Academics > Writing Intensive Courses

Writing Intensive Courses (WIC) are part of the Integrative Requirement at Thiel. Students must satisfactorily complete 5 WIC courses. Not more than three of these courses can be in the student's major.

Courses eligible for WIC designation are those that:

Prereq Required	Course ID	Title	Description
No	ACCT 455	Cooperative Education	(WIC)
No	ACCT 555	Cooperative Education	(WIC)
No	ART 250	Topics in Art History I	This course (19th Century Art) will focus on artists of the 19th century and explore how they reacted to cultural and social developments of their time. It is a discussion-based class which will build on the fundamentals learned in Survey I and II. However, unlike a survey class which covers many artists, ART 250 will study only a few artists in-depth. Assigned readings will not only make up our basis of knowledge, but will help cultivate an understanding of scholarly writing that will aid in the several writing assignments on which the grade is based. (WIC)
No	ART 305	19th Century Art History	An in-depth examination of the major artists and artistic trends in the 19th century, this course will focus on the development and the influence of Neo-classicalism and Romanticism and the birth of Modernism. Artists featured include: David, Ingres, Delecroix, ,Monet, Miller, Couret, Van Gogh and Gaugin. (WIC)
No	ART 312	Survey of American Art	This course is a study of American Art and the political, social and cultural issues that were unique to the United States. We will focus on major art works, including such media as painting, sculpture and architecture from approximately 1700 to 1980. (P: ART 101, ART 201, or INDS 115). (WIC)
No	BADM 200	Intro to Entrepreneurship	A course designed to give the individual a general foundation of basic operational proceedings for small business management. This course will give special emphasis to entrepreneurship including franchising, buying out an existing business, and formation of new ventures. The focus of the course throughout will be the development of a comprehensive business plan. This course has no prerequisites and is open to anyone interested in starting a small business. (WIC)
No	BADM 300	Intro to Entrepreneurship	A course designed to give the individual a general foundation of basic operational proceedings for small business management. This course will givespecial emphasis to entrepreneurship including franchising, buying out an existing business, and formation of new ventures. The focus of the course throughout will be the development of a comprehensive business plan. This course has no prerequisites and is open to anyone interested in starting a small business. (WIC)
No	BADM 324	Advertising	Both the “why” and the “how” of advertising will be covered. Included in the “why” will be the basic principles needed to understand the rationale behind creative selling, advertising principles, public relations, sales management, and advertising policies. Included in the “how” will be all aspects of preparing advertising copy, how to write it, how to judge it, how to avoid legal difficulties, and how to undertake advertising research. Open to juniors and seniors only. (WIC)
No	BADM 364	Business Ethics	The world of business increases in technological complexity and competitive pressure daily. Dealing successfully with problems in the business world requires, in addition to technical competence, a firm grounding in the ethical tradition of human culture. This class will provide practical assistance to those entering the business community and theoretical understanding for those studying how humans interact in the world. (WIC)
Yes	BADM 374	Principles of Management	A presentation of the basic concepts of management which focuses on understanding techniques, establishing objectives, and making decisions. Open to juniors and seniors only. (WIC)
No	BADM 384	Business Communication	Because business is conducted among people, effective communication is needed to have an effective enterprise. This course presents theory and techniques for clear, concise, and interesting written communication. (WIC)
No	BADM 454	Marketing	An introduction to marketing management including product planning, channels of distribution, promotion, pricing, market research, consumer behavior, physical distribution, and government regulation. Open to juniors and seniors only. (WIC)
No	BADM 455	Cooperative Education	(WIC)
No	BADM 456	International Marketing	International Marketing covers the skills and information to enable students to perform analyses of world markets, their respective consumers, and environments. The course seeks to develop an understanding of the marketing management efforts required to meet the demands of world markets in a dynamic setting. (WIC)
No	BADM 474	Senior Honors Seminar	Research and class work prepare students for biweekly discussions with senior executives. The seminar format is an integrating process which also helps students form a personal style of management, eclectically based on input from successful business professionals. This input is provided by corporate presidents in personal, informal visits to the seminar. (Invitation of the department faculty is extended to selected students majoring in accounting and business administration). (WIC)
No	BADM 555	Cooperative Education	(WIC)
No	BIO 109	Ethnobotany	(WIC)
No	BIO 110	Ethnobotany	A broad cultural, scientific and economic survey of plants that are useful and harmful to humans. Students learn about the social impact of plants on culture while becoming knowledgeable of ther characteristics and local uses. Laboratory exercises include the identification of the major groups of plants, fruits, flowers and seeds as well as the extraction and bioassay of plant chemicals. The laboratory will also include an outside activity such as a field collection of useful plants or a trip to an organic farm or a botanical garden. Three one hour lectures per week and one three hour laboratory. Offered each spring term of odd numbered years and each summer term. (WIC)
No	BIO 118	Human Evolution	An exploration of the process that led to the emergence of humans from primate ancestors. The course will consider the evidence of the fossil record, comparisons between humans and related primates through molecular and behavioral analyses, and implications of the facts of human evolution for human studies today. (WIC)
No	BIO 145	Foundations of Biology	A concepts-oriented, interdisciplinary study of the theories that serve as the foundation of contemporary biology. The principles of inheritance combined with evolutionary theory provide the basis for an exploration of contemporary issues in biology including the generation and maintenance of biodiversity, the biological basis of social behavior, and the processes of natural and cultural selection. (Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory.) Offered each semester. (WIC)
No	BIO 210	Religion & Science	This interdisciplinary seminar will investigate how religion and science have related and should relate to one another. The aim of the course is to present a comprehensive survery, comprehending both the historical developments of the relation and the current prospects for interaction and dialogue. The course will emphasize the relation between the natural sciences (especially the physical and biological sciences) and Western religion (especially Christianity) while at the same time recognizing diversity, especially at the level of philosophical and religious commitmetnt. (WIC)
No	BIO 252	Toxicology	An interdisciplinary study of the negative effects of chemical and physical agents on living systems. The course focuses on mammalian systems and includes an investigation of the mechanisms of action and biological consequences of toxic agents at the molecular, cellular, organismic, and ecosystem levels. Industrial toxicology, environmental toxicology, and food toxicity and assessment are considered. (WIC)
Yes	BIO 273	Toxicology	An interdisciplinary study of the negative effects of chemical and physical agents on living systems. The course focuses on mammalian systems and includes an investigation of the mechanisms of action and biological consequences of toxic agents at the molecular, cellular, organismic, and ecosystem levels. Industrial toxicology, environmental toxicology, and food toxicity and assessment are considered.(WIC)
Yes	BIO 322	Genetics	A study of the nature of hereditary materials, replication and genetic control of metabolism, development, behavior, evolution, and all biological functions. A consideration of the implications of genetic techniques and genetic theory for humans. Three lectures and three hours of laboratory. Offered each spring term. (WIC)
No	BIO 342	Introduction to Methods	Applications of biological and statistical methods of biology to real world situations. Major consideration will be given to methods that assess the health of aquatic, wetland and terrestrial ecosystems. The laboratory will emphasize applications of statistical methods to experimental design, collection techniques and data analysis; lectures will emphasize the synthesis of information collected. Both a formal paper and presentation will be required at the course’s conclusion. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. Offered each fall term. (WIC)
Yes	BIO 343	Developmental Biology	A study of the development of biological organisms. Topics to be considered are gametogenesis, fertilization, cell division, morphogenetic movements, differentiation and organogenesis. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the underlying mechanisms of the developmental processes common to microorganisms, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. Related phenomena such as metamorphosis, regeneration and aging will also be considered. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Offered spring term of even-numbered years. (WIC)
Yes	BIO 352	Animal Physiology	A comparative study of the functional features of whole organisms and their component organs and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic physiological processes found in vertebrates and invertebrates. Physiological function as it is related to survival of organisms in their natural environments is stressed. Three lectures and one three hour laboratory-discussion. Offered spring term of odd-numbered years. (WIC)
No	BIO 353	Animal Physiology	A comparative study of the functional features of whole organisms and their component organs and organ systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic physiological processes found in vertebrates and invertebrates. Physiological function as it is related to survival of organisms in their natural environments is stressed. Three lectures and one three hour laboratory-discussion. Offered spring term of odd-numbered years. (WIC)
