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University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) semesters indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. Service Learning courses are denoted by SL. Core Curriculum courses are denoted by the appropriate designation. Click here for more information: The Core Curriculum .
 

Public Health Sciences
  

  • PHLT 5760 - Ethnicity, Race, Class & Gender: A Multicultural Public Health Perspective

    This seminar-style course explores contemporary perspectives on ethnicity, race, social class and gender, specifically how these social identities are portrayed in the public health literature, particularly in the health disparities and health equity domain.  Students are expected to demonstrate in an oral presentation and in two take-home examinations, how concepts learned in class may be used to understand, review, and critique public health research conducted in the United States and in a global context. Prerequisite(s): PHLT 5060  and PHLT 5530 . (3)
  

  • PHLT 5770 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Prevention

    This course provides an overview of evidence based approaches and concepts related to prevention strategies for chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stroke, and cancers. The issues and concerns associated with preventing these diseases in underserved and urban populations will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHLT 5020  or permission of instructor. (3)
  

  • PHLT 5780 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    This course introduces epidemiologic aspects of infectious diseases and provides information regarding prevention and control of these diseases. At the end of the course, students have an understanding of the epidemiologic aspects of infectious diseases including incidence, distribution, and pattern of disease occurrence as well as different modes of transmission and associated risk factors. They should understand the importance of surveillance systems in detecting epidemics, the application of epidemiological methods to determine the risk and associated factors, and the significance of prevention and control programs for infectious diseases. Students gain knowledge and skills in carrying out epidemic investigations through a series of case study assignments. Prerequisite(s): PHLT 5020  or permission of instructor. (3)
  

  • PHLT 5999 - Graduate Practicum and Capstone

    Internship with required culminating experience Capstone Project or Thesis. Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in public health or permission of instructor. (9)

Reading
  

  • RDNG 0992 - Reading and Study Skills

    This course is designed to provide a review of basic skills, reading and vocabulary strategies and study skills necessary for success in college. It focuses on literal and inferential comprehension, critical analysis and evaluation of college level text and fluency strategies. Instruction consists of lectures, exercises, individual tutorial, discussions and activities, such as reading challenging and complex texts, that enable students to become effective readers and to meet the demands of college reading. (3 non-degree credit hours, FaSpSu)
  

  • RDNG 0992i - Intensive Developmental Reading

    This course is designed to strengthen the reading ability and study skills of students with critical needs. Emphasis is placed on basic reading skills, reading strategies, word attack skills, vocabulary development and study skills, and individual tutorial with one extra hour of extensive skills development. (4 non-degree credit hours, FaSpSu)

Research
  

  • RSCH 2000 - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research

    This course prepares students for participation in a research program.  The objective of the course is to build competence in several areas, including: analysis of primary literature, navigation of research intensive environments, development of research goals, experimental design, and fostering productive mentor-mentee relationships. Course design includes interactive exercises, with the faculty member serving as the facilitator. Prerequisite(s):  Students must complete XCOR 1000 , XCOR 1011 /XCOR 1012 , and all required 1000 level coursework for their major before enrolling in RSCH 2000. (2)

Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
  

  • ROME 2320 - Microcontroller

    This course will cover designing and developing robotic devices, programing to perform specific tasks, embedded microcontroller in a high-level language, and testing the completed design to meet certain specifications. This course is designed to help the students to understand the basic principles of microcontrollers and their application to robotics by doing laboratory experiments. Prerequisite(s):  ENGR 2221  and ROME 2420 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 2420 - Object Oriented Programming for Robotics Applications

    This course covers C+/C++ programming, object-oriented design which may include inheritance, functions, arrays, pointers, strings, classes, data types, encapsulation, constructors, and destructors, access control, operator overloading, I/O streams, templates, virtual functions, polymorphisms, exception handling, etc. (3)
  

  • ROME 3120 - Signal and Systems

    The course covers the theoretical and practical aspect of the signal and circuit, modulation, Multiplexing different types of switching and telecommunication networks presented to support hands-on experiments.   This course emphasizes the representation, design, and analysis of continuous and discrete time signals. Topics covered: linear systems, frequency response, convolution, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Nyquist sampling theorem, Z-transform, and linear filters, modulation, Multiplexing different types of switching to support hands-on experiments. Prerequisite(s):  MATH 2030 , MATH 2080 , and MATH 2530 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 3221 - Dynamics and Controls

