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Courses

 

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting (4cr.)

    Credit(s): 4
    SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING
    Component: Lecture
    Survey of financial and managerial accounting concepts for the non-business major. Students learn about financial statements for merchandising, manufacturing, and service companies. Topics include: accounting cycle, budgeting, standard costing, contribution margins, cost-volume-profit analysis, and decision making.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: No credit granted for majors within the accounting or business degree programs.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 207 - Accounting I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ACCOUNTING I
    Component: Lecture
    An introduction to financial accounting. Topics: the accounting cycle, merchandise accounting, accounting procedures for cash, receivables, payables, inventories, plant and equipment, stocks and bonds.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Not open to freshmen.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
    General Education Objectives:
    Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 208 - Accounting II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ACCOUNTING II
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to managerial accounting. Topics: manufacturing accounting, cost-volume-profit analysis, job-order accounting, budgeting, standard costs and variance analysis, contribution approach to decision analysis, absorption and variable costing.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 207 . RESTRICTIONS: Not open to freshmen. Requires a grade of C- or better in ACCT 207 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 267 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 302 - Accounting Information Systems (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
    Component: Lecture
    Accounting information and its place within an organization’s overall management information system. Emphasis on information and document flow, internal control, data organization, and analysis, design, development, and audit of computer-based accounting systems. Includes some computer work.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 208 , MISY 160  or CISC 101 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires sophomore status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 305 - Information Security and Risk Management (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INFORMTN SECURITY & RISK MGMT
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to the management of information security and risk at both the personal and enterprise levels. Topics include viruses, hacking, cyber warfare, mobile security, social networking, denial-of-service, cloud computing, and risk assessment.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MISY 305 . PREREQ: MISY 160 . RESTRICTIONS: Not open to freshmen.
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 313 - Taxation for Business and Investment Planning (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    TAX FOR BUSINESS INVESTMT PLAN
    Component: Lecture
    Explores taxable entities, tax aspects of selecting a business form, incomeconcepts, business deductions, tax factors in the acquisition, use, anddisposition of fixed assets, nontaxable transactions, capital gains andlosses, and tax planning.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT200 or ACCT207. RESTRICTIONS: Not open to accounting majors.
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 315 - Intermediate Accounting I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
    Component: Lecture
    In-depth coverage of financial accounting. Topics include: environment and conceptual framework of financial accounting; review of the accounting process; preparation of financial statements; recognition and measurement of current assets, property, plant and equipment and current liabilities.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 207 , ACCT 208 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires sophomore status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically
  

  • ACCT 316 - Intermediate Accounting II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
    Component: Lecture
    Continuation of ACCT 315 . Topics include: recognition and measurement of investments, long-term liabilities and stockholders’ equity; dilutive securities and earning per share calculations; revenue recognition; accounting for income taxes, pensions and leases; accounting changes and error analysis; financial reporting and changing prices; preparation of the statement of cash flows; and disclosure requirements in financial reporting.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 315 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires junior status and a grade of C- or better in ACCT 315 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 327 - Cost Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    COST ACCOUNTING
    Component: Lecture
    Process, job order and standard costing; variable and absorption costing; budgeting, decentralization, and transfer pricing; and cost analysis for managerial applications.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 208 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires sophomore status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Reason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 350 - Business Law I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    BUSINESS LAW I
    Component: Lecture
    Formation, use and performance of contracts, including both Common Law and the Uniform Commercial Code (Article 2, Sales). Other topics covered include product liability, negotiable instruments and accountants’ legal liability.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Requires junior status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Quantitatively

  

  • ACCT 351 - Business Law II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    BUSINESS LAW II
    Component: Lecture
    Covers variety of areas of law, including agency, partnerships, corporations, unfair competition, debtor-creditor relationships, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real and personal property, wills and trusts.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 350 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires junior status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Quantitatively

  

  • ACCT 352 - Law and Social Issues in Business (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    LAW AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN BUS
    Component: Lecture
    Focuses on the legal environment of business, including objectives of the law, sources of the law, regulatory and judicial process, and effect of government and society on the formation and evolution of the law.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Not open to accounting majors. Requires sophomore status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  

