2020-2021 University Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • SEL 344 - Literature for Young Adults (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to literature targeted toward middle and high school readers. Includes poetry and short fiction; emphasizes novel-length fiction from Catcher in the Rye to contemporary fantasy. Includes teaching strategies, principles of selection, and special concerns of those writing adolescent literature. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SEL 356 - Career Capstone (English)

    1 Credit(s)

    Senior level workshop focusing on finding employment in an English-related field. Students apply for jobs, fill out graduate school applications, and/or submit to appropriate publications, enacting the career plans made in previous years. Troubleshooting of job-hunting or internship challenges; professional conduct in person and online. Each student creates an updated resume, a schedule for job-hunting, and an online career portfolio. Advice on development of summary English project. Prerequisite:  SEL 256 . Spring semester.

  
  • SEL 410 - Independent Study (English)

    0 Credit(s)

    Topic or project must be initiated by the student and accepted by the instructor before registration. Students interested in similar or related topics may arrange to meet with one faculty member. Open to juniors and seniors.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SEL 420 - Field Work (English)

    0 Credit(s)

    Supervised involvement in a Writing Popular Fiction residency or other experiential work in the field of English.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SEL 425 - MFA Residency Field Work (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students will participate in Seton Hill’s MFA’s January residency, participating in graduate program modules and learning more about graduate school.  Undergraduates will also work one-on-one and in class activities with Seton Hill’s visiting professor, who is always a high-profile novelist.  Students must be able to attend six full days of residency on campus in January.  Should be taken only as a junior or senior.  Prerequisite:  SEL 155 . Spring semester. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SEL 430 - Internship (English)

    0 Credit(s)

    Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SEL 490 - Grammar/Style Essentials Fiction Wr (English)

    1 Credit(s)

    An overview of grammatical issues with which fiction writers of all skill levels struggle. Graduate students only, or permission of the Writing Popular Fiction program director for undergraduate students. Fall and spring semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 600 - Readings in the Genre (English)

    2 Credit(s)

    Readings vary between classical, contemporary, and historical/critical works in a specific chosen genre: science fiction and fantasy, horror and dark fantasy, romance, mystery, or young adult literature. Spring and Fall semesters. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 605 - International MA/MFA Induction Res (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Introductory residency for students enrolled in the International MA and MFA in Writing Popular Fiction, followed by online bridging activities leading up to the student’s arrival in Edinburgh. Residency activities will include bespoke induction sessions with faculty from Seton Hill’s and Edinburgh Napier’s programs, intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction, while online bridging activities will help the student-transition to their study away at Edinburgh Napier University. Summer. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 610 - Writers’ Residency 1 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction. Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 615 - Term Writing Project 1 (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing projects with a faculty mentor, culminating in a publishable, book-length manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 610 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 620 - Writers’ Residency 2 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction.  Prerequisite:  SEL 610 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 625 - Term Writing Project 2 (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing projects with a faculty mentor, culminating in a publishable, book-length manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 615 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 630 - Writers’ Residency 3 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction.  Prerequisite: SEL 620 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 635 - Term Writing Project 3 (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing projects with a faculty mentor, culminating in a market-ready, book-length manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 625 . Spring and Fall semesters. Fee. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 640 - Writers’ Residency 4 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction.  Prerequisite:  SEL 630 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 641 - Teaching Pop Fiction and Writing (English)

    2 Credit(s)

    Preparation for the student teaching module in their fifth residency and general instruction on writing pedagogy and the kinds of teaching situations students might encounter as professional writers: workshops, lectures, modules, online courses.  Prerequisites:  3 sections of SEL 600 , and SEL 640 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 645 - Term Writing Project 4 (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing projects with a faculty mentor, culminating in a publishable, book-length manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 635 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 650 - Writers’ Residency 5 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction.  Prerequisite:  SEL 640 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 651 - Writing About Popular Fiction (English)

    2 Credit(s)

    Emphasis on the writer’s platform, online marketing and self-publicizing, websites, and podcasts; academic and non-fiction publications; writing of the introduction to the thesis presentation. Theoretical issues in the study of popular fiction and culture. Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 655 - Term Writing Project 5 (English)

    5 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing projects with a faculty mentor, culminating in a publishable, book-length manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 645 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 660 - Writers’ Residency Elective (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive residency for students who wish to take residencies beyond those required. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 665 - Independent Writing Project (English)

