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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 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 My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Public Health (PUBH)

  
  • PUBH 420 - Women’s Health Issues


    Description:
    Examines selected health issues and their physical and emotional effects on women. Examples of topics include: body image, eating disorders, sexuality, reproductive health, violence, and chronic disease, among others. The course will examine vulnerable sub-populations, both in the U.S. and globally, and discuss the political, social, and cultural climates that influence the health of women.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity

    Assessment

    Students will be able to identify key health issues that disproportionately affect women and/or that are unique to women and those who identify as women. 

    Course readings

    Lectures

    Documentaries

    Graded assignments

    Graded quizzes

    Graded final presentation

     

    Students will be able to identify and assess community resources that aim to promote the health of women and/or address health disparities related to women’s health issues. 

    Community resource assessment report and group discussion

    Graded report

    Students will be able to differentiate women’s health conditions (infectious and non-infectious) from a treatment and prevention perspective.

    Course readings

    Lectures

    Documentaries

    Graded assignments

    Graded quizzes

    Graded final presentation

     

    Students will be able to critique and discuss components and influences of physical, emotional, mental, and sexual health of women from a gender-perspective.

    Course readings

    Lectures

    Discussions

    Documentaries   

    The presentation and report will be graded upon a rubric. The rubric will assess completeness of coverage of the socio-cultural and environmental influences, health impact, and current interventions aimed to promote health.

    Students will identify and examine the health status/issues of a vulnerable sub-population and evaluate the historical and contemporary treatment of the sub-population in the health care system.

    Individual student research and presentation

    Discussion

    Final presentation  



  
  • PUBH 424 - Maternal and Child Health


    Description:
    A survey of public health issues affecting women, children, and families from a population health perspective.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: PUBH 230.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will be able to identify the broad range of individual, environmental, biological, and social determinants of health of women, children, and families

    Group discussions
    Case readings
     Lectures

    Written assignments

    Exam questions

     

    Students will discuss methods and data sources used for assessing maternal and child health from a population health perspective

    Group discussions

    Lecture

    Data collection/analysis activities

    Data collection and analysis exercises

    Exam questions

    Students will develop strategies and interventions to improve the health needs of women, children, and families 

    Group discussions

    Lecture

    Case readings

    Presentations

    Final presentation on case study topic

    Exam questions

    Students will be able to identify and evaluate the implications of policies that affect maternal and child health at the local, state, federal, and international level

    Group discussions

    Lecture

    Case readings

    Presentations

    Final presentation on case study topic

    Exam questions

    Policy evaluation



  
  • PUBH 445 - Professionalism in Public Health


    Description:
    Professional ethics, job readiness, and job search in public health. To be taken last two quarters before internship placement. Formerly HED 445, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 230, and PUBH 240, and PUBH 375 and acceptance into the public health major.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • PUBH 448 - Sexual Health


    Description:
    This course surveys sexual health from a public health perspective, focusing on both individual and societal factors contributing to sexual health. Course will be offered every year (Spring and Summer).

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will identify anatomical and physiological aspects of human sexual functions.

    Through listening to presentations and reviewing selected readings students will be able to identify sexual anatomy and physiological processes.

    Exams

     

    Quizzes

    Students will identify male and female specific sexual function and sexual variation.

    Student will complete in class assignments determining male and female sexual functions and sexual variation.

    In class graded assignments.

    Students will comprehend the risk factors, prevention, and treatments for various sexually related diseases and dysfunctions.

    Students will present information on particular sexual dysfunctions, peer-educating their class-mates about various issues.

    Oral presentations will be graded by a specific rubric including quality of information, presentation, creativity, and group work.

    Students will analyze the affect of sexual health education on health outcomes across various states, countries, and cultures.

    In groups students complete a series of case studies determining how health education played a role in sexual health outcomes, comparing and contrasting methods and outcomes of each case.

    This will be a group assignment completed in class and discussed.

    Students will synthesize information about how sexual beliefs, values, and behaviors can influence sexuality and health over the life span. Students will discuss the findings of these reports.

    Students will produce a report about sexuality over the life span based on assigned case scenarios, outcomes will be forecasted based on research and evidence.

