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Fall 2008 Credit Course Information


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NSD 225 Nutrition in Health (3)

 
 

W 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24491 Nicholson

Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24822 Nicholson

 

Nutrient requirements, functions, and sources. Interrelationships and application to food selection for healthy individuals. Weight control, sports nutrition and dietary supplements are discussed. Students cannot receive credit for both NHM 225 and NHM 227.


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OGL 300 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (3)
Accelerated format
SaSu 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meets 9/6-7; continues online until 10/24.
Sec. U020 Class #24826 Sonneborn

Introduction to leadership and managerial opportunities and challenges in for-profit businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies, providing a foundation for the role and function of the leader within an organizational ecosystem, addressing individual assessment and skill development, formation of teams, organizational structuring and culture, human resource management, regulatory and legal compliance, diversity, communications, social responsibility and ethics, financial sustainability, decision-making and problem-solving. Explores uncertainty, drivers of change, chaos, value creation, and other challenges from the perspective of learning organizations.

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PAF 420 Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Skills (3)
Accelerated format
F 6-9 p.m. Sa 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meets 9/19-10/11. Fee $35.
Sec. U060 Class #24107 Staff

Enhanced communication skills to interact more effectively and solve problems creatively. Emphasizing reflective listening, problem solving, assertion, and managing conflicts among needs and values. Presenting theories demonstrating skill, practice, and critique.

PDC 201 Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Ethics (3)
W 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20527 Bowler/Grobosky

Examine definitions and sources of law and organization of judicial system. Representative substantive areas of law covered to develop case analysis, legal thinking, and writing. Codes of professional ethics for lawyers and non-lawyers also explored.

PDC 202 Legal Research and Legal Writing (4)
MW 3:45-5:05 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20528 Cantone

Fact analysis, issue spotting, and legal problems involving statutes, digests, and case law. Assigned library research problems. Prepare law office memoranda, legal briefs, and other common legal documents. Computer literacy highly recommended. Prerequisite: WRT 205 or equivalent.

PDC 301 Tort Law (3)
M 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20529 Snyder

Overview of the principles of tort law covering intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, and defamation. Elements of causes of action, defenses, and the role of the legal assistant are examined.

PDC 305 Property and Real Estate (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #20530 Leasure

Common law real property, deeds and conveyances, liens and encumbrances, easements and restrictive covenants, and conditional estates. Also leases, recording acts, brokers, contracts, title examination, title policies and surveys, and preparation of transactional documents.

PDC 331 Environmental Law (3)
W 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24802 Brickwedde

Federal and state law and procedures addressing air and water pollution, toxic substances, solid waste, and nuclear hazards. Municipal land use considerations. Emphasis on preparation, compliance, and litigation issues. Prerequisite: PDC 201.

PDC 407 Intellectual Property (3)
Th 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24803 Habelt

Patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection. Distinctions between forms of intellectual property and statutory and common law methods of enforcing rights. Emphasis on practical maintenance, research, emerging technologies, materials preparation, and litigation processes. Prerequisite: PDC 201.

PED 200 Step Aerobics (1)
TTh 5:10-6:05 p.m. Fee $30.
Sec. M015 Class #15443 Staff

Telephone department at 315-443-9696 for description.

PED 200 Ice Hockey (1)
TTh 5:40-6:30 p.m. Fee $75.
Sec. M024 Class #15475 Staff

Telephone department at 315-443-9696 for description.

PED 200 Intermediate Figure Skating (1)
M 5:40-6:30 p.m. Fee $75.
Sec. M025 Class #16214 Staff

Telephone department at 315-443-9696 for description.

PED 214 Snorkeling (1)
W 7-9 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #14986 Staff

Introduction to the underwater world. Use of mask, snorkel, and fins; other snorkeling skills. Individuals who take this class should be able to swim at an intermediate level. Course fee.

PED 217 Lifeguarding (1)
M 7-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15463 Staff

Designed to train individuals in all areas necessary to be considered a knowledgeable and capable lifeguard. Red Cross certification available.

PED 221 Scuba (1)

 

T 7:10-10:10 p.m. Fee $189.
Sec. M001 Class #14991 Staff

T 7:10-10:10 p.m. Fee $189.
Sec. M002 Class #16229 Staff

 

Basic skills and knowledge, from use of equipment to the physiology of diving. Participants must be able to swim at an intermediate level. Certification available.

