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Courses


 

History

  
  • HIST 317 - America & the World: 1945-PRESENT


    A history of American war and diplomacy in the latter half of the 20th century.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 318 - 20th Century American Social Movements


    A study of the strategies and goals employed by social movements to change American society in the 20th century. Topics include the labor movement, civil rights, antiwar activism, the counterculture, and the women’s movement.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 319 - African-American History


    History of African-Americans in the U.S. from 1619 to the present.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 320 - United States Women’s History


    This course examines the history of women in the United States since 1789. Topics include work, the family, women’s rights, and education.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 321 - U.S. Social History to 1877


    This course examines recent works in American social history from the colonial period through Reconstruction. Topics include the development of the family, the meaning and transformation of work, the relationship between religion and society, and the shifting constructions of race and gender.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 322 - European Intellectual & Cultural History


    The relationship between ideas and the social development of European peoples as reflected in material culture from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 323 - American Intellectual & Cultural History


    The relationship between ideas and the social development of the American people as reflected in material culture from the 17th through the early 20th centuries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 324 - Modern European Women’s History


    This course examines women’s experiences in Europe from the 18th century to the present. The course details women’s identities, at both the individual and societal levels, in the context of socio-economic transformations, patriarchal constraints in the social structure and consciousness, class contradictions, overpowering influences of the state and civil apparatus, foreign rule, and struggles for women’s emancipation.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 325 - American Frontier History


    A topical survey of the frontier experience of the American people from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 326 - The Black Freedom Struggle 1941-PRESENT


    This course examines the struggle for African American civil and human rights from the outbreak of World War Two to the present. Emphasized are such concepts as colonialism, human and civil rights, segregation, integration, Pan-Africanism, nationalism, emigration, institution building, gender, self-determination, self-defense, identity, race, and class.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 327 - Religion in America 1600-Present


    Students in this course will examine American religious history from the colonial period to the present. Beginning with the interaction between Native American spiritual traditions and European Christianity, the course will analyze the role of religious ideas, movements, and institutions in shaping the culture, society and politics of the United States.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 329 - The Vietnam War


    A study of the origins, development and outcome of American involvement in Indo-China from 1946 to 1975.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 330 - Euro-American History in The20th Century


    A course studying the history shared by Europeans and Americans in the first half of the 20th century. The course will cover such topics as American involvement in Europe in World War I and II, Wilson at Versailles, American intellectuals emigres in Europe, European intellectuals in the United States. United States economic investment in Europe and Dawes and Young plans and American volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 331 - History of Britain to 1688


    A study of the growth and development of social, political, economic, religious and cultural institutions in the primary regions associated with Britain, including Wales, Scotland, and England.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 332 - Modern Britain, 1688-present


    A study of Britain’s rise to dominance in the 18th century, world supremacy and demise as a major world power.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 333 - American Indian History


    A survey of American Indian history from the pre-colonial period to the present.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 344 - France: 1515-1815


    Includes Louis XIV, Enlightenment, French Revolution and Napoleon.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 345 - History of Modern France 1815-PRESENT


    This course will cover such topics as the post-Napoleonic Restoration, the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848, the Second Empire, French industrialization, imperialism, and urbanization, the First and Second World Wars, and France’s postwar role in the European Union.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 351 - History of Modern Germany


    A history of Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will cover Prussian-Austrian rivalry, the 1848 revolutions, Bismarck and the unification of German, Germany in World War I, Weimar Germany and the Third Reich.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 352 - Hist Modern Russia Since 1801


    A study of Russia in the 19th and 20th centuries including Napoleon in Russia, the serf problem, industrialization, the 1917 Revolution and the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 353 - History of Eastern Europe


    A study of East-Central Europe from the eighteenth century onward, with particular emphasis on the Prussian, Ottoman, Russian, and Austro-Hungarian empires. Topics include the effects of nationalism, multi-nationalism, modernization, the Cold War, and the region’s post-communist transition.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 354 - History of Poland


