Fall Semester 2008
August 27 - December 12, 2008
Ansh (Anishinaabe) 1001 (interactive television)
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE (58417)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-7:50 p.m., HFA 7; Dan Jones
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
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE III (58418)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq Ansh 1002) Mondays-Thursdays, 12:00-12:50 p.m., HFA 7; Dan Jones
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
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY (54222)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr; max 6.0 cr)
$55 student art materials fee; Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 14 & 15; Theresa Peper
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.
ArtS (Studio Art) 1002 CLOSED
VISUAL STUDIES FOR NON-MAJORS: DIGITALLY ASSISTED DESIGN (58188)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr; max 6.0 cr; no elective cr for ArtS majors or minors)
$15 student art materials fee; Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 26; Jessica Larson
Development of skills necessary to produce digital imagery, including fundamental aesthetic concerns (compostiton, color theory, mark-making, etc.) and knowledge of digital media with emphasis on the technical, conceptual, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of digital imaging as an artistic medium. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Chn (Chinese) 1001
BEGINNING CHINESE I (54290)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Sci 4655; 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.
Ed (Education) 1011
BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I (54220)
(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 101; Tim Poore
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
BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE II (54336)
(FL; 3.0 cr; prereq 1011) Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; IH 101; Tim Poore
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
ENGLISH IN THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (54342)
(2.0 cr) Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Hum 11; Nancy Pederson
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
INTRODUCTION TO DEAF EDUCATION (53908)
(Hum; 2.0 cr) Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; IH 101; Tim Poore
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
COLLEGE WRITING (online course) (54058)
(CW; 4.0 cr) Matt Conner
Practice in expressive and analytical writing, with special emphasis on the multi-source essay. Meets GER requirement of CW. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Engl (English) 2121
TOPICS IN WRITING: INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING (online course) (54354)
(ArtP; 4.0 cr; prereq 1011 or equiv) Chrissy Kolaya
Introduction to the basic elements of creative writing, including exploration of poetry, story, and journal writing. Practice with techniques such as dialogue, description, voice, and style. Meets GER requirement of ArtP. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Hist (History) 3452
MINNESOTA HISTORY (online course) (54592)
(Hist; 4.0 cr) Stephen Gross
Examination of the social, cultural, and political history of Minnesota; emphasis on ethnicity, political radicalism, and rural life. Meets GER requirement of Hist. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1041
HEALTH SCIENCES TERMINOLOGY (53992)
(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) 1042
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCELLENCE (58550)
(SS; 4.0 cr)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:40 a.m.; IH 111; Kevin Stefanek
Intervention strategies for enhancing performance in life settings as diverse as academics, career, athletics, performing arts, and interpersonal relations. Psychological theories and research pertaining to the strategies are also covered. Meets GER requirement of SS.
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1301
DAKOTA LANGUAGE I (54224)
(FL; 4.0 cr)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 p.m.; HFA 18; Clifford Canku
An introduction to speaking, writing and reading Dakota language and an overview of Dakota culture. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Ital (Italian) 1301
BEGINNING ITALIAN I (54092)
(FL; 4.0 cr)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:30-4:35 p.m.; Sci 4655; Viktor Berberi
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.
Ital (Italian) 1321
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I (54578)
(IP; 4.0 cr; 1302 or instructor consent)
times/days/room TBA; Viktor Berberi
Continued development of listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills; review of the fundamental elements of the Italian language. Emphasis on authentic cultural and literary texts appropriate to this level. Meets GER requirement of IP.
Mus (Music) 3051
PIANO PEDAGOGY I (56756)
(ArtP; 2.0 cr; prereq 1200 or instructor consent)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 185; Kay Carlson
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) (54002)
(E/CR; 4.0 cr) Greg Thorson
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.
http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Pol (Poltical Science) 1301
COMPARATIVE POLITICS (online course) (57771)
(IP; 4.0 cr)
D. Christopher Brooks
Examines the nature of political authority, experience of social revolution, and achievement of economic transformation in the context of politics and government in selected countries around the world. Meets GER requirement of IP
Psy (Psychology) 1051
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (online course) (54352)
(SS; 4.0 cr) Dennis Stewart
An introduction to the science of the mind and behavior. Topics include history of psychology, research methods, biological bases for behavior, life span development, sensation and perception, learning, cognitive and social processes, personality, psychotherapy, and applications of psychology. Meets GER requirement of SS.
http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Soc (Sociology) 1101
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (online course) (54232)
(SS; 4.0 cr) Christopher Butler
Basic concepts, theories, and methods of sociology; survey of some of the institutional areas in which sociologists specialize. Meets GER requirement of SS. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Stat (Statistics) 1601
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (online course) (54234)
(M/SR; 4.0 cr; prereq high school higher algebra)
Jon Anderson and Engin Sungur
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. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1224
R.A.D. - BASIC PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE
(0.5 cr; max 1.0 cr)
Section 1 (1st half of semester): Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; August 27-October 17; PEC 240 (54226)
Section 2 (2nd half of semester): Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; October 22-December 12; PEC 240 (54328)
Jennifer Lund and Ross Tiegs
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
BEGINNING KARATE
(0.5 cr; max 3.0 cr)
Section 1 (1st half of semester): Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; August 27-October 17; PEC 240 (54228)
Section 2 (2nd half of semester): Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; October 22-December 12; PEC 240 (54230)
Timothy Kiel
Terminology, fundamentals, basic techniques of blocking, punching and kicking; also the strategies of basic attack and defense.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1303
ADVANCED KARATE
(0.5 cr; max 3.0 cr; prereq 1301 or instructor consent)
Section 1 (1st half of semester): Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; August 27-October 17; PEC 240 (53994)
Section 2 (2nd half of semester): Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; October 22-December 12; PEC 240 (54006)
Timothy Kiel
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.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1305
BEGINNING TAEKWONDO (56799)
(1.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:00-3:50; PEC 240; Kevin Stefanek
Section 2 (2nd half of semester):Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:00-3:50; PEC 240; Kevin Stefanek
Philosophy of the martial arts. Basic stances and blocking, kicking, and striking techniques, terminology, footwork and sparring fundamentals.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1307
ADVANCED TAEKWONDO (xxxxx)
(0.5 cr)
Section 1 (1st half of semester):Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-4:50; PEC 240; Kevin Stefanek
Section 2 (2nd half of semester):Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-4:50; PEC 240; Kevin Stefanek
Philosophy of the martial arts. Basic stances and blocking, kicking, and striking techniques, terminology, footwork and sparring fundamentals.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 2321
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (54662)
(2.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursday, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; 1st half of semester: August 27-October 17; Regional Fitness Center - gym floor; Tammy Salonen
Study of the principles and foundation of group exercise leadership and instruction and the development and progression of all components of an exercise program including movements, choreography, health screening and assessments, and prevention of injuries common to an exercise program. Preparation for national certification examinations in aerobics instruction.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 2331
PERSONAL TRAINING PREPARATION (54664)
(2.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursday, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; 2nd half of semester: October 22-December 12; Regional Fitness Center - gym floor; Tammy Salonen
Concepts, theory, practice, and research in personal training and conditioning. Basic anatomy and physiology, principles of strength training, overview of training equipment, fitness assessments, designing individual exercise programs, legal liabilities, national certifications, and review of research. Preparation for national certification examinations in the areas of personal training and strength conditioning.
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