Yes	BIO 393	Cell Bio:Molecular Approach	A molecular approach to cell structure and function. Membranes, transport processes, and biochemical mechanisms are stressed. Energetics, kinetics, regulation, and interaction of cellular systems emphasized. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Not recommended for students with freshman or sophomore standing. Offered each spring term.(WIC)
No	BIO 409	Neuroscience Internship	(WIC)
No	BIO 452	Advanced Biology	Individual studies in biology. Students design and conduct a reading project or research project in an area of biology. The research project must include library, laboratory, and/or field research, and a written report in the format of a scientific publication. The project is done under the guidance of one faculty member and may be conducted for more than one term. Arrangements with the faculty supervisor are required prior to registration. Grade is IP until project is finished. P: 15 credit hours in biology. (WIC)
No	BIO 462	Senior Seminar in Biology	Integration of key ideas of biological science and processes of life into a philosophy of biology. Emphasis on constructive criticism of scientific arguments. Presentation of formal papers and talks. Participation in discussion. Two hours of seminar class. Offered each spring term. (P: senior biology major or 24 hours of biology and permission of instructor) (WIC)
No	BIO 482	Independent Study	Individual studies in biology. Students design and conduct a reading project or research project in an area of biology. The research project must include library, laboratory, and/or field research, and a written report in the format of a scientific publication. The project is done under the guidance of one faculty member and may be conducted for more than one term. Arrangements with the faculty supervisor are required prior to registration. Grade is IP until project is finished. P: 15 credit hours in biology. (WIC)
No	BIO 582	Advanced Biology	Individual studies in biology. Students design and conduct a reading project or research project in an area of biology. The research project must include library, laboratory, and/or field research, and a written report in the format of a scientific publication. The project is done under the guidance of one faculty member and may be conducted for more than one term. Arrangements with the faculty supervisor are required prior to registration. Grade is IP until project is finished. P: 15 credits in biology. (WIC)
Yes	CHEM 310	Physical Chemistry Dynamics	Chemical kinetics, illustrated with some typical reactions of organic compounds, and the principles of thermodynamics as applied to chemical equilibria. Three 55-minute lectures and three hours of laboratory each week. Fall term. (WIC)
Yes	CHEM 320	Physical Chemistry Structure	Electronic structures of atoms and some simple molecular and crystal systems are considered in terms of modern theories of structure and bonding. Methods of structure determination are examined. Three 55-minute lectures and three hours of laboratory each week. Spring term (WIC)
Yes	CHEM 440	Advanced Topics in Biochemistry	In-depth consideration of selected topics. Topics will be announced prior to preregistration and may include enzymatic catalysis, regulation of metabolism, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics of life, biochemical communication, molecular pharmacology, and papers from Biochemistry and the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Three 55-minute lectures each week. (WIC)
Yes	CHEM 465	Advanced Topics Analytical Chemistry	In-depth consideration of selected topics from the Annual Reviews of Analytical Chemistry. Topics are announced prior to pre-registration and may include chemometrics, chromatography, computers and interfacing, electrochemistry, spectroscopy and radiochemistry, with emphasis on research published in Analytical Chemistry. Two 85-minute discussions each week. Spring term, 1997 (WIC)
No	COMM 180	Public Speaking	An introduction to developing effective skills for public speaking, including: preparing and organizing the speech; content and delivery; and, evaluating the speech. (WIC)
No	COMM 181	Public Speaking	An introduction to developing effective skills for public speaking, including: preparing and organizing the speech; content and delivery; and, evaluating the speech. (WIC)
No	COMM 220	Introduction to Journalism	The theory and practice of newspaper production including effective writing and reporting. (WIC)
No	COMM 225	Interpersonal Communication	This course will introduce students to interpersonal communication, specifically to the ideas and theories about how and why people communicate, and how they can improve their communication skills with one another. (WIC)
No	COMM 282	Writing for Mass Media	An introduction to basic writing skills, techniques and formats for various media, including radio and TV. May include news, features, commercials, and public services announcements. (WIC)
No	COMM 300	Persuasion	Study and evaluate persuasion theories, strategies and arguments in various contexts, such as interpersonal persuasion, political campaigns, social movements, and advertisements. (WIC)
Yes	COMM 321	Organizational Communication	This course examines the form and function of communication in complex organizations including the roles that individuals and groups play in decision making, conflict management, and organizational culture. (WIC)
No	COMM 325	Communication Ethics	To develop students' abilities to identify issues and relect upon ethical dimensions of political, social and professional life, and to understand the ways in which they can exercise responsibility and practice professional civility. Examines the moral and ethical problems posed by communication practices. (WIC)
No	COMM 331	Intercultural Communication	Basic concepts and issues to help develop or improve student awareness, sensitivity and skills in communicating with members of different cultures and microcultures. (WIC)
No	COMM 340	Public Relations	Basic concepts of public relations, including theory, history, organization, ethics and writing skills. (WIC)
Yes	COMM 405	Advanced Public Relations	Public relations writing and case studies will be emphasized. (WIC)
No	COMM 430	Rhetorical Theory	Designed to acquaint students with the classical through contemporary rhetorical communication theories from Plato to Kenneth Burke and beyond. Junior or Senior standing. (WIC)
No	COMM 467	Washington Semester	A semester in Washington, D.C. with a focus on contemporary public affairs. A supervised internship is required. This may be in government, private, or public service sectors. the subject of the intership varies according to student interest and preparation. (WIC)
No	COMM 468	Washington Semester I	COMM 468 and COMM 469 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	COMM 469	Washington Semester II	COMM 468 and 469 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	COMM 470	Senior Seminar	Independent research project on a selected and instructor-approved topic in the student's area of specialization. Includes seminar-style meetings for discussion of readings and research. (Must have senior standing) (WIC)
Yes	COMM 495	Research Methods	An introduction to the principles, procedures and tools of qualitative and quantitative research used in the analysis of communication situations and research design. (P: Senior standing) (WIC)
No	COMM 570	Senior Seminar	Independent research project on a selected and instructor-approved topic in the student's area of specialization. Includes seminar-style meetings for discussion of readings and research. (P: Senior standing) (WIC)
Yes	CSCI 139	Web Design & Development	This course provides a laboratory-based introduction to web page design and development. Topics covered include HTML language fundamentals, HTML editors, CGI (Common Gateway Interface) processing, JavaScript programming, and Dynamic HTML. This course is appropriate for all students who wish to develop web pages. Students will be required to complete a major web-based project for the course. Offered every fall term. (WIC)
No	CSD 192	Nature/Development of Language	This course will examine the components of language (phonology, syntax, and lexicon), the theories regarding how children develop language, and the sequence of acquisition of language components. Offered fall term, odd numbered years. (P:SLPA 191 or permission of instructor) (WIC)
No	CSD 370	Comm Disorders for Adults	This course explores basic anatomical, physiological, and neurological processes in communication and how these processes change normally with age. The course will also examine specific communication disorders common to the aging process. Not open to freshmen. Offered in spring term of alternate even numbered years. (P: SLPA 191 or permission of the instructor) (WIC)
No	CSD 391	Communication Disorders/Children	Study of communication disorders in children, with emphasis on methods of evaluation and diagnosis. Offered spring term, odd numbered years. (P:SLPA: 191 or permission of instructor) (WIC)
No	CSD 420	Clinical Practicum	Students will observe diagnostic testing and therapy with communication-disordered children and adults to acquire credit for observation hours as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students will learn to write objectives for therapy sessions and to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. Must be a junior or senior speech and hearing science major of receive permission from the instructor to take the course. Offered every semester. (P:SLPA 191) (WIC)
No	EDUC 111	Foundations of American Education	This course will develop the sociological, philosophical, economic, and political bases of education in America. Themes from these disciplines will be integrated into an examination of the critical issues that affect today’s education and that promise to continue into the 21st century. (WIC)
No	EDUC 112	Psych Foundations of Education	Elementary Education students will integrate the content from Integrated Language Arts, Part II into an understanding of how to effectively teach and assess the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of elementary students. This course emphasizes different reading methods for multiple texts and purposes. This course is most effective if taken after ELED 284. (Must have required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
No	EDUC 214	Foundations of American Education	This course will develop the sociological, philosophical, economic, and political bases of education in America. Themes from these disciplines will be integrated into an examination of the critical issues that affect today’s education and that promise to continue into the 21st century. (WIC)
