UNL Course Descriptions

(Exploratory Course List)

ACCT 201 Introductory Accounting I (3 cr ea) Prereq:
Sophomore standing and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Develops fundamentals of accounting, reporting, and analysis
that are helpful in understanding financial, managerial, and
business concepts and practices, and provides the foundation
for many advanced courses in the College.

AECN 141 Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture
(3 cr I, II) Lec 3. Prereq: Not recommended for students who
have math entrance deficiencies.
Introductory course on the basic principles of agricultural
economics. Production economics, principles of supply and
demand, resource economics, world food situation, marketing
of agricultural products, and agricultural public policy.

AGEN 112 [ES] 112. Engineering in Agricultural and Biological
Systems (AGEN 112) (2 cr ) Lec 2. Prereq: BSEN/AGEN
100.
Introduction to the fields of biological systems and agricultural
engineering. Problem solving techniques and procedures through
the use of spreadsheets, symbolic processors, and graphical methods.
Emphasis on problem/solution communications with topics
and problems from agricultural and biological systems.

AGRI 103 Introduction to Agricultural and Natural
Resource Systems (LIBR 110A, NRES 103) (3 cr I, II) Lec
2, rct 1.
Agricultural and natural resource systems. The interrelationship
and the impact of increased human involvement on these
systems.

AGRO 110, HORT 110, NRES 110 (1 cr) Exploring Plant Biology
Exploration of plant biology and associated careers through interaction with university, industry and agency plant biologists and upper division undergraduate students working in the various disciplines of plant biology.

AGRI/FORS 120 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 cr). The United States legal system, taphonomy, criminalists, forensic engineering, digial forensics, and behaviorial sciences.

AGRO 131 Plant Science (3 cr I, II) Lec 3.
Basic agronomic principles involved in the growth, structure,
and soil-plant interactions with emphasis on ecological
processes. Classification of economically important plants and
common weeds. Influences of people and the environment on
plant growth and the importance of plant production on
world food supply.

AGRO 132 Plant Science Laboratory (1 cr I, II) Lab 2. Botany of plants with emphasis on grasses and legumes. Identification of economically important plants and common weeds. Effects of light, temperature, and mineral nutrition on plants. Identification of growth stages in grasses and legumes. Calibrations of seeding, fertilizer, and chemical applicators.

AHIS 101 Introduction to Art History and Criticism I (3 cr) Survey of the history of art from the earliest times to the end of the Medieval period.

AHIS102 Introduction to Art History and Criticism II (3 cr) Survey of the history of art from the Renaissance period to the present.

ANTH 130 Anthropology of the Great Plains (3 cr) An introductory survey of the peoples and cultures who have lived in the Great Plains . It assumes no detailed knowledge of anthropological concepts and methods. North American and Euroamerican Plains life-styles from the prehistoric past, early historic, and modern periods. Emphasis on the ways different people used and adapted to the Plains. Common themes and artifacts of Plains people given special treatment.  

ANTH 212 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ETHN 212) (3 cr)
Introduction to ethnology and its subfields. Standard topics,
problems, and theories considered in ethnology, social anthropology,
culture and personality, and applied anthropology.

ANTH 232 Introduction to Prehistory (3 cr)
Introduction to what archaeologists do and what they have
learned about human prehistory. The first half of the course
emphasizes the methods archaeologists use to study the past.
The second half traces the record of human developments up
to the rise of cities.

ANTH 242. Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3 cr) Prereq: Parallel ANTH 242L The scope and objectives of physical anthropology, the primate life cycle, human biology, fossil man, contemporary races, techniques of anthropometry.

ASCI 100 Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry
(4 cr I, II) Lec 3, lab 2.
Overview of the industries in animal science; fundamentals of
animal biology related to their application in those industries;
and trends and current issues related to production and
consumption of animal products important for human
welfare.

ASCI 101 Introduction to Animal Sciences (1 cr I) Lab 2.
Survey of careers, internships, skills and information resources
for students interested in the animal sciences.

ASCI 107 Introduction to the Companion Animal Food Industry (1 cr I) Lec. 1.
The companion animal industry, products, processes, and career opportunities.