    0 Credit(s)

    Independent writing project with faculty mentor for students who need additional support for writing prior to completion of program.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 690 - Writers’ Residency 6 (English)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive writing workshops, lectures, and interactive modules on the craft of writing popular fiction.  Prerequisite: SEL 650 . Spring and Fall semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 710 - Fiction Writing Elective (English)

    0 Credit(s)

    Individualized writing project or intensive workshop in consultation with faculty.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SEL 930 - Capstone Writing Project (English)

    1.5 Credit(s)

    Summation, presentation, and evaluation of term writing projects, completed during the final residency. Students teach one hour in a morning session, and present a public reading from their manuscript.  Prerequisite:  SEL 655 . Spring and Fall semesters. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.


Exercise Science

  
  • SER 110 - Introduction to Exercise Science (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to all facets of the exercise science discipline by exploring concepts, ethics, certification, licensure, employment opportunities, and sub-disciplines. Fall semester.

  
  • SER 120 - Emergency Preparation (Exercise Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    Students acquire skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED, and first aid necessary to treat emergency situations. Individuals who meet required standards receive certification in each respective skill for two years. Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SER 200 - Exercise Leadership (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students learn how to lead exercises for individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Design, populations, and outcomes of mainstream fitness programs are evaluated. Fall semester.

  
  • SER 205 - Physiology of Sport and Exercise (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on the physiological bases of exercise with emphasis on the responses and adaptations of the human body to a variety of exercise stimuli. Laboratory included.  Pre/Corequisite: SHL 214  and SHL 215  with a C- or better.  Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 220 - Strength TrainingTheory/Prog Design (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Emphasizes strength training techniques and designing programs for individual workout sessions and periodization. Prepares students for an appropriate National Commission for Certifying Agencies credentialed certification. Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 310 - Testing & Exercise Prescription (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides theoretical and practical information about exercise testing procedures and evaluation for a variety of common tests and exercise prescription through interpretation of testing results.  Prerequisite:  SER 205 .  Corequisite:  SER 311 . Spring semester. Writing Intensive course.

  
  • SER 311 - Testing & Exercise Prescription Lab (Exercise Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    Laboratory course that provides hands-on experience with procedures, equipment, and material discussed in SER 310 .  Prerequisite: SER 205  with a C- or better.  Corequisite: SER 310 . Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 320 - Biomechanics (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on function of the human body and the mechanical principles effecting its movement. In-depth exploration of how movement occurs in anatomical planes, axes, and functional movements.  Prerequisite:  SHL 214 , SHL 215 , SPH 106 , and SPH 107  with a C- or better.  Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 350 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines cardiopulmonary exercise physiology, the pathophysiology of selected cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, electrocardiography, and clinical graded exercise testing. The influences of age, sex, culture, and ethnicity on risk factors for, prevalence of, and outcomes associated with selected cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are emphasized.  Prerequisite:  SER 205   with a C- or better. Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 390 - Evidence-Based Practice (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to teach the components of evidence-based practice. Students learn how to search for, read, evaluate, and summarize exercise science research and review articles. Research methods are also discussed.  Prerequisite:  SSS 250 . Fall semester.

  
  • SER 400 - Special Populations (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Discusses in-depth changes that occur due to acute and chronic exercise and the impact of aging on these processes. Various chronic medical conditions are examined regarding the physiological differences of these ailments as they relate to exercise.  Prerequisite:  SER 350  with a C- or better.  Fall semester.

  
  • SER 405 - Special Topics in Exercise Science (Exercise Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    In-depth study of a specific topic in exercise science.  Prerequisite:  SER 320   and SER 350  or permission of instructor. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SER 410 - Independent Study (Exercise Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    Taught by arrangement with professor. Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SER 420 - Field Work (Exercise Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    Practical experience in a fitness, wellness, or other area of applied exercise science. The work must be supervised and evaluated, and a paper submitted.  Permission must be obtained in advance from a faculty member. Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SER 425 - Prevent & Treat Exercise Injuries (Exercise Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    Discusses the injury and healing process of common injuries associated with exercise and athletic participation. Treatment and management of a variety of conditions and their effect on exercise in healthy and special needs populations are discussed.  Prerequisite:  SER 350 . Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SER 427 - Exercise Science Senior Synthesis (Exercise Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    During this capstone course students articulate the integration of the University Learning Objectives with those of the exercise science major. Students prepare for an off-campus internship and review skills and techniques needed to register for an appropriate National Commission for Certifying Agencies credentialed certification.  Prerequisites:  SER 310  and SER 311  with a C- or better. Fall semester.

