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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course List


 

Science

  
  • SCI 105 - PI Introduction to Earth Science


     (Perspectives I course) This course will examine the Earth Systems that shape and modify our physical environment. This includes aspects of Geology (rocks. mineral resources, and earth processes), Meteorology (atmosphere, climate, and weather patterns), and Oceanography (composition, movement, and geology of the oceans). These systems will be viewed in terms of the modern environment and how the earth’s physical environment has changed throughout the history of the earth. 


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Coreq: SCI 106L

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3

  
  • SCI 106L - PI Introduction to Earth Science Lab


     (Perspectives I Lab) This laboratory course allows students to work with earth materials (rocks, minerals, fossils etc.) in the lab and in the field, and introduces them to techniques for gathering field data. It also introduces them to techniques for gathering field data. It also introduces the students to other methods used by earth scientists for interpreting earth processes (maps, aerial photos, seismograms, etc.).


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Coreq: SCI 105 or equivalent; intended to complement SCI 105.
    Additional lab fee required

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 1

  
  • SCI 111 - PI Understanding Our Environment


    (Perspectives I course) A course designed for the non-science major who desires to learn about the environment and how the human race has impacted on natural processes. Topics covered will include: natural cycles, energy, resources, pollution, and future speculations as to the fate of our natural world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: Summer


    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 112L - PI Understanding Our Environment Lab


    This laboratory is suitable for students who have already completed the lecture portion of the PI Science requirement, or those seeking a lab to accompany the SCI 111 course. Students will study a variety of natural systems and conduct measurements and make conclusions about the natural environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required.
    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Summer


    Credits: 1
  
  • SCI 115 - PI Cosmology


    A study of the earth and the universe beyond. Topics include: evolution of the universe, the universe today, stars, the solar system and man’s attempt to understand the universe.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: As needed


    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 116L - PI Cosmology Laboratory


    Evening observations both with and without the aid of a telescope will be used to explore the skies and learn the basic principles of astronomy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Additional course fee required.
    Normal Offering Cycle: As needed


    Credits: 1
  
  • SCI 131 - PI Nutrition Concepts


    (Perspectives I course) Students learn the basic principles of nutrition, and fundamental concepts in science relevant to nutrition, evaluate personal dietary intakes using computer software programs and discuss topics of current interest related to nutrition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR


    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3

  
  • SCI 132L - PI Nutrition Laboratory


    (Perspectives I course) Using the scientific method of problem solving, the student will use analytical tools to determine both qualitatively and quantitatively the presence of specific nutrients in various foods, determine the caloric content of foods and design diets for computer analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Additional course fee required

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 1

  
  • SCI 135 - Environmental Geology


    A one semester introductory course covering the geological processes that shape the natural world. Topics include: evolution of the earth, rock cycle, water cycle, evolution of the atmosphere, and forces that shape the earth.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: Any PI in natural science

    Normal Offering Cycle: As needed


    Credits: 3

  
  • SCI 167 - PI Science of Sound


    (Perspectives I course) This course is designed for the non-science major to gain a basic understanding of the phenomenon of sound. The physical laws governing the production, propagation and detection of sound will be presented and applied to explain the human voice, the human ear, musical instruments, room acoustics and a number of natural manifestations of sound.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 168L - PI Science of Sound Laboratory


    (Perspectives I course) This laboratory will permit students to gain hands-on experience with various experimental procedures and equipment, how scientific observations are made, how data is manipulated and how these results are used to prove, or disprove, a theory. The applications will focus on the propagation of sound, wave motion and acoustics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Additional course fee required

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 1

  
  • SCI 201 - PII Interrelationships in Science


    (Perspectives II course) This course will explore the basic ideas in science that transcend the traditional disciplines of Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy. Topics such as energy, matter, motion and reactions will be investigated. An integral part of this course will be the application of these concepts through inquire-based, hands-on laboratory experiments. Diversity among the disciplines as well as the ways that different cultures have answered fundamental questions about themselves and their world will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: As needed


