Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 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

 

Aerospace Studies (AFRO)

  
  • AFRO 301 - Leading People and Effective Communication 1


    Description:
    “Leading People and Effective Communication” - Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recall the fundamentals of critical thinking and how they can be used to solve problems.
    • Describe the fundamental elements of Air Force leadership.
    • Describe the Air Force levels of leadership.
    • Describe Lewin’s Change Management Model.
    • Distinguish between the five key strategies to achieve change.
    • Identify AF strategies and editing guidelines for writing official AF papers.
    • Compare/contrast the roles of leaders and managers as supervisors.
    • Summarize the essence of, guidelines to, and potential pitfalls of empowerment.
    • Discuss why and how supervisors develop Airmen.
    • Recognize the significance of each of the three tiers of the enlisted force structure.
    • Identify the special positions a senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) can hold.
    • Recall the purpose of each of the enlisted Professional Military Education (PME) schools.
    • Discuss the source of an officer’s commission, and how a commission differs from an enlistment.
    • Describe a commissioned officer’s professional responsibilities.
    • Explain enlisted and commissioned cultural differences.
    • Recall the importance of writing effective bullet statements.
    • Distinguish effective versus ineffective bullet statements.
    • Justify the impact that effective bullet statements have on an Air Force career.
    • Recognize the negative impact biases can have in making sound decisions.
    • Recognize personal biases in decision-making and debate ways to mitigate them.
    • Recall the elements, potential issues, obstacles, and benefits of organizational diversity and inclusion in the organization.
    • Discuss the importance of managing organizational diversity and inclusion.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • AFRO 301LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 301.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Professional Officer Course Cadet”
      • Perform leadership position in cadet wing

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 302 - Leading People and Effective Communication 2


    Description:
    “Leading People and Effective Communication” - Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recognize the Air Force definition of culture.
    • Describe cross-cultural competence.
    • Explain the impact of cross-cultural competence on mission accomplishment.
    • Discuss the benefits of effective negotiations.
    • Engage in Cultural Visual Expeditionary Skills Training negotiations using Air Force 3C skills.
    • Distinguish correct courses of action in accordance with each article of the Code of Conduct
    • Summarize the interrelation of the Core Values and the Code of Conduct.
    • Discuss the value of the Air Force Core Values.
    • Justify the importance of making ethical decisions
    • Justify the impact every Airman has on workplace culture.
    • Recognize violations of DoD 5500.7-R.
    • Identify standards of conduct relating to DoD 5500.7-R.
    • Recall the key rules of DoD 5500.7-R.
    • Evaluate personality barriers to implementing a personal leadership philosophy.
    • Paraphrase the concept of Air Force mentoring.
    • Discuss the benefits of the mentoring process
    • Discuss the importance of motivating and inspiring other to accomplish the mission.
    • Recall the guidelines for giving constructive feedback.
    • Identify times when it is inappropriate to give feedback.
    • Differentiate between constructive feedback and unconstructive feedback.
    • Value the need for officers to constantly seek and give feedback for personal and professional development.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • AFRO 302LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 302.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Professional Officer Course Cadet”
      • Perform leadership position in cadet wing

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 303 - Leading People and Effective Communication 3


    Description:
    “Leading People and Effective Communication” - Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe what professionalism means to an Airman.
    • Relate how daily decisions affect the way others perceive our professionalism.
    • Defend the impact of professionalism in all aspects of an Airman’s life.
    • Justify the value of the Air Force Core Values
    • Argue the importance of making ethical decisions.
    • Justify the positive impact professionalism has on an organization.
    • Explain the impact of ownership on subordinates.
    • Summarize five ways you can address unit failure.
    • Discuss the definitions of self-awareness, self-assessment and self-reflection.
    • Describe the importance of self-awareness for personal and professional development.
    • Describe methods available to conduct self-assessment and self-reflection.
    • List the four Comprehensive Airman Fitness Domains.
    • Summarize the tenants of each domain.
    • Describe personal, relationship and organizational barriers to bystander intervention.
    • Discuss the 3 Ds for bystander intervention options.
    • Explain how the 3 Ds can be applied to prevent sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
    • Recognize the difference between mission and vision.
    • Explain how vision influences followers and leaders to accomplish the mission.
    • Summarize the key elements for creating an organizational vision statement.
    • Describe techniques for implementing a vision.
    • Explain how emotional intelligence impacts leadership and effective communication.
    • List Julian Treasure’s 5 ways to listen better.
    • Contrast the difference between climate and culture.
    • Distinguish between the three types of organizational climate.
    • Describe how an organizational climate affects mission accomplishment.
    • Discuss strategies to create and foster a positive organizational climate.
    • Recall the attributes of an effective Air Force Ambassador.
    • Identify the responsibilities of the Public Affairs Office
    • Articulate how to effectively communicate and properly engage with the media.
    • Describe the importance of establishing expectations.
    • Summarize the guidelines for establishing expectations.
    • Discuss a scenario and predict the best course of action for establishing expectations.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • AFRO 303LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 303.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Professional Officer Course Cadet”
      • Perform leadership position in cadet wing

