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ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr.) Fall, Spring. Structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems and their relationship to function.
AST-A 100 The Solar System (3-4 cr.) Celestial sphere and constellations, measurement of time, astronomical instruments, earth as a planet, the moon, eclipses, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, theories of origin of solar system.
AST-A 110 Introduction to Astronomy (3 cr.) Spring. This course presents a survey of modern astronomy including planetary science, stellar and galactic astrophysics and cosmology.
BIOL-L 100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.) Fall, Spring. Principles of biological organization, from molecules through cells and organisms, with special reference given to humans. Credit given for only one 100-level biology course. For non-majors.*
BIOL-L 105 Introduction to Biology (5 cr.) P: High school or college chemistry. Fall, Spring. Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet most problems in maintaining and propagating life. Credit given for only one 100-level biology course.*
BIOL-L 121 Biology 1 (5 cr.) P: High School Chemistry. An introductory course to the principles of biology for science majors concentrating on cellular processes. Concepts covered include cell structure and functions, cell division, Mendelian genetics, and molecular genetics. This is the first course in the first-year biology sequence.
BIOL-L 122 Biology 2 (5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 121. An introductory course to the principles of biology for science majors concentrating on evolution, organismal biology, and ecology. Concepts covered include evolution and diversity, physiology of plants and animals, population ecology and ecosystems. This is the second course in the first-year biology sequence.
BIOL-L 203 Evolution and Diversity of Life (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 or BIOL-L 211. Survey of plant and animal diversity with special reference to their origins, early evolution and subsequent radiations. The mechanisms of the diversity of various forms of life, past and present, and their relationships to their environment.
BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105. C: BIOL-L 213. Spring. Introduction to molecular biology, including mechanisms and regulation of gene expression as well as mechanisms of mutation, repair, and recombination of DNA.
BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) C: BIOL-L 211. Spring. Accompanying laboratory for BIOL-L 211. Introduction to basic techniques in molecular biology.
BIOL-L 270 Humans and Microorganisms (3 cr.) Beneficial and harmful activities of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses. Production of fermented foods, food poisoning and foodborne infections. Introduction to epidemiology, microbial diseases, antibiotics and immunization. Water and wastewater microbiology and waterborne infections.
BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105, CHEM-C 101 or CHEM-C 105. An introduction to the basic principles of immunology and its applications. Topics covered include the inflammatory response, complement, cell-mediated and humoral immunity, cell interactions, genetics of the immune response, immunization and immunological methods.
BIOL-L 329 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes (3-5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 or BIOL-L 211/BIOL-L 213, CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343. This course focuses on protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. Topics in bioinformatics are covered. The laboratory studies methods to isolate, purify, and identify enzymes and proteins. Determination of enzyme kinetics.
BIOL-L 336 Evolutionary Medicine (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. This course will examine human health and disease from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include the evolution of virulence, emerging diseases and options for controlling disease. This course will explore the interface between medicine and evolution through lecture, primary literature reading, class discussion and research projects.
BIOL-L 345 Vertebrate Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. Provides a general overview of the biology of vertebrate animals including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior and natural history.
BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. Global ecology in relation to human needs; human population growth and impact; pollution; land use; and political and social aspects of environmental sciences.
BIOL-L 364 Principles of Genetics (3-5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. Analysis of genetic mechanisms and processes, recombination, genetic interaction, gene regulation and evolution. Emphasis varies with instructor as indicated by subtitles.
BIOL-L 367 Cell Physiology (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. Introduction to biochemical structure and metabolic activities of plant, animal, and microbial cells; physiology of membranes; locomotion and response; growth, division, and differentiation of cells.
BIOL-L 377 Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. An extensive study of amphibians and reptiles including behavior, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Course will include a survey of world diversity, comparative dissections, field exercises, behavioral experiments, and review of the primary literature.
BIOL-L 379 Principles of Ornithology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. This course will cover bird evolution, taxonomy, biology, ecology and behavior with emphasis on Indiana birds. For the field portion of this course students will learn to identify local bird species based on sound and sight as well as learn field research methods in ornithology.
BIOL-L 391 Special Topics in Biology (3 cr.) Study and analysis of selected biological issues and problems. Topics vary from semester to semester.
BIOL-L 403 Biology Seminar (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior by permission. Individual presentations of recently published papers representing all areas of biological research.
BIOL-L 473 Ecology (3-4 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211; and BIOL-L 203. Major concepts for ecology for science majors; relation of individual organisms to their environment, population ecology, structure and function of ecosystems.
BIOL-L 474 Field and Laboratory Ecology (2-3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211; and BIOL-L 203. C: BIOL-L 473. Introduction to research problems and techniques in the ecology of individuals, populations, and ecosystems.
BIOL-L 490 Individual Study (1-12 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing, by permission. Must complete a written assignment as evidence of each semester's work. Must present oral report to complete more than six credit hours. Section authorization.
BIOL-L 498 Internship in Professional Practice (1-6 cr.) Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work. Evaluation by employer and faculty supervisor. Course credit may count as elective hours in the Biology B.A./B.S. and Biological and Physical Sciences B.A./B.S. degree requirements.
CHEM-C 100 The World of Chemistry (3 cr.) C: CHEM-C 120. Fall, Spring. For students requiring only one semester of chemistry. Descriptive course, including inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry, with illustrations of scientific reasoning. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 100, CHEM-C 101, or CHEM-C 105.
CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I (3 cr.) C: CHEM-C 121. Fall, Spring. Introduction to chemistry. The two sequences, CHEM-C 101-C 121 and CHEM-C 102-C 122, usually satisfy programs that require only two semesters of chemistry. Admission to advanced courses on basis of CHEM-C 101, 121, 102, 122 granted only in exceptional cases. May be taken without credit in preparation for CHEM-C 105. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 100, 101, or 105.
CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II (3-5 cr.) P: CHEM-C 101. C: CHEM-C 122 Continuation of C101. The chemistry of organic compounds and their reactions followed by an extensive introduction to biochemistry.
CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I (3-5 cr.) P: MATH-M 125, which may be taken concurrently; one year of high school chemistry. Basic principles, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solution, and topics in descriptive chemistry.
CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II (3-5 cr.) P: CHEM-C 105. Chemical equilibria with emphasis on acids, bases, solubility, electrochemistry, elementary thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry.
CHEM-C 109 Introductory Chemistry for Health and Nursing Sciences (3 cr.) Fall, Spring. Designed for students with no prior chemistry background. Students will learn the role of chemistry in physiological, health, and nursing applications. Topics include the structure of matter, chemical reactions, structural characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
CHEM-C 120 Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 100. Fall, Spring. For non-majors. An introduction to techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Experiments and projects illustrate topics studied in CHEM-C 100. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 120, 121 or 125*.
CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 101. Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds.
CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Lab II (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 101, CHEM-C 121. C: CHEM-C 102. Continuation of C121. Emphasis or organic and biochemical experimental techniques.
CHEM-C 123 The Chemistry of Food and Cooking (3 cr.) This one-semester three-credit-hour course is designed for both science and non-science students with no prior college-level chemistry background. Basic chemistry concepts are taught with the goal of achieving an understanding of the myriad of chemical functions and reactions involved in the molecular structure of foods, and what happens to these structures during cooking and/or preparation.
CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 105. Introduction to laboratory experimentation, with particular emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, and synthesis.
CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 125. C: CHEM-C 106. A continuation of C125 with emphasis on: equilibria; qualitative analysis; acids and bases; and oxidation reduction, including electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and synthesis.
CHEM-C 129 Chemistry Laboratory for Health and Nursing Sciences (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 109. An introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry with an emphasis on the chemistry of biological molecules and the application of chemistry to the health sciences.
CHEM-C 250 Intro to Genomics & Proteomics (3-5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211, CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 126. The aim of this course is to explain the molecular basis of the control of gene expression and to provide comprehensive picture of the recent field of genomic science. Topics will include an advanced investigation of regulation of gene expression at RNA and protein level; functional and comparative genomics; and molecular biotechnology techniques. Computer exercises will involve learning genome annotation, sequence alignment and analysis using bioinformatics tools.
CHEM-C 300 Energy and Green Chemistry - A Natural Science Perspective (3-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. An introduction to topics in existing and potential renewable sources of energy, including hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, wind and solar energy.
CHEM-C 310 Analytical Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. Spring. Fundamental analytical processes including solution equilibria, theory and applications of electrochemistry and spectrophotometry, and chemical methods of separation.
CHEM-C 311 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 310. Spring. Laboratory instruction in the fundamental analytical techniques discussed in CHEM-C 310.
CHEM-C 329 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes (3 - 5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211; CHEM-C 341 and CHEM-C 343. This course focuses on protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. Topics in bioinformatics are covered. The laboratory studies methods to isolate, purify, and identify enzymes and proteins. Determination of enzyme kinetics.
CHEM-C 340 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism (5 cr.) P: CHEM-C 329. This course focuses on bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation, and metabolic pathways for sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids. Topics covered will include current research in biochemistry, bioinformatics, and a discussion about the role of biochemistry in understanding cellular functions. The lab exercises focus on methods to determine the types of and the concentration of a variety of metabolic compounds. The topics covered will include enzymatic conversion of molecules and separation of molecules by chromatography.
CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I: Lecture (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry Lecture II (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341. Syntheses and reactions of polyfunctional compounds, natural and industrial products.
CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 (2 cr.) P: P: CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 126. C: CHEM-C 341. Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and the use of general synthetic methods.
CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343. C: CHEM-C 342. Preparation, isolation, and identification of organic compounds; emphasis on modern research methods.
CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter (3-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, PHYS-P 202, MATH-M 215. Thermodynamics laws, free energy and chemical potentials, gases and dilute solutions, phase transitions, colligative properties, chemical equilibria, ionic solutions, chemical kinetics and transport processes, current topics.
CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules (3-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 361. Quantum states and spectroscopy of molecules, statistical thermodynamics, and elementary kinetic theory, current topics.
CHEM-C 390 Special Topics (3 cr.) “Environmental Science” topic (3 cr.): For non-majors. Exploration of the complex interrelationships among the physical, chemical, biological, cultural, economic, and political forces that shape the global environment. “Sustainability” topic (3 cr.): For non-majors. A broad consideration of the impact of past and current human endeavor on the challenges being created for future generations, with an emphasis on the consequences of climate change, energy source choices, resource availability, the role of science in political decisions, and human rights. Note: CHEM-C 390 will not count toward a Bloomington or Kokomo chemistry degree. Can be repeated for credits with different topics.
CHEM-C 400 Chemical Information Sources and Services (1 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341. Techniques for the storage and retrieval of chemical information in both printed and computer-readable formats; sources of chemical information, including Chemical Abstracts; development of search strategies; online searching of chemical databases.
CHEM-C 409 Chemical Research (1-3 cr.) For outstanding students. To be elected only after consultation with the faculty research advisor. Cannot be substituted for any course required in the chemistry major. A research thesis is required.
CHEM-C 410 Principles of Chemical Instrumentation (2-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 310/311. Modern methods of instrumental analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry.
CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.) P: P: CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 342, or by permission. Structure and bonding of inorganic compounds; survey of chemistry of non-metal and metal elements, coordination compounds, organometallic compounds, mechanisms and reactions.
CHEM-C 443 Organic Spectroscopy (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 344. Elucidation of molecular structures by use of IR, UV, NMR, mass spectroscopy, and other methods.*
CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341. Introduction to structure, chemical properties, and interrelationships of biological substances.
CHEM-C 487 Biochemistry Laboratory (2-3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343. C: CHEM-C 483. Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of biochemistry, including separation of macromolecules by electrophoresis and chromatography; isolation, purification, and analysis of enzymes; recombinant DNA procedures; and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
CHEM-C 495 Capstone in Chemistry (1-3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry or biochemistry or by permission A capstone course concerned with current topics and issues in chemistry. The capstone experience may be offered as independent study under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member. Credits can be earned in part by completion of a library-related research project to demonstrate the applicability of some aspect of chemistry to the solution of a problem of current interest or importance. This project can explore current approaches to solving the problem or, following a search of the literature, to propose a novel solution to such a problem. Students will prepare a formal written report and make an oral presentation to an interested audience. To earn credit students must also complete the American Chemical Society Diagnostic of Undergraduate Knowledge (DUCK) examination.
CHEM-Y 398 Professional Practice in Chemistry (1-6 cr.) Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work.
CSCI-A 204 Introduction to Programming (4 cr.) P: MATH-M 101 or High School equivalent. Fundamental programming constructs, including loops, arrays, classes, and files. General problem-solving techniques. Emphasis on modular programming, user-interface design, and developing good programming style.
CSCI-A 205 Computer Programming (4 cr.) P: CSCI-A 204.
Computer programming, algorithms, program structure, arrays, stacks-procedures, functions, modularization parameter-passing-mechanisms, recursion vs. iteration, and issues of programming style. Computer solutions of problems in diverse fields.
CSCI-A 213 Database Applications (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. This course introduces the student to database techniques. The student will develop tables, custom forms, reports, and queries. Advanced topics include developing ASP pages for the WWW, developing and understanding relationship database design, macros, securing a database, integrating Access with the web and other programs.
CSCI-B 100 Problem Solving Using Computers (4 cr.) This course introduces problem solving techniques, critical thinking skills, algorithm development, and computer programming, using real world problems. Topics include: computer literacy, hardware, data representation, structured and object oriented programming techniques, modularity and reusability, and testing and debugging techniques.
CSCI-B 401 Fundamentals of Computing Theory (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 and CSCI-C 250 Fundamentals of formal language theory, computation models and computability, the limits of computability and feasibility, and program verification.
CSCI-B 438 Fundamentals of computer networks (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201, CSCI-C 335 History, theory, and design of data communication between devices. Topics include history of computer networks, network architecture and topology, local- and wide-area networks, ISO network layers, current and future IEEE standards for networks, and network operating systems.
CSCI-C 100 Computing Tools (1 cr.) An introduction to computing applications useful in college work. Microcomputer systems, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, e-mail and Web browsers are used.
CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming 1 (3-4 cr.) P: MATH-M 125. Fundamental concepts of computer programming, algorithm development, and data structuring.
CSCI-C 102 Great Ideas in Computing (3 cr.) Survey of great ideas in computing and the role of computing in the modern world. Explores how people use computing tools to realize their ideas. Emphasis on the impact of modern technology and the use of hardware and software to create solutions to everyday problems. Lecture and laboratory.
CSCI-C 106 Introduction to Computers and Their Use (3 cr.) Introduction to computers and data processing. Includes the historical and current status of data processing and digital computers, a survey of computer applications, foundations of computer programming, survey of programming languages, and the fundamentals of a programming language such as Visual Basic.
CSCI-C 201 Computer Programming 2 (4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 101 Introduction to computer science, introduction to algorithm design, programming, and analysis. Using Java and/or other programming languages, this course covers procedural and data abstractions, and use of several programming paradigms including functional, imperative, and object-oriented.
CSCI-C 297 Sophomore Topics in Computer Programming (2-4 cr.) Selected topics in computer science appropriate to the student in or nearing the end of the sophomore year. Course may cover a topic selected from but not limited to the following list: programming languages, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, ethics in data processing, and database system.
CSCI-C 308 System Analysis and Design (1-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 and INFO-I 201 or CSCI-C 250 The software development life cycle; data flow diagrams, entity relationship modeling, structured design, validation, user interfaces; implementation and testing. A team project will be completed.
CSCI-C 310 Data Structures - Python (3 cr.) P: CSCI-A 205. The focus of this course is on solving computational problems that involve manipulating collections of data. We will study a core set of data abstractions, data structures, and algorithms that provide a foundation for writing efficient programs.
CSCI-C 311 Programming Languages (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201. Systematic approach to programming languages. Relationships among languages, properties, and features of languages; and the computer environment necessary to use languages.
CSCI-C 335 Computer Structures (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201. Structure and internal operation of computers. The architecture and assembly language programming of a specific computer are stressed, in addition to general principles of hardware organization and low-level software systems.
CSCI-C 343 Data Structures (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 250 or INFO-I 201 Systematic study of data structures encountered in computing problems, structure and use of storage media, methods of representing structured data, and techniques for operating on data structures.
CSCI-C 400 Client-Server Programming for the Web (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 101 or INFO-I 210 This course teaches students how to develop interactive and dynamic client-server applications for the World Wide Web. Using a client-side web programming language such as JavaScript and a server-side language such as PHP, students will learn the fundamentals of front-end and back-end web programming.
CSCI-C 405 Independent Research in Computer Science (1-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 343 Independent research in computer science under faculty supervision.
CSCI-C 406 Topics in Computer Science (1-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or equivalent, CSCI-C 343 Study of selected topics in computer science. Topics vary from semester to semester.
CSCI-C 436 Operating Systems (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211 Organization and construction of computer systems that manage computational resources. Topics include specification and implementation of concurrency, process scheduling, storage management, device handlers, and mechanisms for event coordination such as interruption, exclusion and synchronization. Extensive laboratory exercises.
CSCI-C 442 Database Systems (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 310. Study of fundamental concepts, theory and practices in design and implementation of database management systems. Topics include data independence, data modeling, ER modeling, functional dependencies, normalization, relational, hierarchical, network and object oriented data models, relational algebra, relational calculus, data definition and manipulation languages, recovery, concurrency, security, and integrity of data.
CSCI-C 455 Analysis of Algorithms 1 (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201, CSCI-C 250, MATH-M 215 Algorithm design methodology. General methods for analysis of algorithms. Analysis of the performance of specific algorithms, such as those for searching and sorting.
CSCI-C 490 Seminar in Computer Science (3 cr.) P: Senior status or permission of the instructor. Special topics in computer science and/or a capstone course.
CSCI-N 211 Introduction to Database (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Summary of basic computing topics. Introduction to database design concepts, creation of user forms, development of databases, querying techniques, and building reports. Focus on relational database systems from development and administration point of view. Lecture and laboratory.
CSCI-N 317 Computation for Scientific Applications (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. P: CSCI-N207 or equivalent skills/experience. A survey and illustration of popular computational software used in multiple scientific domains to support data processing and scientific research. This class focuses on teaching how to use software to efficiently process data in terms of modeling, simulating, visualizing and data-mining. Fundamental concepts related to scientific computing are introduced briefly. Lecture and lab.
GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.) Physical environment as the home of humans, emphasizing the distribution and interaction of environmental variables (landforms, vegetation, soils, and climate). Note: Business majors may count GEOG-G 107 only as a social science.
GEOG-G 250 Computing in the Geospatial Sciences (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 118 or MATH-M 119 or MATH-M 215, or an equivalent, or consent of the instructor. A first course in scientific computing that emphasizes practical applications in the geospatial and environmental sciences. Requires high-level programming using MATLAB for visualization, data analysis, and modeling. Teaches problem solving through analysis and interpretation of a wide range of environmental and geographic data.
GEOG-G 315 Environmental Conservation (3-5 cr.) P: 3 credit hours of Geography or Junior standing. Explores the environmental impact of global population growth, natural resources utilization, and pollution. Examines current problems relating to energy consumption, farming practices, water use, resource development and deforestation from geologic and ecological perspectives. Strategies designed to avert predicted global catastrophe will be examined to determine success potential.
GEOG-G 320 Population Geography (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Study of population growth, compositional change and redistribution at regional, national and global scales. Topics include population pressure, fertility control, aging of societies, AIDS epidemiology, immigration, and population policies.
GEOG-G 388 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 cr.) Introduction to the principles and applications of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS).
GEOG-G 478 Global Change, Food, and Farming Systems (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Introduction to food production and consumption systems, emphasizing linkages to land use and social change on food/farming system sustainability. Topics include urbanization population growth and economic liberalization; farming livelihoods, gender and poverty; biotechnology; agro-ecology, global health.
GEOL-G 100 General Geology (5 cr.) Broad study of the earth. The earth in the solar system, earth’s atmosphere. Formation and modification of earth materials, landforms, continents and oceans through geologic time.
GEOL-G 133 Geology of the United States (5 cr.) Introduction to physical and historical geology with applications to United States geology. Study of the geologic events (and their associated rocks and structures) that have shaped the continent, including mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, intercontinental seaways, sedimentary environments, glacial geology and modern processes.
GEOL-G 300 Environmental and Urban Geology (3 cr.) P: GEOL-G 100 or GEOG-G 133 or GEOG-G 107. Significance of regional and local geologic features and processes in land use. Use of geologic factors to reduce conflict in utilization of mineral and water resources and damage from geologic hazards. Field trips.
GEOL-G 400 Energy: Sources and Needs (3 cr.) P: GEOL-G 100, GEOL-G 133, or GEOG-G 107. Scientific and political constraints on the production and utilization of energy from various sources energy balance of the United States.
GEOL-G 421 United States Geology: Field Experience 1 (5 cr.) A six week lecture/field trip course incorporating a 2-3 week field experience in the western United States. Students will explore the geologic events (and their associated rocks and structures) that have shaped the continent, including mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, intercontinental seaways, sedimentary environments and glacial geology. Possible destinations include (but are not limited to) the Black Hills, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and the Glacier National Park.
GEOL-G 440 Professional Practice in Geosciences (1-6 cr.) P: At least 9 credit hours of coursework in geology/geography or instructor permission. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work.
GEOL-T 312 Geology of Indiana (3 cr.) P: GEOL-G 100. Study of the physiography and bedrock structure of Indiana, first with topographic and geologic maps, and then with field trips to selected areas. Rock and fossil specimens will be collected for study.
GEOL-T 326 Geology of Mineral Resources (3 cr.) P: A course in geology or consent of the instructor. Formation of minerals and mineral deposits. Gem materials and metallic and non-metallic economic minerals: occurrence and uses.
HIM-M 101 Introduction to Health Records (3 cr.) Study of health record documentation, as they relate to various healthcare settings, organizational principles, and Information Governance initiatives. Development of systems and processes for collection, maintenance, and dissemination of health-related information. Study of the various uses of the data contained within the health record.
HIM-M 107 Computer Applications in Health Information Technology (2-3 cr.) IU Northwest The study of information technologies, electronic health record systems and health information specialty systems commonly used in healthcare and Health Information Management departments. Application of policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of patient data.
