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HSI 430 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care (3) (Cross-referenced with NRS 430 .)
This course is a study of the legal and ethical obligations of the health care professional. Topics include, but are not limited to, confidentiality, consent, medical records, risk management, end-of-life, communicable diseases, mental health, and ethical controversies within public health and healthcare. Students will develop an understanding of the mandate for all members of the health care profession to deliver services responsibly and with integrity.
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HIS 105 - History of Civilization I (3)
An analysis of the development of civilization in Europe and elsewhere from 1300 to1815. Particular attention will be paid to the evolution of a modern mind set. This course focuses on the theme of how human perceptions changed over time-a key component of the very notion of “civilization.” As a result of these courses, students will gain an understanding of the Western and non-Western heritages in terms of their origins, development, values, and distinctive qualities. Students will also gain an understanding of the nature of social, political, economic, and psychological forces and how they affect us.
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HIS 106 - History of Civilization II (3)
An analysis of the development of civilization in Europe and elsewhere from 1815 to the present. Particular attention will be paid to the evolution of a modern mind set. This course focuses on the theme of how human perceptions changed over time-a key component of the very notion of “civilization.” As a result of these courses, students will gain an understanding of the Western and non-Western heritages in terms of their origins, development, values, and distinctive qualities. Students will also gain an understanding of the nature of social, political, economic, and psychological forces and how they affect us.
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HIS 205 - History of the United States I (3)
A survey of the American colonial and U.S. national experience prior to 1877. This course is designed for the general student with emphasis on politics and society. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate knowledge of the major themes and chronological periods of American history. They will also demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical method, and the role of interpretation and perspective in constructing historical narratives.
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HIS 206 - History of the United States II (3)
A survey of the U.S. national experience since 1865. This course is designed for the general student with emphasis on politics and society. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate knowledge of the major themes and chronological periods of American history. They will also demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical method, and the role of interpretation and perspective in constructing historical narratives.
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HIS 220 - Introduction to Historical Methods (3) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; History majors or Social Science Teaching majors only.
An introduction to the study of history, students will examine the methodologies used by professional historians to interpret the past and will learn the techniques needed to gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of historical data. Students who successfully complete this course will gain a better understanding of history and of the work of historians and will develop the analytical and research skills needed for history and the social sciences. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HIS 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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HIS 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student, and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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HIS 298/398/498 - Honors in History (1-3) Prerequisite: Permission.
Advanced academic preparation for students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the discipline. Opportunities may take several forms: reading projects, teaching and tutorial assistance in courses, research and writing. Students successfully completing an honors project will demonstrate increased professional knowledge and a deeper understanding of disciplinary conventions. Students may complete two courses at each level.
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HIS 302 - Native American History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
A survey of Native American social, cultural and political history, circa 1492 to the present, with a particular emphasis on the history of Native peoples living in the Great Plains area. Students who successfully complete this course will understand the diversity of Native American cultures as they developed over more than 500 years of living with Europeans and the new Americans of the United States. Students will also acquire knowledge about the major themes and issues of debate in the field of Native American history.
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HIS 304 - Military History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
This course will cover the evolution of warfare from ancient times until the present. The course divides military history into four distinct periods: ancient, medieval, early modern, and modern. The course will focus on both leaders and ordinary soldiers. Evaluation techniques will include both counterfactual analysis and simulated combat as well as more traditional exams and papers. Students who complete this course will develop an understanding of both the evolution of warfare in world history and also recognition of war’s enduring brutal commonalities. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HIS 305 - Recent History of the United States (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
Examines selected topics in U.S. history, from the 1950s to present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Cold War culture, popular culture, gender roles, the modern civil rights movement(s) and other social movements. Particular attention is paid to domestic politics, from the rise of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society” to Ronald Reagan and the rise of the “New Right.” Students who successfully complete this course also will gain a deeper understanding of the interplay of culture, politics, and society (and the analytical constructs of race, gender, and class), as they study the origins of issues relevant to contemporary society.
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HIS 306 - U.S. Interwar Years (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with PSI 306 .)
Provides an in-depth examination of political, social and cultural history, from the 1920s to the early 1940s. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate knowledge of the background to the economic collapse of the Great Depression, the rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” and the beginnings of the Second World War. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of U.S. diversity, from region to race, from rural to urban, and from liberal to conservative strains of political thought.