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 350 - 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. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify background, history, organization, operational concepts and practices, and key terms of the U.S. Air Force - “Air Force Orientation”.
    • Identify effective leadership styles, traits, and practical techniques - “Leadership Training”.
    • Identify background and history of U.S. Air Force officers - “Officership Training”.
    • Identify physical fitness requirements of training and operational U.S. Air Force environments - “Physical Training”.
    • Identify miscellaneous information and requirements of the field training environment - “Miscellaneous”.
    • Identify effective personal hygiene techniques - “Miscellaneous”.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Summer Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • AFRO 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 401 - National Security/Commissioning Preparation


    Description:
    “National Security/Commissioning Preparation” - Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Recall key constitutional powers of the President and the US Congress
    • List the major differences between the two legislative houses.
    • Identify key components of the War Powers Resolution.
    • Describe Louis Smith’s criteria that govern civil-military relations in democratic states.
    • Recognize how nations use instruments of power to advance national interests.
    • Recall the process for formulating US military strategy from national objectives
    • Recognize the pillars of the current National Security Strategy.
    • Recognize the lines of effort of the current National Defense Strategy.
    • Recognize the objectives of the current National Military Strategy.
    • Identify the role of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 
    • Identify the difference between the operational and administrative chains of command. 
    • Recall the mission and primary role of each Sister Service.
    • Recognize the organization of each Sister Service.
    • Identify the joint functions.
    • Recall the range of military operations.
    • Recognize the operational joint chain of command from the President to the individual components.
    • Recognize the Unified Combatant Command missions. 
    • Identify the Unified Combatant Command areas of responsibility.
    • Recall the chain of command from the President to the Combatant Commands.
    • Recall how different elements of the Total Force contribute to the Air Force mission
    • Recognize the differences between Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen.
    • List the components of the incident response chain.
    • Recognize the type of missions prohibited by the Posse Comitatus Act.
    • Recall the role of the Dual-Status Commander.
    • Identify the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
    • Discuss the importance of the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
    • Identify the ideological categories of identity-based terrorism.
    • Recall the four enduring policy principles that guide US counterterrorism strategy.
    • Recall the impacts of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States.
    • Recognize the three elements US Armed Forces use to combat terrorism.
    • List the four space operations functions
    • Identify the space support to operations capabilities. 
    • Recall the purpose of counterspace operations.
    • Recall the Department of Defense definition for cyberspace
    • Identify specific threats and vulnerabilities associated with cyberspace operations.
    • Recognize how all Airmen should view cyberspace capabilities in order to better achieve the core missions of the Air Force. 
    • Recall the fundamental purpose of the US nuclear arsenal
    • Recall the unique nature of nuclear weapons.
    • Discuss characteristics of current air and space capabilities and aircraft packaging.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • 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. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 401.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Air Force Employment Exercise”
      • Build and execute a war plan.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 402 - National Security/Commissioning Preparation 2


    Description:
    “National Security/Commissioning Preparation” - Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    Recognize the five important Law of War principles which govern armed conflict.

    Identify the categories of personnel as distinguished by the Geneva Conventions.

    Recall the types of targets which may and may not be attacked

    Articulate the procedure for reporting a suspected Law of War violation.

    Identify the purpose of Air Expeditionary Force (AEF).

    Recall the principles of AEF.

    Recognize key military considerations and definitions.

    Recall the Evolution of Command and Control.

    Recognize Command and Control Assets.

    Discuss global hot spot issues.

    Discuss how the US addresses global and regional issues to support its interests

    Identify the locations and characteristics of world hot spots.

    Recognize the impacts of world hot spots to US national security interests.

    Evaluate all options when making an operational decision. 

    Justify reasons for choosing a course of action. 

    Prepare a presentation of material related to common base agencies.

    Discuss products and services common base agencies provide.

    Describe professional and unprofessional relationships.

    Summarize the Air Force policy on professional and unprofessional relationships.

    Summarize the general and specific prohibitions relating to officers.

    Summarize the effects of unprofessional relationships on unit cohesiveness.

    Discuss the value of the Air Force Core Values.

    Justify the importance of making ethical decisions.

    Justify the impact every Airman has on workplace culture.

    Differentiate between the “ultimate” and “direct” sources of an officer’s authority.

    Contrast the types of officer authority.

    Clarify the guidelines that must be met for an order to be enforceable.

    Categorize an officer’s responsibilities.

    Differentiate between early and urgent warning signs for suicide

    Discuss proactive behaviors that can help prevent suicide.

    Explain how the 3 Ds can be applied reactively to help prevent suicide.

    Discuss individual barriers and realistic options to prevent sexual assault or suicide.

    Summarize the Air Force guidelines concerning religious accommodation.

    Paraphrase the appropriate referral agencies for religious issues

    Recall what actions Wingmen may take to intervene in impending suicides.