No	EDUC 215	Curiculum, Instruction, & Assessment	This course prepares the elementary teacher candidates to apply the principles of curriculum in the design of developmentally-appropriate interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary units and lessons, to apply a research-based repertoire of instructional strategies, ranging from direct instruction to constructivist instruction, across the disciplines in the elementary school; and to construct valid and reliable traditional, non-traditional, and authentic assessments. Thus, this course provides the elementary teacher candidates with opportunities to practice the principles of curriculum, instruction, assessment and classroom management. (All Phase I courses must be completed and formal admission to Teacher Education Program) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 235	Teaching Science & Environmental Issues	This research, standards-based course emphasizes science as inquiry and the relationship among the sciences, mathematics, technology, environment, values, society, and other elementary school disciplines. The course prepares elementary teacher candidates to design multidisciplinary, integrated units with unifying themes; to teach science content and processes to diverse groups of elementary school children, to foster a positive attitude toward science in elementary students; to use habits of mind in analyzing science-related topics in everyday life (personal, academic, career, and social); and to become active participants in science activities in the elementary schools. (P: Required prerequisite courses plus formal admission to the Teacher Education Program). (WIC)
No	EDUC 236	Teaching Social Science Elementary Sch	This methodology course covers the philosophy of social studies education and introduces prospective teachers to the procedures used to teach content and process required for effective teaching and learning of social studies in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary connections within the elementary curriculum. (P: All Phase I courses and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 284	Integrated Language Arts, Part One	Elementary Education students learn to use written and oral communication in the elementary classroom to teach children thematic organization, age appropriate development of language skills, standard usage, writing, mechanics, and spelling. Appropriate use of choral readings, poetry, literary selections, and creative dramatics are also interwoven into the course. (Required prerequists must be completed and a 2.8 cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 294	Integrated Language Arts: Part One	Elementary Education students learn to use written and oral communication in the elementary classroom to teach children thematic organization, ageappropriate development of language skills, standard usage, writing, mechanics, and spelling. Appropriate use of choral readings, poetry, literary selections, and creative dramatics are also interwoven into the course. (P: Required course prerequisites and required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 304	Teach Read & Lang Arts Intermed Grades	Elementary Education students will integrate the content from Integrated Language Arts, Part II into an understanding of how to effectively teach and assess the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of elementary students. This course emphasizes different reading methods for multiple texts and purposes. This course is most effective if taken after Educ 284. (P: Required course prerequisites and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 324	Teaching Reading Content Area:Secondary	Secondary teacher candidates begin to apply a basic understanding of the reading process to the methods, techniques, and strategies necessary for using textbooks and other media in the discipline each student intends to teach. (P: Required course prerequisites and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 384	Teaching Writing in Content Area	This course prepares secondary teacher candidates to develop, present and evaluate writing activities that will help their students master the subject content as well as help them develop competent writing skills. (P: Required course prerequisites and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 435	Teaching English in Secondary Sch	This course provides prospective secondary student teachers with the knowledge of the methods and materials they need to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction in a secondary English class. (P: Required course prerequisites and, at least partial completion of the major, and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	EDUC 436	Teaching Social Studies Secondary Sch	This course provides prospective secondary student teachers with information on the methods and materials they need to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction in a secondary social studies classroom. (P: Required course prerequisites and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	ELED 235	Teach Science & Environ Issues Elem Sch	This research, standards-based course emphasizes science as inquiry and the relationship among the sciences, mathematics, technology, environment, values, society, and other elementary school disciplines.The course prepares elementary teacher candidates to design multidisciplinary, integrated units with unifying themes; to teach science content and processes to diverse groups of elementary school children, to foster a positive attitude toward science in elementary students; to use habits of mind in analyzing science-related topics in everyday life (personal, academic, career, and social); and to become active participants in science activities in the elementary schools. (Must compete Required prerequisite courses and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program) (WIC)
No	ELED 236	Teaching Social Science	This methodology course covers the philosophy of social studies education and introduces prospective teachers to the procedures used to teach content and process required for effective teaching and learning of social studies in the elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary connections within the elementary curriculum. (Completion of all Phase I courses and formal admission to the Teacher Education Program) (WIC)
Yes	ELED 284	Reading/Writing & Language Arts Part I	Elementary Education students learn to use written and oral communication in the elementary classroom to teach children thematic organization, age appropriate development of language skills, standard usage, writing, mechanics, and spelling. Appropriate use of choral readings, poetry, literary selections, and creative dramatics are also interwoven into the course. (Required prerequites completed and a 2.8 cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	ELED 304	Integrated Language Arts: Part Two	Elementary Education students will integrate the content from Integrated Language Arts, Part I into an understanding of how to effectively teach and assess the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of elementary students. This course emphasizes different reading methods for multiple texts and purposes. (Required prerequisites completed and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	ENG 120	Introduction to Literature	An introduction to fiction, poetry, and drama, to techniques of literary interpretation and analysis, and to literary criticism and research. Recommended for Group IV.a. of the Integrative Requirement. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 200	Persuasive Writing	A course that introduces students to the skills necessary for constructing, supporting, defending, and refuting persuasive writing. The course includes study and practice in techniques of reasoning, utilization of evidence, and employment of persuasive appeals in a variety of types of writing ranging from newspaper editorials to scholarly research. Every other spring term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 210	Britsh Literature to Romanticism	A survey of the development of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the Age of Reason. Fall term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 220	British Literature 1798 to Present	A continuation of Eng 210, focusing on the development of British literature from Romanticism to the present. Spring term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 230	American Literature to 1865	A survey of the development of American literature from the colonial period to Whitman with a concentration on the American Renaissance. Fall term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 240	American Literature 1865 to Present	A continuation of Eng 230, focusing on the development of American literature from Realism to the present. Spring term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 245	Masterpieces of Western Literature	An introduction to the masterpieces of Western (Continental European) literature in translation, fromclassical antiquity to the 16th century. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 255	Masterpieces of Western Literature II	A continuation of Eng 370, focusing on Western literary masterpieces in translation, from the 16th century to the present. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 260	Business & Technical Writing	A basic course in writing for business and technical fields including writing letters, abstracts, and reports of several types. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 270	Advanced Composition & Research	A course designed to help students mature as writers and teach them advanced library research. It will prepare students for the kind of writing and research expected in upper-level English courses. English majors must take this course before the end of their sophomore year. Fall term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 290	Introduction to Mythology	An introduction to the major myths of classical antiquity, and a survey of the theories of myth interpretation, with special reference to the importance of myth in modern literature. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 305	Children's Literature	A survey of children's literature: poetry, nonfiction, biography, the genres of fiction including fantasy, folk literature, realism, and literature about ethnic and minority groups. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 315	Adolescent & Young Adult Literature	A survey of literature available for teenage readers. Students will examine literature for adolescents and young adults, read a representative sample of that literature, and investigate the issues – such as censorship and the influence of the media – pertinent to this area of study. Spring term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 320	Contem Fiction Africa Asia Latin Amer	A survey of short stories and novels written in the last half of the twentieth century by major figures such as Chinua Achebe, Yukio Mishima, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Read in translation. Every other year. Offered fall term of even calendar years. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 330	Dramatic Literature	A chronological survey of dramatic literature from the fifth century B.C.E. to the present emphasizing major figures and developments. The course includes an introduction to the drama of several cultures with an emphasis on the Western tradition. Every other spring term. (WIC)