    A study of Poland from the first partition (1772) to the present. The course will cover such topics as the Partitions, Poland under foreign rule, the re-emergence of Poland and Poland in World War II and the post-war period.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 355 - Modern China


    A survey of modern Chinese history from the Opium War to the present, with special focus in the interweaving imperatives of reform and revolution in China’s responses to the challenges of the West and the demands of modernity.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 356 - Modern Korea


    This class is a survey of modern Korea history from the late 18th century to the present. Special focus will be given to understanding how the two Koreas evolved into two different systems: authoritarian socialist North and democratic and market economy South. In an attempt to answer this question, this course covers themes such as imperialism, WW2, de-colonization, cold-war confrontation, modernization, and democratization.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 357 - Modern Japan


    A survey of modern Japanese history from the Meiji Restoration to the present, with special focus on the evolvement of the modern Japanese state - and society - in response to the challenges of modernity.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 358 - Women in East Asia


    This course examines the history of women in China, Japan, and Korea. It will cover issues such as marriage and divorce, inheritance rights of women, and women’s status in family and society, and finally how these issues have changed over time, especially in the 19th and the 20th centuries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 359 - Modern India


    A survey of modern Indian history from the 18th century to the present, with special focus on the responses to western imperialism in the 19th century, and the challenges of economic development, and state and nation building in the 20th century.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 361 - Early Middle Ages: 300-1050


    Late Roman empire and its transition from a Mediterranean civilization to three new societies: Western Europe, Byzantium and Islam.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 362 - Europe High Mid Ages 1050-1350


    Medieval civilization at its zenith. Emphasis upon Germany, France, Italy, Low Countries and Spain.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 363 - Renaissance, 1350-1515


    Western Europe from the Hundred Years War to Erasmus.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 364 - Age of Reformation, 1515-1715


    A study of the Reformation in its intellectual, political and social aspects from Luther through Louis XIV. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of reform upon the emerging national state, the expansion of Europe and the crisis of the 17th century.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 365 - Age of Democratic Revolution 1715-1815


    A study of aristocratic Europe and the challenge to it by the Enlightenment and the world-wide impact of the American and French Revolutions.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 366 - History of Europe, 1815-1914


    A study of Europe from the fall of Napoleon to the end of the 19th century. The course will cover such political events as the Revolutions of 1848 and the Unification of Germany, such economic developments as industrialism and early socialist theory and such intellectual movements as Romanticism and materialism.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 367 - History of Europe, 1914-1945


    A study of Europe from World War I to 1945. The course covers both world wars, communism in Russia, fascism in Italy and Germany, political conflict in France and conservatism in England during the interwar period.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 368 - History Postwar Europe 1945-Present


    A study of Eastern and Western Europe throughout the cold war period. An analysis of European recovery after World War II, the Common Market, the Communist block, U.S. influence, East European revolts, the major West European democracies and the Soviet Union since 1945.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 372 - Ancient Near East to 300 B.C.


    Study of Mesopotamia, Egypt of the Pharaohs, Greece and Hellenistic world at the time of Alexander. Will include archeology, mythology, pyramids, art, Greek theater, political systems and sports.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 373 - Ancient Roman Republic to 300 Ad


    Includes study of Roman expansion, army, historians, Julius Caesar, art, literature, mythology, technology and early Christianity.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 380 - Historical Geography of Africa


    Examines Africa’s great achievements, serious problems and enormous potential from historical and geographic perspectives. Topics include paleoecology, environments, pre-colonial and colonial history, population, food production systems, health and disease, continuity and change in the post-colonial era, deforestation and desertification, and economic development strategies.

    XLIST: GEOG 311  

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 381 - Historical Geography of Latin America


    Historical Geography of Latin America This course examines Latin America from both spatial and historical perspectives, while focusing on economic, political, demographic, and cultural linkages through time and space. Topics include pre-Columbian settlement, colonization, the slave trade, economic development, political (r)evolutions, human impact on the landscape, population growth, migration, and urbanization.