    List the reasons why people fail to seek suicide prevention help

     

     
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg

  
  • 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. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 402.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Air Force Employment Exercise”
      • Build and execute a war plan.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 403 - National Security/Commissioning Preparation 3


    Description:
    “National Security/Commissioning Preparation” - Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify the functions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial.
    • Recognize the need for a military justice system.
    • Identify the methods and associated tools available within the UCMJ to maintain discipline.
    • Define corrective supervision.
    • Identify ways to involve the counselee in developing solutions to problems.
    • Identify the three counseling approaches: directive, nondirective, and eclectic.
    • Define Risk Management.
    • Name the four Risk Management principles.
    • Identify the steps of the Risk Management process.
    • Identify methods the Air Force uses to maintain accountability over government property and equipment.
    • List the rules for ethical government computer use.
    • Articulate the rules to protect sensitive and classified information.
    • Explain how human trafficking can affect mission readiness.
    • Describe the human trafficking concerns in the DoD.
    • Recall the definitions of sexual assault and consent.
    • Identify resources available to a victim filing an unrestricted or restricted report.
    • Recognize exceptions to restricted reporting.
    • Describe the purpose of the Airman Comprehensive Assessment.
    • Identify which Airmen are required to receive Airman Comprehensive Assessments.
    • State when Airman Comprehensive Assessment sessions are held for each rank.
    • State the purpose of Enlisted Performance Reports.
    • Identify who is required to receive an EPR.
    • Identify when an EPR is completed.
    • Describe the three steps of the evaluation process
    • Identify inappropriate comments for officer performance reports.
    • Describe “best” qualified and “fully” qualified promotions for officer personnel.
    • Recognize the differences between Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), and Uniform and Equipment Allowance.
    • Identify the different types of leave a military member can take.
    • Identify the rate at which leave is earned
    • Distinguish the four virtues inherent in an officer’s commission.
    • Paraphrase the meaning of the oath of office.
    • Describe the relationship between the oath of office and the commission.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/9/2020

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • 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. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will be either S or U. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 403.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Air Force Employment Exercise”
      • Build and execute a war plan.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  
  • AFRO 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AFRO 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Africana and Black Studies (ABS)

  
  • ABS 110 - Expressive Black Culture: African American Literary Traditions from Folklore to Rap


    Description:
    Interdisciplinary exploration of perspectives in African American folk culture, from oral expressions originating in Africa and developed during slavery to contemporary rap and stand-up comedy. Course explores the worldwide contribution of black oral performative art.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: AH-Literature and Humanities. K5 - Humanities

    General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine and identify African American cultural traditions as they are expressed through literature, oral tradition, art, and performance.
    • Synthesize understanding of the development of African American expressive culture from its origins in Africa through its adaptations and transformations in the United States, to its appropriation and globalization.
    • Analyze forms of African American cultural expression and compare with student’s own linguistic, conceptual and normative presuppositions.
    • Examine ways in which linguistic, religious, philosophical, and historical circumstances have shaped both Black identity and social construction of African Americans by dominant cultures.
    • Develop connections between concepts learned in course and topics that can be delivered to community.
    • Analyze the values, perspectives and attitudes of the dominant culture relative to contemporary African American expressive culture as an alternative cultural space where Blacks exercise power and resist institutional “manageability and intelligibility.”
    • Identify methods African Americans used historically to advocate for social justice at local, national, and international levels.
    • Analyze ways equality and inequality are institutionalized in social, political, economic and organizational structures.
    • Connect personal experiences to issues of social justice within African American communities.
    • Develop the ability to articulate issues and processes, pertaining to African Americans and the African Diaspora, that cross international boundaries.
    • Determine credibility of information sources and understand elements that might temper this credibility.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ABS 210 - Intro to the African American Odyssey: Socio-Economic and Political Forces Shaping Black Experience


    Description:
    Examination of African Americans as (1) members of the nation they helped to build; and (2) members of a distinct culture that shapes and is shaped by local, national and global socio-economic and political forces.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

    General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Articulate how African Americans have gained access to or have been denied citizenship based on analyses of social, cultural, economic and political processes, issues, and events
    • Explain how social, psychological, and cultural experiences create value in African American communities.
    • Analyze the relationship between the development of the African American experience and the community, citizenship, politics, and/or government
    • Describe how historical, social, economic, and cultural developments have affected African American communities, including Slavery, Abolition, Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, WW I & II, The Great Migration, The Great Depression, Civil Rights movement, Black Power, the election of Barrack Obama and Black Lives Matter movement.
    • Develop connections between concepts learned in course and topics that can be delivered to the local community. Apply what has been learned in class to address local pushback to active civil rights movements (for example, Black Lives Matter).
    • Identify methods African Americans used historically to advocate for social justice at local, national, and international levels.
    • Analyze ways equality and inequality are institutionalized in social, political, economic and organizational structures.
    • Develop the ability to articulate issues and processes, pertaining to African Americans, that cross international boundaries.
    • Determine credibility of information sources and understand elements that might temper this credibility.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ABS 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 300 - Black Diaspora Studies: Afro-Latin America and Afro-Caribbean Cultures


    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)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Conduct field work in cultural studies focusing on the Black Diaspora communities.
    • Identify and describe Black Diaspora communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • Demonstrate their understanding of how communities developed from the displacement of Africans during the colonization of the New World and the impact of these communities on cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 301 - Contemporary Movements and Migrations in the African Diaspora


    Description:
    This course will explore contemporary streams of migrations of African descendants from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa within and around the African Diaspora, including issues concerning identity, race, space and place. 