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HIS 307 - Nebraska History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
A survey of Nebraska history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with an emphasis on political, social, and cultural history, students who successfully complete this course will understand how Nebraska history is reflected in and has influenced the general course of U.S. history. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HIS 314 - History of the Vietnam War and the 1960s (3)
A course designed to provide an overview of the Vietnam War as well as the social, political, and cultural context of the 1960s. Effects of the Vietnam War and the 1960s on U.S. culture and politics today are also emphasized.
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HIS 317 - Twentieth Century European Culture: Fascism (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with INT 317 .)
An examination of fascism as an ideology which dominated the political and cultural life of Europe in the first half of the century. Readings in various disciplines, such as economics, sociology, education, art, psychology, philosophy, religion, and music, augment the investigation of this totalitarian ideology. The legacy of fascism in current political developments, both in Europe and in other areas of the world, is also examined.
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HIS 318 - Germany After Hitler (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with INT 318 .)
Germany in the second half of the 20th century. The course begins at the end of World War II, and progresses through the cold war years and the split into two states - West Germany and the GDR - to the fall of the wall and unification. This course is taught in English.
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HIS 320 - American Environmental History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
Examines American Environmental History from colonial times to the present. Students who successfully complete this course will gain a deeper understanding of topics such as changing interpretations of nature and resources, the conservation and environmental movements, the roles of art, literature, and culture in American visions of nature, as well as issues of public health, government interaction with the environment, and more recent environmental debates. The primary objective of this course is to explore the question “What is environmental history?” Students will also demonstrate knowledge of major authors and their works and will demonstrate the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of environmental history and its interpretations of human interactions with the environment.
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HIS 321 - American Race Relations (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
Surveys events in United States history, from the colonial era to the present, that suggest the racial underpinnings of American culture and society and explores how race interacts with class, gender, ethnicity, religion and culture. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the historical reality of American multiculturalism. Students examine the history of Native “Indian” Americans, African-Americans, Asian and Western and Eastern European immigrants and their descendants, in colonial and national contexts. Topics covered include conquest, assimilation, slavery, ethnicity, eugenics, and the modern civil rights movements. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HIS 326 - Modern Asian History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with PSI 326 .)
Emphasis on China and Japan with some coverage of the Korean peninsula. Themes include modernization, imperialism, relations with the West, Sino-Japanese relations, and economic development. As a result of this course, students will gain an understanding of the Western and non-Western heritages in terms of their origins, development, values, and distinctive qualities. Students will also gain an understanding of the nature of social, political, economic, and psychological forces and how they affect us.
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HIS 329 - The U.S. Revolutionary Era (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with PSI 329 .)
An examination of the U.S. colonial revolution and early national period. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate knowledge of the social, cultural and political history of Great Britain’s North American colonies on the eve of the Revolution; the military course of the Revolutionary War; the formation of the U.S. Constitution; and selected topics in early national politics and culture. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of social diversity, from Native Americans, African-Americans, women, and the common soldier to well-known leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington.
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HIS 335 - Modern French History 1815-Present (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
A review of the history of France from the end of the Napoleonic Era onwards. While grounded in political history, the course will emphasis French cultural contributions and social change and innovation. Students will gain knowledge of the cultural, political and social history of France.
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HIS 337 - American Women’s History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
A general survey of U.S. women’s history, from the colonial period to the present. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate knowledge of the major themes and problems of women in American history and women’s contributions to American political, social, and cultural life. Students examine how women are connected and divided by region, race and class. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the role of gender and sex in American history and how such themes/ideologies affect men as well as women.
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HIS 338 - Modern Russia (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with PSI 338 .)
Russia from 1855 and the Great Reforms of Tsar Alexander II through the Bolshevik Revolution, the Stalin period, the decline and fall of the USSR, and the troubled emergence of the “New Russia” and the other post-Soviet successor states. As a result of this course, students will gain an understanding of Western and non-Western heritages in terms of their origins, development, values, and distinctive qualities. Students will also gain an understanding of the nature of social, political, economic, and psychological forces and how they affect us.
