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SSC 205 - Religion and American Culture 3 CR
The United State is a secular country that holds strongly to the ideal of separation between church and state. At the same time, religion plays a highly influential role in politics, nationalism, popular culture, and ethnic relations in American society. In this course, we explore this unique tension between secular ideals and religious values, using social scientific theories to explore how religion is defined and expressed in the American cultural context. (This course is cross listed with AME 205 and REL 205 .)
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SSC 220 - Basic Research Methods 3 CR
Introduces students to the basic elements of quantitative and qualitative methods, focusing on the skills of reading, critiquing, and applying published scientific research. Students will learn how to include research design within a research proposal. The course introduces students to the recognized software tools needed to carry out research. Students may gain nationally-recognized research ethics training and certification. The course provides students with scientific knowledge and skills needed to read, critique and make use of scientific research reports from the social and behavioral sciences.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 100 (or equivalent) and one introductory SSC course.
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SSC 289 - Topics in Social Sciences 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled social science offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering.
Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
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SSC 294 - Independent Study in Social Science 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-study interchange of ideas related to the field of social science, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences and completion of 30 credit hours.
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SSC 314 - Gender Images in the Media 3 CR
Students will explore the psychological and sociological impact of various forms of media on women, and will examine the effect of these on one’s sense of self in relation to one’s society.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and PSY 100 or SOC 101 .
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SSC 317 - Leadership Seminar 3 CR
This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. Emphasis is on the application of theory in case studies, readings, films, and personal experience.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , any COM, and SOC 101 or PSY 100 .
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SSC 318 - Adolescence, Substance Abuse and Criminality 3 CR
This course integrates the study of adolescent development, alcohol and other drug use, abuse, and dependency, and criminality among adolescents and young adults. Case studies and group projects address problem definition, strategies for intervention, and rehabilitation issues. (This course is cross listed with HUS 318 )
Prerequisite(s): an introductory social science, human service, or criminal justice course.
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SSC 320 - Research Methods in Social Sciences 3 CR
Introduces upper-level undergraduate students in the social sciences and related professional areas to social research methods. Examines research questions, hypotheses, research designs, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and data interpretation strategies. Students will be expected to gain competence in procedures used in assessing published research reports. Provides an opportunity to become familiar with ethical issues in social research.
Prerequisite(s): at least one introductory course in the social sciences, SSC 220 and MAT 100 .
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SSC 330 - Science, Technology and Ethics 3 CR
This course will increase scientific, technological, and ethical literacy by examining contemporary social, moral, and political issues in science, technology, and society. Issues in the following areas that impact our lives will be analyzed: natural resources and energy; medical technologies; weapons development; communications technologies. (This course is cross-listed with HUM 330 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and PHI 103 or any ethics course, OR permission of instructor.
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SSC 332 - Addiction and the Family 3 CR
The course acquaints students with research findings and clinical data regarding the effects of addiction on various family systems. The conditions of co-addiction, co-dependency and family dysfunction are studied within the contexts of family systems and society as a whole. The development of the functional self as the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships is explored. (This course is cross listed with HUS 332 .)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 125 and PSY 100 .
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SSC 334 - Cultivating Community: The Garden Seminar 3 CR
This course applies theory and research in organizational sociology and community psychology to the practice of growing a community garden and maintaining a successful student organization to support the garden. Academic study is supplemented by applied work in community organizing and community gardening.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , SOC 101 and SOC 201 .
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SSC 360 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 CR
This course is designed to teach students about the theoretical approaches, implications, assumptions, and applications for effective qualitative research design. Students will learn the place of qualitative research in the social sciences and related fields. Students will complete two applied qualitative research activities.
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SSC 362 - Death and Dying 3 CR
Covers a range of theoretical viewpoints, practices, and cultural values related to the human life and death cycle. Among the topics included for study are near-death experiences, condolence behaviors, palliative care practices, death industries, spirituality and religious beliefs, grief reactions and therapies, cultural differences, public laws, education initiatives, leave taking rituals, historical views of death, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 OR SOC 101 .
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SSC 364 - Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma 3 CR
Human Rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological, social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. (This course is cross listed with HUS 364 and JUS 364 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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SSC 389 - Topics in Social Science 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled sociology offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering. For baccalaureate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences.
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SSC 390 - Project Planning 3 CR
This course introduces the fundamentals of project planning in social science, including proposal writing and project management. The course prepares students for the completion of a social science capstone project and introduces core professional skills (e.g. research design, grant writing, project management, program planning and evaluation).
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Social Science course or permission of Instructor.
