Study of techniques for navigating in wilderness settings, including topographical map reading, orienteering and the use of global positioning systems. Study of alternative methods of navigation, and testing and application of skills in classroom and outdoor settings. Weekend off-campus field experience required. Course fees apply; contact minor coordinator.
Civic Engagement Development: Next Steps for Presidential Citizen Scholars
PACE-311
Average GPA: 4
Withdraw Rate: 3%
Total Enrollment: 37
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Continues building upon the concepts and strategies for civic engagement introduced in the first semester of the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program. Apply the theory and practice of active and engaged citizenship to cultivate a legacy project that will endure beyond students' time at Salisbury University. Work to address a significant community issue. Makes extensive use of the greater Salisbury community, including purposeful field trips and participation in community events. Culminates in a campus/community presentation of students' efforts.
Provides both a theoretical and data driven approach to behavioral engineering in the areas of industry, sports, education and behavior change in the areas covered under clinical psychology.
Provides the foundational knowledge of human rights development and principles as it relates to the experiences of women in the U.S. and around the globe, emphasizing the intersecting identities of gender, race and class. Examines the role of traditions and laws in maintaining systems of oppression and strategies that women have used to advance their rights. Develops and applies social work practice skills to raise awareness about human rights violations experienced by women.
Examines the role of professional social work in the area of sustainability at the local, national and global levels as sustainability is a crucial link to the attainment of environmental, economic and social justice. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, explores the environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability from theoretical and practical perspectives.
Application of planning principles and theories to real world land-use issues. Particular attention is paid to the subdivision plat review process, zoning ordinances, and the role of citizens and local government in planning. Several actual planning case studies are examined.
Translation of responsible environmental policies and principles into practical land-use regulations and local and regional planning tools. Emphasis on the landscape and land-use dimensions of environmental planning.
Designed to present the techniques used in evaluating orthopedic injuries. An in-depth analysis of injury mechanics, and the theory and application of orthopedic and neurological evaluations are included. Through lecture and laboratory opportunities, students develop a systematic approach to the evaluation process and develop accurate impressions of orthopedic injuries.
Study of human-induced threats to species and the ecosystems they depend on, and of the efforts to counteract these threats to protect and restore biological diversity across the globe.
Lecture/laboratory-based exploration of biochemical techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories. Demonstrates the relationships between the structure, interactions and functions of biomolecules and metabolic pathways.
4 hours credit Study of strategic communication principles and theoretical frameworks guiding research, design, implementation and evaluation of international public relations efforts by corporations, institutions and nongovernmental organizations.
On-site study of the literature, drama, theatre, and culture of selected countries. Field study preceded by pre-tour lectures. The objective of the course is to better understand the culture and the history of a foreign country through experimental learning and intelligent mentoring.
