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Winter Mini-Term Courses, January 2022

ACCT 200 – Foundations of Accounting
Survey of accounting with emphasis on the use of financial statement information in business decision making.
 
ADPR 562 – Social Media Strategy/Tactics
Provides students with practical knowledge and analytical skills necessary to create, evaluate and execute social media campaigns. Course will include lectures, case studies, assignments and engaged activities that will help in the development of a strong social media skill set. State-of-the-art social listening software will be used for social listening assignments and provide a hands-on learning experience for enrolled students.
 
ADVT 250 – Advertising Principles
Survey of the role of advertising in American business and society. Relationship between advertising and marketing; functional components of the advertising process ― research, media, creative, and management.
 
AFST 235 – Intro/African Studies
Multidisciplinary approach to the study of African traditions, cultures, religions, political economies, pre-colonial democracies, and states from the first through the 16th century. Writing-emphasis course.
 
AFST 236 – Intro/African Studies
Multidisciplinary study of Africa and its incorporation into the world economy between the 16th and the 20th century. Includes the rise of nationalism, post-colonial dependency, contemporary problems, and current liberation struggles in various areas of the continent. Writing-emphasis course.
 
ANTH 329 – Skeletal Collections/Curation
Assist in curating material in the Forensic Anthropology Skeletal Collection.
 
ANTH 430 – Fieldwork in Archaeology
Practicum work in archaeological data recovery and analytical techniques.
Fieldwork will take place at the UT Research Park/Cherokee Farm campus in Knoxville. Can be repeated in subsequent semesters for up to 9 credit hours; no additional fees beyond tuition for credit hours.
ANTH 469 – Selected Topics in Archaeological Area
Area studies in archaeological topics for undergraduate students. Topics may include practical experience or laboratory study of anthropological materials.
Topic is Art and Anthropology.
ARCH 111 – Architecture/Built Environment
An introduction to architecture and the built environment for non-architecture majors. Significance of our surroundings, forces that create them. Creative aspects of design. Survey of examples from local to global. Strategies for individual and collective involvement.
The built environment, and all of its architectures, communicates, and in so doing, orders our lives.

It is in our fundamental nature as human beings to want to order the world. And we do that through design: the design of virtually everything from our room to our garden to our city, and beyond. The core goal of this course is to foster an awareness of, and an appreciation for the role of design in our everyday existence. We want you to leave with the capacity to see, understand, and most importantly, critically engage, the built environment.

In this course we will define architecture and the built environment using a series of themes, which are really human “inventions” to help us understand the world (and universe) around us. 

ARCH 117 – Hon: Arch/Built Environment
Students will attend ARCH 111 classes, with supplementary assignments and/or class meetings.
The built environment, and all of its architectures, communicates, and in so doing, orders our lives.

It is in our fundamental nature as human beings to want to order the world. And we do that through design: the design of virtually everything from our room to our garden to our city, and beyond. The core goal of this course is to foster an awareness of, and an appreciation for the role of design in our everyday existence. We want you to leave with the capacity to see, understand, and most importantly, critically engage, the built environment.

In this course we will define architecture and the built environment using a series of themes, which are really human “inventions” to help us understand the world (and universe) around us. 

ARCH 451 – Special Topics in Representation
Faculty initiated professional elective involving representation and graphic communication.
Topic is: Immaterial Mediums.  Can a digital surface drip or ooze? How might a 3D model act if it was sticky?

Material behaviors are intertwined with any architectural or craft-based practice. Pine will be precisely milled to minimize the warping caused by shrinkage and expansion. Oil paint is favored for its slow-drying time, and the ability to customize its viscosity with the addition of solvents. 3D models on the other hand, are not tethered to the same laws of physics or chemistry, and it is easy to overlook that digital mediums are inherently immaterial.

This course will tackle digital materiality through rendering, physics simulations, and animation. The tools that are normally explored in a design studio, are not necessarily adequate to engage animate conditions like atmosphere, aging, weathering, tactility and interactivity. For this we must look outside of the discipline towards techniques used by the film and gaming industries. As we progress through technical workshops, class discussions, and individual desk-crits, we will test how to squish, dissolve, and expand the 3D model into malleable digital matter. The course does not aim to produce replicas of real-world material behaviors, but to imbue the 3D model with messiness and surprise akin to the natural splatter of ink.

