Apr 19, 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.    

 

Communication

  
  • COM 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • COM 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Computer Science

  
  • CS 101 - Computer Basics


    Description:
    Integrated, project-based course using student-produced working materials in the form of a mini thesis. Microsoft Office tools are learned in a web-based practical application environment.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 6 - Computer Fundamentals
  
  • CS 105 - The Logical Basis of Computing


    Description:
    Problem solving, algorithm development, complexity, computability. Representation of algorithms as computer programs, data, ecision and control inherent sources of error.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 5 - Reasoning
  
  • CS 110 - Programming Fundamentals I


    Description:
    Fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective. Classes, objects and methods, algorithm development, problem-solving techniques, basic control structures, primitive types and arrays.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 111 - Programming Fundamentals II


    Description:
    Continuation of object-oriented programming concepts introduced in CS 110. Inheritance, exceptions, graphical user interfaces, recursion, and data structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 110 and MATH 153.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 112 - Foundations of Computer Science


    Description:
    Overview of the computer science profession including basic computer organization, algorithm development and analysis, computer data representation, computer applications, and social issues.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 250 - Web Development Technologies I


    Description:
    Techniques for web software development including XHTML, style sheets, scripting languages, web databases, PHP, and ethical issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 110.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    CS 290 - 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: (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CS 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CS 301 - Data Structures


    Description:
    Introduction to data structures, simple list processing, basic searching and sorting techniques, stacks, queues, and trees.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 111 and MATH 154.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 302 - Advanced Data Structures and File Processing


    Description:
    Sequential, random access and indexed file organizations; B-trees; external searching and sorting; I/O buffering.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 301 and MATH 172.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 311 - Computer Architecture I


    Description:
    Introduction to computer architecture, data representations, assembly language, addressing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 112.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 312 - Computer Architecture II


    Description:
    Introduction to the structure of computers. Digital circuits, central processing units, memory, input/output processing, parallel architectures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 301 and CS 311.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 325 - Technical Writing in Computer Science


    Description:
    Writing and editing technical material in computer science.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 and CS 301.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CS 351 - Web Development Technologies II


    Description:
    Server-side technologies for web software development including programming languages, database access, e-commerce, testing, and ethical issues related to the web.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 352 - Web Development Technologies III


    Description:
    Advanced technologies for web software development, including XML and its related technologies: DTD, XML Schema, XSL, and XSLT, and other emerging technologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 351.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 361 - Principles of Language Design I


    Description:
    Topics will include evolution of programming languages, syntax and semantics, bindings, scoping, data types, assignment, control, and subprograms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 302.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 362 - Principles of Language Design II


    Description:
    Topics will include abstract data types, parallel processing, object-oriented programming, exception handling functional programming, and logic programming.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 361. Co-requisite: MATH 260.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 367 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming


    Description:
    Visual Basic programming and applications. Topics will include advanced data structures, error trapping and debugging, advanced VB and ActiveX controls, macros and databases. Not intended for CS majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 105 and CS 110.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 370 - Introduction to the UNIX Operating System


    Description:
    The fundamental requirements, features and functions of the UNIX operating system. A UNIX-compatible OS will be used as a working model. Installation, configuration, setup, shell operations, and program development with the UNIX operating system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 301 and CS 311.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 392 - Lab Experience in Teaching Computer Science


    Description:
    Supervised experience in developing procedures and techniques in teaching computer science.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CS 420 - Database Management Systems


    Description:
    Logical aspects of database processing; concepts of organizing data into integrated databases; hierarchical, network, and relational approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302, CS 325, and MATH 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 427 - Algorithm Analysis


    Description:
    Topics will include basic algorithmic analysis, algorithmic strategies, fundamental computing algorithms, basic computability, the complexity classes P and NP, and advanced algorithmic analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302, CS 325, and MATH 330 (minimum grade of C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 430 - Introduction to Computer Security


    Description:
    Introduction to the principles of computer security. Discussion of threats, intrusion, trust, protection, access control, and cryptography and implementation of security, confidentiality, and integrity policies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 312.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 440 - Computer Graphics