ASTR 103 Descriptive Astronomy (3 cr) Lec 3. Elementary
course for non-science majors.
Approach is essentially nonmathematical. Survey of the nature
and motions of the planets, the sun, the stars, and their lives,
galaxies, and the structure of the universe. Black holes, pulsars,
quasars, and other objects of special interest included.

ATHT 145 Introduction to Athletic Training (3 cr) Prereq:
Open to freshmen and sophomores only.
Introduction to preparation and work of the certified athletic
trainer and to the profession and professional expectations and
requirements. Observational and laboratory experiences.

BIOC 101 Career Opportunities in Biochemistry (1 cr I) Lec 1. Prereq: Interest in becoming a biochemistry major. Introduction to the field of biochemistry and faculty research interests in the Center for Biochemistry. Exploration of careers in biochemistry.

BIOS101 General Biology (3 cr) Lec 3. Prereq: High school
chemistry or equivalent strongly recommended. Parallel BIOS
101L. Analysis of the structure, functions, and interactions of organisms
at the molecular, cellular, and individual levels of organization.

BIOS102 Cell Structure and Function (4 cr) Lec 3,
rct 1. Prereq: High school chemistry, or CHEM 109 or parallel.
CHEM 109 recommended.
General introduction to the chemistry of life, cellular
organelles, metabolism and reproduction, the structure and
expression of DNA and an introduction to patterns of inheritance.

BIOS 103 Organismic Biology (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 3. BIOS
103 is intended for those with a personal or professional interest in the
life sciences (broadly defined).
Survey of living organisms, their morphology, life histories,
taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology and biogeography. The nature
of biological diversity, how that diversity is studied, and the
economic importance of various groups of organisms.

BIOS 109 General Botany (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 3. Prereq: BIOS 101 and 101L or equivalent. Field work is required. Introduction to the plant kingdom and to plants as biological organisms; structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on seed plants; the important processes and concepts of classification, inheritance, evolution, and ecology.

BIOS 213 Human Physiology (3 cr) Lec 3. Prereq: BIOS 101 and 101L, or BIOS 102 or equivalent; parallel BIOS 213L. Elementary survey of the basic functional systems of the human body: the muscular, nervous, receptor, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems.

BIOS 214 Nursing Anatomy (5 cr) Lec 2, lab 6. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Cadaver prosections are studied in the lab. Introduction to the major organ systems of the human body including skeletal, major muscle, nervous, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive systems. Anatomical structures as they pertain to clinical anatomy..

BSEN 112 Engineering in Agricultural and Biological Systems (AGEN 112) (2 cr II) Lec 2. Prereq: BSEN/AGEN 100. Introduction to the fields of biological systems and agricultural engineering. Problem solving techniques and procedures through the use of spreadsheets, symbolic processors, and graphical methods. Emphasis on problem/solution communications with topics and problems from agricultural and biological systems.

CHEM 105 Chemistry in Context I (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 3, rct 1. Prereq: MATH 101, or placement into MATH 102 or above. Credit toward the degree may be earned in only one of: CHEM 105, 109, 111, 113, 131, or 195. Students planning to take CHEM 251 and 252, or CHEM 261 and 262, should register for CHEM 109 and 110 or CHEM 113 and 114 (the general chemistry sequence). CHEM 105 is the first part of a two-semester sequence, along with CHEM 106, to constitute the Chemistry in Context series. The extraordinary chemistry of ordinary things. The chemical model of solids, liquids, gases, molecules, and salts. How these models are used to explore chemical aspects of biological, social, or economic situations.

CHEM 109 General Chemistry I (4 cr) Lec 3, lab and quiz 4. Prereq: Math 103 or a Math Placement Test score for Math 104 or 106. Credit toward the degree may be earned in only one of: CHEM 105, 109, 111, 113, or 195. Introduction to principles of chemistry for students in technical and vocational areas which require chemical training for their major field. Includes states of matter and kinetic molecular theory, atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, kinetics and equilibria, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions.

CHME 113 Introduction to Chemical Engineering (2 cr I) Lec 2. CHME 113 has guest lectures and requires field trips. The profession of chemical engineering. Chemical engineers' impact on today's societal issues, team problem solving, communication skills, and the introduction of chemical process flow sheets.