    The course covers the theory and practice of the dynamics and control systems. This includes kinematics, statics and dynamics of mechanical and electromechanical systems. Feedback principle, stability analysis and root locus will be covered. Different industrial control design techniques will be presented to support hands-on experiments. Prerequisite(s):  ENGR 2210 , ROME 2320 , MATH 2030 , MATH 2080 , and MATH 2530 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 3321 - Mechatronics/Robotics

    This course focuses on the design, modeling, and simulation of electromechanical systems with computational elements that are designed to achieve interactive response goals. Topics may include sensors, models and computer simulation of mechanical and electromechanical system elements, signal processing, embedded computers, control algorithms, computer interfacing, actuators, and system performance evaluation. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 3221 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 3420 - Control of Robotic Systems

    This course provides a mathematical introduction to the mechanics and control of robotic systems including robot manipulators, mobile ground robots and quadrotors. By the end of the course, students are expected to learn the fundamental concepts and core principles of nonlinear control theory and Lyapunov stability, adaptive control and robust control, and are expected to learn how to control the motion of different robotic systems such as rigid manipulators, unicycle robots and quadrotors using nonlinear controllers. Hands-on experiments and one class project, to be developed by the students by programming various control algorithms and techniques described during the course. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 3221 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 4120 - Autonomous Robotic Systems

    This course covers all aspects of mobile robot systems design and programming from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. The basic subsystems of control, localization, mapping, perception, and planning are presented. For each, the discussion will include relevant methods from applied mathematics, aspects of physics necessary in the construction of models of system and environmental behavior, and core algorithms which have proven to be valuable in a wide range of circumstances. This course will be accompanied by a large practical part in which students have the opportunity to apply the learned material in practice. After completing this course, students will have a good understanding of the major concepts in autonomous systems such as localization, planning and control. The student will be able to apply the learned concepts to real autonomous systems. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 3420 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 4221 - Robotics Sensors and Perceptions

    The principles and practices of quantitative perception (sensing) illustrated by the devices and algorithms (sensors) that implement them. Learn to critically examine the sensing requirements of robotics applications, to specify the required sensor characteristics, to analyze whether these specifications can be realized even in principle, to compare what can be realized in principle to what can actually be purchased or built, to understand the engineering factors that account for the discrepancies, and to design transducing, digitizing, and computing systems that come tolerably close to realizing the actual capabilities of available sensors. Small projects, to be developed by students, with hands-on experiments for implementation and programming of techniques, methods and algorithms projects that include different sensors, techniques and algorithms described in the course. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 4120 .  (3)
  

  • ROME 4320 - Professional Seminar

    This course discusses and presents cutting-edge open engineering problems and their possible solutions. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 4120 .  (2)
  

  • ROME 4420 - Capstone Design Project I

    This is a final year design project where student undertakes an engineering project related to robotics/mechatronics including standards and realistic constraints that include the following considerations: economic; environmental; sustainability; manufacturability; constructability; ethical; health and safety; social; and political. These projects involve creative conception, design, development, construction, and evaluation. Students work in small groups under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Progress reports are required in two semesters. The students must submit a report, an oral presentation and demonstration are also required at the end of the capstone design projects. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 2320 , ROME 3120 , ROME 3321 , and ROME 3420 .  (1)
  

  • ROME 4430 - Capstone Design Project II

    This is a final year design project where student undertakes an engineering project related to robotics/mechatronics including standards and realistic constraints that include the following considerations: economic; environmental; sustainability; manufacturability; constructability; ethical; health and safety; social; and political. These projects involve creative conception, design, development, construction, and evaluation. Students work in small groups under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Progress reports are required in two semesters. The students must submit a report, an oral presentation and demonstration are also required at the end of the capstone design projects. Prerequisite(s):  ROME 2320 , ROME 3120 , ROME 3321 , and ROME 3420 .  (3)