    XLIST: GEOG 312  

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 382 - History of the African Diaspora


    This course is a thematic examination of the experience of people of African descent throughout the world and the quest for unity and self-determination. Beginning with pre-colonial Africa and extending to the present-day, this course will examine such topics as the construction of the African Diaspora, enslavement, colonialism, political economy, Pan-Africanism, anti-colonialism, liberation, and independence.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 383 - Secret History of the 20th Century


    This course will explore major events in twentieth-century world history-such as the two world wars, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Coup against Iranian president Mosaddeq in 1953, the so-called War against Terror-with regard to the role of espionage and other secret activities. Equally important, the course will track major structural developments in twentieth-century world history-particularly the shift from imperialism to nationalism, modernization, and national identity formation between secular and religious notions of kinship-through the role of state intelligence services. Throughout, the course will put special emphasis on the perspective of non-western actors and participants in secret operations and highlight the impact of secret policies on those non-western countries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 390 - Selected Topics in History


    A junior level seminar in selected areas of historical study.

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 390A - Special Topics in History-U.S.


    A Junior-level seminar in selected areas of historical study, as follows: A150United States; B150Europe; C150World.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 390B - Special Topics in History-Europe


    A Junior-level seminar in selected areas of historical study, as follows: A150United States; B150Europe; C150World.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 390C - Special Topics in History-World


    A Junior-level seminar in selected areas of historical study, as follows: A150United States; B150Europe; C150World.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 393 - Directed Readings


    An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the HIST. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-3 cr
  
  • HIST 394 - Independent Research


    An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the HIST. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 454 - Methods of Teaching Soc. Studies, 5-9


    This course is designed for students interested in teaching middle school social studies (grades 5-9). This course prepares students to design and implement social studies lesson plans, provide culturally responsive and inclusive instruction, instructs in assessment strategies, enhances content knowledge, and prepares students to apply this knowledge teaching social studies in middle school.

    Requisites: TEMS 344 OR TEMS 434  (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • HIST 490 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 491 - Seminar Selected Topics Hist


    A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 493 - Directed Reading in History


    An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the HIST. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 494 - Independent Writing in History


    An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Requisites: Instructor permission, 3. 00 GPA or higher and a minimum of 12 credits in the HIST. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HIST 496 - Cooperative Education in History


    A campus-based individually designed course of supervised field study in historical and job-oriented areas. Completion of a SVSU learning contract and permission of faculty advisor, department chairman and dean required.

    Requisites: SVSU learning contract and faculty advisor, department chair and dean permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-6 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-6 cr
  
  • HIST 497 - Senior Thesis


    An independent Senior project in the discipline.

    Requisites: Senior history major, instructor permission. (Required, Previous). Senior Standing (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 498 - Honors Thesis


    Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.

    Requisites: Honors students status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HIST 499 - Senior Seminar


    A capstone course required of all History majors. The course will integrate knowledge acquired in the student’s course of study with advanced research and writing. Students will write a research paper which will be the final component in their assessment portfolio.

    Requisites: 30 credits of HIST. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr

Honors

  
  • HON 192 - Honors I


    A course approved by the Honors Committee in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule and honors student status. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • HON 292 - Honors II


    An interdisciplinary course on a topic not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and transcript.

    Requisites: Honors status, or a 3. 50 GPA or higher, and instructor permission and HON 192. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • HON 392 - Honors III


    An interdisiplinary course that includes a research component on a topic not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and transcript.

    Requisites: Honors status and HON 192, HON 292, or 3. 50 GPA and instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • HON 492 - Honors IV


    A course approved by the Honors Committee in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.

    Requisites: Honors status and HON 192, HON 292, HON 392, or 3. 50 GPA and instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • HON 498 - Honors Thesis


    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr

Humanities

  
  • HUM 190 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1-4 cr
  
  • HUM 191 - Special Topics


    A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HUM 290 - Selected Topics


    Topics which are not normally a part of departmental programs and integrate two or more areas of knowledge.