  • ACCT 363 - Service Learning and Earned Income Tax Credit (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SERVICE LEARNING & EITC
    Component: Independent Study
    Requires 8-12 hours of training in tax preparation for people with incomes low enough to qualify for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit). In addition, at least 34 hours of service preparing returns for this type of taxpayer is expected.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Additional University Requirement(s): Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 364 - Accounting in Practice (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    ACCOUNTING IN PRACTICE
    Component: Independent Study
    Requires at least 120 hours of an accounting-related internship with verification by the hiring company. Term paper relating the real-world duties and experiences of the internship to principles learned in traditional accounting classes also required.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 315 , ACCT 327 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.
    Additional University Requirement(s): Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 366 - Independent Study (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 367 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 395 - Seminar: International Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    SEM:INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
    Component: Lecture
    Seminar on selected topics in international accounting. Combines lectures and visits to local organizations.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 207 . RESTRICTIONS: Taught abroad.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 410 - Theory of External Reporting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    THEORY OF EXTERNAL REPORTING
    Component: Lecture
    Covers the traditional model of accounting for information users external to the firm as well as modern descriptive research. Examines institutional environment and impact of the organization on development of accounting theory and practice.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 316 . RESTRICTIONS: Accounting junior or senior status.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • ACCT 413 - Income Tax Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING
    Component: Lecture
    Analysis of recent revenue acts; use of federal law and regulations todetermine tax liability.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 315 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires junior status and a grade of C- or better in ACCT 315 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally

  

  • ACCT 414 - Advanced Federal Taxation (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ADVANCED FEDERAL TAXATION
    Component: Lecture
    Advanced federal tax concepts including income taxation of corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts as well as wealth transfer taxes (Estate and Gift Tax).
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 413 .
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Scientifically
  

  • ACCT 415 - Advanced Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to branch accounting, consolidations, partnerships, fund accounting for state and local governments, and accounting for international transactions. Other relevant topics may also be covered.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 316 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires senior status and a grade of C minus or better in ACCT 316 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically
  

  • ACCT 416 - Fiduciary Income Tax (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    FIDUCIARY INCOME TAX
    This course will address the intricacies of Subchapter J of the Internal Revenue Code and the provisions that govern taxation of trusts and estates.  It will explore the tax consequences of trusts and estates and entities managed by third parties such as trustees or executors on behalf of equitable owners such as income and remainder beneficiaries.  
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 313 or ACCT 413, ACCT 352 or ACCT 350 and ACCT 450.
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 417 - Auditing (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    AUDITING
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to standards and procedures underlying contemporaryauditing. Topics include ethics, legal liability, internal control, auditevidence, audit reports, statistical sampling, the audit of computerizedsystems, operational auditing, other engagements and services.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 316 . RESTRICTIONS: Requires senior status and a grade of C- or better in ACCT 316 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  

  • ACCT 418 - Estate Planning (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ESTATE PLANNING
    Component: Lecture
    Focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth. Studies the legal, tax, financial, and non-financial aspects of this financial planning process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advance directives, gift planning, wealth transfers, and related taxes.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 350  or ACCT 352.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 425 - Strategic Information Systems and Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    STRATEGIC INFO SYSTEMS & ACCTG
    Component: Lecture
    Explores the role of accounting and information systems in accomplishing thestrategic goals of the corporation. Students exposed to accountinginformation from large data bases, enterprise-wide computing environments andcases and projects related to strategic problem solving across functionalareas of business.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 302  and ACCT 316 . RESTRICTIONS: Accounting majors only.
    Capstone: Classroom course Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically
  

  • ACCT 450 - Legal Issues of Trust and Fiduciary Entities (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    LEG ISS OF TRU & FID ENTITIES
    Familiarize students with legal issues and ethical responsibilities of professionals in the trust management field. Examines intestacy, wills as fiduciary entities, trusts as a will substitute, various types of trusts, aspects of trust management including trust creation, management, modification, and termination.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT352 or ACCT350.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 457 - Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    LEGAL ISSUES FOR ENTREPRENEURS
    Component: Lecture
    Explores important legal issues faced by entrepreneurs as they put their ideas into action. Topics are sequenced to mirror the entrepreneurial process, beginning with pre-startup issues like partnership agreements and intellectual property, continuing to entity formation, governance and ownership issues, and ending with emerging growth and exit transactions.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENTR 457 .
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Effectively in Writing