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SSC 394 - Independent Study in Social Science 1- 6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas related to the field of social science, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): one introductory course in the social sciences and completion of 60 credit hours.
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SSC 420 - Social Science Capstone Experience 3 CR
This course provides an opportunity to review and reflect on a student’s past educational, professional and life experiences in relationship to the methods and practices of the social sciences. The course culminates in the completion of a capstone research project or practicum.
Prerequisite(s): SSC 320 , SSC 390 and senior status.
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SSC 450 - Conflict Resolution 3 CR
A study of conflict resolution, particularly in relation to the helping professions. Theoretical constructs are studied. Conflict resolution techniques of the practitioner in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy with individuals and groups are discussed and practiced. (This course is cross listed with JUS 450 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 OR permission of instructor.
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SSC 489 - Topics in Social Science 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled social science offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering.
Prerequisite(s): to be determined at time of topic approval.
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
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UAS 109 - Seeing Photographically 3 CR
Seeing Photographically is an intensive seven-week course that covers the basic mechanics of the camera and photographic visualization. There will be three live sessions for demonstrations and sharing images but all assignments will be completed and posted online via Blackboard.
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UAS 115 - Electronic Fundamentals with Lab 4 CR
This is an introductory course and lab in electronic circuits used in robotics. Topics includes the basic laws like Ohm’s Law and theorems used in electrical circuits for batteries, switches, wiring, resistors, capacitors, inductors, semiconductors and an introduction to microcontrollers. Circuit simulation will be part of the course.
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UAS 210 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems 4 CR
This is an introductory course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This course will provide the student with the information to pass the FAA knowledge test to become an FAA certified Remote Pilot and serves as an introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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UAS 220 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, Assembly, and Maintenance Fixed Wing Aircraft 4 CR
This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) design, assembly, and maintenance introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes design, assembly of airframe, power plant, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students will build a small fixed wing aircraft and program and ground control station. Students will fly fixed winged aircraft that they build in this course.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 .
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UAS 230 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, Assembly, and Maintenance with Lab-Rotary Wing 4 CR
This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to the design, assembly, and maintenance of UASs. Content includes assembly of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students fly both rotary wing aircraft they have assembled.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 or permission of instructor.
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UAS 289 - Topics in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 1-8 CR
(Topic would be indicated) An intensive study of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) aircraft, components, flying, uses, or trends. This course can cover areas not normally explored in other UAS courses. For students enrolled or not enrolled in the UAS Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s): Will vary based on topic.
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UAS 310 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations with Lab 4 CR
This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes operations of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students learn to fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230 or permission of instructor.
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UAS 410 - Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (mUAS) & Remote Ground Control Station (GCS) Flight Instruction 4 CR
This course in Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (mUAS) introduces students to the operations of UASs that weigh up to 100 pounds with payload. Content includes flying fixed and rotary winged aircraft from a remote ground station using a safety pilot as a visual observer. Students learn to fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircrafts remotely.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230 , UAS 310 or permission of instructor.
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UAS 420 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Fundamental of Photogrammetry 4 CR
This course in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to photogrammetry. Content includes an overview of digital sensors (cameras, LiDAR), UAS systems with photogrammetric image processing software, and planning and executing your own mapping project using a variety of software packages. We will cover open source geospatial data.
Prerequisite(s): UAS 210 , UAS 220 , UAS 230 , UAS 310 or permission of instructor.
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UAS 490 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Internship 4 CR
Students meeting all UAS course requirements and obtaining instructors’ recommendation will be place in a supervised internship slot within a UAS or related business or industry to continue learning and building contracts and relationships. Credits 4 for and may be repeated 1 time for credit. Standard internships run during a summer semester of six to fifteen weeks or throughout a fall or spring semester of twelve to fifteen weeks.
Prerequisite(s): Prior to enrolling in AVI 490 “UAS Internship,” students must meet all requirements of the internship which include: Hold a GPA of 3.0 reflected on a current transcript, Hold recommendation from aviation faculty advisor and program coordinator, Hold academic standing at either the junior or senior level or be in good standing in the Advanced UAS Certificate Program.
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VTE 100 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3 CR
The course explores the role of a veterinary technician in the veterinary profession. It also offers a general overview of ethics, animal behavior, and practice management. As an introductory course, basic library concepts are introduced.
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VTE 115 - Veterinary Technology Student Internship 2 CR
This course covers medical terminology and medical math. Students will participate in the care of animals housed in the veterinary technician facility. Students will also be required to observe in other veterinary medical facilities.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 , VTE 100 and all UMA general education requirements.
