Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Shepherd University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses by Subject


NOTE:  300- and 400-level courses are restricted to students who are sophomore-level and above.

 

General Science

  
  • GSCI 101 - Astronomy I

    (4 cr) An introductory survey course in astronomy covering aspects of observational astronomy and the solar system. Historical developments, discoveries, and advances also will be discussed, compared, and contrasted. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week.

    CORE CODES :   LS

  
  • GSCI 102 - Astronomy II

    (4 cr) This course will cover aspects of astronomy such as stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Recent discoveries with fundamental implications for modern astronomy also will be explored. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week.

    CORE CODES :   LS

  
  • GSCI 103 - General Physical Science

    (4 cr) A survey course designed to explore the major physical phenomena in the natural sciences, encompassing a study of motion, energy, electromagnetism, waves (light and sound), and atomic and nuclear physics. The course will meet in three one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory session.

    CORE CODES :   LS

  
  • GSCI 104 - General Physical Science

    (4 cr) A survey course in physical science encompassing astronomy, meteorology, and geology. The principles and applications presented are characteristic of introductory courses in those separate areas. Scientific approaches to problem-solving and the interdependency of the areas of science are emphasized. This course will meet in three one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory session.

    CORE CODES :   LS

  
  • GSCI 300 - History of Science

    (3 cr) A general survey of the progress of science from earliest times to the present. The main scientific discoveries and theories are considered in their historical perspective.
  
  • GSCI 301 - Physical Geology

    (4 cr) A combined course in physical and historical geology dealing with the composition, structure and history of planet Earth. Minerals, rocks, tectonic processes, and physical characteristics of the earth’s surface will be emphasized in the physical component. Evolution, fossils, and the changing conditions and organisms throughout geologic time constitute the historical component. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  
  • GSCI 302 - General Astronomy

    (4 cr) A descriptive course dealing with the physical nature of the planets and stars as seen through modern astronomy. The history of astronomical observation and development of modern principles along with properties of electromagnetic radiation and gravitation are included in the course. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  
  • GSCI 303 - Meteorology

    (4 cr) A course dealing with the composition and structure of the atmosphere, the energy which drives it, and the physical processes involved in weather phenomena. The gathering and analysis of pertinent data are emphasized. Weather forecasting and climatology are also considered. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  
  • GSCI 306 - Introduction to Oceanography and Laboratory

    (4 cr) A survey of oceanography at an introductory level, involving the properties of sea water and its movement; the chemistry, physics, and biology of the ocean; bathymetric features and submarine geology; and oceanographic instruments and methods of collecting data.  Prerequisites: ENVS 201  and ENVS 202  (including labs), or BIOL 208  and BIOL 209 .
  
  • GSCI 312 - Historical Geology

    (4 cr) A course dealing with the history of planet earth focusing on the interplay between platetectonics and life. Plate boundary positions throughout geologic time will be covered as will life on the planet over the last 3.7 billion years. Evolution, fossils, and the changing conditions and organisms throughout geologic time will be emphasized. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.
  
  • GSCI 320 - Special Studies in General Science

    (1-3 cr) The study of special topics in general science of special interest to students and faculty, including those topics which may be the subjects of selected television series or other media presentations.
  
  • GSCI 350 - Natural Science Interpretation

    (3 cr) A study of the general principles of science interpretation for the lay public. Individual preparation of programs in various formats, e.g., nature walk, fireside talk, museum presentation is expected. Extensive use is made of interpretive centers in the region.

General Science (Graduate)

  
  • GSCI 540 - Principles of Scientific Investigation

    (3 cr) This course addresses several themes related to the process of science. The main areas covered are the philosophical and historical background of science, the processes and abilities required to conduct scientific inquiry, the written and oral presentation of data, the use and evaluation of scientific literature, the safe and appropriate use of chemicals and organisms in research, scientific ethics, and the role that science and scientists play in society. While the universality of the scientific approach to problem solving will be stressed rather than specific disciplines, most examples will come from the biological and chemical sciences. Readings will be assigned from several textbooks and journal articles and students will prepare and present a research paper. The prerequisite is a bachelor’s degree with preparation in the sciences.
  