    Description:
    Graphic I/O devices, two-dimensional and three-dimensional display techniques, display processors, clipping and windowing, hidden line removal, data structures for graphics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302 and 325.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 441 - Computer Graphics II


    Description:
    Advanced graphics in 3-D with vector tools. Topics include: transformations, affine transformations, changing coordinate system, drawing scenes, modeling shapes, solid modeling, and smooth objects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 440.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 442 - Computer Vision


    Description:
    Computer vision includes image acquisition, preprocessing, segmentation (thresholding, edge- and region-based segmentation), shape representation, object recognition, motion analysis, object tracking, and 3-D scene reconstruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 302.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 446 - User Interface Design and Development


    Description:
    The relationship of user interface design to human-computer interaction. Types of user interfaces, methods of evaluation, user-centered design and task analysis, programming tools and environments, and hardware devices.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 450 - Computer Network and Data Communications


    Description:
    Device protocols; network configurations; encryption; data compression and security; satellite networks.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 301, CS 311, and CS 325.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 455 - Artificial Intelligence


    Description:
    Introduction to the principles of artificial intelligence. Pattern matching, knowledge representation, natural language processing, expert systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302, CS 325, CS 362 and MATH 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 456 - Data Mining


    Description:
    Introducing concepts, models, algorithms, and tools for solving data mining tasks; decision trees, time series, bayesian methods, k-nearest neighbors, and relational databases. CS 456 and CS 556 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 420 and either  MATH 311 or BUS 221.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 457 - Computational Intelligence


    Description:
    Introducing concepts, models, algorithms, and tools for development of intelligent systems: artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy systems, swarm intelligence and hybridizations of these techniques. CS 457 and CS 557 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302, CS 325, CS 362 and MATH 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 458 - Artificial Intelligence Project


    Description:
    Implementation of a significant project relating to artificial intelligence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325 and CS 455.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • CS 463 - Design Patterns


    Description:
    Design patterns are reusable solutions to common problems when engineering computer software. Topics include the command pattern, visitor pattern, strategy pattern, and factory pattern.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 302.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 465 - Compiler Design


    Description:
    Theory of compiler construction and computer language design; students write a compiler.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325 and CS 362.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 470 - Operating Systems


    Description:
    Topics will include principles of operating systems, concurrency, scheduling and dispatch, memory management, processes and threads, device management, security and protection, and file systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 302, CS 312, and CS 325.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 473 - Parallel Computing


    Description:
    Major parallel architectures and languages. Parallel programming methodologies and applications. CS 473 and CS 573 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325 and CS 470.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 474 - Peer-to-Peer Systems


    Description:
    The course gives a broad overview of current techniques used within peer-to-peer distributed systems. Peer-to-peer mechanisms can be used to access any kind of distributed resources and offer new possibilities for Internet-based applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CS 302.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 480 - Software Engineering


    Description:
    The software development process: user requirements, specifications, design, coding, testing, maintenance, documentation and management; students work in teams to develop large software projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325, CS 420 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 481 - Software Engineering Project


    Description:
    Continuation of coding, testing, and implementation phases of project begun in CS 480.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325 and CS 480.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CS 489 - Senior Colloquium


    Description:
    Introduction to research in computer science through investigation of ethical and historical topics in the field. End-of-major assessment activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 325 and senior standing.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    CS 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.
  
  • CS 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • CS 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Computer Science


    Description:
    Supervised progressive experience in developing procedures and techniques in teaching computer science.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 15 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CS 493 - Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised progressive experience in management, operation, programming, or systems work in one of the university’s computing centers.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CS 495 - Directed Research


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  
  • CS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • CS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Construction Management

  
  • CMGT 245 - Light Commercial Construction


    Description:
    Construction of building foundations, commercial carpentry, and enclosing of wood frame structures. Students participate in construction of a building.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • CMGT 265 - Blueprint Reading and Construction Graphics


    Description:
    Introduction to plan reading, construction terminology, and the construction process. Extensive work with plans of significant scope.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Not open to students with credit in CMGT 266.
  
