JAPANESE COURSES

JAPN 101, 102, 103: Japanese Language and Culture I, II, III
This course will provide an introduction to the Japanese language. Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent for JAPN 102; JAPN 102 or equivalent for JAPN 103. (3 credits each)

JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese I
Prerequisite: JAPN 103 or equivalent. (3 credits)

KOREAN COURSES

KOR 101, 102, 103: Korean Language and Culture I, II, III
A broad and practical working foundation in the language. Prerequisite: KOR 101 or equivalent for KOR 102; KOR 102 or equivalent for KOR 103. (3 credits each)

KOR 202: Intermediate Korean I
Comprehensive review of Korean grammar with emphasis on developing the students’ abilities for proficient oral and written accomplishments. Prerequisite: KOR 103 or equivalent. (3 credits)

KOR 306: Modern Korean Civilization
Course analyzes the most significant characteristics, foreign influences, and cultural traditions that have comprised Korean culture from its origins to 1900. Course will be taught in English and is open to all interested students. (3 credits)

MANAGEMENT COURSES

MGMT 103: Introduction to Business
An overview of the business world, including an introduction to economic systems, governmental actions, marketing, management, finance, accounting and human resources management. Course does not count toward any economics or business major or minor. (3 credits)

MGMT 219: Business Statistics
Probability and statistics in a business environment, encompassing descriptive statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: Algebraic proficiency and microcomputer proficiency. Cross-listed as ECON 219. (3 credits)

MGMT 250: Principles of Management
Managerial functions and decision making, including planning, organizing, leading, motivating, controlling and conflict resolving activities in all types of organizational systems. Course does not count toward any economics or business major requirements. (3 credits)

MGMT 251: Organizational Behavior
Study of the satisfaction, motivation, learning, problem solving and growth of persons in organizational settings. Conceptual learning is combined with self-analysis in each area. (3 credits)

MGMT 320: Operations Management I
Operations strategy and competition, production systems and processes, decision analysis and graphical linear programming, quality management and process control, facility location and layout, work methods and measurement, inventory management and project evaluation review technique (PERT). Prerequisite: MGMT/ECON 219. (3 credits)

MGMT 352: Operations Management II
Management science analysis and optimization techniques including linear programming, transportation algorithm, waiting line models, simulation processes, network models, materials requirement planning, and forecasting methods applied to a variety of business operations situations. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, and 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 353: Development of Management Thought
Contemporary management as the result of an evolutionary process involving the thoughts and writings of many famous management theoreticians and practi-tioners. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 354: Human Resources Management
The basic processes, principles, policies, tools, techniques and methods that are utilized in the personnel function in any organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 357: International Operations Management
Issues critical to globalization of manufacturing operations including global planning and organization, comparison of operations, international operations strategy, managerial issues in global operations. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, and 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 360: Total Quality Management
Managerial and technological issues that are necessary to understand and implement quality assurance programs including human resource development, strategic planning, management information systems, cost effectiveness, implementation procedures and statistical quality control. Prerequisites: MGMT 219 or MATH 114. (3 credits)

MGMT 364: Recruitment and Selection
Components of an effective selection program including job analysis, employment testing, and selection interviews with emphasis on the legal issues and relevant federal regulations. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits)

MGMT 365: Management Information Systems
Managerial and technological issues that are necessary to understand, establish, manage and use information systems in all functional areas of organizations. Prerequisites: CPSC 210 and MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 450: Internship
Supervised placement, work, and research in selected public and private organizations. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits)

MGMT 451: Employment Law
This course covers the law as it applies to all aspects of the employer - employee relation, including union activity, discrimination, selection, testing and employment contracts. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 452: Management-Labor Relations
Modern industrial relations from the perspective of both management and labor, including the historical develop-ment of large-scale business and organized labor. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 453: Collective Bargaining
The major issues in the negotiation process: bargaining, public policy implications, impasse resolution, strikes, and legislation affecting collective bargaining. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 454: Management Seminar
Contemporary methods and theories of management are discussed in terms of current organizational practice. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, 354 and senior standing. (3 credits)

MGMT 455: Compensation Management
Rationale, composition and admin-istration of employee reward systems considering both the internal organizational factors and external environmental factors. Contemporary issues such as comparable worth, CEO salaries, and the rising cost of benefits are included. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits)

MGMT 456: Management and Society
Social, ethical, economic, legal and political restraints on organizational decisions. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 457: International Management
Examination of environments, resources, strategies and models of managerial functions in international organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT 251. (3 credits)

MGMT 458: Business Policy
An integrating course dealing with the factors that influence the formulation and implementation of organizational strategy and policy. Prerequisites: All other core courses and business administration senior. (3 credits)

MGMT 459: Small Business Institute
In this course student consulting teams analyze actual problem situations of cooperating regional businesses. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MGMT 460: Training and Development
Training and development as a human resource management function supporting organizational strategic planning including: training needs analysis, training program objectives, training methods, management and organization development methods, program evaluation and cost-benefit analysis, and training budgeting. Current trends in training and development will be covered including computer based training, competency based training and cross cultural training. Prerequisite: MGMT 354. (3 credits)

MGMT 465: Management of Information Technology
Management and specific technical concepts and techniques applied to the function of providing information technology services to the organization. Prerequisite: MGMT 250 or 251, three credits of CpSc. (3 credits)

MGMT 490: Independent Study
In-depth reading and/or research with the guidance of a faculty member in an area selected by the student. Prerequisites: 12 credits in major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

MARINE SCIENCE COURSES

MARS 110: Introduction to Oceanography
An introduction to marine sciences with emphasis on physiography of the ocean basins, waves, tides, near-shore processes, the physical and chemical nature of seawater, circulation, characteristics of marine plant and animal communities, history of oceanography, and law of the sea. (3 credits)

MARS 200: Art Workshop– Painting of the Coastal Area
This workshop is to be an intensive involvement with the esthetic qualities of the seashore and its environs. Paintings using various media (watercolor, oils, acrylics) according to personal preference will be created. Slides and other reproductions of relevant paintings by artists of historical importance will be examined and discussed. (3 credits)

MARS 201: Art Workshop – Pewter and Marine Jewelry
This workshop will explore pewter and objects found in the near-shore environment as materials for making jewelry and body ornaments. Participants will learn techniques of casting, fabricating, soldering, tinning and bezel setting for the purpose of creating unique pieces. (3 credits)

MARS 204: Writings About the Sea
A survey of literature from several genre, both fiction and nonfiction, which focuses on maritime themes and topics. (3 credits)

MARS 211: Field Methods in Oceanography
A course to familiarize students with the dynamic marine environment and field work on board small research vessels, to instruct in the use and application of standard oceanographic instruments and sampling devices and to promote and encourage independent research through the initial stages of scientific projects. Prerequisite: MARS 110 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 212: Navigation
This course covers navigation, i.e. the art and science of safely bringing a boat from one position to another in a body of water. Topics covered are piloting, navigation within sight of land, electronic navigation, radio bearings by radio direction finder, LORAN, OMEGA, radar, celestial navigation, circles of equal altitude, navigational triangle, celestial lines of position, celestial fix, Greenwich Mean Time, Greenwich Hour Angle. Prerequisite: Four years of high school math or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 215: Marine Wildlife Photography
This class includes an in-depth study of the science of photography and how this relates to the field work of marine biology. The student will develop skills in micro- and macrophotography and an under-standing of the science of optics, filter and camera techniques, and darkroom procedures and techniques. The class will learn various chemical processes for color and black/white photography. Specific articles on marine science photography will be used to develop an understanding both within the marine science laboratory and in the field. Prerequisite: A chemistry or biology or related laboratory course. (3 credits)

MARS 221: Marine Invertebrates
A study of the invertebrate phyla with emphasis on development, reproduction, structure, function and classification of selected marine organisms. Laboratory field experience will be given in collection, preservation and classification of the phyla. Prerequisite: One year of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 241: Marine Biology
A study of plant and animal life in the marine environment. Emphasis will be on physical and chemical environmental factors affecting the biota in the inter-tidal, open water, and benthic habitats. Common biota characteristic of each habitat will be investigated in terms of their natural history, morphology, and ecological relationships. Prerequisite: One semester of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 250: Wetland Ecology
The ecology and management of wetland wildlife with emphasis on the management of wetlands as ecological systems. (3 credits)

MARS 260: Marine Ecology
A study of the ecology of marine organisms, the relationship of plants and animals to physical, chemical and bio-logical factors and their zonation and communities. Prerequisite: One year of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 270: Coastal Vegetation
In-depth examination of vegetation falling under the marine influence. Identification of same and determination of factors limiting and controlling their distribution. (3 credits)

MARS 285/585: Recreation Management/Development in the Coastal Zone
This course focuses on the recreation component of coastal zone management. The nature, extent, location, and value of coastal recreation behavior will be probed and related to the overall coastal management framework. (3 credits)

MARS 298: Selected Topics
An opportunity for intensive study on a specific topic of interest. Course duration from 1 to 3 weeks. Prerequisite: Variable, depending on topic. (1-3 credits)

MARS 300: Behavior of Marine Organisms
Concepts of ethology; discussion and observation of the influences of external and internal factors on the regulation and control of behavior of organisms living in the marine coastal environment. Prerequisite: General biology. (3 credits)

MARS 310: The Mammals of Coastal Ecosystems
Distribution, behavior, physiology, adaptations, and ecological relationships of mammals with special emphasis on the mammals of the Delmarva Peninsula. In addition to the lectures and seminars, the laboratory and field work will deal with the productivity, population dynamics, species diversity, ecoenergetics, and behavior of local mammals. Prerequisite: General biology. (3 credits)

MARS 320: Marine Microbiology
A survey of methods and concepts of marine microbiology. Attention will be given to technical aspects of sample collection, microbial ecology of the marine environment, enrichment culturing, methods of enumeration and identification with emphasis on marine bacteria. Prerequisite: General microbiology. (3 credits)

MARS 330: Tropical Invertebrates
An introduction to tropical invertebrates. A variety of collection and observation methods will be used to sample near-shore and reef areas. Emphasis will be on systematics and ecology using the communities approach. One week at Wallops will be intensive review of general systematics and ecology of marine invertebrates. The last two weeks in Florida will involve sampling and identifying species and describing ecological communities. Prerequisite: Marine invertebrates, invertebrate zoology or a thorough zoology course with permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 331: Chemical Oceanography
Treatment of a wide range of oceanic chemical phenomena, including salinity and age of the oceans, sources and residence times of chemical constituents in seawater, geochemical cycles of mineral resources and trace elements. Sampling and laboratory analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MARS 110 and one year of chemistry or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 342: Marine Botany
A study of marine and marine fringe plants of the Middle Atlantic Coast, their taxonomy, ecology, distribution, life histories, physiology, and economic status. Techniques of collecting, preserving, identifying and herbarium cataloging will be stressed. Exercises in plant ecology and marine microbiology will be included. Prerequisite: A course in general biology and/or one semester of botany or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 343: Marine Ichthyology
A study of the fishes. Specimens collected along the eastern seaboard by the students will be used to illustrate the anatomy, physiology and systematics of this major vertebrate group. Field collections will also give students the opportunity to observe the relationships of these animals to their biotic and physical environment. Prerequisite: General biology and/or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 344: Anatomy of Marine Chordates
A course designed to familiarize the students with the qualitative aspects of the speciation process; to lay ground work for understanding the basic and specialized structure of marine chordates; to trace the most obvious or important trends (and their functional significance) in the evolution of this basic structure in various vertebrate lines. The laboratories will be devoted primarily to dissection of representative marine vertebrates, particularly those collected live on field trips. Prerequisite: Six credits of biology, including general zoology. (3 credits)

