Spring Semester 2007
Tuesday, January 16 - Friday, May 4
Ansh (Anishinaabe) 1002 (interactive television)
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE II (46090)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1001)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11:00-11:50 a.m.; HFA 7
Begins January 16; Dan Jones
This course will continue to reinforce the conversational and writing skills which began in Ansh 1001. New vocabulary, grammatical concepts, and utilization of acquired skills will be emphasized. 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) 2002 (interactive television)
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE IV (69941)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 2001)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:00-12:50 a.m.; HFA 7
Begins January 16; Dan Jones
This course will continue to build on the advanced skills presented in ANSH 2001. The focus will be upon analysis of short stories and the delivery of oral presentations in the Anishinaabe language. 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
CE: BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY (45926)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr)
$55 materials fee; Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 2
Begins January 22; 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) 1002
CE: BEGINNING CHINESE II (46056)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1001 or #)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Sci 1020
Begins January 16; Shannon Shi
Second semester of the two-semester sequence in first-year Chinese. Designed for those who have completed first-semester Chinese or who have equivalent preparation. Introduction to additional modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures. By the end of the semester, students should be able to recognize some of the Chinese characters, write about part of them from memory, conduct simple conversations, and read simple Chinese texts on general topics. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Dnce (Dance) 1321
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN AND BALLET (67833)
(ArtP; 1.0 cr)
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m.; HFA 125
Begins January 16; Jennifer Clagett Sommers
Practice in the fundamental movement vocabulary and steps of dance with an emphasis on traditional ballet techniques and modern dance interpretations. Exploration of body awareness through improvisational exercises and compositional studies. Discussion of the cultural origins of style in dance and the role of dance in contemporary life. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Dnce (Dance) 3031
CE: ADVANCED BALLET (46069)
(ArtP; 1.0 cr; prereq 1331 or #)
Wednesdays, 4:45-6:15 p.m.; HFA 125
Begins January 17; Jennifer Clagett Sommers
An advanced level study of ballet technique with focus on the fine tuning of physical and performing skills. Appropriate for upper level students. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Ed (Education) 1011
CE: BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I (69042)
(FL; 3.0 cr; preference given to seniors and LAHS, Sociology, Psychology and Education majors; Continuing Education consent required)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; IH 112
Begins January 16 ; 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 (45925)
(FL; 3.0 cr; prereq 1011)
Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; IH 112
Begins January 22 ; 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
CE: ENGLISH IN THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (69133)
(2.0 cr)
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.;
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; HFA 23
Begins January 16; 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) 2011
CE: INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE I (66586)
(FL; 3.0 cr; prereq 1012 or #)
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; IH 112
Begins January 22 ; Tim Poore
Students develop a working vocabulary of conceptually based signs. Emphasis is on receptive as well as expressive abilities. Students continue to 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 will be evaluated. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Engl (English) 1011
COLLEGE WRITING (online course) (45756)
(CW; 4.0 cr)
Begins January 16; 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
Hist (History) 3452
MINNESOTA HISTORY (online course) (45947)
(Hist; 4.0 cr)
Begins January 16; 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
Hum (Humanities) 1105 << NEW COURSE >>
CE: ITALIAN CINEMA (67856)
(IP; 3.0 cr)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Sci 2190
Begins January 16; Viktor Berberi
Study of Italian cinema from the silent era to the present, focusing on significant genres and directors, as well as on critical approaches to film studies. Taught in English; all films have English subtitles. Meets GER requirement of IP.
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1041
CE: HEALTH SCIENCES TERMINOLOGY (45761)
(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) 1302
CE: DAKOTA LANGUAGE II (45927)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1301 or placement or #)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 p.m.; HFA 18
Begins January 16; Clifford Canku
A continuation of 1301 with greater emphasis on conversation and culture. Meets GER requirement of FL.
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1341
CE: INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (69053)
(HDiv; 3.0 cr)
Mondays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; IH 113
Begins January 22 ; Patrick Murphy
Examination of historic and contemporary world religions. Focus on eight religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and their component elements of creed, cult, code, community, and canon. Exploration of other religious traditions including Native American, African, goddess, earth-based, and New Age. Meets GER requirement of HDiv.
Ital (Italian) 1302
CE: BEGINNING ITALIAN II (45854)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1301 or placement or #)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:30-4:35 p.m.; Sci 2190
Begins January 17; Viktor Berberi
Continuation of 1301. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Mgmt (Management) 1301 << NEW COURSE >>
CE: LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (online course) (67857)
(SS; 4.0 cr; prereq high school civics)
Begins January 16 ; Theodora D. Economou
This course covers the regulatory environment of business, including constitutional authority, administrative law, business crimes and torts, competition and sales in the marketplace, agency and employment law, business forms and capitalization. Meets GER requirement of SS.
Pol (Political Science) 1401
WORLD POLITICS (online course) (46042)
(IP; 4.0 cr)
Begins January 16; Seung-Ho Joo
Modern and contemporary international systems from the 17th century to the present. The basic concepts and issues in international relations such as national power, national interests, the balance of power, foreign policy formulation, international conflict and cooperation, interdependence, international law, and the new world order. Meets GER requirement of IP. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Psy (Psychology) 1061 << NEW COURSE >>
Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent (67457)
(SS; 4.0 cr; prereq Psy 1051 Introduction to Psychology or instructor consent)
Begins January 16; Katherine Benson
Theory, data, and research about human development from birth through adolescence. Prenatal and physical development as well as perceptual, cognitive, language, personality, emotional, and social development. Multicultural/global perspective included. Designed for students aiming for teacher certification. Meets GER requirement of SS.
Russ (Russian) 1001 CANCELLED
CE: BEGINNING RUSSIAN I (45951)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Hum 12
Begins January 16; Vira Zhdanovych
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 (45948)
(FL; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 p.m.; HFA 23
Begins January 16; Vira Zhdanovych
Continuation of 1001. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Soc (Sociology) 1101
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (online course) (45937)
(SS; 4.0 cr)
Begins January 16; 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
Spch (Speech Communications) 3411
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION THEORY AND RESEARCH (69131)
(HDiv; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-2:40 p.m.; IH 115
Begins January 16; Penny Schmidgall
Study of intercultural communication from an interpersonal and group perspective.
Meets GER requirement of HDiv.
Stat (Statistics) 1601
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (online course) (45757)
(M/SR; 4.0 cr; prereq high school higher algebra)
Begins January 16; 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
CE: R.A.D. - BASIC PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE (45929)
(0.5 cr)
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; first 6 weeks, January 17-February 21; Wednesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; last week, February 28; CS 132
Begins January 17; 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. This course is open to females only.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1301
CE: BEGINNING KARATE
(0.5 cr)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; January 16-February 27; PEC 240 (45930)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; March 13-May 1; PEC 240 (45931)
Begins January 16 and March 13; 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
CE: ADVANCED KARATE
(0.5 cr; prereq 1301 or #)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; January 17-February 28; PEC 240 (45782)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; March 14-May 2; PEC 240 (45783)
Begins January 16 and March 13; 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) 2324
CE: ADVANCED R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE SYSTEM) (66413)
(1.0 cr; prereq 1224)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; CS 132; meets January 17-April 11 (no class March 14)
Begins January 17; Jennifer Lund and Ross Tiegs
Builds on self-defense techniques and awareness, prevention and avoidance strategies learned in basic R.A.D., adding defenses against the edged weapon and firearm. Covers more prone defense strategies, multiple subject encounters, and low and diffused light simulation exercises. This course is open to females only.
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