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HIS 339 - History of India (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
This course traces the History of Indian civilization from its Indus Valley origins through the complex imperial realities of Mughal and British rule of the Indian subcontinent. This course will also explore both India’s emergence as an independent nation-state in the 20th century and conclude with a detailed review of the complex globalized realities of 21st-century India.
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HIS 341 - Modern British History (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
An examination of the evolution of English, politics, economics, society and culture. Special attention will be paid to issues such as the industrial revolution, the British class system, suffrage and feminism, and the worldwide influence of British culture and the English language. As a result of taking this course, students will gain an understanding of crucial parts of Western and non-Western heritages in terms of their origins, development, values, and distinctive qualities. Students will also gain an understanding of the nature of social, political, economic and psychological forces and how they affect us.
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HIS 342 - The United States and the Middle East (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission. (Cross-referenced with PSI 342 .)
A focus on the history of the Islamic Middle East and the relationship between the United States and the broader Middle East from the 18th century to the present, through an examination of selected countries, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate knowledge of the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula; the history of the Ottoman Empire and the mandate system; U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East; the Gulf Wars; and the Middle East and the media. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HIS 348 - History of the Roman Empire (800 BCE‑‑ 476 CE) (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
Focus is on the rise of Roman civilization. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate knowledge of the cultural, military, political, and economic aspects of Roman civilization. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the political transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, as well as why this amazing civilization, which would serve as a model for so many future empires, eventually collapsed.
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HIS 350 - The Medieval World (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
This course is an overview of the history and culture of medieval, western Europe and the Middle East from approximately 500 CE to 1500 CE. Through the examination of primary and secondary sources, students will gain insight into the events and ideas that influenced the political, economic, religious, social, and cultural developments of the medieval world. By focusing attention on both western and eastern medieval civilizations, students will be introduced to a more global perspective of the Middle Ages in particular and of world history in general.
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HIS 351 - Western Heritage: The Outlaw As Hero (3)
This course analyzes the influence of the western frontier on the American heroic ideal and the significance of such an ideal in American culture and society. In a short time (the frontier receded rapidly and closed officially in 1890), American social prototypes were quite deliberately created which continue to define the American character throughout the world. Students will acquire an understanding of the crucial historic backgrounds and major individuals of the Kansas-Missouri “Border War” and the Kansas “cow towns” along the Chisholm Trail. Through investigation of primary and secondary sources, students will learn how to discern the accuracy of depictions of the western outlaw/hero in narrative, legend, and film.
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HIS 352 - American West (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission.
In this survey of the American West, students examine the major themes of conquest, migration, water, agriculture, urbanization, government, myth, race, region, class, and gender, with special emphases on the Great Plains region and environmental history. Students will gain a deeper understanding of social, racial and cultural diversity in the West, with emphasis on Native American “Indian” cultures. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of region and the environment as forces in history and the West as a source of themes in U.S. history.
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HIS 357 - The Harlem Renaissance (3)
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned the 1920s and 1930s. During this period, former slaves, black musicians, artists, writers, educators, and businessmen left the harsh conditions in the south and settled in that section of New York City called Harlem. Students will explore how the collusion of black Africans and white Americans resulted in the evolution of the unique African-American culture. Through the study of literature, music, philosophy, religion, and politics, students will learn the impact of these former slaves and freedmen on the society of the United States.
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HIS 421 - History Internship (0-12) Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
On-the-job experience in history. Graded as pass/fail.
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HIS 496 - Writing and Research Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or permission.
Students will learn and apply the techniques of professional historians to produce a research paper. This will involve work with both primary and secondary sources, historiography, and the application of professional practices involving method, citation, research, and historical composition. This course will also enhance each student’s ability to gather, analyze, and interpret historical data. Through successful completion of this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western (and non-Western) cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
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HNR 200 - Introduction to Honors (3) Prerequisite: First year status.
An introduction to the concept of honors study and an investigation of thematic topics. This course is open only to first-year students in the Honors program.
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HNR 302 - Honors Seminar (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, honors seminars are taught at an accelerated pace and centered on topics selected on the basis of student interest and instructor availability. Honors students will take an honors seminar during every semester they are on campus (except for their first and final spring semesters).
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HNR 402 - Honors Seminar Project (1) Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
This is a collaborative research project undertaken during an honors student’s final spring semester at Doane University. This course is open only to graduating seniors and third-year students planning to graduate early.