HIM-M 108 Introduction to Health Information Management (3 cr.) Course introduces the health information management profession and healthcare delivery systems. Topics include healthcare settings, the patient record, electronic health records (EHRs), data collection standards, legal aspects of health information, coding, and reimbursement. Students gain hands-on experience with a virtual EHR and examine the impact of EHRs on healthcare.
HIM-M 195 Medical Terminology (3 cr.) IU Northwest The study of the language of medicine, including word construction definitions, spelling and abbreviations; emphasis placed on speaking, reading and writing skills.
HIM-M 301 Health Quality and Information Managment (3 cr.) IU Northwest The study and application of regulatory requirements for quality and performance improvement, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff organization. The examination of other quality -based programs affecting healthcare such as pay-for-performance and RAC programs. Application of the collection, analysis and interpretation of healthcare data.
HIM-M 325 Health Information Requirements and Standards (3 cr.) This course outlines the documents and data content required legally to maintain health records using paper and electronic media. It examines federal, state, and local law; accreditation standards; regulatory requirements for maintaining patient data; and documentation in acute care, psychiatric, and other healthcare settings.
HIM-M 330 Medical Terminology (3 cr.) This course develops a student's understanding and use of medical terminology. It covers spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations; the analysis of words based on their root, prefix, and suffix; the identification and description of the major functions and structures of body systems; and the identification of common mistakes in medical terminology. Students read, analyze, and interpret actual electronic medical records in an AHIMA virtual lab.
HIM-M 350 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information Management I (3 cr.) This course covers the signs, symptoms, and functional changes in each body system caused by diseases, focusing on the development of diseases.
HIM-M 351 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information Management II (3 cr.) This course covers the signs, symptoms, and functional changes in each body system caused by diseases, focusing on the drugs used in treatment.
HIM-M 410 Computer Systems in Healthcare (3 cr.) IU Northwest Understanding and applying the systems development life cycle in system implementations and updates integrating project management theory. Evaluate and implement national health information initiatives and standards. Examine the concepts of data security, integrity, validity, and data quality monitoring.
HIM-M 425 Quantitative Analysis of Health Information (2 cr.) This course will outline the procedures associated with vital statistics in healthcare (birth/death certificates). The student will learn about the statistics associated with health care. The research portion will focus on data search and access techniques, national research policy-making, biomedical and health research investigation, and research protocol data management.
HSCI-A 103 Archery (1 cr.) Instruction in archery skills, including care and construction of tackle. Instruction follows guidelines of the Outdoor Education Project of AAHPERD. Emphasis on fundamental skills and shooting form.
HSCI-E 100 Experiences in Physical Activity (1-3 cr.) Instruction in a specified physical education activity that is not regularly offered by the Department of Kinesiology. Emphasis on development of skill and knowledge pertinent to the activity. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
HSCI-E 102 Group Exercise (1 cr.) A total fitness class that emphasizes cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, muscular endurance. A variety of activities will be featured utilizing such equipment as steps, weights, resistance bands and music. S/F grades given. Repeatable once for credit.
HSCI-E 105 Badminton (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in basic skills and techniques of badminton for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Emphasis on basic skill development, rules, and strategy.
HSCI-E 111 Basketball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, footwork, basic strategies of offensive and defensive play, and interpretation of rules.
HSCI-E 113 Billiards (1 cr.) Instruction in basic skills, including bridge forming, stroke techniques, bank shots, and cue ball spin. Fee charged.
HSCI-E 115 Core Strengthening and Flexibility (1 cr.) Instruction in body toning exercises, methods of controlling body weight, methods of relaxation and proper body carriage.
HSCI-E 117 Bowling (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the fundamentals of approach, release, arm swing, methods of scoring, rules, and etiquette on the lanes. Explanation of lane construction, lane condition, and automatic machines. Fee charged.
HSCI-E 118 Softball (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 119 Personal Fitness (2 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and fitness. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. For students without prior knowledge of conditioning methods.
HSCI-E 120 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (3 cr.) Designed to provide students the knowledge and opportunity to develop and participate in a fitness program to include the four health-related physical fitness components: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength & endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
HSCI-E 121 Conditioning and Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and weight training. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
HSCI-E 125 Exercise to Music (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 133 Fitness and Jogging (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the basic principles of fitness as they apply to a jogging program. Emphasis on cardio-respiratory endurance and flexibility. Basic concepts underlying Dr. Kenneth Cooper's aerobic program. For students without prior experience in jogging programs, aerobics levels I through III. Only S/F grades given.
HSCI-E 135 Golf (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in techniques for putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing, and wood strokes. Rules and etiquette of golf. Students play on par 3 courses. Fee charged.
HSCI-E 137 Gymnastics (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in basic skills and incorporation of basic routines in tumbling and vaulting. Emphasis on events performed by both men and women. All events will be included.
HSCI-E 150 Tae Kwon Do (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in techniques of blocking, kicking, striking, punching, limited free fighting, and self defense. Students should achieve technical level of yellow belt. Karate uniform required.
HSCI-E 151 Self Defense (1 cr.) Instruction techniques for practical self-defense skills and situations.
HSCI-E 155 Modern Dance (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in modern dance technique, stressing knowledge and application of movement principles essential to dance training.
HSCI-E 156 Introduction to Jazz Dance Technique (1 cr.) An introduction to the modern jazz style of movement as it integrates with sound biomechanical principles. Phrasing, dynamics, and other qualities will be discussed.
HSCI-E 159 Racquetball (1 cr.) Instruction in basic skills for beginning players. Includes both four-wall singles and doubles games.
HSCI-E 160 First Aid and Emergency Care (3 cr.) Covers the necessary First Aid and knowledge about emergencies to proper care for someone who experiences injury or sudden illness.
HSCI-E 162 Tai Chi (1 cr.) Fitness class that emphasizes coordination and balance through the practice of Tai Chi. Introduction to Sun style Tai Chi. Course provides instruction to Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi I and II. Emphasis will be on the movements and forms.
HSCI-E 165 Soccer (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental techniques, rules, basic team tactics, and strategies. Emphasis on competitive game scrimmages and fundamental drills.
HSCI-E 166 Soccer II (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 169 Physical Education (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 170 Athletic Performance Training (1-3 cr.)
HSCI-E 180 Swimming (3 cr.)
HSCI-E 181 Tennis (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the fundamental skills of serves and forehand and backhand strokes. Competitive play in women's, men's, and mixed doubles tennis.
HSCI-E 185 Volleyball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of power volleyball, including the overhand serve, bump, set, dig, and spike. Team offensive and defensive strategies.
HSCI-E 187 Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles and techniques of conditioning through use of free weights. Emphasis on personalized conditioning programs. Only S/F grades given.
HSCI-E 189 Wrestling (1-3 cr.)
HSCI-E 190 Yoga (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles and techniques of yoga. Emphasis on personalized training.
HSCI-E 198 General Group Exercise (1 cr.) Fitness class in a group setting that emphasizes coordination, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength through, but not limited to, agility drills, barbells, body weight exercises, calisthenics, circuits, dumbbells and cardiovascular equipment.
HSCI-E 200 Intermediate Indoor Cycling (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E 100 with cycling topic or permission of the instructor. Instruction in indoor cycling as a physical education activity. Emphasis on intermediate development of skill and knowledge pertinent to indoor cycling.
HSCI-E 205 Badminton-Intermediate (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 217 Bowling-Intermediate (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 218 Modern Jazz Dance Technique (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E 156, previous instruction, or consent of instructor. A continuation of instruction in the modern jazz style of movement introduced in E156. Special emphasis on movement efficiency, precision, and clarity of movement.
HSCI-E 219 Weight Control and Exercise (1 cr.) Instructional program of weight control and exercise plan to maintain and health weight through nutrition and fitness.
HSCI-E 221 Conditioning and Weight Training II (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E 121. Instruction in intermediate principles of conditioning and weight training. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
HSCI-E 221 Conditioning & Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in intermediate principles of conditioning and weight training. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
HSCI-E 222 Advanced Group Exercise (1 cr.) Advanced Group Exercise (1 cr.): An advanced total fitness class that emphasizes cardio-respiratory conditioning, flexibility, muscular endurance. A variety of activities will be featured utilizing such equipment as steps, weights, resistance bands and music. S/F grades given. Repeatable once for credit.
HSCI-E 233 Jogging and Running (1 cr.)
HSCI-E 235 Golf - Intermediate (1 cr.) The course builds on and refines the basic fundamentals of swing motion. Ball flight control is introduced with more in-depth swing analysis. Students play on a championship course. Fee charged.
HSCI-E 255 Modern Dance - Intermediate (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E155 or consent of instructor. Intermediate modern dance technique, stressing knowledge and application of movement principles essential to dance training.
HSCI-E 262 Advanced Tai Chi (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E 162. Fitness class that emphasizes coordination and balance through the advanced practice of Tai Chi. Emphasis will be on the movements and forms.
HSCI-E 263 Personal Health (3 cr.) This survey course provides a theoretical and practical treatment of the concepts of disease prevention and health promotion. Covers such topics as emotional health; aging and death; alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse; physical fitness; nutrition and dieting; consumer health; chronic and communicable diseases; safety; and environmental health.
HSCI-E 275 Aquatic Conditioning (1 cr.) Acquire a moderate to high level of aerobic capacity while using water, equipment and other useful techniques skills and ideas. Achieve students’ desired goal through fitness utilizing the water.
HSCI-E 281 Tennis - Intermediate (3 cr.) Instruction in spin service, volley, lob, and advanced drive placement. Emphasis on singles and doubles playing strategies. Fee charged.
HSCI-E 290 Yoga II (1 cr.) P: HSCI-E 190. Suitable for students who have a basic understanding of yoga and want to deepen their practice through exploration of intermediate yoga postures and techniques that promote mental clarity, relaxation and total well-being. Emphasizes on safe, noncompetitive environment to guide students through more advanced-level skills and knowledge related to yoga.
HSCI-E 340 Physical Fitness Appraisal and Performance (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212 or consent of instructor. A study of the basic scientific components of fitness and the measurement of different indices of physical fitness common to corporate, clinical, and laboratory settings. In particular, this course focuses on 5 characteristics of fitness: muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. The course will include weekly lectures and weekly laboratory sessions so students can implement their knowledge in a practical setting.
HSCI-E 237 Gymnastics - Intermediate (1 cr.) Instruction in all events, including floor exercise, vaulting, trampoline, balance beam, parallel bars, uneven bars, rings, pommel horse, horizontal bar. Emphasis on individual routines.
HSCI-E 250 Intermediate Tae Kwon Do (1 cr.) P: Yellow belt technical level or consent of instructor. Instruction in advanced applications of basic techniques and free fighting. Students should achieve technical level of green belt. Karate uniform required.
HSCI-E 271 Dynamics of Outdoor Recreation (3 cr.) Philosophical orientation to the field of　outdoor recreation; camping, outdoor/ environmental education, and natural resource management, with emphasis on programs, trends, resources, and values.