  

  • ACCT 466 - Independent Study (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 467 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • ACCT 483 - Introduction to International Accounting (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRO INTERNATIONAL ACCT
    Component: Lecture
    Describes the functions of international accounting; foreign currency transactions, financial statement translation, inflation, auditing and taxation. Current issues are covered as appropriate.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: ACCT 207 .
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:

Agricultural Education
  

  • AGED 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    Special Problem
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 167 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 266 - Special Problem (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Freshman or sophomore classification or approval of instructor.
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 267 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 366 - Independent Study (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 367 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 448 - Student Teaching Seminar (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Provides support to undergraduates during their student teaching experience. Covers various aspects of professional development, portfolio development, and classroom management.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    COREQ: EDUC 400 .
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Effectively in Writing

  

  • AGED 466 - Independent Study (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 467 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGED 480 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture and Technology Education I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    METHODS OF TEACHING AGRI ED I
    Component: Lecture
    Teaching methods, treatment of aims, materials, unit organization, evaluation and teaching techniques. Participation in career and technical student organization activities required.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    PREREQ: Students must show evidence of passing Praxis I. RESTRICTIONS: School practicum of 12 hours required.
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures

  

  • AGED 481 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture and Technology Education II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    METHODS OF TEACHING AGRI ED II
    Component: Lecture
    Methods of teaching and organization in supervised career and technical programs, applied technical skills and adult education and community activities. Participation in career and technical student organization activities required.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Communicate Through Creative Expression


Agriculture
  

  • AGRI 100 - Organic and Sustainable Farming (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ORGANIC AND SUST FARMING
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to sustainable food systems for students with little or no background in agricultural sciences. The history, common practices, regulations, economics, nutritional, environmental and sustainability issues surrounding the organic food industry are discussed within the broad context of sustainable food systems. Students will actively participate in growing crops organically and conventionally on the Newark Farm to develop a fuller understanding of challenges and opportunities of organic farming.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Scientifically
  

  • AGRI 130 - Understanding Today’s Agriculture (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    UNDERSTANDING TODAYS AGRICULTU
    Component: Lecture
    Broad overview of Delaware agriculture and its associated industries. Topics include agronomic, vegetable, fruit, and livestock production; management of water and other natural resources; agricultural statistics, marketing, and promotion; food safety, supply, and security; state government; the importance and impact of technology (GMOs and precision ag); impact on corporate America and on climate; social media. Classroom blog, guest speakers, workforce preparation, and various field trips allow for interactive and hands-on experiences.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically
  

  • AGRI 165 - Mastering the Freshman Year (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    MASTERING THE FRESHMAN YEAR
    Component: Lecture
    Focuses on academic services, career exploration and preparation, campusresources, and practical skills that are helpful in mastering the freshmanyear.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    RESTRICTIONS: Limited to Freshmen in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 167 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 224 - One Health (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ONE HEALTH
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to the concept of One Health: the integration of human, animal and environmental health. Specific focus will be given to bacterial, viral and fungal zoontic and emerging diseases, agriculture, and the use and misuse of antibiotics in animal and human health.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AGRI 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 267 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 366 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    INDEPENDENT STUDY
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 367 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 400 - Senior Capstone in Agriculture and Natural Resources (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    SENIOR CAPSTONE IN AG & NR
    Component: Lecture
    Capstone experience for students in the Agriculture and Natural Resources interdisciplinary major. A culminating and integrative experience that examines issues facing the agriculture and natural resource fields.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Capstone: Classroom course
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AGRI 467 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:

Air Force Science
  

  • AFSC 110 - Foundations of the United States Air Force I (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    FOUNDATIONS OF THE USAF I
    Component: Lecture
    Survey course which briefly covers topics relating to the Air Force and defense. Focuses on the structure and missions of Air Force organizations, officership and professionalism. Introduction into the use of communication skills.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 111 - Foundations of the United States Air Force II (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    FOUNDATIONS OF THE USAF II
    Component: Lecture
    Continuation of AFSC 110 . Survey course which briefly covers topics relating to the Air Force and defense. Focuses on the structure and missions of Air Force organizations, officership and professionalism. Introduction into the use of communication skills.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 150 - Initial Military Training I (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    INITIAL MILITARY TRAINING I
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (to be taken in conjunction with AFSC 110  and AFSC 111  respectively) is a weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drill and ceremonies.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 110 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to freshmen and sophomores.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 151 - Initial Military Training II (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    INITIAL MILITARY TRAINING II
    Component: Laboratory
    Continuation of AFSC 150 . Provides instruction on the ROTC program and an overview to Air Force skills and life.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 111 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to freshmen and sophomores.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFSC 167 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFSC 210 - Evolution of United States Air and Space Power I (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    EVOL OF US AIR/SPACE POWER I
    Component: Lecture
    Survey course focused on the beginnings of manned flight and the development of aerospace power in the United States, including the employment of air power in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the peaceful employment of U.S. air power in civic actions, scientific missions and support of space exploration.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 211 - Evolution of United States Air and Space Power II (1cr.)

    Credit(s): 1
    EVOL OF US AIR/SPACE POWER II
    Component: Lecture
    Continuation of AFSC 210 . Survey course focused on the beginnings of manned flight and the development of aerospace power in the United States, including the employment of air power in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the peaceful employment of U.S. air power in civic actions, scientific missions and support of space exploration.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 250 - Field Training Preparation I (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    FIELD TRAINING PREPARATION I
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (to be taken in conjunction with AFSC 210  and AFSC 211  respectively) provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate fundamental management skills and prepares you for Field Training.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to sophomores and juniors. Required for all cadets planning to attend field training in the next year.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 251 - Field Training Preparation II (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    FIELD TRAINING PREPARATION II
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (to be taken in conjunction with AFSC 210  and AFSC 211  respectively) provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate fundamental management skills and prepares you for Field Training.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    RESTRICTIONS: Open to sophomores and juniors. Required for all cadets planning to attend field training in the next year.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFSC 267 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFSC 310 - Leadership Studies I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    LEADERSHIP STUDIES I
    Component: Lecture
    This course is a study in the anatomy of leadership, the need for quality and management leadership, the role of discipline in leadership situations and the variables affecting leadership. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts. Deal with actual problems and complete projects associated with planning and managing the Leadership Laboratory.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: Students must complete Air Force Field Training the summer prior to enrolling in AFSC310. This training is an initial component of the coursework contained in the class.
    Additional University Requirement(s): Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 311 - Leadership Studies II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    LEADERSHIP STUDIES II
    Component: Lecture
    Continuation of AFSC 310 . This course is a study in the anatomy of leadership, the need for quality and management leadership, the role of discipline in leadership situations and the variables affecting leadership. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts. Deal with actual problems and complete projects associated with planning and managing the Leadership Laboratory.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 350 - Intermediate Cadet Leader Training I (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    INTERMED CADET LEADER TRNG I
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (taken in conjunction with AFSC 310  and AFSC 311  respectively) provides you the opportunity to develop your fundamental management skills while planning and conducting cadet activities.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 310 . RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to those cadets who have completed Field Training.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 351 - Intermediate Cadet Leader Training II (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    INTERMED CADET LEADER TRNG II
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (taken in conjunction with AFSC 310  and AFSC 311  respectively) provides you the opportunity to develop your fundamental management skills while planning and conducting cadet activities.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 311 . RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to those cadets who have completed Field Training.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 367 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFSC 410 - National Security Affairs I (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS I
    Component: Lecture
    Learn about the role of the professional military leader in a democratic society; societal attitudes toward the armed forces; the requisites for maintaining adequate national defense structure; the impact of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness and the overall policy-making process; and military law. In addition, you will study topics that will prepare you for your first active-duty assignment as an officer in the Air Force.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 411 - National Security Affairs II (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS II
    Component: Lecture
    Continuation of AFSC 410  . Learn about the role of the professional military leader in a democratic society; societal attitudes toward the armed forces; the requisites for maintaining adequate national defense structure; the impact of technological and international developments on strategic preparedness and the overall policy-making process; and military law. In addition, you will study topics that will prepare you for your first active-duty assignment as an officer in the Air Force.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 450 - Senior Cadet Leader Training I (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    SENIOR CADET LEADER TRING I
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (taken in conjunction with AFSC 410  and AFSC 411  respectively) provides you with the opportunity to use your leadership skills in planning and conducting cadet activities. It prepares you for commissioning and entry into the active-duty Air Force.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 410 . Restricted to those cadets who have completed Field Training.
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 451 - Senior Cadet Leader Training II (0cr.)