MARS 345: Ornithology
Introduces the student to avian fauna of the seacoast and at the same time enables comparison with inland species. In addition to the field work providing visual and vocal identification, lecture material will include information on the distribution, behavior, physiology, and anatomy of birds. Prerequisite: One year of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 350: Physiology of Marine Invertebrates
Mechanisms and regulation of organ function in marine invertebrates with emphasis on homeostasis. Invertebrate examples of fundamental principles and of unique physiological mechanisms. Prerequisite: Introductory biology. (3 credits)

MARS 362: Marine Geology
Structure and sedimentology of the ocean basins and shores; methods of exploration, general feature of the ocean basins, and theory of ocean basin evolution. Prerequisites: MARS 110 and one semester of geology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 364: Physical Oceanography
A study of the physical properties of the oceans to include: mass and energy budgets; theory of distribution of variables; cause, nature, measurement, analysis and prediction of tides, currents and waves; basic instrumentation in field work. Prerequisites: Introductory oceanography, one year of physics, algebra and trigonometry and one semester of calculus or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 394: Comparative Physiology of Marine Organisms
This course will provide an introduction to the physiology of marine organisms utilizing a comparative approach. The lecture will introduce the topics of respiration, circulation, metabolism, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, locomation and sensory systems by drawing comparisons between the mechanisms and strategies utilized by a wide range of marine organisms. Laboratory and field work will focus on the physiological responses of marine plants and animals to common environmental stresses such as salt load, temperature variation, depletion of dissolved oxygen, and tidal flux. This will be accomplished through measurements and observations in the field, as well as through experimental manipulations in a laboratory setting. (3 credits)

MARS 398: Developmental Biology of Marine Organisms
Principles of development and differentiation in marine organisms at the molecular and supramolecular levels of organization. The laboratory will include both descriptive and experimental embryology. Prerequisite: Introductory biology. (3 credits)

MARS 420: Marine Micropaleontology
Designed for students majoring in either biological or geological sciences, the course will deal with modern, living representatives of micro-organisms important in the fossil record. Particular emphasis will be on the taxonomy, morphology, evolution and ecological affinities of the Foraminifera (Sarcodina), but other groups, including the Radiolaria, Diatoms and Ostracoda, will also be considered. Laboratory and field aspects will include sample collecting, preparation and analysis. Prerequisite: One year of geology or biology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 431: Ecology of Marine Plankton
Study of the phytoplankton and zooplankton in marine and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons will be made between the planktonic populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary and secondary productivity. Prerequisite: One year of biology. (3 credits)

MARS 432: Marine Evolutionary Ecology
The study of the ecological mechanisms underlying evolutionary processes. This course is broad in scope and requires that students synthesize both evolutionary and ecological concepts and theory into an understanding of how organisms adapt to their environment. Marine, estuarine, and maritime organisms will be used as model systems and processes, which affect marine populations, will be emphasized. (3 credits)

MARS 441: Biology of Molluscs
The Mollusca is the second largest group of animals and perhaps the most diverse in terms of morphological, ecological and behavioral variations. This course offers an evolutionary, functional, and ecologic approach to studying this important group of organisms. (3 credits)

MARS 457: Marine Geophysics
A study of the basic geophysical theories about the transmission of shock waves, and gravity and magnetic fields to the understanding and exploration of the continental shelves and marine basins. The student is introduced to the use and limitations of the portable seismic refraction seismograph, gravity meter, and magnetometer. Prerequisites: Oceanog-raphy, physical geology, college algebra or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 458: Exploration Methods in Marine Geology
A study of geophysical and geologic instruments and techniques used to penetrate the water layer obscuring the ocean bottom topography and geology and the results of some of that effort. Emphasis is on laboratory and field assignments using basic geophysical and geological instruments. The students are introduced to the use, limitations and results of these instruments. Prerequisite: Physical geology and one year of math or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 459: Coastal Geomorphology
A study of coastal environments with an emphasis on understanding the inter-relationship among land forms, processes and materials. The student will participate in field studies conducted along high and low wave energy environments. Prerequisite: One year of geology or physical geography (landforms) or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 464: Biological Oceanography
Interdisciplinary study of the interactions between biological communities and the ocean environment as seen by distributions of coastal plankton, fish, and benthic invertebrates. Projects will involve boat trips to sample populations and to quantitatively document environmental variables with state of the art equipment, laboratory and field experiments to determine rate processes, and visits to nearby field and government laboratories. Examples of project topics include transport of plankton at barrier island passes, effect of submarine banks on fish populations, ground truth data for satellite imagery, and other current topics in biological oceanography. (3 credits)

MARS 491: Coral Reef Ecology
A study of coral reef structure, formation, types, and the relationships of reef organisms to their environment. Emphasis is given to species diversity, identification, symbioses, and effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, predation, and competition on the abundance and the distribution of coral reef organisms. (3 credits)

MARS 492: Marine Mammals
A study of the distribution, population ecology, behavior, physiology and adaptations of marine mammals. Student projects will entail collecting physiological and behavioral data at field sites and at facilities studying marine mammals. (3 credits)

MARS 493: Behavioral Ecology
Designed to present animal behavior within an ecological and evolutionary context. Presents mathematical and theoretical framework of behavioral ecology. An in-depth exploration of the ways in which the behavior of animals is influenced by the environment, especially with regard to resource distribution. (3 credits)

MARS 494: Marine Aquaculture
This course will include the theory and practice of raising organisms for food and for the aquarium trade. Techniques for raising economically important organisms from the egg stage to marketable size and their food supplies will be studied. Prerequisites: Nine credits in biology. (3 credits)

MARS 498/598: Selected Topics
An opportunity of intensive study in a specific topic of interest. Course duration from 1 to 3 weeks. Prerequisite: Variable, depending on topic. (1-3 credits)

MARS 500: Problems in Marine Science
Graduate or undergraduate students after advanced registration in the course may complete the course requirements by either of the following options: Students may elect to take a 200-, 300-, or 400-level course in which they desire advanced work and complete, in addition to the regular course requirements, an approved project in the area under the direction of the instructor; or the student may do an independent research project. In order to be admitted to the latter option, students must submit a research proposal to the academic committee of the Marine Science Consortium. The proposal must include the scope and duration of the proposed research, equipment and facilities required, and a recommendation and approval from the academic advisor. (3 credits)

MARS 510: Oceanography
(In-Service Teachers)
An introductory course to familiarize teachers with the nature of the oceans and create an awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of oceanography. The teachers will have the opportunity to participate in field activities, develop skills in handling marine instruments, and perform investigative laboratory activities, which will enhance their effectiveness in classroom teaching of oceanography through personal experience. (3 credits)

MARS 530: Coastal Sedimentation
Study of depositional environments of marine-dominated shorelines; their processes, sediments, sedimentary facies; models for recognizing ancient counterparts in rock record; and growth and development of barrier island-tidal deltas. Prerequisite: Introductory course in sedimentation or marine geology or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MARS 540: Environmental Science Education
A field-oriented approach to environmental education with special emphasis on coastal zones. Students will relate their own disciplines to education for quality environments. Consideration will be given to sources, facilities, methods, techniques and concepts used in environmental education. (3 credits)

MARS 555: Ocean Resources
This is an introductory course designed to emphasize the potential resources and the feasibilities of their exploitation. The role of ocean science and engineering in accomplishing this goal will be covered. (3 credits)

MARKETING COURSES

MRKT 230: Principles of Marketing
An analytical overview of market decision-making including product, pricing, place, and promotional strategies. (3 credits)

MRKT 331: Distribution Management
Principles, methods and problems relating to wholesaling, retailing and physical distribution management. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits)

MRKT 332: Business Marketing
A management perspective of the internal and external environments affecting the demand for industrial goods; marketing intelligence and control; and marketing strategy for product, service, channel, price, and promotional components. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits)

MRKT 333: Consumer Behavior
The buying process with emphasis on economic, social, cultural and psychological determinants of consumer choice. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits)

MRKT 334: Advertising Management
Management of advertising, including background, roles, planning, media strategy, message, testing, research, evaluation, and administration of advertising. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits)

MRKT 335: Retail Management
Store location and layout, retail personnel management, merchandising policies and control, and marketing strategy. Prerequisite: MRKT 230 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MRKT 336: Sales Management
Provides foundations of sales processes and management to prepare students for careers in selling or sales management. Prerequisite: MRKT 230 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MRKT 338: E-Commerce
The role, structure, organization, and use of the Internet as a channel of distribution to conduct electronic commerce. Prerequisites: MRKT 230, CPSC 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MRKT 430: Marketing Research
Research methodology as a managerial tool used in problem solving and decision making in marketing. Prerequisites: ECON 219 or MGMT 219, MRKT 230, and senior standing. (3 credits)

MRKT 431: Marketing Seminar
Advanced topics in marketing with emphasis on the analysis and solution of marketing problems. Prerequisites: MGMT 320, MRKT 332, 333, and senior standing. (3 credits)

MRKT 437: International Marketing
The marketing issues of firms engaged in international business with emphasis on strategies for successful foreign market penetration. Prerequisite: MRKT 230. (3 credits)

MRKT 450: Internship
Supervised placement, work, and research in selected public and private organizations. Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor. (3-12 credits)

MRKT 490: Independent Study
In-depth reading and/or research with the guidance of a faculty member in an area selected by the student. Prerequisites: 12 credits in major courses, application, and permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

MATHEMATICS COURSES

MATH 113: Mathematics as a Liberal Art
A cultural enrichment course, which introduces topics and applications from different branches of mathematics. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 114: Elementary Statistics
Introduction to statistics: descriptive statistics, bivariate data, elementary probability, random variables, normal and binomial probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis Testing. MINITAB will be used. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 115: Financial Mathematics
Methods of solving problems arising from the growth of money through simple and compound interest. Savings accounts, loans, financing, mortgages, depreciation, bonds, pensions and life insurance are included. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 118: Elementary Geometry
A survey of Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 120: Intermediate Algebra
Linear functions, equalities, inequalities, polynomials, algebra of functions, rational exponents, quadratic equalities and inequalities, systems of equations. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 122: Matrices and Linear Programming
The algebra of matrices with applications in linear programming, algebraic and graphical solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or equivalent. (3 credits)

MATH 123: Introduction to Applied Calculus
The course is compatible with the background and interests of students not majoring in the physical sciences or mathematics. The theorem-proof approach of differential and integral calculus is replaced with the explanation-example approach. Non-traditional applications are stressed. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 125 or equivalent . (3 credits)

MATH 125: Precalculus
A bridge between high school algebra and calculus involving polynomial, trigo-nometric, logarithmic, exponential functions, complex numbers, and the conic sections. Prerequisite: MATH 120; or two years of high school algebra and appropriate placement score. (4 credits)

MATH 131: Discrete Mathematics
Topics include propositional calculus, set theoretic concepts, relations and functions, mathematical induction, counting techniques, recursion, graphs and trees. Prerequisite: MATH 125; or high school trigonometry/precalculus and appropriate placement score. (3 credits)