ARCH 465R – Directed Research
With the sponsorship of a faculty member, each student works on a specific topic or project related to that faculty member’s area of expertise, research, scholarship, or creative activity.
Topic is: Intro to Digital Fab.  This mini term course explores the theories and processes of digital fabrication though lectures, design explorations, and hands-on training with the Fab Lab’s digital equipment. Through you studies, you will learn safe operation of the equipment, programming, and how to implement digital fabrication into your design workflows.

This three-week course will be split into two stages: the first week will be taught online and will focus on exploring the theoretical framework, history and operation of digital tools; the remaining two weeks will be taught in person in the UTK Fab Lab and will focus more on hands-on use of the equipment and design exploration.

ARCH 523 – Special Topics in Interior Architecture
Faculty initiated professional elective involving interior design, history and theory of interior design, furniture design, lighting design, acoustical design, and related issues.
Topic is: Interior Perspective on Art. This course explores the relationship between art, interior spaces, and notions of interiority. Students are introduced to the major movements and ideas in Western and Global art history from the Renaissance to the present by examining how art was produced for, in, and about interiors. Examples of art surveyed include painting, sculpture, film, and digital media. Examples of interior spaces include domestic, religious, and civic buildings, as well as spaces explicitly linked to art display and production, such as studios, galleries, and museums. Students will learn about historical and critical issues that influenced the way artists related to interior environments through a survey of images, readings, and films. They will develop an understanding of the social contexts reflected in interior space and the role played by art in reinforcing or changing social norms. Lectures and readings provide students with a critical vocabulary for describing the historical context and critical significance of works of art. Students are encouraged to engage in critical interpretation through the use of visual media as well as written responses. In addition to exams, students will interrogate historical material in conjunction with their own lived experience of art and interiors through reflective, creative exercises such as photo journaling, short films or collage. These strategies encourage students to think critically about the conjunction of art + interiors in their own lives and to become curious about the connections between past and present.
ARCH 525 – Special Topics in Architecture
Faculty initiated professional elective in architecture and applied architectural theory.
Topic is: Immaterial Mediums.  Can a digital surface drip or ooze? How might a 3D model act if it was sticky?

Material behaviors are intertwined with any architectural or craft-based practice. Pine will be precisely milled to minimize the warping caused by shrinkage and expansion. Oil paint is favored for its slow-drying time, and the ability to customize its viscosity with the addition of solvents. 3D models on the other hand, are not tethered to the same laws of physics or chemistry, and it is easy to overlook that digital mediums are inherently immaterial.

This course will tackle digital materiality through rendering, physics simulations, and animation. The tools that are normally explored in a design studio, are not necessarily adequate to engage animate conditions like atmosphere, aging, weathering, tactility and interactivity. For this we must look outside of the discipline towards techniques used by the film and gaming industries. As we progress through technical workshops, class discussions, and individual desk-crits, we will test how to squish, dissolve, and expand the 3D model into malleable digital matter. The course does not aim to produce replicas of real-world material behaviors, but to imbue the 3D model with messiness and surprise akin to the natural splatter of ink. 

ARCH 525 – Special Topics in Architecture
Faculty initiated professional elective in architecture and applied architectural theory.
Topic is: Portfolio Design.  This special topics course guides students in the development of a professional portfolio, both print and an online website, and a self-promotional package that includes a cover letter, business card, and resume. The class is primarily intended as a means for students in the College of Architecture and Design to prepare designed materials for interviews with entry level internships, potential employers, and for entry to the professional world of design. The course will be helpful to all those who wish to gain some knowledge of techniques which will enhance the presentation of design work already completed. This is an essential aspect of the class, and should not be regarded as an opportunity to extend further design work on earlier studios, although some refinement of existing drawings will be necessary. Some knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop softwares is recommended.
ARTA 269 – Special Topics in Printmaking
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department.
Topic is: Printmaking Without a Press. This on-line introduction to printmaking covers a variety of low-tech and alternative methods of exploring printmaking and book arts through synchronous Zoom class sessions. Studio projects will include water-based relief printing, color stencil-printing (pochoir), rubbing (frottage), rubber stamps, and a mixed-media printed zine. Assignments will address concepts of the multiple, the edition, the state proof, variability, image and text, color/transparency, digital and analog integration and appropriation. The course also includes 3 short research papers, invited guest artist talks and includes video content on the UTKPRINT You-Tube Channel. Non-art majors granted admission through permission of instructor.