  • CMGT 267 - Plane Surveying


    Description:
    General surveying theory and practice pertaining to distance, elevation, and angle measurement. Includes traverse calculations and an emphasis on construction applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
     Prerequisites: MATH 154 and CMGT 265. Co-requisites: CMGT 267LAB or CMGT 267LABHC.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 267LAB - Plane Surveying Field Session


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CMGT 267.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One surveying field session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 320 - Electrical Systems Design


    Description:
    Design and specification of building electrical systems including circuit principles, power distribution, and low voltage controls.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 172 and CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 343 - Construction Estimating I


    Description:
    Quantity surveying and bid preparation for general construction. Use of cost handbooks, specifications, and bid documents.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265. Co-requisite: CMGT 343LAB.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 343LAB - Construction Estimating I Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One estimating computer laboratory session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 344 - Construction Estimating II


    Description:
    Advanced quantity surveying and bid preparation for general construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 343. Co-requisite: CMGT 344LAB.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 344LAB - Construction Estimating II Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 344.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One estimating computer laboratory session weekly.
  
  • CMGT 345 - Heavy Civil Estimating II


    Description:
    Advanced estimating techniques and bid preparation for heavy civil and highway construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 343. Co-requisite: CMGT 345LAB.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 345LAB - Heavy Civil Estimating II Laboratory


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: CMGT 345.

    Credits: (1)

    Notes:
    One weekly estimating laboratory session.
  
  • CMGT 346 - Construction Methods and Materials


    Description:
    Materials commonly used and the various methods employed in construction. Introduction to materials testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 347 - Heavy Civil Methods and Materials


    Description:
    Materials commonly used and the various methods employed with an emphasis on heavy, civil, marine, and highway construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 440 - Temporary Structures


    Description:
    An introduction to the materials, methods, and techniques associated with temporary construction facilities such as false work, scaffolding, formwork, and cofferdams.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312 and either CMGT 346, or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 441 - Wood and Steel Construction


    Description:
    A comprehensive study of the materials, design, and erection of wood and steel structures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312 and CMGT 346.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 442 - Building Service Systems


    Description:
    An introduction to building service systems. Study the interfaces and specifications of mechanical and plumbing systems in building construction. Topics include plumbing, fire suppression, storm drainage, heat gain/loss, heating and cooling systems, and elevators.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 443 - Heavy Civil Utilities


    Description:
    An introduction to the materials, equipment, methods, and safety requirements for the construction of underground and above ground utilities including water, sewer, natural gas, and electrical systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 346 or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • CMGT 444 - Codes, Contracts, and Specifications


    Description:
    Construction contracts and liability, bonding, arbitration, specifications, and building codes administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241, ENG 102, and CMGT 346 or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 445 - Heavy Civil Contract Law


    Description:
    Construction contracts, liability, bonding, arbitration, and heavy civil highway specifications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: BUS 241, ENG 102, and CMGT 346 or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 447 - Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control


    Description:
    Project scheduling and evaluation using network scheduling techniques, including critical path scheduling. Includes short interval scheduling and cash flow forecasting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 343.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 450 - Soils and Foundations


    Description:
    An introduction to soil mechanics and analysis and design of both shallow and deep foundations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, GEOL 101, and GEOL 101LAB or GEOL 108, and CMGT 346 or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction


    Description:
    The process using LEED as a measurement for sustainable construction. The course covers benefits and mechanisms of green building, cost analyses, and professional problem solving. CMGT 452 and IET 552 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 265.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Department consent.
  
  • CMGT 455 - Principles of Construction Management


    Description:
    Fundamental tools of construction management. Topics include contract management, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, conflict management, negotiating, team building, quality control, safety, and a capstone project.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 447 and either CMGT 444 or CMGT 445.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 456 - Principles of Heavy Civil Construction Management


    Description:
    Fundamental tools of heavy civil highway construction management. Topics include contract management, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, conflict management, negotiating, team building, quality control, safety, and a capstone project.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 447 and CMGT 344 or CMGT 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 460 - Concrete Construction


    Description:
    Manufacturing and testing of concrete, field practices, and formwork.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, CMGT 346 or CMGT 347, and CMGT 440 or CMGT 441.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • CMGT 461 - Pavement Design and Construction