  
  • SER 430 - Exercise Science Internship (Exercise Science)

    12 Credit(s)

    An off-campus, hands-on experience arranged by the student with the assistance of the faculty. Activities involve the student in direct work responsibilities under the supervision of a qualified individual. An affiliation agreement must be in place before the internship begins.  Permission required.  All coursework for the major must be completed prior to starting the internship experience. Special circumstances may be considered by the instructor to allow a student to begin the internship before all courses have been completed. Internship applications must be submitted to the instructor the semester prior to registering for the internship experience. Students must have earned a 2.50 GPA overall and in the major with no major classes having a grade below a C-.  The student must complete 480 hours in an appropriate exercise science setting. Fall, spring, and summer.


English as 2nd Language

  
  • SES 035 - Intensive English Review (English as 2nd Language)

    3 Credit(s)

    Integrative reading, writing, and speaking assignments on intercultural experiences. Summer.

  
  • SES 096 - Intermed English as Second Language (English as 2nd Language)

    3 Credit(s)

    Practice and review in the four language skills (reading,writing, listening, speaking).  Prerequisite: Placement exam. Fall semester.

  
  • SES 097 - Advanced English as Second Language (English as 2nd Language)

    3 Credit(s)

    A continuation of SES 096  with an emphasis on more sophisticated writing structures and longer academic readings.  Prerequisite:  SES 096   or placement exam. Spring semester.

  
  • SES 098 - ESL Tutorial in Writing (English as 2nd Language)

    1 Credit(s)

    Individual work on specific writing and reading problems as they affect composition work in the student’s studies.  Permission required.   Prerequisite:  permission of the instructor and placement exam. Fall and spring semesters. May be repeated once for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SES 099 - Tutorial in Oral English (English as 2nd Language)

    1 Credit(s)

    Independent study in listening comprehension and pronunciation through language lab work.  Permission required.  Prerequisite:  placement exam and permission of the instructor. Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SES 105 - Intro to English Language & Culture (English as 2nd Language)

    3 Credit(s)

    A college-level intensive language course emphasizing the development of communicative and writing skills in English. Includes reading in cultural and literal material. Orients students to the American higher education system.  Permission required.  Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum for non-native English speakers.

  
  • SES 410 - Independent Study (English as 2nd Language)

    0 Credit(s)

    Permission required. Repeatable for credit.


Forensic Science

  
  • SFN 105 - Fundamentals of Criminalistics (Forensic Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an introduction to the broad range of forensic services offered by crime labs. The student gains an understanding of the scientific basis of forensic services through a general study of biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Topics include processing a crime scene, trace and contact evidence, identification of body fluids, DNA analysis, drugs of abuse, bloodstain patterns, fingerprints, and firearms. The student performs selected forensic techniques in the laboratory. Satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. Fee.

  
  • SFN 205 - Interm Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (Forensic Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    A study of laboratory, enhancement, and reconstructive techniques of bloodstain pattern analysis. The students create crime scenes and learn interpretation of bloodstain patterns including the string method.  Prerequisite: SFN 105 .  Weekly two-hour laboratory. Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SFN 300 - Criminalistics (Forensic Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of the theory and practice of physical evidence analysis performed at the crime scene and in the crime lab. Topics include organic and inorganic spectroscopic techniques, microscopes, controlled substances, toxicology, serology, DNA, hairs, fibers, arson analysis, fingerprints, and firearms and tool mark.  Prerequisites:  SCH 210 , SCH 211  and SFN 105 .  Corequisite:  SFN 301 . Spring semester.

  
  • SFN 301 - Criminalistics Laboratory (Forensic Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    This course has focus on the following fundamental laboratory techniques used by a criminalist for identification of physical evidence: wet chemical tests, density, refractive index, microscopy, fingerprint analysis, infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, GC/Mass spectrometry, and electrophoresis.  Corequisite:  SFN 300 . Spring semester. Fee. Writing Intensive course.