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HRE 221 - Human Potential and Growth (3)
A course exploring underlying theories, current research, and knowledge in the area of cognitive skills training. Its goal is to help students understand the processes of thinking and the potential for effective learning.
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HRE 232 - Case Planning and Management (3) Prerequisite: PSY 219 or permission.
Specific to alcohol/drug abuse and other addictions, students are taught to 1) develop, coordinate, and prioritize client treatment goals; 2) develop and utilize the written client record for case assessment, planning, and management; 3) work with other agencies, resources, and services; and 4) appreciate the rules of confidentiality of client information and records.
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HRE 271/371/471 - Selected Topics in Human Relations (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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HRE 315 - Group Counseling (3) Prerequisites: CMS 112 and PSY 234 .
A study of the basic issues and key concepts involved in group counseling and the application of these concepts to a variety of therapeutic groups.
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HRE 318 - Medical Psychosocial Aspects of Addictions (3)
This course examines the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse, and dependence. Students will examine their belief system about drug and alcohol use and will learn the processes of addiction/dependence including signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns. Students will learn the six classifications of drugs and the basic pharmacology of various drugs of abuse, including alcohol; examine the physiology and the effects of drugs and alcohol on the human body and brain; and learn about alcohol and drug tolerance.
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HRE 321 - Clinical Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency (3) Prerequisite: PSY 219 or permission.
A study of treatment issues and various treatment theories and models specific to alcohol and drug abuse.
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HRE 331 - Personnel Law (3) (Cross-referenced with BUS 331 .)
An in-depth study of personnel law from both a conceptual and a practical perspective. Students learn (1) the guidelines established for disciplinary actions, hiring, firing and promotion; (2) the legal response to sexual harassment in the workplace; (3) the responsibility of the employer to provide safe working conditions; (4) equal employment opportunity law; and (5) legal issues as they pertain to physical, mental, and emotional illness and disability.
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HRE 415 - Leadership in Organization (3) (Cross-referenced with BUS 415 .)
A course designed to investigate attitudes and behaviors which inspire and motivate others to a common purpose through and investigation of current and historic leadership theories, to lead the student to a conceptual understanding of the term leadership, and to help students acquire the attitudes and skills necessary for innovation, risk-taking and team-building.
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HRE 417 - Multicultural Counseling (3) Prerequisite: PSY 234 .
A course designed to give students the self-understanding, knowledge, and techniques necessary to counsel a person whose culture is different from that of the counselor.
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HRE 421 - Internship in Human Relations (0-12)
On-the-job experience and involvement in activities which develop skills in the effective management of people. The internship may be in a business firm or human services agency. Graded as pass/fail.
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HRE 428 - Professional Ethics and Issues (3) Prerequisite: PSY 234 .
The study of ethical counseling practices, behaviors and decision making. Includes legal considerations, rights of clients, and counselor roles and values.
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HRE 497 - Senior Seminar I (3) Prerequisites: Completion of all major core courses or permission.
This is the first course in the capstone which provides students with an opportunity to review, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills developed during the human relations program. During the course, students explore the history of human services, the role of legislation in the provision and funding of human services, and the challenges of working with a diverse population. Students will also increase their self-awareness and articulate a professional identity.
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HRE 498 - Senior Seminar II (3) Prerequisite: HRE 497 or permission.
This is the second course in the capstone which provides students with an opportunity to review, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills developed during the human relations program. During the course, students explore the history of human services, the role of legislation in the provision and funding of human services, and the challenges of working with a diverse population. Students will also increase their self-awareness and articulate a professional identity.
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HUM 201 - Archival and Museum Studies (2) Prerequisite: Permission. (Cross-referenced with SSI 201 .)
This course provides an introduction to the field of archival work that includes the related areas of museum studies, historic preservation, and conservation utilizing the Doane University Archives and Collections housed in Perkins Library. Students will gain hands-on experience in working with manuscripts, photographs, rare books, and other historical artifacts. The practical experience will include collecting, organizing, and cataloging items. Other work may include answering research requests from patrons and preparing exhibits. Students will meet professionals working in these disciplines via site visits to area museums and archives, including the Nebraska State Historical Society collections, archival and historic preservation departments, the Nebraska State Capitol Archives, and the local Benne Memorial Museum. Readings in archival and museum practices and Doane history will be included. Upon completion of the course, students will understand basic skills in researching and handling historical collections, and will understand career opportunities available in the above fields. The course can be tailored to give focus in the above-listed subjects that directly interest the individual student, and subsequently, internships can be arranged.
