May 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Please note:

  • All courses 500 level and above are for graduate credit only.
  • For courses in the Henson School of Science and Technology and the School of Health Sciences (AHPH, ATTR, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, ENGR, EXSC, FTWL, GEOG, GEOL, HLSC, HLTH, MATH, MDTC, PHYS, RESP and URPL), please see the Course Repeat Policy in Appendices  F.

The following course listing represents the University curricula as of the publication of this catalog. 

Not all courses are offered every semester. For current offerings consult the most current academic schedule during registration periods. See your academic advisors/department chair for additional information.

 

Health Science

  
  • HLSC 499 - Special Topics in Health Sciences


    1-4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of a specific aspect of biomedical research or health care. Topic varies semester to semester.
    One to four hours per week.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated with different topics with no limit.
  
  • HLSC 598 - Special Lecture and Lab Topics in Health Sciences


    1-4 Hour(s) Credit
    Lecture and laboratory study of a specific aspect of biomedical research or health care. Topic varies semester to semester.
    Two to six hours per week.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated with different topics with no limit.
  
  • HLSC 599 - Special Topics in Health Sciences


    1-4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of a specific aspect of biomedical research or health care. Topic varies semester to semester.
    One to four hours per week.
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    May be repeated for different topics with no limit.

Health

  
  • HLTH 101 - Basic Health


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Factors involved in maintaining and improving personal health; analysis of individual health problems.
    Three hours per week.
  
  • HLTH 110 - Foundations of Public Health Education


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces fundamental concepts and skills that form the basis of public health and health education. Historical and contemporary philosophies, principles of the profession, and competencies related to school and community settings are discussed, as well as current health issues. In addition to content knowledge, develop skills in needs assessment and objective writing for health programming.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
  
  • HLTH 225 - Health Behavior


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of health behavior theories and models of behavior change. Reviews the major theories of health behavior and strategies used to implement health interventions for individuals and organizations.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Prerequisites Completion of at least 30 credit hours.
  
  • HLTH 230 - Chronic and Communicable Diseases


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Overview of chronic and communicable diseases. Examination of the processes used in modern society to assist in identification, prevention and control of disease. Emphasis placed on information and concepts required as foundation knowledge for school health educators.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/HLTH 110  with C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • HLTH 311 - Human Sexuality Education


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Provides strategies for teaching about human sexuality at individual and group levels in a variety of settings. Topics covered will include content, issues, methodology and materials relating to human sexuality education.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/Permission of instructor.
  
  • HLTH 312 - Drugs and Public Health


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examines drug policies and laws, as well as contemporary advocacy efforts impacting drug use, misuse and prevention from a public health perspective. Motivational factors that influence the use of licit and illicit drugs are explored and the psychological, socio-cultural and pharmacological/ biochemical risk factors for abuse or dependence are identified. Systems providing effective drug education and prevention are also evaluated. 
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites (Also Prerequisite for Health Minor) HLTH 110  with C or better or permission of instructor.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both HLTH 240 and HLTH 312
  
  • HLTH 315 - Community Nutrition


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of the role of nutrition in promoting, maintaining and improving health in the community, including relevant programs and policies. Covers biological and biochemical principles of human nutrition, including macro- and micro- nutrient food sources and metabolism, as well as sociocultural and institutional influences on nutritional practices.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/BIOL 216  with C or better.
  
  • HLTH 325 - Planning and Assessing Health Programs


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Overview of needs assessment, program planning and evaluation of health education programs. Provides candidates with the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a health education experience. Emphasis placed on information and concepts required for school health educators.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/HLTH 225  with C or better.
  
  • HLTH 326 - Measurement and Evaluation of Health Programs


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Covers principles and methods for monitoring implementation of health education programs and assessing their impact. Focuses on development and selection of valid and reliable measures and use of appropriate statistics.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program and HLTH 325 .
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/MATH 155  and HLTH 325  with C or better.
  
  • HLTH 330 - Principles of Epidemiology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Covers historical foundations of epidemiology; distributions and causes of disease by time, place and person; epidemiological study designs; and special issues in infectious and non-infectious disease epidemiology. Learn epidemiology’s role in public health practice by identifying and tracking disease patterns to assist in disease prevention programming.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/MATH 155  and HLTH 230  with C or better.
  
