Emphasizes the history and politics of imperialism from the "scramble" for Africa to decolonization. Emphasis on the interaction of African and European institutions.
Blended lecture/lab experience in experimental chemistry. Emphasis on the relationship between synthesis, instrumental methods and thermodynamic principles.
Fundamentals of public relations, including history of the field, theories of persuasion and communication, legal and ethical considerations, and the current state and future of the practice.
Introduction to common communication research methods, including: literature reviews, surveys, experiments, content analysis, rhetorical criticism, ethnography, interviews and focus groups. Students learn essential research and writing skills through projects created in areas of interest such as relationships, business, media, or advertising/public relations.
A survey of representative works of science fiction on a persistent theme or theme, such as artificial intelligence, time travel or alien cultures by major authors of the genre.
A basic introduction to interdisciplinary studies aimed at students considering the Interdisciplinary Studies Individually Designed Track. Introduces students to the fundamental tenets and values of an interdisciplinary course of study.
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the physical sciences. The course will emphasize practical applications, especially those which integrate all of the natural sciences. The course assumes an understanding of college algebra and is for elementary education majors who have not successfully completed CHEM 101.
Introductory course for non-science majors. Principles of astronomy are developed in a conceptual way. Topics covered include scale of the universe, a guide to the sky, cycles of the sun and moon, atoms and spectra, the sun and stars, structure and evolution of stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, the solar system, and life on other worlds.
Focuses on student-developed research projects that utilize the scientific method and the collection and analysis of quantitative data, especially public opinion polls. The use of computers and statistics in political science research emphasized.
Seminar and practicum focused on local environmental issue. Students will analyze the issue by doing background research and interviewing stakeholders. The seminar will culminate with a formal presentation in which students present their analysis and suggestions. Suggestions will be implemented if time and topic permits.
Overview of medical terminology by body system. Principles of decoding words by word elements (prefix, suffix, word root) and standard combining rules.
Introduces history and theory of experiential and outdoor education, including a survey of relevant literature and best practices. Includes leadership techniques, the role of risk, humankind's relationship with nature and ethics. Develop a personal philosophy of outdoor education. Required to participate in an off-campus field experience. Course fee applies.
If you can help it take ANYONE OTHER THAN Wagner. I feel getting everyone on a base level is highly important but I do not believe it is worth it without actual support especially if she makes students who she claims to like and advocate for incredibly unsupported and feel unsafe in her class.