CIVE 112 Introduction to Civil Engineering (1 cr) Lec 1. Introduction to civil engineering as a career by use of case studies; alternate approaches to engineering designs illustrated by use of engineering principles.

CLAS 180 Classical Mythology (3 cr) Literary sources of Greek and Roman myths and their influence.

CLAS 282 The World of Classical Rome (ENGL 240B) (3 cr) English translations of the great works of Latin literature, which familiarize the student with the uniquely rich and influential world of Classical Rome.  

CLAS 283 Epic Tales: The World's Heroes and Gods (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing. Survey of epics and their meaning, ranging from ancient epics to the Medieval and Renaissance epic literature including selected epics with their criticisms and influences.  

CNST 112 Construction Communications (3 cr) Lec 3, lab 1. Development of construction industry communication skills including the ability to read contract documents. Complete comprehension of working drawings, technical terminology including graphic symbols and abbreviations. Fundamentals of drafting principles, sketching, and dimensioning techniques.  

CNST 131 Introduction to the Construction Industry (1 cr) Lec 3. Introduction to basic management principles and practices used in the control of manpower, materials, machinery and money in the construction of the built environment.  

COMM 109 Fundamentals of Human Communication (3 cr) Prereq: Freshman-sophomore level; juniors and seniors by permission only. Theory and practice in communication, including discussions and practical experiences in communication process, language, self-concept, perception, interviewing, group communication, audience analysis, public speaking, feedback, and listening.

COMM 209 Public Speaking (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing. Detailed practice in composition and delivery of speeches leading to effective extemporaneous speaking. Critical analysis of contemporary speeches on vital public issues.

CRIM 101 Survey of Criminal Justice (3 cr) The justice process and the criminal justice system in general. Concepts of crime, deviance and justice, and general theories of crime causality. Individual rights in a democratic society and the legal definitions of various crimes. Law enforcement, judicial, juvenile justice and corrections subsystems explored and a number of reform proposals presented.  

CSCE 105 Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers (3 cr) Lec 3. Prereq: 4 years high school mathematics. CSCE 105 is intended to develop skills in programming and problem solving to prepare for CSCE 155. Problem solving with a computer and programming fundamentals using a popular high-level language; mathematics topics. Logic and functions that apply to computer science; elementary programming constructs, type, and algorithmic techniques.

CSCE 155 Computer Science I (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 2. Prereq: Appropriate score on the CSE Placement Exam or a grade of Pass or "C" or better in CSCE 150A or 150E or 150M; MATH 103 or equivalent. Introduction to problem-solving with computers. Objectoriented problem analysis and specification, algorithm development, program design, and implementation and testing and debugging. Event-driven programming, inheritance, polymorphism, data abstraction, encapsulation, documentation, recursion, exception handling, and graphical user interface design.

DANC 101 Ballet I (1 cr) For students with no previous dance training (does not apply to major or minor in Dance). . Basic technique and practice of classical ballet, including ballet vocabulary.

DANC 112 Modern Dance I (2 cr, max 16) DANC 112 will not count toward a major or minor in Dance. Earliest stages of studio training in Modern Dance and Ballet. Application of the fundamentals and principles of ballet movement and vocabulary. Beginning modern dance technique with emphasis on mastering the fundamentals of movement. Style, phrasing, musicality, personal interpretation, and improvisation.

DANC 127 Social Dance I (1 cr) Introduction to popular forms of social dance.

ECON 211 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing or above. Required for students in the College of Business Administration and for economics majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, or permission. Students taking ECON 211 and/or 212 may not earn credit for ECON 210. Introduction to the nature and methods of economics. Includes economic systems, measurement and analysis of aggregate variables, such as national income, consumption, saving, investment, international payments, employment, price indices, money supply, and interest rates. Fiscal, monetary, and other policies for macroeconomic stabilization and growth evaluated.

ELEC 121 Introduction to Electrical Engineering I (3 cr) Introduction to the analysis of digital computer circuits.