    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 221 - PII Women, Health and Culture


    (Perspectives II course) A discussion of the natural factors that control the health of women and the environmental, cultural and behavioral conditions that influence this health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: R
    Prereq: any PI in Science
    Women’s Studies Minor Course
    This course is offered by the Biology Department


    Credits: 3
  
  • SCI 241 - PII Science of Everyday Life


    (Perspectives II course) A writing-intensive course which focuses on advantages and limitations of technological applications of scientific discoveries. Covers information and issues relevant to art, politics and philosophy; cooking, hygiene and daily life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: any PI science course

    Normal Offering Cycle: As needed


    Credits: 3

Social Science

  
  • SSC 444 - Senior Seminar


    Analysis of selected social science issues through integration of theoretical and substantive material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    15 hours in social science

    Credits: 3
  
  • SSC 499 - Social Science Comprehensive


    Credits: 0

Social Work

  
  • SWK 204 - PII Social Problems


    (Perspectives II course) An analysis of major contemporary social problems, such as chemical dependency, racism, sexism, ageism, poverty, and the concentration of wealth and power. The course examines the nature, development, causes, and societal responses to these problems, as well as proposed solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: SOC 101
    Cross-listed with SOC 204

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 222 - Introduction to Social Work


    Overview of the various fields of practice and the role and function of the social worker in specific agency settings. The course emphasizes the evolution and philosophy of social welfare and social work and the profession’s knowledge base, skills, and values. Classroom lectures and text materials are supplemented with 10 required agency field trips, an experiential component, and presentations by social work professionals. Prerequisite to all other social work courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: AB

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 300G - Social Work and Human Diversity


    (Global course) This course focuses on the processes of oppression and the experiences, needs, and responses of people who have been subjected to institutionalized forms of oppression because of their particular collective characteristics. This course will provide theoretical content about groups that have been subjected to oppression and those which are emerging into new social roles with greater freedom and visibility. Theory, knowledge, and discussion are intended to help students grow in their understanding of self and diversity in our global society on a personal and professional level. The intention is that student growth in understanding will increase sensitivity, thus enabling the student to be responsible and proactive global citizens.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
    Women’s Studies Minor Course


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 304 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I


    Focuses on viewing human behavior critically, holistically, and contextually. It integrates ecological systems theory, human rights, empowerment, and strengths-based perspectives for understanding persons in relation to their environment at all levels from the individual to the global.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: PSY 101, SOC 101, SWK 222 (SWK 222 may be taken concurrently with SWK 304.)

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 305 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II


    Focuses on the biopsychosocial-spiritual variables which influence lifespan development of human beings within the social environment. Life stages from infancy through later adulthood are studied, drawing upon the ecological framework for assessing human behavior within the context of the social environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ACH
    Prereq: SWK 304
    Women’s Studies Minor Course

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 341 - Special Topics in Social Work


    A specific topic is covered reflecting the interests of students and instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Code: B

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 352 - Social Work Research Methods


    Provides a foundation for research practice reflecting the values and ethics of the profession. Covers research methods and evaluation skills at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Familiarizes students with the scientific method and various aspects of research methodology in both the qualitative and quantitative traditions. Explores critical philosophical and methodological issues. Encourages students to examine issues of diversity within the research context.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABH
    Prereq: SOC 101 or SWK 304 


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 383 - Social Work Practice I/Field Experience I


    Practice I introduces the student to the basic social work knowledge, values and skills necessary for the generalist social worker; includes processes of social work practice, interviewing and counseling skills, and the NASW Code of Ethics. Field Experience I requires a minimum of six (6) hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor Codes: AF
    Prereq: SWK 222,  SWK 304 (may be taken concurrently with SWK 304)

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall


    Credits: 4
  
  • SWK 384 - Social Work Practice II/Field Experience II


    Practice II focuses on social work practice with families and groups. Students are introduced to basic systems concepts applied to the family. Theory and skill of social group work and dynamics of group process are stressed. Field Experience II requires a minimum of six (6) hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: AF
    Prereq: SWK 222, SWK 304, SWK 383

