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2018 - 2019 Catalog 
    
2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 465 - Literary Movement


    Advanced study of a particular literary movement. For example: Modernism or Romanticism.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ENG 470 - Composition Pedagogy and Theory


    This course introduces students to the major theoretical questions in the field of Rhetoric and Composition so that they might explore the histories, theories, and pedagogical practices that define the life of the composition instructor. Students will be asked to examine their participation in the field as future teachers, developing scholars, and student-writers themselves in order to develop a nuanced understanding of what teaching composition means on all levels– from middle school to high school and the college classroom.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • ENG 481 - Senior Seminar


    Guided work in the development of an extended scholarly essay emphasizing collaborative refinement of ideas and approaches. Required oral presentation of findings. Capstone course required for all English majors.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT

Exercise Science

  
  • EXS 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 300 - Research Fieldwork Experience (elective)


    This introductory course provides an opportunity to interact with leading investigators actively engaging in scholarly research activity within the School of Health Sciences or within the local or regional community. Students may be involved in data collection, data input, scheduling subjects for testing, data analysis and other forms of assistance.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Course facilitator approval; May be taken up to four times (i.e., 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 305 - Leadership in the Fitness Industry


    This course aims to prepare students to become leaders in a community or corporate fitness setting. Students will learn current group fitness methods and trends, appropriate delivery of group fitness for diverse populations, strategies for changing health behaviors within a community, and best business practices in leadership, management, marketing and risk management as it relates to the fitness industry.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 310 - Foundations of Health Promotion and Wellness


    (Wellness Minor; Not required for EXS Major) Foundations of Health Promotion and Wellness will define health promotion and wellness (HPW) and explore current issues of HPW in the context of a social-ecological model, advocacy, intervention programs, economic impact, and measurement of wellness. Stress management and resilience will also be addressed.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 400 - Strength and Conditioning/ Community Fitness Practicum


    The strength and Conditioning/Community Fitness Practicum will focus on developing the knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of athletic enhancement and community fitness. The students will complete 30 hours in observation experiences within the two designated fields of practice.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 401 - Clinical Practicum


    The Clinical Practicum will focus on developing the knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of cardiac and pulmonary rehab. The students will complete 30 hours in observation experiences within the two designated fields of practice.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 402 - Senior Practicum


    The Senior Practicum will focus on developing the knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of cardiac and pulmonary rehab, fitness assessment, exercise prescription, group exercise instruction and exercise programming for special populations. The students will complete 30 hours of observation and application experiences within the designated fields of practice.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 406 - Introduction to Electrocardiography


    This course focuses on foundational information of electrocardiography and ECG rhythm interpretation skills.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207  and BIO 208 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 418 - Pathophysiology & Exercise


    This course will address the pathological conditions encountered in clinical practice across the life span. Emphasis is placed upon the reason and mechanisms that cause each pathology, as well as regulatory and compensatory mechanisms as they relate to commonly occurring diseases. In addition, the course will include diagnostic tools, treatments and the effect of the pathology on the ability to exercise and the effects of exercise on the symptoms acutely and chronically.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 420 - Exercise Prescription


    This course involves study, discussion, and hands-on service learning in developing appropriate exercise programs for a variety of populations including the apparently healthy as well as those at risk, with known disease, and other special population groups. Major components of the course include health risk assessment, exercise testing and prescription, and program development.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 336  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 445 - Exercise Science Internship


    The Exercise Science Internship requires a minimum of 240 hours (40 hours per credit) of field experience. The focus of the internship experience is to further develop clinical competencies, knowledge, skill and abilities, and prepare for professional practice in a designated area of interest falling in one of the following categories: cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, athletic development programs, or community fitness programming. The clinical hours involved in the internship experience may be applied toward required hours of practical experience for application for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification or Exercise Specialist Certification.