No	ENG 335	Persuasive Writing	A course that introduces students to the skills necessary for constructing, supporting, defending, and refuting persuasive writing. The course includes study and practice in techniques of reasoning, utilization of evidence, and employment of persuasive appeals in a variety of types of writing ranging from newspaper editorials to scholarly research. Every other spring term (WIC)
Yes	ENG 340	Shakespeare	A study of Shakespeare’s life and works that stresses his development as a poet and dramatist. Fall term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 345	The Development of the Novel	A survey of the novel from its beginnings to 1832. Every third year.(WIC)
Yes	ENG 355	The Nineteenth Century Novel	A survey of the 19th-century novel in America, England, and Europe including such major writers as Melville, Dickens, and Flaubert. Every third year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 365	The Twentieth Century Novel	A survey of the modern novel, focusing on the reading and analysis of works by some of the most significant novelists of our times. Every third year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 370	Masterpieces of Western Literature I	An introduction to the masterpieces of Western (Continental European) literature in translation, from classical antiquity to the 16th century. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 380	Masterpieces of Westen Literature II	A continuation of Eng 370, focusing on Western literary masterpieces in translation, from the 16th century to the present. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 390	Modern Poetry	A survey of modern British and American poetry from Yeats to the present through in-depth treatment of major figures. Every other year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 410	Literary Criticism	A historical survey of theories of literary criticism from Plato through the twentieth century, with special emphasis on post-structuralist theories. The course includes practice in applying theories to theanalysis, interpretation, and evaluation of poetry, drama, and fiction. Every other fall term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 420	The English Language	An introduction to historical and descriptive linguistics, with emphasis on the origins and development of the English language and on current English usage. Fall term. (WIC)
No	ENG 425	Independent Study	A project, thesis, or reading program carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the English Department. For Englishmajors and well qualified non-majors with the permission of the instructor. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
No	ENG 430	Cooperative Education	Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 450	Children's Literature	A survey of children’s literature: poetry, nonfiction, biography, the genres of fiction including fantasy, folk literature, realism, and literature about ethnic and minority groups. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 451	Adolescent Young Adult Literature	A survey of literature available for teenage readers. Students will examine literature for adolescents and young adults, read a representative sample of that literature, and investigate the issues – such as censorship and the influence of the media – pertinent to this area of study. Spring term. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 455	The English Language	An introduction to historical and descriptive linguistics, with emphasis on the origins and development of the English language and on current English usage. Fall term (WIC)
Yes	ENG 460	The Development of the Novel	A survey of the novel from its beginnings to 1832. Every third year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 470	The Nineteenth Century Novel	A survey of the 19th-century novel in America, England, and Europe including such major writers as Melville, Dickens, and Flaubert. Every third year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 480	The Twentieth-Century Novel	A survey of the modern novel, focusing on the reading and analysis of works by some of the most significant novelists of our times. Every third year. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 495	Special Topics Seminar	A special topics course with seminar meeting for discussion and presentation of research. Topics will be anounced at least one yhear in advance. Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
No	ENG 555	Cooperative Education	Fall and spring terms. (WIC)
Yes	ENG 570	Special Topics Seminar	A special topics course with seminar meetings for discussion and presentation of research. Topics will be announced at least one year in advance. Fall and spring terms. Junior standing and completion of Eng 210, 220, 230, 240, and 270) (WIC)
No	ENG 590	Independent Study	A project, thesis, or reading program carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the English Department. For English majors and well qualified non-majors with the permission of the instructor. Fall and spring terms. Junior standing (WIC)
No	ENSC 111	Introduction to Environmental Studies	An integrative survey of environmental phenomena, problems, and issues with an introduction to the literature of environmental studies; taught at the freshman level and open to both majors and non-majors. Three hours of lecture. Spring term only. (NM) (WIC)
No	ENSC 200	Introduction to Environmental Law	Introduction to Environmental Law is a survey course designed to introduce students to the major concepts of environmental law. Because environmental law is grounded in both federal and state statutes, the course will expose students to the major components of statutory law at both levels, and will also explore the federal/state relationship using Pennsylvania as a model. Although a basic understanding of the American legal system and administrative law would be of great benefit, it is not a prerequisite for the course. (WIC)
No	ENSC 210	Introduction to Environmental Law	Introduction to Environmental Law is a survey course designed to introduce students to the major concepts of environmental law. Because environmental law is grounded in both federal and state statutes, the course will expose students to the major components of statutory law at both levels, and will also explore the federal/state relationship usingPennsylvania as a model. Although a basic understanding of the American legal system and administrativelaw would be of great benefit, it is not a prerequisite for the course. (WIC)
Yes	ENSC 450	Senior Seminar	An integrative study of selected environmental problems, interrelating natural science and social science factors, to include systems analysis and modeling approaches. Two hours per week. (P: EnSc 311 and other requirements of major) (WIC)
Yes	ENSC 451	Senior Seminar	An integrative study of selected environmental problems, interrelating natural science and social science factors, to include systems analysis and modeling approaches. Two hours per week. (WIC)
Yes	GERO 244	Adulthood & Aging	A survey of early, middle, and later adulthood. A biopsychosocial model is used to explore changes in biological functioning, information processing, memory, intelligence, personality, mental health, and personal relationships. Death and dying issues will also be explored. Offered every fall. (WIC)
No	HIST 201	Military US to 1902	A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish American War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the armed services. (WIC)
No	HIST 202	Military US since 1902	A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: First World War, Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the military services. (WIC)
No	HIST 210	Indian History of United States	A study of the Indian civilizations of the United States from prehistoric to modern times with emphasis on the period since 1600. The study will include an examination of Native American cultures and their contributions historically, the impact upon those cultures of the development and expansion of the United States, and the contemporary Indian experience. (WIC)
No	HIST 239	Intro European Women's Hist I	This course surveys European women's history from ancient times to the French Revolution. Organizing themes include: work, the law, family and marriage, gender and sexuality, political activism, popular culture, resistance, and "The Woman Question". (WIC)
No	HIST 240	Intro European Women's History	This course surveys European women's history from the French Revolution to modern times. Organizing themes include: political revolution, industrial capitalism, feminism and politics, imperialism, the Russian Revolution, women in war, and the "New Europe". (WIC)
No	HIST 255	Military History of US Until 1900	A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish American War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the armed services. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 262	Religion in the United States	A Topical Study of the historical phenomena of religions in the U.S. with primary emphasis on Christianity, and some attention to other U.S religions especially Judaism. The study includes general background of each religion with subsequent U.S. developments presented through such phenomena as revivalism, immigration, liberal theories, and social emphases.(WIC)
No	HIST 265	Military Hist United States Since 1990	A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: First World War, Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the military services. (WIC)
No	HIST 281	History of Christianity	An historical study of Christianity concentrating on its major teachings, practices and institutional forms from its origin to the present day. (P: REL 120) (WIC)