    This will be a paper or report.

     

    In class discussion will also be held.

    Students will evaluate the impact of policies affecting sexual health in the US.

    Students will engage in a semi-formal debate surrounding a controversial sexual health issue such as legalizing prostitution, sexual health education, or laws on circumcision to determine the validity of each side of a debate.

    Students will be graded for preparing and participating in a in class debate.



  
  • PUBH 460 - Public Health Ethics


    Description:
    Overview of key ethical frameworks and their application to ethical issues in public health practice. Formerly HED 460, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 230 and PUBH 240 and acceptance into public health major and senior standing.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PUBH 465 - Undergraduate Research Preparation for Public Health


    Description:
    This course is intended to help undergraduate students pursue research projects related to population health. The course will help prepare the learner to complete a variety of necessary steps to design, implement, and disseminate possible short-term research projects under the mentorship and guidance of faculty member(s) and with the assistance of rigorous review from peers. It is expected that students will emerge from this course with at least one scholarly product that could be presented at SOURCE or other relevant academic venues. By permission.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: major; PUBH 230, PUBH 240.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will identify and evaluate various study designs and methods for public health research

    Lectures/readings

    Study proposal

    Study proposal

    Evaluation of research design

    Final presentation

     

    Students will develop a research abstract in public and population health

    Lectures/readings

    Study proposal

    Abstract

    Study proposal

    Final presentation

    Students will identify the appropriate mechanisms and ethical protocols for the protection of human subjects in public health research

    Lectures/readings

    HSRC application

    Study proposal

    HSRC application

    Study proposal

    Final presentation

    Students will be implement a proposed research project related to public and population health, such as a systematic literature review, quantitative or qualitative analysis of data, case study, or other relevant study designs

    Study proposal

    Group discussions

    Study proposal

    Final presentation

    Students will propose a plan for dissemination of their intended research project, such as a research poster or presentation at SOURCE, professional associations, conferences, peer-review or other academic journals, public forums, or other appropriate venues

    Study proposal

    Group discussions

    Study proposal

    Final presentation

    Students will participate in the peer review process of proposed research studies in public and population health

    Group discussions

    Lectures/readings

    Peer review assignment

    Peer review assignment



  
  • PUBH 470 - Population Health Assessment and Research


    Description:
    Theory and practice of assessing the health status, potential, and determinants of communities and populations.  Formerly HED 330 and HED 470, students may only receive credit for one.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 230, and PUBH 240, and MATH 130 and acceptance into public health major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PUBH 471 - Program Planning


    Description:
    Health program planning; needs assessment, and goal setting. Formerly HED 471, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 470 and acceptance into public health major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PUBH 472 - Program Implementation and Evaluation


    Description:
    Implementation and evaluation of programs and other strategies designed to improve population health outcomes. Formerly HED 472, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 471 and acceptance into public health major.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PUBH 475 - Community Health Administration


    Description:
    Understanding and application of knowledge to various administrative tasks in community health. Grants, management, and personnel issues will be covered. Formerly HED 475, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PUBH 230 and PUBH 240, or departmental permission.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Describe qualities of successful public health administrators.

     

    Essay item on exam

    Describe the importance of standards and essential skills in relation to effective management of public health programs.

     

    Case study of program and program manager in public health.

    Realize the role of public health leadership in community/population-based health.

     

    Interview public health leader.

    Demonstrate skills of effective management in collaborative relationships.

     

    Self-assessment through self-reflective writing; peer evaluation of group projects and processes.

    Use skills needed to write a successful grant application.

     

    Draft a letter of intent to a foundation.

    Compare and contrast different funding sources.

     

    Research at least five foundations that would be relevant for funding a project of interest.

    Develop a grant application for a health-related topic.

     

    Draft a grant proposal according to guidelines.



  
  • PUBH 479 - Senior Seminar in Public Health


    Description:
    This course is intended to provide students an opportunity to reflect on and synthesize coursework, academic background, and related professional development components in a topic-based and discussion-focused format.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: senior standing, public health major, most PUBH required courses complete or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will identify and analyze disciplinary areas of particular interest to them as developing professionals.  