    Credit(s): 0
    SENIOR CADET LEADER TRNG II
    Component: Laboratory
    This course (taken in conjunction with AFSC 410  and AFSC 411  respectively) provides you with the opportunity to use your leadership skills in planning and conducting cadet activities. It prepares you for commissioning and entry into the active-duty Air Force.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 0 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    COREQ: AFSC 411 . RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to those cadets who have completed Field Training.
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFSC 467 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:

Africana Studies
  

  • AFRA 107 - History of Rock (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    HISTORY OF ROCK
    Component: Lecture
    The study of various styles of rock music. Introduction to folk, country, blues, and jazz as predecessors to rock. Intended for the non-music major. No music reading skills required.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MUSC 107 .
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change
    General Education Objectives:
    Analyze Arguments and Information Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Reason Quantitatively

  

  • AFRA 110 - Introduction to African American Studies (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    INTRO TO AFRICANA STUDIES
    Component: Lecture
    Assesses the status of Black America in the modern technological order through an examination of the major spheres of institutional life, including employment, education politics, criminal justice and the military.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 134 - History of Africa (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    HISTORY OF AFRICA
    Component: Lecture
    Introduction to African history south of the Sahara, from the earliest times to 1914. Introduces major themes in African history: pre-colonial African political, social and economic institutions; diversity in African political organizations; slave trade and colonialism.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with HIST 134 .
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  

  • AFRA 166 - Special Problem (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 167 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 203 - Architecture and Power in Africa (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    ARCHITECTURE & POWER IN AFRICA
    Component: Lecture
    Explores architecture in Africa as a representation both of political power and social/religious complexity. Architecture’s relationship to art forms a component of course content. Always regionally focused, lecture vary by semester among these five zones: West Africa and the Maghreb, the Sahel (West Africa and East Africa), East Africa and the Nile Valley, Southern Africa, and Central Africa.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ARTH 204 .
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 204 - Urban Communities (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    URBAN COMMUNITIES
    Component: Lecture
    Urbanization, rural-urban social differences and the organization of urban communities by race, class, ethnicity and stage in the life cycle.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with SOCI 204 .
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 205 - Contemporary African American Issues (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    CONTEMPORY AFRICAN AMER ISSUES
    Component: Lecture
    The impact of important issues involving African American people in contemporary American society. Critical theoretical analyses of trends that affect programs of the Black community writ large.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Scientifically
  

  • AFRA 206 - Survey of African American Culture (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    SURVEY OF AFRICAN AMER CULTURE
    Component: Lecture
    Historic and contemporary aspects of African American culture. A multi-faceted approach utilizing resources from music, literature, history, folklore, religion and sociology.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 207 - History of Jazz (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    HISTORY OF JAZZ
    Component: Lecture
    Chronological study of the style changes in jazz from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis on the sociological, economic and technological influences of the period and on the principal personalities who have been primarily responsible for change.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with MUSC 207 . RESTRICTIONS: Offered in even numbered years, fall semester only.
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures

  

  • AFRA 215 - Race in Society (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    RACE IN SOCIETY
    Component: Lecture
    Examination of the social construction of race and its importance in institutions and social identify. History of race in the United States, including access to rights and privileges and how groups worked for racial equality. and how race structures relationships among diverse groups in society. Includes analysis of rights and privileges denied or extended to groups and how disadvantaged groups work towards racial equality.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with SOCI 215 .
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course Typically Offered: Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 220 - The Civil Rights Movement (3 to 4cr.)

