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Computer Systems Applications |
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CSA 104 - Introduction to Presentation Software (1)
This course develops the skills needed to develop presentations using computer presentation software. Upon completion of the course, students will have the skills needed to: develop a presentation, format a presentation, package the presentation, add and modify slide text, and animate using custom templates and custom animation.
Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word™
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CSA 108 - Desktop Publishing (3)
Lab-intensive experience in desktop publishing using personal computers. Demonstrates how technology can facilitate the creation of quality documents through the implementation of concepts of layout and design. Provides hands-on use of drawing (paint) programs, design programs, presentation graphics and desktop publishers.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated word processing competence or CSA 101 .
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CSA 109 - Information Retrieval Skills (1)
An introduction to the available resources for researching topics in a variety of discipline areas. Covers traditional search strategies, CD-ROM search, online information retrieval, and proper use/notation of bibliographic information.
Prerequisite: CSA 101 or demonstrated competency.
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CSA 201 - Advanced Word Processing (2)
This course continues the development of skills for more advanced use of word processing software. Students develop advanced skills for mail merge, tables and graphs, indexing, Macros, Desk-top Publishing, and Web page development.
Prerequisite: CSA 101 or permission
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CSA 283 - Microcomputer Applications (1-2)
Mastery of specified applications programs on microcomputers for small businesses and other organizations. Mastery of software-machine interaction and creation of systems for applications in business or other settings is demonstrated through a competency examination.
Prerequisite: Permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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Cooperative Education |
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CED 200 - Career Life Planning Seminar (0-1)
Development of decision-making and goal-setting skills as they relate to the career planning process. The process includes developing self-awareness, conducting career research, acquiring decision-making skills, and setting career and educational goals.
(Pass/Fail)
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 205 - The American Legal System (3)
A comprehensive study of the nature of the judiciary and the court system and the major function the law serves in modern society. Students learn 1) the general structure of the U.S. legal system at the federal, state, and local levels, 2) the roles of the various officials involved in the court system, 3) the differences in function and procedure among trial courts, appellate courts, and administrative hearings, 4) the difference between substantive and procedural law, and 5) the difference between criminal and civil law. Special attention is given to the detailed structure of the state and local courts in Nebraska.
(Cross-referenced with PLS 205 .)
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CRJ 210 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
This course conducts an examination of the history, development, and underlying philosophies of the American criminal justice system. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the theories of crime and criminal justice, including the causes of crime; and the role of the police, courts, penal institutions, probation and parole in the protection of society.
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CRJ 215 - Police and Society (3)
This course is a study of the basic operational functions of law enforcement agencies and the relationship between police and society in the United States. Upon completion of the course, students will have an understanding of how changes and trends in society affect police operations and how a community relates to policing and its affects on the problems of crime and crime control. Students will also learn patterns of interaction between the police and the diverse populations in American society and how special interest groups and politics affect the police.
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CRJ 271/371/471 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (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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CRJ 310 - Corrections (3)
The focus of this course is the historical development and evolution of corrections in Europe and America. Students learn the theories of corrections, the development of the prison system, administration and programming of corrections, and contemporary application of probation and parole.
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CRJ 312 - Juvenile Justice (3)
This course examines the historical response to juvenile delinquency and the origins of the juvenile justice system. Students learn the theories relating to the causes of juvenile delinquency; the laws governing the police handling of delinquency and detention; the structure of the juvenile court system; the application of corrections to juvenile offenders; and strategies for prevention of juvenile offences.
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CRJ 320 - Rules of Evidence (3)
This course is a study of the rules of evidence, including the statutory and common-law foundations governing the admissibility of evidence in state and federal courts. Upon completion of this course, students will know and understand the types and forms of evidence; know and understand the rules governing the examination and cross-examination of witnesses; know and understand the distinctions among real evidence, circumstantial evidence, hearsay evidence, opinion evidence, and scientific/demonstrative evidence. Students will also be introduced to the law governing confidential communications (attorney-client, physician-patient, psychotherapist-patient, priest-penitent, and marital privilege.)
