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3.00 Credits
An introductory liberal arts astronomy course covering the following basic concepts: gravity and other cosmic forces; planets, moons, and the solar system; nature and evolution of the sun and other stars; structure of galaxies and the universe. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or any Mathematics course numbered above 110. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the interrelationship between science and religion. The historical and present-day impact of religion on scientific discovery and practice will be covered, along with the corresponding influence of science on religious thought. Open to both science and non-science majors. (Same as Religion 201.) Credit, 3 hours.
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1.00 Credits
This course, intended primarily for freshmen, provides a basic orientation to ROTC and the U. S. Army. Course topics include the role and structure of the Army, military customs and courtesies, and basic marksmanship. Optional laboratory each week. Credit, 1 hour.
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3.00 Credits
In addition to course material studied in the regular introductory course, honors students will read extensively in current sociological literature. A seminar format will be used. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Provides immediate access to functional language skills in occupational or work place areas. Introduces vocabulary, phrases, and grammar that will enable students to participate in basic workplace conversations on specific topics. Specific features of Hispanic culture will also be introduced. Although the focus is on oral and aural skills, the course also has writing and grammar components. No previous experience with spanish is necessary. Maybe placed in form of general education requirement. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course will present an overview from a systems/ecological approach of the life cycle of human development from conception to later adulthood. The course will concentrate on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physiological theories of human behavior. Focus will be on detailing the various developmental stages of conception through young adulthood (later adolescence). The part that socioeconomic, gender, and cultural diversity plays in the normative processes of socialization of children within family contexts will also be discussed. This course is designed to familiarize the prospective social worker, psychologist, counselor, or teacher with knowledge of normative patterns of human behavior and to provide the tools to assess for appropriate individual developmental functioning of infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or 114, and Social Work 203, 204 or permission of instructor. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course that focuses on social work practice with older adults. It covers the knowledge, skills, and values needed for the effective social work practice when serving older adults and their families. The course concentrates on the bio-psycho-social-spiritual change as it occurs in the aging process. Additional thematic units will include diversity, substance abuse, neglect, and advanced directives. Credit 3, hours.
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3.00 Credits
With a focus on the generalist perspective, this course examines the individual in social systems that include family groups, community organizations, culture, and society. Human behavior within these systems and the behavior of the systems as entities are studied. Focus is on system problems such as overload within health care systems, juvenile and adult criminal systems, public school systems, etc. Further emphasis is on how these problems effect all systems globally and on the cognitive, psychological, cultural, and environmental impact of systems on individuals and the outcomes in relation to social and economic justice. Prerequisite: Biology 101 and Social Work 204, 205, or permission of instructor. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this second intervention course is theoretical approaches to group work and group dynamics. The course introduces group process and basic group skills. Various types of group therapies and alternate methods are demonstrated through lectures, demonstrations, roleplay, and participation in practice settings. Course content includes work with the following groups: minority, grief management, self help, therapy, feminist intervention, family therapy, domestic violence, and groups supporting diverse populations. Course content enables students to learn respect for diversity, confidentiality, a code of ethics, and respect for minorities. Students will learn to implement and evaluate change in organizations, communities, and the political arena in relationship to the NASW Code of Ethics. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, Social Work 203, 205, 208, and 301. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This third intervention course examines generalist social work practice with groups and large systems. Students explore specific change models while working with organizations and communities, including the global community. Organizational operations, internal functioning, and linkages with other communities are studied. Special attention is given to the role of politics; the effect of politics on social workers, clients, human services agencies, and strategies to effect change in the political arena. Students use critical thinking skills to assess, implement, and evaluate change in large groups, organizations, and communities, including the global communities. Students will further acknowledge economic, social, and political injustices and will learn to recognize and use appropriate skills to empower oppressed groups using a systems approach. Enrollment is restricted to Social Work majors. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, Social Work 203, 204, 205, 208, 301 and 302. Credit, 3 hours.
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