HSCI-E 371 Coaching of Volleyball (2 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching volleyball, covering technical, administrative, and organizational aspects of the process. Emphasis on execution of advanced skills and team offense and defense patterns, conditioning the player, and organizing practice sessions.
HSCI-H 100 Careers in the Health Professions (2 cr.) This course explores many of the primary Allied Health Science professions found in health care.
HSCI-H 101 Introduction to Safety (3 cr.) Provides an overview of the variety of careers available in the safety profession. Examines the broad areas practiced by safety professionals, including regulatory compliance, environmental protection, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, emergency management, recreational safety, personal safety, healthcare, training and instruction, system safety, fire protection, and hazardous materials management.
HSCI-H 101 Introduction to Safety (3 cr.) Provides an overview of the variety of careers available in the safety profession. Examines the broad areas practiced by safety professionals, including regulatory compliance, environmental protection, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, emergency management, recreational safety, personal safety, healthcare, training and instruction, system safety, fire protection, and hazardous materials management.
HSCI-H 110 Sports Nutrition for Athletes (1-3 cr.) This course examines the relationship between athletic performance and dietary intake and food preparation. Content includes creating healthy meal plans with culinary instruction.
HSCI-H 120 Introduction to Health and Fitness (3 cr.) This course is part of the freshmen learning experience for Allied Health Sciences and Nursing. For this course, students will engage in a variety of topics that relate to personal health and fitness. It is important that students understand the consequences of their and fitness decisions in order to make informed decisions. Thus, topics in this course will include nutrition, substances, stress management, the five components of fitness and self-assessments. As this is a freshman learning course it will also offer students the opportunity to create relationships with other freshmen students who plan to pursue careers in health, nutrition and exercise (sport) related professions.
HSCI-H 130 Introduction to Foods (3 cr.) This course examines the relationship between nourishment, lifestyle choices, and health and disease. Topics include sources and functions of nutrients and their metabolism. Investigation of eating patterns using database technology demonstrates the relationship between food consumption and nutrient adequacy. The economic, cultural and psychological implications of food choices and eating behaviors are studies.
HSCI-H 144 Foundations of Human Movement (3 cr.) Identification, analysis, and evaluation of fundamental motor patterns, progressions in skill development and skills for effective teaching. Analysis, evaluation and development of personal movement and sports skills.
HSCI-H 146 Gluten-Free Baking Principles (1 cr.) This course will introduce the students to the art of gluten-free baking. This course is of value to health care practitioners who will treat those with gluten intolerances and also for those who need skills in this area for similar reasons. The student will investigate the science behind gluten-free baking, in addition to the nutritional concerns and requirements with this type of diet. This course will involve hands-on education in the nutrition lab.
HSCI-H 151 Legal Aspects of Safety (3 cr.) Discuss legal requirements for safety, health and environmental compliance. Emphasis is given to OSHA, EPA, FDA consensus standards, as well as other applicable Federal and State regulations.
HSCI-H 151 Legal Aspects of Safety (3 cr.) Discuss legal requirements for safety, health and environmental compliance. Emphasis is given to OSHA, EPA, FDA consensus standards, as well as other applicable Federal and State regulations.
HSCI-H 160 First Aid and Emergency Care (2-3 cr.) Course addresses cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue breathing, choking, wounds, bleeding, burns, sudden illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, and defibrillation/ the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Skills are practiced in small lab settings. Students may obtain American Red Cross certifications, including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
HSCI-H 180 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory (1 cr.) This course is an accelerated 8 week course. An overview and introduction to laboratory safety and basic skills as used in specimen processing and laboratory information systems, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, and microbiology and phlebotomy. Universal precautions and proper procedures in regard to specimen processing will be taught to the student. Laboratory quality control, and the proper use of instrumentation will be presented as used in the clinical laboratory settings. Normal human laboratory values will be discussed. Students will take field trips to local health facilities’ laboratories. Attendance for these trips is mandatory for success in this course.
HSCI-H 201 Introduction to Food Science (3 cr.) A comprehensive course providing introductory knowledge of food chemistry, food laws, food processing & preservation, food microbiology & fermentation, food safety, food toxicology, and food engineering.
HSCI-H 202 Health Sciences Sophomore Sojourn (0-1 cr.) The Health Sciences Sophomore Sojourn is a field trip activity. The goals are for students to build relationships with each other and faculty, and to learn about the field of Health Sciences through real-world experiences. Activities target each concentration: health education and promotion, nutritional science, and exercise and sport science.
HSCI-H 204 Motor Development (3 cr.) P: 18 + credit hours. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge that will help them to understand motor development across the lifespan. Specifically, the course content will focus on theories of development, milestones, progressions, and influences on development.
HSCI-H 208 Chocolate, Wine, and Other Phytochemical Foods (2 cr.) Bioactive food compounds have impacts on the human body. Many of these impacts have been reported to positively influence health. This course will investigate various phytochemicals, their impacts on health, and their use in the daily diet. The course will involve food preparation and will include wine pairing.
HSCI-H 209 Culinary Sustainability and Lifestyle Practices (1 cr.) This course will allow for the development of dietary and culinary skills which can be applied to foods choices, systems and waste. The course covers a variety of sustainable skills which relate to health and the environment. Discussions will foster the development of sustainability strategies. Through participation in local agricultural endeavors, the student will gain hands-on experience in agriculture and contribute to food security and sustainability. Specific foods such as seaweed and other whole foods will be investigated for their nutritional value and sustainability.
HSCI-H 210 Current Issues in Health Care (3 cr.) This course is designed to expose students to a variety of issues relevant to healthcare and promotions of healthy lifestyles. This course is aimed at examining current issues that affect health of individuals, USA population and globally.
HSCI-H 212 Introduction to Exercise Science (3 cr.) This course is a survey of the discipline of kinesiology, including knowledge derived from performing physical activity, studying about physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity. It includes an analysis of the importance of physical activity in daily life, the relationship between physical activity and the discipline of kinesiology, and the general effects of physical activity experiences. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the discipline as reflected in the major sub-disciplines and reviews selected concepts in each, showing how they contribute to our understanding of the nature and importance of physical activity. In addition, the course introduces students to the general characteristics of the professions, to specific types of physical activity professions typically pursued by those graduating from programs of sport and exercise sciences, and assists them in making some early career decisions.
HSCI-H 214 Introduction to Health Sciences (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 220 Nutrition for Health (3 cr.) Introduction to nutrients, their uses, and food sources. Application of nutrition principles to personal eating habits for general health; overview of current issues in nutrition.
HSCI-H 233 Performance and Teaching of Softball (1 cr.)
HSCI-H 255 Human Sexuality (3 cr.) Survey of the dynamics of human sexuality; identification and examination of basic issues in human sexuality as relating to the larger society.
HSCI-H 260 Food Nutrition and Counseling (3 cr.) Counseling skills, specifically counseling one-on-one and groups in order to facilitate changes in nutrition status. Teaching / learning styles, development of therapeutic relationships with patients/ clients and development of listening skills. Case study evaluation, nutrition counseling guides and development of group education lesion plans.
HSCI-H 271 Grant Writing for Health Professionals (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. Developing effective grant writing skills are essential to acquire competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations.
HSCI-H 272 Recreation Activities and Leadership Methods (3 cr.) Analysis of recreation program activities, objectives, determinants, and group dynamics involved in　the leadership process. Assessment and evaluation of programs and leadership techniques. Students are strongly encouraged to take HPER-R 367 immediately following this course.
HSCI-H 273 Cultural Gustatory Perceptions (3 cr.) Gustatory, medically, refers to the sense of taste. The sense of taste helps identify food and forms a taste preference, although the appeal of both sweet- and salty-tasting substances, in large part at least, is innately determined (Beauchamp and Cowart, 1985). Gustatory behaviors, such as neophobia and taste aversion learning, suggest that the gustatory information from the taste buds is compared to gustatory memories at all times during food intake, and thus we avoid ingesting novel or harmful food. Gustatory memories enable us to generate vivid perceptions of taste in the absence of peripheral gustatory inputs. Thus, not only signals from the peripheral gustatory nervous system but also those obtained by recalling gustatory memories play a critical role for gustatory information processing. Designed on one hand to examine food preferences, delicacies and taboos tied to some of the world's most unusual sources of sustenance, the course is also crafted to connect the simple acts of eating, no matter how unusual the product or preparation, with the supper table's intricate links to culture, identity, politics and economics. This course seeks to explore ways people are working to preserve their food cultures. In doing so, students also receive education through concepts and basic nutrition knowledge.
HSCI-H 280 Principles of Athletic Training (2 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215 or consent of instructor This course will provide the student an introduction to athletic training which will include history, injury prevention establishing a program for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Emphasis will be on preventing injuries and recognition.
HSCI-H 281 Basic Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (2 cr.) Required of freshmen intending to major in Athletic Training. Course will focus on basic principles of prevention, recognition, and management of sport-related injuries. This course is a required prerequisite for admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP).
HSCI-H 301 Intergraded and Complimentary Health (3 cr.) P: Sophomore Standing or Consent of Instructor. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and holistic health management of acute and chronic problems.
HSCI-H 310 Women’s Health (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. Examines the relationship of women to health and health care. Five dimensions of health – physical, mental, emotional social, and spiritual provide a framework for comparison and contrast of health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes of all ages.
HSCI-H 317 Topical Seminar in Health Education (1-3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. The topical seminars will relate to current issues in the field of health education.
HSCI-H 318 Drug Use in American Society (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of drug use in American society. Examines the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs on the physical, mental, and social health of the individuals.
HSCI-H 321 Research Methods in Health Sciences (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 322. Students in health sciences should have the skill set to critique or create research that informs applied practice and/or recommendations in their field or profession. Thus, the purpose of this course is to discuss how to identify, develop, and conduct ethical and rigorous research and provide examples of ethical and rigorous sport or epidemiological research. This course will begin with an introduction to research methods and ethics, and research questions or purposes that inform study design. An overview of quantitative and quality research methods, analyses, and merit will be shared and discussed. This course will cover more recently relevant approaches to the development and application of health sciences research. Thus, the purposes of and approaches to mixed methods designs, participatory research methods, and knowledge translation in health sciences and applied practices will be shared and discussed.
HSCI-H 322 Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 118, 119, OR 125. This course introduces the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health. Epidemiology is known as the principal science of public health, and is the study of the distribution and determinants of health conditions or events among populations. Emphasis is placed on the methods of epidemiological investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data and the use of statistical approaches to describe the health of populations.
HSCI-H 323 Topics in Nutritional Science (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 220 or HSCI-H 336. Variable topics in nutritional sciences related to current issues in the field of nutrition/ dietetics. Possible topics for weight reduction and fad diets, food additives, diet and human performance, vegans and vegetarianism, child nutrition, diet for senior citizens and disease relations.
HSCI-H 324 Recreational Sports Programming (3 cr.) Overview of the programmatic elements and techniques that currently exist in recreational sports, including informal, intramural, club, and extramural programming; value and benefits of recreational sports; programming techniques; publicity and promotion; facility utilization; equipment concerns; safety; liability; and program observation.