  • GSCI 541 - Historical Geology

    (3 cr) This course emphasizes all major components included in historical geology focusing on the study of earth’s evolution, which includes changes in the planet’s crust, surface, atmosphere, and life through time. Topics covered include the evolution and characterization of life throughout geologic time, plate tectonic theory and changing continental position through geologic time, origin of life, major extinctions and their causes, taxonomy and paleobiology of fossils, classification of sedimentary rocks, and lithologic facies analysis.
  
  • GSCI 542 - General Astronomy

    (3 cr) Fundamental principles and findings of the major branches of modern astronomy. Topics include comparative planetology, stellar formation and evolution, structure and evolution of galaxies, and physical and observational cosmology.
  
  • GSCI 543 - Environmental Chemistry

    (3 cr) Lecture topics in this course include stratospheric and tropospheric air chemistry and air pollution, the greenhouse effect and global warming, energy use and carbon dioxide emission, toxic organic and inorganic compounds, the chemistry of natural waters and water pollution, green chemistry, and waste management. In the laboratory volumetric and instrumental methods are used to measure environmentally important chemicals. The instrumental techniques include UV-VIS and IR spectroscopy, GC-MS, and HPLC.
  
  • GSCI 599 - Special Topics: General Science

    (1-4 cr) This course will examine in detail a specific subject or subject area in the discipline of general science.
  
  • GSCI 699 - Special Topics: General Science

    (1-4 cr) This course will examine in detail a specific subject or subject area in the discipline of general science.

General Studies Physical Education

  
  • GSPE 162 - Springboard Diving

    General Studies Physical Education Course for Elective Credit
  
  • GSPE 182 - Snow Skiing III

    General Studies Physical Education Course for Elective Credit
  
  • GSPE 210 - Fitness for Life

    (3 cr) Educated persons should know how to care for their bodies as well as their minds. Although most people would like to live longer, most would agree that the quality of one’s life is more important than longevity. The wellness approach emphasizes prevention of disease and disability, promotes optimal living in all dimensions of wellness, and provides a foundation for a productive and satisfying life. The activity and laboratory sessions included in this course allow for practical application of concepts and will, hopefully, establish the pattern for a lifetime of fitness and wellness as well as an appreciation of the fun and enjoyment of physical exercise.

      :  WE

Geography

  
  • GEOG 105 - World Cultural Geography

    (3 cr) A survey of human populations in their natural environments by the study of physical and cultural geographic components such as climate, landforms, culture, migration, settlement, economic activities, and global interconnectedness. Emphasis on geographic skills development through the use of maps, models, and satellite imagery.

     :   SO   GL

  
  • GEOG 201 - Physical Geography

    (3 cr) Focuses on the Earth’s place in the solar system; continental drift theory; global energy-flow patterns; the causes and characteristics of climate, including atmospheric pressure, air and water circulation, air masses, and storms; landforms; biogeography; and climatic-biotic soil-forming processes.
  
  • GEOG 202 - World Regions

    (3 cr) In-depth analysis of world regions including physical and cultural geographic elements, human-land relationships, economic patterns, transportation and communication, urban systems, political patterns, and contemporary issues. Emphasis on geographic skills development through the use of maps, data, and comparative case studies.

     :   SO   GL

  
  • GEOG 301 - World Economic Geography

    (3 cr) Involves the systems of livelihood of the industrial nations and of the Third World peasant economics. Forsaking the traditional commodities approach, this course employs the life-systems method. The geographical aspects of world food and population dynamics and of economic systems are investigated.
  
  • GEOG 400 - Geography of Latin America

    (3 cr) Focuses upon pre-colonial Latin America, the colonial impact, and modern Latin America, with its multitude of cultures, environments, and civilizations. The geographical context of current social, economic, and ecological problems will be viewed.
  
  • GEOG 401 - Geography of Europe

    (3 cr) Will explore the continent of Europe and its people, with emphasis upon the rich ethnic diversity of European people and their environment. The effect of environmental changes since the Pleistocene Age upon human patterns of livelihood is examined. Folk ethnographies and informal reports will familiarize students with local regions and with topics of individual interest.
  