Goals and Objectives: This course is intended to provide students with a working understanding of techniques and concepts in printmaking while using the multiple as a creative form. Emphasis is placed on the student’s artistic and technical development. Students are presented the processes and materials of different printing through a series of lectures, technical demonstrations and portfolio presentations.

ARTD 456 – Graphic Design Practicum
On-site, practical work designed to bridge the university experience with the workplace prior to graduation. Must be pre-arranged with the department.
 
BUAD 499 – Special Topics
Seminar covering special topics in business.
Topic is: Business Ethics at the Base of the Pyramid, offered for the second time by Dr. Jeremy Suiter. Here is a youtube explanation of the course: https://youtu.be/8DDi8wh53mE
CFS 460 – Directed Study/Child & Fam St
Individual learning experience arranged for students under supervision of faculty.
This course is “Virtual Study Abroad: UTK in Sweden.” Fully on-line, flexible. To register, please e-mail Jordan Murphy jmurph48@vols.utk.edu or Sonja Spell sspell1@utk.edu in the Department of Child & Family Studies.
CMST 210 – Public Speaking
Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Topics include research, organization, adapting to an audience, topic selection, reasoning, and evaluating the discourse of others.
 
CMST 240 – Business/Profess Commun
Basic principles of communication within organizations. Topics and activities may include organizational/communication theory, group problem solving, case studies, interviewing, and formal presentations.
 
DSGN 130 – Basic Dsgn Thinking/Innovation
Introduction to design thinking and innovation for first year and second year undergraduate students from all majors. This course will assist students in how to work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex whole-to-part real-world problems. Students engage collaborative design thinking methods that emphasize producing unique, feasible, and implementable outcomes that can be applied in future classes and within career opportunities. Students will complete projects by generating a variety of ideas, applying and synthesizing knowledge from their discipline, building prototypes, and evaluating with critical thinking.
• No prior experiences needed in design, the course is created to engage all UTK undergraduate students at all levels.

• Bring your perspective, expertise, and knowledge to a collaborative design setting.

• Project based class with emphasis on constructing prototypes and experimentation.

DSGN 430 – Design Thinking and Innovation
Introduction to design thinking and innovation for junior and senior undergraduate students from all majors. This course will assist students in how to work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex whole-to-part real-world problems. Students engage collaborative design thinking methods that emphasize producing unique, feasible, and implementable outcomes that can be applied in future classes and within career opportunities. Students will complete projects by generating a variety of ideas, applying and synthesizing knowledge from their discipline, building prototypes, and evaluating with critical thinking.
• No prior experiences needed in design, the course is created to engage all UTK undergraduate students at all levels.

• Bring your perspective, expertise, and knowledge to a collaborative design setting.

• Project based class with emphasis on constructing prototypes and experimentation. 

ECON 201 – Intro Economics: Survey Course
Theory of consumer behavior, theory of firms, supply and demand, costs of production, market models, national income and employment theory, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, debt, and international economics.
 
FWF 600 – Doctoral Research and Dissertation
Doctoral research.
 
GEOG 101 – World Geography
Survey of world regions and regional issues. Illustrates geographical points of view, concepts, and techniques.
 