  • HLTH 340 - Unequal Burdens in Health


    4 Hour(s) Credit

    Racial and ethnic minorities in the United States bear an unequal burden of health problems. To understand these issues, one must increase their understanding of the multiple pathways in which race and ethnicity impact disparate health outcomes. Discussions and exercises focus on specific groups and how the patterns, causes and consequences of white privilege have persisted in American society over time and challenge one to begin to think about ways to address these health disparities.
    Four hours per week
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Public Health Professional Program
    Non-Major Prerequisites Permission of instructor 

  
  • HLTH 361 - Health Communication


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Learn core concepts for developing a health communication intervention, as well key strategies for educating the public about health issues, including understanding and reporting science, communicating for policy and advocacy, and health literacy and numeracy. Using a community-based health communication approach, study a broad base of information from communication and health behavior theory, community-based planning, and social marketing constructs to provide the tools to develop effective and culturally appropriate health communication.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites (Also Prerequisite for Health Minor) HLTH 110  with C or better.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both HLTH 260 and HLTH 361
  
  • HLTH 450 - U.S. Health Care and Public Health


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system as well as the differences in systems in other countries. Learn basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
    Non-Major Prerequisites Minor/ENGL 103  and HLTH 110  with C or better.
  
  • HLTH 479 - Senior Seminar in Public Health Education


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Capstone experience that focuses on preparing students to be entry-level professionals in public health education. Reinforces student demonstration of the Areas of Responsibility of a Health Education Specialist, facilitating students to be successful in taking the Certified Health Education Specialist examination. 
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites Senior standing in the major. Completion of all 200- and 300-level courses in the professional program.
  
  • HLTH 480 - Internship in Public Health


    12 Hour(s) Credit
    Practical public health education experience under the supervision of a local, professional mentor and University supervisor. A minimum of 450 supervised hours of service in a community-based health setting.
    Thirty-six hours per week.
    Prerequisites Completion of all required major core curriculum courses with a C or better and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
  
  • HLTH 490 - Selected Topics in Health


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Investigates themes and issues related to the health profession. Topics will vary each semester.
    Three hours per week.
    Prerequisites Designated by topic.
    May be repeated once under different course subtitles for a total of six credits.

Health and Human Performance

  
  • HHPF 502 - Introduction to Research


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Methods of investigating physiological mechanisms within the human clinical context; development of skills for producing as well as consuming research by proposing a research plan.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 502 and HHPF 502
  
  • HHPF 512 - Performance: Theory and Practice


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of strength training techniques and program design. Emphasis placed on proper form and utilization of various workout designs to complement larger training goals. Students will gain experience in the practical aspects of designing individual workout sessions, periodization and programming to enhance progression. The course is designed to assist the student in meeting requirements to be eligible for and pass the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam (additional fee required for examination).
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to graduate study
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 512 and HHPF 512
  
  • HHPF 513 - Exercise and Strength Training for Rehabilitation


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Review of injury process to bones/muscles that affect strengthening techniques and ability as well as the interaction of complicating medical history on exercise programs. Students will apply concepts of strengthening, cardiovascular and stretching techniques and design integrated programs for individuals with various medical conditions.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 513 and HHPF 513
  
  • HHPF 514 - Muscle Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of muscle structure and function. Focus on muscle response to aerobic and resistance training and alterations induced via supplement use. Additionally, students examine the influence of muscle disuse and response to injury.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to graduate study
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 514 and HHPF 514
  
  • HHPF 515 - Applied Strength and Conditioning


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Application of concepts and principles presented in HHPF 512  and HHPF 513 . Students are assigned a group of athletes to train. Students work under the direction of the course instructor to design, implement and modify the strength and conditioning programs for their athletes. Emphasis is placed on tailoring the strength and conditioning programs to best meet the individual athlete’s needs.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites HHPF 512  and American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 515 and HHPF 515
  
  • HHPF 522 - Sports Performance Testing


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    In-depth study of practical and theoretical knowledge in human performance testing and assessment techniques. Gain skills and abilities to perform various tests and assessments in wide-ranging populations with practical application to program design.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 522 and HHPF 522
  
  • HHPF 523 - Biomechanics


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Analytical approach to the study of the human nervous system and human motion as applied to kinematic and kinetic analysis. The integrated study of anatomy, physiology and mechanics with emphasis on understanding the anatomical and functional aspects of human movement in the area of health and sport sciences, such as in clinical, daily living and sport applications.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 523 and HHPF 523
    Fall Only
  
