, fundamental human movement skills and their adaptation to various stimuli, and principles of motion analysis. (1unit)
Prerequisite: BIOL 230 & HHP 200 or permission.

Current: HHP 402 Kinesiology The study of human motion as it relates to skill development. 
Prerequisite:  BIOL 230, HHP 201, 221, or permission.

New:  HHP 403 Exercise Physiology   An examination of the human physiological response to exercise and physical work.  Both acute and chronic adaptations are considered.  Standard laboratory techniques are introduced and used to examine physiological change under a variety of exercise conditions. (1 unit)
Prerequisite: BIOL 230 & 260 or permission.

Current:  HHP 410 Exercise Physiology   A study of the physiological responses to exercise including basic anatomical and physiological foundations, fundamentals of physical training, and special considerations in physical training. 
Prerequisite: BIOL 230, HHP 202, 221 or permission.

New:  HHP 411 Exercise Testing and Prescription   An advanced, in-depth examination of exercise testing and prescription as is established by ACSM and NSCA guidelines.  The course uses concepts from exercise physiology, motor behavior and health fitness and synthesizes them into a coherent framework for developing exercise training regiments for individuals of all ages and abilities, including both normal and diseased populations. (1 unit)
Prerequisite: HHP 207 & 403 or permission.

COURSE TITLE CHANGES

Change BUAD 258 Information Systems I to BUAD 258 Information Systems

Under History – change titles
RELG 210 The Development of Christianity                Early Christian Conflicts and Community Life
RELG 211 Religions of the Hellenistic World  Hellenistic Cults, Magic, and Mystery Religions

Add  the word Statistics: STAT 101: Introductory Statistics

COURSES DROPPED

PHIL 211             Philosophical Issues in the Sciences
BUAD 358            Information Systems II
HIST 222              Early Britain and Ireland
HIST 223              Britain and Ireland in the High Middle Ages
SOCI 239              Aging and Society

CROSS-LISTING ADDED

CJUS 326  Comparative Corrections will now be cross-listed with Sociology 326

CROSS-LISTING DROPPED

BUAD 244  Labor Relations will no longer be cross-listed as ECON 244.