GEOG 111 – Our Digital Earth
Explores the impact of geographic information technologies on our lives and on society. What geospatial technologies like GPS and geo-located data enable people, businesses and governments to do, and how our lives are influenced for better or for worse in terms of privacy, personal freedoms, convenience, economics, politics, and security.
GEOG 111 is an introductory course that focuses on how the Earth’s surface is visualized, explored, and analyzed in digital formats. It provides a systematic introduction of map-based analytical approaches to understanding the Earth’s environment and human society. The topics cover the basics of cartography (map making and reading), aerial photography and satellite image interpretation, geographic information systems (GIS), and map-based reasoning and communication of spatial data. Through lectures and computer/field exercises, students will learn fundamental concepts of digital geographic data to understand vast quantities of geographic information in our ever-changing world. Students will be exposed to leading edge trends in mapping technology – with examples from everyday life like web-based maps and smartphone APPs – as their practical experiences.
GEOG 311 – Geovisualization/Geog Info Sci
Basic concepts and methods of geovisualization and geographic information science, including properties, sources, uses, design, and production of maps and basic spatial analysis functions.
GEOG 311 is designed to cover the important principles and concepts of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and to provide hands-on experience with selected Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The main software we are going to use is ArcGIS (Desktop and online/portal) which has been widely used by many government agencies and organizations. We will discuss the concepts and applications of GIS, with particular emphasis on spatial analysis. Topics will include basic mapping, data input/output, data models, data quality, spatial analysis, and web-based GIS (e.g., GIS web apps).
GEOL 490 – Special Problems in Geology
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at the convenience of the department with focus on specialized topics in the geological sciences.
Topic is: Hydrogeophysics. The course will demonstrate the application of different geophysical methods to evaluate physical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties in order to understand the nature of the subsurface, followed by the interpretation of signals for hydrogeologic investigations.
GEOL 590 – Special Problems in Geology
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at the convenience of the department with focus on specialized topics in the geological sciences.
Topic is: Hydrogeophysics. The course will demonstrate the application of different geophysical methods to evaluate physical, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties in order to understand the nature of the subsurface, followed by the interpretation of signals for hydrogeologic investigations.
GRDS 150 – The Idea of Design
An overview of design as visual message-making and as an act of cultural interpretation. Contemporary and historic design and its forms are examined, along with an introduction to design and creative concepts.
The entire human-made world is the product of design, but despite the elegance and beauty created by the meshing of form and function, the nature of the design is often invisible to the observer. The outward face of a design hides its underlying machinations, but to study design is to learn to see this invisible layer- to extract meaning from form and truly observe the constructed world. This class is about understanding the historical continuum of both process and product; it’s about looking beneath the aesthetic to understand how the visual or sensory experience is crafted; It’s about understanding the feedback loop between humans and the things designed for them. This class is about learning to see the invisible structures and processes underlying everything from graphic design to industrial design to video games and virtual spaces.
GRDS 425 – Special Topics in Graphic Design (Cote)
Advanced investigations into the role of design in a broader context. Course content varies per instructor.
Topic is: Portfolio Design.  This special topics course guides students in the development of a professional portfolio, both print and an online website, and a self-promotional package that includes a cover letter, business card, and resume. The class is primarily intended as a means for students in the College of Architecture and Design to prepare designed materials for interviews with entry level internships, potential employers, and for entry to the professional world of design. The course will be helpful to all those who wish to gain some knowledge of techniques which will enhance the presentation of design work already completed. This is an essential aspect of the class, and should not be regarded as an opportunity to extend further design work on earlier studios, although some refinement of existing drawings will be necessary. Some knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop softwares is recommended.
GRDS 425 – Special Topics in Graphic Design (Mitchell)
Advanced investigations into the role of design in a broader context. Course content varies per instructor.
Topic is: Portfolio Design.  This special topics course guides students in the development of a professional portfolio, both print and an online website, and a self-promotional package that includes a cover letter, business card, and resume. The class is primarily intended as a means for students in the College of Architecture and Design to prepare designed materials for interviews with entry level internships, potential employers, and for entry to the professional world of design. The course will be helpful to all those who wish to gain some knowledge of techniques which will enhance the presentation of design work already completed. This is an essential aspect of the class, and should not be regarded as an opportunity to extend further design work on earlier studios, although some refinement of existing drawings will be necessary. Some knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop softwares is recommended.
GRDS 451 – Graphic Design Practicum
On-site, practical work designed to bridge the university experience with the workplace prior to graduation. Must be pre-arranged with the department.
 