Sales and Marketing
  

  • SMKT 2020 - Introduction to Graphic Design

    (ART 2020 ) An introduction to visual communication graphics and design with an emphasis on printed materials. Illustrative graphics, symbol/logo design, typography, layout principles systems, camera-ready art and the use of computer technology are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSp)
  

  • SMKT 2050 - Principles of Marketing

    Nature and scope of modern marketing management; outlines the areas in which decisions are made in developing and implementing price, distribution, product, and promotion strategies. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSpSu)
  

  • SMKT 3060 - Marketing Strategy

    Marketing problems analyzed and decisions reached, emphasizing the management point of view. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  and ACCT 1010  or permission of chairperson. (3, Fa)
  

  • SMKT 3090 - Customer Relationship Management

    (MGMT 3090 ) The course will help students identify actions that businesses use to categorize and address customers effectively through the use of information and technology. This will also help students learn the benefits of knowing customers more intimately and show them how information can be used to increase revenues, satisfaction, and profitability. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 3350 - Marketing Research

    Analysis of marketing problems and basic research designs. Included topics: basic data collection methods; formulation of problems; sources of information; composition of data collection forms; design of samples; tabulation of data; analysis of data; preparation of reports. Actual problems and cases are utilized. Application of marketing research is related to product, place, price, promotion, other areas of marketing. Computer programs may be utilized to solve some problems. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 , ECON 2070 , or permission of the chairperson. (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 3500 - Personal Selling

    This course will focus on personal selling presentations and relationship development. Students will examine consultative selling techniques and relationship management strategy in order to add value through selling. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  (3, Fa)
  

  • SMKT 3530 - Sales Force Management

    (MGMT 3530 ) Organization, communications process, group influences, forecasting, recruiting, training, design, motivation, supervision, compensation, control of sales organizations. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  (3, Fa)
  

  • SMKT 3550 - Consumer Behavior

    Consumer attitudes, motivations, reactions in market, drawing on marketing, economics, psychology, sociology, theories. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 3600 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    Emphasis is upon integrated promotional programs. The study of the advertiser, the agency, the media, and their functions as matched with consumer behavior. Advertising, public relations, personal selling, promotional packaging, along with many other sales stimulating methods and techniques are covered. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050  (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 3700 - Multivariate Data Analysis

    This course will focus on advanced marketing research methods (multivariate data analysis techniques). Students will examine various multivariate techniques and apply them to managerial marketing situations and research questions. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 , ECON 2070 , and ECON 2080  or [MATH 1020  (STAT 2010 ) and STAT 2021 ]. (3, Fa)
  

  • SMKT 4000 - Sales and Marketing Seminar

    A survey of topics/issues of current interest in marketing. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of the chairperson. (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 4010S - Leadership Seminar

    (MGMT 4010S ) One of the key aspects of management is its focus on leadership. For centuries the concept of whether leaders are “born or made” has been a subject of debate. Students will be required to read between three to five current books on key management topics and they will be required to analyze the leadership concepts and impacts on the leader’s organization. Additionally, student will be required to read and analyze specific cases in leadership and to conduct a research term paper on a key topic in this area. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. (3, Sp)
  

  • SMKT 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. (0, FaSp)

Secondary Education
  

  • EDSC 4061T - Student Teaching (Middle School and Secondary Education Majors)

    This course includes: (a) Observation and participation in the classroom; (b) Full-time participation in instructional activities and other teaching assignments; and (c) Readings and experiences in classroom management and teaching techniques. Concurrent enrollment with Student Teaching Seminar. Prerequisite(s): Admitted into TEP, Passed Praxis Specialty Area and must have taken Praxis PLT. (9, FaSp)
  

  • EDSC 4150 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

    At the completion of this course, the student will be able to support students’ reading of content area texts through the implementation of vocabulary and comprehension strategies. Text readability and text structure are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admitted into TEP (3, Sp)

Sociology
  

  • SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology

    This course offers students the opportunity to develop their sociological imaginations through studying the patterns and regularities of social behavior, the structure and organization of society, social institutions, socialization, and social change. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
  

  • SOCI 1015 - Popular Culture and Society

    This course examines the intersection of popular culture, society, and the individual. It provides students with the opportunity to gain a base, introductory sociological understanding of the role of popular culture in local settings, youth subcultures, American society, consumer culture, and the burgeoning globalization of popular culture, most notably through the rapid growth of technology and its enormous social impact. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
  