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VTE 200 - Clinical Laboratory Methods 3 CR
The course will serve to describe and familiarize students with current laboratory procedures. Among the topics to be considered are urinalysis, hematology, clinical chemistry, parasitology, and instrumentation. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 213L).
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 , CHY 108 , MAT 111 , VTE 100 , and UMA’s communication, humanities, social science, English and writing intensive requirements OR approval of the instructor.,
Co-requisite(s): VTE 200L .
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VTE 200L - Clinical Lab Methods Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 200 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Veterinary Technology program, BIO 116 , CHY 108 , MAT 111 , VTE 100 , and UMA’s communication, humanities, social science, English and writing intensive requirements OR approval of the instructor;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 200 .
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VTE 210 - Small Animal Care and Handling 3 CR
Animal care in clinics, hospitals, and research laboratories is discussed. Descriptions of care include housing, equipment and management. The laboratory presents the principles of handling, restraint, and common techniques. Pertinent humane issues, professional ethics, and public image will be covered. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 210L ).
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Veterinary Technology degree program, BIO 116 , CHY 108 , CIS 100 , MAT 111 , and UMA’s communication, humanities, social science, English and writing intensive requirements or approval of the instructor.
Co-requisite(s): VTE 210L .
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VTE 210L - Small Animal Care and Handling Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 210 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Veterinary Technology degree program, BIO 116 , CHY 108 , CIS 100 , MAT 111 , and UMA’s communication, humanities, social science, English and writing intensive requirements or approval of the instructor.
Co-requisite(s): VTE 210 .
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VTE 223 - Pharmacology 4 CR
Practical application of veterinary drug therapy, including dose calculation, safety considerations, species differences, side effects, and drug interaction.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 116 , BIO 265 ; CHY 108 ; CIS 100 ; MAT 111 ; VTE 100 and UMA’s communication, humanities, social science, English and writing intensive requirements OR approval of the instructor.
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VTE 224 - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology Part I 3 CR
This course prepares the student to administer and monitor anesthesia during surgery. It includes the physiology of anesthesia, monitoring methodologies, and response to anesthetic emergencies. The student administers and monitors anesthesia in the laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 210L /VTE 210 ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 224L .
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VTE 224L - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology Part I Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 224 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor. Responsibilities outside of class time are required.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 224 .
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VTE 228 - Radiology 2 CR
The course is designed to familiarize the participant with the basic physics of ionizing radiation; the handling of small animals for the purpose of performing a radiologic examination under practice conditions; the equipment used for the safe production of radiographs; and the criteria by which the quality of those radiographs may be assessed. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 228L ).
Prerequisite(s): VTE 100 and VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 228L .
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VTE 228L - Radiology Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 228 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 100 and VTE 210L /VTE 210L ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 228 .
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VTE 314 - Large Animal Care and Handling 3 CR
The course is designed to familiarize the student with handling, restraint, sampling, and medication of large animal species. Pertinent humane issues, professional ethics, and public image will be covered. This course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 314L ) unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 314L .
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VTE 314L - Large Animal Care and Handling Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 314 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor. This lab requires students to have coveralls and waterproof boots for all labs. Students will be responsible for travel to various lab locations.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 /VTE 210L ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 314 .
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VTE 316 - Animal Nutrition 3 CR
The course will cover the basics of animal nutrition, which includes an explanation of the various nutrients relating to animal growth and reproduction, the digestive process, and factors affecting the value of feeds.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 116 or equivalent,
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: VTE 100 .
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VTE 319 - Animal Disease 3 CR
The course explores the symptoms, clinical signs, control, and treatment of animal disease in the veterinary practice.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 116 or equivalent,
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: VTE 100 .
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VTE 324 - Advanced Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesia I 3 CR
The course will teach the basics of surgery and anesthesia as they are presented in VTE 224 . In addition, students will be required to complete a research paper and service learning which will advance their understanding of surgical principles.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 210 and VTE 210L .
Co-requisite(s): VTE 224L .
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VTE 325 - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology II 3 CR
The course will train the veterinary technician student in the techniques of surgical patient monitoring, anesthesia, surgical assisting, record keeping, and instrument preparation/maintenance. Unless prior approval is given by the instructor, this course must be taken in conjunction with the accompanying lab (VTE 325L ).
Prerequisite(s): VTE 224L /VTE 224 or VTE 324 ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 325L .
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VTE 325L - Surgical Nursing and Anesthesiology II Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 325 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor. Responsibilities outside of class time are required.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 224 /VTE 224L or VTE 324 .
Co-requisite(s): VTE 325 .