HSP 491 – Haslam Scholars Study Abroad
Interdisciplinary study abroad. Topics vary.
 
IARC 425 – Special Topics in Interior Architecture
Faculty initiated courses. Topics vary.
Topic is: Interior Perspective on Art. This course explores the relationship between art, interior spaces, and notions of interiority. Students are introduced to the major movements and ideas in Western and Global art history from the Renaissance to the present by examining how art was produced for, in, and about interiors. Examples of art surveyed include painting, sculpture, film, and digital media. Examples of interior spaces include domestic, religious, and civic buildings, as well as spaces explicitly linked to art display and production, such as studios, galleries, and museums. Students will learn about historical and critical issues that influenced the way artists related to interior environments through a survey of images, readings, and films. They will develop an understanding of the social contexts reflected in interior space and the role played by art in reinforcing or changing social norms. Lectures and readings provide students with a critical vocabulary for describing the historical context and critical significance of works of art. Students are encouraged to engage in critical interpretation through the use of visual media as well as written responses. In addition to exams, students will interrogate historical material in conjunction with their own lived experience of art and interiors through reflective, creative exercises such as photo journaling, short films or collage. These strategies encourage students to think critically about the conjunction of art + interiors in their own lives and to become curious about the connections between past and present.
IB 489 – Study Abroad
Study abroad program approved by the Haslam College of Business  Undergraduate Programs Office.
 
JREM 200 – Multimedia Writing
Students will be introduced to basic storytelling structures and approaches across media platforms. The writing intensive course also emphasizes instruction in grammar, structure, AP style, and media practices.
 
JREM 494 – Special Topics
Topics vary.
Topic is: Analyzing the Sports Documentary. Examining the social significance of sports documentaries and analyzing their narratives through various critical and cultural lenses.
KNS 200 – Introduction to Kinesiology
This course is an introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology. It provides an overview of the history of the field, career options, professional development within the field, and instructs students how to successfully navigate the Kinesiology major at UT. Additionally, students will learn introductory material from each sub-discipline of Kinesiology (Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Epidemiology, Sport Psychology, and Motor Behavior).
This course will be a mix of synchronous & asynchronous.
LAR 561 – Practicum: Landscape Arch
Supervised experience in a private practice, governmental or non-governmental organization, or on a landscape oriented research project. Business or research practices, management, and design skills.
 
MARK 300 – Marketing/Supply Chain Mgt
Practical applications oriented overview of what every manager needs to know in order to effectively provide value to customers of the organization, and improve long-term performance through the systematic, strategic coordination of traditional business functions within a particular company and across businesses.
Not for majors in the Haslam College of Business. To be taught asynchronously.
MATH 113 – Mathematical Reasoning
Classical and modern topics in number theory, logic, geometry, and probability with emphasis on problem solving. Consumer mathematics and other real-world applications.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BBMMijGz7ODcdBr2v4avqyt5sHu9FfXan88KGEV3i9E/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 115 – Statistical Reasoning
An introduction to probability and statistics without calculus.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZJoh-_I6B3pE_Jd8dQL7mWb_4BKDzUzdFDDLM-i940s/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 119 – College Algebra
A review of algebraic functions, equations, and inequalities for students who satisfy the course prerequisites for MATH 123 or MATH 125 but whose placement test scores indicated additional preparation is necessary.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/149RVZMcGoZZqkIIoAg1F4XWVr5GA6tamwMV534W4muM/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 123 – Finite Mathematics
For students not planning to major in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics or computer science. Topics include systems of linear equations and matrices, matrix algebra and applications, linear programming and the mathematics of investments and loans.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f5qsvg4YlpL6v18urQTayyFKixz_xrg30f0f2ek1uvU/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 125 – Basic Calculus
For students not planning to major in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. Calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, with applications.
For more information:

Section 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ramgsqUmSOLQppi511-6N1usnK06sBn7YgACHx8oS9k/edit?usp=drivesdk

Section 2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSYhJuO0DqCeCUxPSVNibZh-QUpMFKu9RS44kNuU6p8/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 131 – Calculus 1A Infused w/ Precalc
Single variable calculus, infused with precalculus, especially for students of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Differential calculus with applications and relevant precalculus.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qseBJEeHVjmSsvd-A52lNztOgVINNcBO7AtpVbJh9gY/edit?usp=drivesdk

MATH 200 – Matrix Computations
Introduction to matrix calculations, including determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
For more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bL5uF8tRO6EMom0r2OOQPtRmcQ6kFBJy-f1W6x91CdA/edit?usp=drivesdk

MGT 201 – Intro/Bus Mgmt for Non-Majors
Introduction to basic concepts of business, career options in business, and fundamentals of management, leadership, and organizational design for non-majors.
 
MGT 202 – Intro to Business Management
Introduction to basic concepts of business, career options in business, and fundamentals of management, leadership, and organizational design.
 
MGT 300 – Organizational Management
Advanced topics in management and organizations, which includes theory and practice related to negotiations, innovation and change, individual and group decision making, and human resource management.
 
MICR 593 – Independent Study
Independent study.
Topic is: Introduction to Flow Cytometry.
MUCO 110 – Intro/Music Western Culture
The study of style periods of Western European art music and related issues of cultural and social history. Develops listening skills and ability to respond to music articulately. Writing-emphasis course.
 
MUTH 451 – Special Topics: Music Theory
Intensive study in a particular area of music theory, analysis, or pedagogy.
Topic is: Incorporating Jazz Theory into the Traditional Music Theory Core. In this class, we will discuss aspects of jazz theory and how to incorporate these topics into a theory curriculum. A final project/portfolio will contain a sample lesson plan, musical examples, and exercises on a chosen topic. This course will be taught synchronously at the times stated in the timetable.
MUTH 551 – Special Topics: Music Theory
Intensive study in a particular area of music theory, analysis, or pedagogy.
Topic is: Incorporating Jazz Theory into the Traditional Music Theory Core. In this class, we will discuss aspects of jazz theory and how to incorporate these topics into a theory curriculum. A final project/portfolio will contain a sample lesson plan, musical examples, and exercises on a chosen topic. This course will be taught synchronously at the times stated in the timetable.
NURS 577 – Special Topics
Topic is determined by faculty and student interest.
Topic is: Directed Clinical Practice FNP.
NURS 577 – Special Topics
Topic is determined by faculty and student interest.
Topic is: Directed Clinical Practice PNP.
NURS 577 – Special Topics
Topic is determined by faculty and student interest.
Topic is: Directed Clinical Practice PMHNP.
NURS 662 – Clinical Practice: FNP
Clinical practice in the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in a variety of health care settings.
 
PBRL 270 – Public Relations Principles
Theories and principles of public relations. Overview of public relations in management of business, government, institutions and organizations. Brief case studies and public relations projects.
 
PBRL 400 – Ethical/Legal Issues in PR
Exploring legal and ethical issues that affect the practice of public relations.
 
PBRL 490 – Special Topics
Topics vary.
Topic is: PR for Nonprofit Organizations.
PBRL 490 – Special Topics
Topics vary.
Topic is: Event Planning and Management.
POLS 311 – Cont Issues/Amer Public Policy
Selected public policy issues confronting the nation, including the background, nature, and effects of present policies, and options for the future. Writing-emphasis course
A survey of key issues and current events in American politics today. Our topics will include a range of subjects encompassing gun rights, freedom of speech, immigration, health care, and more. Students will learn to analyze different problems confronting our society and to propose specific solutions. Each day will focus upon in-depth discussion of one or two key issues. There will be videos posted each morning, and daily discussion forums. The instructor also will host an optional Zoom meeting from noon to 1 PM every day. This will allow students to take this course in an asynchronous format if they wish, or to interact with the instructor and other students every day at a set time if they prefer that.
POLS 425 – Media and Politics
Examines the interrelationship between the political system and the media from a political science perspective.
 