    Topic proposal; suggested reading list for topic

    Students will propose a topic and will compile a reading list to be assessed based upon a rubric

     

    Students will be able to discuss current and audience-relevant resources surrounding a public health issue or strategy area.

    Pre-seminar prompts; discussion leading

    Students will create pre-seminar prompts, and lead or co-lead a discussion in which their peers will converse based on the prompts. Prompts and discussion plan will be assessed based upon a rubric.

    Students will be able to identify areas of personal professional readiness, strengths, challenges, and desires for additional education and professional training.

    Disciplinary dispositions and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) self assessment

    Students will complete assessment tools that are scored and provide information to them surrounding areas of knowledge, interests, and practice content.

    Students will be able to list and discuss tasks related to pursuing further education, professional training, or positions in the field.

    Identification of application requirements, timelines, and steps surrounding educational and other opportunities relevant for public health professionals.

    Students will create an action list and timeline regarding application requirements for a given opportunity related to their interests.



  
  • PUBH 480 - Grant Seeking and Administration in Public Health


    Description:
    This course introduces students to grant seeking, writing, and administration in the broad field of public health.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: PUBH 230 or PUBH 240.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common public health funding sources.

     

    Exams, Assignments

    Students will propose a program or project idea for which they will seek funding.

    Students will write an aims page for their intended project.

    Rubric for written assignment

    Students will evaluate grant proposal samples targeting health related projects.

    Students will assess successful and unsuccessful funding proposals based upon the funding callout criteria.

    graded based upon a rubric

    Students will calculate and justify a budget for a health related grant proposal.  

    Students will create a spreadsheet within a specified budget and write a justification of costs for all item lines.

    graded based upon a rubric

    Students will create a public health grant proposal.

    Students will write a grant proposal in response to a funding request.

    Grant scoring criteria will be used as rubric.



  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    PUBH 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. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)


Recreation Tourism and Events (RTE)

  
  • RTE 150 - Experience Leadership Project


    Description:
    A unique experiential transition program held off-campus (camp/outdoors/community) designed to provide students with the skills and networks to develop leadership skills and Wildcat spirit.  Formerly RT 150, students may not receive credit for both

    Credits: (1)

  
  • RTE 201 - Introduction to Recreation and Tourism


    Description:
    History, organizational structures, goals and objectives, policies and procedures within agencies, organizations, and businesses in the private, voluntary, government, and tourism sectors.  Formerly RT 201, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 222 - Recreation Programming and Activities


    Description:
    The essential skill of recreation programming will be developed. Games and activities appropriate for playgrounds, camps, and community centers are learned, along with socialization, education, trust building, and outdoor adventure.  Formerly RT 222, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 272 - Lodging Operations I


    Description:
    Examines the rooms division and front office functions critical to hotel operations. Includes the guest cycle, personnel supervision, sales techniques in the reservation process, and hotel organization and operation.  Formerly RT 373F, students may not receive credit for both.  Formerly RT 272, students may not receive credit for both. 

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 292 - Practicum


    Description:
    Forty on-the-job hours of practical experience perone  credit hour earned. Four additional hours may be applied toward the recreation tourism elective area. A minimum of one credit must be taken as a service-learning activity. May be repeated for credit.  Formerly RT 292, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • RTE 293 - Outdoor Leadership Training


    Description:
    Develop a student outdoor leader with the skill sets capable of leading groups safely in an outdoor environment pursuit. In addition, students will learn and apply group development theory.  Formerly RT 293, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

  
  
  • RTE 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Formerly RT 298, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RTE 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    Formerly RT 299, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • RTE 300 - Challenge Course Leadership


    Description:
    Students will develop leadership skills using the challenge course. Specifically, students will learn and use facilitation techniques to improve group and individual interaction.  Formerly RT 300, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 309 - Facility Planning and Sustainable Design


    Description:
    Study of basics of site and facility development including laws and regulations, procedures, sustainable concepts, site analysis, populations, universal design, and utility of design.  Formerly RT 309, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 330 - Sustainable Resources for Recreation and Tourism


