During the Breakout Sessions, students will have the option to attend a current class. Review the event days below for the list of available classes during each Breakout Session.
Please Note: Space is limited and available for students only. Sign-up will take place upon check-in on the day of the event.
Accounting 255: Principles of Financial Accounting, Lindsey DiFiore
An introductory study of financial accounting. The course addresses the preparation of financial information and the communication of that information to interested users, with a focus on the use of financial statements. The course also introduces basic financial accounting theory and develops analytical skills in understanding and using financial information.
Biology 380: Forensic Biology, Emerson Towey
This course introduces forensic biology and discusses the intersection between crime scene processing, evidence collection, evidence processing, and court room testimony. The goal of this course is to provide you with a general overview of the potential skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills necessary for a forensic scientist, with a special focus on biological evidence. Major topics we will cover include evidence collection, crime scene sketches, chain of custody, microscopy, fiber analysis, serology, blood analysis, fingerprinting and impressions, entomology, and human remains.
Biology 122: Evolution and Diversity, Joseph Whittaker
An introduction to the major concept of biology-evolutionary theory. The diversity of life on earth, excluding the vertebrates of the animal kingdom, is then explored in light of this concept. Offered in an integrated lecture/laboratory format. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Business 210: Ethics and Leadership, Erick Thompson
This course will focus on ethics and leadership within a variety of organizations (corporation, small business, government, nonprofit, religious). Topics include ethical issues, corporate social responsibility, legal considerations, philosophical approaches, ethical decision-making, and approaches to leadership.
Chemistry 374: Biochemistry II, Julie Mach
Building on the content of Biochemistry I, this course surveys selected biochemical pathways for synthesizing the molecules of life, such as fatty acids, triglycerides, cholesterol, heme, starch, and glycogen. A second major focus of the course is the transfer of biological information as it flows from DNA to RNA to proteins. Three class periods plus one three-hour lab per week.
Communications 403: Strategic Communication and Public Relations, Kirsten Theye
An examination of the history, practice, and foundations of public relations. Emphasis is placed on understanding public relations as a management function that establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its publics. In addition to lecture and discussions, students prepare communication campaign strategies and materials.
English 340: British Literature in Historical Contexts, Amy Watkin
Students explore a theme across three centuries of British literature. Students learn how to use historical and cultural contexts to better understand texts and, in turn, how to use texts to better understand those contexts. By studying several genres of British literature in various historical contexts, we look at such diversities as multicultural perspectives, contact zones, high vs. low culture, etc.
Exercise Science 365: Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science, Emily Huber-Johnson
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess health-related physical fitness components and prescribe individual exercise programs for apparently healthy populations based on these objective measures. This course will provide hands-on experience in the laboratory to supplement the classroom discussion. Three lecture sessions and four hours of laboratory per week.
Health/Education 141: Personal and Social Health, Susan Green
A multidimensional approach to health that includes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health promotion that emphasizes self-responsibility and prevention. Theories of behavior change are examined to understand the factors that influence personal lifestyle decisions and societal norms.
Healthcare Leadership 470: Healthcare Financial Management, Douglas Arvin
This course will examine the theory, principles, concepts, and tools necessary to make financial management decisions in a healthcare setting. It will review the third-party reimbursement system, the impact that managed care has upon the delivery of healthcare services, and the role of government policy in the financing of healthcare services. Special attention will be given to the budget process and the analysis of financial statements of healthcare organizations.
History 343: History of the Japanese Islands, Elijah Bender
This course examines the history of the Japanese islands from earliest human inhabitation to the present day. There is an emphasis on social and economic history, and the role of environment in shaping that history. A variety of sources will be examined and there will be a research project. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.
Math 203: Finite Mathematics, Daniel Biebighauser
The course examines combinatorics, probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, linear programming, and mathematics of finance. Prerequisite: high school higher algebra
Math 122: Calculus II, Julia Walk
Applications of the definite integral, techniques of integration, parametric equations, introduction to differential equations, sequences, series, and Taylor and Maclaurin Series.
Music 425: Choral Conducting I, Michael Culloton
A study of baton techniques, selection of voices, choir organization, the rehearsal, phonetics, and literature. A choir is organized within the class for practical experience in conducting.