  
  • SFN 316 - Forensic Molecular Biology (Forensic Science)

    4 Credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth study of forensic molecular biology and DNA analysis. Topics include DNA extraction, quantitation, PCR, and DNA analysis methods such as STR’s and sequencing techniques. Students learn to interpret results of DNA analysis including mixtures and understand the probative value of this evidence.  Prerequisites: SBL 212 , SBL 213 SFN 300 , and SFN 301 .  Weekly 3-hour laboratory. Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SFN 320 - Forensic Science in the Courtroom (Forensic Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course covers the legal aspects of forensic science and forensic science as it is applied to the courtroom. Topics include search warrants, establishing a chain of custody, quality control and quality assurance accreditation, the admissibility of evidence, major court decisions such as Frye and Daubert, qualifications of experts, expert testimony, and ethics. Students participate in mock trials.  Prerequisite:  SFN 316  or permission of instructor. Spring semester.

  
  • SFN 405 - Special Topics in Forensic Science (Forensic Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    Topics of special interest in forensic science.  Prerequisite:  SFN 105  or permission of instructor. Offered as needed. Fee.


French

  
  • SFR 100 - Intro to French Lang & Culture I (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory course for basic comprehension and communication in French. Includes some cultural material through the use of videos, magazines, and television. Assumes little or no prior knowledge of the language. Fall and spring semesters. Fee.

  
  • SFR 105 - Intro to French Lang & Culture II (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    A college-level intensive language course which emphasizes development of communicative and writing skills in French. Includes readings in cultural and literary material. Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.  Prerequisite:  SFR 100  or 3 years prior study of the language. Fall and spring semesters. Fee.

  
  • SFR 115 - Intensive French (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Intensive language course which emphasizes development of communication and writing skills in French. Study takes place in the target culture and requires extensive use of French in and out of class activities. Includes readings in cultural and literacy material.  Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. M-term. Fee.

  
  • SFR 150 - Intensive French Language & Cult I (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory course for basic comprehension and communication in French. The first of a two-part sequence, this course develops cultural sensitivity through the use of a second language and the introduction of cultural material. Assumes little or no prior knowledge of the language. ADP session 4, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SFR 151 - Intensive French Language & Cult II (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    The second in the two-part sequence, this course continues to help the student develop cultural sensitivity through the use of a second language and the study of cultural material. Emphasizes development of communicative and writing skills in French.  Prerequisite:  SFR 150 .  Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. ADP session 5, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SFR 201 - Intermediate French (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course refines the students’ knowledge of spoken and written French through conversation activities, oral presentations, group projects, and advanced reading and writing practice. Includes the study of French/Francophone cultures, reviewing and adding to grammatical concept and vocabulary.  Satisfies the Language Studies requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

  
  • SFR 205 - Interm.French Language & Culture (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Emphasis is on use of tenses, vocabulary, development of narrative skills, and proficiency-oriented problem solving. Satisfies the Language Studies requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.  Prerequisite:  SFR 105  or 4 years of high-school French. Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SFR 245 - French Conversation and Writing (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Development of listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in parallel with written preparation including intermediate grammar and situation vocabulary. Conversations center on situations of daily experience and cross-cultural differences.  Prerequisite:  SFR 205 .   Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SFR 300 - Advanced Studies in French (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Thematic studies in institutions, civilizations, and literatures of the French-speaking world. Emphasis varies from term to term, e.g., Architecture and Art, Business in French, Francophone Film and Cultures, Global Francophone Cultures, Women’s Narratives. Spring semester, odd numbered years. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SFR 330 - West & North African Lit & Clt (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Reading of contemporary novels of Mahgreb and West Africa. Introduction to geographical and historical events, survey of African cinema, and women’s writing.  Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, even-numbered years. Fee.

  
  • SFR 342 - Southeast Asia Literature & Culture (French)

    3 Credit(s)

    Explores the complexity of Southeast Asian cultures through the lens of twentieth and twenty-first century literature, Southeast Asian cinema, and women’s writings. Focuses on class, gender, race, and oppression; survey of geographical and historical events and context.  Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Taught in English. Fee.

  
  • SFR 410 - Independent Study (French)

    0 Credit(s)

    Open to students with the consent of the instructor and division chair.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SFR 420 - Field Work (French)

    0 Credit(s)

    Applied work in French for minors. This work is supervised on site and evaluated based on learning objectives.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SFR 430 - Internship (French)

    0 Credit(s)

    By arrangement with faculty, student leads drill sessions and develops exercises.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.