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CRJ 330 - Criminal Law (3)
A study of the law of crimes against persons and property. Students learn 1) the Constitutional safeguards and procedures necessary from arrest through trial, 2) precedents for defenses to prosecution and punishment, 3) criminal procedure, and 4) techniques for evidence gathering. Emphasis is on the Nebraska Penal Code and related forms and documents.
(Cross-Referenced with PLS 330 .)
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CRJ 340 - Criminal Investigation (3)
This course introduces the application of procedures, methods, and techniques to investigation in the context of crime and the legal system. Topics include crime scene procedures and practices, the collection of evidence, and the basis of analysis of that evidence. Upon completion of the course, students will know the proper procedures for collection, organization, preservation, and maintenance of chain of custody of evidence in a variety of contexts.
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CRJ 410 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (3)
This course is an examination of current and emerging issues in the field of criminal justice. Topics include, but are not limited to: Restorative Justice; Domestic Violence; Organized Crime; White-Collar Crime; Issues of Race and Ethnicity; Terrorism. Students will continue the development of critical thinking skills in application to issues that require the balancing of victim, offender, citizen, and community needs and rights.
Prerequisites: BUS 215 (or SSI 217 ) and IDS 206 .
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CRJ 420 - Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)
This course is an exploration of the ethical issues confronting the criminal justice practitioner. Through the use of case studies, students develop an awareness and understanding of the ethical dilemmas faced in the police service, the judiciary, and the correctional system and the checks and balances established to preserve the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJ 205 , CRJ 210 .
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CRJ 421 - Criminal Justice Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in the criminal justice field.
(Pass/Fail)
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CRJ 496 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice (3)
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will develop a research or experiential project that will demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major. 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, and to communicate effectively.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: IDS 206 , senior standing, and permission.
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The Doane Learning Center DLC provides instruction in college reading efficiency, writing, and mathematical skills. A student may register for a DLC at the beginning of a term or any time prior to the first day of each session. Students receive letter grades in these courses.
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DLC 090 - Computational Skills (3)
An accelerated algebra program designed to bring students who are weak in mathematical skills to a competency level allowing for college success. Does not apply to minimum degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Permission.
NOTE: All students must demonstrate adequate basic computational skills before enrolling in any mathematics course numbered 100 or above.
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DLC 101 - Reading Skills Development (3)
A developmental course to enhance college-level reading skills. Reading experiences encompass a wide variety of forms and topics, such as reading analytically and critically. Students also become familiar with various writing strategies and techniques.
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DLC 116 - Writing Skills (3)
An intensive writing course designed to improve basic skills in college-level composition.
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DLC 119 - Communication Skills (3)
A communication course that prepares you for the types of speaking and listening skills you will need for class discussions, presentations and small group interactions. The course focuses on principles of grammar, usage, sentence structure, paragraph development and essay writing.
(Cross-referenced with ELS 119 .)
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Economics |
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ECO 203 - Macroeconomics and Literacy (3)
The successful operation of modern economics depends on the participation of economically literate citizens. An economically literate citizen should be able to identify problems, gather relevant information, weigh costs and benefits, analyze incentives, and make choices. Students successfully completing this course will be able to comprehend and use basic economic concepts, interpret major macroeconomic statistics, explain how both monetary and fiscal policy can be used to stabilize the economy, and discuss macroeconomic issues.
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ECO 204 - Microeconomics and Business (3)
An introduction to basic concepts governing the operation of the microeconomy, with specific emphasis placed on understanding microeconomic theory, policy, and issues as they relate to business decision-making. Students successfully completing this course will be able to comprehend the workings of the supply and demand model from both a graphical and mathematical perspective, explain the role that elasticity plays in the supply and demand model and know how to calculate and interpret various elasticities, understand utility maximization and the theory of consumer behavior, explain how cost structures differ in the short run and the long run, analyze various market structures in terms of their economic performance, and understand the workings of the various factor markets.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
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ECO 307 - Money and Banking (3)
An examination of the history of the U.S. banking system, with special emphasis on the history, purpose, and functions of the Federal Reserve System. The tools and techniques of monetary policy will also be addressed. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) understand basic monetary concepts and frameworks including the role of money and financial institutions and financial markets; 2) critically examine and analyze the business of banking and the role of government regulation of the banking industry; and 3) describe and evaluate Federal Reserve monetary policy in both a domestic and international setting.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
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ECO 308 - Public Finance (3)
Introduces the basic concepts used to describe and measure government decision-making as it pertains to economics. This course examines the effects of fiscal policy on resources, incomes, prices, and employment. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) understand the characteristics, functions, and interactions of public and private institutions; 2) explain fundamental economic theory and terminology as it relates to public finance; 3) apply economic theory to current policy problems; and 4) analyze and apply economic data to the study of a public policy problem.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
(Cross-referenced with PSI 308 .)