Physics 316: Statistical Physics, Luiz Manzoni
The behavior of matter at macroscopic and microscopic levels is discussed. Techniques of statistical mechanics are used to describe the behavior of ideal gases, heat engines, heat transfer, and magnetic effects.
Political Science 241: International Politics, Rebecca Moore
This course explores basic concepts and theories in international politics through a historical overview of the evolution of the international system. Special emphasis will be given to changes that have transpired in the system and issues currently shaping international politics. This course can also count toward the global studies program.
Psychology 111: Introductory Psychology, Rowena Xia
The fundamental facts and principles of psychology. Special emphasis is placed on how psychologists answer questions and on processes related to normal functioning.
Religion 200: Christianity and Religious Diversity, Anne Mocko
This course seeks to meet the needs of all students for a better understanding of religion as a basic feature of human life and of Christianity's classic and contemporary expressions and the rich diversity of religion. The four modes of religious inquiry (interpretive, historical, comparative and constructive) that are appropriate to the study of religion will be used to examine the complexity of religion in the modern world. The course offers an important initial opportunity for integrative study that is characteristic of a liberal arts education. It invites students to engage in thoughtful and informed reflection upon religious questions.
Sociology 111: Human Society, Curtis Joseph
An introduction to sociology as a disciplined way of studying social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Students will be introduced to and apply the concepts, theories and methods of sociology that are used to analyze social structure and social processes.
Spanish 112: Spanish to Engage the World II, Adriana Johnson
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the Spanish-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in Spanish while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Spanish 113: Accelerated Spanish to Engage the World I & II, Fanny Roncal Ramirez
Designed for students with some previous experience with Spanish, this is an accelerated course that combines Spanish 111 and 112 in one semester. The fast-paced course develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the Spanish-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in Spanish while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Accounting 255: Principles of Financial Accounting, Michael DiFiore
An introductory study of financial accounting. The course addresses the preparation of financial information and the communication of that information to interested users, with a focus on the use of financial statements. The course also introduces basic financial accounting theory and develops analytical skills in understanding and using financial information.
Biology 412: Integrated Vertebrae Anatomy and Physiology II, Julie Rutherford
The second course in accounting focuses on management's use of financial information. Topics covered include cost category concepts, job order costing, process costing, standard costing, performance analysis, accounting for business segments, and their cost and budgeting.
Biology 101: General Biology, Carol Pratt
An examination of the basic concepts of biology and the ways in which biologists ask and answer questions; practical applications of important biological discoveries and their relationships to public issues. Designed for non-majors. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. This course can also count toward the global studies program and the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Chemistry 142: Survey of Organic & Biochemistry, Julie Mach
A survey of organic and biological chemistry. This course is intended for students in nursing, nutrition and other related health professions. It does not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Three class periods and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry
Chemistry 128: General Chemistry II, Donald Krogstad
Further study in general chemistry. Topics include redox chemistry, thermodynamics, chemistry of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, buffer solutions and electrochemistry. Three class periods and three hours of laboratory per week. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Communications 110: Communicating to Engage, Kirsten Theye
Students will learn to appropriately and effectively communicate in diverse settings. In this course, students will explore their social identities, learn to advocate ethically for themselves and others, and develop their relational and presentational skills in interpersonal, group, intercultural, and public speaking contexts. COM 110 can count toward a Communication Studies major or minor.
Education 425: Education of the Exceptional Child, Darrell Stolle
This course prepares future teachers to work with children who are mainstreamed into the regular classroom. It provides a historical and legal context, discusses inclusion, addresses concerns in teaching and working with children who have special needs, and develops an appreciation for the contributions they can bring to the classroom. Prerequisites: Admission into the Teacher Education Program; Minimum GPA 2.75
German 112: German to Engage the World II, Sina Stuhlert
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the German-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in German while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
History 316: U.S. Women's History, Madison Clark
An examination of women's historical experience and changing ideas about gender. Themes addressed include class, racial, ethnic and religious differences among women, as well as the impact of industrialization, immigration, urbanization, and war on women's public roles, work patterns, familial obligations, and sexual practices. The course will ask students to consider ways in which using gender as a category of analysis transforms our interpretation of U.S. history. This course can also count toward the women's and gender studies program. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.