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify the specific cultural aspects of contemporary Black migrant/immigrant communities in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.
    • Explain race/processes of racialization in Africa and the African Diaspora.
    • Analyze the experiences of  Afro-descendants/Black immigrants in the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa by comparing culture, identity, and sociopolitical issues impacting these communities.
    • Explain how concepts of race and processes of racialization developed from the displacement of Africans during colonization of the New World and the current impact of these ideological practices on the cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/21/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online

  
  • 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)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe the historical processes that led to the rise and spread of hip hop music across the world.
    • Identify the social, political, economic and cultural characteristics of hip hop in Africa, Europe and North America
    • Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources related to the origins and spread of hip hop music to all parts of the world in order to put forward well-supported argument on their own
    • Explain the interaction of hip hop with other cultures by preparing clearly-written and clearly presented argument, including a thesis and sufficient historical evidence
    • Describe the various variegated forms of hip hop across the world and identify differing explanations of hip hop as an agent of social change and the connections between cause and effect in the discipline of history

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/18/10

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 308 - African American Folklore


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

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify and discuss the development of the study of African American Folklore from its formal inception to today.
    • Describe the most popular definitions of Folklore and “folk”, as well as methods of data collection in folklore.
    • Describe how Folklore is used by individuals and groups to identify themselves and others.
    • Illustrate the difference between comparative methods used by Folklorists and those used by other fields of study.
    • Distinguish linguistic specificities in Oral Traditions such as dialect, grammar and syntactical variations, and regional vocabulary.
    • Analyze, discuss and identify the structure and function of various types of African American Oral Traditions.
    • Identify and discuss the persistence of African American Folklore as it exists through customs, medicines, food ways, music, dance, games and material culture.
    • Implement the requirements, methodology and best practices for conducting Folklore field research.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/02/12

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 309 - Race and Sports: Freedom, Power, and Difference


    Description:
    This course examines (1) how sports shape and reinforce definitions of race, gender, and sexuality;  (2) how African Americans use sports for social protest; and (3) how intercollegiate and professional sports commodify African American athletes.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze how sports shape and reinforce definitions of race, gender, sexuality, and social status in American society.
    • Explain the impact of African American athletes on collegiate and professional sports organizations.
    • Delineate the commodification of the African American athlete in intercollegiate and professional sports
    • Explain how African American athletes have used sports as a vehicle for protest, assimilation, and social mobility.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/5/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 336 - Race and Literature


    Description:
    Course reviews theory and use of “race” in the construction of knowledge and in English canonical texts. ABS 336 and ENG 336 are cross listed courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Formerly ABS 400; a student may not recieve credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ENG 102.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine the cultural and ideological base of the idea of “races” in human history.
    • Analyze and interrogate the reconstruction and production of knowledge under the political and institutional power structures of colonialism and slavery.
    • Identify specific areas where the politics of “race, constitute the production and experience of art, literature, and humanistic knowledge.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 385 - Race and Performance


    Description:
    This course investigates the relationship between performance and the process of racialization in the United States. It will explore staged and lived performances of race as they intersect with other identities. ABS 385 and TH 385 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Discuss performance as ontology and methodology and its relationship with race and intersectional identities.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the complex historical, political, and cultural contexts of the United States as it relates to performance.
    • Analyze texts/performances through the application of various theoretical frameworks.
    • Construct a research focus based on class material. 

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/5/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Spring Locations: Ellensburg

  
  • ABS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 399 - ABS Seminar


    Description:
    With faculty mentoring and direction, students conduct in depth study of issues and events impacting African descendants in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and other areas of the African Diaspora. Students present research and projects to SOURCE, academic meetings, ABS faculty, and student audiences.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ABS 210.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ABS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

American Indian Studies (AIS)

  
  • AIS 101 - American Indian Culture before European Contact


    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. SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). K6 - Individual & Society

    General Education Pathways: P5 Sustainability, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify basic principles and institutions that underlie American Indian society and their cultures (e.g., settling Americas, adaptations to changing environments, origin of agriculture, emergence of complex social systems.)
    • Use archaeology, ethno-history, and American Indian Oral history to describe theories about individuals, social processes, social networks, and cultural processes (e.g., adaptation to climate change, creation and maintenance of trade and exchange systems).
    • Analyze American Indian cultural adaptations and oral histories containing their perspectives using anthropological and archaeological theory and research.
    • Articulate ways that pre-contact American Indian social diversity shapes attitudes and values affecting modern views of Native American society and culture, past and present.
    • Explain how human actions impact issues of sustainability at the individual/community/organization/societal levels by applying archaeological and oral tradition methods of inquiry.
    • Demonstrate knowledge about how American Indian food getting systems and traditional ecological knowledge affected sustainability of their lifeways using archaeological, anthropological and oral tradition to evaluate the validity of arguments and research.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/3/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 102 - American Indians in the Contact Period