  • HHPF 532 - Exercise Metabolism and Muscle Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    A systematic, in-depth examination of the regulation of metabolic processes during exercise. Emphasis on carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid pathways in skeletal muscle, adipose tissue and the liver. Also includes an examination of metabolic factors contributing to fatigue and metabolic adaptations to strength and endurance exercise training.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 532 and HHPF 532
  
  • HHPF 534 - Performance Psychophysiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the interrelationships between the mind and body. Examination of current research and historical views on the interaction of physiological processes and psychological function.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 534 and HHPF 534
  
  • HHPF 542 - Comprehensive Weight Management


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of exercise programming guidelines as established by the American College of Sports Medicine. A strong focus is placed upon nutrition and weight control in conjunction with exercise prescription recommendation for a variety of clinical populations. Students gain practical experience in developing exercise programs for individuals with various conditions.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 542 and HHPF 542
  
  • HHPF 544 - Essentials of Pharmacology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of the physiological mechanisms involved in the clinical treatment of individuals with medications. Emphasis placed on the pharmacological influence on therapeutic exercise program design, monitoring techniques and patient outcomes.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 544 and HHPF 544
  
  • HHPF 545 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of cardiopulmonary physiology with an emphasis on gas transport, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base regulation, response to exercise and training adaptations.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 545 and HHPF 545
  
  • HHPF 546 - Special Populations Interventions


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the pathophysiology and psychosocial aspects of aging populations with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and those with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Examination of the deleterious effects of COPD and CAD on physical and psychological functioning. Emphasis on cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation as a mechanism to enhance quality of life in populations with COPD and/or CAD.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 546 and HHPF 546
  
  • HHPF 553 - Applied Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of common lab techniques used in physiologic health screening, fitness testing and research. Emphasis on cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal procedures.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 553 and HHPF 553
  
  • HHPF 557 - Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Using a case-based approach to enhance critical thinking, this course provides an in-depth study of applied cardiovascular/ pulmonary physiology to Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). An expected outcome is achieving certification as ACLS providers.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites American Heart Association Basic Life Support and consent of program director
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 557 and HHPF 557
  
  • HHPF 558 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Take the base-level knowledge attained in HHPF 512  and expand on those ideas to have a more in-depth view on designing optimal programs for athletes and clients. Comprehensively look at all training variables and learn about how they systematically work together to form ideal programs. Help prepare students to enter into the work force by exposing them to recovery methods, technology, coaching and mental conditioning training.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program, HHPF 512  
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 558 and HHPF 558
  
  • HHPF 559 - Research in Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Teams identify a novel research question and develop a research protocol designed to answer that question. This includes conducting a pertinent literature review, determining resource needs and preparing an explanation/defense appropriate for the SU Human Subjects Committee. Concurrently, discuss original research articles and gain practical experience contributing to an existing line of research.
    Six hours per week
    Prerequisites HHPF 502  
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 559 and HHPF 559
  
  • HHPF 562 - Trends and Issues in Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    In-depth examination of current literature in physiological journals. Emphasis placed upon critical review of research in regards to methodology, data interpretation and conclusions derived from data.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Admission to the Health and Human Performance Program
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 562 and HHPF 562
  
  • HHPF 590 - Selected Topics in Applied Health Physiology


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    Provides opportunities to investigate special themes or issues of interest for students in the health and fitness professions. Topics will vary by semester.
    Three hours per week
    Prerequisites Permission of instructor
    May be repeated once under different course subtitles for a total of six credits
  
  • HHPF 692 - Internship I


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    A practical experience that requires the student to synthesize relevant professional knowledge and skills within a client care delivery environment.
    Two hundred hours per semester
    Prerequisites Permission of program director, completion of 18 HHPF Program graduate hours. As required by the internship site: purchase of professional liability insurance, immunizations satisfaction, medical clearance to participate, criminal background investigation, drug screening and American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 692 and HHPF 692
  
  • HHPF 693 - Internship II


    3 Hour(s) Credit
    A practical experience that requires the student to synthesize relevant professional knowledge and skills within a client care delivery environment.
    Two hundred hours per semester
    Prerequisites Permission of program director, completion of 27 HHPF Program graduate hours. As required by the internship site: purchase of professional liability insurance, immunizations satisfaction, medical clearance to participate, criminal background investigation, drug screening and American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
    Pre or Corequisites HHPF 692  
    May Not Receive Credit for Both AHPH 693 and HHPF 693

History

  
  • HIST 101 - World Civilizations


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of global progress in major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present emphasizing the economic, social, cultural, intellectual and political trends motivating human beings.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIA or IIB.
    Note: HIST 101 and HIST 102  do not have to be taken in sequential order.
  