HSCI-H 325 Foundations of Health Education (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. The focus of this course is the study of the practice of health education in various settings, and selected historical, cultural, philosophical, professional, and ethical issues in the practice of education. Topics addressed in the course include historical perspectives, practice settings, career opportunities, professional ethics, trends, and current issues. Emphasis will also be placed on topics related to the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
HSCI-H 327 Introduction to Community Health (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. A foundational overview of the field of Community Health to include policy and functions of governmental health organizations, prevention of disease and injuries in the general population, the basic health sciences (epidemiology, behavior / social sciences and environmental health) and future directions of community health.
HSCI-H 328 Food Service Systems Management (3 cr.) The management of human resources, food, equipment and facilities to provide a quality product and service to customers is a very important part of nutrition and dietetic education. The dietitian is responsible for the planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling in the foodservice or clinical nutrition management area. This course will cover the nutritional aspects of food service management.
HSCI-H 329 Food Service Systems Management Lab (3 cr.) The application of principles of food service production and management, including production, service and food sanitation, and safety are covered in this course. Students will be required to demonstrate these principles in the nutrition lab to complete this course.
HSCI-H 331 Environmental Health (3 cr.) This course explores the relationship between humans and their environment; how it affects their physical well-being, and what they can do to protect and enhance their health and influence the quality of the environment.
HSCI-H 333 Cultural Competence in Health Education and Promotion (3 cr.) This course examines the importance of cultural and ethnic factors for community health practice. Theories, models, and practices for working with race, ethnicity, gender, and social issues are considered for program planning and health communication. Focus is on the requirement of skills in cultural competency that are in the Standards for Certified Health Education Specialists.
HSCI-H 336 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 130 or HSCI-H 220. Application of nutrition principles to the human life cycle: nutrient functions, needs from infants to mature aging.
HSCI-H 340 Principles of Sports Officiating (1 cr.) Topics in sports officiating will include sports such as football, basketball, softball (baseball) and volleyball. Ethics of sport officiating; mastery, interpretation, and application of sports rules. Laboratory and classroom experiences.
HSCI-H 344 Strength Training and Conditioning (3 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215, PHYS-P 215. This course is intended to cover the essentials of strength training and conditioning to prepare a student who is interested in becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or a Certified Personal Trainer.
HSCI-H 350 Theory and Technique of Coaching Basketball (2 cr.) This course will provide students an understanding and knowledge of the theory, principals, philosophy, techniques, and strategies of basketball at elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
HSCI-H 354 Theory and Technique of Coaching of Volleyball (2 cr.) This course will provide students an understanding and knowledge of the theory, principals, philosophy, techniques, and strategies of volleyball at elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels.
HSCI-H 360 Philosophical Foundations of Coaching (3 cr.) A philosophical approach to coaching for various sports. Topics include, but are not limited to, different coaching styles and strategies, growth and development characteristics, legal issues and liability, pedagogical considerations, coaching relationships, and other issues and problems related to sport.
HSCI-H 361 Methods and Materials in Nutrition Education (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 220 This course is designed to give the prospective health educator a foundation in teaching methodologies and materials, and curriculum planning in nutrition. Students will obtain the necessary skills to plan and implement a variety of methods and materials in a variety of settings. Emphasis will be on facilitating prepared units/lessons to students, employees, patients and community members. The course will enable the student to select methods and develop and teach nutrition programs with specific learning/behavioral objectives.
HSCI-H 363 Personal Health (3 cr.) This survey course provides a theoretical and practical treatment of the concepts of disease prevention and health promotions. Covers such topics as emotional health, aging, death, alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, physical fitness, nutrition and dieting; consumer health chronic and communicable disease; safety and environmental health.
HSCI-H 364 Stress Management in the Health Professions (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. This course examines the biology of stress and the psychological aspects of stress and its relationship to physiological/psychological illnesses. Practical and effective stress management options such as coping strategies, time management, behavior modification, and relaxation techniques are explored.
HSCI-H 365 Health Assessment, CPR, and Emergency Management (3 cr.) This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a beginning health assessment. This course is an introduction to clinical medicine. This course includes eliciting a medical history; introduction to physical examination; reviewing anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of common diseases; and differentiating between normal and abnormal physical exam findings. Nutritional examination skills will be introduced as well. First aid and CPR will be covered as well. Laboratory situations for skills practice are included in the course.
HSCI-H 366 Community Nutrition (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 220 This course is designed to equip nutrition and dietetics students with written and oral skills to use in community nutrition programs. The purpose of health promotion and disease prevention interventions, related to food and nutrition, is to facilitate healthy changes in food behaviors. Students will learn how community-based nutrition programs focus on multiple populations in the United States and how public health nutrition policy evolves into community food and nutrition programs. Students will apply their knowledge through the development of a community nutrition assessment and the presentation of their review of successful interventions.
HSCI-H 369 Experimental Foods Lab (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 130, HSCI-H 220 This course is designed to demonstrate and illustrate the chemical and physical properties of foods. The course shows the effects of processing, ingredients, and storage on food quality and nutrient retention. Students will prepare and evaluate different food products (breads, vegetables, grains, fruits, and others) using various chemical, instrumental and sensory analysis techniques. The focus is on applied food development for both nutrition and dietetic students. This course will have both didactic and nutrition laboratory components.
HSCI-H 378 Global Nutrition (3 cr.) The history of food and hunger, and the global nature of our food systems focusing on the impact of our food decisions on the environment, agricultural production, world population relative to food supply, hunger, biotechnology, and safety of our food supply. No prerequisites to this course. Also discuss community nutrition and resources for under-served populations such as meals-on-wheel and WICS.
HSCI-H 388 Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 220 and ANAT-A 215. This course will build on the basic knowledge acquired in basic nutrition. It will cover nutritional cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and pharmacology.
HSCI-H 391 Biomechanics (3 cr.) P: HCSI-H 212; ANAT-A 215. A course designed to aid the student’s understanding of the muscular control of the body and the mechanics of body and implement control. This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of sport mechanics and an appreciation of how superior sport techniques are based on the use of developmentally appropriate scientific concepts and natural law.
HSCI-H 391 Biomechanics (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; ANAT-A 215. A course designed to aid the student’s understanding of the muscular control of the body and the mechanics of body and implement control. This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of sport mechanics and an appreciation of how superior sport techniques are based on the use of developmentally appropriate scientific concepts and natural law.
HSCI-H 397 Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 204 and HSCI-H 212. This course is intended to teach students the basic concepts of kinesiology, particularly related to human movement in sport and physical activity settings. Concepts include, but are not limited to, internal/external forces, plasticity, motor control, and adaptations to physical movements. This course will be beneficial for students interested in biomechanics, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sport coaching.
HSCI-H 397 Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 204 and HSCI-H 212. This course is intended to teach students the basic concepts of kinesiology, particularly related to human movement in sport and physical activity settings. Concepts include, but are not limited to, internal/external forces, plasticity, motor control, and adaptations to physical movements. This course will be beneficial for students interested in biomechanics, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sport coaching.
HSCI-H 400 Topics in Health Sciences (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Variable content course. This course is intended to allow the student to explore a number of topics that are typically associated with personal and community health. These will include, but not limited to Health Behaviors, Chronic Diseases and conditions such as Cancer, Diabetes and Obesity; Environmental factors that influence health around the world including America; supports groups and Recreational Therapies; Age related health topics. May be repeated once for credit.
HSCI-H 401 Introduction to Specimen Procurement (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 403 Program Planning in Health (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H366 and junior/senior status. Skill building in public health and health promotion program planning, including proposal presentations. Topics include program planning models, needs assessment methods, behavior change theories, types of community organization, social marketing principles, program implementation fundamentals, and evaluation techniques.
HSCI-H 404 Sports Ethics (3 cr.) A study of the nature of ethics in sport with an emphasis on current application of moral principles and values. The relationship of ethics to social issues in sport will be explored, including philosophical and historical perspectives.
HSCI-H 405 Introduction to Sports Psychology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212. The psychology of sport is the study of the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sport and physical activity. Because the multifaceted field continues to evolve, it assumes many of its theories and concepts from general, social, personality, and developmental psychology as well as exercise physiology, sport sociology, and motor learning. Thus, it is an interdisciplinary field of study in sport and exercise science rather than a sub-discipline of general psychology. This introductory course is ideal for students who wish to work with athletes in some capacity, pursue a career in physical education teaching and/or coaching, or plan on working with individuals in the health and fitness industry.
HSCI-H 405 Introduction to Sports Psychology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212. The psychology of sport is the study of the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sport and physical activity. Because the multifaceted field continues to evolve, it assumes many of its theories and concepts from general, social, personality, and developmental psychology as well as exercise physiology, sport sociology, and motor learning. Thus, it is an interdisciplinary field of study in sport and exercise science rather than a sub-discipline of general psychology. This introductory course is ideal for students who wish to work with athletes in some capacity, pursue a career in physical education teaching and/or coaching, or plan on working with individuals in the health and fitness industry.
HSCI-H 406 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215; HSCI-H 220; HSCI-H 336; PHSL-P 215 This course is the first in a series of courses in medical nutrition therapy for students in dietetics, nursing or a related field. The student will obtain essential knowledge and skills regarding pathophysiology, etiology and development process of diseases requiring medical nutrition therapy, collection of pertinent data for assessing nutritional needs of patients, and integration of medical, dietary and lifestyle information to plan medical nutrition therapy throughout Medical Nutrition Therapy I. This first course will provide the foundation knowledge and skills to undertake practice in the management of nutrition issues, which will aid in the management of chronic health conditions.
HSCI-H 407 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 406 This is the second course in the series that examines medical nutrition for students pursuing dietetics, nursing or a closely related major.
HSCI-H 409 Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; HSCI-H 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. A survey of human physiology parameters as related to physical exercise and work and the development of physiological fitness factors. Physiological foundations will be considered.
HSCI-H 409 Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; HSCI-H 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. A survey of human physiology parameters as related to physical exercise and work and the development of physiological fitness factors. Physiological foundations will be considered.
HSCI-H 411 Promoting Health Behaviors (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 327 Intro to Community Health. Concepts, theories and applied approaches for health communications with emphasis on social marketing, media, advocacy and the process of media messages on health behaviors.
HSCI-H 412 Topics in Medical Technology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 415 Global Child and Adolescent Health (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 327 Intro to Community Health. An overview of determinants and indicators of health of children and adolescents.
HSCI-H 419 Advocacy Internship (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 434 Diseases of Diverse Population (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 327 Intro to Community Health. This course covers current information about infectious and chronic diseases from a community health perspective; including physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, environmental, healthcare and economic aspects influencing disease of diverse populations of the world.
HSCI-H 442 Exercise and Nutrition (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 220 and Statistic course. Nutritional needs of individuals participating in physical activity and sport. Topics include the role of individual nutrients in metabolism, estimation of energy needs, fluid balance, food fads, meal planning and nutritional needs of the body during various stages of activity.
HSCI-H 445 Special Topics in Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; HSCI-H 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. The aim of this course is to explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitate understanding of personal excellence in sport. The course introduces theoretical and empirical work on participation and acquisition of expertise in sport as well as methodological issues related to developmental research in sport. Specific discussion will focus on developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach high levels of performance in sport.
