Below is a listing of 2022 summer session courses. Please note that this list is subject to change. This list will be updated periodically, but be sure to refer to the Cal Poly Humboldt Class Schedule website for the most current course schedule before you register. See Summer Session registration for registration procedures.
Summer Session dates:
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First 5-week session: May 23-June 24
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Second 5-week session: June 27-July 29
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Ten-week session: May 23-July 29
Course | Number | Title | CR | Time | Instr |
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ANTH 302 | 31010 | Anthropology of Religion
Theoretical perspectives and modes of analysis of religious belief systems and practices. Focus: preliterate and peasant religions, including ritual, magic, and symbol systems.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Robertson |
ANTH 305 | 31011 | Human Evolutionary Health
How the biology, behavior, diet, strategies, and experiences of our ancestors are reflected in and affect us today; examine human biocultural diversity within the context of evolutionary history. Recommended preparation: LD GE Area B: Life Forms.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Glenn |
ART 100 | 31013 | Global Perspectives in Art
Designed for the non-art major, this course explores contemporary art from around the world. The social, political, and cultural contexts in which the art was produced is explored. Does not apply toward art studio, art history, or art education majors/minors.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Woglom |
ART 103A | 31016 | Prehistoric to Medieval Art
First of a two-part survey of world art history. Covers art and architecture from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas from prehistory through the middle ages.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Conley |
ART 105B | 31012 | Fundamentals of Drawing
Training in fundamentals of drawing: form, space, organization, composition. Various drawing materials and techniques.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Atherton |
ART 108 | 31015 | Digital Media I
Introduction to principles, tools and methodologies of graphic design. Introduction to industry-standard software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop within the context of visual problem-solving.
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3 | M 8-10:50 | Nachtigall |
ART 251 | 31014 | Photography I
Fundamentals of digital camera functions and introduction to digital imaging software. Exploration of creative image control and visual communication through lens-based image making.
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3 | W 8-10:50 | Hill |
ART 303 | 31125 | Global Contemporary Art
This course explores global contemporary art and theory (post-1970). Emphasis is placed on understanding major trends as well as theoretical models so that students can generate their own informed analysis.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Alderson |
BA 250 | 31017 | Financial Accounting
First course in accounting. Measurement and reporting principles used in US to prepare financial reports for investors/creditors. Computer applications demonstrate design of accounting information systems.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Zender |
BA 360 | 31018 | Principles of Finance
Basic skills for analyzing financial data. Time value of money; techniques and ratios commonly used in financial analysis.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Panta |
BA 370 | 31019 | Principles of Management
Theory, behavior, production and operations, and interpersonal communication in organizations: large or small, profit or nonprofit, domestic or international.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Stumpf |
BA 340 | 31020 | Principles of Marketing
Domestic and international institutions, concepts, and management processes in marketing. Marketing research. Simulations, cases, exercises. Computer applications.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Sleeth-Keppler |
BIOL 105 | 31068 | Principles of Biology
Fundamental processes of life. Structure and function of cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
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4 | TR 11-11:50 AM | Montgomery |
BIOL 105 | 31069 | Principles of Biology - LAB
Fundamental processes of life. Structure and function of cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
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LAB | TR 12-1:50 PM | Montgomery |
BIOL 102 | 31070 | Human Biology
The human animal as a biological entity: structure, function, health and disease, evolution and behavior. Not intended for majors in science, natural resources, or kinesiology.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Burrell |
BIOL 102L | 31072 | Human Biology Lab
Laboratory focusing on human anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Not intended for majors in science, natural resources, or kinesiology.
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1 | Virtual Asynchronous | Burrell |
BOT 300 | 31021 | Plants & Civilization
Plants that have played important roles in our economic, social, and cultural development. Ethnobotanical aspects of edible, medicinal, and psychoactive plants. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
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3 | MTWRF 1-2:50 | Henkel |
BOT 350 | 31073 | Plant Taxonomy
Identify ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants. Recognize families and key plants in the local flora.
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4 | MTWR 8-9:15 | Brandt |
BOT 350 | 31074 | Plant Taxonomy - LAB
Identify ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants. Recognize families and key plants in the local flora.
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LAB | MTWR 10:15-2 | Brandt |
CHEM 109 | 31130 | General Chemistry I
Fundamental concepts: chemical foundations, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic theory, bonding, liquids, solutions. For students in science, engineering, and related majors.
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5 | MTWR 9-11:15 | Cappuccio |
CHEM 109 | 31135 | General Chemistry I - SECOND LEC
Fundamental concepts: chemical foundations, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic theory, bonding, liquids, solutions. For students in science, engineering, and related majors.