  • GEOG 402 - Geography of U.S. and Canada

    (3 cr) A conventional approach to the study of the cultural and physiographic provinces of Canada and the United States. Special topics involved will include agglomeration, development of megalopolis, and matters of interregional circulation and interaction.
  
  • GEOG 403 - Geography of the Former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

    (3 cr) A study of the diverse Russian people and their state-planned economy within a geographical context. Concentration will be upon the economic planning regions, agriculture, industry, and transportation development.
  
  • GEOG 407 - Geography of Asia

    (3 cr) A survey of Asia, excluding the Soviet Union, the East and South Asian cultures, and the Arab states. The physical environment, cultures, and nations’ problems and potential are given balanced emphasis.
  
  • GEOG 408 - Geography of Africa

    (3 cr) A survey of the more than 40 nations of Africa, their environment, cultures, problems, and prospects.

German

  
  • GERM 101 - Elementary German I

    (3 cr) The study of fundamentals of the German language, with emphasis on pattern exercises, questions and answers, reading and discussion of stories and German dialogue; also pronunciation during classes and listening during required laboratory hours to CDs, videos, and tapes in German.  Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities.
  
  • GERM 102 - Elementary German II

    (3 cr) A continuation of GERM 101 . Discussion and conversation in German, also extensive study of regular and irregular verbs, idioms, and readings in German prose and poetry.  Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities. Prerequisites: GERM 101 .
  
  • GERM 203 - Intermediate German I

    (3 cr) A concentration of German grammar, verbs, and idioms, stressing pattern exercises in German, conversation, reading, and discussion of German literature, culture, and history. Prerequisites: GERM 101  and GERM 102 .

     :   HM   GL

  
  • GERM 204 - Intermediate German II

    (3 cr) A continuation of GERM 203. Grammar review and study of literature, supplemented with translations, reading, and conversation in German. Prerequisites: GERM 101 , GERM 102 , and GERM 203 .

     :   HM   GL

  
  • GERM 301 - Advanced Conversation and Composition I

    (3cr) A course designed to help students sharpen their oral and writing skills through the use of guided conversation and exposition. Topics for discussion include the family and cultural differences. Prerequisites: GERM 204  or permission of instructor.
  
  • GERM 367 - German Film Studies

    (3cr) An in-depth critical study of selected films. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor, but can cover any aspect of German cinema, i.e., films of any time period, any genre, or any German-speaking country. The language of instruction is German. Prerequisites: GERM 301  or permission of instructor.
  
  • GERM 410 - Practicum in German

    (3cr) A course designed to allow university credit for practical work experience in the US or abroad. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: GERM 301  or permission of instructor.
  
  • GERM 411 - Study Abroad

    (3cr) Shepherd University will offer a series of study abroad opportunities in German-speaking countries. In order to get credit for this course, students must complete activities prior to departure, while in country, and after returning from study abroad. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.
  
  • GERM 419 - Independent Study in German

    (1-6cr) An independent plan of study determined by the instructor and the student, with syllabus approved by the department. See detailed requirements for Independent Study in Section V, Academic Information. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.

Global Studies

  
  • GLBL 200 - Introduction to Global Studies

    (3cr) This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary analyses of contemporary global issues and problems, such as social and economic inequalities, war, terrorism, globalization, and sustainability. The analyses will include historical, cultural, geographical, ecological, economic, political, and other perspectives. Students will be familiarized with major international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank. The course may include field trips and guest speakers.
  
  • GLBL 350 - International Experience

    (3cr) After approval by the Global Studies Director each student will participate in an international experience appropriate to his or her background and concentration within the major. The experience shall involve significant cultural immersion, such as study abroad, internship, or service learning project. Specific course requirements will be outlined in the course syllabus, e.g., a research paper, field notes, reflective paper or journal. It is recommended that students complete GLBL 200  before enrolling in this course.  Permission of Global Studies Director required. Course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
  
  • GLBL 450 - Capstone in Global Studies

    (3cr) As the culmination of the Global Studies major, each student will develop and complete a project. The project will integrate and apply the theoretical, methodological, and intellectual underpinnings of global studies, as well as develop students’ research, writing, and presentation skills. It is recommended that students complete a minimum of 30 credits in the major, including the International Experience, before enrolling in this course.  Permission of Global Studies Director required.