MATH 210: Mathematics I
This course explores the development of the number system through the integers, using a problem solving approach. Emphasis on place-value and arithmetic operations is essential if these future teachers are to engage their students in higher levels of mathematics. Prerequisite: ACSD 110 or equivalent and Freshman II standing. (3 credits)

MATH 214: Applied Statistics
Sampling techniques, multiple correlation and regression, analysis of variance and covariance, non-parametric methods. Bayesian statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 114 and either MATH 123 or 125. (4 credits)

MATH 225: Calculus I
Limits, continuity. Differential calculus for algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable with applications. Introduction to integration. Prerequisite: MATH 125; or high school trigonometry/precalculus and appropriate placement score. (4 credits)

MATH 230: Calculus II
Integral calculus for functions of one variable. Definite integrals, techniques of integration, and applications. Infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 225. (4 credits)

MATH 231: Calculus III
Differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables and vector fields. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (4 credits)

MATH 235: Modern Concepts of Mathematics
Basic logic and set theory, and methods of proof, induction, relations and functions. Prerequisite: MATH 225 and MATH 131. (3 credits)

MATH 240: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Computational aspects of matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear dependence, Wronskian, characteristic values, elementary differential equations, separable and exact equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (3 credits)

MATH 301: Differential Equations I
First and second order differential equations, infinite series solutions, Laplace transforms, existence and uniqueness theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Co-requisite: MATH 231. (3 credits)

MATH 302: Differential Equations II
A continuation of MATH 301. Systems of ordinary differential equations, non-linear systems and stability, partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 301. (3 credits)

MATH 304: Geometric Structures
Finite and infinite axiomatic systems, including Euclidean and projective geometrics. Prerequisite: MATH 235. (3 credits)

MATH 307: Mathematical Statistics I
An introduction to the mathematical foundations of probability theory including discrete and continuous probability distributions, random variables, mathematical expectation, momentuo, and moment generating functions. Prerequisite: MATH 230. (3 credits)

MATH 308: Mathematical Statistics II
Functions of random variables, sampling distributions, introduction to mathematical theory of statistical inference, including methods of moments, estimators, maximum likelihood estimators, sufficient statistics, interval estimates, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MATH 307. (3 credits)

MATH 309: Linear Algebra
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and determinants with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Co-requisite: MATH 231. (3 credits)

MATH 310: Elementary Mathematics II
This course finishes exploring the development of the number system by looking at the rational and real numbers and then looks at geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. This course will not count as an upper division course for mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MATH 210. (3 credits)

MATH 311: Introduction to Operations Research
Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, branch and bound algorithm, simulation. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or 240. (3 credits)

MATH 313: Introductory Analysis I
Cardinality, topology of the real numbers, sequences and continuity of functions. Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 235. (3 credits)

MATH 314: Introductory Analysis II
Differentiation, Mean Value Theorem, Integration, series (convergence, exponential, trigonometric functions). Prerequisite: MATH 313. (3 credits)

MATH 315: Numerical Mathematics
The mathematics of computation and approximation, interpolation, calculating the roots of equations, curve fitting linear systems, numerical differentiation and integration and error analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 240 and some competence in a computer language. (3 credits)

MATH 320: Theory of Numbers
A study of the properties of natural numbers and number theoretic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 235. (3 credits)

MATH 325: Abstract Algebra I
An introduction to groups. Topics include integers mod n, cyclic groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups, isomorphisms, finite Abelian groups. Prerequisite: MATH 235. (3 credits)

MATH 326: Abstract Algebra II
An introduction to rings. Topics include integral domains, fields, polynomial rings. Prerequisite: MATH 325. (3 credits)

MATH 331: Mathematical Methods of Physics
Applications in physical science and engineering of the following: vector analysis, complex variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms, linear algebra, and some boundary value problems. Cross-linked as PHYS 331. This course may be counted as a physics course or as a mathematics course, but not both. Prerequisite: PHYS 211 and MATH 240. Co-requisite: MATH 231. (3 credits)

MATH 403: Elementary Topology
Topological properties of the real line. Prerequisites: MATH 309 and 313. (3 credits)

MATH 406: Intermediate Analysis
Selected topics. Prerequisite: MATH 314. (3 credits)

MATH 407: Complex Variables
Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, convergence of sequences and series, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 313. (3 credits)

MATH 490: Independent Study
Supervised study in advanced area. Prerequisites: Two 300-level mathematics courses, a 3.000 QPA in major, permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

MATH 491: Mathematics Seminar
Designed to broaden the students’ backgrounds by investigating topics in mathematics not usually taught in the regular curriculum. Prerequisites: MATH 235 and one 300 or higher level math course or permission of the instructor. Students may elect to take course up to three times. (1 credit)

MATH 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits)

MILITARY SCIENCES (ARMY ROTC) COURSES

(ARMY ROTC) COURSES

MS 100: The American Military Experience
Establishes a framework of reference regarding military service, an understanding of the profession of arms and its impact on and place in American society. The course begins the Army’s leadership development process. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits)

MS 102: Principles of Leadership
This course continues the student’s introduction to the military organization and begins to teach leadership techniques and principles using military situations as a point of reference. Students are also introduced to the basic military branches and how they fit into the military structure. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits)

MS 201: Basic Military Skills
Begins to teach basic military skills such as map reading, land navigation using a map and compass, first aid, weapons marksmanship, drill and small unit tactics. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits)

MS 202: Intermediate Military Skills
Continues instruction in map reading, land navigation using a map and compass, first aid, weapons marksmanship, drill and small unit tactics. Begins to integrate all skills into leading small units in tactical situations. Includes a lab. ++ (3 credits)

MS 250: ROTC Basic Leadership Practicum
A five week experience of training and evaluation conducted in a tactical framework at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Students learn basic military skills which enable them to take advanced military science courses on campus. Prerequisites: None, but department chair approval required. (3 credits)

MS 280: Leadership Seminar
This course involves individualized instruction, research and presentation on research in areas required to fill in a students knowledge base to be able to move into the ROTC advanced course. This course may be taken only once. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA in military science studies, permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and dean of the college. (3 credits)

MS 301: Fundamentals of Tactical Operations
Focuses on tactics at the squad level. Students learn the troop leading procedures and how to give both oral and written operations orders. Students continue to enhance their skills at land navigation and rifle marksmanship. Physical fitness conditioning is a mandatory part of the laboratory. Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits)

MS 302: Military Science: ROTC 302
Continues development of intermediate level cadet leader skills in preparation for Advanced Camp Training is supple-mentary in scope and includes leadership, written and oral communications, operations and tactics, land navigation, weapons, and radio and wire communications subjects. A laboratory experience is required.++ (3 credits)

MS 350: ROTC Advanced Leadership Practicum
A five week experience of training and evaluation conducted in a tactical framework at Fort Lewis, Washington. Cadets demonstrate and learn advanced military skills. Cadets also demonstrate their leadership skills in a variety of leadership positions in tactical and non-tactical environments. (3 Credits)

MS 401: Leadership Dimensions and Concepts
This course begins the transition from cadet to officer. Focus is on organization of the Army, command and staff functions, officer and noncommissioned officer evaluation system, military law and development of training. Students participate in a staff ride to Gettysburg battlefield. Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits)

MS 402: Officership and the Profession of Arms
This course continues the transition from cadet to officer. Students begin a critical analysis of the role of the officer and the noncommissioned officer, and their interaction, at the platoon, company and battalion level. Students are introduced to joint operations and conduct some critical analysis of national military policy. Permission of the department chair required to take this course. Includes a lab. ++ (4 credits)

MS 450: The Cadet Troop Leadership Internship
A three-week experience as a leader in a U.S. Army unit, under the close supervision of a U.S. Army lieutenant or captain. It gives the student the opportunity to lead real soldiers in a real U.S. Army unit. The intern will actually supervise the planning and execution of the unit’s scheduled training. Prerequisites: MS 301, MS 302, MS 350, Professor of Military Science permission) (3 credits)

MS 490: Independent Study
In-depth reading and research in an area of particular interest to the student with the guidance of an individual faculty member. This course may be taken only once. Prerequisites: 3.000 QPA in military science studies, permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

++ Conflicts with leadership laboratory may be over-ridden by department chairperson.

MODERN LANGUAGE COURSES

MODL 101, 102, 103: English as a Second Language
A broad and practical working knowledge of the English language for non-native speakers. Courses will prepare the non-native speaker for college coursework in English. Language laboratory attendance required. Students will be placed at the appropriate level based on standardized examination. Cross-listed as ESL 101-102-103. (3 credits each)

MODL 151, 152, 153: Self-Instructional Languages
Self-Instruction in basic language is open to serious students with previous language background. The course is designed to develop the speaking, listening comprehension of the student on a basic level. Three hours of MODL 151 is the prerequisite for MODL 152. Three hours of MODL 152 is the prerequisite for MODL 153. Course may be repeated in each language up to a maximum of three credits. Not applicable for modern language requirement or liberal studies. Students may choose from any world languages not available in the regular offerings. (1-9 credits)

MODL 250: Introduction to Western Languages
An introduction to the major languages of the Western world and a presentation of the historical relationships among the languages, along with a practical initiation to the languages. (3 credits)

MUSIC COURSES

MUSI 101: Introduction to Music
A survey course designed to develop the student perception and understanding of changing musical styles and practices in Western culture. (3 credits)

MUSI 102: Introduction to World Music
A course designed to survey non-Western musical traditions and practices. Emphasis is given to the music of India, Russia, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and the American Indian. (3 credits)

MUSI 104: Introduction to American Music
A survey course designed to develop student knowledge and understanding of music composed and performed in the United States between 1620 and the present. (3 credits)

MUSI 105: Jazz
The stylistic development of jazz and its relevance to society. (3 credits)

MUSI 106: Introduction to Jazz Performance
This course will introduce the high school music student to jazz pedagogy at the university level. Emphasis will be placed on performing skills, theory, improv-isation, ear training and music technology. Course may be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: proficiency on a musical instrument or voice. (1 credit)

MUSI 107: Fundamentals of Music
Understanding and using music notation and terminology. (3 credits)

One credit for every semester of satisfactory participation is granted for any of the following music performance groups (symphonic wind ensemble through flute ensemble), with a maximum allowance of ten credits in any one music organization. Additional credits are possible with a waiver from the depart-mental chairperson. These ensembles are available also without credit

MUSI 114/214/314/414: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
A chamber ensemble composed of select musicians chosen by audition, performing contemporary literature as well as transcriptions for winds and percussion. Prerequisite: Audition with the director of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the instrumental faculty. (1 credit)
MUSI 115/215/315/415: Concert Choir
Approximately 50 men and women, chosen by audition, to study and perform the great choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Concerts are presented on campus and on tours. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 116/216/316/416: Choral Ensemble
A large ensemble chosen by audition to study and perform the great choral literature. Two and one-half hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 117/217/317/417: Chamber Singers
A selected small ensemble of well-blended voices appropriate for the performance of madrigals and other chamber vocal music. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 118/218/318/418: Marching Pride
The Marching Pride performs during the half time at football games, both home and away, and for other special events. Much of its music is specially arranged. Open to all students. Six hours a week rehearsal during the football season. (1 credit)