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • HUM 390 - Selected Topics


    Topics which are not normally a part of departmental programs and integrate two or more areas of knowledge.

    Requisites: Admission to Roberts Fellowship Program. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 111 - Elementary Japanese I


    This course aims at the acquisition of basic communicative, grammatical, and cultural proficiency through the practice of the four skill areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in modern Japanese. Students will be introduced to the Japanese writing system - the phonetic hiragana and katakana, and the character-based kanji. Students will also learn about Japanese culture so that they become both grammatically correct and socially appropriate. It includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.

    Credits:4 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  
  • JAPN 112 - Elementary Japanese II


    This course aims at the expansion of basic communicative, grammatical, and cultural proficiency through the practice of the four skill areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in modern Japanese. Students will increase their knowledge of Chinese characters (kanji) to 250. Students will also learn about Japanese culture so that they become both grammatically correct and socially appropriate. It includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.

    Requisites: JAPN 111. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  
  • JAPN 211 - Intermediate Japanese I


    This course aims at the expansion of the communicative, grammatical, and cultural proficiency of the four skill areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening) acquired in Elementary Japanese II (JAPN 112). Continued emphasis will be placed on audio-lingual skills while an increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing kanji skills. Students are expected to be able to appreciate, enjoy, and describe the different cultural aspects and their relation to the Japanese language. Students will also learn about Japanese culture so that they become both grammatically correct and socially appropriate. It includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.

    Requisites: JAPN 112. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    General Education:  

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  
  • JAPN 212 - Intermediate Japanese II


    This emphasizes the continuation of the skills learned in Intermediate Japanese I (JAPN 211). Classes will be conducted entirely in Japanese. The focus is on both written and spoken skills, but the primary emphasis is on spoken Japanese. Students are expected to be able to appreciate, enjoy, and describe the different cultural aspects and their relation to the Japanese language. Students will also learn about Japanese culture so that they become both grammatically correct and socially appropriate. It includes student work in language laboratory and computer laboratory.

    Requisites: JAPN 211. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  
  • JAPN 311 - Japanese Literature & Culture


    Presents representative works of Japanese literature from the 17th-21st centuries. Lectures, discussions and readings in Japanese.

    Requisites: JAPN 212 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and SpringYearly Cycle Periodically
3 cr
  
  • JAPN 321 - Japanese Composition


    Stresses the acquisition of grammar skills through original composition.

    Requisites: JAPN 212 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • JAPN 332 - Japanese Conversation


    Oral proficiency is to be acquired through both guided and free discussion.

    Requisites: JAPN 212 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • JAPN 340 - Japanese Civilization


    A survey course of Japanese culture from prehistoric times to the present, including readings, discussion, and research on such cultural elements as the arts, social institutions, politics, and historical events.

    Requisites: JAPN 212 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:4 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
4 cr
  
  • JAPN 390 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: JAPN 212 or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr

Kinesiology

  
  • KINE 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology


    Students will explore career possibilities in the field of Kinesiology through classroom activities and guided observations in a variety of exercise and/or health care professional settings.

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 101 - Golf


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 107 - Conditioning & Weight Training


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 109 - Bowling


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
1 cr
  
  • KINE 110 - Selected Topics in Physical Activity


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 110A - Select Topics in Health Related Fitness


    This course will introduce students to health related fitness through exercise and activity. Topics for this course will rotate, providing a variety of options for students. Examples of topics that this course will explore include, but are not limited to, Zumba, aerobics, and exercise walking.

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 110B - Select Topics in Skill-Related Fitness


    This course will introduce students to skill-related fitness through exercise and activity. Topics for this course will rotate, providing a variety of options for students. Examples of topics that this course will explore include, but are not limited to, Yoga, Pilates, and Stress Relief with Meditation.

