Apr 16, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


      Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in Safari which can be accessed through the Wildcat Connection, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information. The registration handbook will assist you in navigating through Safari and is available online at www.cwu.edu/registrar, click on Registration Handbook and then 2012-2013 Registration Handbook, a copy is also available in Registrar Services or your university center office.    

 

Africana and Black Studies

  
  • ABS 110 - Expressive African American Culture


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary exploration of a variety of perspectives in African American folk culture, from oral expressions developed during slavery to contemporary rap and stand-up comedy. The course includes an overview of the worldwide contribution of black oral performative art.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Literature and Humanities
  
  • ABS 201 - Introduction to Africana Studies Before 1865


    Description:
    A survey of African American studies from 1400 to 1865 which traces the development of African Americans through the Middle passages into the antebellum Southern United States.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 202 - Introduction to Africana Studies, 1865–Present


    Description:
    Traces the development of the African Diaspora in the United States from reconstruction to the present.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 300 - Black Diaspora Studies


    Description:
    Examines communities developing from displacement of Africans during colonization of the New World and the impact of these communities on Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 302 - Hip Hop as Global Culture


    Description:
    This course examines Africana and black diasporic connections through popular culture using hip hop music. Hip hop allows us to study and understand contemporary history of black youth in Africa, Europe, and North America.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 303 - African and African American Fiction as History


    Description:
    The course will use black fiction to study the history of black people, using works by writers such as Chinua Achebe, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison. It will also use films and poems.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 305 - 20th Century Black Women’s Literature


    Description:
    This seminar reads poetry, fiction, memoir, and criticism by and about black American women from 1919 to the 1990s.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ABS 306 - African Women: Models in Empowerment


    Description:
    This online course introduces students to the role of women in Africa’s development. Using gender, feminist, and globalization perspectives, students will analyze women’s roles in leadership, economics, education, and environmental issues in Africa.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 308 - African American Folklore


    Description:
    This course focuses on various elements of African American Folklore; including, but not limited to folktales, folklife, music, dance, and material culture.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 310 - Black Diaspora: France and French Caribbean


    Description:
    Examines the arts and culture of historical and contemporary communities in France and the French Caribbean that developed in relation to historical events in France and the colonization of Africa and the New World.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ABS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ABS 400 - Race and Literature


    Description:
    Course reviews theory and use of “race” in the construction of knowledge and in English canonical texts.

    Credits: (4)


Accounting

  
  • ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting


    Description:
    An introduction to the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial statements, and corporate accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 252 - Managerial Accounting


    Description:
    An introduction to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics included the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, decision making, and the statement of cash flows, along with financial statement analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ACCT 251.

    Credits: (5)

  
  
  • ACCT 301 - Financial Accounting Analysis


    Description:
    Underlying concepts, preparation, and use of financial statements from the user’s viewpoint.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    This course is not open to accounting or business adminsitration majors. Recommended for individuals not majoring in accounting or business.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Not open to accounting and business administration majors.
  
  • ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting


    Description:
    Economics of cost accounting; industrial analysis, production control through costs, types of cost systems, and burden application.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: a grade of  C- or higher in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 346 - Income Tax Accounting I


    Description:
    Accounting theory and practices of federal income taxation based on a study of governmental publications–the laws, regulations, and digest of official income tax decisions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: C- or better in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 350 - Intermediate Accounting I


    Description:
    An in-depth study of financial accounting theory and practice. The first of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course is intended for the student who requires more than principles level accounting coverage.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: C- or higher in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 351 - Intermediate Accounting II


    Description:
    The second of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course continues ACCT 350, covering complex topics in accounting and financial reporting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ACCT 350 with a C- or higher, and admission to the accounting or business administration major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 352 - Intermediate Accounting III


    Description:
    The third of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course continues ACCT 351, covering complex topics in accounting and financial reporting. Also included are special topics and existing/emerging issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: C- or higher in ACCT 351, and admission to the accounting or business administration major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 405 - Advanced Cost Accounting


    Description:
    Computation of mix, yield, and variances; value of information theory systems design; and decision models relating to control of costs.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 305 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 430 - Accounting for Non-profit Organizations