  • HIST 102 - World Civilizations


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of global progress in major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present emphasizing the economic, social, cultural, intellectual and political trends motivating human beings.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIA or IIB.
    Note: HIST 101  and HIST 102 do not have to be taken in sequential order.
  
  • HIST 103 - First-Year Seminar in World History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Topics change each semester. Requires extensive reading, writing and class discussion on a topic in world history.
    Four hours per week.
    Meets General Education IIA or IIB.
    May be taken twice under different course title.
  
  • HIST 201 - History of the United States


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the political, economic, social and cultural factors that have shaped the pattern of life in the United States. Particular problems examined in the light of their sources and historical development. HIST 201 goes through 1865 and HIST 202  from 1865 to the present.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
  
  • HIST 202 - History of the United States


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the political, economic, social and cultural factors that have shaped the pattern of life in the United States. Particular problems examined in the light of their sources and historical development. HIST 201  goes through 1865 and HIST 202 from 1865 to the present.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
  
  • HIST 210 - Introduction to World Religions


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introductory survey of the historical development of world religions. Specific examples drawn from such diverse cultural traditions as ancient Babylonian, Judeo-Christian, imperial Chinese and modern American religious movements. Fertility gods and spirits of nature, augury, omens, possession and prophecy are among the topics analyzed.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 213 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examines the historic roots of gender and sexuality studies, how various disciplines approach gender and sexuality issues and how concepts of gender and sexuality affect lives.
    Three hours per week with enhancement
    Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor
    May Not Receive Credit for Both HIST 213 and GSST 213  
  
  • HIST 215 - Topics in History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Historical study of particular periods; groups; economic, intellectual and/or social movements; and institutions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
    May be taken twice under different course titles.
  
  • HIST 224 - Hitler and the Third Reich


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examines the major causes, personalities, policies, events and significance of the Third Reich. Focuses on Hitler and the rise of the Nazi Party, the instabilities and collapse of the Weimar Republic, the Nazi “seizure of power,” the Nazi “racial state,” World War II in Europe, the Holocaust and the destruction and legacy of the Third Reich.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 225 - Holocaust: The Extermination of the European Jews


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of European anti-Semitism from its origins to its culmination in the Holocaust; major emphasis on the treatment of Jews by Nazi Germany and on the reaction of Jews and the outside world to this treatment.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 250 - America in the 1970s


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Archie Bunker, bell bottoms, The Exorcist, Nixon, Grease and disco-the 1970s conjure memories of such personalities, fads and other pop-cultural phenomena. This introductory course surveys American history during the so-called “Me Decade” using films, documentaries, readings, discussions, lectures and primary sources to explore political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and cultural trends.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 300 - Archaeology of the Chesapeake in the Atlantic World


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Traces the emergence and development of various Chesapeake societies and institutions, situating them in broader Atlantic contexts. Through the lens of archaeology, examine the complex histories of interaction, cultural and biological exchanges between Natives, Europeans and Africans from first contact to the present. Explore topics such as colonialism, capitalism, enslavement and the rise of the Atlantic plantation complex.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 301 - History of American Buildings


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the history of American building traditions, considering construction, form and style in historical, social, economic and cultural contexts.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 302 - Colonial and Revolutionary America (1607-1783)


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Detailed study of foundations of American civilization. Economic, political, social, cultural and religious factors are emphasized. Consideration of English policy and the revolution are included.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 306 - The Emergence of a New Nation: U.S. (1789-1860)


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Covers such topics as the new government and its policies, nationalism and economic expansion, the common man and the new democracy, social ferment and reform movements, Manifest Destiny, wars and sectional crises.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 308 - Sectional Conflict and Civil War


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the origins, development and outcome of the struggle between the North and South to the end of the Civil War. Emphasis on the clash of national and sectional interests and the course of the military conflict to its conclusion.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 309 - Americans in the Gilded Age, 1865-1905


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explore American politics and society between Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Cover the challenges of Reconstruction and subsequent race relations, industrial transformation and its discontents, everyday life of immigrants and native-born, science and religion, the depression of the 1890s, and continental and overseas imperialism.
    Three hours per week with enhancement
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor
  
  • HIST 310 - History of England to 1702


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of England from Roman times through the reign of William and Mary emphasizing political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions and trends.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 311 - History of England And Great Britain, 1702 to the Present