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ECO 309 - Environmental Economics (3)
An examination of the relationship between economic analysis and the quality of the natural environment in which we live. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) understand economic theory and terminology as they relate to issues of environmental quality; 2) apply economic theory, where appropriate, to various environmental problems; 3) comprehend the interactions between both the private and public sectors in the struggle to find workable solutions to environmental problems; 4) appreciate the global dimension of environmental issues; and 5) analyze and evaluate environmental policy proposals to determine feasible solutions.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
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ECO 328 - Exploring Economics Through Popular Film (3)
This course is designed to give students who are not economics majors an understanding of advanced economic topics for application to real-world events, conditions, and problems. Subjects include: environmental economics, comparative economic systems, labor economics, developmental economics, game theory and industrial organization. Popular films will be used as a catalyst for class discussions. Upon successful completion of this course students will have a better understanding of the discipline of economics, have an ability to identify critical decisions and their impact on outcomes, and be able to apply economic principles in various settings and under various conditions.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
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ECO 329 - Health Care Economics (3)
The U.S. health care system continues to experience problems in the financing, organization, and delivery of health care services. Costs are increasing at unsustainable rates while fewer employers are offering health insurance to their employees. While the U.S. leads the world in money spent on health care, it ranks low on most measures of health status. This course will examine how economic analysis can be applied to health care. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) understand economic theory and terminology as they relate to health care; 2) apply economic theory to health care problems and issues; 3) comprehend the interactions between both the private and public sectors in the struggle to find workable solutions to health care problems and issues; and 4) analyze and evaluate various health care policy proposals to determine feasible solutions.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
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ECO 358 - International Trade and Finance (3)
An examination of current theories of international trade and finance. Emphasis is placed upon understanding financial decision-making in a global setting. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) demonstrate understanding and application of partial- and general- equilibrium models of international trade; 2) explain the concept of comparative advantage and its determinants; 3) evaluate the effects of international trade policies on economic welfare and relevant markets; 4) identify risks associated with doing business globally; 5) recommend financial tools that can be used to reduce risk, and 6) apply the theoretical material to critically evaluate real world issues in international trade and finance.
Prerequisite: ECO 203 .
(Cross-referenced with BUS 358 .)
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Education |
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EDU 280 - Higher Education for Adult Learners (2)
The development of a learning plan through knowledge of how to use the resources of higher education. Students also learn the theory and function of higher education in America, clarify individual values and educational goals, increase appreciation of strengths and worth as a learner, and create a portfolio of life and career accomplishments for submission to faculty evaluators for award of credit.
(Pass/Fail)
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EDU 338 - Children, Youth, and the Family (3)
A study of human development based on the theory that primary caregivers have the greatest influence on the growth and development of both children and adolescents. The course covers human development of children and youth with a strong orientation to the contexts of family, parenting styles, school programs, and other vehicles of socialization.
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EDU 481 - Selection and Development of Educational Leaders (3)
A study of the theory and practice of the selection and development of effective teachers and administrators, utilizing the Teacher Perceiver Interview and analysis process; development of skills and knowledge enabling individuals to use the process and achieve certification and professional competence. Demonstration of competence is evaluated by assessment of performance according to standards in actual situations. Candidates for graduate degrees at other institutions should confirm transferability prior to enrolling.
(Pass/Fail.)
NOTE: A grade of “Pass” represents an evaluation of “B” or better.