    Description:
    An introduction to flexible and rigid pavement design and construction including pavement types, materials, construction methods, and maintenance concerns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 312, and either CMGT 346 or CMGT 347.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 480 - Heavy, Civil, and Highway Construction


    Description:
    Study of the heavy, civil, and highway construction techniques and equipment used to build infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and site development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 344 or CMGT 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 485 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Contemporary Topics


    Description:
    Project cost accounting principles, applications, and impact on profitability. Includes principles of activity based costing; WBS, earned value, cash management, value engineering, and contemporary topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 444 or CMGT 445.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • CMGT 488 - Professional Certification


    Description:
    A comprehensive review of professional construction management principles and technical skills in preparation for a national certification examination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CMGT 444 or CMGT 445.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CMGT 495 - Construction Management Competition Preparation


    Description:
    Students work in teams to prepare for construction management competition. Teams develop cost, schedule, site layout, and safety plans for a major construction project. Students will compete in the Associated Schools of Construction competition in Reno, Nevada.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: CMGT 344.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • CMGT 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Douglas Honors College

  
  • DHC 140 - Humanistic Understanding I


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in the humanities focuses on the analysis and interpretation of human stories of the past, present, and future in order to understand the processes of continuity and change in individuals and cultures through both documented and imaginative accounts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 141 - Humanistic Understanding II


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in the humanities focuses on the analysis and interpretation of human stories of the past, present, and future in order to understand the processes of continuity and change in individuals and cultures through both documented and imaginative accounts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 150 - Aesthetic Experience I


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in this area explore questions about the nature of art; to understand, interrogate, and engage in the creative process; and to explore the connections between art, culture, and history.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 151 - Aesthetic Experience II


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in this area explore questions about the nature of art; to understand, interrogate, and engage in the creative process; and to explore the connections between art, culture, and history.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 160 - Physical and Biological Systems I


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in this area study physical and life systems, provide basic methods for rigorously describing the natural world, or treat social, economic, technological, ethical, or other implications of natural phenomena.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 161 - Physical and Biological Systems II


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses in this area study physical and life systems, provide basic methods for rigorously describing the natural world, or treat social, economic, technological, ethical or other implications of natural phenomena. Students will perform scientific inquiry and experimentation in a laboratory setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 250 - Social and Behavioral Dynamics I


    Description:
    Variable Topic. Courses focus on how individuals, cultures, and societies operate and evolve and introduce disciplined ways of thinking about individuals and groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 251 - Social and Behavioral Dynamics II


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses focus on how individuals, cultures, and societies operate and evolve and introduce disciplined ways of thinking about individuals and groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 260 - Cultural Competence I


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses focus on negotiating cultural differences by applying appropriate patterns of understanding and behavior in culturally diverse settings. Courses focus on one or more non-dominant cultures or peoples of the United States.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 261 - Cultural Competence II


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses focus on negotiating cultural differences by applying appropriate patterns of understanding and behavior in culturally diverse settings. Courses focus on comparative cultures across national and continental boundaries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • DHC 270 - Integrated Learning


    Description:
    Variable topic. Courses take an interdisciplinary approach to examining social, economic, technological, ethical, cultural, or aesthetic implications of knowledge. In addition to department courses that embrace multiple disciplines, these opportunities include learning community service learning and international studies courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    DHC 290 - Cooperative Education


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

    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • DHC 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • DHC 301 - Honors Seminar: Elements of Arts and Humanities Research


    Description:
    An exploration of arts and humanities research from a multidisciplinary perspective, including the formulation of a research question, organization of a research process, and preparation of DHC thesis or creative project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
    General Education Category
    Yes
  
  • DHC 380 - History of Science


    Description:
    Introduction to major themes in the history of science. Investigation of historical and scientific methods through the study of particular historical cases.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admittance to the Douglas Honors College.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  
  • DHC 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • DHC 399 - Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar


    Description:
    Interdisciplinary approach to examining current social, economic, ethical, and cultural issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College. 

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
 

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