  • SOCI 2010 - Social Problems

    This course examines societal and cultural conflicts and dilemmas through the use of the principles of sociology, most especially critical analysis. Topics generally include poverty and inequality, health and health care, issues confronting families, and social problems associated with government and economic change. The course emphasizes formulating plausible, compassionate, and just solutions to social problems. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
  

  • SOCI 2020 - Introduction to Criminology

    This course examines the nature, location, and impact of crime in the United States by exploring a broad range of issues related to criminology. Topics focused on within the course include the historical foundations of crime, the theoretical underpinnings of criminality, how we measure criminal acts, the development of criminal careers, the various typologies of offenders and victims and a critical analysis of public policies concerning crime control in society. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
  

  • SOCI 2040 - Sociology of Gender

    (WMST 2040 ) This introduction to the sociological study of gender addresses the social processes of learning gender identities, the role of gender identities in shaping society, and the relationship between gender and power. Topics include theoretical approaches to the study of gender, gender dynamics in various social institutions, and the intersection of gender with other social identities such as class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. In addition, the course explores the variation in gender identities across social groups, time, place, and sexual identity. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course or WMST 1030  and instructor’s permission. (3)
  

  • SOCI 2042 - Deviance

    This survey course explores the establishment and maintenance of deviant categories, the motivations behind deviant behavior, formal and informal means of identifying deviants, the effect of institutionalization upon the deviant, and how deviants attempt to avoid a label society places upon them. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
  

  • SOCI 2050 - Sociology of the Family

    This course is a detailed examination of the structure, process, and functioning of the family; it also identifies crises facing the family. Included are a study of cross-cultural variations in family relationships, marriage patterns and processes and family functions. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
  

  • SOCI 2060 - Race and Ethnic Relations

    (AADS 2060 ) This course is concerned with examining issues, problems, and research findings on race, ethnic, and minority group relations. Emphasis is on U.S. Black-White relations, American ethnic groups, religious conflict, and racial and ethnic group contacts in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
  

  • SOCI 2500 - Reading and Writing for Sociology

    This course prepares students for upper level sociology courses by offering practice in active reading skills and instruction in the procedures and conventions for research and writing in the discipline of sociology. Topics include reading for deep learning, finding and evaluating secondary resources, and writing various types of sociological papers such as essays for tests, critical reviews, reaction papers, and literature reviews. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1010  ; RDNG 0992 , if required; a “C” or better in ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010 , or a “D” or better in ENGL 1020   (3, FOUNDATIONS/Advanced Rhetoric and Composition)
  

  • SOCI 2530 - Introduction to Research Methods

    This course provides students with an introduction to fundamental concepts and skills involved in evaluating and conducting social science research, as well as ethical issues surrounding social research. Students will gain basic insight into research methods through the process of conducting small research projects and developing a research proposal. Students will learn about the following methodologies: basic statistical manipulation of secondary data, survey methods, ethnographic observation, life history, focus group research, and evaluation research. Course is offered in conjunction with one credit Statistical Software lab course. Prerequisites: SOCI 2500 , MATH 1020  (STAT 2010 ) Corequisite: SOCI 2530L  (3)
  

  • SOCI 2530L - Statistical Software Lab

    Students apply statistical analysis employing statistical software. Students manipulate data to answer sociological questions. Students learn to create a data set and to use existing data sets, to execute a range of statistical operations using SPSS, to recode data, to create various graphical representations of data, to select cases and create subsamples, and to test hypotheses. Students will work with both existing public datasets as well as create their own smaller dataset. Prerequisite: MATH 1020  (STAT 2010 ) (1)
  

  • SOCI 3010 - Sociology of Education

    (XCOR 3010 ) The course addresses the processes and patterns in educational systems. Its focus is on identifying, analyzing, and solving community educational problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 1010   (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
  

  • SOCI 3011 - Global Social Change

    (XCOR 3020 ). This course offers students the opportunity to develop a sociological understanding of what it means to live in a global society. Theories about global social and economic interconnections, including sociological theories of globalization, are used to examine how social structures, social institutions, and social change are experienced differently throughout the world. Special emphasis is placed on inequalities engendered by globalization and global social change, including unequal power relationships among social groups, social classes, and regions throughout the world. (3)
  