Math 105: Exploring Mathematics, Daniel Biebighauser
This course uses real-world problems and situations to improve students' problem-solving skills, to improve their ability to apply mathematics, and to enhance their appreciation of the importance of mathematics in our modern world. Topics will be chosen from voting theory, number theory, taxicab geometry, graph theory, probability, statistics, and financial mathematics. This course can be used to fulfill the math exploration requirement.
Math 121: Calculus I, Daniel Willoughby
An introduction to the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives and antiderivatives and their applications, and an introduction to the Riemann integral and integration techniques, including by substitution. Some review of trigonometry and analytic geometry is included.
Math 223: Calculus III, Douglas Anderson
Multivariable calculus and applications, line integrals, surface integrals. Green's Theorem, Stoke's Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
Nursing 372: Nursing Care of Adults II, Alyssa Nitschke
*This class is from noon-1 p.m.
Focuses on the etiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and organizations of nursing care of adult clients experiencing selected complex stressors.
Psychology 111: Introductory Psychology, Darcie Sell
The fundamental facts and principles of psychology. Special emphasis is placed on how psychologists answer questions and on processes related to normal functioning.
Psychology 230: Statistics and Psychology Measurement, Sinjin Roming
A treatment of the basic statistical methods underlying research and measurement in the behavioral sciences. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are studied, with special emphasis on applications to psychological testing and research. Prerequisite: high school higher algebra or consent of instructor. This course can also count toward the global studies program and the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Religion 200: Christianity and Religious Diversity, Erick Thompson
This course seeks to meet the needs of all students for a better understanding of religion as a basic feature of human life and of Christianity's classic and contemporary expressions and the rich diversity of religion. The four modes of religious inquiry (interpretive, historical, comparative and constructive) that are appropriate to the study of religion will be used to examine the complexity of religion in the modern world. The course offers an important initial opportunity for integrative study that is characteristic of a liberal arts education. It invites students to engage in thoughtful and informed reflection upon religious questions.
Social Work 150: Social Work and Social Justice, Karen Arnold Truax
This course examines human service and social justice through a social work perspective and explores various career settings of social work. Students will learn how the profession identifies and addresses the needs of individuals and vulnerable populations, including how the profession responds to social concerns and promotes human and community well-being. This course is open to all students.
Spanish 112: Spanish to Engage the World II, Adriana Johnson
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the Spanish-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in Spanish while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Accounting 255: Principles of Financial Accounting, Michael DiFiore
An introductory study of financial accounting. The course addresses the preparation of financial information and the communication of that information to interested users, with a focus on the use of financial statements. The course also introduces basic financial accounting theory and develops analytical skills in understanding and using financial information.
Biology 122: Evolution and Diversity, Jennifer Sweatman
An introduction to the major concept of biology-evolutionary theory. The diversity of life on earth, excluding the vertebrates of the animal kingdom, is then explored in light of this concept. Offered in an integrated lecture/laboratory format. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
English 110: Writing to Engage: Identity, Stephanie Lemmer
While developing writing and critical-thinking skills that will benefit students across the curriculum and throughout their lives, this writing course will focus on one of five themes related to engaged citizenship: Empathy, Identity, Community, Environment, or Exploration. Through one of these lenses, students will grapple with complex societal issues while learning to harness the power of reading, research, and writing in order to influence the affairs of the world.
English 230: Introduction to Literary Scholarship, James Postema
An introduction to the theoretical approaches to interpreting literary texts. Students will develop a repertoire of methods of critical analysis as well as literary research skills. They will complete several formal writing projects.
German 112: German to Engage the World II, Sina Stuhlert
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the German-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in German while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Global Studies 117: International Issues and Global Governance: An Introduction to Global Studies, Leila Zakhirova
This course introduces students to the study of societies and regions of the world as distinct entities and as elements of a world system that transcends the boundaries of individual societies. The course examines how history, geography, culture, and social institutions (e.g., political, economic, and religious institutions) interact to define the character of the world system.
