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May Session 2009
Monday, May 18-Friday, June 5

On-Campus

Anth (Anthropology) 2101
Physical Anthropology (96634)
(Sci-L; 4.0 cr) Lecture: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; IH 114
Lab: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.; IH 3; R. Dean
Prehistoric human life and culture. Processes of human evolution. The fossil record linking anatomically modern humans with our earliest hominoid ancestors. Human and other primate evolution and genetics. Includes a 90-minute lab session to be scheduled.

Ed (Education) 2101/2111
Foundations and Issues in Education/Tutor-Aide Practicum (96697/96698)
Ed 2101 - 1.0 cr; Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Friday, June 5, 10:00-2:00 p.m.; Edu 102; Page
History, philosophy, and purposes of American education; teaching as a profession; issues and trends in education today; career opportunity and certification requirements in education.
Ed 2111 - 1.0 cr; Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m.; Edu 102 and Friday, June 5, 9:00-10:00 a.m.; Edu 102; Page
Students complete 30 hours of preprofessional field experience in the schools.

Ed (Education) 2301
Environmental Science and Place-Based Education (96603)
(Envt; 4.0 cr) May 18-29 class meets 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (near Fergus Falls); from June 1-5 class meets at UMM; Edu 102; Marxen
Study of the topics, issues, and concepts of environmental science and place-based education while working with environmental specialists and interacting with elementary students at a wetland learning center.

ESci (Environmental Science) 1131
Renewable Energy with Biomass Gasification
(Sci-L; 3.0 cr; prereq Math 0901 or placement beyond Math 0901 using ACT/placement exam or #) Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; classroom and lab locations will be listed in the course syllabus; Pappenfus and Cotter
Principles of biomass gasification with a focus on chemical, biological, and economic considerations of biomass energy production. Features hands-on training in chemistry and biomass with classroom and lab activities.(ask about full scholarships for this course)
Apply online: http://www.morris.umn.edu/cerp/biomass/

Mus (Music) 1043
American Jazz Styles (96601)
(FA; 4.0 cr) Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; HFA 185; J. Carlson
Development and analysis of the New Orleans dixieland, ragtime, stride, boogie-woogie, Chicago dixieland, swing, bop, cool, funky, progressive, third-stream, free form, and fusion jazz styles. Introductory course to help non-music majors become familiar with and appreciate this art form.

Pol (Political Science) 3461
Diplomatic Negotiations (96635)
(IP; 4.0 cr) Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; IH 217; Joo
This course focuses on the origins and nature of modern diplomacy and the art of diplomatic negotiations. The course consists of three components: (1) the theory and practice of diplomatic negotiation; (2) negotiating styles; and (3) simulation of diplomatic negotiations (bilateral and multilateral negotiations, international conference, summitry, and mediation). This course is unique in that almost half of the course will be devoted to simulations/mock conferences and that students will gain first-hand knowledge of and valuable insights into diplomacy and negotiation through simulation.

Stat (Statistics) 3501
Survey Sampling (96602)
(M/SR; 4.0 cr; prereq 1601 or 2601 or #)
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Sci 3550; Kim
Introduction to basic concepts and theory of designing surveys. Topics include sample survey designs including simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling, systemic sampling, multistage and two-phase sampling including ratio and regression estimation, Horvitz-Thomson estimation, questionnaire design, non-sampling errors, missing value-imputation method, sample size estimation, and other topics related to practical conduct of surveys.

WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 2333
The Story of Sports (96793)
(SS; 4.0 cr) Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon; PEC 250; DeVries
Sports have become an important way to view and understand the broad developments of society in the 20th century. Many of these developments have been presented in the form of movies, music, poetry, short stories, novels, and stories handed down through the generations. Study these developments, how they are told through stories, and how sports can be useful for examining 20th century society and culture.

WSS (Wellness and Sport Science) 3121
Advanced Prevention and Care of Therapeutic Exercise Design (96988)
(3.0 cr) Lecture: Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:30 a.m.; PEC 251
Lab: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; room TBA; Bowman
This course will examine the fundamentals, specific exercises, and design of therapeutic exercise programs for athletic injuries.  Students will engage in lecture and laboratory modules.  Students should wear exercise clothes to each class for participation in laboratory exercises.  Students will be graded on lecture examinations and class projects.