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VTE 326 - Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians 3 CR
The course will cover topics of dental charting, prophylactic dental care, congenital dental disease, emergency treatment of dental trauma, and recognition of oral disease.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 224 ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 326L .
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VTE 326L - Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians Lab 1 CR
This is the laboratory component of VTE 326 and must be taken in conjunction with it unless prior approval is given by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): VTE 224 ;
Co-requisite(s): VTE 326 .
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VTE 330 - Practicum in Veterinary Technology 15 CR
The practicum will consist of fourteen weeks of field experience in designated laboratories and veterinary facilities. Supervision will be by veterinarians with contributing faculty appointments. The student will experience practical aspects of anesthesiology, radiology, routine patient care, pharmacology, professional ethics, and public relations. Periodic visits from the VTE faculty will monitor the students’ progress. (Pass/Fail Grade Only)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of all other VTE courses prior to the start of externship.
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VTE 394 - Independent Study in Veterinary Technology 3 CR
This course allows students the opportunity to explore a veterinary topic of their choice. The student will work closely with their advisor to develop a course of study which thoroughly looks at all aspects of the chosen topic and includes a research paper and a service learning project.
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Women and Gender Studies |
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WGS 101W - Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 CR
Introduces the scholarship and interdisciplinary nature of women’s studies. Examines women’s position in diverse cultures and explores the origins, development, and effect of cultural assumptions about women’s natures, issues, and societal roles.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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WGS 190 - Women, Music, and Culture 3 CR
Women, Music, and Culture traces the profound and often unheeded contributions of women in Western music from the gilded age to contemporary times. This investigation explores the historical narratives of Western culture’s art, folk, jazz and popular music genres by shining a light on women as teachers, students, composers, patrons and performers. We will also consider cultural and anthropological issues as we reckon with the ways the “glass ceiling” limits women’s musical accomplishments as well as the way women attempt to shatter cultural limitations. Active and guided listening examples will highlight basic musical elements such as style, melody, rhythm, and structure. No musical training is required. (This course is cross listed with MUH 190 )
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WGS 289 - Topics in Women’s Studies 1-6 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Topic in women’s studies not offered regularly, e.g. specific aspects of women’s experience, the impact of gender on particular historical moments, the relationship between gender and specific cultural productions.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W , or permission of instructor.
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WGS 294 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies 3 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W and completion of 30 credit hours.
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WGS 301W - Introduction to Feminist Theory 3 CR
This is an interdisciplinary introduction to the main traditions of feminist theory. The class will examine classic and contemporary feminist writings that provide different perspectives on womanhood and women’s experiences, and explore a range of texts in order to understand the history, breadth and diversity of feminist thought.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W .
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WGS 303 - Hip-Hop America: Culture, Consciousness and Movement 3 CR
Hip Hop has shaped American culture for decades and helps to define the essence of what America is. Contested and contradictory, powerful and diverse, beautiful and ugly, Hip Hop gives a voice to the oppressed and a means to mainstream success. Through a variety of texts like rap music and the Broadway musical, Hamilton, as well as contexts like feminism and social justice, we will explore the ways in which Hip Hope shapes and challenges American culture, raising consciousness, and inspiring a variety of movements. (This course is cross listed with AME 303 , ENG 303 and MUS 303 )
Prerequisite(s): AME 201W OR MUS XXX OR ENG 102W OR WGS 101W OR permission of instructor.
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WGS 304W - Girls on Fire: Feminism, Activism, and the Future 3 CR
In fiction as well as real life-from Katniss Everdeen to Malala Yousafzai-girls shape their worlds and define our futures. This course explores YA Dystopia, feminism and activism, and social media. We consider how these contexts shape girls’ lives in contemporary American culture, make sense of the lives of girls who built feminist foundations, and imagine the future we all share. (This course is cross listed with AME 304W .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and WGS 101W or AME 201W or permission of instructor.
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WGS 305 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in American Culture 3 CR
Considering issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or nationality in narrow, isolated examples is impossible and undesirable if we hope to have a fuller understanding of the patterns, realities, and possibilities of identity, power, culture, and politics in American culture. All of these complex and contradictory dimensions contribute to our identities and material realities as well to our place in relationship to social structures and power relationships. We will consider intersections in the past, present, and future including both local and transnational contexts. We will consider how we might move beyond the limits of identity politics toward a radical politics of empowerment, justice, and transformation. (This course is cross listed with AME 305 .)
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W , or AME 201W , or permission of instructor.