    Description:
    Accounting and budgetary controls for governmental units and non-profit service organizations, including educational institutions (from school districts to universities) and hospitals. Emphasis is on the advantages, uses, disadvantages, and differences in fund accounting. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 350 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 446 - Income Tax Accounting II


    Description:
    Tax accounting practice, including gross income deductions, depreciation, capital gains and losses, estates and trusts, corporate problems, and administrative procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 346 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 450 - Advanced Accounting


    Description:
    Accounting theory and practice for business, combinations and consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions and translation, partnerships, and advanced special topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 455 - Accounting Information Systems


    Description:
    Accounting information system development process and related information systems technologies. Includes the application, control, and audit of accounting information systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 350 and admission to either the accounting or business administration major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 460 - Auditing


    Description:
    Auditor’s functions and responsibilities. Evaluation of the system of internal control, the determination of appropriate auditing procedures, and the extent of their application.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 461 - Fraud Examination


    Description:
    Detection and prevention of financial statement fraud and other forms of business fraud. ACCT 461 and ACCT 561 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ACCT 484 - Professional Writing and Speaking for the Accountant


    Description:
    Develop written and verbal communications skills for practical application in public, private, and governmental accounting fields. Includes interviewing techniques, preparation and presentation of group and individual reports, and preparation of resumes, letters, memos, and work papers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major. ACCT 460 is also a recommended prerequisite.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    ACCT 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. (Student should have an overall GPA greater than a cumulative 2.0 in order to get internship credit.) Note: While ACCT 490 can no-longer be used as an accounting elective in the accounting major, it can still be used toward the 20 hours of internship credit allowed by the university and for the 225-hour requirement for the CPA examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: prior approval and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ACCT 492 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance


    Description:
    Preparation of tax returns of low income taxpayers, including tax return preparation training.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 346 and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ACCT 493 - Applied Accounting Techniques


    Description:
    Under direct supervision of the instructor, assist in answering accounting students’ questions and aid in completion of homework for a minimum of six hours weekly. Other tasks as assigned.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    ACCT 496 - Individual Study


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ACCT 498 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    Repeatable for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • ACCT 499 - Seminar


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admisison to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    Repeatable for credit under different subtitle.

Administrative Management

  
  • ADMG 201 - Introduction to Business


    Description:
    Functions, practices, and organization of the business enterprise. ADMG 201 and ADMG 301 are layered course; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ADMG 271 - Business Math Applications


    Description:
    Business and merchandising mathematics applications. ADMG 271 and ADMG 317 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 301 - Introduction to Business


    Description:
    Functions, practices, and organization of the business enterprise. ADMG 201 and ADMG 301 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ADMG 302 - Financial Analysis for Administrative and IT Support


    Description:
    This course addresses the financial analysis functions necessary for an administrative and IT support manager to complete requested financial documents. Administrative and IT support staff must understand the basis of financial accounting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 271 and junior standing.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 317 - Business Math Applications


    Description:
    Business and merchandising mathematics applications. ADMG 271 and ADMG 317 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 355 - Workplace Administration


    Description:
    Knowledge and skills necessary for working efficiently and effectively in today’s workplace. Topics include conference management, office health and safety, records management and scheduling.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 371 - Administrative Management


    Description:
    Administrative management techniques and practices.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 372 - Leadership and Supervision


    Description:
    Develop leadership techniques and behavioral traits to improve productivity of supervisors and leaders in the workplace, and enhance interpersonal skills for career success.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 374 - Project Management


    Description:
    Development of skills in the core project management areas; scope management, time management, cost management, quality management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequsite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing


    Description:
    Planning and writing skills for business letters, memoranda, employment, and reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 or a direct transfer degree, and junior standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 424 - Administrative Management Policy


    Description:
    Administrative management policies dealing with technology and innovation; the analysis, decision making, implementation, and control of these policies; the intent and core competencies of an organization; and the competitive integration of technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 371, ADMG 372, ADMG 385 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 471 - Contemporary Issues in Administrative Management


    Description:
    This capstone course uses current administrative management literature to focus on a variety of topics pertaining to current issues in administrative management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 371, ADMG 372, and ADMG 385.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 485 - Managerial Communications


    Description:
    Advanced written, oral, and non-verbal business communications including proposals, crisis management, international communication, international/domestic etiquette, meeting management, conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 385.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ADMG 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior approval.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    Departmental consent.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Offered summers only.
  