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 111 - Tennis


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 112 - Archery


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 120 - Basic Life Support & First Aid


    The purpose of this course is to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrives. Candidates have the opportunity to obtain certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens training from a reputable certification body.

    Credits:2 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter and SpringYearly Cycle Every Year
2 cr
  
  • KINE 122 - Personal Health


    This course will examine the personal health and social values concerning sexuality, smoking, alcohol, drugs, weight control, mental health, exercise and aging.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • KINE 125 - Swimming


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 130 - Community First Aid CPR & AED Training


    Participants in this course will learn to recognize and respond to emergencies, including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults and pediatric patients, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses, and poisonings. Candidates have the opportunity to obtain certifications in community first aid, CPR (Adult and Pediatric) and Automated External Defibrillation, and Bloodborne Pathogens training from a reputable certification body. Satisfies Michigan Department of Education requirement for teacher education students. Not intended for HHS majors.

    Requisites: Teacher Education majors only. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 132 - Self Defense


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 133 - Karate


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
1 cr
  
  • KINE 137 - Snowboarding/Skiing


    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
1 cr
  
  • KINE 190 - Special Topics in Kinesiology


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1-4 cr

    Session Cycle Fall, Winter, & Spring/SummerYearly Cycle Periodically
1-4 cr
  
  • KINE 220 - Lifeguard Training


    The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program is to provide entry-level lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel take over. Candidates have the opportunity to obtain the following American Red Cross Certification: Lifeguard Training.

    Requisites: KINE 120 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 222 - Community Health Concerns


    This course will examine the interrelationships among health programs of the community, state and nation. Course also examines the prevention, recognition and treatment of health problems of school children

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • KINE 232 - Athletic Injury Management


    Recognition and management of specific injuries and conditions, along with, techniques for preventing or minimizing sport related injuries.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • KINE 232L - Athletic Injury Management Laboratory


    Through laboratory experiences the prevention, evaluation and immediate management of acute injuries and illnesses will be examined.

    Requisites: KINE 232 (Required, Concurrent).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Periodically
1 cr
  
  • KINE 234 - EBP and Documentation in Healthcare


    Through lecture, discussion and laboratory experience the basic knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice (EBP) and documentation will be examined. This course is designed to introduce the concepts and principles needed for sound clinical decision-making based on the available evidence to improve patient outcomes throughout the healthcare system.

    Credits:3 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
3 cr
  
  • KINE 235 - Bracing, Splinting, & Orthoped. Casting


    Through laboratory experiences, the basic knowledge and skills related to extremity bracing, custom and prefabricated bracing, and principles of orthopedic casting, and protective equipment will be examined. Students will have the opportunity to apply a variety of techniques to support the upper and lower extremities.

    Requisites: KINE 232 (Required, Previous).

    Credits:2 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
2 cr
  
  • KINE 244 - Athletic Training Practicum I


    Thorough laboratory experiences students are provided the opportunity to receive proficiency testing and synthesis and integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into actual client/patient care, specifically as they relate to the acute care of injury and illness. 2 lab hours per week.

    Requisites: KINE 120, KINE 232L, admitted AT majors. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall onlyYearly Cycle Periodically
1 cr
  
  • KINE 246 - Athletic Training Practicum II


    Thorough laboratory experiences students are provided the opportunity to receive proficiency testing and synthesis and integration of knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into actual client/patient care, specifically as they relate to injury prevention and health promotion and evidence-based practice in athletic training. 2 lab hours per week.

    Requisites: KINE 234, KINE 235, admitted AT majors. (Required, Previous).

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Winter onlyYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
  
  • KINE 260 - Officiating Sports


    Students will gain valuable knowledge and insight about the philosophy and psychological dynamics of officiating. The mechanics and rules of selected sports and activities will be taught and discussed. General principles and guidelines of officiating will be presented. Actual game scenarios will be observed.

    Credits:1 cr

    Session Cycle Fall and WinterYearly Cycle Every Year
1 cr
 

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