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WGS 306 - American Fitness: Culture, Community, and Transformation 3 CR
Fitness is an American fad, industry, pop culture phenomenon, and pursuit. This class considers what fitness means in American culture, how fitness can create and sustain communities, and how fitness might be used toward social, cultural, and mind/body transformation. As a women’s studies course we also consider feminist perspectives on fitness. Course work will include a project that focuses on the individual students’ fitness interests. (This course is cross listed with AME 306 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and WGS 101W , or AME XXX, or permission of instructor.
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WGS 309 - Cinema in the French-Speaking World: Gender, Sexuality, and Social Change 3 CR
This course explores a variety of films in French set in of Francophone countries or regions, such as Europe (France), North America (Quebec) and Africa (Algeria, Senegal). We will seek to better understand the political, socio-economic, religious , and gendered dynamics in each film. No previous experience with the French language, WGS Studies, or cinema is expected. This course is taught in English and all films have subtitles in English. (This course is cross listed with DRA 309 , FRE 309 and HUM 309 )
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102W or permission of instructor.
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WGS 310W - Introduction to LGBT Studies 3 CR
LGBT studies considers how and why sexuality are cultural constructions. In broad terms, this course will seek to answer the questions: what does it mean to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, and /or transgendered? The LGBT experience(s) will be placed in various cultural, historical, and social contexts. (This course is cross listed with HUM 310W .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (WGS 101W is also recommended but not mandatory).
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WGS 318 - Cultural Criticism and Theory: The Arts of Social Change 3 CR
This course will consider the limits and possibilities of theory and criticism in the academy and in the “real world.” We will consider theory and practice, thought and action, justice and power and how to use ideas toward transformation-of ourselves and our world. Most of all we will be building a “tool box” of theory for our critiques of culture, our intervening actions, and our ideas about the arts of social change. (This course is cross listed with AME 318 and ENG 318 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 300W and one of the following: WGS 101W OR AME 201W OR SOC 201 OR ENG 102W OR permission of instructor.
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WGS 330W - Rebels, Renegades, Revolutionaries-Women in US History 3 CR
This course is an introduction to the history of American women from colonial times to the present. You will be reading about both “famous” and ordinary women, and will have the Opportunity to read what women had to say about themselves and their lives. We will pay particular attention to the ways in which gender norms, race, class, sexuality, and ethnicity shaped women’s experiences, and how those experiences have changed over time. This course is gender identity inclusive and will include material on cis and trans women across a broad spectrum of gender and sexual identities. (This course is cross listed with HTY 330W .)
Prerequisite(s): Any HTY or WGS course and ENG 101 .
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WGS 337 - Masculinities in Late 20th Century American Literature 3 CR
Since the end of World War II, many books and articles have warned of a crisis of American masculinity. In this course, we will approach this so-called crisis by reading a variety of literary works that explore American masculinity, manhood and boyhood, through a variety of lenses including power, violence, nationalism, work, sports, race, age, class, and sexuality. (This course is cross listed with ENG 337 .)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102W .
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WGS 340 - Queer History in the United States 3 CR
This course is an introduction to the history of queer people from colonial times to the present. The term “queer” is meant to be as inclusive as possible of all variations of gender identity and sexuality and encompass the multiple identities and practices that transgress gendered expectations in a given time and space. We will examine the changing understandings of queerness through the prism of legal, medical, psychological, and cultural histories, as well as examples of resilience in the face of oppression. (This course is cross listed with AME 340 and HTY 340 )
Prerequisite(s): HTY XXX or WGS XXX and ENG 101 .
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WGS 350W - Major Women Writers 3 CR
This course aims to explore the different paths that women’s writing has taken. Study will include authors from a range of historical periods and regions. Genres that may be examined include the novel, poetry, and drama, as well as less-traditional forms of writing such as diaries and letters. (This course is cross listed with ENG 350W ).
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102W .
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WGS 389 - Topics in Women’s Studies 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course that is not among the regularly scheduled women’s studies classes, but for which there are apparent student needs for periodic offerings: e.g. specific aspects of women’s experience, the impact of gender on particular historical moments, the relationship between gender and specific cultural productions. For associate and baccalaureate degree program students.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W and sophomore standing (or higher), or permission of instructor.
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WGS 394 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W and completion of 60 credit hours.
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WGS 489 - Topics in Women’s Studies 1-6 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course that is not among the regularly scheduled women’s studies classes, but for which there are apparent student needs for periodic offerings: e.g. specific aspects of women’s experience, the impact of gender on particular historical moments, the relationship between gender and specific cultural productions. For baccalaureate degree program students.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W and junior standing (or higher) or permission of instructor.
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WGS 494 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): WGS 101W and completion of 90 credit hours.
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