HSCI-H 445 Special Topics in Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; HSCI-H 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. The aim of this course is to explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitate understanding of personal excellence in sport. The course introduces theoretical and empirical work on participation and acquisition of expertise in sport as well as methodological issues related to developmental research in sport. Specific discussion will focus on developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach high levels of performance in sport.
HSCI-H 451 Health Coaching (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; and HSCI-H 220. This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary for health coaches to help individuals achieve health goals and make lifestyle changes to reduce chronic disease risk and experience. Topics include effective communication strategies, health screenings and assessments, goal setting, motivational interviewing and behavior change theories, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the health coach. Class activities include triad coaching circles skills practice.
HSCI-H 452 Motor Learning (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 204 and HSCI-H 212. Open to juniors and seniors only. An examination of factors that affect the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Topics include perception, psychomotor learning, practice methods, and theories of neuromuscular integration.
HSCI-H 452 Motor Learning (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212 and HSCI-H 204. Open to juniors and seniors only. An examination of factors that affect the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Topics include perception, psychomotor learning, practice methods, and theories of neuromuscular integration.
HSCI-H 455 Special Topics in Sports and Fitness (3 cr.) The aim of this course is to explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitate understanding of personal excellence in sport. The course introduces theoretical and empirical work on participation and acquisition of expertise in sport as well as methodological issues related to developmental research in sport. Specific discussion will focus on developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach high levels of performance in sport.
HSCI-H 460 Clinical Hematology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 461 Clinical Analysis of Urine and Body Fluids (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 462 Clinical Microbiology and Mycology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 463 Clinical Parasitology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 464 Clinical Serology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 465 Clinical Chemistry (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 467 Professional Development Topics in Medical Technology (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 477 Health Program Planning (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 325 Foundations of Health Education, HSCI-H 327 Intro to Community Health This course provides models and theories for planning programs/interventions that maintain and improve health in community settings. An overview of program planning, including logic models, needs assessment, and community organizing will be addressed.
HSCI-H 478 Evaluations of Health Programs (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 477 This course provides an introduction to health program evaluation planning and design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of findings. Students will learn how to develop an evaluation plan, to create a logic model that ties the evaluation to the goals of the program, and to communicate the evaluation report.
HSCI-H 480 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 485 Practicum in Coaching (1-6 cr.) Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of a coach/ sports/ fitness specialist, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a coaching setting. (Junior/Senior standing and admission to the Coaching Minor) CPR Certification must be completed and recorded.
HSCI-H 489 Internship in Sports and Fitness (1-6 cr.) May be repeated for credit. P: Declared Health Science major; junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of a coach/sports/fitness specialist, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a sports and fitness setting.
HSCI-H 490 Motor Development and Learning (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 204; HSCI-H 212; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. Motor learning and development principles throughout the life span. Emphasis on observing and analyzing characteristic movement behavior, motor learning, and motor performance, with application to developmentally appropriate movement experiences.
HSCI-H 490 Motor Development and Learning (3 cr.) P: HSCI-H 212; HSCI-H 204; ANAT-A 215; PHSL-P 215. Motor learning and development principles throughout the life span. Emphasis on observing and analyzing characteristic movement behavior, motor learning, and motor performance, with application to developmentally appropriate movement experiences.
HSCI-H 491 Internship in Health Sciences (1-6 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. Under the guidance of a Health Science faculty the student will perform an internship that is suitable to meet the learning objectives of the course. Objectives may vary depending on the specific concentration and internship facility. This is a variable credit course.
HSCI-H 491 Blood Bank 1 (3 cr.)
HSCI-H 492 Independent Research Studies in Health Sciences (1-6 cr.) P: Instructor consent. Students taking the independent research study will immerse themselves in a new or ongoing research project conducted by Allied Health Science faculty. In this context, students will be given opportunities to learn practical, hands-on research skills. These skills could include, but are not limited to ethics submissions, data collection, data analysis, scientific writing and scientific presentations. For this course the formal class setting will not be used. Instead, students will meet individually or in small groups with the course instructor. These meetings will generally occur on a weekly basis, as agreed upon by the instructor and student. This will all for the course work to center on the needs of the student and the assigned project. Can be repeated for credit.
HSCI-H 493 Tests/Measurements in Phys Ed (3 cr.) Theory of measurement in physical education, selection and administration of appropriate tests, interpretation of their results by fundamental statistical procedures.
HSCI-H 496 Children's Talent Development in Sport (3 cr.) This course provides students with the theories and knowledge underpinning sport excellence. The course describes pathways to expertise, facilitating long-term participation, influences on talent development, and cultivating elite performance. Students will draw upon past Health Sciences courses to fully understand the material. Students will also be introduced to some of the methodologies used to explore talent development.
HSCI-H 496 Children's Talent Development (3 cr.) This course provides students with the theories and knowledge underpinning sport excellence. The course describes pathways to expertise, facilitating long-term participation, influences on talent development, and cultivating elite performance. Students will draw upon past Health Sciences courses to fully understand the material. Students will also be introduced to some of the methodologies used to explore talent development.
HSCI-H 498 Senior Capstone in Nutrition and Dietetics (3 cr.) P: Senior in Nutritional and Dietetic Sciences. The capstone provides opportunities for students to work on nutrition and dietetics practical skills which will allow them to synthesize, integrate and apply professional practice skills. Included in the course are professional organizations, professional dress, portfolio development, certifications in specialty areas, current issues and problems related to dietetics including ethics of health care and standards of practice. Completion of capstone course requires both written and oral activities.
HSCI-H 499 Senior Health Sciences Capstone (3 cr.) P: Graduating in Health Sciences in the calendar year; and four of the following five courses: (HSCI-H 325, HSCI-H 327, HSCI-H 411, HSCI-H 415 and AHLT-H 434). Demonstration of competencies and skills acquired throughout the health sciences education program. To include a professional portfolio.
HSCI-H 499 BAS Capstone Independent Study (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing in Applied Sciences, BAS, healthcare management tract. This course is designed to be tailored to the specific area of study, or concentration, of the individual student and used when a designated capstone course is not available or does not meet the needs of the student. It is a culmination of concepts previously learned in courses throughout the degree. These concepts should be applied to real life situations which can be accomplished in a number of ways depending on the student's area of concentration and study. All students will be required to assemble a portfolio demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and application of these acquired and implemented throughout the course of study.
HSCI-H 181 Orientation in Athletic Training I (1 cr.)
HSCI-H 367 Health Problems in the Communicy (3 cr.)
INFO-C 100 Informatics Foundations (3 cr.) Introduction to informatics, basic problem solving and elementary programming skills. This course also provides a survey of computing tools in the context of selected disciplines (cognates).
INFO-C 112 TOOLS FOR INFORMATICS: PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to programming and databases, two basic means of creating, changing, and storing information on a computer. Computational thinking, basic programming, and basic debugging methods will be covered in a high-level language. Data modeling, schemas, SQL queries, and data-entry forms will also be emphasized.
INFO-C 201 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS (3 cr.) MATH-M 118 or higher recommended. An introduction to methods of analytical, abstract, and critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and logical and mathematical tools used in information sciences. The topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction proof system, sets, functions and relations, elementary statistics, proof methods in mathematics, and mathematical induction.
INFO-C 203 Social Informatics (3 cr.) Introduction to key ethical, privacy and legal issues as related to informatics, and social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Topics include: intellectual property, legal issues, societal laws, ethical use of information, information privacy laws, personal code of ethics, principles for resolving ethical conflicts, and popular and controversial uses of technology. This course also outlines research methodologies for social informatics.
INFO-C 210 Problem Solving and Programming (3 cr.) P: INFO-C 112 First in a two-course sequence of intensive computer programming. In this course, students will design, develop, test, and debug software solutions using a given programming language.
INFO-C 211 Problem Solving and Programming 2 (3 cr.) Second course in the two-course sequence of intensive computer programming. In this course, students will learn and apply object oriented computer programming concepts and techniques. The course will also provide a brief introduction to data structures and files.
INFO-C 300 Human Computer Interaction (3 cr.) This course will provide an introduction to the core topics, approaches and developments in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). The course introduces the process involved in designing and evaluating interactive technologies. Topics include interaction design, evaluation, usability, user psychology, web design, prototyping, requirements and analysis, and other related issues.
INFO-C 307 Data Representation and Organization (3 cr.) This course will provide an introduction to ways in which data can be organized, represented and processed from low level to high level. Topics include construction of memory based structures and algorithms using arrays (single, multidimensional), lists (single, double, circular), stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables, and basic file manipulation.
INFO-C 399 Database Systems (3 cr.) This course will provide an in-depth discussion of database system fundamentals. The course emphasizes the concepts underlying various functionalities provided by a database management system, and its usage from an end-user perspective. Topics include: overview and architecture of database systems, relational database modeling and querying, and basic XML database modeling and querying.
INFO-C 401 Foundations in Legal Informatics (3 cr.) This course examines the basic concepts of the design, evaluation, and use of technology in the study and practice of law. The course provides an overview of the application of a variety of emerging informatics and media technologies to the field of law. It covers technology for law office management, legal research, litigation support, document management, imaging and animations, case management, and electronic court filing.
INFO-C 402 Legal and Social Informatics of Security (3 cr.) This course examines that set of ethical and legal problems most tightly bound to the issues of information control. The interaction and technology change, but the core issues have remained: privacy, intellectual property, Internet law, concepts of jurisdiction, speech anonymity versus accountability, and ethical decision making in the networked environment. This is a case-based course on privacy and security in social contexts. Cases address the specific designs of technologies and discuss how different technically feasible design choices would result in distinct regulatory regimes, business strategies, or support different forms of social interaction. This course focuses on specific security and privacy technologies as sociotechnical systems.
INFO-C 403 Electronic Discovery (3 cr.) This course covers the legal, ethical, financial, logistical, procedural, and technological considerations of electronic discovery and its implications for lawyers and their clients. It highlights recently revised federal and state rules, new state and federal legislation, and recent court cases that impact electronic discovery policies and processes. We also consider electronic discovery from the point of view of a corporation that has to prepare for, and then respond to, requests for the production of digital evidence.
INFO-C 404 Litigation Support Systems and Courtroom Presentations (3 cr.) This course reviews software for organizing, managing, retrieving, and presenting documents and evidence in a legal matter. Students learn what is effective and allowable from a technical, legal, and ethical standpoint. The course covers court rules and procedures on how much visual evidence can be used and the extent to which this evidence can be altered or enhanced in the trial process.
INFO-C 405 Technology and the Law (3 cr.) This course provides students with a foundation on legal matters that impact informatics and media, including intellectual property (copyright, patents, trademark, trade secrets), contracts, licensing, privacy, publicity, global legal issues, and professional ethics.
INFO-C 413 Web Design and Development (3 cr.) This course introduces website design and development. Topics include client-side technologies such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML, XML), the document object model (DOM), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), JavaScript and jQuery, AJAX, front-end framework, and server-side technologies.
INFO-C 450 System Design (3 cr.) P: INFO-C 211 This course introduces the concepts of large scale system design and development. Topics include: the software development life cycle, specification, analysis, design, modeling, use cases, user interface design, planning, estimating, reusability, portability, working in teams, introductory project management and CASE tools. Student teams will present their final project design.