    CORE CODES :   WM   CP


Graphic Design

  
  • GRDS 200 - Design Process and Form

    (3 cr) This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the design field including principles, process, and practice. Students will work both by hand and digitally to complete projects and exercises that encourage the exploration of different design applications. Throughout the course, the student will sharpen problem-solving skills, develop technical skills using professional design software, understand the design process, and learn craft-making techniques.  Previously titled Introduction to Graphic Design.
  
  • GRDS 250 - Design for Digital Media

    (3 cr) Course will explore both vector- and raster-based software. This intermediate course builds upon skills taught in GRDS 200 Design Process and Form .  Students will continue to work digitally–focusing on drawing tools, design applications, and visual and information hierarchy.  Students will learn how to successfully prepare their files for both print and web applications. Technical proficiency, aesthetic judgment, and craft are emphasized.  Previously offered as GRDS 320-Digital Studio I. Prerequisites: GRDS 200 .
  
  • GRDS 310 - Typography I

    (3 cr) This course introduces students to the history and technology of one of the most integral components of visual communication–letterforms. Topics covered include typographic vocabulary, terminology, classification, measurement, syntax, communication and legibility. The expressive potential of letterforms and words are explored, as well as the relationship between type and image. Students develop an appreciation of the subleties of typographic form through projects that incorporate both traditional and digital methods and techniques. The importance of ideation, process, layout, structure and craft are emphasized.  Previously numbered GRDS 300. Prerequisites: GRDS 250. Corequisite: GRDS 312.
  
  • GRDS 312 - Design Applications I

    (3 cr) This course introduces students to the communication challenges of a client-driven profession through projects that demand conceptual thinking and visual problem-solving skills, and which require strict adherence to specifications, deadlines and presentation standards. Topics covered include interdependency of form and content; information hierarchy and visual unity; and economic, social, and cultural impact of design. The importance of research, ideation, process, documentation and craft are stressed.  Previously offered as GRDS 340-Intermediate Graphic Design. Prerequisites: GRDS 250 . Corequisite: GRDS 310 .
  
  • GRDS 400 - Special Topics in Graphic Design

    (3 cr) This course provides the student an opportunity to explore in-depth a specialization in the graphic design industry. Topics may include identity design and guidelines, branding and packaging design, publication design, environmental design, information architecture and systems design, and signage and wayfinding design. Other topics address critical thinking in graphic design and may include such issues as design and social responsibility, design for democracy, and design for global audiences, among others. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: 15 credits in graphic design.
  
  • GRDS 410 - Typography II

    (3 cr) This course expands on the fundamentals of typography and challenges the student to organize and produce complex typographic designs and layouts. Students learn to analyze, edit, and organize information and to create dynamic, clear communication for business, literary, and instructional purposes. Legibility, readability, hierarchy, structure, pacing, and sequencing are covered. Students are encouraged to consider content, interpretation, audience, and appropriateness when approaching assignments. Prerequisites: ART 208  with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: GRDS 412 .
  
  • GRDS 412 - Design Applications II

    (3 cr) Course focuses on designing whole campaigns from print to web to interactivity. Projects will demand conceptual and visual thinking in order to best communicate the client-driven problem. In this course, students will integrate type and image to produce single- and multiple-page documents, design interfaces, and animations. Grid structure, visual unity and information hierarchy are explored as students apply the design across various applications. Technical considerations in the design and production process are presented such as working with image files and preparing documents for successful output.  Previously offered as GRDS 360-Digital Studio II. Prerequisites: ART 208  with a C or higher. Corequisite: GRDS 410 .
  
  • GRDS 422 - Art Direction

    (3 cr) This course provides students with the opportunity to bring together design and illustration in the context of graphic design. Assignments will focus on image-making for communication. Strong concepts and the development of a personal visual approach or style will be the main focus in this course. This course will continue to emphasize the importance of craft and problem-solving skills associated with producing visual images for a client. Prerequisites: GRDS 410 .
  