MUSI 119/219/319/419: Concert Band
The Concert Band members are carefully selected to provide a balanced instru-mentation of the best players. Music written for concert band is the main repertoire. Concerts on campus. Six hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 120/220/320/420: Jazz Ensemble
The SRU Jazz Ensemble performs jazz literature from all eras of jazz history including big band, bop, hard bop, fusion and contemporary. This ensemble often performs with guest artists of national and international stature, both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble requires an audition. Four and one-half hours of rehearsal per week. (1 credit)

MUSI 121/221/321/421: Orchestra
The orchestra is a string ensemble, with winds and percussion added when needed, which performs music from the orchestral repertoire. Admission by audition. Two and one-half hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 122/222/322/422: Chamber String Ensemble
The Chamber String Ensemble is a small ensemble selected for the study and performance of chamber music written for strings. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 123/223/323/423: Brass Ensemble
The university’s Brass Ensemble is a select ensemble of brass (and percussion) players who study and perform music from all historical periods. Both large brass choir works and small chamber brass works are performed. The ensemble performs on and off campus. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 124/224/324/424: Woodwind Ensemble
The Woodwind Ensemble is a small select ensemble of woodwind players who study and perform music for woodwinds from all historical periods. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 125/225/325/425: Percussion Ensemble
This small select ensemble of percussionists studies and performs music composed and transcribed for both percussion and mallet ensembles. Three hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 126/226/326/426: Flute Choir
The SRU Flute Choir is made up of a select group of flutists who will rehearse and perform a variety of music written for flute ensemble. Audition required. Two hours a week rehearsal time. (1 credit)

MUSI 127: Orientation to Music Therapy
Orientation to the field of music therapy through lectures, readings, films, and field trips to clinical centers. (1 credit)

MUSI 128: Applied Alexander Technique
This course is an introduction to the Alexander Technique in which the students will examine their habitual movement patterns in order to encourage positive energy usage within the body. This technique heightens kinesthetic sensitivity, offering performers a control that is fluid and lively, thus lessening chances of performance injury. The principles of this technique are based on an understanding of human anatomy, which promotes ease, and freedom of movement, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Course may be repeated up to two credits. (1 credit)

MUSI 131: Class Piano I
For beginners with no previous keyboard experience. Fundamentals of note reading, beginning piano repertoire, melody harmonization and improvisation. Of particular value to the student desiring to gain a working knowledge of the piano either as a classroom tool or for personal use. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 132: Class Piano II
Continued development of skills begun in Class Piano I (MUSI 131). Prerequisite: MUSI 131 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 133: Class Voice I
Designed for the purpose of studying basic singing technique and thereby producing a good vocal tone; valuable to the student interested in improving his/her vocal skill. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 134: Class Voice II
The pedagogy of singing is emphasized via individual teaching demonstrations thereby enabling students to improve their ability to communicate basic vocal principles to other students. Music majors only. Prerequisite: MUSI 133. (1 credit)

MUSI 135: Class Strings
A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or string bass). No previous experience required. Instruments are provided by the university. (1 credit)

MUSI 137: Class Guitar I
A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning guitar. Students must provide their own instruments. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 138: Class Guitar II
Continued development of skills begun in Class Guitar I (MUSI 137). Prerequisite: MUSI 137 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 151: Music Theory and Analysis I
The student will study the grammar and literature of music through composition, analysis, listening, and performance. Three class meetings each week. Should be taken concurrently with music 154. (2 credits)

MUSI 154 Musicianship Skills I
Students will develop aural, rhythmic and keyboard skills, sight-singing, intervals and triad recognition, simple meters, basic harmonic progressions, major and minor keys and scales. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 151. Two class meetings each week. (1 credit).

MUSI 165/265/365/465: Applied Performance Voice
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 165, 265, 365 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 465 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 166/266/366/466: Applied Performance Piano
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 166, 266, 366 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 466 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 167/267/367/467: Applied Performance Strings
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 167, 267, 367 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 467 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 168/268/368/468: Applied Performance Woodwinds
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 168, 268, 368 may be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 468 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 169/269/369/469: Applied Performance Brass
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 169, 269, 369 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 469 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 170/270/370/470: Applied Performance Percussion
Applied lessons for the Bachelor of Music in Performance student. One lesson and 15 hours of practice each week are required for three credits. Applied lessons beyond degree requirements will be granted upon faculty availability. Prerequisite: Audition. MUSI 170, 270 and 370 may each be taken two times for a total of 18 credits; MUSI 470 may be taken four times for a total of 12 credits. (3 credits)

MUSI 179/486: Applied Music
With the approval of the applied music teacher, lessons are available in piano, voice, and any of the standard string, brass, woodwind or percussion instruments. Materials studied will depend on the students’ background and ability. Normally one lesson and five hours of practice each week are required. (1 credit)

MUSI 199: Fundamental Skills in Music Therapy
Designed to prepare music therapy majors in fundamental clinical skills in music therapy necessary for working with a variety of client populations. It includes identifying client needs, delineating goals and objectives, task analysis and treatment strategies (re-creative techniques) through the application of functional music skills. Group processes and leadership techniques appropriate for various clientele. Prerequisites: MUSI 127 and 137. (1 credits)

MUSI 201: Studies in Children’s Music
Listening, moving, playing instruments, singing and creating using repertoire suitable for children of various developmental levels. (3 credits)

MUSI 205: Music in Recreation
A practical study of the ways and means of planning effective music programs for leisure and recreation and developing the competencies needed by a music leader in recreation. (2 3 credits)

MUSI 228: Therapeutic Musical Strategies
Designed to further prepare music majors in various therapeutic musical strategies (receptive and compositional techniques) through the application of functional music skills, group processes and leadership techniques appropriate for various clientele. Prerequisites: MUSI 127, 137, 138, 199 or concurrent enrollment. (1 credits.)

MUSI 229: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 127 and 137. (0/1 credit)

MUSI 230: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 228 and 229. (0/1 credit)

MUSI 233: Chamber Music Performance
A chamber music ensemble (of various instrumental and/or vocal combinations) which studies and performs music from many style periods. Two hours a week rehearsal time. Course may be repeated up to four credits. Permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

MUSI 234: Class Piano III
Continued development of skills acquired in Class Piano II to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam, including sight-reading, transposition, playing by ear, technique and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSI 132 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 235: Class Piano IV
Continued development of skills acquired in Class Piano III to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam, including sight-reading, transposition, playing by ear, technique and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSI 234 or equivalent. Music majors only. (1 credit)

MUSI 236: Behavioral Techniques in Music Therapy
Consideration of historical bases and experimental evidences of the influence of music on behavior; principles of music therapy; behavioral observation tech-niques. Prerequisite: MUSI 127, 199, and 228. (2 credits)

MUSI 245: Class Brass
A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning brass instruments (French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba) both as soloists and in ensemble. (1 credit)

MUSI 246: Class Woodwinds
A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning instruments of the woodwind family and the factors peculiar to each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone). (1 credit)

MUSI 247: Class Percussion
A study of the fundamental concepts needed to play and teach beginning percussion instruments (pitched and non-pitched). (1 credit)

MUSI 253: Music Theory and Analysis II
This course is a continuation of Comprehensive Musicianship I. The student will study musical literature written between 600-1750 through composition, analysis, aural discri-mination, diatonic harmony, modal counterpoint, and performance. Three class meetings each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 151 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 256. (2 credits)

MUSI 254: Music Theory and Analysis III
This course is a continuation of the Comprehensive Musicianship I and II semesters in which the student will study the musical literature of the years 1750-1900 through the means of chromatic harmony, analysis, score reading, aural discrimination, composition and performance. Three class meetings each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 253 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 257. (2 credits)

MUSI 255: Music Theory and Analysis IV
This course is a continuation of the Comprehensive Musicianship I, II and III sequence. Musical literature of the 20th century will be approached through analysis, listening, score reading, composition and performance. Three class meetings per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 254 or equivalent. Should be taken concurrently with MUSI 258. (2 credits)

MUSI 256: Musicianship Skills II
Students will work on more advanced harmonies, cadences, phrases, basic harmonization, triadic patterns, sight-singing skip, compound meters. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 154 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 253. (1 credit)

MUSI 257: Musicianship Skills III
Continued study of chromatic harmony and more complex melodic passages, complex meters. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 256 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 254. (1 credit)

MUSI 258: Musicianship Skills IV
Study of rhythmic counterpoint and late 19th century and 20th century harmony. Two class meetings per week. Prerequisites: MUSI 257 or equivalent; should be taken concurrently with MUSI 255. (1 credit)

MUSI 273: History of Music I
A survey of musical styles from the ages of classical Greece and Rome through the Baroque period. Important composers and their literature will be discussed in relation to artistic, social, political, and economic conditions of their period. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. A reading knowledge of music is essential. (3 credits)

MUSI 275: Keyboard Music
This course will examine the music literature for western keyboard instruments using live and recorded performances. (3 credits)

MUSI 276: Songs & Singers
This course will examine music literature for voice. Areas of consideration include solo songs, opera, oratoria, and vocal chamber music. (3 credits)

MUSI 278: Literature of the American Musical Theater
A study of the changing styles in the musical theater from 1860 to current Broadway musicals, rock operas, and operetta. Study conducted through the use of recordings, scores and participation. (3 credits)

MUSI 299: Diction for Singers
In this study of language diction for singers, students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and apply it to the singing of English, French, German and Italian songs. The course is open to all voice majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 133 or 181. (1 credit)

MUSI 300: Marching Band Field Charting
Planning and preparation of half time shows using computer assisted design software and the “corps style” approach. Leadership skills, marching band pedagogy, and hand charting techniques will also be studied. Prerequisite: One semester prior experience in the Marching Pride or concurrent enrollment. (1 credit)

MUSI 301: Women and Music
Explores the musical contributions of women, a group often excluded from studies of music history, from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the changing roles of and attitudes towards women as composers, performers, teachers, writers, patrons, and instrument-builders. Focus will be on the music itself, as well as reception history and historical and sociological context. There will also be discussion on the role of gender in shaping musical ideology and experiences. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MUSI 312: Music Therapy for Children
Application of music therapy techniques and materials in all areas of mental health and special education. Prerequisites: MUSI 236 and SPED 100. (3 credits)

MUSI 327: Psychology of Music
This course combines the study of 1) a survey and analysis of music therapy research in order to provide a foundation for developing skills in formulating a research question, reviewing the literature, designing a study, examining ethical questions related to research, analyzing data and writing reports; and 2) psychological and physiological foundations of musical behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or 105 and MUSI 236. (3 credits)

MUSI 329: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 230. (0/1 credit)

MUSI 330: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 329. (0/1 credit)

MUSI 332: Vocal Conducting
This course is designed to give the student a practical knowledge of choral conducting techniques and a theoretical understanding of the Vocal Ensemble and its function from auditions through performance. Prerequisite: MUSI 133, 151 or equivalent. (1 credit)

MUSI 333: Instrumental Conducting
The practical aspects of learning to conduct the instrumental ensemble. Students will focus on developing expressive gestures to enhance the basic techniques. Score study, acoustical properties of the instruments, ensemble precision, balance and intonation will be addressed. Prerequisite: MUSI 151 or equivalent. (1 credit)

MUSI 334: Secondary School Music
The course is designed to prepare the student to teach junior and senior high school choral and general music, choose appropriate teaching materials, supervise a music program, and become aware of professional organizations, workshops, and conferences. Prerequisite: MUSI 134 and 332; Field Experience Required. (2 credits)