No	HIST 297	Selected Topics in History & Film	Through a study of film, this course will examine the interpretation of history in film and contrast film's representation of history with printed sources. Students will critically evaluate a set of issues regarding film and history, such as: What light do films shed on the past? How reliable are films as the grounds for making inferences about the past? What are the similarities and differences in the criteria for the critical evaluation of historical films and the historian's accounts of the past? This course focus will vary from offering to offering. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 305	Middle Period American History	A detailed topical study of one of the most critical periods in the history of the United States. Topics to be considered include Jacksonian Democracy, nullification, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, reform currents, the Civil War, and reconstruction. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 307	Emergence of Modern America	This course consists of an in-depth study of the forces at work in the United States as it emerged into a position of world leadership. Particular emphasis will be given to industrialization, immigration, and urbanization and their impact on all aspects of American development from the end of reconstruction to the end of the 1920s. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 309	Recent American History	A study of the United States since the end of the 1920s. The emphasis will be upon major political and economic developments, the historical roots of contemporary social tensions, and the expanded role of the United States in world affairs. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 315	Diplomatic History United States	American diplomacy from the winning of independence to the present with emphasis upon the increased international role of the United States in the 20th century. Consideration will be given to the underlying principles, basic objectives, and various domestic and foreign issues which have influenced United States foreign policy since 1776. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 325	American Historical Biography	A consideration of distinctive periods and major historical traditions in American history as revealed by a study of the lives and contributions of prominent historical personalities. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 330	Ninteenth Century Europe 1815-1890	Continues History 455 demonstrating how the principles of the French Revolution worked themselves out in practice to create the characteristics of the nineteenth century. The mechanics for this cultural transformation are analyzed and explained and the degree of this influence is measured. Subjects included are liberalism, nationalism, industrialism, socialism, Italian and German unifications, the alliance systems, the “new imperialism,” and the predominance of the middle class. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 332	Twentienth Century Europe 1890-1956	Continues History 465. This course includes the First World War and its consequences; the formation of mass political movements and the Depression; the rise of totalitarianism, appeasement, and the Second World War; post-war agony, the permanent division of Europe and the Cold War, and the subsequent collapse of communism. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
No	HIST 335	Indian History United States	A study of the Indian civilizations of the United States from prehistoric to modern times with emphasis on the period since 1600. The study will include an examination of Native American cultures and their contributions historically, the impact upon those cultures of the development and expansion of the United States, and the contemporary Indian experience. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 345	The American Frontier	Topical treatment of various aspects of frontier history (historiography, geographic regions, problems, features, types) and an assessment of the overall impact of the frontier experience upon the United States.(WIC)
Yes	HIST 355	United States Social & Intellectual Hist	This course concentrates on special topics that have influenced American social and intellectual development. Topics will include, among others, the structure of society, literature, education, religion, reform movements, and intellectual trends. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 375	Middle Period American History	A detailed topical study of one of the most critical periods in the history of the United States. Topics to be considered include Jacksonian Democracy, nullification, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, reform currents, the Civil War, and reconstruction. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 385	Emergence of Modern America	This course consists of an in-depth study of the forces at work in the United States as it emerged into a position of world leadership. Particular emphasis will be given to industrialization, immigration, and urbanization and their impact on all aspects of American development from the end of reconstruction to the end of the 1920s.(WIC)
Yes	HIST 395	Recent American History	A study of the United States since the end of the 1920s. The emphasis will be upon major political and economic developments, the historical roots of contemporary social tensions, and the expanded role of the United States in world affairs. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 401	American Historical Biography	A consideration of distinctive periods and major historical traditions in American history as revealed by a study of the lives and contributions of prominent historical personalities. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 405	History of Modern Russia	Russian history from 1800 to the present. Topics include: imperial Russia in the nineteenth century, Marxism-Leninism, the Bolshevik revolution, establishment of the Soviet state, the Soviet Union in world affairs, and contemporary changes. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 411	The American Frontier	Topical treatment of various aspects of frontier history (historiography, geographic regions, problems, features, types) and an assessment of the overall impact of the frontier experience upon the United States. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 430	History of Modern Russia	Russian history from 1800 to the present. Topics include: imperial Russia in the nineteenth century, Marxism-Leninism, the Bolshevik revolution, establishment of the Soviet state, the Soviet Union in world affairs, and contemporary changes. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 431	French Revolution and Napoleon	The French and industrial revolutions will be assessed for their European as well as their indigenous influences. This will be prefaced by an analysis of the Ancient Regime and the Enlightenment. (P: Inds 020) (WIC)
Yes	HIST 455	French Revolution and Napoleon	The French and industrial revolutions will be assessed for their European as well as their indigenous influences. This will be prefaced by an analysis of the Ancient Regime and the Enlightenment.(WIC)
Yes	HIST 465	Nineteenth Cent Europe: 1815-1890	Continues History 455 demonstrating how the principles of the French Revolution worked themselves out in practice to create the characteristics of the nineteenth century. The mechanics for this cultural transformation are analyzed and explained and the degree of this influence is measured. Subjects included are liberalism, nationalism, industrialism, socialism, Italian and German unifications, the alliance systems, the “new imperialism,” and the predominance of the middle class. (WIC)
Yes	HIST 485	Twentieth Century Europe: 1890-1990	Continues History 465. This course includes the First World War and its consequences; the formation of mass political movements and the Depression; the rise of totalitarianism, appeasement, and the Second World War; post-war agony, the permanent division of Europe and the Cold War, and the subsequent collapse of communism.(WIC)
No	HONS 020	History of Western Humanities II	This course is a continuation of Hon 111. It refines the skills introduced in Hon 111 and provides further opportunities for formalizing the components of oral and written expression and multidisciplinary learning. The course enables students to refine their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their oral and written analyses of the various subjects and styles of academic writing and oral expression. Students master documentation of sources and extend their knowledge of research skills and oral and written delivery modes. (WIC)
No	HONS 132	Interpret Jewish-Christian Scriptures	The purpose of this course is to assimilate the content, understand the structure, and wrestle with the meanings of the writings included in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. As an Honors course, a minimum amount of time will be spent on lectures which rehash either the content of the text or the biblical material. Class sessions will focus on discussion, centering upon questions, problems, and insights precipitated by the readings. A basic assumption of the course is that participants will take responsibility for a thorough reading of the text and related biblical material in preparation for class. (WIC)
Yes	MATH 121	Cultural Approach to Math	An overview of the role of mathematics in our culture. Topics include an elementary introduction to operations research, statistics, game theory, and voting methods. Emphasis is placed on how these tools can be used to improve social and political decision making processes. Offered every term. (WIC)
Yes	MATH 311	Non/Euclidean Geometry	Re-examination of the Euclidean axioms; Hilbert’s axioms; fundamentals of projective geometry; brief introductions to several other non-Euclidean geometries. Offered in the fall of each odd-numbered year. (WIC)
No	MUS 014	Music Appreciation	Perceptive listening and appreciation of musical elements, forms, and style periods, including composer’s lives, individual styles, and representative works. Emphasis on classical music, jazz, American popular music, and world music included. (WIC)
No	MUS 100	Music Appreciation	Perceptive listening and appreciation of musical elements, forms, and style periods, including composer’s lives, individual styles, and representative works. Emphasis on classical music, jazz, American popular music, and world music included. (WIC)
Yes	MUS 354	History of Sacred Music	Exploration of the development of Western sacred music styles, forms, performance practice, literature, and composers from ancient times to the present. (WIC)
No	NSCI 409	Internship in Neuroscience	An opportunity for junior or senior students to gain practical experience in a field related to their major. A log book will be required as well as a final paper in which the student will react to the internship both objectively and subjectively, correlating his or her academic knowledge with practical experience. A minimum of 40 hours of supervised experience per credit hour is generally required. (WIC)
No	PHIL 277	Business Ethics	The world of business increases in technological complexity and competitive pressure daily. Dealing successfully with problems in the business world requires, in addition to technical competence, a firm grounding in the ethical tradition of human culture. This class will provide practical assistance to those entering the business community and theoreticalunderstanding for those studying how humans interact in the world. (WIC).