ENGL 212 Introduction to Lesbian and Gay Literature (3 cr) Introduction to variety of works by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender writers. Literary, significant cultural, social, and historical issues and themes.

ENGL 213E Introduction to Film History (3 cr) Historical survey from 1880 to the present, dealing with the major directors, films, genres, and critical theories which have shaped films in the twentieth century. Weekly film screenings.

ENGL 219 Film Genre (3 cr) Various film genres, such as Gothic, the Western, and film noir, from their inception in the early 1900s to the present day. Variations (such as 219A, Film Noir) may concentrate on a particular genre. Weekly film screenings.

ENGL 230A Shakespeare (3 cr) Introductory study of a representative sample of Shakespeare's works. Some films of dramatic performances may be shown.

ENGL 239 Film Directors (3 cr) Films of one director or a small group of directors. Weekly film screenings.

ENGL 245B Native American Literature (ETHN 245B) (3 cr) Introduction to literature by and about the American Indian covering early and recent periods.

ENGL 252 Writing of Fiction (3 cr) Introduction to the writing of fiction. Emphasis on student writing within a context of theory and criticism.

ENGL 253 Writing of Poetry (3 cr) Introduction to the writing of poetry. Emphasis on student writing within a context of theory and criticism.

ENGL 254 Rhetorical Practice and Writing Communities (3 cr) Extended practice of writing through examining specific contexts for writing and research.

ENTO 108 Insects, Science and Society (3 cr I) Lec 3. ENTO/BIOS 116 may be taken as an optional 1 cr hour lab. Non-technical introduction to insect biology. Impact of insects on human culture and history, topical issues, pesticides and the environment, new pests and diseases, and threats to ecosystems. Using insects as a focus, addressing the broader themes of biological diversity, evolution, biology and history, the nature of scientific inquiry, and conflicts of science, technology, and society.  

ENTO 115 Insect Biology (BIOS 115) (3 cr I, II) Lec 2. ENTO/BIOS 116 may be taken as an optional 1 cr hour lab. Fundamental insect biology (anatomy, development, physiology, behavior, ecology and diversity). Economic and medical importance of insects and principles of insect pest management.

ENTO 116 Insect Identification (BIOS 116) (1 cr I, II) Lab 1. Identification of representative orders and families of insects by their anatomy, metamorphosis, habits and habitats. Sight recognition emphasized but dichotomous keys also used. Interrelation of insect and habitats stressed.

ETHN 100 [ES] Freshmen Seminar: The Minority Experience (3 cr)
Lec. Open to freshmen only.
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of American Indians,
African Americans, Latinos and other racial minority
groups in the United States.

CYAF 160 Human Development and the Family
(3 cr) (UNL, UNO)
Developmental life cycle approach to the study of the individual
from conception to death. Each stage of life studied from
the perspective of how individual development is fostered
within the family system.

CYAF 170 Introduction to Early Child Care and Education
(3 cr)
Introduction to early care and education and applied child
development. Different philosophical and educational
approaches to working with young children with a range of
abilities in a variety of settings.

CYAF 280 Family Science (3 cr) (UNL, UNO)
Introduction to research and theory on family relationships
and to careers working with children and families. Family
systems and how they are affected by healthy and unhealthy
processes. How ethnicity, gender and social class influences
family living.

FORS/AGRI 120 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 cr). This course provides an introduction to theory and practice in the forensic application of science. Topics include the USA legal system, forensic taphonomy, criminalistics, forensic engineering, digital forensics, and behavioral sciences. FORS 120L is the lab. Course is cross listed as AGRI 120 and AGRI 120L.

FDST 101 Introductory Food Science (2 cr I) Lec 2. Food composition, safety, processing, packaging, labeling, product development, food marketing and related topics.

FREN101 Beginning French I (5 cr) FREN 101x does not count
toward the liberal education requirements except by permission of the
departmental chair.
Main emphasis on the development of comprehension of
written and spoken French; reading of simple texts dealing
primarily with contemporary France and French life; oral and
aural drill supplemented by practice in language laboratory.

GEOG 140 Introductory Human Geography (3 cr) Students who have previously taken GEOG 100 may not receive credit for GEOG 140. Human populations, cultures, and landscapes, with particular attention to human-environment relations and global interconnections.