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HUM 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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HUM 302 - Foreign Language Enrichment (1) Prerequisite: Permission of both faculty involved.
A course designed to encourage interdisciplinary study in foreign language. It is taken in conjunction with a second course in some discipline other than the foreign language. The student reads materials relating to the second course, which is selected by the faculty teaching it. The student does, however, read the materials in their original language and under the guidance of a faculty member qualified to teach that language.
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HUM 402 - Foreign Language Enrichment (1) Prerequisite: Permission of both faculty involved.
A course designed to encourage interdisciplinary study in foreign language. It is taken in conjunction with a second course in some discipline other than the foreign language. The student reads materials relating to the second course, which is selected by the faculty teaching it. The student does, however, read the materials in their original language and under the guidance of a faculty member qualified to teach that language.
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Information Science and Technology |
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ATV 137 - Doane Information Solutions Cadre (DISC) (0-1) Prerequisite: Permission.
Provides students with an experience that will allow them to apply their understanding of information systems and applications in creating an information system solution. Students will be assigned to a project team and given responsibilities as part of that team. The team will be given a project that will involve analyzing a user’s needs, designing a solution, and implementing that solution. Graded as pass/fail.
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ATV 138 - Doane Academic Competition Team (DACT): Programming (0-1) Prerequisite: Permission.
Students in this course practice and prepare for academically-oriented intercollegiate programming competition. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to articulate and demonstrate both general skills (problem-solving, communications, teamwork) and discipline specific skills (advanced data structures, advanced algorithms, mathematical problem-solving, optimization, etc.).
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IST 140 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology (3)
An introduction to information science and technology by exploring a breadth of topics in the areas of computer science and information systems. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to articulate the similarities and differences of the majors in information science and technology, identify and generally discuss the major topics in each major and their relationships, and discuss differing views on several ethical questions related to the computing industry. Through examination of the disciplines and research of computing careers, this course will provide information that will assist students in deciding whether or not to pursue an information science and technology major and career.
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IST 145 - Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving (3) Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MTH 107 or MTH 108 .
An introduction to the science and art of implementing solutions to problems using a high-level programming language. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to design solutions to a variety of problems using top-down and structured design techniques and implement those solutions using programming constructs such as branching, loops, arrays, and functions or procedures.
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IST 146 - Programming and Problem-Solving II (3) Prerequisite: IST 145 .
A continuation of IST 145 . This course further examines data and procedural abstraction and the design, implementation and analysis of algorithms. Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained experience with the object-oriented paradigm, a more modern program design technique, as an alternative to top-down and structured design. In addition, students will learn basic searching and sorting algorithms, sequential and random access file algorithms, dynamic memory allocation techniques, and basic data structures such as linked lists and binary trees.
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IST 201 - Instructional Technology (3) Prerequisite: Major in Elementary Education, Special Education, or completing secondary certificate.
A course consisting of a series of experiences related to using educational technology in the classroom. Teaching about technology, teaching with technology, and integrating technology in the classroom are topics of this course. Course experiences provide an awareness of the educational uses of technology and the skills necessary to use and integrate technology in the classroom. Competency will be demonstrated in the use of application software relevant to the classroom.
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IST 217 - Information Systems Theory and Practice (3) Prerequisite: IST 145 .
Provides an introduction to the field of information systems and an understanding of the decision process and how information is used for decision support in organizations. Students will develop an understanding of decision theory and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization and will be able to identify the various types of information systems.
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IST 246 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3) Prerequisite: IST 146 .
A course focusing on abstract data types, such as linear lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, graphs, and trees, and the design, implementation, and efficiency of the algorithms for processing these structures. More advanced searching and sorting techniques will be introduced and analyzed. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize data abstraction to solve a wide variety of computational problems using various data structures and to analyze the efficiency of their solutions.
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IST 252 - Principles of Digital Logic & Computer Organization (3) Prerequisite: IST 146 or permission.