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of England and Great Britain from the reign of Queen Anne to the present, emphasizing institutional growth and development, the expansion of the empire and Britain’s rise to a major world power.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 312 - History of Ireland in Modern Times


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduction to the cultural, political, economic and social growth and problems in Ireland since circa 1500. Emphasis is on the development of Ireland’s nationalism, separate and distinct from Great Britain with which it was entwined and involved for so many generations. Attention focuses on the history and problems in Northern Ireland and its position in the United Kingdom.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 313 - History of Scotland as an Independent Kingdom


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Surveys Scottish history from the age of the Picts and Roman contact through the fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden in 1746. Emphasizes the creation of a Scottish state, Scottish religious and cultural developments, and the path toward the Union of the Crowns and the creation of a United Kingdom with England.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 314 - African-American History to 1865


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores African-American history from the Colonial period to 1865. Highlights the development and perpetuation of slavery, the vibrancy of free black communities, the rise of antislavery leaders and movements, and social conditions experienced by African Americans.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both HIST 444 and HIST 314
  
  • HIST 315 - African-American History from 1865


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores African-American history from 1865 to present. Focuses on issues related to political activism, racial activism, gender, violence, labor organizing, education and art.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
    May Not Receive Credit for Both HIST 445 and HIST 315
  
  • HIST 318 - History of the Ancient Near East


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of social, political and religious institutions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Assyrians, Hittites and Dynastic Egypt, with emphasis on cultural contributions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 319 - Roman History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Portrays the rise of Rome from city-state to empire. Emphasis on social and cultural achievements from eighth century B.C. to fourth century A.D.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 320 - From Romans to Vikings


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of culture and institutions of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the rise of Christianity to the 11th century. Emphasizes the formation of the Christian Church, the demise of the Western Roman Empire, the transformation from Roman provinces to barbarian kingdoms, the making of Carolingian Europe and the legacy of the Viking Age.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 321 - Origins of Europe, 1000 to 1500


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of culture and institutions of Europe from the 11th to the 16th centuries. Emphasizes the transformation of the Christian Church, the onslaught of the crusades, the impact of crises and the Black Death pandemic on medieval communities, and the cultural and artistic “renaissances” of the period.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 322 - Renaissance to Revolution (1450-1815)


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    European developments from the Age of Exploration through the French Revolution, emphasizing the development of early nationalism, absolutism, colonialism, capitalism, the middle classes, religious wars, cultural change and scientific thought.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 323 - Europe in the 19th Century


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Analysis of developments from the time of Napoleon to 1900 with emphasis on the industrial revolution and imperialism. Considers reorganization of the European state system and origins of the great ideological conflicts.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 324 - German History Since 1815


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    History of German-speaking Europe from the Napoleonic period to the present concentrating on the problems of German nationalism within the framework of modern European society. Social, economic and cultural developments also emphasized.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 325 - History of European Revolutions Since 1815


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of representative revolutions since the time of Napoleon. Assesses the influence of the French revolution on 19th century uprisings; explores the changed character of revolutions in the 20th century; attempts to construct a revolutionary model.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 326 - The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic period.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 327 - The Habsburg Empire, 1740-1918


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examination of the Habsburg lands and peoples emphasizing the political, cultural, economic, dynastic and ethnic problems of the monarchy.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 330 - Proseminar In History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Guides students in the production of a thesis-driven formal research paper. Conduct primary research; identify and obtain relevant, trustworthy sources; and analyze those materials. Learn and apply conventions of the historical discipline.
    Four hours per week.
    Meets General Education IIB. (required c or better.)
    Prerequisites HIST 101  or HIST 102  or HIST 103 ; and HIST 201  or HIST 202 .
  
  • HIST 332 - Modern Mexico


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Mexican history since 1815 with special attention to independence, caudillismo, relations with the United States, revolution, democracy, socioeconomic inequality and ethnicity.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 333 - Modern Brazil


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Brazilian history since 1822 with special attention to imperial organization, slavery and abolition, populism, military rule, socioeconomic inequality, and economic development.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
  
  • HIST 334 - Colonial Latin America


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    History of Colonial Latin America, focusing on the interaction between various Native American groups and the Spanish and Portuguese, as well as political and economic movements which accompanied colonization.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 335 - Modern Latin America 1800-Present