German

  
  • SGE 100 - Ele. German Language & Culture I (German)

    3 Credit(s)

    This communication and culture-based course offers an introduction to the German language. The purpose is to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. Course work includes pronunciation, communication, basic grammar, and introduction to German cultures. In-Class exercises are supplemented by independent work as well as Internet-based activities and other audio-visual sources. Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SGE 105 - Ele. German Language & Culture II (German)

    3 Credit(s)

    Students expand and deepen their knowledge of German in class activities and through various exercises given as homework. In-class exercises are supplemented by independent work on the Internet and other audio-visual sources such as films. Instruction emphasizes each of the four modes of expression (speaking/writing) and comprehension (listening/reading).  Prerequisite:  SGE 100  or 3 years prior study of the language.  Satisfies the Language Study requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester. Fee.


General Studies

  
  • SGS 090 - College Success:Academ. Development (General Studies)

    2 Credit(s)

    Provides students with an orientation to academic expectations and demands of higher education. Basic skill development in reading, writing, and critical thinking; career and educational planning; and effective decision-making. Students learn how to connect to the larger campus community, make a satisfactory transition to the college experience, and enhance chances for academic success.  Permission required. Summer.

  
  • SGS 095 - Skills for Academic Success (General Studies)

    1 Credit(s)

    A skills-based course incorporating study skills and academic planning. Individual attention is given to the reasons for a student’s academic probationary status with self-reflection and academic planning to eliminate the probationary status. Required for, and limited to, all traditional program transfer students admitted through the Collegiate, Academic, and Personal Success (CAPS) Program and all students placed on probation for the first time.  Does not count toward credits required for graduation. Fall and spring semesters.

  
  • SGS 098 - Mastering College Academics I (General Studies)

    1 Credit(s)

    An introductory course in college learning skills. Required in the first semester of study for all freshman students who enter through the Opportunity Program or the Collegiate, Academic, and Personal Success (CAPS) Program. Fall and spring semesters.

  
  • SGS 099 - Mastering College Academics II (General Studies)

    1 Credit(s)

    A continuation of study skills and success habits presented in SGS 098 . Students put into practice appropriate study skills to foster success in the spring semester course work.  Required for all second-semester students who entered under the Opportunity Program.  Prerequisite:  SGS 098 . Spring semester.

  
  • SGS 100 - Financial Literacy 1 (General Studies)

    1 Credit(s)

    Through the use of critical thinking exercises and quantitative skills, students develop personal financial skills for making sound decision to real life financial events.  First hand application of these concepts will be put into action dealing with saving, spending, investing and protecting personal finances and credit history while taking control of their financial future.  Limited to TRIO/SSS students.  Permission required.  Summer and J-Term.


Health Science

  
  • SHL 100 - Principles of Medical Care (Health Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides an overview of the field of healthcare and the roles played by various healthcare practitioners. Best practices associated with patient care and healthcare delivery are emphasized. Students develop a personal perspective on their potential for a career in healthcare. For health science majors. Spring semester.

  
  • SHL 214 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Health Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    A detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomical studies include gross, histological, and cytological perspectives and are correlated with physiology. Functional studies emphasize homeostatic, regulatory, and integrative mechanisms. Pathophysiological processes are compared with normal anatomy and physiology. Course is designed to meet the requirements for clinical laboratory science, dietetics, exercise science, health science, and physician assistant.  Prerequisite:  at least one semester of college chemistry or one year of high school chemistry.  Corequisite:  SHL 215 . Fall semester.

  
  • SHL 215 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (Health Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    Designed to reinforce concepts learned in SHL 214 . Topics include: histology and the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Lab activities include dissections of animal specimens with anatomy comparable to humans and computer simulated physiology experiments.  Corequisite:  SHL 214 . Fall semester. Fee.

  
  • SHL 216 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Health Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    Continuation of topics begun in SHL 214 .  Prerequisite:  SHL 214  with a C- or better.  Corequisite: SHL 217 . Spring semester.

  
  • SHL 217 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (Health Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    Continuation of topics begun in SHL 214 , reinforcing topics covered in SHL 216 . Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Lab activities include dissections of animal specimens with anatomy comparable to humans and computer simulated physiology experiments.  Prerequisite: SHL 215  with a C- or better.  Corequisite:  SHL 216 . Spring semester. Fee.

  
  • SHL 305 - Innovations in Health Science (Health Science)

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an informative study of the topic of innovations in Health Science and their practical roles in the field of Health Science.  Students will learn to utilize scientific journals to research and write about their relationship between scientists, considerations necessary to develop an innovative treatment or therapy, exploration of current treatments and the process of developing a new product.  This course is available only to Health Science majors.  Prerequisites:  SHL 216  and SHL 217 . Fall semester. Writing Intensive course.