MUSI 335: Elementary Music Methods
A music education course designed to prepare the music education major to teach elementary classroom/vocal music in the public schools through the study of musical literature, methodologies and materials appropriate for use with children. Field experience required. Prerequisite: MUSI 134. (2 credits)

MUSI 336: Instrumental Methods
Instrumental methods is a music education course designed to prepare the student for a career in public school instrumental music, including: appropriate literature, repair of instruments, public relations, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisites: MUSI 135, 245, 246, 247 and 333; Field Experience Required. (2 credits)

MUSI 337: Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques
In this course for music education majors, students will analyze and conduct beginning and intermediate musical scores for concert band and orchestra. The student conductor will identify performance errors and learn specific rehearsal techniques to improve the ensemble’s performance. Prerequisites: MUSI 135, 245, 246, 247, and 333. (1 credit)

MUSI 350: Computer Technology in Music
This course will introduce students to the technologies that are prevalent in the music and arts world today. Students will study the history of music and technology and work with today’s computer music technologies such as, DC-Rom and MIDI, as well as creating software through the use of the program Hypercard. Prerequisites: MUSI 255. (2 credits)

MUSI 351: Arranging & Orchestration
This course covers the basic concepts of arranging relative to instrumental and vocal groups. Emphasis is placed on the making of arrangements in addition to the transcription of composition. Prerequisites: MUSI 255 and 350. (2 credits)

MUSI 352: Music Technology
This course will cover the basic techniques, operation and creative use of recording equipment, electronic music equipment, and computer equipment through practical experience in the Department of Music’s recording studio, electronic music studio, and computer music laboratory. Application of music technology in music education, composition, performance, and studio work will be addressed. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MUSI 360: Keyboard Improvisation
Melody harmonization and improvisation at the keyboard in 20th century popular and jazz styles. One class meeting and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: MUSI 235 or applied equivalent. (1 credit)

MUSI 361: Instrumental Improvisation
This course teaches the basic concepts of improvisation, chord notation and chord styles in popular and jazz music styles. Open to all instrumentalists. One class meeting and one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: MUSI 254 or permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

MUSI 373: History of Music II
This course examines the music and culture from the period of the Rococo through the 19th century. Lectures, readings, performances and listening sessions develop the student’s musical understanding of the period. A reading knowledge of music is essential. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MUSI 387/487: Applied Counterpoint I
This study and practice of writing music according to contrapuntal theory of the 16th century. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255. (1 credit)

MUSI 388/488: Applied Counterpoint II
The study and practice of writing music according to contrapuntal theory of the 18th century. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255. (1 credit)

MUSI 389/489: Applied Composition
Compositional techniques relative to the student’s interest will be studied through an analysis of works by major composers. Although no definite idiom is prescribed, contemporary techniques are encouraged. May be repeated for up to three credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255 or permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

MUSI 391/491: Applied Electronic Composition
A course designed to present the elements involved in electronic composition. The student will compose using magnetic tape, computer, and synthesizer. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUSI 255 or 352. (1 credit)

MUSI 428: Music Therapy Practicum
Seminar and practical experience in clinical supervision. Prerequisite: MUSI 327 and 330. (3 credits)

MUSI 431: Pedagogy
Acquaintance with the philosophy, theories, techniques, materials, and practical applications of teaching applied music on the student’s major instrument of study. Laboratory experience under the supervision of the instructor will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: Four semesters of applied major lessons or the equivalent. (1 credit)

MUSI 432: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: MUSI 330. (0/1 credit)

MUSI 433: Clinical Integration
A supervised clinical experience allowing the music therapy student practical experience in a variety of community health care agencies and educational settings. Prerequisite: The student may enroll in this course only when five semesters of music therapy field experience have successfully been completed and with permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

MUSI 440: Music Therapy for Adult Clients
Application of music therapy techniques and materials in all areas of mental health, corrections, and special education. Emphasis is placed on adult populations and group dynamics. Prerequisite: MUSI 312, 432 or permission of the instructor and PSYC 276. (3 credits)

MUSI 450: Music Therapy Internship
A continuous six-month internship in an approved music therapy program under the direction of a Board Certified Music Therapist. Required of all candidates for graduation. Prerequisite: All coursework must be completed. (3 credits)

MUSI 455: Student Teaching – Music
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two eight-week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional requirements. Prerequisite: All program course work must be completed. (12, 6, or 3 credits)

MUSI 473: History of Music III
This course examines the musical events from approximately 1890 to the present. Lectures, readings, performances and listening sessions develop the students’ musical understanding of the period. A reading knowledge of music is essential. Prerequisite: MUSI 101 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

MUSI 490: Independent Study
Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration under the direction of a music faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

MUSI 499: Applied Recital
The purpose of this course is to give the performance majors an opportunity to perform a full recital on their major instrument. It will be taken in addition to study in the student’s major applied area. Course may be repeated up to two credits. (1 credit)

NURSING COURSES

NURS 311: Introduction to Health Care Informatics
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from information science and computer science to the health care field. Emphasis will be on developing a basic understanding of how automation is used to manage information in healthcare. Topics covered include types of information systems used in healthcare, how to select and implement information systems, current developments in healthcare information systems, issues surrounding computers in health care. In this course the focus is on the computer as a tool for helping healthcare providers do their work. Prerequisites: Elective CPSC 110 or 210 or Microcomputer Proficiency Exam or by permission of the faculty. (3 credits)

NURS 312: Nursing in Transition
Nursing 312 examines professional role socialization from a historic, contemporary, and futuristic view. It enables the student to develop communication and technology skills necessary for success in a collegiate nursing program. Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. (3 credits)

NURS 313/314: Health Assessment and Promotion/Clinical
This clinical course enables the student to become skilled in assessing the many parameters that influence a client’s status and behavior. Students will integrate client health dimensions including physio-logical, developmental, psycho-social and socio-cultural-religious assessments as a basis for formulating nursing diagnoses. Prerequisites: NURS 312, eligibility for advanced standing and junior level. (3 credits)

NURS 322: The Teaching-Learning Process in Nursing
This course is designed for the registered nurse who desires greater knowledge and skill in assisting individuals, families, and groups to acquire health-related knowledge, skills, and values. The course provides opportunities from a conceptual and practical perspective to explore the dynamics that contribute to effective health education. Emphasis will be placed upon developing the nurses’ abilities, confidence, and self-image as teachers. (3 credits)

NURS 327/328: Group Process in Nursing and Health Care/Clinical
Provides opportunities to develop leadership skills with groups for the purposes of maintaining, regaining or improving their levels of wellness. The focus is on the group as a system. Combined conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively with health-related groups will be taught. Pre/co-requisites: Nursing 313/314, 322. (3 credits)

NURS 329/330: Nursing Process in the Home Health Care Setting
This elective course examines home health care and the necessary modifications and strategies needed for successfully caring for clients in their homes. Clinical experience is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: NURS 313/314. (3 credits)

NURS 408: Delivery of Nursing Care in a Managed Care Environment/Clinical
This course prepares students to understand managed health care delivery systems and their impact of delivery and practice patterns with emphasis on the delivery of nursing care. Pre/co-requisites: NURS 313/314, PHIL 325. (3 credits)

NURS 412/413: Nursing Process with School Populations
This elective course examines in-depth the role of the nurse with clients in the school setting. The course focuses on the student in relation to the school/family/community environment and explores the nurses’ responsibility for enhancing the students’ capability for learning in relation to restoration, promotion, and maintenance of health and development. Prerequisites: NURS 313 and junior or senior standing. (6 credits)

NURS 415: Management of School Health Services by School Nurses
This elective course enables school nurses to work within the school organization and the community to effectively manage school health services. Prerequisite: Enrollment in BSN Program or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

NURS 416/417: Case Management in Nursing
This course is designed to prepare students to utilize the case management model to deliver professional nursing care. (3 credits [1 theory; 2 clinical]) Prerequisite: Nursing 313/314 (Health Assessment and Promotion) and Nursing 408/409 (Delivery of Nursing Care in a Managed Care Environment) and PHIL 325 (Medical Health/Care Ethics) are pre- or co-requisite.

NURS 422: Nursing Research
This course examines in-depth the role of research in the development and refinement of the nursing process and its relationship and contribution to the development of nursing science. The student becomes a more critical consumer of nursing research by developing beginning understanding of the principles associated with each major step of the research process and applying these to a group research exercise. Students conduct a computer-assisted search of the literature as well as to apply the concepts derived from beginning statistics. Prerequisites: NURS 313, 324, SASW 317 and senior standing. (3 credits)

NURS 426/427: Community Health Nursing/Clinical
In this course, the focus is on the community as the client. Students use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for populations and communities. Theories, models, and concepts from community and public health nursing including epidemiology are used as a basis for each step of the nursing process. (3 credits)

NURS 429: Financial Management for Nursing Care Managers
This course provides students with content related to current issues, tools (i.e. Excel spreadsheet), and regulation necessary to function as a nursing case manager. (3 credits)

NURS 450: Health Care Informatics Internship
Provides opportunity to apply theory and develop competencies in health care informatics through a work-related experience in an appropriate health related enterprise. Prerequisites: Cumulative and major QPA 2.500 and approval of minor or certificate advisor. (3 credits)

NURS 498: Selected Topics
Elective nursing courses whose purpose is to deepen or broaden the student’s perspective on aspects of professional nursing practice. Each course includes an exploration of nursing roles and nursing research related to such topics as: Trends in Nursing Care of Children, Nursing Care of the Older Adult, Nursing and Contemporary Women’s Health Issues. (3 credits)

NURS 510: Cardiovascular Function: Assessment and Treatment
Emphasis is placed upon the pathophysiological changes in coronary artery disease and the major mechanisms used to diagnose, monitor, and treat the alterations. Normal and abnormal EKG interpretation and medical and surgical management are presented. The role of a health team approach is addressed. Prerequisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology or permission of the instructor. Registration is limited to persons without ICU/CCU/Telemetry training. (3 credits)

NURS 511: Advanced Healthcare Informatics
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of healthcare informatics. Emphasis will be on developing a comprehensive under-standing of the use of information systems in health care. Topics covered include health care data, information and knowledge, health care classifications and coding systems, and use of ethical and legal principles with information systems. In this course the focus is on applying computer, information, and health care concepts to real world problems in health care. Prerequisite: NURS 311 or permission of instructor (3 semester hours)

PARKS AND RECREATION/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES

PREE 105: Leisure-Centered Living
The constructive use of leisure and education for leisure are essential tools for a person’s successful growth and development. Leisure-centered living is designed to help students investigate, evaluate, and plan leisure/play as a basic human need and necessity for well-being. (3 credits)

PREE 110: Foundations of Parks and Recreation
The historical and philosophical background of the leisure movement, recreation organizations and professional development. (3 credits)

PREE 120: Inclusive Leisure Services
This course is designed to introduce the student to inclusive leisure services. The course reviews attitudes regarding people with disabilities, barriers to inclusion, enabling terminology, and legislative initiatives, which promote inclusion. The ADA will be highlighted along with information on various disabling conditions. The goal of this course is to facilitate an increased awareness of people with disabilities and considerations for providing inclusive services. (3 credits)

PREE 160: Introduction to Environmental Education
This course will focus on an introduction to the field of environmental education. Historical antecedents will be discussed, including nature education, outdoor education, and conservation education. Philosophies and methodologies appropriate for a basic understanding of environmental education will be examined. (3 credits)