  • SOCI 3020 - Political Sociology

    This course focuses on the nature of power, sources of authority, functions of the state, types of political systems, political culture, political socialization, community power structure studies, the nature of individual participation in the political system, political development and change, and political violence. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
  

  • SOCI 3025 - African American Urban Life

    (AADS 3025 ) This interdisciplinary course examines African Americans as agents in shaping the urban experience in the United States. The central focus of the course will be the development of cultural, social, religious, economic, educational and political institutions. Examples will be drawn from among communities such as Harlem, NY, the Central Avenue district of Los Angeles, Chicago’s south side, and the Auburn Avenue district of Atlanta, as well as others. Prerequisite: Any sociology course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
  

  • SOCI 3030 - Sociological Theory

    This course, formulated in socio-historical context, addresses the major theoretical paradigms within, and the major contributors to, the development of sociological theory. Prerequisite: SOCI 1010  (3)
  

  • SOCI 3035 - Sociology of Mental Health

    This course considers issues ranging from serious mental disorders to subjective indicators of quality of life. The focus is on research and theory pertaining to social processes and mental health functioning. Prerequisite: SOCI 1010  (3)
  

  • SOCI 3040 - Population and Society

    (XCOR 3020 ) This course addresses the principles of population analysis in a global context, most especially as they assess rates of birth, death, and migration. Additional topics include issues of differential health, education, occupation, life expectancy, and life span. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
  

  • SOCI 3060 - Sociology of Aging

    This course is a survey of problems of aging and mortality, with a special emphasis on sociological perspectives within gerontology. Prerequisite: SOCI 1010  (3)
  

  • SOCI 3070 - Medical Sociology

    This course provides a sociological perspective on issues in health care and health care delivery for students preparing for any health care profession. Prerequisite: SOCI 1010  (3)
  

  • SOCI 3100 - Social Policy

    This course is an analysis of social policy developments in the United States, and how said relate to international perceptions of the U.S. Contemporary and futuristic social policies are also examined. Prerequisite: Any 1000 level sociology course. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4020 - Urban Sociology

    Urban sociology is the study of the origin and growth of cities, including the following topics: patterns of social organization and lifestyles in urban areas, metropolitan structure, suburbanization, and major metropolitan problems, including housing, finance, education, and “white flight.” The U.S. urban experience is emphasized. Additional focus is placed on world-wide comparative urban situations. Prerequisites: Any 1000 level sociology course, and junior or senior standing, or instructor’s permission. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4025 - Health Disparities

    The purpose of this course is to examine the interrelationships of social factors influencing health disparities across social groups. Theory, research, and policy will be used to explore topics related to community health and health disparities among populations. Prerequisite: SOCI 3070 , or instructor’s permission. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4080 - Race, Class and Gender Inequality

    (WMST 4080 ) This course is about social inequality. It addresses the causes and effects of crystallized, historical, institutional, procedural, systemic, unequal distribution of desirable but scarce values among ranked population groupings (social strata), with major attention given to this social phenomenon within urban industrial society. Prerequisites: Any 1000 level sociology course or WMST 1020, and junior or senior standing or instructor’s permission. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4081 - Guided Readings in Sociology

    This category of courses is open only to majors; non-majors must receive the approval of the departmental head. Course content is dependent upon faculty discretion. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, permission of instructor, and permission of departmental head. (1)
  

  • SOCI 4082 - Guided Readings in Sociology

    This category of courses is open only to majors; non-majors must receive the approval of the departmental head. Course content is dependent upon faculty discretion. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, permission of instructor, and permission of departmental head. (2)
  

  • SOCI 4083 - Guided Readings in Sociology

    This category of courses is open only to majors; non-majors must receive the approval of the departmental head. Course content is dependent upon faculty discretion. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, permission of instructor, and permission of departmental head. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4700 - Seminar in Health, Medicine & Society