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EDU 483 - Seminar in Perceiver Analysis (2)
Developing individual growth plans for teacher effectiveness; synthesis of the principles of Teacher Perceiver Interview; preparation of a teacher portrait and the feedback process. Candidates for graduate degrees at other institutions should confirm transferability prior to enrolling.
Prerequisite: EDU 481 or EDU 581 .
(Pass/Fail.)
NOTE: A grade of “Pass” represents an evaluation of “B” or better.
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EDU 580 - Development of Education Specialists (3)
A study of the theory and practice of student strength assessment to determine more effective ways to accomplish learning and individual development and growth. Demonstration of competence is evaluated by assessment of performance according to standards in actual situations.
(Pass/Fail.)
NOTE: A grade of “Pass” represents an evaluation of “B” or better.
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EDU 581 - Selection and Development of Educational Leaders (3)
A study of the theory and practice of the selection and development of effective teachers and administrators, utilizing the Teacher Perceiver Interview and analysis process; development of skills and knowledge enabling individuals to use the process and achieve certification and professional competence. Demonstration of competence is evaluated by assessment of performance according to standards in actual situations. Candidates for graduate degrees at other institutions should confirm transferability prior to enrolling.
(Pass/Fail.)
NOTE: A grade of “Pass” represents an evaluation of “B” or better.
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EDU 583 - Seminar in Perceiver Analysis (2)
Developing individual growth plans for teacher effectiveness; synthesis of the principles of Teacher Perceiver Interview; preparation of a teacher portrait and the feedback process. Candidates for graduate degrees at other institutions should confirm transferability prior to enrolling.
Prerequisite: EDU 481 or EDU 581 .
(Pass/Fail.)
NOTE: A grade of “Pass” represents an evaluation of “B” or better.
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English |
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ENG 101 - Writing Seminar (3)
A writing intensive course designed to enhance the quality of critical thinking and the knowledge of writing. A variety of texts are interpreted, and critical responses are written, using one or more literary forms. The student increases breadth and depth of critical thinking and knowledge of writing.
Prerequisite: All students must demonstrate adequate basic skills before enrolling in ENG 101.
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ENG 113 - Basic News Writing and Reporting (3)
An introduction to journalistic writing, including news values and sources, and problems and issues in news reporting. Students completing this course will have developed interviewing, note taking and writing skills, especially for print media.
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ENG 201 - Intermediate Writing (3)
Experience and instruction for students seeking further development of expository writing skills.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission.
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ENG 205 - World Literature I (3)
Selected major works of world literature, from Hebrew and Greek times through the Renaissance.
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ENG 206 - World Literature II (3)
Selected major works of world literature from the Enlightenment to the Modern Period.
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ENG 210 - Film Studies (3)
This course involves the critical study of film art. Through readings, study of selected films, lectures, written assignments, and class discussion, students will investigate the elements of film art, such as film language, editing, cinematography, sound, narrative structure, and special effects. The course also emphasizes the relationship of film to historical and social contexts, cultural trends, and national ideologies. Particular attention will be paid to film analysis, film theory, and film technique. Students who successfully complete this course will understand the many ways in which films produce meaning and will be able to write and speak knowledgeably about film, using standard critical vocabulary.
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ENG 237 - Introduction to Fiction (3)
Reading and study of various authors and forms of fiction (such as short story, novella, novel), with attention to historical development and critical terminology.
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ENG 301 - Women Writers (3)
Poetry, fiction, diaries, letters, plays from ancient times to the present and from several cultures, including 11th and 20th century Japan.
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ENG 329 - Great Plains Studies (3)
An interdisciplinary examination of the cultures of the Great Plains, including Canada, through discussions of literature, arts, (including architecture), history, religions, mythology, and folklore. The geography, which gives the Great Plains its sense of place as well as its current issues concerning future development, is also examined. The outcome for students of the course should be an enhanced perspective on this part of North America, where Doane College is located.
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English Language Studies |
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ELS 101 - Reading Skills (3)
A reading course for international students to improve reading effectiveness at the college level including: building vocabulary, analyzing arguments, organizing reading/study notes, writing reflections related to readings, developing critical thinking skills, and applying
active reading/study techniques to other reading-based courses.