PREE 170: Fundamentals of Park and Resource Management
The use of outdoor resources for recreation, the roles of the public and private sectors in outdoor recreation, and outdoor recreation planning. (3 credits)

PREE 207: Computer Aided Planning and Management
Computer applications in planning and management of parks and recreation facilities and personnel. (3 credits)

PREE 211: Outdoor Leadership
This course is a study of the principles and practices essential for outdoor leaders with emphasis on the development of KSAs to lead groups into the wild outdoors. (3 credits)

PREE 213: Environmental Resource Analysis
A study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification and procedures for environmental quality and impact analyses. Prerequisite: PREE 170 (3 credits)

PREE 215: Park and Recreation Public Relations
The theory, principles and practices of public relations of value to parks and recreation personnel including oral, written and graphic presentations useful in public relations and interpretive efforts. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits)

PREE 216: Wilderness Trek Leadership
A field course to provide the opportunities for students to demonstrate and practice wilderness trek leadership KSAs. Prerequisite: PREE 211. (1 credit)

PREE 217: Wilderness Trek Planning and Logistics
A field course to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate and practice wilderness trek planning and logistics. Prerequisite: PREE 211. (1 credit)

PREE 220: Therapeutic Recreation Services
Introduces students to the general field of therapeutic recreation and provides an introduction to various disabilities and how the TR process applies. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits)

PREE 230: Recreation Leadership
The theory, principles and practices of recreation leadership including planning, organization, activity values and evaluation. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits)

PREE 232: Therapeutic Recreation for People with Physical Disabilities
This course will provide information on various physical disabilities and the potential application of TR services with individuals with physical disabilities. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each disability will be presented along with implications for TR practice. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits)

PREE 233: Therapeutic Recreation for People with Mental Health and Psychosocial Disorders
This course will provide information on various mental health impairments and addictive and social disorders. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each condition will be presented along with implications for TR practice. Prerequisite: PREE 120 (3 credits)

PREE 234: Leisure Services Programming
This course focuses on recreation program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prerequisite: PREE 110 (3 credits)

PREE 241: Introduction to Permaculture
This course examines the permaculture design system for creating sustainable human environments for ecologically sound habitats, work circumstances and food production systems. (3 credits)

PREE 251: Field Experience
Opportunities for basic practical experience in a variety of park and recreation/environmental education settings. May be repeated up to 3 times. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1 credit)

PREE 260: Natural History of Ecosystems I
This field oriented course is designed to integrate basic scientific inquiry and ecological field techniques to develop skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of scientific information for the purpose of environmental and resource management. Results of field investigations are then applied to relevant ecological problems and management objectives for the purpose of environmental decision making. Prerequisite: PREE 160 or 170. (3 credits)

PREE 261: Natural History of Ecosystems II
This course provides basic natural history information and skills for environmental education and interpretative programming/fundamentals of birding, plant and animal identification, as well as sky and landscape interpretation are among the topics covered. Field collection, specimen preservation, and state and federal laws regulating field studies and possession of flora and fauna will be discussed. Prerequisite 160 or 170 (3 credits)

PREE 271: Law Enforcement Firearms
This course provides basic orientation to and qualification with the approved handgun and familiarization with the 12 gauge shotgun including safety and “shoot-no shoot” situations. (3 credit)

PREE 311: Principles of Commercial Recreation/Tourism
A study of the various forms of commercial recreation, business and facilities providing recreational opportunities. (3 credits)

PREE 313: Recreation Area Design
A study of the fundamentals of site planning for recreation areas and facilities. Prerequisite: A basic planning and design course or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PREE 314: Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation (moved)
This course provides a more in-depth look at TR including professional standards of practice, health care accreditation, documentation methods, application of activity analysis in treatment planning. Prerequisite: PREE 220. (3 credits)

PREE 316: Management of Leisure Services and Commercial Facilities
A study of the design, operation and maintenance of selected park and recreation facilities. (3 credits)

PREE 318: Park and Recreation Administration
The organization and administration of parks and recreation services, including organizational management, personnel practices and labor relations, financial and business procedures and legal aspects. (3 credits)

PREE 319: Client Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
Course designed to familiarize the student with the overall concept of assessment within the field of therapeutic recreation. Interviewing skills, analyzing assessment procedures, source and processes will be studied. The relationship between assessment as a component of treatment program planning will be explored. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229. (3 credits)

PREE 320: Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
This course focuses on techniques of therapeutic recreational program planning interventions and leadership strategies to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and disorders. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229 and 319 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PREE 341 Challenges to a Sustainable Future
This course explores the broad concept of “sustainability.” We will explore our own thinking on sustainability, mainstream opinions, as well as some alternative voices. The many facets of sustainability are recognized, and certain aspects are selected for more in-depth analysis.

PREE 347: Interpretive Methods and Programming
A study of the principles and methods to interpret natural and cultural history in parks and other outdoor settings. (3 credits)

PREE 351/352: Practicum in Recreation Leadership/Environmental Education
Observation and participation in parks and recreation or environmental education activities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3 credits each)

PREE 354: Cooperative Education III
A supervised work experience for students in the cooperative education program. May be taken twice. (6 credits)

PREE 361: Environmental Teaching
This course is a study of educational methodology using a total environmental perspective. Field trips required. (3 credits)

PREE 371: Fundamentals of National Park Service Law Enforcement
This course covers the legal and administrative fundamentals of National Park Service law enforcement including federal law and NPS policies and guidelines. (3 credits)

PREE 372: Visitor Services Management
A study of visitor services including information, safety, rescue and law enforcement services. (3 credits)

PREE 374: Federal Law & Park Policy
This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of federal law, policies, and procedures. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of Federal policy for various land management agencies with emphasis on National Park Service policy. The course will also cover legal updates in park law enforcement.

PREE 377: Cultural Resources Management
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of cultural and historic resources. The course examines the goals, legislation, and methodologies related to cultural resources management, research and programming. (3 credits)

PREE 378: Parks, Wildlife and Wildlife Management
Course will cover basic concepts related to wildlife management and wild land management practices for terrestrial and aquatic systems. Fire management as it relates to wildlife and wild lands will also be examined.

PREE 380: Junior Honors
Course provides opportunity for the academically superior junior to conduct research and/or a project not otherwise available under the curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of advisor, honors committee, departmental chairperson, and dean. (1-3 credits)

PREE 399: Introduction to Research in Parks and Recreation
A study of research methods applicable to park and recreation situations. Prerequisite: Junior PREE major or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PREE 411: Tourism Planning and Operations
This course studies the different components of travel, as well as the planning and operation of group/package tours and tourist attractions. (3 credits)

PREE 412: Open Space Planning
Fundamentals of open space planning including feasibility studies, resource analysis, site analysis and planning and design fundamentals. Field trips required. (3 credits)

PREE 413: Site and Building Feasibility Studies
This course is designed to develop a comprehensive feasibility study for selected land-based sustainable enterprises. The course will include an on-site inventory and analysis, market evaluation, preliminary planning and cost-return analysis. Three project tracks recreation resource management, community development and sustainable agriculture. (3 credits)

PREE 414: Concepts and Trends in Travel and Tourism
The course will focus on current concepts and trends of the travel and tourism industries both domestically and internationally. (1-3 credits)

PREE 415: Issues in Parks and Recreation
An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in parks and recreation with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the recreation/parks profession. Must be a senior to enroll. (3 credits)

PREE 416: Resort/Conference Group Recreation
This course examines the planning, organization, pricing, and evaluation of recreation programs, activities, and special events at various four season residential, time share, and camping resorts. This course will also analyze the planning, developing, marketing, administration, and implementation of conference group recreation and special events. (3 credits)

PREE 420: Recreation and the Aging Process
The course will provide an overview of the aging process as it relates to therapeutic recreation service provision and leisure participation. It will focus on developmental issues, including psychosocial, biological and economic issues in later life. The course addresses these issues as they occur across the lifespan, from mid-adulthood to senescence. Prerequisite: PREE 220 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PREE 422: Leisure Education Strategies
An investigation of the historical, philosophical, psychological and educational foundations of leisure education. The functions of leisure counseling, including a variety of instruments and techniques appropriate for a variety of publics, is examined. Prerequisite: PREE 220 and PREE 229 and PREE 319 and PREE 320 (3 credits)

PREE 423: Therapeutic Recreation Interventions/Leisure Education
This course will offer an overview of several different Therapeutic Recreation interventions and techniques, including leisure education strategies. The primary focus of this course will be on the application and implementation of therapeutic recreation interventions. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and PREE 229 and PREE 232 and PREE 233 and PREE 320 and PREE 319* (3 credits)
*or permission of the instructor

PREE 436: Tournament Structure and Administration
A study of the organization, admin-istration and supervision of tournaments held in resorts, athletic clubs, and communities. (3 credits)

PREE 450: Internship
A supervised off-campus work experience in an appropriate aspect of parks and recreation or environmental education work. Open only to PREE majors with advanced standing. (9-12 credits)

PREE 454: Cooperative Education IV
A supervised work experience for students in the cooperative education program. May be taken twice. (6 credits)

PREE 455: Student Teaching - Environmental Education
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students engage in two, eight week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Supervisors assign additional require-ments. (12, 6, or 3 credits)

PREE 464: Environmental Decision Making
This course focuses on active participation in the environmental decision making process through the development of cooperative and individual learning strategies which can be transferred to a classroom or non-formal educational setting. The course examines the process of making decisions that impact the environment, from identifying environmental problems, investigating environmental issues, and perfecting strategies for taking action to address these situations. Students will learn and develop skills of scientific inquiry, fact finding, critical thinking, issue analysis, and conflict resolution. Students will design an issue investigation project to address an environmental issue of their choice. (3 credits)

PREE 470: Resource Policy and Administration
A study of the administrative and executive aspects of resource management. (3 credits)

PREE 471/ 684: NPS Law Enforcement
This course provides an overview of NPS law enforcement policies and procedures, relevant federal laws, Titles 36 and 50, CFR, and courtroom procedures. (3 credits)

PREE 472/674: Park Law Enforcement
This course provides basic law enforcement skills essential for the park law enforcement ranger. (3 credits)

PREE 475: Park and Resource Management
The principles and practices of recre-ational land and water management. Field trips required. Prerequisite: PREE 170 (3 credits)

PREE 478: Resource Management Planning
A study of resource management planning applied to park and recreation areas. Prerequisites: PREE 340 and 475 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PREE 480: Senior Honors
Course provides opportunity for academically superior seniors to conduct research and/or a project not otherwise available in the curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor, honors committee, departmental chairperson, and dean. (1-3 credits)

PREE 490: Independent Study
A special study opportunity for students to investigate, in-depth, approved topics in recreation or environmental studies. Topic and credit established by student and supervising instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

PREE 491: Professional Seminar
This course is designed to assist students in preparing for entry into the environmental education profession. Topics will include career planning, employment opportunities, employment seeking skills, and discussions centering on areas of interest to the student. (1 credit)

PHILOSOPHY COURSES

PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy
A first encounter with the nature and methods of philosophical thinking in which a person’s view of his/her own nature and of the world becomes challenged, explored and deepened. (3 credits)

PHIL 113: Introduction to Logic
A study of the nature of conceptual thinking, including the role of language, formal and informal fallacies, truth tables, and elementary techniques of modern logical analysis in order to improve the student’s skill in reasoning. (3 credits)