  • GRDS 430 - Advanced Design

    (3 cr) Advanced Design offers students an overview of the many specializations in the diverse field of graphic design. Projects demand extensive research, analysis, and creative conceptualization. Students are expected to generate sophisticated design solutions that reflect a high level of expertise and achievement. Critical thinking in graphic design is stressed with readings and discussions on contemporary issues in the profession, both domestic and international. Prerequisites: GRDS 412 .
  
  • GRDS 432 - Design Practicum

    (3 cr) This course provides real world experience in the graphic design field. Students will be involved in a full design experience including client interaction, project management, design, presentation, and production. This course may require students to collaborate with clients or work with other design students to complete a project. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: ART 208 .
  
  • GRDS 442 - Web Site Design

    (3 cr) This course is designed to educate students in Web and interface design for on-screen experiences. Students will learn the latest software, gain fluency in WYSIWYG programming, and be introduced to Web accessibility guidelines. The class will review current visual communication practices on the Web, consider the basic concepts of information architecture, develop core technical and design competencies, and focus on developing a user-centered Web site. The class encourages a critical examination of net culture and challenges students to expand the creative potentials of the medium. Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: ART 208  with a C or higher.
  
  • GRDS 452 - Interactive Design

    (3 cr) This course is designed to educate students in interactive design for on-screen experiences. Students will learn the latest software techniques and be introduced to concepts of interactivity. Investigation will include the integration of concept, story, event, and content. This course will focus on the principles of user experience in relation to content and meaning. Students will explore the changing roles of designers in the environment of the World Wide Web, learning processes, and languages to create dynamic interactive experiences. Students will learn to analyze conventional and unconventional network experiences, to identify principles in action, and to develop strategies for interactive design. A foundation in HTML and CSS is required for this course.  Previously numbered GRDS 440. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: GRDS 442 .
  
  • GRDS 460 - Internship in Graphic Design

    (3-6 cr) Internships offer students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of the field by working in a professional design setting. Client-oriented projects expose the student to multiple aspects of the professional design process: client meetings, cost estimates, presentation, design, and production. 120 hours of documented work (about 8 hours a week per semester) is required to complete this course. Summer internships are strongly encouraged. Prerequisites: ART 208  with a grade of C or higher, and a minimum 2.50 GPA.

Health Education

  
  • HLTH 100 - Exercise Leadership

    (3cr) A practical introduction to the skills necessary for students preparing to enter a career in health and fitness.  Students will learn how to supervise exercise programs, teach exercise techniques, prepare and administer group exercise classes, promote healthy lifestyle changes, and motivate participants.
  
  • HLTH 101 - First-Year Experience in Health and Exercise

    (1cr) This course is intended to integrate students into the life and culture of Shepherd University while also preparing them for academic success in health promotion and exercise science. This course will introduce essential skills for successful study, communication, and research in the health sciences and allied health professions.

     

    CORE CODES :  FY

  
  • HLTH 103 - Personal Health

    (3 cr) A study of modern health problems and their solutions. Mental health and stress, drug use and abuse, fitness and nutrition, human sexuality, cancer, cardiovascular disease, environmental health, and the aging process will be discussed.
  
  • HLTH 110 - Wellness in the Workplace

    (3 cr) This introductory course examines the effects of Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) programs, including chemical dependency, exercise, heart disease, stress management, smoking cessation, nutrition and cancer screening on absenteeism, worker productivity and peak performance, worker satisfaction and morale, worker injury and illness, and employer costs.
  
  • HLTH 200 - Health and Wellness

    (3 cr) Examination of activities that help individuals recognize components of lifestyles detrimental to good health, and development of principles and programs to improve quality of life.
  
  • HLTH 203 - Contemporary Health I

    (3 cr) In-depth study of health and health-related issues in contemporary society with attention to mental, physiological, epidemiological, and socio-cultural implications. This course is required for physical education majors seeking a teaching endorsement in health, 5-adult. Prerequisites: GSPE 210 .
  
  • HLTH 204 - Contemporary Health II

    (3cr) This course will provide an in-depth study of health and health-related issues in contemporary society with attention to mental, physiological, epidemiological and socio-cultural implications.  This course is required for Physical Education majors seeking a Teaching endorsement in Health, 5-Adult. Prerequisites: HLTH 203 .
  