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 4
  
  • SWK 404 - Social Services and Social Policy


    This course is intended to provide students with (a) an in-depth understanding of the development of social welfare policies in the US and (b) the skills necessary to analyze the impact of social policies and social programs generated from them. Social policy will be analyzed from a historical and philosophical perspective, within the framework of the social principles of social and economic justice. Current policies and their resultant institutionalized service delivery systems and programs, as well as resulting issues and alternative policy formulations, will be used to illustrate course content. Emphasis will be given to the impact of politics, government, special interest groups, economics, and social problems on the formulation of past and present social policies, and the impact of those policies on the health and well being of individuals, families, and communities. This course will explore social policies in the context of social and economic justice and social work practice, especially the role of the social worker as a change agent and advocate.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: A
    Prereq: SWK 204, SWK 222, SWK 304, SWK 305, SWK 383, SWK 384
    Coreq: SWK 483

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 452 - Senior Integrative Seminar


    Taken concurrently with Swk 484. Provides a comprehensive orientation to field experience and plays a supportive role for students in practicum. Emphasizes the linkages between social work practice, all other social work curriculum areas, and the liberal arts while providing critical reflection, analysis, and synthesis of field experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: AF
    Prereq: SWK 222, SWK 300, SWK 304, SWK 305, SWK 352, SWK 383, SWK 384, SWK 404, SWK 483
    Coreq: SWK 484

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 483 - Social Work Practice III


    Offered in the fall of senior year, building on knowledge, values, and skills learned in Practice I and II. The course focuses on strategies and techniques used to intervene in social issues at the organizational and community levels. The process of intervention as an asset-oriented, solution-focused system will be studied with expansion of student’s knowledge of macro-level social change strategies with client, target, and related action systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: AFH
    Prereq: SWK 204, SWK 222, SWK 304, SWK 305, SWK 383, SWK 384
    Coreq: SWK 404

    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 484 - Field Instruction-Practicum


    A supervised block placement in a social service setting appropriate to the student’s knowledge and skills in social work practice. Field instruction totals a minimum of 440 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: AF
    Prereq: SWK 222, SWK 300, SWK 304, SWK 305, SWK 383, SWK 384, SWK 404, SWK 483
    Coreq: SWK 452
    Additional course fee required

    Normal Offering Cycle: Spring


    Credits: 6
  
  • SWK 485 - Independent Study


    Intensive reading/study/experience, or research project, in an area of interest and concern to the student in social work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 486 - Independent Study


    Intensive reading/study/experience, or research project, in an area of interest and concern to the student in social work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SWK 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination


    Senior Comprehensive Examination

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring


    Credits: 0

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - PI Introduction to Sociology


    (Perspectives I course) Introduces students to a mode of inquiry that reveals how the social world is created by people. Includes fundamental concepts and methods in sociology. Prerequisite for all other Sociology courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 204 - PII Social Problems


    (Perspectives II course) Examines the causes and solutions of selected problems such as poverty, inequality, racism, sexism, family violence, militarism, and the environmental crisis. Attention is also paid to questions of how some social problems come to public attention while others are ignored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR

    Prereq: SOC 101

    Cross-listed with SWK 204

    Credits: 3

  
  • SOC 307 - Development of Social Theory


    Survey of sociological theories with primary attention given to conflict theory, functionalism, and symbolic interaction and the theorists Marx, Durkhein, and Weber.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR

    Prereq: SOC 101

    Credits: 3

  
  • SOC 313G - PII Gender and Society


    (Perspectives II Global course) Examines the social construction of gender relations in human societies. Through analysis of the processes and practices by which women and men are made and make themselves, the course explores what gender is and what it is not; how the meaning and practice of gender vary from culture to culture, within any culture over time, and over the life course of individual men and women.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: ANT 101G or SOC 101
    Women’s Studies Minor Course


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 314 - PII Marriages and Families