Healthcare Leadership 316: Healthcare Information Systems, Jacob Goering
Provides the student with a broad understanding of the use of health information technology (HIT) in the healthcare environment; an understanding of how HIT decisions are made, including organizational feasibility, budgetary and regulatory constraints. Legal and ethical issues related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and informed consent are also addressed. Prerequisite may be waived for clinical students in the School of Health Professions.
Math 320: Geometry, Daniel Biebighauser
Euclidean, non-Euclidean, projective and other geometries as time permits.
Math 121: Calculus I, Julia Walk
An introduction to the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives and antiderivatives and their applications, and an introduction to the Riemann integral and integration techniques, including by substitution. Some review of trigonometry and analytic geometry is included.
Philosophy 102: Life's Big Questions: Introduction to Philosophy, Richard Gilmore
This is an introduction to philosophy. We will read major texts from the history of philosophy. The goal is to address some of the biggest questions facing us as human beings: What is the purpose of life? How should we think about death? What is justice? What is love? We will explore these questions through reading texts, class discussions, and writing on the major ideas.
Physical Education 255: Teaching Motor Skills, Susan Green
Exposes students to the theories and principles that explain motor skill acquisition and performance. Throughout the course, application of theoretical concepts to instructional and clinical settings will be emphasized.
Physics 128: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Luiz Manzoni
This is an accelerated introduction to mechanics, waves, and thermal physics. Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory each week.
Psychology 206: Developmental Psychology, Philip Lemaster
A lifespan approach (from conception to death) to developmental literature and research. The psychological, cognitive, and social development of the individual throughout the lifespan is emphasized. Course includes lectures, films, and discussion.
Psychology 111: Introductory Psychology, Rowena Xia
The fundamental facts and principles of psychology. Special emphasis is placed on how psychologists answer questions and on processes related to normal functioning.
Sociology 111: Human Society, Curtis Joseph
An introduction to sociology as a disciplined way of studying social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Students will be introduced to and apply the concepts, theories, and methods of sociology that are used to analyze social structure and social processes.
Accounting 255: Principles of Financial Accounting, Lindsey DiFiore
An introductory study of financial accounting. The course addresses the preparation of financial information and the communication of that information to interested users, with a focus on the use of financial statements. The course also introduces basic financial accounting theory and develops analytical skills in understanding and using financial information.
Biology 122: Evolution and Diversity, Joseph Whittaker
An introduction to the major concept of biology-evolutionary theory. The diversity of life on earth, excluding the vertebrates of the animal kingdom, is then explored in light of this concept. Offered in an integrated lecture/laboratory format. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Business 210: Ethics and Leadership, Erick Thompson
This course will focus on ethics and leadership within a variety of organizations (corporations, small business, government, non-profit, religious). Topics include ethical issues, corporate social responsibility, legal considerations, philosophical approaches, ethical decision-making and approaches to leadership.
Chemistry 374: Biochemistry II, Julie Mach
Building on the content of Biochemistry I, this course surveys selected biochemical pathways for synthesizing the molecules of life such as fatty acids, triglycerides, cholesterol, heme, starch and glycogen. A second major focus of the course is the transfer of biological information as it flows from DNA to RNA to proteins. Three class periods plus one three-hour lab per week.
English 340: British Literature in Historical Contexts, Amy Watkin
Students explore a theme across three centuries of British literature. Students learn how to use historical and cultural contexts to better understand texts and, in turn, how to use texts to better understand those contexts. By studying several genres of British literature in various historical contexts, we look at such diversities as multicultural perspectives, contact zones, high vs. low culture, etc.
Exercise Science 365: Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science, Emily Huber-Johnson
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess health-related physical fitness components and prescribe individual exercise programs for apparently healthy populations based on these objective measures. This course will provide hands-on experience in the laboratory to supplement the classroom discussion. Three lecture sessions and four hours of laboratory per week.
Health/Education 141: Personal and Social Health, Susan Green
A multidimensional approach to health that includes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health promotion that emphasizes self-responsibility and prevention. Theories of behavior change are examined to understand the factors that influence personal lifestyle decisions and societal norms.
History 343: History of the Japanese Islands, Elijah Bender
This course examines the history of the Japanese islands from earliest human inhabitation to the present day. There is an emphasis on social and economic history, and the role of environment in shaping that history. A variety of sources will be examined and there will be a research project. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.