INFO-C 451 System Implementation (3 cr.) This course introduces the concepts of large scale system implementation. Topics include: implementation of data models, user interfaces, and software systems, working in teams, software testing, planning, estimating, and post-delivery maintenance. The students will work in teams and will utilize project management tools and revision control and source code management systems. Student teams will present their final project design.
INFO-C 452 Project Management (3 cr.) This course will provide an in-depth discussion of project management in an Informatics setting. Students will become conversant in the tools and techniques of project management, such as project selection methods, work breakdown structures, network diagrams, critical path analysis, critical chain scheduling, cost estimates, earned value management, motivation theory and team building.
INFO-I 100 First Year Experience (1 cr.) This course introduces specific survival skills for success in college and beyond, while reconciling personal learning skills with instructor-based teaching styles. Master the art of inquiry and elevate your sense of integrity while sharpening your personal edge by exploring critical thinking, project managements and current/future job market trends.
INFO-I 101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.) P: Computer literacy. Problem solving with information technology; introductions to information representation, relational databases, system design, propositional logic, cutting-edge technologies: CPU, operation systems, networks; laboratory emphasizing information technology including Web page design, word processing databases, using tools available on campus.
INFO-I 105 Computer Concepts for Health Information (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of applications for the health and medical professionals. Topics include: audit trails, generating, quantifying and analyzing medical records, word processing, computer hardware, medical software, copyright and fair usage. Students retrieve and present medical data.
INFO-I 112 Basic Tools of Informatics - Programming and Database Concepts (3 cr.) This course provides a practical introduction to both programming logic and database design techniques. The course emphasizes problem-solving, logic, and computational thinking. A high-level programming language will be introduced and it will be used to program, debug and test solutions for basic programming problems, emphasizing best programming techniques. This course also introduces students to database design and data modeling. Using a contemporary DBMS, students will learn how to develop and query database applications.
INFO-I 201 Math Foundations of Informatics (4 cr.) P: INFO-I 101 and MATH-M 118. An introduction to methods of analytical, abstract and critical thinking, deductive reasoning; and logical and mathematical tools used in information sciences. Topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction proof system, sets, functions and relations, proof methods in mathematics, mathematical induction, and graph theory.
INFO-I 202 Social Informatics (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. Introduction to key social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Discusses current topics such as information ethics, relevant legal frameworks, popular and controversial uses of technology (e.g., peer-to-peer file sharing), digital divides, etc. Outlines research methodologies for social informatics.
INFO-I 210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. INFO-I 101 can be taken concurrently. This course introduces software architectures of information systems and basic concepts and procedures of system and application development. Course topics include PHP programming syntax; procedural programming fundamentals; principles of developing dynamic, database-driven applications for the World Wide Web; relational database concepts; and basic MySQL statements.
INFO-I 211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.) P: INFO-I210. The systems architecture of distributed applications. Advanced programming techniques, including event-driven programming, elementary data structures, and entry-level mobile programming. Credit given for only one of the following: INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 201.
INFO-I 213 Web Site Design and Development (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101 or CSCI-B 100. Introduction to web site design and development covering high-level concepts in addition to hands-on activities. Topics include internet infrastructure, client-side technologies, embedded media, page design, site design, usability and other topics. Technologies to be covered include XHTML, JavaScript, and cascading style sheets.
INFO-I 300 Human-Computer Interaction Design and Programming (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. An intermediate course that teaches students how to assess the usability of software through quantitative and qualitative methods, including conducting task analyses, usability studies, heuristic inspections, interviews, surveys, and focus groups. The course also introduces students to the tool and techniques for designing and testing user interfaces based on a human-centered methodology.
INFO-I 303 Organizational Informatics (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. Examines the various needs, uses, and consequences of information in organizational contexts. Topics include organizational types and characteristics, functional areas and business processes, information-based products and services, the use of and redefining role of information technology, the changing character of work life and organizational practices, sociotechnical structures, and the rise and transformation of information-based industries.
INFO-I 308 Information Representation (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 201, and INFO-I 210. The basic structure of information representation in digital information systems. Begins with low-level computer representations such as common character and numeric encodings. Introduces formal design and query languages through Entity Relationship Modeling, the Relational Model, XML, and XHTML. Laboratory topics include SQL and XPath querying.
INFO-I 310 Multimedia Arts and Technology (3 cr.) The study of the evolution of media arts and underlying principles of communication. Application development paradigms in current practice.
INFO-I 356 Globalization: Where we fit in (3 cr.) Globalization, increasingly enabled by information technology, changes how we work, what we buy and who we know. Learn about the past, present, and future of globalization from an information technology perspective, and what it means for you, your career, and your community.
INFO-I 399 Current Topics in Informatics (1 - 3 cr.) Emphasis is on new developments and research in informatics. For example, issues such as bioinformatics and medical informatics will be explored.
INFO-I 400 Topics in Informatics (1 - 3 cr.) Variable topic. Emphasis on new developments and research in informatics.
INFO-I 416 Applied Cloud Computing for Data Intensive Sciences (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. This course covers data science concepts, techniques, and tools to support big data analytics, including cloud computing, parallel algorithms, nonrelational databases, and high-level language support. The course applies the MapReduce programming model and virtual-machine utility computing environments to data-driven discovery and scalable data processing for scientific applications.
INFO-I 421 Applications of Data Mining (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 343 or instructor permission The course explores the use of data-mining techniques in different settings, including business and scientific domains. The emphasis will be on using techniques, instead of developing new techniques or algorithms. Students will select, prepare, visualize, analyze, and present data that leads to the discovery of novel and usable information.
INFO-I 450 Design & Development of an Information System (Part 1) (3 cr.) P: INFO I-308. This is the first course in a sequence of two capstone courses. Students work on capstone projects in supervised teams. They select an appropriate project, then learn to develop a plan that leads to success. Teamwork, communication, and organizational skills are emphasized in a real-world-style environment.
INFO-I 451 Design & Development of an Info System (Part 2) (3 cr.) P: INFO I-450 and INFO I- 213. Continuation of INFO-I 450. Students work on capstone projects in supervised teams. They select an appropriate project, then learn to develop a plan that leads to success. Teamwork, communication, and organizational skills are emphasized in a real-world-style environment.
INFO-I 453 Computer and Information Ethics (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Ethical and professional issues that arise in the context of designing and using networked information technologies and information resources. Examines frameworks for making ethical decisions, emergent technologies and their ethical implications, information/computer professionalism. Topics include privacy, intellectual property, cybercrime, games, social justice, and codes of professional ethics.
INFO-I 490 Internship in Informatics Professional Practice (1-3 cr.) P: Approval and junior/senior status in informatics. Students gain professional work experience in an industry or research organization setting using skills and knowledge acquired in informatics course work. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 cr. hours. S/F grading.
INFO-I 492 Senior Thesis (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing in Data Science Program. The senior student prepares and presents a thesis: a substantial, typically multi-chapter paper based on a well-planned research or scholarly project, as worked out between a student and a sponsoring faculty member.
MATH-C 404 Intro to Modern Algebra 2 (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 403. Study of groups, rings, field extensions, with applications to linear transformations.
MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.) P: MATH-M125 or MATH-M118. Introduction to probability and statistics. Elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, statistical decision theory. Special topics discussed may include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
MATH-M 104 Foundations of College Algebra (3 cr.) P: SSCI-S100 or Mathematics Placement Exam. Fall, Spring. Students will develop critical problem solving skills, acquire an understanding of the core concept of functions and learn appropriate technology skills while strengthening their mastery of linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomial operations and graphing techniques for linear equations.
MATH-M 105 College Algebra (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 104 or Mathematics Placement Exam. Fall, Spring. Students will deepen their understanding of functions, acquire non-linear problem solving skills and develop the algebraic skills necessary for precalculus and general education mathematics courses: factoring; quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical equations and applications; and operations with rational expressions, radicals, and rational exponents.
MATH-M 110 Excursions in Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Fall, Spring. A course designed to convey the flavor and spirit of mathematics, stressing reasoning and comprehension rather than technique. Not preparatory to other courses; explores topics in the theory of games and in properties of polyhedra.
MATH-M 113 Survey of Mathematics and Statistics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Fall, Spring. This course is designed to expose students to the many uses of mathematics in modern society and provide a general, historical perspective of mathematics. Topics include statistics and a variety of mathematical concepts used in the world.
MATH-M 117 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 007 or equivalent. Factoring, rational expressions, fractional exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, and functions.
MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Set theory, logic, permutations, combinations, simple probability, conditional probability, Markov chains.
MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 or equivalent. Sets, limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications.
MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 119. A grade of C- or above in MATH-M 119. Spring. A continuation of MATH-M 119, covering topics in elementary differential equations, calculus of functions of several variables and infinite series. Intended for non-physical science students. Credit not given for both MATH-M 216 and MATH-M 120. Knowledge of trigonometry required.
MATH-M 125 Precalculus Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 105. A grade of C- or better in MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Algebraic operations; polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic, functions and their graphs; conic sections; systems of equations; and inequalities.
MATH-M 126 Trigonometric Functions (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 125. Spring. Designed to develop the properties of the trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions and to prepare for courses in calculus (MATH-M 211 or MATH-M 215).
MATH-M 133 Topics in Probability and Statistics (2 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Topics in set theory, probability, descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, and confidence intervals.
MATH-M 134 Topics in Mathematics (2 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Variable topics in mathematics such as graph theory, logic, mathematics of personal finance, mathematics in music and art, modeling using regression, matrices and Markov chains, geometry, governmental mathematics, game theory and linear programming.
MATH-M 215 Calculus I (5 cr.) P: A grade of C- or better in MATH-M 125 and MATH-M 126, or two years of high school algebra and trigonometry, or by permission. Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications, techniques of integration, infinite series.
MATH-M 301 Linear Algebra and Applications (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 230 or MATH-M216. Solving systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Selection of advanced topics. Applications throughout. Computer used for theory and applications.
MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 203 or MATH-M 216. Introduction to the theory of real vector spaces. Coordinate systems, linear dependence, bases. Linear transformations and matrix calculus. Determinants and rank. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
MATH-M 310 Special Topics in Mathematics (1-3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or permission of the instructor. Study of selected topics in mathematics. Topics vary from semester to semester.
MATH-M 311 Calculus III (3-5 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or Instructor Consent. Elementary geometry of 2, 3, and n-space; functions of several variables; partial differentiation; minimum and maximum problems; and multiple integration.
MATH-M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or Instructor Consent. Ordinary differential equations of first order and linear equations of higher order with applications, series solutions, operational methods, Laplace transforms, and numerical techniques. A student may not receive credit for both MATH-M 313 and 343.
MATH-M 347 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or permission of instructor. Injective and surjective functions; inverse functions; composition; reflexive, symmetric, and transitive relations; equivalence relations; sets including complements, products, and power sets; cardinality; introductory logic including truth tables and quantification; elementary techniques of proof including induction and recursion; counting techniques; graphs and trees; discrete probability.