PSYC 245 – Orientation/Psychology Major
Overview of the variety of career options possible with a major in psychology, strategies for success in the major to help students develop a plan for making the most of their major and curriculum to achieve their career goals.
 
PSYC 482 – Topics in Psychology
Intensive analysis of special topics, such as sustainability psychology or intersectionality.
 
PSYC 493 – Independent Study
Independent study.
 
RCS 480 – Fashion Ret Market Plan Execut
Exposes students to the process of planning and executing a market trip. Involves off-campus experience at a major market center.
 
RCS 493 – Directed Study
Individual problems for junior and senior students with special interests in retail and consumer sciences.
 
RCS 495 – Special Topics
Topics in retail and consumer sciences.
 
REST 101 – Religions of the World
Thematic introduction to religions outside the United States, including examinations of religious traditions from China, India, and the Mediterranean world. Writing-emphasis course.
 
REST 361 – The American Jewish Experience
An exploration of the history, culture and major developments in American Jewish life.
 
REST 372 – Contemporary Buddhism
Examines Buddhist thought and practice in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and how contemporary Buddhism reflects broader economic, demographic, political, and social changes in the contemporary period.
 
RSM 380 – Special Topics
Study in selected disciplinary or professional areas of recreation and sport management.
 Topic is: Sport Analytics.
RSM 424 – Recreation and Aging
Examines the theoretical perspectives and the aging process as well as the purpose of leisure and recreation in older adults’ lives. The course provides students with a foundation for providing programs and services in both community-based and long-term care facilities.
 
RSM 450 – Legal Aspects of Sport
Identification and application of various areas of law to the sport and recreation industry. Includes how constitutional law, contract law, anti-trust law, and tort law impact decisions.
 
SCM 413 – Logistics Operations
The course introduces students to supply chain and logistics operations and tactics. Specifically, the course will emphasize front-line decision-making in the following areas: transportation, warehousing, distribution center operations, and human resource management. The goal of customer service and value creation across the supply chain will be a focus area, as we seek to improve firm level operational decision making within a global supply chain perspective. In particular, we will explore how current trends in global trade will dynamically impact supply chain operations.
 
SOWK 440 – General Topics in Social Work
Current topics in theories and practice for social work practice.
Topic is: Social Work Advocacy.
SOWK 440 – General Topics in Social Work
Current topics in theories and practice for social work practice.
Topic is: Social Work Perspectives on Reproductive Justice.
SOWK 531 – Trauma Theory
Will immerse students in the theoretical knowledge of trauma types, dynamics, and the neuro-biopsychosocial consequences that individuals who are survivors of maltreatment, interpersonal abuse, manmade/natural disasters, and other types of chronic stress and trauma across the lifespan experience. Will use case examples supplemented with salient readings regarding the epigenetics and neuroscience of trauma, evidence-based assessment practices, to discuss these theories. Particular attention will be paid to effectively and ethically working with cultural status, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability status, and others, in understanding and working with traumatized victims and survivors within a strength’s perspective. Information will be presented that is applicable to both EBIP and OL students.
 
SOWK 540 – General Topics in Social Work
Current topics in theories and practice for advanced social work.
Topic is: Social Work Advocacy.
SOWK 540 – General Topics in Social Work
Current topics in theories and practice for advanced social work.
Topic is: Social Work Perspectives on Reproductive Justice.
SOWK 540 – General Topics in Social Work
Current topics in theories and practice for advanced social work.
Topic is: Healthcare.
STAT 201 – Introduction to Statistics
Graphical and numerical summaries of data. Introduction to probability, simulation, sampling distributions and the normal distribution. Sampling techniques. Inference for a single mean, a single proportion, and difference in independent means using confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Correlation, simple linear regression, and decision trees. Association between categorical variables. Use of statistical computing and widely used spreadsheet software. Applied course appropriate for a general audience.
Course is delivered live on YouTube! Students will be able to interact through chat and earn extra credit daily.