Math 122: Calculus II, Julia Walk
Applications of the definite integral, techniques of integration, parametric equations, introduction to differential equations, sequences, series, and Taylor and Maclaurin Series.
Music 427: Instrumental Conducting I, Kevin Sutterlin
Exploration of the gestural, analytical, and psychological tenets of instrumental conducting.
Music 425: Choral Conducting I, Michael Culloton
A study of baton techniques, selection of voices, choir organization, the rehearsal, phonetics and literature. A choir is organized within the class for practical experience in conducting.
Nursing 310: Nursing Foundations I, Joylyn Anderson
This course focuses on the use of clinical judgment in the application of evidence based therapeutic interventions and technologies in providing direct care to patients across the lifespan. Emphasis on the client-focused role of the nurse and application of simulation-based learning to demonstrate competency in advanced clinical skills.
Philosophy 110: Thinking About Values, Richard Gilmore
A philosophical inquiry into topics such as virtue and vice, good and evil, rights and duties, self-esteem and meaningful existence. Writings of both historical and contemporary thinkers are considered.
Physics 316: Statistical Physics, Luiz Manzoni
The behavior of matter at macroscopic and microscopic levels is discussed. Techniques of statistical mechanics are used to describe the behavior of ideal gases, heat engines, heat transfer, and magnetic effects.
Political Science 241: International Politics, Rebecca Moore
This course explores basic concepts and theories in international politics through a historical overview of the evolution of the international system. Special emphasis will be given to changes that have transpired in the system and issues currently shaping international politics. This course can also count toward the global studies program.
Religion 200: Christianity and Religious Diversity, Anne Mocko
This course seeks to meet the needs of all students for a better understanding of religion as a basic feature of human life and of Christianity's classic and contemporary expressions and the rich diversity of religion. The four modes of religious inquiry (interpretive, historical, comparative and constructive) that are appropriate to the study of religion will be used to examine the complexity of religion in the modern world. The course offers an important initial opportunity for integrative study that is characteristic of a liberal arts education. It invites students to engage in thoughtful and informed reflection upon religious questions.
Sociology 111: Human Society, Curtis Joseph
An introduction to sociology as a disciplined way of studying social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Students will be introduced to and apply the concepts, theories and methods of sociology that are used to analyze social structure and social processes.
Spanish 113: Accelerated Spanish to Engage the World I & II, Fanny Roncal Ramirez
Designed for students with some previous experience with Spanish, this is an accelerated course that combines Spanish 111 and 112 in one semester. The fast-paced course develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the Spanish-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in Spanish while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Theatre 336: Theatre History II: Realism to Postmodernism, Jessica Chipman
This course tracks changes in theatre from the end of the 19th century through the contemporary period. Students will integrate historical, cultural, and literary sources to achieve an understanding of how and why theatre practices have changed. Students develop skills in reading texts for historical understanding, analyzing contemporaneous criticism, and investigating architecture and artifacts. This course can also count toward the global studies program.
Accounting 256: Principles of Managerial Accounting, Michael DiFiore
The second course in accounting focuses on management's use of financial information. Topics covered include cost category concepts, job order costing, process costing, standard costing, performance analysis, accounting for business segments, and their cost and budgeting.
Biology 412: Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II, Julie Rutherford
This course focuses on structures and functions of human organ systems. Included is a study of skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, and reproductive systems, with emphasis on normal homeostatic mechanisms and pathophysiology. Laboratory study includes dissection of the human body and selected physiological studies. Three lecture sessions and four hours of laboratory per week.
Biology 101: General Biology, Carol Pratt
An examination of the basic concepts of biology and the ways in which biologists ask and answer questions; practical applications of important biological discoveries and their relationships to public issues. Designed for non-majors. Three lectures and four hours of laboratory per week. This course can also count toward the global studies program and the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Chemistry 142: Survey of Organic & Biochemistry, Julie Mach
A survey of organic and biological chemistry. This course is intended for students in nursing, nutrition, and other related health professions. It does not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Three class periods and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry.