    6-12 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 452 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation


    The student will study, discuss, and experience hands-on application of current practices in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Clinical laboratory includes observation at a clinical cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sites.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours (includes lab)
    Prerequisite(s): EXS 406  and KIN 336 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 455 - Advanced Exercise Physiology


    This advanced course involves detailed study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Special attention is given to variations and alterations in the pathways as a result of certain disease processes and the effects of exercise.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): KIN 336  
    Corequisite(s): EXS 455L 
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 455L - Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab


    Accompanying lab for EXS 455 .

    0 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): EXS 455 
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
  
  • EXS 465 - Senior Seminar I


    Senior Seminar I is the first capstone course in the Program in Exercise Science, melding together the foundational studies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The primary focus consists of planning for the capstone research project, including completion of forms required by the University of Mary Institutional Review Board. Students will also begin work on a professional portfolio and resume. Senior Seminar I is completed in the spring of the junior year.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Declared major in Exercise Science and junior status
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 466 - Senior Seminar II


    Senior Seminar II is the second capstone course in the program in Exercise Science, bridging the foundational curricular experience with professional preparedness and/ or higher education directives. Senior Seminar II involves completion of a capstone research project as well as directed preparation for the ACSM-EP-C Certification Exam. Students will continue to build on the development of a resume and professional portfolio. Senior Seminar II is completed in the fall of the senior year.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the Exercise Science program and completing senior year of the Exercise Science curriculum
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • EXS 467 - Senior Seminar III


    Senior Seminar III is the final capstone course of Exercise Science, melding together foundational studies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Key assignments include a capstone review of literature paper, and mock exam in preparation for the ACSM-EP-C certification. Students will also contribute to a market analysis class project and will present their completed research from Senior Seminar II in a public forum. Senior Seminar III is completed in the spring of the senior year.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the Exercise Science program and completing senior year of the Exercise Science curriculum
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT

Finance

  
  • FIN 110 - Introduction to Fund Management Practicum I


    This course will serve to enrich the investment and finance knowledge of involved students as they prepare market pitches, attend research sessions, formulate and execute successful investment strategies, and participate in the management of a diversified portfolio. This is a freshman-level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 120 - Introduction to Fund Management Practicum II


    This course will serve to enrich the investment and finance knowledge of involved students as they prepare market pitches, attend research sessions, formulate and execute successful investment strategies, and participate in the management of a diversified portfolio. Students will also prepare for FIN 210 . This is a freshman-level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 210 - Intermediate Fund Management Practicum I


    This course will introduce the methods for justifying market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies leading to a diversified portfolio. This is a sophomore level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 220 - Intermediate Fund Management Practicum II


    Students will continue their practice and build upon previous work in which they created market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies. This is a sophomore level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 310 - Fund Management Practicum I


    This course will prepare students to predict the act of justifying market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies leading to a diversified portfolio. This is a junior level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 320 - Fund Management Practicum II


    Through the use of ethical and fiscal knowledge, students will be able to justify market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies leading to a diversified portfolio. This is a junior level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 410 - Advanced Fund Management Practicum I


    Students will develop strategy used to employ effective market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies leading to a diversified portfolio. This is a senior level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 420 - Advanced Fund Management Practicum II


    This course will serve to critique financial understanding in such a way to maximize the effectiveness of market pitches, research sessions, and successful investing studies leading to a diversified portfolio. This is a senior level course.

    0.5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FIN 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT

French

  
  • FRE 101 - Beginning French I


    Beginning French I introduces students to four basic skills with the French language: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. An emphasis is placed on a communicative proficiency. A cultural component is also integrated into the program.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FRE 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FRE 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FRE 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • FRE 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT

Geography

  
  • GEO 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 150 - Principles of Geography


    Study of geography in a modern context and its synthesizing role in relation to both physical and social sciences. Major emphasis is on the relationship between people and their environment, spatial interactions, and regional structures.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 161 - World Regional Geography


    Study of geographic processes shaping major world religions and inter-relationships in the global village; geographic bases and implications of current world events.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 350 - Peoples & Cultures


    An exploration of the particular peoples and cultures of a region or of similar physical geographies (e.g., Brazilian Rainforest or island cultures). The specific focus of the course may change and students can repeat the course when the focus changes.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 402 - Human Geography