No	PHIL 297	Environmental Ethics	This course provides an overview of topics in environmental ethics. We will examine Western attitudes and philosophies about the non-human world and how these attitudes have been applied in policy and actions, taking in both individual relationships with the natural world as well as the relationship of humanity writ large with nature. Questions concerning population, scarce and plentiful resource allocations, as well as determinations of fair acccess to common goods such as the atmosphere, open oceans, and common trust lands, will be exposed. Foundational ideologies, such as the concepts of sustainable development, private property, animal rights, land ethics, and eco-feminism will be noted. We will utilize basic ethical theories and attempt to apply them in this specific domain (WIC)
No	PHIL 317	Contemporary Philosophical Movements	A study of principal movements in 20th century philosophy. Attention is given to European as well as American topics. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 327	Philosophy of Art	An introduction to aesthetics and an examination of such problems as the nature of art, the character of the aesthetic experience, the relation of the arts to one another, and the language of describing, interpreting, and evaluating works of art. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 337	Social & Political Philosophy	An analysis of the major concepts of social and political thought, including justice, authority, and legitimate coercive force. Special attention is given to attempts to justify various forms of social organization. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 347	Philosophy of Mind	An examination of human action, the relationship of mental events to brain events, the problem of free will, and the essential and distinguishing features of the human being. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 357	Metaphysics	An examination of historically important theories of reality. Attention is focused on the works of Plato, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Ayer, and Quine. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 367	American Philosophy	A brief survey of early American thought, a detailed examination of the major themes in the philosophies of Peirce, James, Dewey, Royce, Santayana, and Whitehead, and a glimpse of contemporary work. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 377	Legal Philosophy	Seminar on legal reasoning, the relationship of ethics to the law, and justifications for theories of punishment. The idea of justice will be given central importance. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 397	Philosophy of Science	Seminar examining theory formation, reasoning, and experimentation in the natural and social sciences. (P: One course in philosophy) (WIC)
Yes	PHIL 477	Research in Philosophy	A course designed to guide senior majors in their thesis research. (P: Major in Philosophy and permission of instructor) (WIC)
No	PHYS 093	Astronomy	General introduction to astronomy, open to all students. The course focuses on: observation of the night sky, history of astronomy, modern views of the universe, star composition and development, structure and fate of the universe, astronomical instruments, interaction between astronomy and physics, accomplishments and expectations of space exploration. Viewing nights will be held weather permitting. The course can be taken at any time and there are no prerequisites. It is an evening class. Spring of every year. (WIC)
No	PHYS 114	Liberal Arts Physics	(WIC)
No	PHYS 123	Astronomy	General introduction to astronomy, open to all students. The course focuses on: observation of the night sky, history of astronomy, modern views of the universe, star composition and development, structure and fate of the universe, astronomical instruments, interaction between astronomy and physics, accomplishments and expectations of space exploration. Viewing nights will be held weather permitting. The course can be taken at any time and there are no prerequisites. It is an evening class. Spring of every year. (WIC)
No	PHYS 153	Introduction to Physics I (Non-Calc)	A non-calculus course for students enrolled in academic disciplines not requiring or recommending calculus-based physics as part of their respective programs. Topics to be covered include: vectors, forces, motion, Newton's laws, work, energy, fluids, elasticity, oscillations, waves, theory of heat. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall of even numbered years. (WIC)
No	PHYS 154	Introduction to Physics I (NC)	A non-calculus course for students enrolled in academic disciplines not requiring or recommending calculus-based physics as part of their respective programs. Topics to be covered include: vectors, forces, motion, Newton's laws, work, energy, fluids, elasticity, oscillations, waves, theory of heat. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. This course is held in conjunction with PHYS 174, but assignments and tests are different. Offered fall of even-numbered years. (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 163	Introduction to Physics II (Non-Calc)	A continuation of Phys 153, also non-calculus. Topics to be covered include electricity, magnetism, and optics. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. Spring of odd numbered years. permission of instructor. (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 164	Introduction to Physics II (NC)	A continuation of Phys 153, also non-calculus. Topics to be covered include electricity, magnetism, and optics. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. This course is held in conjunction with PHYS 184, but assignments and tests are different. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. (P:PHYS 154 or permissin of insturctor). (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 173	Introduction to Physics I (Calc)	Foundation course for students majoring in physics or binary engineering or enrolled in other academic disciplines requiring or recommending calculusbased physics as a part of their respective programs. Topics to be covered: vectors, forces, motion, Newton's laws, work, energy, fluids, elasticity, oscillations, waves, theory of heat. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. Fall of every year. (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 183	Introduction to Physics II (Calc)	A continuation of Physics 173. Topics to be covered include electricity, magnetism and optics. Three lecture periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. (P: Phys 173 or permission of instructor. Spring of every year. Permission of instructor. (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 323	Experimental Physics	This course is designed to expose junior and/or senior students to methods of experimental physics. Students will perform a variety of experiments involving electrical measurements, cryogenics, vacuum systems, microwave measurements, plasma physics, thermodynamics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and modern optics. Two-hour laboratory/lecture periods per week. Spring term, as needed. (WIC)
No	PHYS 353	Intermediate Laboratory	This course is designed to expose junior and/or senior students to advanced methods of experimental physics. Students will perform a variety of experiments involving electrical measurements, cryogenics, vacuum systems, microwave measurements, plasma physics, thermodynamics, atomic physics, nuclear physics and optics. Two three-hour laboratory/lecture periods per week. Offered every fall. (P: PHYS 263. (WIC)
Yes	PHYS 424	Seminar & Senior Research	An introduction to the literature, teaching and research methods in physics. Preparation and presentation of papers on selected topics from the current literature of physics.Education students majoring in physics may attend the seminar in their junior year concentrating on preparation and presentation of topics related to the teaching of physics.A technical report on a special problem based on library as well as laboratory and/or computational research. The student will be expected to report on his or her project findings as the senior comprehensive examination. May be taken as an extended course. Offered every term. (P: Consent of department chairperson) (WIC)
No	PHYS 573	Seminar & Senior Research	An introduction to the literature, teaching and research methods in physics. Preparation and presentation of papers on selected topics from the current literature of physics.Education students majoring in physics may attend the seminar in their junior year concentrating on preparation and presentation of topics related to the teaching of physics.A technical report on a special problem based on library as well as laboratory and/or computational research. The student will be expected to report on his or her project findings as the senior comprehensive examination. May be taken as an extended course. Offered every term. (P: Consent of department chairperson) (WIC)
No	POSC 116	American Government & Politics	An introduction to government and politics in the United States through an examination of the structures and processes that affect how public policies are made and what impacts they have. Offered annually. (WIC)
No	POSC 226	State & Local Politics & Policy	Study of state and local government through a consideration of public policy issues, policy making processes, and structural attributes of the various subnational political systems of the United States. An introduction to public administration is an important part of the course. (WIC)
No	POSC 236	Public Policy	Study of contemporary public policy problems in the United States. Students will develop descriptive, analytic, and advocacy skills while studying public policy issues concerning such matters as the environment, social welfare, health, education, business regulation, economic development, communication, transportation, and housing. (WIC)
No	POSC 316	Selected Topics	Study of selected issues in political science. Classes will be conducted either as seminars or as lecture and discussion meetings, as determined for the specific offering. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (WIC)
No	POSC 333	Congressional Politics	A course intended to study the organizational structure and membership of the United States Congress. Attention is given to the procedures that dictate the policymaking process within Congress, along with the impact of political parties, interest groups, the public, the presidency, and the courts on the legislative process. (WIC)
No	POSC 335	The American Presidency	A course designed to examine the impact of the American presidency on politics, policy, and culture in the United States. A broad range of topics will be considered, including such topics as the evolotion of the presidency as an institution, the variety of roles that presidents play in the American political system, and the interaction of presidents with other prominent political actors. (WIC)
No	POSC 336	Public Administration	An introduction to the study of public administration through an examination of the organization, members, processes and policies of bureaucracies in the public sector. Topics such as decision making, human resource management, budgeting, administrative law, the policy process, and the role of bureaucracy in a democratic society will be considered. (WIC)
No	POSC 357	Vietnam & Iraq Wars	Vietnam and Iraq are two of the most important and divisive foreign wars in modern US history. The legacy of the Vietnam War in terms of its impact and consequences fo American society and foreign policy still remains controversial after thirty years. The backdrop of Vietnam is also a useful and necessary framework to begin the analysis of American military actions in Iraq. This course will consider a number of issues related to US participation in the Vetnam and Iraq wars. Topics which will be examined include: a brief history of American entry into and exit from the conflicts, the impact on American institutions and society, US foreign and military policy in the post-Vietnam and post-9/11era, and the multiple contradictory lessons which can be drawn from American involvement in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. (P: junior standing or consent of instructor). (WIC) Offered evry other spring semester beginning spring 2009.
No	POSC 367	American Propaganda/World War I & II	This course involves an extensive examination of American homefront propaganda during World Wars I and II. During the war years formal governmental agencies responsible for the design and implementation of propaganda messages at home and abroad were established in this country. These agencies put forth massive and coordinated propaganda campaigns during the war years, and we shall examine in detail the organization and goals of America's two propaganda agencies, their strategies and tactics, the media they employed , and the propaganda themes which they directed at the American public. We shall also examine the controversies these agencies engendered as they attempted to propagnadize a nation distrustful of propaganda. (P: junior standing or consent of instructor). (WIC) Course to bve offered every other spring sememster beginning spring 2010.
