Fall Semester 2006
August 28 - December 14, 2006
Ansh (Anishinaabe) 1001 (interactive television)
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE
(FL; 4.0 cr)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-7:50 p.m., HFA 7 (33131)
Begins August 28; Dan Jones, instructor
This course will introduce students to the Anishinaabe language. Conversational and writing skills will be learned, leading to an oral presentation. Analysis of sentence structure will be utilized in attaining understanding of the complexity and beauty of the Anishinaabe language. Students will write and speak simple sentences. Meets GER requirement of FL. Contact Continuing Education to register, web registration is not available for this course. (Course originates from Fond du Lac Community College.)
Ansh (Anishinaabe) 2001
ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE III (33151)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq Ansh 1002)
Mondays-Thursdays, 12:00-12:50 p.m., HFA 7
Begins August 28; Dan Jones, instructor
This course is designed for advanced students of the Anishinaabe language who wish to increase their knowledge of complex sentence structure building and analysis skills. The goal of this course is to develop oral and written fluency. Meets GER requirement of FL. Contact Continuing Education to register, web registration is not available for this course. (Course originates from Fond du Lac Community College.)
ArtS (Studio Art) 1500 CLOSED
CE: BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY (29930)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr)
$55 materials fee; Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 1
Begins August 28; Therese Buchmiller
Course is intended for the general student with little or no previous experience in artistic expression. It is an introduction to black and white photography as an art form including processes, materials, brief history, and critical skills to evaluate photographs. Students must provide their own 35mm camera. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Chn (Chinese) 1001
CE: BEGINNING CHINESE I (30083)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Sci 1020
Begins August 29; Shannon Shi
First semester of a two-semester sequence in first-year modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students who have no previous exposure to the Chinese language. Introduction to the sounds of Mandarin, basic grammar, vocabulary, and the Chinese writing system. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Dnce (Dance) 2311
CE: DANCE COMPOSITION (33021)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2:15-3:20 p.m.; HFA 125
Begins August 28;
Ferolyn Angell and Jennifer Clagett Sommers, instructors
Introduction to the basic elements of choreography, including the use of space, time, energy, abstraction, motif and development, and the selection of music. Using improvisation and assigned movement problems to learn the process of crafting solo and group choreography. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Econ (Economics) 1111
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (online course) (30053)
(SS; 4.0 cr; prereq high school algebra)
Begins September 5; Pareena Lawrence and Bart Finzel, instructors
Study of scarce resource allocation in a market economy. Supply and demand, consumer theory, theory of the firm, market structure, pricing of factors of production, income distribution and the role of government.
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Ed (Education) 1011 CLOSED
CE: BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I (29929)
(FL; 3.0 cr; preference given to seniors and LAHS, Sociology, Psychology and Education majors; Continuing Education consent required)
Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; IH 113
Begins August 28; Tim Poore, instructor
This course will enable the student to develop a working vocabulary of conceptually based signs. Emphasis is placed on receptive abilities. Students will develop an awareness of the history of sign language and explore various signing systems and their most common uses. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Ed (Education) 1012
CE: BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE II (32595)
(FL; 3.0 cr; prereq 1011)
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; IH 113
Begins August 29; Tim Poore, instructor
Students develop a working vocabulary of conceptually based signs. Emphasis is on receptive as well as expressive abilities. Students develop an awareness of the history of sign language and deaf culture and explore various signing systems and their most common uses. A performance of the student's signing skills is evaluated. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Ed (Education) 1020
CE: ENGLISH IN THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (34591)
(2.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; HFA 23
Begins August 29; Nancy Pederson, instructor
Supports international/non-native English speaking students new to academic requirements of American universities. Focuses on reading, discussions, and writing. Students use reading/writing requirements of other courses to satisfy reading/writing requirements for this course. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Course open to all international or non-native English speaking students currently attending the University of Minnesota, Morris.
Ed (Education) 1111 CLOSED
CE: INTRODUCTION TO DEAF EDUCATION (29731)
(Hum; 2.0 cr)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; IH 113
Begins August 28; Tim Poore, instructor
Designed to give students a basic understanding of how to educate deaf children. Emphasis will be placed on learning about their language and culture and how to use that knowledge in working with them in the classroom setting. Meets GER requirement of Hum.
Engl (English) 1011 CLOSED
COLLEGE WRITING (online course) (29814)
(CW; 4.0 cr)
Begins September 5; Matt Conner, instructor
Practice in expressive and analytical writing, with special emphasis on the multi-source essay. Meets GER requirement of CW.
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Hist (History) 3459 CLOSED
VARIABLE TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY: LEWIS AND CLARK: AN AMERICAN ODYSSEY (online course) (30054)
(Hist; 4.0 cr)
Begins September 5; J. Wendel Cox, instructor
The journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the men under their command has long been considered the quintessential American adventure and an audacious exercise in individual courage. What was the object of the Corps of Discovery's journey? Why does this journey remain such a compelling story almost two centuries after it concluded?. Meets GER requirement of Hist.