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2ND LEC | M 12-2:50 | Cappuccio |
CHEM 109 | 31134 | General Chemistry I - LAB
Fundamental concepts: chemical foundations, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic theory, bonding, liquids, solutions. For students in science, engineering, and related majors.
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LAB | TWR 12-2:50 | Cappuccio |
CHEM 107 | 31128 | Fundamentals of Chemistry
Terminal course. Fundamental concepts and applications of general and inorganic chemistry.
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4 | MTWR 12-1:20 | Burrell |
CHEM 107 | 31129 | Fundamentals of Chemistry - LAB
Terminal course. Fundamental concepts and applications of general and inorganic chemistry.
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LAB | TWR 2-2:50 | Burrell |
CHEM 228 | 31126 | Brief Organic Chemistry
For majors in biological science/natural resource areas. Nomenclature, physical properties, synthesis, and reactions of compounds representing major functional group categories. Reaction mechanisms emphasized.
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4 | MTWR 12-2:50 | Schineller |
CHEM 228 | 31127 | Brief Organic Chemistry - LAB
For majors in biological science/natural resource areas. Nomenclature, physical properties, synthesis, and reactions of compounds representing major functional group categories. Reaction mechanisms emphasized.
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LAB | TWR 9-11:50 | Schineller |
COMM 100 | 31075 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Introductory course. Develop oral communication abilities for functioning effectively in various settings. Fundamental communication theory.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hahn |
COMM 103 | 31024 | Critical Listening & Thinking
From listener's (consumer's) perspective, apply reasoned inquiry in evaluating marketplace communication.
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3 | TWR 10-2:30 | Mackinney |
COMM 300 | 31023 | American Public Discourse
Critique genres of discourse and their importance in American culture.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Frye |
COMM 309b | 31022 | Gender and Communication
Critique relationship of gender to communication as viewed from perspectives of sciences, social sciences, and arts/humanities.
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3 | Mon-Thurs, 9-11 am | Schnurer |
CRGS/ES/WS 105 | 31025 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Comparative history of racialized groups in the US, with particular emphases on the manner in which race, ethnicity, class, and gender inform this history.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Bell |
CRGS/ES/WS 308 | 31026 | Multi-Ethnic Resistance
Examines historical/sociocultural perspectives of US ethnic minorities. Investigates marginalized communities' rebellion/sustained resistance against past/present oppression. Examines role of state and marginalized groups' agency in challenging national narratives.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Bell |
CRGS/ES/WS 313 | 31027 | Community Activism
Develop organizational and activist skills, understand how social change occurs, link theory to concrete organizing practice in the community. course blends critical analysis of organizing theories/ methods with hands-on projects.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Ruiz |
ENGL 102 | 31077 | Composition and Rhetoric A
First semester of year-long course emphasizing analytical reading, critical thinking, and rhetoric. Writing developed through workshop, collaboration, reflection, and revision. Introduction to research. Preparation for ENGL 103. Culminates in semester project.
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3 | MTWR 9-12 | Hernandez |
ENGL 103 | 31076 | Composition and Rhetoric B
Second semester of year-long writing course. Emphasizes rhetorical knowledge, writing in multiple genres, and writing as a socially situated practice. Writing workshop, research, collaboration, and revision. Culminates in writing portfolio.
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3 | MTWR 9-12 | Hernandez |
ENGL 104 | 31078 | Accelerated Comp and Rhetoric
Accelerated writing course emphasizing rhetorical knowledge, writing in multiple genres, critical thinking, and writing as a socially situated practice. Writing workshop, research, collaboration, and revision. Culminates in writing portfolio.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hernandez |
ESM 305 | 31083/31154 | Environ Conflict Resolution
Introduction to conflict theory as applied in complex natural resource disputes. Skill development in planning culturally appropriate and inclusive public participation processes, meeting facilitation, and conflict mediation. Comparison of options for nonviolent conflict management.
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3 | M 9-10, W 2-5 | Benson |
ESM 308 | 31084 | Ecotopia (8 week)
Interdisciplinary study of redwood ecosystem biophysical and cultural characteristics. Guest presentations, discussion/activity sessions.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Murphy |
FOR 359 | 31028 | California & US Forest & Wildland Policy
US and California government and policies are introduced with an emphasis on the interactions between these institutions and natural resource management. Regulations are analyzed from creation to implementation and interpretation. Meets requirement in "US Constitution and California State and Local Government" established by CA legislature.