PHIL 123: Ethics
An introduction to the study of questions concerning right action, moral obligation, and an examination of various theories of moral judgment. (3 credits)

PHIL 140: World Religions
An examination of the beliefs and practices of the principle religions of the world, which may include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, as well as some of the representative “archaic” religions of the world. (3 credits)

PHIL 163: Philosophy in Literature
An examination and discussion of the philosophical content of poetry and prose of outstanding literary and philosophical merit. (3 credits)

PHIL 170: American Philosophy
An investigation of the historical genesis of American culture through a reading of the prominent philosophical literature the culture has produced. (3 credits)

PHIL 171: Philosophy of Human Existence
An investigation into and discussion of the central themes of existential philosophy. Philosophers such as Kierkegaard and Nietzsche will be studied in terms of their retrieval of the meaning of human existence. (3 credits)

PHIL 261: Philosophy of Art
Exploration of basic issues and philosophical views of the experience of the arts. This course aims at the understanding and enhancement of the experience of the arts, and at a thoughtful appraisal of the role of art in life. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 313: Symbolic Logic
An advanced investigation of logical thought through the use of special techniques of symbolization, the logic of unquantified and quantified propositions, the nature and limits of logical systems and the foundation of mathematics are some of the important topics considered. Prerequisite: Logic or algebra. (3 credits)

PHIL 324: Environmental Ethics
An analysis of environmental issues using a philosophical understanding of nature, with a consideration of the ethical responsibilities in the use of the earth’s resources, behavior toward non-human species, and obligations toward future generations. (3 credits)

PHIL 325: Medical/Health Care Ethics
A course in applied ethics about conceptual, ethical, and legal dilemmas in the institutional rights of patients, in the responsibilities of practitioners, in technological challenges to values in the modern age in caring for the seriously ill and the dying, and in rationing health care in a large society. Prerequisite: Prefer to have students with background in health care fields, social and behavioral sciences, life sciences, pre-law, pre-med and philosophy. (3 credits)

PHIL 326: Business Ethics
A study of applied ethics about the conceptual and ethical dilemmas in the business professions. An examination of cultural challenges of social and moral responsibility in a technically sophisticated economic climate. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in business, accounting, management, marketing, finance, economics, communication and pre-law. (3 credits)

PHIL 331: Social and Political Philosophy
An in-depth study of central concepts and issues in social and political thought. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in history, philosophy, pre-law, psychology, government and public affairs, and sociology. (3 credits)

PHIL 335: Philosophy of Law and Justice
A study of multiple theories of law and the nature of law’s relation to justice with special emphasis on a notion of justice for institutions. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in communication, history, philosophy, pre-law, government and public affairs, and sociology. (3 credits)

PHIL 341: Philosophy of Religion
A critical inquiry into the nature and validity of religious belief and experience, its unity and variety, its relation to other human interests. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 343: Oriental Religious and Philosophical Thought
An investigation of the central religions and philosophical ideas of Oriental cultures, focusing primarily on the cultures of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 351: Philosophy of Natural Science
An in-depth examination of the nature of natural science, including its aims, methods, central concepts, and limits and a thoughtful appraisal of its significance for the modern age. Prerequisites: Two college-level courses in Natural Sciences and Mathematics. (3 credits)

PHIL 353: Mysticism and Psychical Research
A philosophical assessment of the methods, findings, and significance of investigations into phenomena referred to as “paranormal,” including ESP, psychokinesis, survival of death, and mystical experience. Intensive writing. (3 credits)

PHIL 371: History of Western Philosophy I
A study of major Western philosophers and philosophical issues from the ancient period and extending into the medieval period, designed to show how basic questions and concepts grew and how the works of these periods continue to provide insight and inspiration. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 372: History of Western Philosophy II
A study of Western philosophy from the Renaissance through the beginning of the 19th century, tracing the basic concepts and problems of this period and showing how its thinkers continue to stimulate thought. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 373: Modern Authors and Issues
Variable content within the modern contemporary period of philosophical thinking. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits)

PHIL 375: Existentialism and Phenomenology
A study of important twentieth century philosophers in terms of their attempt to establish a new approach to philosophy and their reaction and attempt to overcome “Western metaphysics.” Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 376: Analytic Philosophy
An examination of the development and influence of Anglo-American analytic philosophy in the twentieth century. The focus will be on how analytic philosophers have used logic, the analysis of language, and scientific methodology in approaching traditional philosophical questions. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 490: Independent Study
A special course designed primarily for students seeking knowledge in philosophy beyond course offerings. The student’s interests, in consultation with department members, determines the topics covered. Prerequisites: 15 credits in philosophy or permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-6 credits)

PHIL 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits repeatable to 6 credits)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT COURSES

Wellness and Lifetime Activity Courses (offered to all students)

PESM 110: Strength/Resistance Training
Designed to provide practical knowledge to effectively design an individualized weight training and/or body building program. Specific emphasis will focus on strength training principles, safety procedures, equipment, and individual-ized programming. (1 credit)

PESM 111: Lacrosse
This course is designed to develop skills that are necessary to play lacrosse. The course also provides the opportunity to learn team strategies, analysis of skill, and comprehension of rules. (1 credit)

PESM 112: Bowling
This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of bowling through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)

PESM 113: Golf
This course is designed to introduce the student to all phases of golf through application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)

PESM 114: Orienteering
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for traveling in the outdoors by map and compass in unfamiliar territory, and to introduce the sport of orienteering. The sport involves competitive cross country hiking/running on a set course as accurately and quickly as possible. (1 credit)

PESM 115: Hatha Yoga
This course helps with the physical manipulation of the body into asanas using relaxation and breathing techniques. (1 credit)

PESM 118: Basketball
This course offers an opportunity to learn and to develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing basketball. (1 credit)

PESM 121: Racquetball
This course provides an opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge, etiquette, skill and rules in the game of racquetball. (1 credit)

PESM 125: Bicycling
This course helps develop safe cycling skills. Included in the course will be the opportunity to learn how to select and maintain bicycles. (1 credit)

PESM 126: Field Hockey
This course helps students to learn and develop the basic skills and techniques used in playing and teaching field hockey. (1 credit)

PESM 127: Touch and Flag Football
This course helps students develop the basic skills, appreciation and knowledge of this recreational sport activity. (1 credit)

PESM 132: Beginning Gymnastics
This course covers the fundamental skills associated with gymnastics. The classwork is based on a sound progression of skills, with an understanding of the mechanics involved in the sport. (1 credit)

PESM 133: Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese Classical Exercise
An introduction to the Chinese Classical Exercise System inspired by the Chinese “Book of Changes.” Tai Chi Chuan concentrates on relaxed movement, proper breathing and attention to posture. Any age or physical performance level may participate. (1 credit)

PESM 134: Judo
This course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to become a beginning player in the game of Judo. Skill levels gained are equivalent to green belt level in the Judo ranking system. (1 credit)

PESM 135: Karate
This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and training techniques in karate. The formal skills are taken from the Korean Art of TAE Kwon Do. (1 credit)

PESM 140: Downhill Snow Skiing I
This course students to acquire a basic knowledge and appreciation of skiing as a sport and as a life-time leisure activity. Safety procedures and skiing etiquette also are discussed. Instruction takes place at Peek N’ Peak Ski Resort. (1 credit)

PESM 141: Personal Physical Fitness
This course provides students the opportunity for individual assessment and exercise programs to improve and/or maintain physical fitness and weight control. Principles involved with the maintenance of physical fitness, weight control, diets, and the aging process will be provided through lecture. (1 credit)

PESM 142: Soccer
This course includes the fundamentals of the game, including the skills and rules for both regular students and special groups. (1 credit)

PESM 145: Softball
This course covers the fundamental skills of softball, including individual skills to offensive and defensive play. (1 credit)

PESM 146: Beginning Swimming
This course is designed to provide the novice or non-swimmer with the opportunity to learn elementary back stroke, water safety skills, diving and adjustment to water. (1 credit)

PESM 149: Tennis
This course teaches basic fundamentals. The rules, regulations, and history of tennis also will be covered, along with strategies of the single and double games. (1 credit)

PESM 151: Track and Field
Students will be introduced to various running, jumping, and throwing events involved with track and field. Skill acquisition, training methods, and nutritional recommendations will be emphasized. (1 credit)

PESM 154: Volleyball
This course is designed for students to acquire the fundamental skills of volleyball. Techniques, rules, and strategies of the game will be emphasized. (1 credit)

PESM 181: Adventures in Backpacking
This course teaches the basic knowledge and skills of backpacking travel in a temperate environment. Techniques such as how to use and to carry a backpack, hiking skills including route selection and trail negotiation with a pack, map, and compass techniques, knowledge and care of backpacking equipment, planning backpacking trips, and environmentally sound backpacking skills will be covered. The course includes a mandatory weekend trip to put skills to practical use. (1 credit)

PESM 182: Introduction to Rock Climbing
Introduces students to the fundamental skills of rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing, rappelling, prussiking and artificial wall climbing safety considerations will be covered. (1 credit)

PESM 184: Adventure Games
This course is designed to provide physical activity and direct experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline, willingness to try, and personal commitment. Coursework includes physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games, cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. (1 credit)

PESM 186: Cross Country Skiing
This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills of classical cross country skiing and touring, including waxing and equipment care. (1 credit)

PESM 187: Flatwater Canoe Tripping
This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flatwater canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. (1 credit)

PESM 188: Sailing
This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course also involves the knowledge and application of the rules of water safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing as a lifetime recreational sport. (1 credit)

PESM 189: Basic Canoeing
Instruction focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a canoe effectively and safely. Basic skills, such as how to enter and exit a canoe, canoe safety, and tandem paddling techniques, are discussed. (1 credit)

PESM 240: Downhill Snow Skiing II
Advanced techniques of downhill skiing are presented. Instruction takes place at Peek N’ Peak Resort. (1 credit)

PESM 245: Water Polo
Students are introduced to the basic fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of water polo. (1 credit)

PESM 246: Intermediate Swimming
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn elements of good swimming and aquatic skills. Personal and safety skills will also be emphasized. (1 credit)

PESM 289: Advanced Canoeing
This course teaches students the advanced skills and techniques of canoeing. Safety instruction is emphasized. (1 credit)

PESM 346: Lifeguarding
This course leads to certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard. The focus of the course is on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for students to assume lifeguarding responsibilities at a pool or a nonsurf open-water beach. (1 credit)

PESM 348: Aquatic Leadership
This is an advanced course designed to prepare students for leadership responsibilities in the field of aquatics. Consideration is given to aquatic programs in school, camps, and communities, as well as to related facilities and recreational programs. Prerequisite: Water Safety Instructor Certification. (1 credit)

PESM 349: Skin and Scuba Diving
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skin and scuba diving skills, including rescue techniques. In addition, emphasis will be placed upon the following: 1) selection, care, and use of diving equipment, 2) physical and biological aspects of various diving environments, 3) first aid as applied to scuba diving, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and 4) aspects of physics, physiology, and medicine related to the diver’s performance in the water. (1 credit)

PESM 446: Water Safety Instruction
This aquatic leadership training course leads to certification as an American Red Cross water safety instructor. The course concentrates on demonstration, devel-opment and analysis of aquatic skills from a teaching viewpoint, methods of class organization, instruction and exam-ination, and practice in teaching methods. (1 credit)