(Cross-referenced with DLC 101 )
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ELS 116 - Writing Skills (3)
A course designed for international students to help them understand the organization, rhetorical styles and mechanics of American college writing. The focus of the course is on the development of students’ punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs and essays. Practice with journaling, blogging, and reflective writing will also be addressed. The concept of plagiarism will be introduced and explored.
(Cross-referenced with DLC 116 .)
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ELS 119 - Communication Skills (3)
A speaking/listening course designed for international students to prepare them for successful interaction in the American classroom.
Special emphasis will be placed on learning and practicing speaking and listening skills needed for class discussions, small group interactions, and presentations. While learning these speaking/listening skills, students will also develop the necessary vocabulary to be successful in each skill area. Development of skills needed for technology such as Blackboard will also be introduced and practiced.
(Cross-referenced with DLC 119 ).
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Fine Arts |
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FAR 103 - Introduction to Fine Arts: Music (3)
An introduction to the art of music as an expression of the cultures of civilizations, both East and West, through selected examples of music literature.
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FAR 104 - Fundamentals of Music (3)
A study of the nature of musical intelligence, aptitude and sensitivity; basic rhythmic, pitch, and intervallic skills. This course also emphasizes the development of individual musical potential, as well as the understanding of music as an art form. Required of all first-year students planning a music or music education major or minor and of students who receive a substantial music special ability scholarship.
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FAR 281 - Introduction to Fine Arts: Performing Arts (3)
An introduction to fine arts with emphasis on appreciation of the visual and the performing arts from the audience perspective.
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Geography |
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GEG 112 - Physical Geography (3)
An introduction to the living and non-living environments of the earth. Topics addressed include the weather and climate, land forms, solar energy, seasons, the hydrologic cycle, biogeography, and natural hazards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the principles that govern the circulation of the atmosphere, the processes that produce the physical landscape, and the role of both in contributing to the distribution of living things upon the earth.
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GEG 301 - Social-Cultural Geography (3)
A course that examines the social, cultural, economic, and political interests and topics of geography. Its content provides integration for all of the social sciences and the necessary spatial and systems viewpoints.
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Geology |
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GEO 101 - Environmental Geology (3)
An examination of how geologic processes and hazards influence human activities. The geologic aspects of earth resources and environmental issues related to water, soils, minerals, and fossil fuels are investigated. Hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, volcanism, and surface deformation are included. A geologic framework for environmental issues, including rocks and minerals, tectonic processes, and geologic time is provided. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and dynamics of geology, as well as the natural and human-induced changes in geologic systems.
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GEO 103 - Physical Geology (4)
A study of the earth including earth materials, processes of weathering and erosion, and processes acting to elevate earth surfaces. Lecture and laboratory. Study includes oceanography.
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GEO 104 - Historical Geology (4)
An introduction to paleontology and the geological development of North America. Topics addressed include stratigraphy, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, structural geology, plate tectonics and some theoretical aspects of biological evolution as supported by fossils. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 107 - Introduction to Meteorology (3)
An introduction to atmospheric science including climate, cloud types and structure, fronts and cyclones, precipitation, severe storms, and air pollution. Upon successful completion of this course students will have an understanding of the Earth’s atmospheric systems, weather forecasting, and the impact of weather on humanity.
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Graphic Design |
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GRD 115 - Introduction to Digital Imaging (3)
This course is an introduction to digital imaging software. Students learn the basic applications of the software and develop the skills to use its tools.
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GRD 120 - Beginning Web Design (3)
This course is an introduction to the World Wide Web and programming languages used to publish to the Web. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to create, launch, and maintain a personal home page.
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GRD 228 - Typography (3)
An introduction to lettering and type as a means of visual communication. Students learn basic type measurement, fonts and their application, and the use of type as a design element.
Prerequisite: Computer competency.
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GRD 237 - Multi-dimensional Design (3)
A continuation of the study of design theory, preparing students to create multi-dimensional design projects. Students will learn how to apply the principles of design and color theory to mock-ups of three-dimensional package designs.
Prerequisites: ART 107 and ART 235 .