GEOG 155 Elements of Physical Geography (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 1. Students who earn credit toward the degree in GEOG 155 may not earn credit toward the degree in GEOG 150 or in the combination of GEOG 150 and 152. Investigation of the basic elements of the physical environment of the earth and its atmosphere. Includes atmospheric processes, temperature distributions, weather systems, severe weather, climates, water balance, vegetation and soil distributions, landforms and their processes, and natural hazards. Modifying influences that humans have on the physical environment and atmosphere examined.  

GEOG 181 Quality of the Environment (3 cr) Analysis of human's role in altering the quality of the environment through their impact on eco-health, transformation of the landscape, and spatial organization and behavior.  

GEOG 272 Geography of World Regions (3 cr) Appraisal of the interaction between the physical environment, the human resources, and economic activities for the major regions of the world. Application of fundamental geographical concepts to regional analysis.  

GEOL 101 Physical Geology (4 cr) Lec 3, lab 3. Lab includes field trips. Credit toward the degree may be earned in only one of GEOL 100 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 101H. Minerals, rocks, and ores; the surface features and internal character of the earth and the forces that are constantly changing it. Examination of minerals and rocks and investigation of geological processes and their products.

GERM 101. Beginning German I (5 cr)
Introduction to contemporary German. Stresses oral and written
communication, reading and aural comprehension. 

GER0 200. Introduction to Gerontology (3 cr)
Introduction to social gerontology and human development in
later life; emphasis on important elements of aging, such as
socialization, family interaction, retirement, physical and
psychological aging, and perceptions of older persons in
contemporary society.

GREK 101 Elementary Greek I (5 cr) Fundamentals of grammar; reading and writing of simple Greek.  

HIST 100 Western Civilization to 1715 (3 cr) Explores topically the essential ideas and practices that have shaped the development of the Western World from the Greeks and Romans to the Enlightenment.

HIST 101 Western Civilization Since 1715 (3 cr) Analyzes on a topical basis the impact of social, economic, political, and intellectual changes upon Europe from the Enlightenment and describes the dramatic rise of Europe to prominence in the world and the equally dramatic demise of European domination in the twentieth-century age of war and destruction.

HIST 120 [ES][IS] World History to 1500 CE (3 cr)
General patterns of human experience beginning with earliest human communities; modes of production, structures of power, and systems of belief. The similarities and differences that exist among the world's major regions and culturual traditions.

HIST 150 African Culture and Civilization (ETHN 150) (3 cr) Broad interpretative survey of the major features that have shaped modern African life.  

HIST 171 Latin American Culture and Civilization (ETHN 171) (3 cr) Topical and analytical survey of the development of Latin American culture and civilization. Race relations, war and peace, and the struggle for a better life.  

HIST 201 American History to 1877 (3 cr) Survey of American history from the age of discovery through the Civil War. Emphasis on political, economic, and social problems in the growth of the American nation.

HIST 202 American History After 1877 (3 cr) Emphasis on the political, economic, and social problems accompanying America 's rise as an industrialized world power.  

HIST 211 History of the Middle Ages (3 cr) Transition from ancient to Medieval civilization; the so-called Dark Ages; the late Medieval Renaissance and the dawn of the modern era.  

HORT 130 Introduction to Horticulture Science (4 cr I) Lec 3, lab 2. Introduction to the scientific concepts and practical skills involved in horticultural science.

IMSE 050 Introduction to Industrial Engineering (0 cr) Lab 3. Pass/No Pass only. Overview of industrial engineering areas: industrial engineering history, job functions, career paths, and future industry trends.

JGEN 220 Basic Business Communication (3 cr) Lec. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing: 3 hours of English composition or business communication. Principles of effective written and oral business communication. Communication strategies used in business disciplines.

JOUR 101 Principles of Mass Media (3 cr) Lec. Open to non-College of Journalism and Mass Communications majors. Introduction to the mass media as sources of news and entertainment conduits for messages of persuasion. Background and history about print and broadcast media and about public relations. How the media and persuasive messages both affect and are affected by society and content.