  • ADMG 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • ADMG 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum


    Description:
    Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreement required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493A are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ADMG 493B - Undergraduate Assistant Practicum


    Description:
    Assist in monitoring, supervising, supporting, and tutoring instruction under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreements required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493B are equivalent courses; students may only receive credits for one.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • ADMG 496 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • ADMG 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • ADMG 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Consent
    By permisson.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

Aerospace Studies

  
  • AFRO 101 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership, professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 101LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 101.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 102 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership,  professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 102LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 102.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 103 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership, professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 103LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 103.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 201 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 201LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drills, ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 201.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 202 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 202LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drills, ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 202.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S orU.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 203 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • AFRO 203LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 203.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  
  • AFRO 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • AFRO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies


    Description:
    Provides leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 301LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 301.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies


    Description:
    Provides leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 302LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 302.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 303 - Air Force Leadership Studies


    Description:
    Provides leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 303LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 303.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 350 - Four-week Summer Field Training


    Description:
    Organization, operation, and mission of an Air Force base; physical conditioning; applied leadership training and evaluation; marksmanship; survival orientation; and field exercises.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AFRO 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
  
  • AFRO 401 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty


    Description:
    Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force Doctrine, officership, military justice, and preparation for active duty.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 401LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced leadership experiences involving planning and conducting cadet training activities, oral and written communications, and developing human relations skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 401.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 402 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty


    Description:
    Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force Doctrine, officership, military justice, and preparation for active duty.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 402LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced leadership experiences involving planning and conducting cadet training activities, oral and written communications, and developing human relations skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 402.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  • AFRO 403 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty


    Description:
    Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force Doctrine, officership, military justice, and preparation for active duty.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 403LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced leadership experiences involving planning and conducting cadet training activities, oral and written communications, and developing human relations skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 403.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be either S or U.
    Notes:
    Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.
  
  
  • AFRO 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes1
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

American Indian Studies

  
  • AIS 101 - Pre-contact Period of American Indians, Pre-AD 1492


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary approach explores the lifeways and environments of American Indians prior to European contact and settlement. Sources of pre-contact information consist of the archaeological, oral history, and paleoenvironmental records.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W)
  
  • AIS 102 - Contact Period of American Indians


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary study of the life ways and environments of American Indians during the period of European contact. Sources of contact period information come from the archaeological, American Indian and European written and oral history records.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W)
  
  • AIS 103 - Emergence of Contemporary American Indians


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary approach explores the emergence of contemporary American Indians after AD 1890 with an emphasis on social, political, and cultural aspects. Sources of information about this period come from written and oral history.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W)
  
  
  • AIS 320 - American Indian Philosophy


    Description:
    The course examines philosophy indigenous to North America through native and non-native historical and contemporary sources; explores the interplay of native and non-native philosophical concepts and the influence of indigenous American roots on contemporary American philosophy. AIS 320 and PHIL 320 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • AIS 321 - American Indian Spirituality


    Description:
    Introduction to American Indian spirituality with emphasis on myths, rituals, and beliefs; including historical, economic, political and legal issues that influence the ways of American Indian spiritual practice; Ghost Dance, Native American Church, etc. AIS 321 and RELS 320 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    AIS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • AIS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Occasional workshops will be offered to provide a context for American Indian artists/scholars to teach.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • AIS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-5)


American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 151 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Students may not receive credit for both ASL 151,152, 153, and EDSE 427, 428, 429.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • ASL 152 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Students may not receive credit for both ASL 151,152, 153 and EDSE 427, 428, 429.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ASL 151.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • ASL 153 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Students may not receive credit for both ASL 151,152, 153 and EDSE 427, 428, 429.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ASL 152.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • ASL 251 - Second-year American Sign Language


    Description:
    How signers construct meaning and messages in ASL, grammatical variation, and discourse strategies is covered with special focus on increasing non-manual behavior.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • ASL 252 - Second-year American Sign Language


    Description:
    How signers construct meaning and messages in ASL, grammatical variation, and discourse strategies is covered with special focus on increasing non-manual behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: ASL 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
 

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