Chemistry 128: General Chemistry II, Donald Krogstad
Further study in general chemistry. Topics include redox chemistry, thermodynamics, chemistry of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, buffer solutions, and electrochemistry. Three class periods and three hours of laboratory per week. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Communication 312: Interpersonal Communication, Aileen Buslig
An exploration of the nature and importance of interpersonal communication. Readings, class discussions and lectures about communication theory help students' understanding of interactions in friendships, families, romantic relationships, and work relationships. Although not a skills-oriented course, this class is designed to increase students' understanding of the effects of their own communication styles.
Education 425: Education of the Exceptional Child, Darrell Stolle
This course prepares future teachers to work with children who are mainstreamed into the regular classroom. It provides a historical and legal context, discusses inclusion, addresses concerns in teaching and working with children who have special needs and develops an appreciation for the contributions they can bring to the classroom. Prerequisites: Admission into the Teacher Education Program; Minimum GPA 2.75.
English 318: Feature Writing, Erin Hemme Froslie
A study and practice of reporting and writing feature stories for a variety of media. Students will hone the interviewing and research skills introduced in ENG 317 — Telling the Story: News Writing and will investigate how multimedia elements can be used to enhance feature stories. The course focuses on applying such narrative techniques as scenes, characterization, and dialogue to journalistic writing. Students evaluate and edit peer stories in small-group workshops. Although ENG 317 is not a prerequisite, the course is excellent preparation for ENG 318.
German 112: German to Engage the World II, Sina Stuhlert
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the German-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in German while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Healthcare Leadership 475: Healthcare Administration, Kate Syverson
This course provides an overview of healthcare management from the perspective of healthcare operations. The course will look at strategic planning, performance improvement, information technology, financial management, management of healthcare professionals, and management of diversity in the healthcare industry. This will be done by assigned readings, presentations by current executives in the field, and team case study analysis.
Math 105: Exploring Mathematics, Daniel Biebighauser
This course uses real-world problems and situations to improve students' problem-solving skills, to improve their ability to apply mathematics, and to enhance their appreciation of the importance of mathematics in our modern world. Topics will be chosen from voting theory, number theory, taxicab geometry, graph theory, probability, statistics, and financial mathematics. This course can be used to fulfill the math exploration requirement.
Math 121: Calculus I, Daniel Willoughby
An introduction to the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives and antiderivatives and their applications, and an introduction to the Riemann integral and integration techniques, including by substitution. Some review of trigonometry and analytic geometry is included.
Math 223: Calculus III, Douglas Anderson
Multivariable calculus and applications, line integrals, surface integrals. Green's Theorem, Stoke's Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
Nursing 372: Nursing Care of Adults II, Alyssa Nitschke
*This class is from noon-1 p.m.
Focuses on the etiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and organizations of nursing care of adult clients experiencing selected complex stressors.
Physics 317: Optics, Saroj Thapa
This course is an introduction to geometrical optics, lenses, mirrors, ray tracing, and aberrations, followed by a detailed discussion of physical optics, electromagnetic character of light, reflection, interference, diffraction and lasers. Three class periods and a two-hour laboratory each week.
Psychology 361: Cognitive Psychology, Dwight Peterson
This course addresses major theories and classical research in cognitive psychology. An emphasis will be placed on applying these theories to the full spectrum of everyday experiences. This course will also investigate, and attempt to explain, cognitive disturbances caused by neurologic insults.
Psychology 111: Introductory Psychology, Darcie Sell
The fundamental facts and principles of psychology. Special emphasis is placed on how psychologists answer questions and on processes related to normal functioning.
Psychology 230: Statistics and Psychology Measurement, Sinjin Roming
A treatment of the basic statistical methods underlying research and measurement in the behavioral sciences. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are studied, with special emphasis on applications to psychological testing and research. Prerequisite: high school higher algebra or consent of instructor. This course can also count toward the global studies program and the environmental and sustainability studies program.
Religion 200: Christianity and Religious Diversity, Erick Thompson
This course seeks to meet the needs of all students for a better understanding of religion as a basic feature of human life and of Christianity's classic and contemporary expressions and the rich diversity of religion. The four modes of religious inquiry (interpretive, historical, comparative and constructive) that are appropriate to the study of religion will be used to examine the complexity of religion in the modern world. The course offers an important initial opportunity for integrative study that is characteristic of a liberal arts education. It invites students to engage in thoughtful and informed reflection upon religious questions.