    This course is a capstone course for those students pursuing a B.A. in Sociology who are in the Health, Medicine and Society Concentration. The course will work to synthesize their knowledge from a wide variety of subject matters in which they have taken courses, all of which have revolved around behavioral and social aspects of health, illness, disease, and medicine. These include health disparities, mental health, aging, chronic illness, and the health care system, among others. Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements of Health, Medicine & Society Concentration except SOCI 4025 , SOCI 4950  and SOCI 4903 , with at least a C. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4800 - Crime and Social Justice Seminar

    This course is a summary, or capstone course, for those students pursuing a B.A. in Sociology who are in the Crime and Social Justice Concentration.  Through seminar discussions and projects students in the course will integrate knowledge regarding criminology, deviance, structural forces impacting crime and responses to crime, and critical analysis of social institutions and public policy affecting crime, control and society.  Instructors adopt a specific focus each semester that synthesizes material and skills encompassed in the Crime and Social Justice Concentration. Prerequisites:  SOCI 1010 , SOCI 2042  or SOCI 2020 , SOCI 2530  (or related Research Methods course from another discipline). (3)
  

  • SOCI 4810 - Special Topics in Sociology

    Seminar offering an in-depth, research-intensive exploration of a narrow field of sociological inquiry.  Topics vary by semester according to faculty and student interest. Prerequisite:  3 semester hours in sociology and completion of a research methods course in sociology or a related discipline. 3
  

  • SOCI 4820 - Methods Seminar

    This course is an in-depth, research-intensive exploration of a particular sociological research method.  Students will study the methodology in question, examine examples of research employing the method, and practice utilizing the method through a major research project.  Topics vary by semester according to faculty and student interest. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in sociology and completion of one of the following research methods courses: SOCI 2530 , PSCI 2010 , PSYC 2020 , PHLT 3004 , MSCM 3600 , or CMST 3020 . (3)
  

  • SOCI 4901 - Independent Study

    For advanced majors only. Students conduct an independent research project with the guidance of an instructor. Students will plan and conduct an original research project, culminating in a scholarly paper or presentation. Students should make plans to enroll in this course at least one semester prior to enrollment, including arranging supervision by an instructor with expertise in the student’s area of interest. Prerequisites: SOCI 2530 , SOCI 2530L  and SOCI 3030 , as well as permission of instructor and departmental head. (1)
  

  • SOCI 4902 - Independent Study

    For advanced majors only. Students conduct an independent research project with the guidance of an instructor. Students will plan and conduct an original research project, culminating in a scholarly paper or presentation. Students should make plans to enroll in this course at least one semester prior to enrollment, including arranging supervision by an instructor with expertise in the student’s area of interest. Prerequisites: SOCI 2530 , SOCI 2530L  and SOCI 3030 , as well as permission of instructor and departmental head. (2)
  

  • SOCI 4903 - Independent Study

    For advanced majors only. Students conduct an independent research project with the guidance of an instructor. Students will plan and conduct an original research project, culminating in a scholarly paper or presentation. Students should make plans to enroll in this course at least one semester prior to enrollment, including arranging supervision by an instructor with expertise in the student’s area of interest. Prerequisites: SOCI 2530 , SOCI 2530L  and SOCI 3030 , as well as permission of instructor and departmental head. (3)
  

  • SOCI 4950 - Senior Capstone Internship

    Senior Capstone requires majors to apply what they’ve learned through the program by combining a student internship with class sessions that guide students through the process of creating a research proposal based on the work they are doing at their internship site. Additionally, this class will prepare students for life after graduation with workshops covering academic and professional pursuits, interpersonal relationships, financial literacy, and other relevant topics related to the transition from college student to college graduate. Prerequisite(s): Senior Status as a Sociology major and internship approved by start of the semester. (3, ENGAGEMENTS/Senior Capstone)
  

  • SOCI 4999 - Senior Comprehensives.