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3 | R 5:30-8:10 | Boston |
GEOG 100 | 31029 | Critical Thinking: Technology
Develop critical thinking skills and analytical reasoning through the investigation of privacy, security, new content, and location-aware services in mobile and web-based technologies.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Perdue |
GEOG 300 | 31030 | Global Awareness
Analyze current world conflicts and problem areas. Spatial, social, economic, political, and environmental realities.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Johnson |
GSP 101 | 31085/31136 | Geospatial Concepts
Overview: scale, coordinates, geodesy, direction, projections, surveying, global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), cartography; historical context illustrating how maps depict spatial relationships, chart power, convey authority. Recommended preparation: basic computer literacy.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Malloy |
GSP 316 | 31119/31118 | Cartography
Cartographic visualization and map design principles through GIS and illustration programs, the selection of appropriate map projections, data classification, color, visual variables, charts, graphs, and diagrams.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Rock |
GSP 270 | 31031/31150 | Geographic Information Science
Introductory course in Geographic Information Science and spatial analysis involving collection, manipulation, display, and analysis of geographically referenced data. Raster and Vector data, overlays, buffer, proximity analysis and SQL queries.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Malloy |
HED 100 | 31032 | Sound Mind Sound Body
Optimum health. Sound mind in a sound body (interrelationship), exercise physiology, human sexuality and childbirth, nutrition, stress, death/dying, psychophysical and behavior, holistic medicine, somatology.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Bloedon |
HED 231 | 31033 | Basic Human Nutrition
Nutrient requirements for healthy living. Analyze food sources, function of nutrients, chemical processing, and food absorption. Recommended preparation: chemistry.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Bloedon |
HIST 110 | 31036 | US History to 1877
Selected topics. Sources and conditioning factors of American social, political, and economic systems to 1877. Meets requirement in US history established by California legislature.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Geck |
HIST 111 | 31034 | US History Since 1877
Selected topics. Sources and conditioning factors of American social, political, and economic systems from 1877. Meets requirement in US history established by California legislature.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Paulet |
JMC 490 | 31166 | Journalism Special Topic: Kinetic Race
Students in this course will gain real world broadcast experience covering Humboldt County's largest event, the Grand Kinetic Championship, a kinetic sculpture race during Memorial Day weekend. Students will report updates along the race route, conduct interviews with race participants and spectators, shoot photos of kinetic machines, provide updates on social media and broadcast on KRFH student radio on 105.1FM and at KRFH.net.
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2 | Hybrid | Berkowitz |
KINS 379 | 31037/31155 | Exercise Physiology
How the body responds, adjusts, and adapts to exercise. Muscular, circulatory, respiratory, energy, and endocrine systems.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Lankford |
MATH 101T | 31113 | Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverses and applications, radian measure, solving triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, laws of sines and cosines, polar coordinates, vectors.
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3 | MTWR 9-10:55 | Haag |
MATH 105 | 31114 | Calculus for Biological Sciences & Natural Resources
Differential and integral calculus. Apply to biological sciences, including exponential growth and decay.
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3 | MTWR 10-1:55 | Haag |
MATH 109 | 31038 | Calculus I
Limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Evans |
MUS 104 | 31041 | Intro to Music
Non-music majors learn styles, techniques, and forms of various musical periods. Lectures, recordings, concerts. Acquire greater understanding and enjoyment of music.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Ryder |
MUS 301 | 31040 | Rock: An American Music
Major artists and movements of rock music studied in social, historical, and musical contexts. Pioneers of the 50s through today's rebellion, experimentation, and new trends.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Kaufman |
MUS 302 | 31039 | Music in World Culture
Explores the musical traditions of African, Indian, Asian, Indonesian, Latin American, and Caribbean cultures compared in artistic, social, religious, and political contexts.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Novotney |
NAS 104 | 31120 | Intro to Native American Studies
Origins and development of content/ method in NAS. Contrast the field with adjoining and contributing disciplines (anthropology, history, sociology, and humanities).
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Risling Baldy |
NAS 200 | 31122 | Indigenous Peoples of US History
How U.S. policies governing tribes are shaped by societal views of Indigenous Peoples. Analyze documents following history of federal Indian policy. Interactions among diverse Native, European, African, and Asian Americans. Meets requirement in U.S. history established by California legislature.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Begay |
NAS 306 | 31121 | Indigenous Peoples of Americas
Traditional cultures, historical development, and contemporary social and political situations.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Marshall |
NAS 332 | 31123 | Environmental Justice
Issues/ concerns that led to Executive Order 12898 (environmental policies and conflicts between industries and those seeking environmental protection, including Alaska Native villages, "lower 48" tribes, grassroot community organizations).
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Risling Baldy |
PE 157 | 31086 | Strength Fitness
No scheduled hours; individualized weight program during open hours.
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1 | Petersen | |
PE 157 | 31087 | Strength Fitness
No scheduled hours; individualized weight program during open hours.