  • HLTH 225 - First Aid/CPR

    (3 cr) Provides training to enable laypersons to respond appropriately to emergency situations and teaches skills needed to manage emergency situations until professional personnel arrive. Students will learn to recognize emergencies, make first aid decisions, and provide care with little or no first aid supplies or equipment.
  
  • HLTH 235 - Stress Management

    (3 cr) In-depth study of stress. It includes neuro-hormonal mechanisms of stress, physiology of stress, and stress management techniques. This course will address the impact of stress on the human body and psyche, as well as its influence on health and disease. Traditional and non-traditional stress management techniques will be discussed. This course will explore the physiology of stress, the effects of stress on the mind and body and methods to cope with everyday stressors. This course will also investigate many of the specialized areas of stress including post-traumatic stress syndrome and stresses of special groups such as the elderly, women, children, and ethnic groups. Prerequisites: GSPE 210 .
  
  • HLTH 300 - Substance Use and Abuse

    (3 cr) This course analyzes the psychological, sociological, and pharmacological aspects of drug use, misuse, and abuse.
  
  • HLTH 301 - Health and Safety in the Elementary School

    (3 cr) Prepares elementary education majors to teach health and safety in an elementary school. Students will study the teacher’s role, nature of children in grades K-6, planning and demonstration of teaching methods.
  
  • HLTH 310 - Health and Physical Education for Elementary Educators

    (3 cr) This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of elementary educators to provide instruction in health and physical education. The course will focus on instruction of fundamental movement patterns, skill development for games and activities, promotion of lifetime enjoyment of physical activity, health promotion and disease prevention, health literacy, the influence of culture and media, communication skills, and goal setting and decision making. The course includes an elementary school practicum and will provide opportunities to plan and demonstrate various instructional techniques, integrate health and physical education across the curriculum, and demonstrate alternative methods of content delivery. Students will develop technology skills to deliver health education and physical education instruction and reinforce classroom experience and learning.  Previously offered as 4 credits.

     

  
  • HLTH 320 - Human Sexuality

    (3 cr) An in-depth study of sexuality across the lifespan with attention to psychological, physiological, ethical, and socio-cultural implications. This course is required for physical education majors seeking a teaching endorsement in Health, K-Adult. Prerequisites: HLTH 103  or HLTH 204 .
  
  • HLTH 350 - Research in Health and Exercise

    (3 cr) This course will present the fundamentals of research design, methods, and ethics for the health and exercise sciences with emphasis on the application of scientific principles to problem solving and inquiry.  Topics of discussion will include classic and current research themes as well as a basic introduction to scientific writing and research publication.

    CORE CODES :  WM

  
  • HLTH 360 - Health in the Schools

    (3 cr) This course will introduce health and physical education students to the Comprehensive School Health concept and model.  This course will also discuss risk behaviors of school students, the coordinated school/community health program, health resources, health curriculum in schools, and health education instructional strategies and technologies. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisites: GSPE 210 , HLTH 103 , or HLTH 204 .
  
  • HLTH 370 - Community Health Education

    (3 cr) An overview of institutional health agencies and organizations, both official and nonofficial, at local, state, and national levels. Exploration of both purpose and function of agencies and institutions for promoting, maintaining, and meeting the health needs of community members. Emphasis on health care, environmental concerns, health legislation, and health insurance. Consumer health choices, advertising, and watchdog agencies will be discussed. Prerequisites: HLTH 103  or HLTH 204 .
  
  • HLTH 390 - Exercise Prescription

    (3 cr) Provides basic skills and knowledge necessary in assessment of an individual’s health status and teaches students to prescribe fitness programs for lifestyle enhancement. Prerequisites: HLTH 225 .
  
  • HLTH 391 - Worksite Health Promotion

    (3 cr) This course will concentrate on the identification, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of worksite health promotion. Students will have the opportunity to develop a worksite health promotion (wellness) program. Prerequisites: HLTH 204 .
  
  • HLTH 400 - Exercise for Special Populations

    (3cr) An introduction to the basic skills and knowledge required to safely prescribe and administer health and fitness programs in special populations.  Examples of populations covered include those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as pregnant women, youth, and the elderly. Prerequisites: HLTH 390 
  
  • HLTH 420 - Issues in Drug Addiction

    (3 cr) This course is designed to increase knowledge of substance abuse issues. It should be of special interest to law enforcement personnel, probation officers, teachers, counselors working in this field, and University students.
  