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary study of the lifeways 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. SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). K5 - Humanities

    General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Read and respond in oral and written form to literary and historical sources from both indigenous and colonial perspectives, understanding the importance of perspective, bias and audience to the production and reception of those sources (HUM 1).
    • Identify and synthesize patterns in American and global past that are reflected in our current world, making connections between past and present (HUM 2).
    • Recognize and analyze alternate ways of articulating and interpreting the human experience, particularly indigenous viewpoints as well as self-serving colonial and national narratives, along with different disciplinary perspectives that have framed and shaped history and current cultural perceptions (HUM 3).
    • Identify and challenge preconceived notions of the past, in particular national and tribal identities in the context of alternative (multiple indigenous) perspectives and experiences (HUM 4).
    • Analyze the ways in which historically and culturally distinct contexts shaped lives, beliefs, and experiences in the past, and how these are different from contemporary ones (HUM 5).

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/3/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 103 - Contemporary American Indian Experience


    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. SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

    General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe how historical, social, economic, and/or cultural developments have socially and culturally affected indigenous communities in North America. (CC&C 4)
    • Analyze problems and challenges facing indigenous and other marginalized communities and articulate the how awareness of such social inequalities leads to formulating more informed local, regional and national identities and definitions of citizenship. (CC&C 1)
    • Explain how an understanding of social, economic, cultural and political issues facing American Indian communities leads to a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and how this diversity enhances the value of local, regional and national communities. (CC&C 2)
    • Analyze relationships between American Indian and other communities, including national governments, as well as dominant colonial cultures. Particularly, identify how indigenous perspectives and experiences impact political and government policy at multiple levels, as well as articulations or cultural and national identity. (CC&C 3)

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/2/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  
  • AIS 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • 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.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Explain the importance of spirituality in the everyday lives and communities of among the diverse cultural traditions of contemporary American Indians
    • Identify tribal arts, music, dance, poetry, literature and architecture within the social, cultural and spiritual context of American Indian communities.
    • Delineate the economic, political and legal restrictions that have been and continue to be placed upon the practice of American Indian culture.
    • Identify and analyze the way oral tradition structures and makes spiritual belief and practice in the American Indian community.
    • Explain the role of folklore and mythology in Indian society.
    • Illustrate the differences between cyclical and linear concepts of time and its significance in Indian Culture.
    • Analyze the relationship between nature, identity and power in Indian Culture.
    • Explain and instantiate the American Indian emphasis upon ritual and the, social dimensions of spirituality.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/5/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online
  
  • AIS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
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    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. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Occasional workshops will be offered to provide a context for American Indian artists/scholars to teach. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  
  • AIS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • AIS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

American Sign Language (ASL)

  
  • ASL 151 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Low level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Low level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 152 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 151.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Mid-level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Mid-level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 153 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 152.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice High-level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice High-level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • 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. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the intermediate Low level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Intermediate Low level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • 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. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the intermediate Low level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Intermediate Low level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 253 - 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. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 252.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Develop listening and reading skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Mid level.
    • Develop speaking and writing skills in target language in accordance with the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines at the Novice Mid level.
    • Acquire an overview of historical and cultural features and be able to identify the cultural practices of the American Deaf community.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/2/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 301 - American Sign Language Literature


    Description:
    Introduces aspects of ASL literature, including poetry, narrative, humor and folklore. Students will develop knowledge of the literary history of ASL and will acquire skills in comprehending and producing ASL literary texts. By permission only.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify the following forms of ASL Literature: Poetry, narrative, humor and folklore.
    • Demonstrate examples of ASL poetry, narrative, humor and folklore.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity for Deaf Culture and the Place of ASL Literature in the culture.
    • Identify and describe significant literary events relating to American Sign Language.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/17/2011

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 305 - American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Etymology


    Description:
    Designed for ASL students on enhance fingerspelling skills (expressive and receptive), and expand English vocabulary and conceptual ASL equivalencies. Also includes a focused study of Greek and Latin word origins, common word families, and contextual analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply diverse English vocabulary to sign translations.
    • Interpret unknown vocabulary using contextual cues.
    • Recognize common root words and distinguish sign or inflection relationships.
    • Distinguish signs utilizing numerous English translations in a variety of registers.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/16/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online
  
  • ASL 310 - Deaf Culture and Community


    Description:
    Overview of the cultural development and linguistic history of the Deaf. Provides comprehensive study through analysis of historical events, sociolinguistic factors, and current issues. May be taught in ASL or both ASL and interpreted. 