No	POSC 376	Nationalism	Examination of the meanings and development of nationalism and the present role of nationalism and the nation-state. Particular attention is given to the growth of nationalist conceptions and movements in the 19th and 20th centuries, examining nationalism in a number of European countries, the United States, and a selection of states from the non-Western world. (WIC)
No	POSC 388	The Death Penalty	This course will introduce students to the law of capital punishment: what are the rules and procedures which govern who is, and is not, subject to the death penalty. It also examines the social and political factors that influence the death penalty, including the impact of racism, poverty and shoddy lawyering on capital punishment. (WIC)
No	POSC 396	International Orginization & law	This course examines the development of international organizations and their role in the international community. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the United Nations after World War II. The course will also introduce students to the nature and impact of public international law in the international system. (WIC)
Yes	POSC 436	Constitutional Law	Survey of the main features of the American constitutional system, particularly through examination of selected decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States. (WIC)
Yes	POSC 456	American Foreign Policy Formulation	This course provides a hisory and analysis of American foreign policy with emphais on the post- World War II period. The course will survey various factors which influence the policy-making process and evaluate several analytical models of foreign policy behavior. Attention will also be devoted to the emerging post-cold war era of American foreign policy and the changing role of the United States in the international system. (WIC)
No	POSC 466	Internationl Relations:Selected Problems	An analysis of international relations since World War II especially at the present time in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Emphasis is on selected problems and policies in the several regional areas. (WIC)
No	POSC 467	Washington Semester	A semester in Washington, D.C. with a focus on contemporary public affairs. A supervised internship is required. This may be in governmental, private, or public service sectors. The subject of the internship varies according to student interest and preparation. (WIC)
No	POSC 468	Washington Seminar I	POSC 468 and POSC 469 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	POSC 469	Washington Seminar II	POSC 468 and POSC 469 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	POSC 486	Contemporary Political Thought	Study of 19th and 20th century political thought. Liberalism, Marxism, Fascism and Democratic Socialism as well as Anarchism will be considered, as will recent developments in such topic areas as feminist and environmental political thought. Readings will often be framed in terms of the theme “democracy and its critics.” (WIC)
No	POSC 496	Senior Seminar	Examination of political science as a field of study; discussion of selected topics in political science, and preparation of a number of analytical papers on selected topics in political science or an extended analytical research paper. Required of all majors in political science. Annually offered. (WIC)
No	POSC 526	Public Affairs Internship	Internships in governmental or other organizations with a significant public service mission. Placements are available in both semesters and in the summer. Internship placements in law-related organizations, the Harrisburg Capitol Semester, and other state and local organizations are available. (WIC)
No	POSC 567	Washington Internship	A semester in Washington, D.C. with a focus on contemporary public affairs. A supervised internship is required. This may be in governmental, private, or public service sectors. The subject of the internship varies according to student interest and preparation. (WIC)
No	POSC 568	Washington Seminar I	POSC 568 and POSC 569 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	POSC 569	Washington Semester II	POSC 568 and POSC 569 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
Yes	PSY 342	Cognitive Psychology	This course serves as an introduction to the experimental study of human cognition. Emphasis will be placed on the methods of determining and measuring cognitive processes. Lecture and laboratory investigations will include the following cognitive phenomena: attention, automaticity, memory, language, expertise and problem solving. The course will consist of three lectures per week and laboratory exercises conducted outside of class. Offered every fall. (WIC)
Yes	PSY 362	Psychology of Religion	An examination of the relationship between religious belief and experience and the psychological make-up and functioning of persons. (WIC)
No	PSY 410	Special Populations Seminar	Focus on putting clinical theory and skills into practice, particularly witth regard to special poopulations. Unique issues that confront persons with particular diagnoses, addictions and life situations will be explored so the student will gain appreciation of such and be equipped to work more effectively with these individuals. A case management approach will be emphasized. (P: PSY 150, junior or senior standing, and two additional psychology courses). (WIC) This course will be offered every spring semester starting in 2009.
Yes	PSY 430	History & Philosophy of Psychology	A review of the history of psychology starting with its physiological and philosophical roots. Important schools of thought, such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and the psychoanalytical approach will be emphasized. The important leaders and contextual forces influencing these approaches will be noted. Offered fall 2003 and spring 2004. Junior or senior standing, and two additional psychology courses. (P: two additional psychology courses) (WIC)
Yes	PSY 440	Cognitive Theories in Psychology	A comparison of the contributions of several theoretical perspectives to the understanding of cognition. Special attention will be given to considering neuropsychological approaches to cognition and neuropsychological disorders. Junior or senior standing; Psy 342 is recommended. Offered every fall. (WIC)
Yes	PSY 450	Topics in Psychology	Advanced topics in psychology. May be repeated with different topics. Junior or senior standing. Offered every fall. (P: two additional psychology courses) (WIC)
No	PSY 567	Washington Seminar	A semester in Washington, D.C. with a focus on contemporary public affairs. A supervised internship is required. This may be in governmental, private, or public service sectors. The subject of the internship varies according to student interest and preparation. (WIC)
No	PSY 569	Washington Seminar II	PoSc 568 and PoSc 569 are topical seminars required of Washington Semester participants. Students may select from a range of subjects. (WIC)
No	REL 110	Introduction to Religion	To introduce students to the study of religion, the language of religion, the person of religion and the community of religion. (WIC)
No	REL 120	Interpreting Jewish/Christian Scriptures	An introductory course to the Scriptures of the Jewish and Christian traditions. The writings of the Old and New Testaments are surveyed, utilizing literary and historical criticism. Students will beexposed to major questions raised in interpreting theBible in the 21st century. A prerequisite to all other courses in religion. (P: Inds 010) (WIC)
No	REL 140	History of Christianity	An historical study of Christianity concentrating on its major teachings, practices, and institutional forms from its origin to the present day.(WIC)
No	REL 155	Introduction to Theology	An introductory course to Christian theology. Various systematic presentations of Christian beliefs are examined in order to appreciate the plurality of approaches to reinterpreting Christian doctrine in the modern world.(WIC)
No	REL 160	Religion in the United States	A topical study of the historical phenomena of religions in the U.S. with primary emphasis on Christianity, and some attention to other U.S. religions especially Judaism. The study includes general background of each religion with subsequent U.S. developments presented through such phenomena as revivalism, immigration, liberal theories, and social emphases. (WIC)
No	REL 162	Introduction to Religion	To introduce students to the study of religion, the language of religion, the person of religion and the community of religion. (WIC)
Yes	REL 182	Christian Beliefs	An introductory course to Christian theology. Various systematic presentations of Christian beliefs are examined in order to appreciate the plurality of approaches to reinterpreting Christian doctrine in the modern world.(WIC)
No	REL 190	World Religions	A study of the thought, history, and practice of the major contemporary religions of the world, focusing especially on Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and African religions. These will be compared with each other and with Christianity and Judaism with a view to better understanding the religious dimension of human life. (WIC)
No	REL 200	Contemporary Ethical Issues	Different methods of Christian ethics are examined in relation to current social issues in the areas of sexual relationships, bio-medical advances, economic order, political liberation, and environmental survival. (WIC)
No	REL 210	Religion & Science	This interdisciplinary seminar will investigate how religion and science have related and should relate to one another. The aim of the course is to present a comprehensive survey, comprehending both the historical developments of the relation and the current prospects for interaction and dialogue. The course will emphasize the relation between the natural sciences (especially the physical and biological sciences) and Western religion (especially Christianity) while at the same time recognizing diversity, especially at the level of philosophical and religious commitment. (WIC)
No	REL 220	Women in Religion	This course introduces women and religion as a discipline within the academic study of religion. Students engage in review, analysis, and discussion of representative literature in the history, theology, and spirituality of women in Jewish and Christian traditions. (WIC)
No	REL 230	Philosophy of Religion	Deals with philosophical reflection upon such questions as the nature of religion, the concept of God, the problem of evil, the religious dimension of human experience, the justification of religious claims, and the character of religious language. Explored in relation to these matters are the thoughts of representative figures from skepticism, existentialism, and pragmatism. (WIC)