    A review of the relationship between core areas of the earth and the peripheral environment as well as a display of the continuing transformation of the political economy of the world, nations, regions, and cities. An emphasis on how social and cultural differences are embedded in human geography, especially differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, and class.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GEO 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT

Greek

  
  • GRK 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 201 - Beginning/First Semester Greek


    An introduction to the forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Attic Greek.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 202 - Second Semester Beginning Greek


    An introduction to the forms, syntax and vocabulary of Attic Greek.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 201 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 301 - Second Year Greek I: Classical Prose


    Readings from selected classical Greek authors.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 202 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Global Stewardship elective requirement
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 302 - Second Year Greek II: New Testament Greek


    An introduction to koine Greek as found in the New Testament.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): GRK 301 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Global Stewardship elective requirement
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • GRK 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT

History

  
  • HIS 101 - World Civilizations I


    An introductory survey of world civilizations from (I) ancient times to 1500 and (II) from 1500 to present.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Global Stewardship elective requirement
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 102 - World Civilizations II


    An introductory survey of world civilizations from (I) ancient times to 1500 and (II) from 1500 to present.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Global Stewardship elective requirement
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 202 - North Dakota History


    Survey from pre-history to present: physical features, people, cultures, politics, and place in United States history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 210 - Civil Rights in America


    This course analyzes the structure and dynamics of the civil rights movement and examines the people, stories, events and issues of America’s civil rights struggle.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 250 - The Historian’s Craft


    Presents the historian’s craft as the guarding and communicating of memory In Western civilization. To “know thyself” today requires the large-scale study of the “making of Europe” as a background of modernity. Students see the process of change whereby a new religion enters an old society to create a civilization. They encounter key moments of the past through a great work of historical synthesis as well as various genres of historical communication that reflect Western identity. Introduces the principles of historical thinking and judgment; the sources of historical knowledge, such as personal experience, oral tradition/memory, archives, artifacts, and archeological sites; as well as various perspectives on the past such as macro-history, micro-history, metahistory, economic history, social history, etc. Required for all History and History Education majors.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 271 - US History I


    A survey of the history of the United States from: (I) pre-Columbian North America to 1877 and (II) from 1877 to the present.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 272 - US History II


    A survey of the history of the United States from: (I) pre-Columbian North America to 1877 and (II) from 1877 to the present.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 303 - Church History


    This course explores the history of the Church’s emergence, development, and growth in the apostolic, patristic, medieval, and Reformation periods as well as the mutual effects of Christianity’s engagement with various cultures.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: THE 303 
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 307 - Difference and Inequality


    Examination of issues of human diversity from historical, global, social and cultural perspectives. Issues may include race, gender, age, ethnicity, class or culture.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 310 - Catholicism and America


    Examines the Catholic historical experience in America from colonization until the present. Consideration of how far Catholicism is compatible with American political and social values. Either this course or CTH 330 /HIS 330  Catholicism and the Modern World is required for the Catholic Studies major; advanced elective for Catholic Studies minor. Upper-level U.S. History elective for History Education majors.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: CTH 310 
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 330 - Catholicism and the Modern World


    A comprehensive examination of Catholicism in relation to historical developments beginning in the Enlightenment and French Revolution. Treats the challenges and possibilities stemming from the encounter between Catholicism and the mode rn world as expressed In Ideas, cultures, and events since the eighteenth century. Either this course or HIS 310 /CTH 310  Catholicism & America is required for the Catholic Studies major; advanced elective for Catholic Studies minor. Upperlevel World History elective for History Education majors.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: CTH 330 
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Global Stewardship elective requirement
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 350 - U.S. Historical Era


    An examination of an historical era in U.S. history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 351 - World Historical Era


    An examination of an historical era in world history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 360 - Civilization in History


    A study of a civilization(s) in world history and the factors in the rise and decline of civilizations.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 371 - The American Revolution