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GRD 241 - Graphic Design and Layout (3)
An introduction to the principles and practices of layout and graphic design, the relationship between type and image, and the development of multiple solutions to a given problem, with a focus on visual thinking. Students learn traditional layout tools and techniques, design and layout theories as they apply to print media, and the creative process of designing a printed piece from start to finish.
Prerequisites: ART 207 , GRD 237 .
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GRD 252 - History of Graphic Design (3)
A course which traces the history of graphic design from its origins to modern times. Students learn to analyze and critique the work of the artists who developed the foundation for contemporary styles and major trends in graphic design.
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GRD 258 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
A course designed to begin development of the knowledge and skills necessary to use computer software to create graphics and documents. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how a computer and its devices work and will have a basic understanding of various software used for the purpose of graphic design.
Prerequisite: GRD 241 .
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GRD 315 - Graphic Design I (3)
This course applies the principles of graphic design and the appropriate software programs to print media for advertising, publications, and corporate communication. Students learn how to develop design solutions that respond appropriately to stated criteria and are conceptually sound and perceptively inventive.
Prerequisite: GRD 115 or permission
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GRD 316 - Graphic Design II (3)
This course applies the principles of graphic design and the appropriate software programs to electronic media for advertising, corporate communication, and the Web. Audio is introduced as a design element. Students learn how to design solutions that respond appropriately to stated criteria and are conceptually sound and perceptively inventive.
Prerequisite: GRD 120 or permission
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GRD 320 - Digital Drawing and Graphic Creation (3)
This course is designed to introduce the computer and selected software as tools to illustrate, draw, and produce original, hand-made art. Instruction focuses on the basic functions of the software programs including tools for line and form drawing, adding text to images, the use of the tool palette, menus, layers, color palette, photographer tools, and tracing tools. Students will learn how to use the tools provided for use in the design of logos, packaging, publications, signage, illustrations, Web pages, and the production of original art.
Prerequisite: GRD 315
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GRD 415 - Graphic Design III (3)
This course applies the principles of graphic design and the appropriate software programs to animation, multi-media, and interactive visuals for digital advertising. Students learn the relationships between traditional cell animation and computer animation and develop technical skills to integrate all media and create animation.
Prerequisite: GRD 315
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GRD 416 - Graphic Design IV (3)
An advanced studio course wherein students use their knowledge of the principles of graphic design, their skills for critical thinking and problem solving, and their knowledge of technology to design corporate identities and advertising campaigns. Students produce an advanced project from the initial planning stages to final output.
Prerequisite: GRD 415 .
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GRD 420 - Advanced Graphic Design Projects (3)
In this advanced studio course, students will further develop creative and technical skills for tackling challenging professional projects. The course focuses on the principles and elements of brands and identity systems. Students complete projects that address the significance of brand design, application, and identity management that are consistent with an organization’s mission, goals, and objectives. At the conclusion of this course students demonstrate the conceptual and technical ability to understand, establish, define, and create a complex design system.
Prerequisite: GRD 416 .
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GRD 496 - Senior Seminar in Graphic Design (3)
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will develop an extensive portfolio which will demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major. Satisfactory completion of this portfolio 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 be creative artisans and problem solvers, and to accomplish visual communication effectively.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, and permission.
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Health Science |
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HSI 200 - Foundations of Health Science (3)
This course addresses health sciences as a coherent group of disciplines concerned with the health of individuals and populations. It introduces students to the fields in health science in both preventive and therapeutic health practices and develops a better understanding of both current and emerging health issues. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the concepts of health, illness, and disease from a range of perspectives and will be able to explain the variety of factors that may act as potential determinants of health for both individuals and populations. Students will demonstrate their ability to critically examine strategies and solutions to problems involving health, illness and disease in the context of socio-cultural influences.
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HSI 215 - Applied Statistics for Health Care (3)
This is an introductory course in statistical procedures with applications to health care. Upon completion of the course, students will understand descriptive statistics and have the ability to practice fundamental inferential statistics.
Prerequisite: Math competency.
(Cross-referenced with NRS 215 .)