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1 | Petersen | |
PHIL 100 | 31042 | Logic
Study of correct reasoning. Sentential logic, informal fallacies, and certain paradigms of inductive reasoning. Nature of language, artificial and natural.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Shaeffer |
PHIL 106 | 31043 | Moral Controversies
Major moral theories applied to contemporary issues, such as: environmental ethics, abortion, discrimination, world hunger, the death penalty, euthanasia, homosexuality, and same-sex marriage.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Shaeffer |
PHYX 303 | 31088 | Life in the Universe
Scholarly discussion of the probability that there are planets with life elsewhere in the universe, starting from current ideas about the origin and evolution of our solar system and life. Not intended for Physics majors.
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3 | MTWR 10-11:55 | Mitchell |
PSCI 110 | 31044 | American Government
Political values, institutions, and patterns of influence in law and governance, including relations among the nation, tribes, and the state of California. Meets requirement in "US Constitution and California state and local government" established by legislature.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Burkhalter |
PSYC 100 | 31046 | Psychology of Critical Thinking
Examines logical errors and cognitive distortions; analysis of argument and persuasion techniques; how to evaluate the reliability of information sources; development of critical thinking and scientific reasoning regarding human behavior.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Souter |
PSYC 104 | 31089/31151 | Intro Psychology
Overview of core content such as neuroscience, learning, human development, research methods, psychological disorders/treatments, social influences on behavior. Participation in research studies required. Prerequisite for all other PSYC courses.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Souter |
PSYC 311 | 31090 | Human Development
Overview of developmental changes across the human life span: conception through adulthood. Relevant psychological theories, research literature.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Villarreal |
PSYC 321 | 31091 | Intro Behavioral Neuroscience
How brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, hormones, and genetics affect behavior. Biochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology information supplied in class, so specific background in these subjects not required.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hahn |
PSYC 323 | 31093 | Sensation & Perception
Role of senses in acquiring information. Integrating sensory processes to form perceptual representations of the environment.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hahn |
PSYC 335 | 31092 | Social Psychology
Examines how people's cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others; focus on group processes, intergroup relations, culture, and socialization.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Gaffney |
PSYC 337 | 31137 | Personality Theory
Psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanistic psychology. Research implications, practical application, critical evaluation.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Padrón |
REC 100 | 31149 | Leisure in Society
Explore leisure experiences, leisure professions and the effects of leisure on individual and community wellbeing. Examine the role of leisure in diverse communities. Develop knowledge of local leisure providers and activities, and develop leisure habits for increased personal wellbeing.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Pachmayer |
RS 105 | 31094 | World Religions
Examines six of the following traditions in light of human quest for transcendence: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Zen, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Films augment lectures.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Biondo |
RS 301 | 31095 | Religion in America
Surveys American religious diversity exploring the formative role played by religion in American identity, values, and experience, including critical topical issues from politics, sexuality, environment, education, terrorism etc.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hart |
SOC 104 | 31132/31152 | Intro to Sociology
Study of social patterns across groups, social institutions, and societies. Socialization, social interaction, inequalities, change, social issues, and social science research. Relationship of self and society.
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3 | Hybrid TWR 9-12 | Eichstedt |
STAT 109 | 31096/31153 | Introductory Biostatistics
Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, confidence intervals, contingency tests, regression and correlation, tests of hypothesis, analysis of variance. Emphasis: methods and applications used in the biological and natural resource sciences.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Hasan |
SW 101 | 31060 | Intro to SW & SW Institutions
Using a generalist and decolonizing model, course addresses intersectional concerns around power, privilege, resistance, and struggle in relation to social, environmental and economic justice along with methods for facilitating change.
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3 | Virtual Asynchronous | O'Neill |
WLDF 309 | 31097 | Case Studies in Enviromental Ethics
Human influence on distribution of world's fauna. Ethical perspectives.
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3 | MTWR 9-11:50 | Uribe |
ZOOL 270 | 31100 | Human Anatomy
Gross and microscopic anatomy of human body. Demonstrations on cadavers; microscopic work. Intended for Kinesiology and Pre-Professional Health students.
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4 | Virtual Asynchronous | Giacomini |
ZOOL 270 | 31133 | Human Anatomy
Gross and microscopic anatomy of human body. Demonstrations on cadavers; microscopic work. Intended for Kinesiology and Pre-Professional Health students.
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Lab | Virtual Asynchronous | Giacomini |
ZOOL 356 | 31098 | Mammalogy
Comparative mammalian biology. Systematics, morphology, behavior, reproduction, physiology, ecology, zoogeography.
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3 | TWR 11-11:50 | Melendez |
ZOOL 356 | 31099 | Mammalogy
Comparative mammalian biology. Systematics, morphology, behavior, reproduction, physiology, ecology, zoogeography.
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Lab | TR 2-4 | Melendez |