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IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1041
CE: HEALTH SCIENCES TERMINOLOGY (29776)
(2.0 cr; Independent Study Course)
A self-study course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the terminology utilized in the health sciences. No formal class sessions. Students take four tests during the term. Contact Continuing Education to register and receive a syllabus.
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1301
CE: DAKOTA LANGUAGE I (29932)
(FL; 4.0 cr)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 p.m.; HFA 18
Begins August 29; Clifford Canku, instructor
An introduction to speaking, writing and reading Dakota language and an overview of Dakota culture. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Ital (Italian) 1301 CLOSED
CE: BEGINNING ITALIAN I (29843)
(FL; 4.0 cr)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:30-4:35 p.m.; Sci 4655
Begins August 28; Viktor Berberi, instructor
Introduction to Italian as it is presently spoken and written. Basic sounds, structures, and vocabulary of Italian. Understanding, reading, and writing the language and communicating in Italian about everyday situations. Relationship between culture and language. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Mus (Music) 3051
CE: PIANO PEDAGOGY I (32515)
(ArtP; 2.0 cr; prereq 1200 or instructor consent)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 185
Begins August 28; Kay Carlson, instructor
This course is a study, demonstration, and discussion about the various elements of piano teaching methods, techniques, and materials for elementary and early intermediate levels. This includes analysis of various piano courses and piano literature, discussion of technical regimes, ideas for private and group lessons, and planning for the practical business aspect of teaching. Recommended for piano majors. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Pol (Political Science) 1201
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (online course) (29781)
(E/CR; 4.0 cr)
Begins September 5; Greg Thorson, instructor
Analysis of principles, organization, procedures, and powers of government in the United States. The federal system, national constitution, civil and political rights, party system; nature, structure, powers and procedures of legislative, executive, and judicial departments of the national government. Meets GER requirement of E/CR.
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Russ (Russian) 1001 CANCELLED
CE: BEGINNING RUSSIAN I (29945)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Sci 3655
Begins August 29; Vira Zhdanovych, instructor
Introduction to Russian as it is spoken and written presently. The course acquaints students with the basic sounds and vocabulary of Russian and enables them to understand, read, and write the language and to communicate in Russian about everyday situations. It makes them aware of the relationship between culture and language. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Russ (Russian) 1002 CANCELLED
CE: BEGINNING RUSSIAN II (30058)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-5:45 p.m.; Sci 3655
Begins August 29 ; Vira Zhdanovych, instructor
Continuation of 1001. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Soc (Sociology) 1101
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (online course) (29936)
(SS; 4.0 cr)
Begins September 5; Christopher Butler, instructor
Basic concepts, theories, and methods of sociology; survey of some of the institutional areas in which sociologists specialize. Meets GER requirement of SS.
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Stat (Statistics) 1601
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (online course) (29937)
(M/SR; 4.0 cr; prereq high school higher algebra)
Begins September 5; Jon Anderson and Engin Sungur, instructors
Scope, nature, tools, language, and interpretation of elementary statistics. Descriptive statistics; graphical and numerical representation of information; measures of location, dispersion, position, and dependence; exploratory data analysis. Elementary probability theory, discrete and continuous probability models. Inferential statistics, point and interval estimation, tests of statistical hypotheses. Inferences involving one and two populations, ANOVA, regression analysis, and chi-squared tests; use of statistical computer packages. Meets GER requirement of M/SR.
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WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1224
CE: R.A.D. - BASIC PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE
(0.5 cr)
Section 1: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; first 6 weeks, August 30-October 4; Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; last week, October 11; CS 132 (29933) CLOSED
Section 2: Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; first 6 weeks, October 18-November 29 (no class on November 22); Wednesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; last week, December 6; CS 132 (32516)
Begins August 30; Jennifer Lund and Ross Tiegs, instructors
Introduces students to realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. Topics include awareness, risk reduction and avoidance, with progression to the basics of hands-on defense training.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1301
CE: BEGINNING KARATE
(0.5 cr)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; August 29-October 17; PEC 240 (29934)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; October 24-December 12; PEC 240 (29935)
Begins August 29; Timothy Kiel, instructor
Terminology, fundamentals, basic techniques of blocking, punching and kicking; also the strategies of basic attack and defense.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1303
CE: ADVANCED KARATE
(0.5 cr; prereq 1301 or instructor consent)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; August 29-October 17; PEC 240 (29777)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; October 24-December 12; PEC 240 (29783)
Begins August 29; Timothy Kiel, instructor
Continuation of Beginning Karate. Students will be given more detailed instruction in authentic karate technique. The instructor will set groundwork as students now begin training for 1st Degree Black Belt. Requirements: for those students who have attained 7th Kyu ranking or higher in Sho-tokan Karate; or those who have been recommended by the instructor to attend the advanced class because of previous Martial Arts experience.
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