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HSI 220 - Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness (3)
This courses focuses on the health attitudes, beliefs and practices of culturally diverse populations in the United States. Students will learn the cultural, ethnic, sociological, economic, and political factors that influence beliefs, values, and practices in relation to health, illness, wellness management, and health seeking behaviors. Upon completion of the course, students will have a heightened awareness of the range of cultural behaviors and the need to understand people’s actions from their own cultural perspective in health and illness.
(Cross referenced with NRS 220 . )
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HSI 310 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care (3)
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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HSI 315 - Health Care Policy in the United States (3)
This course reviews the historic development of health policy in the United States and factors that affect future health policy initiatives. The course will examine critical healthcare policy issues facing the United States such as rising healthcare costs, quality of healthcare services, financing of the healthcare system, and adoption of new technologies. Students will learn the basic elements underlying financing, organization, and delivery of healthcare services including Medicare, Medicaid, access to healthcare, and the relationship between the public and private sectors on health policy. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how policy affects the development of health care legislation, and the process of political compromise and real world limitations upon the implementation of legislation.
(Cross referenced with NRS 315 .)
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HSI 320 - Community Health (3)
This course emphasizes the health of communities and populations and the role of the health care professional in health promotion and disease prevention. Topics include population-based health issues such as environmental health, epidemiology, and communicable disease. In a clinical setting, students will work with persons in a variety of community settings and learn how to assess and screen individuals and families within communities, address identified needs, educate people across the lifespan, collaborate with other health care professionals, make referrals, and participate in health promotion clinics. Students will gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of public health and the overall effects on health in the US and abroad
(Cross referenced with NRS 320 .)
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HSI 330 - Health Care Information Systems (3)
This course provides a managerial perspective to the effective use of data and information technology to improve organizational performance in healthcare settings. Information systems and data management fundamentals will be reviewed. Students will learn how databases and other analytical tools are used to structure, analyze, and present information related to complex organizational and health care problems. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to develop strategies to identify operational and strategic information needs and how this information is used for management and decision-making in the context of challenges facing healthcare organizations today. Legal and ethical issues relating to information gathering and application will be explored.
(Cross referenced withNRS 330 .)
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HSI 410 - Current and Emerging Issues in Health Sciences (3)
This course explores the impact of economic, cultural, demographic, and technological forces on health care delivery and the concerns related to the political and social issues that influence the practice of health promotion and access to quality health care. Through examination of current issues and concepts, students will develop essential vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to understand the challenges facing health care in the U.S. and increase their readiness and flexibility to adapt to a changing health care landscape.
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HSI 420 - Leadership in Professional Practice (3)
The course examines the roles, traits, and contribution of the health care professional in organizational leadership and managerial positions and as the lead advocate for people in their most vulnerable state. Its focus is the personal and professional development of the health care professional as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Topics include servant leadership, emotional intelligence, active listening, building relationships, cultural awareness, conflict resolution, delegation, and team building. Students develop competencies and skills that will enable them to manage and lead effectively and have an opportunity to apply those competencies and skills in an appropriate health care setting.
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HIS 105 - History of Civilization I (3)
An analysis of the development of civilization in Europe and elsewhere. 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 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. First term: 1300-1815; Second term: 1815 to the present.
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HIS 106 - History of Civilization II (3)
An analysis of the development of civilization in Europe and elsewhere. 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 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. First term: 1300-1815; Second term: 1815 to the present.
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HIS 205 - History of the United States I (3)
A survey of the American colonial and U.S. national experience, 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. First term: to 1877. Second term: since 1865.
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HIS 206 - History of the United States II (3)
A survey of the American colonial and U.S. national experience, 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. First term: to 1877. Second term: since 1865.
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HIS 304 - Military History (3)
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)
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 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)
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.
(Cross-referenced with PSI 306 .)
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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.
(Cross-referenced with INT 314 .)
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HIS 321 - American Race Relations (3)
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 329 - The U.S. Revolutionary Era (3)
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.
(Cross-referenced with PSI 329 .)
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HIS 337 - American Women’s History (3)
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 342 - The United States and the Middle East (3)
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.
(Cross-referenced with PSI 342 .)
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HIS 348 - History of the Roman Empire (800 BCE-476 CE) (3)
Focus 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 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)
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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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)
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.
Prerequisite: PSY 219 or permission.
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