This course is a survey of American history from the first British settlements c. 1585 to the end of Reconstruction in 1876 and explores the most important events, ideas, and people that created the foundations of the American nation. This course fulfills the requirements for the elementary teacher's certificate.
Readings, research, and discussions in seminar format to illuminate problems of historical and contemporary significance in areas of special faculty competence. Covers topics related to U.S. history before 1789. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours under different subtitles.
Reading courses for upper division students of high standing.
May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.
An introduction to moral problems that arise in contemporary business practice and the ethical frameworks proposed to resolve them. Topics will include areas such as truth-telling and integrity; social responsibility; property rights and their limitations; and justice in personnel and labor practices.
An introduction to the main concepts, assumptions, problems and texts of one or more Asian philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
The course will teach Spanish terminology and basic grammar related to medical patients, including vocabulary for diagnosis and treatment.
This course will involve students in small consulting projects intended to illustrate practical biostatistical problems.
Composition and Communication I is the first course in a two-course sequence designed to engage students in composing and communicating ideas using speech, writing, and visuals. Students will develop critical thinking and information literacy skills within an academic context that emphasizes the problems confronting educated citizens of the twenty- first century. Students will practice composing, critiquing, and revising ideas for audiences in oral, written, and visual formats, and will work in small groups to develop interpersonal communication skills.