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify and explain significant events in the history of Deaf people in America and abroad.
    • Identify and describe the social beliefs, art, language, history, values and shared institutions of Deaf people in America.
    • Demonstrate respect for Deaf Culture and its members.
    • Evaluate events in the history of Deaf people and describe their impact on modern day members of Deaf Culture.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/17/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online
  
  • ASL 315 - Experiences in the Deaf Community


    Description:
    Apply knowledge from previous ASL courses and explore various resources, skills, privilege, and power to become an ally within the deaf community. Includes 20 hours of volunteer work within the deaf community. Conducted in ASL.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Apply learning from previous course content to relevant community experience
    • Employ discipline‐specific and/or interdisciplinary knowledge and critical thinking skills to community issues.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to issues of culture, language, diversity, and social justice as applied to deaf community engagement.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/17/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ASL 343 - Deaf Education


    Description:
    Overview of current practices concerning the use of ASL in the educational setting. Topics explored will include manually coded English systems, bilingual bicultural education, and language acquisition in deaf children.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: C+ or higher in ASL 310. By permission only.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Examine and discuss a variety of common topics likely to be encountered in the target language culture.
    • Use intermediate vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing.
    • Analyze and interpret simple texts.
    • Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input.
    • Identify cultural practices.
    • Demonstrate appropriate use of past, present and future indicative mood.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/26/2016

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 405 - Sign Language Structure and Usage


    Description:
    Analyze the origins and linguistic structure of ASL. Study ASL phonology, morphology, and syntax; Perform cross-linguistic comparisons with signed and spoken languages of other countries and Sociolinguistic analysis of ASL dialects. Conducted in ASL.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Outline the history of the study of American Sign Language
    • Classify morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics, and syntax
    • Compare and contrast the linguistics of ASL and other languages
    • Differentiate types of languages (native, heritage, second, pidgin)
    • Evaluate historical events and changes (variation, language contact, bilingualism, and multilingualism)

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/17/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ASL 410 - Deaf Culture, Sign Languages, and Media


    Description:
    Explore sign language usage in a variety of global contexts through media. Examine cultural and linguistic similarities and differences through dialogue with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals outside the United States. Conducted in ASL.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253 or department permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Analyze and critique the products of the target culture (film, media, popular culture, etc.) through comparison with Deaf American and other countries’ cultures.
    • Compare and contrast sign language, usage, and patterns between American Sign Language (ASL) and another sign language
    • Evaluate the references and social contexts of a global Deaf culture studied from that culture’s own perspectives.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/17/19

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ASL 415 - Community Relations: Current Issues in the Deaf World


    Description:
    Gain an understanding of Deaf community and individuals in regards to identity, education, medical, legal, public services, politics, and communication access. May be taught in ASL or both ASL and interpreted.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 253 or department permission.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Evaluate how power, positionality, privilege, and other socio-structural factors impact Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and Deaf Community within various settings.
    • Demonstrate cultural awareness with respect to the diversity of cultural products and manifestations produced in the Deaf Community.
    • Analyze the demands of quality services to support Deaf community members in various settings.
    • Observe diverse groups of people within the Deaf community in the areas of cultural and individual differences in interaction and communication.

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online
  
  • ASL 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ASL 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Anthropology and Museum Studies (ANTH)

  
  • ANTH 107 - Being Human: Past and Present


    Description:
    Exploration of being human throughout the world from the earliest human ancestors to today using archaeological, biological, cultural and linguistic anthropology methods and perspectives. SB-Foundations of Human Adaptations and Behavior. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Foundations of Human Adaptations and Behavior. K6 - Individual & Society

    General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being, P5 Sustainability

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify basic principles and institutions that underlie human cultures (e.g., language, race, marriage, social inequality)
    • Describe theories about social and cultural processes (e.g., social control, functionalism)
    • Explain and apply methods to investigate and analyze cultures across space and time (e.g., participant observation, archaeology)
    • Analyze human behavior using theory and research (e.g., fossil record and archaeology discoveries)
    • Articulate ways that cultural diversity affects attitudes and values through concepts such as social identity, cultural relativism, race, and ethnocentrism.
    • Analyze issues related to public health, wellbeing, and sustainability over human history (e.g., paleopathology, dietary change, cultural collapse) from interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., evolution, archaeology)
    • Explore anthropological, archaeological, and evolutionary approaches that address our understanding of long-term human-environmental balance and societal health

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • ANTH 110 - Bones, Apes, and Genes: Exploring Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    Exploration of the field of biological anthropology, including humankind’s evolutionary relationships to other primate forms, the human fossil record, and on-going evolutionary processes impacting on the human species. NS-Patterns and Connections Natural World. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: NS-Patterns and Connections Natural World. K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P5 Sustainability, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Consider and discuss how discoveries in and research on human evolution contribute to our lives and our roles as citizens.
    • Generate and test hypotheses regarding the evolutionary relationships among various fossil hominins (humans), using fossil ages, geographic and ecological locations, and anatomy.
    • Compare various primate species to explore what is unique to humans and what humans share with other primate species and mammals more broadly.
    • Describe and analyze the diverse body of evidence that contributes to and informs modern evolutionary theory (e.g., the systems of genetics, behavior, paleoanthropology).
    • Apply quantitative information to critique evolutionary explanations for characteristics of past and modern hominin (human) populations (e.g., maintenance of balanced hemoglobin polymorphisms in malarial regions-aspects of ecology select for evolution of specific characteristics, evolution of bipedalism). 
    • Discuss human evolution now, considering where our species came from, our species’ features, how we populated earth, and our recent evolutionary challenges.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 120 - Archaeology: Science of the Past