    (0)

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish

    Introduction to Spanish grammar and vocabulary for basic communication in the language. Students will be given ample opportunity to express themselves in Spanish, both orally and in writing. All four language skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening will be developed and various aspects of Spanish culture will also be presented. (3, FaSpSu)
  

  • SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish

    A continuation of Spanish 1010.  Students will continue to study Spanish grammar and vocabulary for basic communication in the language. Students will be given ample opportunity to express themselves in Spanish, both orally and in writing. All four language skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening will be developed and various aspects of Spanish culture will also be presented. (3, FaSpSu)
  

  • SPAN 1090 - Conversation and Culture

    This course is organized around the communicative approach and the dissemination of cultural ideas. The communicative approach emphasizes communication in the language while at the same time practicing key grammar concepts. Students will review grammar concepts learned in SPAN 1010 -SPAN 1020  or the equivalent and enhance their knowledge of these concepts through specific communication goals. They will further these communication skills by using the language to learn about key cultural concepts of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: minimum placement exam score (see departmental policy). (3)
  

  • SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish

    Review of grammar and further development of language skills in reading, writing, conversation and listening comprehension. Hispanic and pre- Hispanic cultures are presented through short stories (first semester). Continued development of the four language skills with intensive, in-depth study of the Spanish subjunctive. Short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis upon literary and cultural analysis (2nd. semester) (3-3, FaSp)
  

  • SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish

    Review of grammar and further development of language skills in reading, writing, conversation and listening comprehension. Hispanic and pre- Hispanic cultures are presented through short stories (first semester). Continued development of the four language skills with intensive, in-depth study of the Spanish subjunctive. Short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis upon literary and cultural analysis (2nd. semester) (3-3, FaSp)
  

  • SPAN 2051 - Spanish for Medical Personnel

    This course provides a foundation of knowledge and experience for health care providers, enabling better communication with the Hispanic community. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a health care context. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Spanish will be spoken at all times in class. Prerequisite: SPAN 1020  or equivalent. (3)
  

  • SPAN 2052 - Intermediate Spanish for Medical Personnel

    This course builds upon SPAN 2051  and provides a foundation of knowledge and experience for health care providers, enabling better communication with the Hispanic community. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a health care context. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Spanish will be spoken at all times in class. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2051  or equivalent (3)
  

  • SPAN 2061 - Spanish for Business I

    A study of Spanish in its application to business, including terminology with respect to office procedures and international marketing. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in the context of the business world. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Spanish will be spoken at all times in class. Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 1020  or equivalent (3)
  

  • SPAN 2062 - Spanish for Business II

    This course builds upon SPAN 2061  and will provide the student with the necessary skills to function effectively within the Spanish business world in the United States, as well as in Spanish speaking countries. Attention will be placed on culture, since the business world in Latin America and Spain, works differently from that of the United States.  Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in Spanish. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 2061  or equivalent (3)
  

  • SPAN 3001 - Advanced Grammar and Composition

    Intensive review of grammar. Emphasis on verbs, idioms, the subjunctive, and the spoken language. Readings and compositions will include literatures of lesser known cultures in the Americas and the Hispanic world. Prerequisites: SPAN 2010 - SPAN 2020  or permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3002 - Advanced Grammar and Composition

    Intensive review of grammar. Emphasis on verbs, idioms, the subjunctive, and the spoken language. Readings and compositions will include literatures of lesser known cultures in the Americas and the Hispanic world. Prerequisites: SPAN 2010 - SPAN 2020  or permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3009 - Readings in Spanish Literature

    Readings and literary analysis of Spanish (Peninsular) literature and its socio-historical context, from the Middle Ages through the 20th. Century, with special attention to the Black presence on the Iberian Peninsula and in Spanish literature, and to women writers through the centuries. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3010 - Readings in Spanish American Literature

    The development of Spanish America as seen in its literature, from the Popol Vuh through the Romantics, Modernists, the novel of social protest, and contemporary authors. Emphasis is upon the development of reading competencies in preparation for enrollment in advanced literature courses. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3011 - Advanced Conversation

    Conversation based on texts, videos, and Web-based sources. Analysis of cultural and some literary texts. Prerequisites: SPAN 2010 -SPAN 2020  or permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3012 - Advanced Conversation

    Conversation based on texts, videos, and Web-based sources. Analysis of cultural and some literary texts. Prerequisites: SPAN 2010 -SPAN 2020  or permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3021 - Spanish Civilization