    (Perspectives II course) What do the Ku Klux Klan, the Wobblies, feminism, and communism have in common?  They are all social movements.  Examines the development, organization, and tactics of groups of people on the margins of the traditional power structure who work to bring about, or resist, change.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101
    Women’s Studies Minor Course

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 320 - Social Classes


    Empirical and theoretical treatment of class structure and social mobility within a historical and comparative framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 321 - PII Environmental Sociology


    (Perspectives II course) Explores relationship between society and the natural environment and the impact of each upon the other, including culture, science and technology, population and development, societal inequalities and attitudes/behavior; the environmental movement and counter-movement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: any PI in Social Science


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 322 - PII Sociology of the Arts


    (Perspectives II course) Explores the social organization of art worlds, the social construction of art, and seeks answers to questions such as: “What is the sociology of art?” “Are artists born or made?” “How do art worlds change?” “What can we learn about society from the study of the arts?”

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 327 - PII Human Sexual Behavior


    (Perspectives II course) An interdisciplinary course providing an integrated analysis and understanding of sexuality. Focus is on attitudes and values clarification. Sexual behavior from the cross-cultural perspective; the “sexual revolution;” research on sexual behavior; theories of human sexuality.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: ANT 101 ANT 102 PSY 101 or SOC 101
    Cross-listed with PSY327
    Fulfills Women’s Studies Concentration


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 341 - Special Topics in Sociology


    Specific topic covered varies by semester reflecting the interests of students and instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101
    Selected/Special Topics


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 342 - Sociology of Homelessness


    Examines the historical and social dimensions of homelessness as a social problem and the reasons for its persistence in American society and in Rochester. Class involves participation with soup kitchens, shelters, and other groups that work with homeless persons in the Rochester area.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: ANT 101 or SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 343 - PII Sociology of Religion


    (Perspectives II course) If you have one person who believes God has told him/her to kill and eat other people, you have a lunatic.  If you have a group of one hundred who believe this, you have a religion.  Examines the relationship between society and religion; explores theories of the social origins of religion, the relationship between religion and nationalism, types of religious organizations, secularization and the rise of fundamentalism.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies and Social Science
    Cross-listed with RES 343


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 345 - Deviance


    Exploration of the processes by which people break social norms and come to be labeled deviant. Considers a variety of theories and types of deviance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 349 - PII Meaning of Death


    (Perspectives II course) Sociological, psychological, cross-cultural perspectives on death and dying in American society today. Attention to the world’s religions’ responses to the needs of the dying and the bereaved; end-of-life decision-making; post-death rituals; beliefs concerning death and after death.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 352 - Social Research Methods


    Explore processes used in conducting social research, including evaluation research.  Hypothesis development, research design selection, sampling, observation and interviewing, questionnaire design, and analysis of collected data are covered.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 406 - Social Psychology


    Individual behavior as influenced by the social context with a discussion of theories and research. Topics include aggression, attraction, altruism, interpersonal influence, attitudes and effects of the environment on social behavior.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 409 - PII Crime and Justice


    (Perspectives II course) Who is more likely to kill you:  a mugger or your boss?  Examines the nature and extent of crime; theoretical explanations of the origins of crime; the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections; the relative harmfulness of street crime and corporate crime.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 410 - PII Racial and Cultural Minorities


    (Perspectives II course) Racial and ethnic minority groups and their position and condition in society with emphasis on the United States.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 413 - PII Sociology of Social Movements


    (Perspectives II course) The development, organization, and tactics of groups of people on the margins of the traditional power structure who work to bring about, or resist, social change.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SOC 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 432 - Social Research Methods II


    An advanced course in social research methods, emphasizing data analysis and analytical processes, presenting research results; the ethics of social research. Students complete a significant research project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: SOC 352

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 444 - Senior Seminar


    Analysis of selected societal and sociological issues through integration of theoretical and substantive sociological material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: 15 hours in sociology

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 483 - Sociology Internship


    Supervised field placement designed to provide experience and expertise in sociology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 484 - Sociology Internship


    Supervised field placement designed to provide experience and expertise in Sociology.