  • HLTH 432 - Special Methods of Teaching Health Education in the Elementary and Secondary Schools

    (3 cr) Designed to develop effective and current instructional strategies for elementary and secondary health education teachers. This course must be taken prior to student teaching.  Previously offered as EDUC 432. Prerequisites: Minimum of 20 credits from courses required in teaching field.  Admission to Teacher Education program. Corequisite: EDUC 370  or EDUC 443 .
  
  • HLTH 450 - Health and Exercise Internship

    (9cr) The internship provides supervised career-related experience in a relevant area of health and/or exercise. The student must complete a minimum of 400 contact hours in a setting that utilizes the skills and knowledge required in the health and exercise professions. Prerequisites: All courses with in the major completed, and permission of instructor.

    CORE CODES :   CP

  
  • HLTH 468 - Principles of Sports Nutrition

    (3 cr) Basic scientific principles as they apply to sports nutrition to maintain health and human performance will be reviewed. Concentration will be on the nutrient requirement of the athlete through the training, competitive, and rehabilitative phases. Biochemical functions and interrelationships of nutrients are examined. Current nutritional trends are evaluated. Special application is made for the age, gender, and type of training of the athlete. Prerequisites: GSPE 210 , HLTH 300 , or permission of the instructor.

Health Education (Graduate)

  
  • HLTH 599 - Special Topics: Health

    (1-4 cr) This course will examine in detail a specific subject or subject area in the discipline of health.

Historic Preservation/Public History

  
  • HPPH 315 - Introduction to Archives

    (3cr) This course will familiarize students with the history and definitions of archives; the fundamental principles and methods of the archival profession; and the vital roles archives play in society. The course will examine what is involved in establishing and administering an archive, as well as look at some of the current debates in the archival field. Finally, it will allow students to gain experience with various aspects of archiving, such as appraisal, processing, and creating finding aids.
  
  • HPPH 321 - American Decorative Arts

    (3cr) The course will focus on the theoretical and historical foundations of understanding changes in material culture. Special focus will be on changes in the design, lighting, furnishing, and uses of historic house interiors.
  
  • HPPH 325 - Oral History

    (3cr) This course provides an introduction to the theory and methodology of oral history interviewing and ethnography. Students will learn the process of working with informants, recordation of oral  history, transcription of interviews, and analysis of documentary material.
  
  • HPPH 328 - Battlefield Preservation

    (3cr) This course surveys the development of battlefield preservation in the United States from the formation of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association in 1864 to recent efforts to expand the definition of threatened battlefields by the American Battlefield Protection program of the National Park Service. Sites from the French and Indian War to World War II will be featured with special focus on Civil War Battlefield Preservation efforts since the Civil War centennial.
  
  • HPPH 330 - Living History Interpretation

    (3cr) This course addresses the theory and practice of  living history, including researching and creating characters and their place in the historical environment, the creation and development of costumes, basic principles of acting, the history of living history and reenactment, the presentation of characters in regional, local, and state historical context, and the implications of gender race, ethnicity, and religion for living history interpretation.
  
  • HPPH 335 - New Media and Digital History

    (3 cr) This course examines the impact of new media and technology on the field of history. We discuss the theoretical implications of new media for historical research and writing, and explore how technology changes the way history is taught and presented to public audiences. Topics include the digitization of primary sources, benefits and drawbacks of historical information available via the internet, and digital tools used by historians. Students will gain practical experience in the construction and use of digital resources.
  
  • HPPH 371 - Documentation of Historic Properties

    (3cr) Students will learn the methodology for locating, researching, and field recording historic cultural resources. The course will cover photographing, describing, and assessing sites, buildings, and structures and then researching their history as well as mapping and producing site plans, floor plans, and elevations.  GIS systems will be introduced.
  
  • HPPH 372 - Preservation Technology

    (3cr) Students will learn the history of architectural technology as applied to the construction of old building structures. The course focuses on historic buildings and structures, materials and fabric used in the past, as well as approved modern replacement components and compatability with historic materials.
  