    Description:
    The framework of sustainability is used to examine how values, policy, management, and practices direct and affect the use of recreation and tourism areas that are both natural resource-based and part of the built environment.  Formerly RT 330, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 333 - Outdoor Adventures in Public Lands


    Description:
    This course is designed to provide students an experiential education in outdoor recreation within public lands. Students will explore how ideas become thoughtful practice in outdoor adventure program. Ability to hike and camp in wilderness areas.  Formerly RT 333, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 337 - Tour and Interpretive Program Development


    Description:
    Methods, techniques, and skills used in the planning, development, and presentation of resource based interpretive programs and visitor tours. This course will include theoretical understanding of the interpretive process and practice of new skills.  Formerly RT 337, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 355 - Sustainable Tourism: Contemporary Issues


    Description:
    Students will explore contemporary issues, trends, policies, and practices shaping the tourism field, and how principles of sustainable tourism are affecting tourism planning, management, and operations.  Formerly RT 355, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • RTE 360 - Outdoor Survival


    Description:
    Students will gain an introductory knowledge in winter survival. Specifically, students will gain a hands-on experience in learning to protect themselves and gain a sense of self-control in a harsh environment.  Formerly RT 360, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 361 - Technology for Recreation and Tourism


    Description:
    This course will focus on software being used in the RTE industries. Student will use software utilized in the profession to schedule facilities, programs and staff, register participants and track usage and revenue.  Formerly RT 361, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • RTE 371 - Tourism Essentials


    Description:
    Students will survey the global travel and tourism system, including consumer demand and motivations, tourism suppliers and intermediaries, modes of travel, visitor attractions, marketing and entrepreneurship, destinations, and impacts of tourism on people and communities. Formerly RT 371, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: six credits of RTE prefix courses or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 373A - Supervision in the Hospitality Industry


    Description:
    Basics of supervising programs, personnel, and facilities with emphasis on practical supervisory skill development. Formerly RT 373A, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 373D - Convention and Meeting Management


    Description:
    Students will be presented with the mechanics of planning and managing meetings and conventions of a business nature. Formerly RT 373D, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RTE 373E - Resort Management


    Description:
    Presentation of management topics applied to the hospitality industry. Formerly RT 373E, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RTE 374 - Festivals and Events


    Description:
    Students will learn the purposes, mechanics, and leadership skills required for planning and executing community festivals and special events of a social nature. Formerly RT 374, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    1. Articulate the historic roots of celebration within diverse communities.

     

    Lecture, assignments, testing.

    Design and develop appropriate themes for festivals and various special events.

    2. Create a plan for an event, using appropriate psychographic factors affecting the event’s length, purpose and outcomes; needs assessment, and the phases of event leadership.

     

    Project (group): Produce an event plan that is an interagency blueprint encompassing event stakeholders; and present it.

    3. Develop on paper the resources for entertainment options and know how to stage the event experience.

     

    Present and demonstrate entertainment options. Be involved in an actual event function and be evaluated by peer group and professional organizers.

    4. Integrate technical specifications, and vendor contracting into the event plan.

     

     

    Report onsite inspections at two or three venues before and during events to observe hardware and personnel functions required for exhibit setup, utilities, flow of people and materials.

    5. Articulate the benefits of training and directing a diverse staff and volunteers

     

    Submit completed time and resource management tools (charting software) that show management of human resources at a sample event. Reproduce examples on exams.

    6. Demonstrate leadership in terms of solving problems and act decisively.

     

    Achieve an acceptable performance of duties at an actual event. Achieve an acceptable level of response in writing, in class presentation, and on exams to test case studies.