Theory and Technique Courses (open to Physical Education majors only)

PESM 106: Gymnastics Fundamentals
This course is based on a study of developmentally appropriate gymnastics. An emphasis will be placed on an educational gymnastics approach, utilizing movement concepts appropriate for teaching children body awareness and body control. Students will also learn skill progressions, spotting techniques, and biomechanical principles involved in a variety of gymnastic skills performed on traditional and non-traditional gymnastics equipment. (3 credits)

PESM 107: Aquatic Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of a variety of aquatic activities. Consideration is given to basic swimming strokes, starts and turns, small craft safety, skin diving, elementary non-swimming rescue techniques, diving progressions from the deck, springboard diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, personal fitness, and aquatic games. Prerequisite: American Red Cross Level III swimmer. (3 credits)

PESM 150: Practical Application
Provides students with early-on structured observations, micro-teaching experiences and seminars to enhance their awareness, understanding and comprehension about persons of all ages in public and private schools, sport facilities, sport and fitness agencies. PESM 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in different experiences. Prerequisite: PESM 194. (1 credit)

PESM 152: Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Health
This course is an orientation to the art and the science of teaching physical education. Students will learn about the teaching styles and strategies that lead to effective organization and management in physical education classes. Required field experiences give students the opportunity to observe learner characteristics, student behavior, teaching functions, and the teaching effectiveness of professional teachers. (3 credits)

PESM 173: Teaching of Soccer/Basketball
Introduces the fundamentals and teaching methods of the games of soccer and basketball through physical skill development. (1 credit)

PESM 174: Teaching of Softball/Volleyball
Teaches students the basic skills of volleyball and softball along with learning the teaching and coaching techniques of the sports. Offensive and defensive strategies along with officiating are emphasized. (1 credit)

PESM 175: Teaching of Track and Field
Emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with these activities. (1 credit)

PESM 176: Teaching of Flag Football/Wrestling
Introduces the basic skills of the sport of football and wrestling and explains the history, rules, equipment and safety procedures for participation. The course also offers the student the opportunity to achieve minimal level cognitive, psychomotor, and affective proficiency, not only for participation, but also for the teaching and coaching of the sport of football and wrestling. (1 credit)

PESM 177: Teaching of Self-Defense/Lacrosse
The course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for self-defense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of men’s and women’s lacrosse. (1 credit)

PESM 178: Teaching of Golf and Bowling
Introduces students to all phases of golf and bowling through the practical application of the skills used in these activities. (1 credit)

PESM 179: Teaching of Archery/Field Hockey
Offers an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in the performance and teaching of beginning archery and field hockey. (1 credit)

PESM 194: Sport Management - Careers and Content
This course is an introduction to the field of sport management. Career options and managerial content will be reviewed. Foundation studies of sport, including history, philosophy, and professional skills, will be discussed. (3 credits)

PESM 191: Foundations of Physical Education
This course is designed to introduce the student majoring in physical education teacher education to the historical, philosophical, cultural and sociological influences that have shaped the profession of teaching physical education. A foundational perspective will be taken to clarify the related disciplines, history, and current issues of physical education and of education, from the ancient cultures to the 21st century. (2 credits)

PESM 192: Diversity Issues in Physical Education
This course will explore differences among students within a variety of physical activity settings. Students will learn about other people and explore how others view participation in physical activity and exercise. This course will help students become sensitive to and appreciate the diversity of others, thus, demonstrating responsible social behaviors that will enable them to interact in a positive manner with diverse groups within the physical education enrichment (2 credits)

PESM 202: Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education
This purpose of this course is to familiarize and enhance physical education major’s technology skills to support instruction in a K-12 setting. The course includes personal computer use in creating materials to enhance instruction and aid in assessment. Also included are other technologies, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), heart rate monitors and digital cameras/camcorders, in addition to various physical education software and Internet options. A portion of the course will be conducted online using Blackboard. (3 credits)

PESM 241: Outdoor Pursuits
This course is designed to introduce the student majoring in physical education teacher education to the varied but interrelated topics of outdoor pursuits, adventure programming, experiential education, and new games philosophy as they relate to physical education and recreation programming. The course will provide physical activity, direct experience, and leadership techniques in adventure challenges which require self-discipline, a willingness to try, and personal commitment. A weekend overnight backpacking/camping experience is required. (3 credits)

PESM 242: Fitness Education
This course is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to develop, organize, and administer age appropriate health-related fitness education programs for youth and adolescents including muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, body composition and cardiovascular endurance activities. Prerequisite: PESM 141. (3 credits)

PESM 243: Movement Education
This course helps students achieve a self-mastery in the fundamental areas of educational gymnastics, educational games, and educational/creative dance. It is also designed to show the student how movement education relates to an individual child’s personal development – intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Reflections (metacognition) written on lesson plans, an emphasis on peer teaching, and interdisciplinary connections through various stimuli are also explored. (2 credits)

PESM 252: Initial Theoretical and Pedagogical Applications of Health and Physical Education
Designed as a second level, pedagogy class experience. This course is team taught with Allied Health. The first half of the course focuses on health curricula and content and is taught by a faculty member from the Allied Health Department. The second half of the course is taught by a Physical Education/Teacher Education faculty member, and uses health content as an introduction to the study of physical education curriculum theory. Prerequisite: PESM 152. (3 credits)

PESM 269: American Sport in the 21st Century
This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the internal and external factors that shape sport in American culture. This course will analyze how sport mirrors societal changes and how sociological phenomena affect participation and behavior. (3 credits)

PESM 270: Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport
This course provides students with an understanding of the relationships between sport and various psychological and sociological factors. Prerequisite: PESM 194. (3 credits)

PESM 274: Assessment Strategies in Physical Education
This course content is designed to give the student an understanding of assessment techniques used in physical education. Students will learn the various techniques used for assessing as applied in the public school setting. Students will have the opportunity to use several of the computer applications related to physical education. (3 credits)

PESM 275: Women in Sport
This course emphasizes the problems, processes and patterns of sport involvement of women in utilizing an historical, sociological, psychological and biological approach. The focus is primarily on women in the United States, although the sport participation of women in other cultures is also examined. (3 credits)

PESM 294: Sport Management and Ethics
This course is designed to integrate the concepts learned from the foundation courses in management as they apply to management areas of sport and sport agencies. The ethical strategies of sport management will be emphasized in all management decisions. Prerequisite: PESM 194 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PESM 301: Sports Officiating
This course covers officiating methods and rule interpretations. Opportunities are provided for practical experience in officiating. (1 credit)

PESM 333: Sport Communication
This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and communication techniques that managers use to achieve excellence in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on public relations, as well as techniques for improving the communication skills of each student in an organized sport setting. Students will receive in-depth exposure to, (a) theories underlying the use of public relations in sport, (b) new technologies in sport communication, (c) desktop publishing in sport organizations, (d) sport organ-izational communication techniques, and (e) sport media relations. Prerequisites: PESM 194 and 294 or permission by instructor (3 credits)

PESM 352: Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods
Designed as a third level pedagogy class. This course offers “in-depth” continuation of the study and application of effective teaching and learning in the secondary physical education classroom Prerequisites: PESM 252, 274 and acceptance to teaching certification. (3 credits)

PESM 356: Racquet Activities and Games
This course is designed to introduce the student to games and skills associated with a variety of racquet activities and games, which will include tennis, badminton, racquetball and table tennis. Emphasis will be placed on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (3 credits)

PESM 358: Lifetime/Leisure Activities and Games
This course is designed to introduce the student to the games and skills associated with a variety of striking/fielding activities, which will include golf, bowling and archery. Emphasis will be placed on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (3 credits)

PESM 359: Striking/Fielding Activities and Games
This course is designed to introduce the student to the dames and skills associated with a variety of striking/fielding activities, which will include softball, volleyball and rounders. Emphasis will be placed on planning and applying developmentally appropriate activities for all learners. (2 credits)

PESM 369: Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching
This course emphasizes the relationships involved in the association of the coach with the administration, student body, players, press and community. (3 credits)

PESM 383: Motor Development and Learning
This course introduces the student to the factors influencing the changes in the development and learning of motor skills from infancy to adolescence. Practical laboratory activities are utilized to illustrate basic concepts of motor development and motor learning. Prerequisite: CEDP 248 and admission to teacher certification. (3 credits)

PESM 386: Sport Facility and Event Management
This course is designed to assist the sport management student in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to manage a sport facility and to plan a complete sporting event. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333 or permission by instructor (3 credits)

PESM 394: Sport Marketing
Sport Marketing is designed to apply marketing principles to the area of sport, sport events and sport products. Marketing strategies including sales, promotions and advertising of sport will be emphasized. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333, MRKT 230 or permission by instructor. (3 credits)

PESM 399: Sport Management Research Management
A study of research methodology and terminology in Sport Management entailing a critical analysis of available research. Specific attention is directed to formal written communication and oral presentation skills. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, and 333. (3 credits)

PESM 420: Field Experience
This course is designed to provide students with experiences which allow them to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical worksite situation. Prerequisite: PESM 474 or permission of instructor. (1 credit)

PESM 451: Sports Management Internship
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply sport and fitness career-oriented skills in public, commercial, and private agencies. The internship is designed to be an in-depth experience. Prerequisite: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333, 386, 394, 399, 486 and 494 (6-12 credits)

PESM 452: Elementary Physical Education Methods
This course is designed to prepare the student to become an effective teacher through the practice of planning, implementing and evaluation the teaching-learning process at the elementary school level. Prerequisite: PESM 352. (3 credits)

PESM 455: Student Teaching –Physical Education
Under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor, students in this course engage in two eight- week assignments on a full-time basis in specified school districts and attend scheduled seminars. Additional assign-ments required. (12 credits)

PESM 468: Senior Seminar in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education
This course is designed to provide a capstone overview of the organization, management and application of physical education and health instructional and extra-class programs. Content focuses on current issues and trends in the discipline. Prerequisite: PESM 352, admission to teacher certification. (2 credits)

PESM 478: Worksite Wellness Promotion
This course is designed to provide current information in the area of wellness promotion. An overview of the com-ponents, concepts, and designs of con-temporary programs will be delineated. The framework for development of intervention programs for a wide variety of risk factor reduction schemes will be developed. (3 credits)

PESM 486: Sport Law
The course will demonstrate how constitutional law, contract law, tort law, labor and anti-trust law, and discri-mination apply to the sport industry. In addition the course will provide a fundamental understanding of the court system and how legal issues are decided. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294 and 333. (3 credits)

PESM 490: Independent Study
With the approval of the students’ advisors and departmental chairperson, students may pursue an individual project in physical education especially suited to meet the students’ needs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and Dean of the college where the study will be conducted. (1-3 credits)

PESM 494: Sport Management Senior Seminar
This course is designed for the senior Sport Management student, this course will examine topics dealing with sport finance management, sport law, sport facility management, and time and stress management. Field trips to sport agencies will be required. Prerequisites: PESM 150, 194, 294, 333, 386, advanced standing or permission of instructor. (3 credits)

PESM 498: Selected Topics
The in-depth examination of a specific topic. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment determined in consultation with the instructor. (1-3 credits)

PESM 515: Diversity Issues in Sport Management
This course is designed to explore the persistent causes of pervasive racism and sexism in sport as it relates to the sport management field. (3 credits)