Accounting 256: Principles of Managerial Accounting, Michael DiFiore
The second course in accounting focuses on management's use of financial information. Topics covered include cost category concepts, job order costing, process costing, standard costing, performance analysis, accounting for business segments, and their cost and budgeting.
Biology 121: Cell Biology, Emerson Towey
This course provides an introduction to cell structure and function. Major topics include the scientific method of study, the biochemistry and organization of the cell, mechanisms by which energy is harvested and used by cells, how cells reproduce, and how information is stored and used within a cell. Offered in an integrated lecture/laboratory format.
Biology 122: Evolution and Diversity, Jennifer Sweatman
An introduction to the major concept of biology-evolutionary theory. The diversity of life on earth, excluding the vertebrates of the animal kingdom, is then explored in light of this concept. Offered in an integrated lecture/laboratory format. This course can also count toward the environmental and sustainability studies program.
English 230: Introduction to Literary Scholarship, James Postema
An introduction to the theoretical approaches to interpreting literary texts. Students will develop a repertoire of methods of critical analysis as well as literary research skills. They will complete several formal writing projects.
Exercise Science 460: Exercise and Chronic Disease, Jeremiah Moen
This course exposes students to the underlying pathophysiology of clinical diseases, the effects of clinical diseases on physiological responses during and after exercise, and adaptations to exercise assessment and prescription techniques appropriate to special populations.
Food, Nutrition, Dietetics: Nutrition, Elizabeth Cogan
A study of chemical properties, function, metabolism, dietary allowances, effects of deficiencies, and sources of nutrients. Decision-making relative to contemporary issues in nutrition as related to health, wellness, and the lifecycle. Three lectures per week.
German 112: German to Engage the World II, Sina Stuhlert
This is the second semester of a two-course sequence designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to communicate effectively with people from the diverse countries of the German-speaking world. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate novice high proficiency through engagement in various individual, class, and group activities exploring their own and others' cultures. The curriculum builds cultural background knowledge and communicative proficiency in German while exploring the benefits of multilingualism in students' personal and professional lives.
Healthcare Leadership 316: Healthcare Information Systems, Jacob Goering
Provides the student with a broad understanding of the use of health information technology (HIT) in the healthcare environment; an understanding of how HIT decisions are made, including organizational feasibility, budgetary and regulatory constraints. Legal and ethical issues related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and informed consent are also addressed. Prerequisite may be waived for clinical students in the School of Health Professions.
Math 121: Calculus I, Julia Walk
An introduction to the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives and antiderivatives and their applications, and an introduction to the Riemann integral and integration techniques, including by substitution. Some review of trigonometry and analytic geometry is included.
Music 222: Music In/As Social Life, Jeffrey Meyer
Introduction to the relationship between music and society, culture, and history. Introduction to musicologies: the varied ways of exploring music cultures and the fundamental modes of inquiry into the field.
Philosophy 102: Life's Big Questions: Introduction to Philosophy, Richard Gilmore
This is an introduction to philosophy. We will read major texts from the history of philosophy. The goal is to address some of the biggest questions facing us as human beings: What is the purpose of life? How should we think about death? What is justice? What is love? We will explore these questions through reading texts, class discussions, and writing on the major ideas.
Physical Education 255: Teaching Motor Skills, Susan Green
Exposes students to the theories and principles that explain motor skill acquisition and performance. Throughout the course, application of theoretical concepts to instructional and clinical settings will be emphasized.
Physics 128: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Luiz Manzoni
This is an accelerated introduction to mechanics, waves, and thermal physics. Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory each week.
Psychology 206: Developmental Psychology, Philip Lemaster
A lifespan approach (from conception to death) to developmental literature and research. The psychological, cognitive, and social development of the individual throughout the lifespan is emphasized. Course includes lectures, films, and discussion.
Sociology 111: Human Society, Curtis Joseph
An introduction to sociology as a disciplined way of studying social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Students will be introduced to and apply the concepts, theories, and methods of sociology that are used to analyze social structure and social processes.