  
  • RTE 377 - The Gaming and Casino Industry


    Description:
    An overview of the casino industry including: traditional casinos, riverboats, historical perspective, legal, social, cultural and economic impacts, Native American gaming, regulation and control of gaming, and future trends in gaming industry. Formerly RT 377, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 379 - Cruise Line Industry


    Description:
    An overview of the cruise industry including: cruise lines, ships, history of cruising, human resource practices, marketing, design, terminology, and future trends. Formerly RT 379, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 381 - Recreational Sports Management


    Description:
    Organization and implementation of recreational sports programs in community recreation settings. Emphasis on facilities, personnel, materials and supplies, tournament bracketing and other practical considerations. Formerly RT 381, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 382 - Community Recreation


    Description:
    Preparation for positions in community-based organizations to include non-profits and municipalities, grant writing, board-staff relations, community capacity building, and social marketing. Formerly RT 382, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 386 - International Travel II


    Description:
    Overview of selected Europe and Africa destinations and their travel, tourism, hospitality, and recreation industries. Touristic importance, including economic, political, population, geography, social systems, and cultural characteristics. Put on reserve 9/16/2014. Last taught in 2010. Will go inactive 8/24/17. Formerly RT 386, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 393A - Leisure Service Agency Visitations: Public Recreation Agencies


    Description:
    Field visits, usually from two to three days in duration. Review of facilities, programs, and clientele with agency leader/supervisor/manager. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. Formerly RT 393A, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • RTE 393M - Leisure Service Agency Visitations: Community Centers (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    Field visits, usually from two to three days in duration. Review of facilities, programs, and clientele with agency leader/supervisor/manager. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. Formerly RT 393M, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • RTE 393N - Rt Vis:Destinations (Put on Reserve 9/16/16)


    Description:
    Field visits, two to three days in duration. Review of facilities, programs and clientele with agency leader/supervisor/manager. May be repeated for credit under different titles. May be repeated up to 3 credits.  Formerly RT 393N, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • RTE 393Q - Leisure Service Agency Visitations: Transportation


    Description:
    Field visits, usually from two to three days in duration. Review of facilities, programs, and clientele with agency leader/supervisor/manager. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle. Formerly RT 393Q, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • RTE 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Formerly RT 398, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RTE 405 - Hospitality Catering


    Description:
    Basics of off-premise catering including menu planning, budgeting, logistics, and marketing. NUTR 405, RTE 405, and RTE 505 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one.  Formerly RT 405, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 430 - Grants, Sponsorship, and Fundraising for RTE


    Description:
    Students learn the art and science of grant writing, sponsorship, and fundraising within the RTE sectors. Students explore key concepts, best practices and industry standards surrounding each of the respective sector topics. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Demonstrate knowledge of grants, sponsorship, and fundraising.

     

    Students willcollect data that can be used to evaluate external funding/resources needs.

    Graded Assignment

    Calculate external funding needs for agencies in Recreation, Tourism, and Events field.

     

    Graded worksheets to develop a cost effective budget
    Propose RTE agency needs for non-financial relationships.

     

    Ribric used to evaluate critical-thinking skills and presentation skills.
    Write a grant proposal.

    Using collected data andidentifying external funding and partnerships, students will write a grant proposal.

    Rubric is used to evaluate a completed grant proposal.
    Justify the grant, sponsorship, and  fundraising proposals.   Rubric that measures presentation quality and content.


  
  • RTE 431 - Recreation Administration of Retreats and Camps


    Description:
    Methods, techniques, skills, and trends in programming for longer stays at retreats, residences, and camps. Topics include socialization, education, trust-building, staffing, team-building, outdoor adventure, risk management, budgeting, equipment and facilities.  Formerly RT 431, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 452 - Regional Wine Tourism


    Description:
    Wine tourism is an American growth industry. Unlike in Europe, support for wine tourism in the USA is regional. This course offers an academic and hands-on approach to regional wine tourism that will assist RTE and GWS graduates. GWS 452 and RTE 452 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. Formerly RT 452, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: nine credits of upper division GWS or RTE courses or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 454 - Wine Tourism Applications


    Description:
    Students conduct research on sectors of the wine tourism industry in Washington State such as wine trails, wine clubs, regional wine associations and wine festivals. The student conducts hands-on research that may be useful to these sectors. GWS 454 and RTE 454 are cross-listed; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly RT 454, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: GWS 452 or RTE 452.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 471 - Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    The planning process is studied in connection with the development of sustainable tourism, taking into consideration the impact of development on the economic, social, fiscal, environmental, and political fabric of communities. Formerly RT 471, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2010. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 473 - Air Travel and Tourism