    A comprehensive analysis of the revolutionary era from the end of the Great War for Empire in 1763 to the War of 1812 with special attention directed to political, economic and military events of the period.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    As needed
  
  • HIS 420 - Military History


    An examination of the significance of war in human society and history. One or more major wars studied along with key concepts and problems in military history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 440 - Biography and History


    A study of the ways various historical biographies reveal the cultures of the past. Analysis of how human lives are situated in complex webs of contexts at any given time in history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 450 - U.S. Historical Theme


    An examination of an historical era in U.S. history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 451 - World Historical Theme


    An examination of an historical era in world history.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 471 - Indians in American History


    Analyzes histories of American Indians in the United States from a Native perspective, changes that occurred through European colonization, impact of United States Indian policy, political activism, and contemporary issues.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 480 - Historiography and Methods


    A study of historical writing and of a wide variety of historians and their approaches. Analysis of historical sources. Advanced-level research and writing of a history paper.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HIS 490 - Senior Seminar


    An examination of leadership from historical, political, and social perspectives through literature and discussion. Methodology, assessment of the program and connections of Benedictine Values, servant leadership, mission, and philosophy are also included.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: POL 490 , HSS 490 
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT

Human Performance Science

  
  • HPS 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 206 - Medical Terminology


    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of medical terminology. The course includes word structure of body parts and organs, body systems, basic medical and surgical terms and therapeutic interventions, diagnostic and medical abbreviations and symbols.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 310 - Foundation in Health Promotion and Wellness


    Foundations of Health Promotion and Wellness will define health promotion and wellness (HPW) and explore current issues of HPW in the context of a social-ecological model, advocacy, intervention programs, economic impact, and measurement of wellness.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 501 - Foundations and Concepts of Human Performance


    This course will initiate the comprehensive analysis of human performance and how it is justified in students’ specific areas of expertise. Focus will be on integrating and combining ideas about human performance for application in future classes. Emphasis will be upon the study of improving productivity in organizations by designing and developing effective interventions that are results-oriented, comprehensive, systematic, and ethical.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 505 - Psychology in Sport, Health & Disease


    This course will focus on human performance including psychology in training and competition for sport and behavior theory, strategies that encourage adoption of healthy behaviors and how to identify and address common mental health conditions that exist in clinical populations.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into one of the following programs: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or Physical Education
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 525 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 603 - Strength and Conditioning


    This course is a comprehensive study of strength development. The students will develop programs for a variety of populations with different health issues. Students will compare and contrast strength and conditioning styles and techniques to ensure peak performance.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 617 - Nutrition in Sports, Health, and Disease


    The course examines the role of nutrition in sport performance, health, and disease. Students will compare and contrast nutritional aspects of injury and illness, risk management, psychosocial intervention and referral, weight management, and body composition. Students will examine nutritional needs of clinical populations as well as eating disorders, weight gain and weight loss, hydration, and performance enhancing supplements. Elective course for CEP.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 625 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 703 - Thesis


    The capstone option for the Master’s in Human Performance from the University of Mary requires an oral defense of a completed thesis. The oral defense provides the opportunity for each graduate student to defend his or her research study findings and to receive constructive feedback. Students are expected to present the conclusions of the findings and recommendations on how these findings may impact their field.

    6 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 704 - Thesis


    The capstone option for the Master’s in Human Performance from the University of Mary requires an oral defense of a completed thesis. The oral defense provides the opportunity for each graduate student to defend his or her research study findings and to receive constructive feedback. Students are expected to present the conclusions of the findings and recommendations on how these findings may impact their field.

    6 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HPS 725 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT

Human and Social Science

  
  • HSS 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HSS 220 - Religion and Culture


    Considers the sociological dynamics of religion in general and Catholicism in particular within human societies and culture. Examines the nature of a liberal arts-based education as a specific illustration of the relationship between religion and culture. Required foundation course for Catholic Studies major; elective foundation course for Catholic Studies minor. Elective for Social and Behavioral Sciences major.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: CTH 220 
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • HSS 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
 

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