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3.00 Credits
Terrorism is a topic of growing concern for those working in law enforcement agencies, as well as for ordinary citizens. This course examines the general concept of terrorism, along with reviewing particular incidents of international and domestic terrorism. The course will include a study of the historical and social contexts of terrorism, and students will be expected to analyze contemporary terrorists, their tactics, and their reasons for committing violence. In addition, the course will discuss counterterroism measures and policies.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on understanding the psychological processes underlying eating behavior. Topics studied will include: food choice, the development of food preferences, motivation to eat, cultural influences on eating patterns, weight regulation and the relationship between eating and mental health. Students will have the opportunity to modify their own eating behavior during the course. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
Winning, losing, success, and failure all reveal their own set of characteristics. The big decision we make in life is which traits we choose to embrace and make our own. In this class students study the habits of people who are champions at the game of life and learn how to model those winning traits. If you want to become more effective, get more focused in you academic work, experience lower levels of stress, and set yourself on a path toward personal success, then this class is for you. Students are required to 1) exhibit knowledge of modeling a performance task, 2) catch and correct negative self -talk, 3) build positive self-talk, 4) develop sound routines for their most important work, and 5) develop a context-based model of success as a culminating activity
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3.00 Credits
Men's health and health issues are a concern of men and health care providers. Men are living longer and want to remain healthy over their lifetimes. For healthy aging, a man must develop good life-style habits while young. Some of the topics include healthy living, sexuality (puberty, sexually transmetted infections, infertility, fatherhood, healthy relationships and mental health, cancers, cardiovascular wellness, and the mid-life crisis.
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3.00 Credits
The specific habitats, physical factors affecting distribution, and behavioral habits of the Steelhead Rainbow Trout will be considered. Conservation efforts are necessary to insure and maintain this fine freshwater fish. In this regard, effective, but conservative, capture and handling techniques will be employed. Basic "fishing facts" will be examined and applied. The concept of "structure fishing" wibe emphasized. The techniques, tools, and methods of bait presentation will be analyzed in detail. A prolonged field trip of about three weeks is part of the course. Students will be expected to become familiar with the natural history of the area. The student is responsible for additional travel, lodging, and food costs. Permission of the instructor is required.
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3.00 Credits
Computer spreadsheet programs have many applications across numerous disciplines. This course is a continuation of GS 105, Advanced Spreadsheet Applications I. Included will be a review of spreadsheet techniques covered in GS 105 along with an in-depth study of the more advanced features of Excel, including application development, designing custom forms, and using Solver and Pivot tables. Students will be required to participate in a scheduled computer lab in which they will work on various required assignments. Class will be held in the computer classroom. The course may not be applied to any major or minor. Prerequisite: GS 105, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This is a travel/study course to Nepal, a predominantly Hindu and Buddhist country. There, religion, art, architecture and culture are intertwined. On our way to Nepal we will spend several days in Delhi, India, where the historical mix of Hindu and Muslim cultures is everywhere. We will visit some of the major religious sites valued by these cultures and study the visual manifestations (art) that make these beliefs come alive for practices. Other excursions will give students a more complete sense of the daily life of Nepalese and Indians. Assignments include readings, daily reflective journals, and an end-of-term public presentation. Please contact the professors for travel and financial requirements. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing preferred.
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3.00 Credits
Although technical skills are important for career success, the total image projected by candidates can often overshadow even the best of skills. This course is designed to prepare students for success in today's business environment. Learning how to navigate the corporate culture that will enhance interpersonal relationships.
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3.00 Credits
This travel course will provide students the opportunity to experince other cultures by visiting countries within the European Union. The course will include visits to businesses, governmental institutions and artistic centers. Assignments will incude the role of the Euopean Union in the current political and economic arenas. The tentative itinerary will include visits in Brussels, Paris, Strasbourgh and London.
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12.00 Credits
This course is for students enrolled in an approved J-term, summer, semester, or academic year study abroad program, including study through Mount Mercy's exchange partnerships, through a study abroad provider, or through a foreign insitution. A required pre-departure orientation is included in the course. Credit hours will be adjusted based on completed work and transferred from the host institution abroad.
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