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 485 - Independent Study


    Intensive reading and study in an area of sociology of interest and concern to the student.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: G


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 486 - Independent Study


    Intensive reading and study in an area of sociology of interest and concern to the student.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: G


    Credits: 3
  
  • SOC 499 - Senior Comprehensive


    Senior Comprehensive

    Credits: 0

Spanish

  
  • SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I


    Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Spanish and to the culture of Hispanic countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BCR
    Consultation with department required


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II


    Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Spanish and to the culture of Hispanic countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BCR
    Prereq: SPN 101


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 103 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Intermediate level work in the language, adding more extensive practice in the four basic language skills. A review of the grammar. Continued emphasis on communicative proficiency. Expansion of the study of Hispanic cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: SPN 101 SPN 102 or department approval

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 104 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Intermediate level work in the language, adding more extensive practice in the four basic language skills. A review of the grammar. Continued emphasis on communicative proficiency. Expansion of the study of Hispanic cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BCR
    Prereq: SPN 101 SPN 102 or department approval


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 105 - Survival Spanish I


    Extensive conversation practice, with emphasis on “survival” situations that tourists and other travelers normally encounter in Spanish speaking countries. Focus is on communication of the message, rather than on grammatical perfection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: SPN 104 or equivalent (usually four semesters)

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 106 - Survival Spanish II


    Extensive conversation practice, with emphasis on “survival” situations that tourists and other travelers normally encounter in Spanish speaking countries. Focus is on communication of the message, rather than on grammatical perfection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: SPN 104 or equivalent (usually four semesters)

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 201 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I


    Intensive practice in conversation and in writing, working from intermediate toward advanced level of proficiency. Attention to idiomatic expressions and a thorough review of the grammar. Short literary and cultural readings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: SPN 104


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 202 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II


    Intensive practice in conversation and in writing, working from intermediate toward advanced level of proficiency. Attention to idiomatic expressions and a thorough review of the grammar. Short literary and cultural readings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABCR
    Prereq: SPN 201

    Offered every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 203G - Cultural Perspectives of Spain


    (Global course) An introductory study of Spain through its geography, history, art, music and architecture. Includes a panoramic view of its literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR Prereq: SPN 202
    Multicultural Studies Minor Course

    Offered every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 204G - Cultural Perspectives of Latin America


    (Global course) A study of geography, history, politics, current events, the arts, literature, culture and way of life in Latin America.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: SPN 202
    Multicultural Studies Minor Course

    Offered every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 301 - PII Medieval and Renaissance Literature


    (Perspectives II Literature course) Survey beginning with “Poema de Mio Cid.” Emphasis on representative texts: “El Conde Lucanor”, “Libro de Buen Amor” and “La Celestina” through the 15th century.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: Any PI in Literature

    Offered every other Fall



    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 302 - Golden Age: Renaissance and Baroque


    Survey from the 15th century to the beginning of Neoclassicism. Selected authors include Garcilaso, Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderon and Tirso de Molina.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABCR

    Offered every other Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 305 - PII 19th Century Cultural Codes: Conflicts and Evolution


    (Perspectives II Literature course) A study of trends of pre-Romanticism and Romanticism through poetry, drama and the novel of representative authors such as Moratin, Duque de Rivas, Zorrilla, Becquer, Galdos, Juan Valera, and Pardo Bazan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: Any PI in Literature
    Women’s Studies Minor Course

    Offered every other Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 306G - PII 19th Century Latin American Writing


    (Perspectives II Global course) Connections between literary productions and the imagination of the modern states. Ambiguities/ contradictions/hybridity/splittings of the National Subject writers, with special emphasis on historical and literary connections.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABR
    Prereq: Any PI in Literature
    Women’s Studies Minor Course

    Offered every other Spring



    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 307 - Commercial Spanish I


    An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the terminology of business, economic structures, import-export trade, reports and business correspondence.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR

    Offered every Fall


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 308 - Commercial Spanish II


    An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the terminology of business, economic structures, import-export trade, reports and business correspondence.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BCGR
    Prereq: SPN 307