A study of the computer as a physical device. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the basic principles of digital logic and how it is used to build useful hardware components, understand the basic organization of a computer system in terms of digital hardware components and how instructions are executed using those components, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to implement high-level language constructs in assembly language.
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IST 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3) Prerequisite: Permission.
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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IST 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on interest of the student, and availability and approval of the faculty.
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IST 310 - Parallel Computational Techniques (3) Prerequisite: CST 210 or IST 252 or IST 322 . (Cross-referenced with CST 310 .)
A characteristic of computing the solutions to many problems is the need for large amounts of computational resources. One option for obtaining the necessary resources in a cost-efficient manner is to divide the computation apart in such a way that the parts can be performed in parallel. This course introduces students to using parallel programming and parallel architectures to provide the computational resources necessary to solve problems. Students who complete the course will be able to describe the fundamental concepts of parallel programming and related architectures; demonstrate the knowledge and ability to use high-performance computing (HPC) and high-throughput computing (HTC) to solve computational problems; and demonstrate ability to use parallel programming libraries and tools in solving a computational problem.
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IST 314 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3) Prerequisites: IST 246 and MTH 250 .
Students will apply combinatorial mathematics, studied throughout the course, to the application of complexity theory, searching and sorting, and techniques of algorithm design (including greedy, divide and conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking methods) in designing algorithms to solve problems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to design algorithms applying these techniques and be able to analyze the efficiency of these algorithms.
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IST 315 - Theory of Computation (3) Prerequisites: IST 145 and MTH 250 .
A study of the basic theoretical principles embodied in formal languages and automata. Topics include finite automata, context-free grammars, Turing machines, computability, and the halting problem. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply theoretical models to the solution of computational problems.
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IST 320 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3) Prerequisites: Fundamental computer skills (Windows operating system, spreadsheets, word processors) and junior or senior standing, or permission. (Cross-referenced with EVS 320 .)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer methods used to collect, organize, analyze, and present spatial data. Emphasis will be on GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and database development. Students complete hands-on computer activities using ArcGIS Desktop software and will develop skills and a knowledge base from which to use spatial information effectively as a professional. Upon completion, students will be able to create and edit spatial data, produce maps and conduct spatial analysis.
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IST 322 - Computer Networking I (3) Prerequisite: IST 146 .
Provides students with the knowledge of data communications and networking concepts, including telecommunications architectures, protocols, hardware, and software. In addition, the analysis, design, and implementation of networks in organizations such as businesses and schools will be examined and experienced.
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IST 325 - Introduction to Electronic and Electrical Circuits (4) Prerequisites: MTH 235 and PHY 202 . (Cross-referenced with PHY 325 & EGR 325 .)
A study of AC and DC circuits, solid state devices, and digital logic devices. Elements of network analysis are introduced. Basic building blocks of modern analog and digital circuits including diodes, transistors, op amps, logic gates, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters are studied. All topics are developed through extensive laboratory experience. Completion of the course allows the student to design, build, and debug circuits that solve instrumentation problems arising in physical measurements.
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IST 327 - Mobile Application Design and Development (3) Prerequisite IST 146 or permission.
Students will work through the process of analyzing, designing, and implementing an application on a mobile platform. The first half of the course will be a workshop environment in which each student is guided through the creation of sample programs. The second half of the course will involve each student creating a unique application. As a result of the experiences in this course, students will further develop their problem-solving and communication skills, and build skills allowing them to develop mobile applications using current development tools.
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IST 328 - End User Support and Management (3) Prerequisite: IST 252 or permission.
Students will be exposed to the latest procedures, policies, and tools needed to support end users and organizations. As a result students will learn (a) hardware and system maintenance and management procedures, including dealing with legacy systems, creating and using emergency repair tools, and managing external devices (b) installation procedures, (c) duties of technology professionals by shadowing one (d) different software tools used to effectively maintain information technology, and (e) and strategies to effectively work with end users.
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IST 355 - Web Application Design and Development (3) Prerequisite: IST 146 or permission.
This course investigates techniques to develop applications designed for the Web. Upon completion of this course, students will have the skills to design and develop Web applications using a number of different techniques and tools, and will design and develop a Web application using these techniques and tools.