LATN 101 Elementary Latin (5 cr) This course and the following cover the amount of work usually done in two years of high school Latin.

MATH 106 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5 cr) Prereq: One year high school geometry; two years algebra and one year precalculus-trig in high school, or MATH 102 or 103 or equivalent. Math Placement Policy applies. Credit for both MATH 104 and 106 is not allowed. Functions of one variable, limits, differentiation, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, maximum- minimum, and basic integration theory (Riemann sums) with some applications.

MECH 130 Introduction to CAD (2 cr I, II) Lec, lab. Principles and accepted practices of geometric design. Computer generation of 2D and 3D models for mechanical systems. Introduction to engineering design practices such as specifications, dimensioning, and tolerancing.

METR 100 Severe and Unusual Weather (3 cr) Lec. Prereq: MATH 101 or equivalent. METR 100 will not count toward the major in meteorology. Meteorological basics to help understand ice storms, blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, droughts and other unusual weather.

METR 200 Weather and Climate (4 cr) Lec, lab. Prereq: MATH 101 or equivalent. Physical behavior of the atmosphere; elements of weather and climate and their distribution over the earth. Weather map analysis and forecasting. Atmospheric circulation, precipitation processes, severe weather, air pollution, and the use of weather radar. Concepts of weather forecasting.

MSYM 109 Physical Principles in Agriculture (4 cr I, II) Lec 3, rct 1. Prereq: MATH 101 or 103 with a grade of C or better completed within the last 11 months; or, placement in MATH 102 or 104 (or higher) within the last 11 months. Students cannot receive credit for both MSYM 109 and a first course in physics. Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism and their relationship to energy utilization and conservation. Principles then applied to problem situations in agriculture.

MSYM 162 Equipment Systems Management (2 cr, I) Lec 1, rct 2. Prereq: MATH 101 or 103 and parallel MSYM 109. Fundamentals for managing systems of equipment related to
agricultural production, handling and processing systems. Productivity, cost estimation and equipment matching. An equipment system management case study made.

MUNM 276G The Music Experience (3 cr, max 3) Through directed listening to compositions chosen from the music literature-one of the great literatures of Western culture-the course attempts to teach the non-musician how to listen to and appreciate the human and cultural values of music as well as to become familiar with historical and stylistic views of music, the significance of music in cultural history, and the understanding of music as aesthetic expression.  

MUNM 287 The History of Rock Music (3 cr, max 3) Survey of the history of rock music including its antecedents in Rhythm & Blues and Country. Two areas: a musical focus on musical characteristics and evolving musical styles, and a consideration of the sociopolitical impact rock music has had on late 20th Century life.  

MUNM 387 History of American Jazz (3 cr, max 3) Prereq: Sophomore standing. Survey of the development of American jazz music from the late nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on Black ethnic origins and the stylistic idioms of individual performers.  

NRES 101 Natural Resources Orientation (1 cr.) Lec 1. NRES 101 requires field exercises in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Pass/No Pass only. Introduction to natural resource disciplines. Fisheries, wildlife, forestry, grasslands, climate, and water science.

NRES 211 Introduction to Conservation Biology (3 cr I) Lec 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Introduction to problems faced in fulfilling the ever increasing human needs while maintaining ecosystem and biodiversity. The integration of biological fields such as wildlife biology, ecology, evolution, and genetics with non-biological fields such as economics, philosophy, and politics to the dilemma this presents.  

NUTR 100 Nutrition, Exercise and Health (3 cr) Lec 3. Use of Blackboard required. Positive health behaviors. Nutrition, physical activity, lifetime weight control, and other lifestyle factors known to improve short term and long term health risks. Practical methods for assessing, improving, and maintaining behaviors to reduce the health risks associated with both the college-age population and the general adult population.  

NUTR 171 Introduction to Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (1 cr) Lec 1. Historical, behavioral, societal, business apsects of and career opportunities n restaurant, lodging, tourism and recreation management.

NUTR 173 Field Experience in Hospitality Management II (1 cr) Lec 1. Fld. Prereq: Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Major. Open to majors only. Pass/No Pass only. Supervised individual professional experience with a qualified cooperating practicing professional in service (back-of-the-house) within hospitality management.