    Description:
    Introduction to the concepts, methods, and development of archaeology, as well as key discoveries from the ancient world.  Illustrations of how fields of science are combined to uncover past human achievements and diverse cultures. SB-Foundations of Human Adaptations and Behavior (W). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Foundations of Human Adaptations and Behavior (W). K8 - Science & Technology

    General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being, P5 Sustainability, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Describe how archaeology contributes to our lives by providing a deep historical background to humanity and exposure to different cultures and ways of living.
    • Recognize social, political, and ethical implications of archaeological research, particularly considering heritage management, ownership of the past, and ethical responsibilities to descendants.
    • Formulate questions that can be addressed by archaeological inquiry, and ways of evaluating validity of archaeological knowledge (i.e. epistemology).
    • Apply quantitative reasoning to solve archaeological problems.
    • Explore archaeological methods and approaches (e.g., studies of paleodiet or paleoenvironment) as they address our understanding of long-term human-environmental balance and societal health or cultural collapse (e.g., implications of origins of agriculture)
    • Analyze issues related to long-term past public health, wellbeing, and sustainability (e.g., paleopathology, dietary change, cultural collapse) from interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., environmental archaeology) 

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 130 - Cultural Worlds


    Description:
    The cross-cultural and holistic study of humans worldwide, including the analysis of race, gender, power, kinship, globalization, and the role of symbols in social life. Students will also examine their own world through anthropological lenses. SB-Perspectives on World Cultures.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on World Cultures. K4 - Global Dynamics

    General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define, differentiate, and identify interconnections between notions of culture, society and nature.
    • Define key theories, quantitative and qualitative methods, and ethical considerations of cultural anthropology.
    • Employ theories and methods of cultural anthropology to formulate new perspectives on current issues and global problems.
    • Employ theories and methods of cultural anthropology to formulate new perspectives on current issues and global problems.
    • Understand human diversity by comparing cultural practices and beliefs, social organization, and adaptations across cultures, based on knowledge about specific cultures.
    • Discuss the construction of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity; and evaluate their intersectionality.
    • Analyze processes underlying the production of social inequality in local, national, and global contexts.
    • Identify and critically discuss processes of globalization, and connections between local and global issues, with attention to social and environmental impacts of the global economic system.
    • Critically examine and challenge boundaries of own ethnocentrism and positionality
    • Justify the value of cultural diversity as it relates to issues in everyday life, as well as at local, national, and global scales.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/2/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 137 - Race, Power and the American Dream


    Description:
    This class constitutes an anthropological exploration of race in the United States by examining structural inequality in relation to the ideas and experiences reflected in what is popularly called The American Dream. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

    General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Explain race as a social construct.
    • Describe an historical overview of racism in the United States
    • Identify the different components of “the American Dream”.
    • Examine racial stereotypes as social indexes.
    • Deconstruct the notion of white privilege.
    • Articulate the relation between class and race.
    • Describe social power.
    • Discuss how social inequality is produced.
    • Reflect about individual racial position.
    • Recognize the significance of differing racial experiences.
    • Evaluate the impact of race in today’s world.
    • Generate common-ground with respect to differing social experiences.
    • Advocate for a critical approach to race and racism in the United States.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/16/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 180 - Language and Culture


    Description:
    This course is an introduction to the scientific and anthropological study of language, concerning its structure and function as an omnipresent system in communication, cognition, and socialization, and its relationship with culture, society, and power. Course will be offered every year (Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: K6 - Individual & Society

    General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

     

    • Describe how critical language is to cultural adaptation and intellectual development, and how unique language is to human socialization.
    • Examine your own beliefs in and attitude toward languages, dialects, and accents used in a community and elsewhere.
    • Apply linguistic tools and techniques to language description: phonetically transcribe words, delineate and justify the internal structure of words, group linguistic elements into classes, and explain differences of meaning.
    • Explain the linguistic concepts and realize that all human languages are creative, have a grammar, change over time, and culturally transmitted.
    • Analyze human speech acts, norms, or discourses using linguistic theories and methods.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/21/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • ANTH 201 - Grade 1 Animal Technician


    Description:
    Course covers skills of Grade 1 Animal Technician with a focus on primates. Standards follow those of the International Primatological Society and include maintenance of primates’ physical environment and USDA standards for management. Grade will be S or U.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Define USDA nutritional requirements for captive nonhuman primates.
    • Define OSHA standards for animal caregivers.
    • List reasons for maintaining daily logs of animal behaviors and notable events.
    • Describe hygiene standards and health and safety considerations for human and nonhuman primates, including potential for cross-species disease transmission.
    • Recall USDA standards for enclosure design for primates.
    • Review the use of species-typical behaviors in animal management.
    • Discuss how social housing impacts on captive primates’ health and well-being.
    • Create enrichment activity for captive primate.
    • Evaluate professional standards for maintaining captive primates.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/20/16

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    ANTH 296 - Individual Study


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 301 - Anthropology: Principles and Assessment