MATH-M 360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216. C: MATH-M 311. Introduction to mathematical theory of probability. Probability models, combinatorial problems, conditional probability and independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, repeated Bernoulli trials, gambler's ruin problems, moments, moment generating functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, and applications.
MATH-M 366 Elements of Statistical Inference (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 360. Sampling distributions (Chi square, t and F distributions), order statistical decisions, and inference. Hypothesis-testing concepts, Neyman-Pearson Lemma, likelihood ratio tests, power of tests. Point estimation, method of moments, maximum likelihood, Cramer-Rao bound, properties of estimators. Interval estimation, applications. Regression, correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.
MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303. Study of groups, rings, field extensions, with applications to linear transformations.
MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 403. Study of groups, rings, fields extensions, with applications to linear transformations.
MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, and MATH-M 311 or instructor consent. Modern theory of real number system, limits, functions, sequences and series, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, and special topics.
MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 413. Continuation of MATH-M 413. Functions of several variables, Taylor series, extreme values. Manifolds in Euclidean space, Implicit Function Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem. Divergence Theorem and other classical theorems of vector calculus. Special topics.
MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 413. Algebra and geometry of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, power series, integrations, calculus of residues, conformal mapping. Application to physics.
MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, MATH-M 311, and MATH-M 360 which may be taken concurrently or with instructor consent. Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth. Suitable for secondary school teachers.
MATH-M 448 Mathematical Models and Applications II (3 cr.) Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth.
MATH-M 463 Introduction to Probability 1 (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 311 Counting techniques, the meaning of probability. Random experiments, conditional probability, independence. Random variables, expected values and standard deviations, moment generating functions, important discrete and continuous distributions. Poisson processes. Multivariate distributions, basic limit laws such as the central limit theorem.
MATH-M 466 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 463 Rigorous mathematical treatment of problems in sampling and statistical inference. Sufficient statistics, exponential distributions, monotone likelihood ratio, most powerful tests, minimum variance estimates, shortest confidence intervals, linear models and analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.
MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, MATH-M 313 or MATH-M 343, and MATH-M 311 or instructor consent. INFO-I 101 and INFO-I 210. Interpolation and approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, solution of nonlinear equations, acceleration and extrapolation, solution of systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, initial and boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations, and computer programs applying these numerical methods.
MATH-M 216 Calculus II (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 215 Calculus I or equivalent, or by permission of the instructor. Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications, techniques of integration, infinite series.
MATH-T 109 Mathematics for Elementary Education I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M118 or MATH-M 125. Fall, Spring. Introduction to problem-solving, including use of patterns and Venn diagrams; study of various numeration systems; whole numbers, fraction, and decimal algorithms with manipulatives; ratio; percent; logic. Open only to elementary education majors. Does not count towards divisional distribution requirement.
MATH-T 110 Mathematics for Elementary Education II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 118 or MATH-M 125. Fall, Spring. Emphasis on geometry with use of manipulatives; study of plane figures and solids. Discussion of area, volume, symmetry, perimeter, tesselation, constructions with mira and compass, congruence, similarity, probability, statistics. Open only to elementary education majors. Does not count toward divisional distribution requirement.
MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 303 or equivalent. A study of the central aspects of two-dimensional Euclidean geometry from historical and axiomatic points of view as well as through hands-on and/or computer-based exploration of geometric concepts and constructions.
MATH-T 601 Topics in Algebra (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. This course will cover core topics in Algebra, including Group Theory, Ring Theory, Field Theory, Commutative and Noncommutative Algebra, Number Theory, and other topics in Algebra.
MATH-T 610 Topics in Analysis (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. This course will cover graduate-level knowledge in Analysis applications, including Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Fourier Analysis, and other topics in Analysis.
MATH-T 620 Topics in Topology/Geometry (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Students will develop graduate-level knowledge in essential concepts of Topology/Geometry including topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry, Point set topology, Differential Topology, Differential Geometry, and other topics in Topology/Geometry.
MATH-T 640 Topics in Differential Equations and Applications (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. Students will develop graduate-level knowledge in Differential Equations and Applications including Numerical Methods, Mathematics of Finance, Graph Theory, Mathematical Physics, and other topics.
MATH-T 650 Topics in Probability/Statistics (3 cr.) Online Collaborative Course. This course will cover graduate-level knowledge of key concepts of Probability/Statistics.
MATH-Y 398 Internship in Professional Practice (1 - 3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. Internship with businesses requiring applied mathematics (or pure mathematics) projects.
MICR-J 200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215 and PHSL-P 215 or equivalent, or by permission of the instructor. For students of the baccalaureate curricula in the School of Nursing and in the Division of Allied Health Sciences; others by consent of instructor. Concurrent or previous registration in MICR-J 201 Microbiology Laboratory is recommended. Basic principles of microbiology, cell biology and epidemiology. Consideration of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease; immunology and host-defense mechanisms.
MICR-J 201 Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr.) C: MICR-J 200. Bacteriological techniques: microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, identification. Biology of microorganisms: action of anti-microbial agents. Representative immunological reactions: blood typing, bacterial agglutination, precipitin reaction, immune lysis. Virology: bacteriophage, animal viruses, viral hem agglutination and cytopathogenic effects. Recognition of pathogenic fungi and animal parasites.
MICR-M 310 Microbiology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211 and CHEM-C 105. Application of fundamental biological principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment.
MICR-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211; CHEM-C 105. C: MICR-M 310. Audio-tutorial laboratory of exercises and demonstrations to yield proficiency in principles and techniques of cultivation and utilization of microorganisms under aseptic conditions.
MICR-M 320 Environmental and Public Health Microbiology (3-5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211, MICR-M 310. Introduction to basic concepts in environmental microbiology, public health microbiology, and epidemiology. Significance of waterborne pathogenic microorganisms and indicators. Importance of drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment. Introduction to foodborne pathogens and foodborne infections.
PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 104, ANAT-A 215. Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in mammalian organisms.
PHSL-P 416 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. How animals work. Principles of physiology via the comparative method: functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, excretory and related functions examined through examples of vertebrate and invertebrate animals that have unusual abilities or best exemplify these physiological principles.
PHSL-P 418 Laboratory in Comparative Animal Physiology (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211. C: PHSL-P 416. Laboratory experiments using a variety of animals to illustrate physiological principles.
PHYS-P 100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.) No credit in this course will be given for students who have already passed PHYS-P 201-202 or PHYS-P 221-222. This course develops concepts in physics and places them in the context of our modern, technological world. Topics include motion, gravity, sound, optics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and elements of quantum phenomena. Cannot be substituted for physics courses explicitly designated in specified curricula.
PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 or high school equivalent. Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions.
PHYS-P 202 General Physics II (3-5 cr.) P: PHYS-P 201. lab fee Electricity and magnetism; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to concepts of relativity, quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
PHYS-P 221 Physics I (3-5 cr.) C: MATH-M 215. Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
PHYS-P 222 Physics II (3-5 cr.) P: MATH-M215, PHYS-P 221. Primarily electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics.
PHYS-P 301 Physics III (3 cr.) P: PHYS-P 201 or PHYS-P 222; and MATH-M 215, which may be taken concurrently with consent of instructor. Third semester of a three-semester sequence. Special theory of relativity; introduction to quantum physics; atomic, nuclear, condensed matter, and elementary particle physics. Intended for science and mathematics majors. Three lecture-discussion periods each week.
PHYS-P 309 Modern Physics Laboratory (2-3 cr.) C: PHYS-P 301 Fundamental experiments in physics with emphasis on modern physics. The course aims to develop basic laboratory skills and data analysis techniques.
PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics (3 cr.) P: PHYS-P 201 or consent of instructor. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and by-products; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise; particulate matter in atmosphere.
PHYS-S 406 Research Project (1 - 6 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor. Research participation in group or independent project under the supervision of a faculty member in departmental research areas; or topic agreed upon between the student and supervisor.
PLSC-B 203 Survey of the Plant Kingdom (5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 or equivalent. Survey of various groups of plants, including their structure, behavior, life histories, classification, and economic importance.
PLSC-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants (5 cr.) P: One introductory biology course. For those desiring a broad, practical knowledge of common wild and cultivated plants.
SSCI-S 100 Strategies for Success in College Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Mathematics Placement Test (ALEKS score of 11 to 30). Students will develop strategies for learning and retaining college level mathematical concepts and procedures. Techniques for overcoming math anxiety and test anxiety will also be learned. Appropriate mathematical content will be taught to provide the students the opportunity to practice their new learning strategies and test-taking techniques. Upon completion of this course students will be well equipped for success in their first college credit mathematics course.
SSCI-S 105 Freshman Seminar in Natural and Mathematical Sciences (1 cr.) Fall. Small-class experience with faculty instructor. Introduction to college-level projects in thinking, research, and writing in a small-group context. Topics will vary. Open only to freshmen.
SSCI-S 410 Interdisciplinary BA Seminar (3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing. For students in the School of Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Interdisciplinary variable topics for students completing a bachelor of arts. This course integrates diverse fields of knowledge upon analyzing local, national, and/or global issues. Students will work collaboratively to develop effective, interdisciplinary approaches to addressing enduring problems.
SSCI-S 425 Capstone in General Studies (1-3 cr.) P: Senior class standing. The capstone experience allows each student to assess their experience with the general studies program. Students will: demonstrate accomplishment of learning outcomes, analyze and evaluate their general studies experience across the three content areas, examine their career and intellectual interests, and develop a plan for life-long learning.
SSCI-S 430 Professional Practice for General Studies (1 - 6 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work. Evaluation by employer and instructor or school dean. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
SUST-C 301 Fundamentals of Sustainability Studies (3 cr.) This course introduces the systems-oriented framework that defines sustainability studies while at the same time encouraging and empowering students to tackle the complex socio-environmental issues confronting our communities and the world.
SUST-S 201 Foundations of Sustainability (3 cr.) This course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary framework within which students can study the foundations of sustainability, and learn how to apply this knowledge to the development and implementation of sustainable valves, practices, technologies and strategies. It emphasizes interconnections between environment, economy and security.
SUST-S 305 Topics in Environmental Chemistry (3 cr.) P: 3 credit hours of CHEM or SUST or junior standing. The course is organized in such a way that students will learn the basic principles of chemistry that underly most common environmental issues, including global warming, air pollution, ocean acidification and environmental contamination. Additionally, the course will explore the complex interrelationships among the physical, chemical, biological, agricultural, cultural, economic, and political forces that shape the environment of the world in which we live. Through an enhanced understanding of the chemical aspects of these issues, students will gain increased environmental awareness.
SUST-S 400 Energy Sources and Needs (3 cr.) Renewable and non-renewable energy resources, their origins, society's needs and usage, environmental impacts of use and production, and future directions in energy technologies. Also may include study of non-energy resources including metallic and nonmetallic resources.
SUST-S 491 Internship in Sustainability (3 cr.) P: Junior or senior students in the School of Sciences. By permission. Involves placement in a business, not-for-profit agency or governmental unit to give student hands on experience working with sustainability in a practical setting.
ZOOL-Z 315 Developmental Anatomy (5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 122 (or equivalent) or BIOL-L 211, BIOL-L 203. Comparative study of the structure and development of vertebrates, including man.

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