NUTR 250 Human Nutrition and Metabolism (3 cr) Lec 3. Prereq: 4 hours chemistry or biological sciences. Introduction to nutrient function in the body, nutrient chemistry and energy metabolism. Role of nutrients in health and disease.

PGMP 101 Introduction to Professional Golf Management (2 cr I) Lec. Prereq: Acceptance into Professional Golf Management Program (PGMP). PGMP 101 requires starting the process of conducting first assignments in Level 1 of PGA/PGM Work Experience kit. Integration of academic and the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) requirements. Overview of knowledge and concepts in Level 1 of the PGA/PGM program. Completion of the second set of learning objectives in Level 1 of PGA/PGM relating to the PGA Consitution, Career Enhancement, Golfer Development Programs, and Tournament Operations.

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr) Historical-cultural introduction to philosophy. Considers a broad range of philosophical problems in relation to the major historical and cultural conditions which have influenced their formulations and proposed solutions. Topics: the principles of rational inquiry; the nature of knowledge; the metaphysics of mind, world, and God; and the sources and authority of morality.

PHIL 106 Philosophy and Current Issues (3 cr) Critical survey of current issues and the role of philosophy in attempts to resolve them. Recent topics: sexual morality, pornography and the law, capital punishment, sexism and racism, extraordinary treatment for the terminally ill, abortion, church and state, and nuclear war and disarmament.

PHIL 110 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3 cr) Introduction to the principles of correct reasoning and their application. Emphasis on improving skills of thinking and reading critically, analyzing and evaluating arguments objectively, and constructing sound arguments based on relevant evidence.

PHOT 161 Beginning Photography I (3 cr) Credit will not count toward the major in art. Introduction to photography as a fine arts medium. Instruction in and use of both camera and darkroom with emphasis on developing insight into seeing photographically.

PHYS 151 Elements of Physics (4 cr) Lec 3, rct 1. Prereq: MATH 102 or equivalent high school preparation. Credit toward the degree may be earned in only one of: PHYS 141, 141H, and 151. Short course, without laboratory, for those who need one semester of elementary general physics. Emphasis on understanding our physical environment through application of principles of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, and light.

PHYS 211 General Physics I (4 cr) Lec 3, rct 1. Prereq: One year high school physics or PHYS 141 or 141H or 151 or permission; MATH 106 or parallel. Calculus-based course intended for students in engineering and the physical sciences. Mechanics, fluids, wave motion, and heat.

PLPT 160 Current Topics in Plant Protection I (AGRO, ENTO, HORT 160) (1 cr II) Lec 1. Microbe, insect, and weed pests of plants in agricultural, landscape, and natural ecosystems. Potential impacts of new scientific, regulatory, and international trade developments on plant pests management.

POLS 100 Power and Politics in America (3 cr) Introduction to American government and politics.

POLS 104 Comparative Politics (3 cr) Description and analysis of the principal types of modern political systems, including types of democracies and dictatorships found in Western systems, Eastern systems, and the Third World. Occasional comparison made with American institutions and political processes. Deals both with structures and major policy problems confronting these political systems: the politics of education, human rights, demands for regional autonomy, ethnic conflict and diversity, political violence, demand for welfare services, crises in agriculture, and other topics of relevance.

POLS 108 Political Ideas (3 cr) Introduction to major political concepts and controversies that have developed in the Western world. Liberty , equality, democracy, human nature, among others. Readings come from leading political theorists, past and present.

POLS 160 International Relations (3 cr) How and why states act as they do in their contemporary international relations. Continuing factors, such as power, war, ideology, and governmental organizations, and recently emerging influences, including supranational organizations, multinational corporations, and natural resource allocation analyzed. Diverse approaches and theories examined.  

PSYC 181 Introduction to Psychology (4 cr) Introduction to concepts and research in the areas of personality, attitudes, emotion, learning, memory, perception, and physiological bases of behavior. While the course is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses, the content is presented in a manner appropriate for students planning to take only a minimum of courses in psychology.  

