Spring Semester 2008
Tuesday, January 22 - Friday, May 9
Ansh (Anishinaabe) 1002 (interactive television)
INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE II (47274)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1001)
Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:00-7:50 p.m.; HFA 7;
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.)
ArtS (Studio Art) 1500 CLOSED
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY (46878)
(ArtP; 3.0 cr)
$55 student art materials fee; Mondays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; HFA 15;
Therese 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.
Chn (Chinese) 1002
BEGINNING CHINESE II (46956)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1001 or #)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; Sci 3655;
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) 1331
BALLET I (91246)
(ArtP; 1.0 cr)
Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.; HFA 125; Jennifer Clagett Sommers
A basic study of ballet including its vocabulary, technique, and history. Appropriate for beginning-level students or students who have completed Dnce 1321 or 1322. Meets GER requirement of ArtP.
Dnce (Dance) 2011 CLOSED
DANCE IN SOCIETY (54892)
(HDiv; 4.0 cr)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2:15-3:20 p.m.; HFA 23; Jennifer Clagett Sommers
Through a broad, cross-cultural survey of the different ways in which dance functions in the modern world, students gain an appreciation of the way this art form reflects social and historical experiences. Includes lectures, readings, and opportunities to see dance through videos, observations, and live performances. Meets GER requirement of HDiv.
Ed (Education) 1011 CLOSED
BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I (91540)
(FL; 3.0 cr; preference given to seniors and LAHS, Sociology, Psychology and Education majors; Continuing Education consent required)
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; IH 113; 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 CLOSED
BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE II (46876)
(FL; 3.0 cr; prereq 1011)
Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; IH 113; 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 (92240)
(2.0 cr) Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.; IH 217; 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) 1022 <NEW>
PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH (92202)
(1.0 cr)
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.; IH 217; Nancy Pederson
This course is intended for non-native speakers of English who would
like to improve the clarity of their English oral production. The course will include topics such as consonant and vowel sound production; stress, rhythm and intonation; word stress; phrasing, pausing and linking.
Ed (Education) 1112
READING WITH DEAF LEARNERS (89473)
(2.0 cr)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; IH 113;
Tim Poore
Methods and strategies used to teach deaf learners to read. Understanding how deaf learners achieve reading success. Assessment of reading problems in deaf children and selection of appropriate reading materials for deaf learners.
Ed (Education) 2102
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (online course) (91140) <NEW>
(IP; 2.0 cr; S-N only)
Pamela Solvie
Introduction to the teaching profession through application of a global perspective to the study of issues in education. It is recommended that this course be completed in combination with a preprofessional field experience in another country such as ED 2112 - International Practicum in Elementary Education, or ED 2113 - International Practicum in Secondary Education through the University of Minnesota, Morris. Meets GER requirement of IP. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Engl (English) 1011 CLOSED
COLLEGE WRITING (online course) (46584)
(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
Geog (Geography) 2001
PROBLEMS IN GEOGRAPHY (91541)
(Envt; 4.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:00-6:40 p.m.; IH 101; Steve Gross
Basic concepts and questions in the field of geography. The terminology and approaches of geographical inquiry and analysis, with emphasis on the spatial patterns and arrangements of human interaction with the landscape and the production of geographical knowledge. Meets GER requirement of Envt.
Hist (History) 3459 CLOSED
VARIABLE TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY: LEWIS AND CLARK: AN AMERICAN ODYSSEY (online course) (89912)
(Hist; 4.0 cr)
J. Wendel Cox
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.
http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 1041
HEALTH SCIENCES TERMINOLOGY (46594)
(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
DAKOTA LANGUAGE II (46880)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1301 or placement or #)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:40 p.m.; Hum 11;
Clifford Canku
A continuation of 1301 with greater emphasis on conversation and culture. Meets GER requirement of FL.
Ital (Italian) 1302
BEGINNING ITALIAN II (46764)
(FL; 4.0 cr; prereq 1301 or placement or #)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 3:30-4:35 p.m.; Sci 2185;
Viktor Berberi
Continuation of 1301. Meets GER requirement of FL.
IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) 2016
PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR THE ESL STUDENT (91656)
(4.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:00-1:40 p.m.; HFA 23; Penny Schmidgall
Activities, assignments, and exercises related to public speaking in a variety of speech settings designed to lessen the communication challenges for the ESL student.
Ital (Italian) 1311
MODERN ITALY THROUGH LITERATURE AND FILM (89474)
(Hum; 3.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.; Sci 3665;
Viktor Berberi
Examination of the political, social, and cultural transformations of
Italy from its unification in the second half of the 19th century to
contemporary issues of immigration and multiculturalism as reflected in
literature and film. Topics include the unification and forging a new
national identity; life under Fascism; the Resistance and post-war
period; the "southern question"; the "economic miracle" of the 1960s; recent immigration and current cultural transformations. Meets GER requirement of Hum.
Mgmt (Management) 1301 CLOSED
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (online course) (47144)
(SS; 4.0 cr; prereq high school civics)
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 CLOSED
WORLD POLITICS (online course) (46944)
(IP; 4.0 cr)
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 CANCELLED
INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT (online course) (47122)
(SS; 4.0 cr; prereq Psy 1051 Introduction to Psychology or instructor consent)
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.
Soc (Sociology) 1101 CLOSED
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (online course) (46892)
(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
Spch (Speech) 2301
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR MANAGERS (91657)
(E/CR; 4.0 cr)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:00-11:40 a.m.; Hum 5; Penny Schmidgall
Study and application of theories of motivation to develop skills to become a successful member of a management team. Topics will include: labor/management relations, organizational constraints, goal setting and team cohesion. For the non-major. Meets GER requirement of E/CR.
Stat (Statistics) 1601
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (online course) (46586)
(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, NOVA, regression analysis, and chi-squared tests; use of statistical computer packages. Meets GER requirement of M/SR.
http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
Stat (Statistics) 3601
DATA ANALYSIS (online course) (47294)
(M/SR; 4.0 cr;
prereq 1601 or 2601 or 2611 or instr consent)
Jon Anderson and Engin Sungur
Nature and objectives of statistical data analysis, exploratory and confirmatory data analysis techniques. Some types of statistical procedures; formulation of models, examination of the adequacy of the models. Some special models; simple regression, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, use of statistical omputer packages. Meets GER requirement of M/SR. http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1205
LIFEGUARD TRAINING (92727)
(0.5 cr; prereq
instr consent, must be 15 years of age by the end of course and pass a
swimming test)
Second half of term (March 25-May 8): Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; RFC pool; Tammy Salonen
Provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to become American Red Cross certified Lifeguards. Lifeguards are trained to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Lifeguard Training Certificate includes certification in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 1224
R.A.D. - BASIC PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE
(0.5 cr)
Section 1: Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; first 6 weeks, January 23-February 27; Wednesday, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; last week, March 5; CS 132; Jennifer Lund and Ross Tiegs (46882) CLOSED
Section 2: 2nd half of semester: March 26-May 7; Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; CS 132; Jennifer Lund and Ross Tiegs (92533)
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
BEGINNING KARATE
(0.5 cr)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; January 22-March 11; PEC 240 (46886)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; March 25-May 6; PEC 240 (46886)
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; prereq 1301 or #)
Section 1: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; January 22-March 11; PEC 240 (46636)
Section 2: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; March 25-May 6; PEC 240 (46638)
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 <NEW>
BEGINNING TAEKWONDO (92209)
(1.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:00-4:50; CS 132; 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 (91538)
(2.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; 1st half of semester: January 22-March 13; 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) 2324 CLOSED
ADVANCED R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE SYSTEM) (47116)
(1.0 cr; prereq 1224)
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; CS 132; meets January 23-April 16 (no class March 19)
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.
WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 2331
PERSONAL TRAINING PREPARATION (91539)
(2.0 cr) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-3:40 p.m.; 2nd half of semester: March 25-May 8; 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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