    Description:
    Examines the airline industry, its components and methods of operation; the interaction with other segments of the industry. Procedures for working with the airlines. Formerly RT 473, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RTE 201.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 474 - Lodging Operations II (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    Analysis of hotel performance and forecasting, with tools typically used in a lodging environment.  Formerly RT 474, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2013. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 480 - Tourism Administration


    Description:
    Contemporary problems and issues, basic applied research, organizational development, policy formulation, human resources, inventory, and program personnel evaluation processes. Formerly RT 480, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: FCSG 220 and HRM 381 or MGT 380, senior standing, and admission to the RTE major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 484 - Legal Liability and Risk Management


    Description:
    Aspects of personnel law, premises in liability, Americans with Disabilities, and procedures for managing risk for the recreation and tourism professional. Formerly RT 484, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 485 - Events Administration


    Description:
    This capstone course includes a study of contemporary issues within the field of event planning and coordination, basic applied evaluation, organizational development, policy formulation, human resources, inventory, and applied program and event planning. Formerly RT 485, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: senior standing and a minimum of nine credits of upper division RTE coursework or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RTE 487 - Outdoor Recreation Issues


    Description:
    This course addresses recent and breaking issues in the outdoor recreation field. The course involves readings and discussions in both the classroom and field environments. Formerly RT 487, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RTE 488 - Recreation Management


    Description:
    Contemporary issues, basic applied evaluation, organizational development, policy formulation, human resources, inventory, and program planning. Formerly RT 488, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: FCSG 220, senior standing, and admission to the recreation and tourism major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    RTE 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. A learning agreement is created by the student to identify and plan the directed and supervised study under the guidance of a tourism mentor. Forty hours required per credit. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U. Formerly RT 490, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: admission to the recreation and tourism major or minor, a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major, and permission of advisor.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • RTE 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Formerly RT 491, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • RTE 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Formerly RT 498, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RTE 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    Formerly RT 499, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-5)


Religious Studies (RELS)

  
  • RELS 101 - World Religions


    Description:
    Survey of the major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism), including their tenets, practices, and evaluation of the human condition. AH-Philosophies and Culture World (W).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Philosophies and Culture World (W).

  
  • RELS 102 - Religion and Morality


    Description:
    An examination of contemporary moral issues both affecting and being addressed by world religious traditions. Topics and traditions will be chosen based on contemporary relevance.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 351 - Religions of China and Japan


    Description:
    Historical development of Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and East Asian Buddhism within China and Japan, from their origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 352 - Religions of India


    Description:
    Historical development of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism within India, from their origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 353 - Judaism


    Description:
    Historical development of Judaism from its beginning to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: RELS 101 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 354 - Christianity


    Description:
    Historical development of Christianity, from its origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 355 - Islam


    Description:
    Historical development of Islam, from its origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: RELS 101 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 376 - Contemporary Religious Thought


    Description:
    Explores the nature of post-modern and/or contemporary philosophic, as well as religious thought, west and east, related to such topics as the nature of religion, the idea of God, the problem of evil, inter-religious dialogue and religious pluralism. May be repeated up to 10 credits. Formerly PHIL 376, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RELS 401 - The Daoist Tradition


    Description:
    An examination of the textual and cultural tradition associated with Daoism, China’s indigenous high religion.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 402 - Religion and Film


    Description:
    An examination of religious themes in film, including the portrayal of specific religious traditions and sacred narratives. Films will be selected from a wide range of possibilities, including foreign productions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 403 - Buddhist Thought and Practice


    Description:
    In depth study of the Buddhist tradition, including its practices, philosophy, and historical development across Asia, and its introduction to the West.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 410 - The Legacy of the Hebrew Bible


    Description:
    A multi-disciplinary exploration of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to understand both the Bible’s influence on and perception in a variety of disciplines (e.g. art, literature, music, film).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    RELS 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. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • RELS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RELS 494 - Undergraduate Thesis Preparation


    Description:
    Preparation for writing undergraduate thesis. Grade will be either S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • RELS 495 - Undergraduate Thesis


    Description:
    Produce an original substantive thesis-driven paper based on independent research. By permission.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RELS 494 and advanced standing.