  • HPPH 450 - Internship

    (3 cr) A 400-hour internship with students placed within an historic preservation or other public history organization in which students can apply what they learned during the degree program to real-world circumstances. Although flexible arrangements can be formulated for placement, it is preferable that the experience be completed during the summer or a semester after completion of the junior year. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, and a C or better in HIST 250 .

Historic Preservation/Public History (Graduate)

  
  • HPPH 525 - Oral History

    (3) This course provides an introduction to the theory and methodology of oral history interviewing and ethnography. Students will learn the process of working with informants, recordation of oral history, transcription of interviews, and research and analysis of documentary materials.

History

  
  • HIST 100 - History of Civilization: Asian Traditions

    (3 cr) The course covers the histories of East, Southeast, and South Asia from the inception of civilizations to approximately 1700 AD. It focuses on both political and cultural development within these regions.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

     

  
  • HIST 101 - History of Civilization: Ancient Worlds

    (3 cr) A survey of ancient world civilizations. Emphasis is placed on basic similarities and differences in government, religion, economics, society, culture, and intellectual development. Previously titled History of Civilization: the Ancient and Medieval Worlds.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

     

  
  • HIST 102 - History of Civilization: Change and Global Connections in the Early Modern World

    (3 cr) A survey of civilization between roughly 1200 and 1800. Topics may include the Mongol conquests, the rise of West African kingdoms, the expansion of Islam, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of the modern state, the European Age of Exploration, the conquest of the Americas, the slave trade, the scientific revolution, and the French Enlightenment.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 103 - History of Civilization: the Modern World

    (3 cr) A survey of the French Revolution and its aftermath, of liberalism, nationalism, industrialization, materialism, and imperialism. The student will investigate 20th-century wars, international organizations, and global interactions in the post-colonial world.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 110 - The Western Tradition to 1400

    (3 cr) This course surveys the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa from its origins to the close of the Middle Ages.  It explores the development of government, the role of religion in society and culture, the emergence of secularism in Greece and Rome, the birth of scientific inquiry, the rise of Christianity and Islam, and relations among the peoples of the ancient and medieval world.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 120 - Medieval World Civilizations

    (3cr) This course in intended to introduce students to world civilizations in the medieval period, from approximately 400-1400 CE. We will focus on the major world civilizations of the era, and examine the political, social, economic, religious and cultural contributions of each. The aim will be to illustrate to students the emergence of global trends and connections in the era which influences the development of modern society. This highly diverse period of human development and interaction provides an excellent survey of the various models of political organization as well as religious, philosophical and social constructs that have contributed to the evolution of the modern world. 

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 124 - The Atlantic World, 1450-1850

    (3 cr) This course surveys the Atlantic World from the beginnings of the European exploration and imperialism in the mid-1400s through the revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries that liberated nearly all of the western hemispher from imperial domination. It focuses on how four continents (Europe, Africa, and the Americas) engaged with one another in new ways that shaped the lives of millions of people.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 128 - The Age of Revolution, 1750-1950

    (3 cr) This course surveys world political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history from the Enlightenment to the beginning of the Cold War. It places special emphasis on the history of ideas and their political application, the social and economic changes spawned by the Industrial Revolution, the development of modern culture, the changing face of government, and the history of international relations.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 130 - World History in the 20th Century

    (3cr) This course surveys the social, cultural, political and economic history of the world during the twentieth century. It examines Western imperialism and how it shaped global cultures, economies, and conflicts, and also its demise brought on by the independence movements of colonized peoples. We will explore the competing ideologies that fueled events during the twentieth century, including capitalism, socialism, fascism, totalitarianism, feminism, and democracy.

    Fulfills Core Curriculum Tier One History requirement.

  
  • HIST 150 - First-Year Experience “Reel” History

    (1cr) In this course students will be introduced to the study of various historical eras and regions through the medium of film and will be asked to examine the relationship between film and history. Film provides a valuable means of representing, reconstructing, and interpreting the past and evaluation of the medium encourages critical thinking and information literacy. Team-taught by all members of the History department faculty, this course introduces history majors to their field of study as well as to their faculty and advisors. Attention will be given to orienting students to campus life in general.

    CORE CODES :   FY

 

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