    Offered every Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 312 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics


    Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BCR


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 401G - Senior Seminar: Latin American Contemporary Narrative


    (Global course) A study of contemporary Latin American literature with special emphasis on the novel.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABC
    Women’s Studies Minor Course

    Offered every Fall



    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 402 - 20th Century Spanish Poetry and Drama


    A study of contemporary trends in drama and poetry of the 20th century. Includes the Generation of ‘27 and drama of Jacinto Benavente, Garcia Lorca, Buero Vallejo.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: ABC

    Offered every Spring


    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School And Senior High


    Methods, materials and techniques of modern language teaching emphasizing current language objectives. Observation component required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: FIM
    50-hours of field participation required

    Offered every Spring


    Credits: 3 (Spring Only)
  
  • SPN 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and Senior High


    The field-based practicum in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: FIJM
    Prereq: SPN 457
    Bloodborne Pathogen training required

    Offered every Fall


    Credits: 6 (Fall Only)
  
  • SPN 485 - Independent Study


    By invitation of the department. Special literary and linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language staff.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 486 - Independent Study


    By invitation of the department. Special literary and linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language staff.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPN 499 - Spanish Comprehensive


    Credits: 0

Sports Management

  
  • SPT 371 - Sport History


    Sport is examined from both an historical and sociological perspective. Areas covered are the early development of sport in colonial America through present day sport. Professional, amateurs, intercollegiate, as well as minority involvement are examined in detail.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: any PI course in history

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 372 - Sport Psychology


    Sport Psychology involves the application of scientific knowledge derived from the discipline of Psychology to the understanding of individuals and groups in sporting activities. The focus will be on the underlying psychological theories and principles that inform our understanding of athletes, coaches and spectators.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: BR
    Prereq: PSY 101
    Cross-listed as PSY 342

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 373 - Sports Marketing


    Application of marketing theory to the area of sport, sport events and sport products. Students will be introduced to comprehensive principles of marketing as it relates to the sporting industry and collegiate athletics. Students will be required to apply these principles in an effective and creative manner.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: B
    Prereq: MGT 216

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 374 - Sport Law


    The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the body of law that pertains to sport and physical activities. Topics would include, but are not limited to, tort liability, constitutional issues, and hiring and employment practices related to sports and physical activities, and the role of governing bodies in high schools and college athletics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prereq: MGT 212, MGT 305

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 375 - Sport Administration


    The course will include an overall perspective of the employment and professional opportunities available in the sport management profession. Sport management at the collegiate level is covered in depth through budget development material, staffing, corporate sponsorship/marketing, event management and problem solving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Adv Codes: B
    Prereq: MGT 212

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 483 - Sport Internship


    Part-time (8-16 hours per week) work experience with a local business or organization plus periodic seminars and academic assignments. Selection process for internships is competitive.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior or senior standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better

    Credits: 3
  
  • SPT 484 - Sport Internship


    Part-time (8-16 hours per week) work experience with a local business or organization plus periodic seminars and academic assignments. Selection process for internships is competitive.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior or senior standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better

    Credits: 3

Study Abroad

  
  • FLO 300 - Florence Study Abroad - Fall


     


  
  • FLO 301 - Florence Study Abroad - Spring


     


  
  • LAN 300 - Study Abroad


    Study abroad required for all foreign language majors and modern foreign languages majors.

  
  • LAN 301 - Study Abroad


    Study abroad required for all foreign language majors and modern foreign language majors.

    Credits: 0
  
  • PES 301 - Spring Pescara Study Abroad Program


  
  • PES 302 - Summer Pescara Study Abroad Program


  
  • REN 300 - Fall Rennes Study Abroad Program


  
  • REN 301 - Spring Rennes Study Abroad Program


  
  • VAL 300 - Fall Valencia Study Abroad Program


  
  • VAL 301 - Spring Valencia Study Abroad Program


  
  • VAL 302 - Summer Valencia Study Abroad Program


 

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