  
  • SHL 400 - Health Science Capstone Seminar (Health Science)

    1 Credit(s)

    In this capstone seminar, students develop a written proposal that outlines the goals and objectives for the experiential learning element and arrange activities for it. They also compose an essay with supporting evidence illustrating how the Program Learning Objectives have been addressed in courses required for the major. Fall and spring semesters.

  
  • SHL 405 - Special Topics (Health Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    In-depth study of a specific topic in health science.  Prerequisite:  SHL 214 , SHL 216  or permission of instructor. Offered as needed. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SHL 410 - Independent Study (Health Science)

    0 Credit(s)

    Taught by arrangement with professor.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SHL 420 - Field Work (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    Practical experience in a hospital, health agency, or other area related to health science. The work must be supervised and evaluated, and a paper submitted.  Permission required. Fall and spring semesters.

  
  • SHL 430 - Internship (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    An intensive field learning experience with a career focus. Activities involve the student in direct work responsibilities under the supervision of a recognized professional in a particular area of health science. A contract must be developed by the student, faculty advisor, and field supervisor before the internship begins. Permission required.  Prerequisite:  SHL 400 . Fall and spring semesters. Repeatable for credit.

  
  • SHL 435 - Research (Health Science)

    2 Credit(s)

    Participation in laboratory or clinical research on campus, at another academic institution, or at a medical facility.  Permission required. Fall and spring semesters.


Honors Program

  
  • SHP 100 - Introductory Honors Seminar (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    Course is designed to provide incoming Honors students with the methods of inquiry for use in this program and the opportunity to design their capstone proposal. Includes common readings, discussion, and opportunities to meet faculty from the Honors Advisory Council. Fall semester.

  
  • SHP 300 - Designing the Honors Capstone Exper (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    In negotiation with the director of the Honors Program, students propose an experience to complete their capstone requirement, which may include a self-designed project, “travel as text” experience, or the completion of a certificate of study. The capstone experience must be documented and includes a comprehensive research component.  Sophomores and juniors only. Fall and spring semesters. Pass/Fail only.

  
  • SHP 301 - Senior Honors Presentation (Honors Program)

    1 Credit(s)

    Honors students are required to complete a formal public presentation of their capstone experience and a reflection on the integration of their studies in honors. Presentation must address the social relevance of the capstone experience. Spring semester.

  
  • SHP 410 - Independent Study (Honors Program)

    0 Credit(s)

    By arrangement.  Permission required. Repeatable for credit.


Humanities

  
  • SDH 200 - Digital Humanities & Design I (Digital Humanities)

    0 Credit(s)

    This experiential learning practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience working with the Digital Humanities Creative Design Firm in order to offer non-profits and small business start-ups in the region assistance with using emerging media to enhance their missions and to reach new audiences.  Prerequisite:  SEL 105  and SEL 106  or SEL 107 . Fall and spring semester. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SDH 300 - Digital Storytelling (Digital Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on storytelling and narrative structure in digital environments through the analysis and production of digital stories for various audiences across multiple platforms.  The theme of the storytelling experience varies (examples: community, social justice, place, the environment).  Prerequisite:  SEL 105  and SEL 106  or SEL 107 .  Spring semester, even-numbered years. Writing Intensive course.

  
  • SDH 400 - Digital Humanities & Design II (Digital Humanities)

    0 Credit(s)

    This second course in a sequential experiential learning practicum is designed to give students hands-on experience developing community partnerships and leading projects for the Digital Humanities Creative Design Firm.  Students will offer non-profits and small business start-ups in the region assistance with using emerging media to enhance their missions and to reach new audiences.  Prerequisite:  SDH 300 . Fall and spring semester. Repeatable for credit. Fee.

  
  • SHU 105 - Chinese Culture & Contemp. China (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to Chinese civilization and develops an awareness of cultural differences and similarities between Oriental and Western cultures.  Satisfies the Global Perspectives requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring and Fall semesters, odd-numbered years.

  
  • SHU 200 - European Humanities (Humanities)

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the history and culture of Europe with emphasis on the humanistic achievements of Western man.

  
  • SHU 205 - Special Topic:Genocide & Holocaust (Humanities)

    0 Credit(s)

    This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine specific topics related to genocide and the Holocaust.  It is offered as part of the minor in Genocide and Holocaust Studies.    ADP Session 4. Repeatable for credit.

 

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