No	REL 240	African-American Religion in US	Investigates the history of black religion from its African roots through the period of slave trade to the experience to blacks in the United States over the past two centuries. (WIC)
No	REL 250	Psychology of Religion	An examination of the relationship between religious belief and experience and the psychological make-up and functioning of persons. (WIC)
Yes	REL 252	History of Christianity	An historical study of Christianity concentrating on its major teachings, practices, and institutional forms from its origin to the present day.(WIC)
No	REL 260	Religion/Science Fiction/Pop Culture	Science fiction remains a powerful vehicle for ideas in popular culture and has the highest religious content of any popular genre. The course examines science fiction to uncover understandings of religion in popular culture. By reading best-selling novels, examining films and television shows, and reading scholars’ examinations of religious themes in science fiction, students will learn to identify how religious themes are used, manipulated, and promulgated in popular culture. Course topics will include the history of science fiction, the role and significance of aliens, apocalypse, and utopias, modernist critiques of religion, and postmodern attitudes toward religion. (WIC)
Yes	REL 262	Religion in the United States	A topical study of the historical phenomena of religions in the U.S. with primary emphasis on Christianity, and some attention to other U.S. religions especially Judaism. The study includes general background of each religion with subsequent U.S. developments presented through such phenomena as revivalism, immigration, liberal theories, and social emphases. (WIC)
No	REL 290	Luther and His Legacy	An examination of the theological writings of Luther, the immediate context that influenced him and the rich legacy of theological reflection that he has evoked. (WIC)
No	REL 292	Religion, Sci Fi, Popular Culture	Science fiction remains a powerful vehicle for ideas in popular culture and has the highest religious content of any popular genre. The course examines science fiction to uncover understandings of religion in popular culture. By reading best-selling novels, examining films and television shows, and reading scholars’ examinations of religious themes in science fiction, students will learn to identify how religious themes are used, manipulated, and promulgated in popular culture. Course topics will include the history of science fiction, the role and significance of aliens, apocalypse, and utopias, modernist critiques of religion, and postmodern attitudes toward religion. (WIC)
No	REL 312	African Amer Religion in United States	Investigates the history of black religion from its African roots through the period of slave trade to the experience to blacks in the United States over the past two centuries. (WIC)
Yes	REL 322	World Religions	A study of the thought, history, and practice of the major contemporary religions of the world, focusing especially on Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and African religions. These will be compared with each other and with Christianity and Judaism with a view to better understanding the religious dimension of human life. (WIC)
Yes	REL 332	Philosophy of Religion	Deals with philosophical reflection upon such questions as the nature of religion, the concept of God, the problem of evil, the religious dimension of human experience, the justification of religious claims, and the character of religious language. Explored in relation to these matters are the thoughts of representative figures from skepticism, existentialism, and pragmatism. (WIC)
Yes	REL 342	Contemporary Ethical Issues	Different methods of Christian ethics are examined in relation to current social issues in the areas of sexual relationships, bio-medical advances, economic order, political liberation, and environmental survival. (WIC)
Yes	REL 352	Currents in Late Modern Theology	Contemporary currents in theology from the death of God movement and process theism of the 1960s to hermeneutical and deconstructionist theologies of the 1980s are investigated. The investigation proceeds through an analysis of various attempts to articulate the meaning and truth of God in the postmodern situation of relativism and pluralism. (WIC)
Yes	REL 362	Psychology of Religion	An examination of the relationship between religious belief and experience and the psychological make-up and functioning of persons. (WIC)
No	REL 370	Foundations of Youth Ministry	This course is designed to introduce students to the theological and practical dimensions of youth ministry. It explores the promises and challenges of contemporary American youth culture in considering recent research of the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers, examining current models of youth ministry within and across various Christian denominations, analyzing issues related to ministry in general, demonstrating and practicing a model of spiritual formation, and helping future youth ministers to think theologically about the role of youth ministry in the formation of Christian character. (WIC)
Yes	REL 372	Women in Jewish & Christian Tradition	This course introduces women and religion as a discipline within the academic study of religion. Students engage in review, analysis, and discussion of representative literature in the history, theology, and spirituality of women in Jewish and Christian traditions. (WIC)
No	REL 392	Liberation Theology Latin Amer Context	The writings, ideas, and dynamics of liberation theology are explored with an eye on the Peruvian situation in a seminar which culminates in a three-week immersion experience during which students and faculty encounter the lived praxis of liberation theology among the people of Peru. (WIC)
No	REL 402	Luther and His Legacy	An examination of the theological writings of Luther, the immediate context that influenced him, and the rich legacy of theological reflection that he has evoked. (WIC)
No	REL 422	Religion and the Sciences	This interdisciplinary seminar will investigate how religion and science have related and should relate to one another. The aim of the course is to present a comprehensive survey, comprehending both the historical developments of the relation and the current prospects for interaction and dialogue. The course will emphasize the relation between the natural sciences (especially the physical and biological sciences) and Western religion (especially Christianity) while at the same time recognizing diversity, especially at the level of philosophical and religious commitment. (WIC)
Yes	SECED 324	Teach Reading Content Area Sec Sch	Secondary teacher candidates begin to apply a basic understanding of the reading process to the methods, techniques, and strategies necessary for using textbooks and other media in the discipline each student intends to teach. (Completion of required prerequisite courses and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	SECED 340	Teaching English in Secondary Sch	This course provides prospective secondary student teachers with the knowledge of the methods and materials they need to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction in a secondary English class. (Required prerequisite courses completed, at least partial completion of the major, and required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	SECED 350	Teaching Social Studies Secondary Sch	This course provides prospective secondary student teachers with information on the methods and materials they need to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction in a secondary social studies classroom. (Completion of required prerequisite courses and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	SECED 384	Teaching Writing Content Area Sec Sch	This course prepares secondary teacher candidates to develop, present and evaluate writing activities that will help their students master the subject content as well as help them develop competent writing skills. (Completion of required prerequisites and the required cumulative GPA) (WIC)
Yes	SLPA 391	Communication Disorders in Children	Study of communication disorders in children, with emphasis on methods of evaluation and diagnosis. Offered spring term, odd numbered years. (WIC)
Yes	SLPA 420	Clinical Practicum	Students will observe diagnostic testing and therapy with communication-disordered children and adults to acquire credit for observation hours as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students will learn to write objectives for therapy sessions and to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. Must be a junior or senior speech and hearing science major or receive permission from the instructor to take the course. Offered every semester. (WIC)
No	SOC 351	Social Stratification	Historical and cross-cultural analysis of the causes, structure, and consequences of affluence and poverty in societies. Special emphasis is given to Marxist and functionalist theories of stratification, the institutional structure of caste- and class- based societies, and social mobility. (P: Two of the following courses: Soc 121, 141, JFJ 101 and one upper-level Soc or JFJ course numbered 261 or higher or permission of the instructor) (WIC)
No	SOC 361	Sociology of Religion	Historical and cross-cultural analysis of religion as a social institution. Topics include the role of religion in society, analysis of religious groups and organizations, emergence of religious movements, and social change. (P: Two of the following courses: Soc 121, 141, JFJ 101 and one upper-level Soc or JFJ course numbered 261 or higher or permission of the instructor) (WIC)
No	SOC 381	Medical Sociology	Considers the social dimensions of health and illness. Some topics considered are social factors and health, the sick role, utilization of health services, the variety of health care practitioners, cross-cultural comparisons of health care delivery systems, economics of health care, and ethical issues in health care. (P: Two of the following courses: Soc 121,141, JFJ 101 and one upper-level Soc or JFJ course numbered 261 or higher or permission of the instructor) (WIC)
No	SOC 421	Gender & Society	(WIC)
No	SOC 425	Urban Sociology	Traces the development of urbanism from the preindustrial city to the present post-industrial age. The course focuses upon urban growth and changes of demographic patterning, life styles, and economics. Theoretical models of urbanism will be discussed. (WIC)
No	THAR 257	Basic Acting	Introduction to and application of the fundamental principles and mechanics of acting. A course involving the use of vocal techniques, body expression, movement, interpretation, and pantomime. Emphasis is placed upon building composure and self-confidence required to communicate favorably with people. (WIC)