PED 223 Underwater Photography (1)
W 7-9 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15001 Staff

Introduces certified scuba divers to the skills and techniques of underwater photography. Course fee. Prerequisite: PED 221 or certification.

PED 225 Advanced Scuba (1)
T 7-10 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15006 Staff

For basic open-water scuba divers. Develops knowledge, mental attitude, and physical skills. Scuba fee. Prerequisite: PED 221 or certification.

PED 258 Rugby (1)
TTh 5-6 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15011 Staff

Develops skills and tactics, including ball possession, field position, kicking, and passing.

PED 262 Gymnastics (1)
T 6-8 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15081 Staff

Basic skills and understanding. Includes use of apparatus, tumbling, and basic movement skills.

PED 263 Self Defense for Women (1)

 

M 6:30-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15088 Staff

T 6:30-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #15091 Staff

 

Identifying factors that increase the risk of being assaulted, including physical surroundings, demeanor, clothes, etc. Strategies for reducing those risks discussed and practiced. Means of dealing with different levels of intensity of assaults without escalating violence. Physical defense techniques.

PED 264 Beginning Karate(1)

 

T 8-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15098 Staff

Th 6:30-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #15101 Staff

 

Fundamentals, including flexibility and strength training, self-discipline, and confidence through practical applications. For men and women. No experience required.

PED 265 Intermediate Karate (1)
Th 7:50-9:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15108 Staff

Advanced instruction. Sparring and other upper-level material. Prerequisite: PED 264 or instructor consent.

PED 266 Advanced Karate (1)
Th 7:50-9:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15113 Staff

Upper-level training in martial arts. Prerequisite: PED 265 or instructor consent.

PED 277 Advanced Tennis (1)
Th 7-8:30 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15133 Staff

Game strategies and advanced skill development for those who wish to participate in high-level competition.

PED 278 Beginning Fencing (1)

 

W 8-10 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #16581 Staff

W 7-9 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #16898 Staff

 

Develops basic skills and knowledge.

PED 289 Backpacking (1)
T 7-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #15160 Staff

Course study and practical field experience. Develops skills and knowledge to enhance enjoyment of the outdoors. No previous outdoor camping/hiking experience needed. Course fee.

PHI 171 Critical Thinking (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #13167 Parkinson

Presentation and evaluation of reasoning, including arguments, explanations, and the justification of decisions. Topics of current social and ethical interest will serve as examples, with one topic selected for extended study.

PHI 191 Ethics and Value Theory (3)
M 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #13115 Staff

Foundations of ethical and moral evaluation. Major figures in the history of ethical theory. Recommended for first-year students and sophomores. Credit will not be given for both PHI 191 and PHI 209.

PHI 393 Contemporary Ethics (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24100 Staff

Selected problems and trends in twentieth-century ethical philosophy. Consideration of such problems as these: Are ethical beliefs relative? Are there rational foundations for ethical belief? What do such terms as "good," "right," and "just" mean? PHI 191 and one other philosophy course recommended.

PSC 121 American National Government and Politics (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24104 Staff

American political institutions. Basic principles embedded in structure and practices of American government. Practical consequences of this political system for the citizen. Credit is given for PSC 121 or PSC 129, but not both.

PSY 205 Foundations of Human Behavior (3)
W 6-9:10 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #12749 Staff

Fundamental principles of mental life and human behavior. Significance of psychology in human relationships and self-understanding.

PSY 313 Introduction to Research Methodology (3)
M 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24105 Staff

Logic and methods of psychological research. Development of research questions, selection of appropriate methods, and interpretation of results. Statistical background not needed. Prerequisite: PSY 205.

PSY 446 Pediatric Psychology (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24590 Staff

Interdisciplinary course addressing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functioning and development as related to health and illness issues in children, adolescents, and families. Prerequisite: PSY 205, PSY 335 or instructor consent.

PTG 255 Figure Drawing (2-3)
M 7-10 p.m. Fee $50.
Sec. U001 Class #24201 Sickler

Human figure as subject and tool for drawing ideas. Figure composition, historical significance, drawing media. Prerequisite: FND 114.

PTG 555 Drawing Research (2-3)
M 7-10 p.m. Fee $50.
Sec. U001 Class #24202 Sickler

Drawing as an expressive and creative art form. Prerequisite: PTG 455, 456.


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