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IST 356 - Software Engineering (3) Prerequisite: IST 146 or permission.
This course will survey techniques and tools used in the application of engineering principles to the development of software systems. From those surveyed, a software lifecycle model will be utilized in developing a modern software product. Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to apply engineering principles, techniques, and tools in the development of software.
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IST 401 - Information Science and Technology Honors Research (1) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IST Honors Program.
With the guidance of a faculty mentor, each student will identify a research area of interest, perform a literature review, identify a specific research project, perform the research, develop a paper, and present the results in a public forum.
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IST 421 - Information Science and Technology Internship (0-12) Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
Practical experience in an information systems environment (industry or research). Graded as pass/fail.
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IST 422 - Computer Networking II (3) Prerequisite: IST 322 .
A continuation of IST 322 - Computer Networking I (3) , students will examine how the fundamentals of computer networking are implemented in a modern network environment. Topics will include network architecture, configuration, management, and security, among others.
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IST 495 - Information Science and Technology Seminar (1) Prerequisites: Information Science and Technology student with junior or senior standing and permission.
A research or experiential project developed under the guidance of a department faculty member to culminate a student’s study of information science and technology. Completion of the project, including a written and oral presentation, demonstrates the skills expected of a Doane information science and technology student, including a solid understanding of information science and technology concepts; the confidence and skills to 1) work with existing and emerging computing technology; 2) efficiently research and learn an unknown topic or solve an unknown problem; and 3) effectively communicate, including writing, speaking, and listening. This course may be taken twice.
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ISM 101 - Software Development I (3)
This course provides, through the development of small software applications, an understanding of the process of developing software, including the identification of a problem, and the design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms and data/file structures to solve that problem. Students learn how to implement algorithms and data/file structures in a high-level language and how to test and verify that implementation.
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ISM 102 - Software Development II (3) Prerequisite: ISM 101 or competence.
A continuation of ISM 101 , this course provides, through the development of larger software applications, an understanding of the process of developing software, including the identification of a problem; and the design, analysis and implementation of algorithms; and data/file structures to solve that problem. Students learn how to implement algorithms and data/file structures in a high-level language and how to test and verify that implementation.
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ISM 215 - Information Systems Theory and Practice (3)
This course provides an understanding of the decision process and how information is used for decision support in organizations. Students develop an understanding of decision theory and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization and will be able to identify the various types of information systems.
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ISM 253 - Information Technology Architecture (3) Prerequisite: ISM 101 or competence.
This course provides the hardware and software technology background necessary to enable students to understand computer architecture for effective use in the business environment. Students learn the various hardware designs, how to choose and organize hardware, fundamental operating systems concepts, and basic networking components.
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ISM 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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ISM 315 - Systems Analysis and Design (3) Prerequisite: ISM 102 or competence.
This course applies a student’s understanding of the systems development and modification process as outlined by the systems development life cycle. It enables students to evaluate and choose a system development methodology. Students demonstrate their mastery of the analysis and design process acquired in this course and earlier courses by analyzing, designing, and constructing a physical system (implemented via either a DBMS or programming language) from a logical design.
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ISM 316 - Communication, Technology, and Organizational Behavior (3) Prerequisite: Computer Systems Applications requirements.
This course examines the impact of technology on the way we communicate with others as well as communicative processes in the workplace. Students will examine essential communication and human relations concepts to help them recognize, define, and resolve change and productivity issues. The course attempts to develop in students an ability to understand human dynamics and communicate effectively to ensure the integration of technology and other functions of the enterprise.
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ISM 325 - Software Engineering (3) Prerequisite: ISM 102 .
An investigation and application of engineering principles to the development of software systems. Students will gain a better understanding of these principles through the completion of a software engineering project using the same software development environment learned in ISM 101 and ISM 102 .
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ISM 342 - Network Management (3) Prerequisite: ISM 253 .
This course provides in-depth knowledge of data communication and networking requirements, including telecommunication technologies, hardware, and software. Emphasis is on the analysis and design of networking applications in business. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options is also covered. Students learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communication options within a business and develop the skills for network administration.
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ISM 358 - Network Technology (3) Prerequisites: ISM 253 and ISM 342 or competence.