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of Latin American history from the age of independence from Spain and Portugal through the early 2000s. The primary focus is the origins and development of natural wealth and social deprivation in political, social and cultural developments in several different regions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 340 - History of Africa to 1870


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Development of indigenous political and social institutions leading to the formation of states and empires. The slave trade and the onset of European imperialism emphasized.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 341 - History of Africa: 1870-Present


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Emphasizes the history and politics of imperialism from the “scramble” for Africa to decolonization. Emphasis on the interaction of African and European institutions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 342 - History of India to 1857


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the early political, social, cultural and religious history of the Indian subcontinent until 1857. Focus is on the development of Indian institutions, the rise of Hinduism and Buddhism, the Mauryan, Gupta and Mughal empires, and the arrival of Europeans.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 343 - History of India: 1857 to Present


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of political, social and cultural history of India from the mid-19th century to the present. Emphasis on the period of British rule, growth of Indian nationalism and the emergence of independent India and Pakistan.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 350 - The Middle East to 1800


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of the political, social and economical history of the Middle East from the rule of Islam to the 19th century. Emphasis on the rise and decline of the Arab Caliphates, Persia and the Ottomans.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 355 - The Middle East Since 1800


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    History of the strategic region from the beginnings of nationalism through the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the current existence of independent states. Emphasis on the historical understanding of the modern situation.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 362 - Chinese Civilization


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Chinese civilization from its origins in the Bronze Age to the rise of nationalism and communism in the 20th century. Attention divided equally between political and cultural history, emphasizing the development of traditional institutions in Chinese society, as well as art, literature, religion and philosophy.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 363 - Japanese Civilization


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Japanese culture and political development from the Familial Age to the present. Equal emphasis on politics, economics, art and architecture, drama and literature, philosophy, and religion as persistent and evolving traditions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 364 - Modern Japan


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Economic, social, cultural and political study of the evolution of Japan from a traditional, isolated and closed society to a Westernized superpower. Emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 370 - Greek History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Historical survey of classical Greek civilization, including political, socioeconomic and religious institutions. Particular emphasis on cultural and artistic aspects of Hellenic civilization.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 371 - Introduction to Classical Mythology


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Introduces the student to major figures in classical Greek and Roman mythology and demonstrates the interconnectedness of classical mythology and history from ancient times until the present. A general knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable for an understanding of social and political history of both the ancient and modern worlds. Also, without this knowledge, much of literature and art, past and present, would remain unintelligible.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 375 - Topics in American Studies


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Historical study of a particular aspect of American society and culture.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
    May be taken twice under different course titles.
    Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) AMST 480  
  
  • HIST 376 - Violence and Nonviolence in America


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores the paradoxical history of violence and nonviolence in America through lectures, readings and films.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 377 - Women in Early American History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Examines the role of women in U.S. history from Colonial times to 1890, with particular attention to the family and to traditional politics, economic and cultural institutions.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 378 - Women in Modern America


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Charts the course of the women’s movement in 20th-century America, examining the relationship between organized feminism and changes in public and private lives of women from different class, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 379 - Women and Family in Europe and the United States


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores a variety of themes in the history of women and the family during the 19th and 20th centuries. Themes studied include women and religion, middle-class female values, the working-class experience, feminism, and gender roles in various political and cultural contexts.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 380 - The American Military Experience


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Military history enables students to understand better the role played by the armed forces in American society today through a study of the origins and development of military institutions, traditions and practices in the United States, 1775 to the present.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 382 - American Religious History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Survey of religious developments in America from pre- European settlement to the 20th century. Special attention to relationships among social, cultural and religious changes.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instruct tor.
  
  • HIST 383 - History of American Enterprise


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of the development of the American entrepreneurial spirit and its influence on culture, society and politics from the European heritage to the present.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 384 - Native American History


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Explores Native American history before contact with Europeans, through struggles with the emerging new nation, forced reservations and Indian activism, to current status of tribal members. Examines the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of Native Americans.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 386 - Wilderness and U.S. Culture, 1492-Present


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Study of historical factors that contributed to attitudes toward wilderness and preservation efforts. Particular emphasis on American thought with special attention to Thoreau, Cole, Muir and Leopold.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Meets General Education IIB.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIST 387 - Racism and Discrimination


    4 Hour(s) Credit
    Multiperspective historical examination of the nature, origins and growth of racism and discrimination in America, with particular emphasis on the 20th century.
    Three hours per week with enhancement.
    Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
 

Page: 1 <- Back 108 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 -> 23