    This course gives an overview of the geography, history, and cultural production of Spain and serves as an introduction to the socio-historic context of Spanish literature taught in more advanced classes required for majors and minors. Pre-requisites: SPAN 2020  or the equivalent; or placement test score of 3000. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3030 - Hispanic Culture I: Film, Art, and Music in Spain and Spanish America-Part 1: Medieval to Eighteenth Century

    The course explores the literature, history, art and music in Spain and Spanish America from the medieval period to the eighteenth century as well as representations of these periods and places in film. It is organized chronologically and alternates between Spain and Spanish America. Taught in English. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3031 - Hispanic Culture II: Literature, Film, Art, and Music-Part 2: Nineteenth Century to the Present

    This is a unique interdisciplinary multimedia course that explores the literature, history and culture of Spain and Spanish America through film, music and art from the Nineteenth Century to the present. Taught in English, this course reflects a synthesis of critical analysis and interpretations of the chronological presentations in texts and media. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3060 - Spanish for Medical Interpreters

    This course covers topics necessary to the field of medical Spanish interpreting.  Topics covered include: medical interpreting, medical terminology, ethics, cultural competencies, HIPAA law, Title VI and the Affordable Care Act, and national (NCIHC, IMIA, CHIA)  and Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards. Focus will be given to privacy concerns and the ethical guidelines of interpreting in a medical setting.  The course is designed to help students understand the role and boundaries of the medical interpreter in healthcare settings. Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 2051  and SPAN 2052 . (3)
  

  • SPAN 3110 - Survey of Spanish Literature

    Main authors and literary trends from the Cantar de Mio Cid to 1650 (first semester). Main authors and literary trends from 1700 to the present (second semester) (3)
  

  • SPAN 3120 - Survey of Spanish Literature

    Main authors and literary trends from the Cantar de Mio Cid to 1650 (first semester). Main authors and literary trends from 1700 to the present (second semester) (3)
  

  • SPAN 3130 - Survey of Spanish American Literature

    Main authors and literary trends from the Popol Vuh through Romanticism (first semester). Main authors and literary trends from Modernismo and Realismo to the present (second semester) (3)
  

  • SPAN 3140 - Survey of Spanish American Literature

    Main authors and literary trends from the Popol Vuh through Romanticism (first semester). Main authors and literary trends from Modernismo and Realismo to the present (second semester) (3)
  

  • SPAN 3540 - Spanish-American Novel

    Development of the Spanish American novel as it correlates to Spanish American history, with emphasis upon the twentieth century. (3)
  

  • SPAN 3550 - Spanish-American Poetry

    Indigenous poetry through the twentieth century with emphasis upon trends and major figures since 1888. (3)
  

  • SPAN 4010 - Cinematic Representations of Hispanic Literature

    This course focuses on texts of Spain and Spanish America that have been made into movies. These texts range from the medieval period to the twentieth century and represent canonical contributions to Hispanic literature. Each of the eight texts will be compared and contrasted with their film renditions. The comparisons will yield much discussion and edification about Hispanic literature, history, and culture. Prerequisites: 6 hours of Spanish beyond SPAN 2020 , a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • SPAN 4015 - Spanish American Women Writers

    (WMST 4015 ) The course explores poetry, short stories, and novels by women of the Spanish-speaking countries of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean from the Spanish conquest of America to contemporary Spanish America with special attention to the situation of women in different historical contexts and women’s movements in Spanish America. Prerequisites: 6 hours of Spanish beyond SPAN 2020 , a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • SPAN 4016 - Women Writers of Spain

    (WMST 4016 ) The course explores literature and socio-historic contexts of writing by women from the eighth-century Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula to twenty-first-century Spain. Students will read poetry, drama, essays, and novels by Spanish women and learn about women’s movements and women’s situations in Spain from medieval times to the present. Prerequisites: 6 hours of Spanish beyond SPAN 2020 , a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • SPAN 4031 - Directed Readings in Spanish

    Readings in an area of Spanish literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student that is not covered by a current course. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department head. (1)
  

  • SPAN 4032 - Directed Readings in Spanish

    Readings in an area of Spanish literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student that is not covered by a current course. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department head. (2)
  

  • SPAN 4033 - Directed Readings in Spanish

    Readings in an area of Spanish literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student that is not covered by a current course. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department head. (3)
 

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