    Credits: (3)

  
  
  • RELS 497 - Honors Thesis


    Description:
    Produce an original , thesis-driven honors level paper based on original research. Paper will be reviewed by a second departmental reader and presented in an open forum.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: PHIL 494, advanced standing, and admission to the Philosophy and Religious Studies Departmental Honors Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RELS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RELS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (3-5)


Retail Management Technology (RMT)

  
  • RMT 320 - Topics in Strategy for the Craft Brewing Industry


    Description:
    This course is a broad overview of the key elements required to start and operate a craft brewery in the United States. Includes an introduction to topics such as financing, accounting, branding, distribution, business plan development, management, and retail specific to craft brewing.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: admittance to the Craft Brewing Program or permission from the department.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Construct a business plan for a start-up business.

     

    Rubric that measures their written communication, their process, their decisions, and fiscal plan.

    Analyze costs related to brewing industry which includes materials, supplies, and labor.

     

    Graded assignment.

    Demonstrate knowledge of the three-tiered system of distribution for beer.

     

    In-class assignment

    Apply theories of consumer behavior to the formulation of effective marketing strategy.

     

     

    Graded assignment.

    Discuss the goals of marketing strategy as they pertain to strengthening brands

     

     

    Graded assignment

    Discuss and defend developed business plan.

     

    Rubric that measures their verbal communication, their process, their decisions, and their completed budgets.

    Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of channel selling and where it fits in the field of brewing

     

    Students will review and analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

     

    Apply the functional areas of channel selling and how those areas interrelate with the craft beer business

     

    Students will engage in role playing using proven and effective selling techniques and complete a Sales Presentation plan. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

    Identify basic understanding of the ethical and legal issues in brewery

     

    Students will be able to identify and list the key areas of legal and ethical issues as related to the brewery business. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

     

    Acquire knowledge of the framework of distribution and its special characteristics within the brewing industry

     

    Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

     

    Describe the interdependence of the brewer and the distributor

     

    Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

    Apply the elements involved in a brewer’s channel communication

     

    Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

    Describe the brewer’s supply chain management

     

    Students will analyze case studies. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation

     

    Describe and list the key requirements and mandatory reporting in Washington State

     

    Students will be given the key licensing and reporting procedures for Washington State. Also engage in Discussion Board/Assignments; Exams; Class Participation



  
  • RMT 330 - Principles of Retailing


    Description:
    Introduction to retailing including retail stores, merchandising, operations, store location and layout, internal organization, buying, personnel management, inventory control, and sales promotion.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 335 - Retail Information Technology


    Description:
    Use of contemporary technology in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting retail management data and writing and presenting retail management reports.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 340 - Principles of Selling


    Description:
    Introduction to selling, its role in the economy, the sales process, types of selling, planning the sale, and sales organization.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 345 - Sustainable Retailing


    Description:
    This course will introduce principles and practices of sustainable retail operations. The course will enable students to provide guidance, leadership and support to retail organizations in the development, implementation, and assessment of successful sustainable operations.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • RMT 350 - Omni Channel Retailing


    Description:
    Examines the progress and application of omni channel retailing.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 366 - Customer Relationship Management


    Description:
    Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships is paramount to a successful business. Students learn to manage prospects and current customers by using information technology.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 379 - Internship Planning


    Description:
    Preparation of an internship experience.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • RMT 467 - Retail Management


    Description:
    Retail store ownership and management, including startup, location, market analysis, customer service, organization, merchandise management, human resource management, sales promotion, and financial planning.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: RMT 330 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 485 - International Retailing


    Description:
    Emphasis on international retailing and global trade. Focus on cross-cultural differences, work environments, policies and regulations. RMT 485 and ATM 485 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. 

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    RMT 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. Available summer only. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 379.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • RMT 492 - Practicum


    Description:
    Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (5-15)

  
  
  • RMT 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RMT 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Russian (RUSS)

  
  • RUSS 151 - First-year Russian


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in basic structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

 

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