This course provides in-depth study of data communication and networking topology requirements. Students learn to set up, install, and configure networking hardware and software. Emphasis is on network trouble shooting and technical support as students explore network performance measurement issues.
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ISM 409 - Project Management (3) Prerequisite: BUS 242 .
An introduction to the basic concepts of project management. Students become familiar with generally accepted project management knowledge and practice, learn all aspects of the processes of project management, and develop an understanding of the relationship of project management to other management disciplines.
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ISM 421 - Information Systems Management Internship (0-12) Prerequisite: Permission.
Supervised on-the-job experience in an information systems environment. Graded as pass/fail.
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ISM 425 - Network Administration (3) Prerequisites: ISM 253 , ISM 342 , and ISM 358 or competence.
In this course, students develop the skills necessary for computer systems network administration. They learn the administration requirements for current network operating systems including both server and workstation support. Emphasis is placed on routine network administration management tasks along with back up and disaster recovery procedures within a client/server environment.
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ISM 426 - Network Administration II (3) Prerequisite: ISM 425 .
This course is a continuation of ISM 425 . Students will learn how the fundamentals of computer networking are implemented in a modern network environment. Topics will include network architecture, configuration, management, and security, among others.
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ISM 445 - Modeling and Simulation (3) Prerequisite: ISM 215 or permission.
Students learn to use techniques of modeling to simulate business operations for problem solving, forecasting, and decision making. The focus of the course is the practical application of simulation modeling. Each student builds an operational model/simulation for a local organization.
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ISM 497 - Senior Seminar I: Project Conceptualization (3) Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission.
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will engage in a two-tiered and two-phase project: (1) develop a mentoring/coaching relationship with an area IT/IS professional for the purpose of career development and (2) develop a research or experiential project which will demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major. This project, including a written and oral presentation to be delivered at the end of ISM 498, will demonstrate a solid understanding of the major, as well as the confidence and skills to work with existing and emerging aspects of the professional field, to do independent research and effective problem-solving, to communicate effectively, and to demonstrate a synthesis of the project with career plans and intentions.
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ISM 498 - Senior Seminar II: Project Completion (3) Prerequisite: ISM 497 .
In this course, students will continue the development of the project identified in ISM 497. Satisfactory completion of this project, including a written and oral presentation, will demonstrate a solid understanding of the major, as well as the confidence and skills to work with existing and emerging aspects of the professional field, to do independent research and effective problem-solving, to communicate effectively, and to demonstrate a synthesis of the project with career plans and intentions.
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IDS 104 - Reorientation to Higher Education (1)
A course designed to 1) help students understand the meaning of a liberal arts and sciences education and the organization and structure of college degree requirements; 2) build the student’s confidence in the ability to study and learn in a formal academic setting; 3) diagnose current individual skill levels in the areas of writing, reading comprehension, reading rate, vocabulary, and math; 4) continue development of study skills for note-taking, textbook analysis, time management, test-taking, and listening; and 5) help students understand college-level writing requirements and demystify writing as a skill. Graded as pass/fail.
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IDS 109 - American Sign Language (3)
A beginning course in the visual-gestural processes of American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop basic receptive and expressive language skills in ASL, including signs, grammar syntax, and finger spelling, and will begin development of an understanding of the culture of the deaf.
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IDS 206 - Introduction to Research (3)
The study of basic research methodology and the tools of research with instruction in principles and procedures applicable to all disciplines. Students are introduced to the concepts and skills necessary for data collection and analysis.
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IDS 302 - Writing Center Theory and Practice (3)
Writing Center Theory and Practice offers students from all disciplines the opportunity to explore the origins and operations of what have become exciting hubs within many higher education institutions across the last half-century: writing centers. Students will consider such spaces as sites for supporting writer learning and development, exploring the politics of language, and producing professional and scholarly knowledge. Successful completion of this course is the only prerequisite experience to apply to work in the Doane University Writing Center and will enable students to
- describe the writing center’s evolving history and role in higher education,
- recognize discourse communities and investigate the histories shaping their rhetorical practices,
- practice composing and responding to writing using various modes and technologies,
- demonstrate flexible one-with-one and collaborative pedagogies to serve a diversity of writers,
- analyze how literacies and power affect the ethics and politics of writing center work,
- reflect on personal practices and growth, and
- contribute to the wider writing center studies community.
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