    Description:
    Principles and assessment course for majors: current topics and careers, research, funding; development of assessment portfolios and individual program plans. Required for all BA and BS anthropology majors at admission.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Have both a broad understanding and set of specific knowledge that will facilitate a successful undergraduate career in anthropology and prepare them for post-Baccalaureate efforts in anthropology.
    • Be familiar with the requirements and opportunities that face undergraduates in the CWU department of anthropology.
    • Know their areas of strength and weakness and areas of special interest within the field of anthropology by taking the departmental assessment exam.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/01/01

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 310 - Research/Laboratory in Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    Laboratory research analysis of biological anthropology materials. May be taken concurrently with and as a supplement to other 300-level courses in biological anthropology. The course may be repeated for a cumulative maximum of 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and ANTH 485 are allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: previous college work in biological anthropology or other natural sciences, and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 311 - Advanced Biological Anthropology: Principles of Human Evolution (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)


    Description:
    Analysis and interpretation of major principles of modern biological anthropology from an evolutionary perspective: genetics, population genetics, ecology, comparative anatomy and human paleontology.  Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered every year (Spring). (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • List, describe, and discuss genetics and evolutionary theory as these are used in biological anthropology.
    • Apply their knowledge of evolutionary dynamics to problems and scenarios taken from fossil and living human populations.
    • Apply evolutionary principles to a specific problem related to human evolution using either modern populations or extinct fossil forms.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/16/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 312 - Human Origins: The Fossil Evidence


    Description:
    The fossil record of hominins. Basic data and interpretation. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on even numbered years (Fall).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • List, describe, and discuss the major hominin fossil sites, fossil specimens, and extinct and living hominins from the late Miocene through the Holocene epochs.
    • Discuss the principal methods of data collection and analysis used in paleoanthropology.
    • Practice methods of laboratory data collection to interpret fossil hominins.
    • Apply knowledge of phylogeny and taxonomy to compare and contrast fossil hominins.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/16/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 313 - Primate Social Behavior


    Description:
    Survey of field studies of nonhuman primates relevant to the study of human social systems and adaptation. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Locate career information posted on Primate Info Net,
    • Identify major primate researchers, their findings, and how these findings have shaped primatology.
    • Identify primary literature and authoritative websites in primatology.
    • Interpret primary literature and incorporate this information into poster text.
    • Classify primates to order, family, genus, and species levels.
    • Construct the social organization and natural history of the best-known primate species.
    • Summarize the theoretical and methodological approaches of primatologists trained as anthropologists, psychologists, or biologists.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/16/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 314 - Human Variation


    Description:
    Survey of genetic, physiological, and morphological diversity of modern human populations, with a focus on how humans’ biological variation interacts with culture to enable adaptation to various ecological settings. NS-Applications Natural Science. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: NS-Applications Natural Science. K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P2 Health & Well-being, P4 Social Justice

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Demonstrate how genetic research has shaped modern medical science.
    • Recognize how biological anthropology developed as a discipline, and how humans are studied as part of the natural world.
    • Identify various human body shapes and physiological adaptations and match them to diverse environments.
    • Critique the interrelationships among morphological, physiological, and genetic variation in human populations and traditional race concepts.
    • Calculate a population’s observed and expected allele frequencies.
    • Find and evaluate information on human genetic conditions (e.g., cancer).
    • Analyze the contributions of genes, life choices, and culture on health outcomes (e.g., cancer risk, obesity).
    • Critique the biological bases for race and gender as they are applied to human classifications.
    • Apply biological concepts learned in this class regarding human variation to understandings of race and gender.
    • Problematize the social dynamics of group inclusion and exclusion based on biology, race, gender, and ethnicity.
    • Challenge the effects of race and gender as cultural constructs historically and in the present.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/6/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 315 - Forensic Skeletal Analysis


    Description:
    A survey of the human skeleton and techniques of human skeletal analysis. Identification of age, sex, and other traits in modern and extinct populations. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 316 - History and Theory of Molecular Anthropology (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)


    Description:
    This seminar will include readings from important studies that have influenced the field of biological anthropology including the areas of human origins, phylogeny and dispersal. (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 311 or by permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Critically read a peer- reviewed article, summarize the content and lead a class discussion.
    • Identify the various types of molecular data used in studies that have contributed to our understanding of human evolution.
    • Trace the history of the application of molecular techniques to the study of human evolution.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/01/12

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • ANTH 318 - Introduction to Forensics


    Description:
    This course explores the subject matter and methods forensic investigators use when searching and recovering evidence from crime scenes.We examine approaches to forensics across multiple disciples including anthropology, biological sciences, chemistry, law and justice, geological sciences, physics, psychology, and sociology. The goal is to provide a broad overview for students interested in exploring forensic careers. ANTH 318 and LAJ 318 are crosslisted courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Identify major developments in the history of forensic science
    • Identify specialized fields which contribute to the forensic investigation
    • Describe the ethical issues facing the forensic scientist
    • Employ forensic examination and comparison techniques on evidence
    • Demonstrate procedures associated with crime scene processing
    • Demonstrate proficiency in writing
    • Summarize court decisions concerning scientific evidence
    • Appraise current literature, materials and developments regarding scientific evidence

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/02/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
 

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