    Credit(s): 3-4
    THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
    Component: Lecture
    This course examines African American struggles for freedom, equality, and citizenship from the 1940s to the present.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with HIST 220 .
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 221 - Race and Sports in American Society (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    RACE AND SPORTS
    Examines the salient issues in U.S. society such as racism, capitalism, sexism, violence, oppression, etc. by using the context of sport to explore the social and cultural experiences of African Americans from slavery to today. It allows students to see both the cultural agency of African Americans and the pervasiveness of racial oppression that exist in and out of sports world. Analyze the experience of race in U.S. sports in relationship to its historical, cultural, social, economic, and political dynamics. Identify, analyze, discuss and critique theories regarding race and ethnic relations in U.S. sports. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by comparing and contrasting the experiences of African Americans with other groups.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with SOCI221.
    Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 222 - Racial Politics in Today’s Sports (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    RACIAL POLITICS IN SPORTS
    Investigates the politics of race in the U. S. sports with particular attention to the political status of African Americans, and white prejudice and discrimination. Ask such questions as: Is there racism in sports? How can we tell if ads are racist, and whether sports team owners are using code words to appeal to racial prejudices? Is kneeling for the anthem to protest the treatment of Black Americans unpatriotic? Are race-conscious policies really necessary? Should Black athletes use sports to protest socio-political issues? Seek to answer these questions and more by studying the systemic forms of oppression and discussing various cultural perspectives in an atmosphere of intellectual rigor and mutual respect for opposing views. Develop your understanding race by using the context of sport to explore many salient issues in American society such as racism, blind patriotism, capitalism, sexism, violence, oppression, etc. Enhance your critical thinking skills, information literacy skills, and your ability to place historical and contemporary issues in proper context.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: POSC222.
    University Breadth: History and Cultural Change (HIST & CLT) Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Winter and Summer
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 225 - Black Male Experience (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    BLACK MALE EXPERIENCE
    Explores the complex and diverse experiences of African American males in contemporary U.S. society by examining the various factors impacting their lives such as family, education, prison, sports, relationships, etc. This allows a better understanding of the thoughts and practices of African American males as well as the impact they have on society as a whole. Include an intersectional lens of analysis that includes race, gender, sexuality, age, disability, and socio-economic class.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with WOMS225.
    University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOC & BESC) Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 227 - Popular Music of the Global South (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    POPULAR MUSIC OF GLOBAL SOUTH
    Introduces students to popular musical styles that connect the transatlantic diaspora and inform the diversity of music genres from the Global South; introduces music as a cultural device and an aspect of political and sociological struggles for democracy and a cultural space for racial integration.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 228 - From Soul to Hip Hop (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3

    FROM SOUL TO HIP HOP
    History of African American popular music in the United States from World War II to the present. In the first half of the semester, we will trace the history of the various artists and styles of soul music through to the 1970s; in the second half, we will move more conceptually through the landscape of hip hop of the last four decades. The music will be examined in its historical and political contexts, and also on its own terms as musical texts. No musical background or experience with the background is required, however students must be prepared to devote time to listening carefully and critically to a large number of musical works.

     
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities (ART & HUM) Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

    General Education Objectives:

  

  • AFRA 240 - Create Performances about Black American History using all Art Forms (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    BLACK HISTORY LIVE ON STAGE
    Component: Lecture
    Culminate in the creation of new theatrical works based in African American History using Theatre, Music, Dance, Writing, Literature, Painting, Sculpture, Sets, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, and Multi-media.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with THEA 240 .
    University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 248 - African American Art (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    AFRICAN AMERICAN ART
    Survey of the fine arts produced by people of African descent in the United States. Explores issues regarding identity and aesthetics with a focus on their negotiation of the art world given its history of racial exclusion.
    Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ARTH248. PREREQ: ARTH 230  or ARTH 231  are highly recommended.
    Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
    General Education Objectives:
    Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications

  

  • AFRA 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM (1 to 3cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-3
    SPECIAL PROBLEM
    Component: Independent Study
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 267 - SEMINAR (1 to 6cr.)

    Credit(s): 1-6
    SEMINAR
    Component: Lecture
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
    General Education Objectives:
  

  • AFRA 293 - Special Topics in Africana Studies (3cr.)

    Credit(s): 3
    SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRA
    Component: Lecture
    Topics vary.
    Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
    RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    General Education Objectives:
 

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