RELG 120W World Religions (3 cr) History, beliefs and practices of the great religions of the world. Major attention to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese religion, especially Taoism and Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Other traditions as they interest and inform the major faiths. Primal religions, Native American religions and other traditions. Comparison with the Christian tradition is central concern. Graphic material utilized to convey the culture and structures of each tradition.

RELG 125W Religion, Peace and Social Justice (3 cr) Explores religious, particularly Christian, responses to social justice issues such as peace, poverty, oppression, discrimination, the environment, the death penalty and abortion.  

RELG 181 Judiasm, Christianity and Islam (3 cr) A comparative study of the three great monotheistic faiths, from their historic beginnings to their present-day manifestations.  

RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I (5 cr)
Main emphasis on the development of comprehension of
written and spoken Russian; reading of simple texts; oral and
aural drill supplemented by practice in language laboratory.

SLPA 150 Communication Processes and Disorders (3 cr) Introduction to the speech, language, and hearing problems of children and adults. Identification and understanding of different types of communication disorders; appropriate referrals; general orientation to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. Normal speech and language development. Clinical observations may be required.  

SLPA 250 Descriptive Phonetics and Normal Speech Development (3 cr) Theories of acquisition and development, phoneme classification and factors affecting phonological systems. Development of proficiency in phonetic transcription.  

SLPA 251 Normal Language Development (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing. Description of the normal language acquisition process in children; theories of language development and factors influencing language acquisition.

SLPA 271 Introduction to Audiology (3 cr) Identification of the deaf or hard of hearing. Etiologies and pathologies of hearing impairment. Basic testing techniques of pure tone and speech audiometry.  

SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) Students who have previously taken SOCI 100 or 153 may not receive credit for SOCI 101. Introduction to the sociological study of human behavior, especially social organization, culture, and the social institutions that comprise society. Attention to social change, differentiation and inequality, and other social issues.  

SOIL 153 Soil Resources (AGRO, HORT 153) (4 cr I, II) Lec 1, act 4. Prereq: High school chemistry or one semester college chemistry. Characteristics of soils in relation to their appropriate uses and
protection. Principles and practices using cooperative exercises
including discussion, assessment, planning, problem-solving,
writing, and presentation involving all aspects of soils. 

SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I (5 cr)
Emphasis on development of comprehension of written and
spoken Spanish; reading of simple texts dealing primarily with
the Spanish-speaking world and with cultural and historical
background of Spanish civilization; oral and aural drill supplemented
by practice in pronunciation laboratory.

SPED 201 Introduction to Special Education (3 cr) Introduction to basic concepts related to the education of exceptional learners. Historical factors, legislative statutes, and instructional models.

TEAC101. Mechanical Drafting (3 cr)
Develop expertise in the use of drafting equipment, geometric
construction, orthographic projections, dimensioning, and the
application of ANSI standards.

TEAC 331 [IS] School and Society (3 cr) Lec. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing.
Educational issues from the perspective of history, sociology and philosophy.  

THEA 112G Introduction to Theatre (3 cr) Introduction to the forms and functions of theatre and dramatic literature in the historical development of Western cultural traditions. While the theatre always reflects the aesthetic and philosophical concerns of the cultural era, the objective of the course is to determine the unique aesthetics of the theatre as an art form by exploring such issues as the relationship between the literary text and the text in performance; the changing role of theatre in culture historically; the various theatre research methods (historical, critical, experimental).  

THEA 114 Basic Acting Techniques I (3 cr) Introduction to the essentials of the actor's craft: concentration, relaxation, sensory awareness, improvisation, and basic script analysis.  

TXCD 123 Clothing and Human Behavior (3 cr) Lec 3. Analysis of social, cultural, aesthetic, and economic influences on clothing and human behavior.

WATS 281 Introduction to Water Science (GEOG, NRES 281) (3 cr II) Prereq: High school chemistry or one semester college chemistry; one course in geology or physical geography or soil. Survey of the water science from the perspective of both natural and social sciences. Water budget, precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff and stream flow, groundwater, water quality parameters, economics of water, water policy, water law and water politics.

WMNS 101[ES][IS] Introduction to Women's Studies (3 cr)
Personal, interpersonal and institutional dimensions of
women's experiences from a variety of perspectives.