2014-2015 Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Engineering Management

  
  • MEM 673 - Applied Project Proposal


    1 hour
    Under faculty guidance, the student will develop and submit a proposal for their capstone project in the program. GR
  
  • MEM 674 - Applied Project


    2 hours
    Under faculty guidance, the student will execute an engineering management project in their workplace or an approved not-for-profit agency to demonstrate proficiency in the area of engineering management.
      GR

English

  
  • ENG 109 - Principles of Academic Writing


    3 hours
    This course provides practice in writing to develop clear, well-organized prose based on contemporary issues through analysis, synthesis, and basic research.  It emphasizes the research process, critical thinking, and library skills. CS
  
  • ENG 150 - Special Topics in Expository Prose and Research


    3 hours
    Provides practice in writing to develop clear, well-organized prose based on contemporary issues through analysis, synthesis, argumentation, and basic research. Emphasis is on summary development, critical thinking, and library skills. CS
  
  • ENG 200 - APA College Research and Writing II


    3 hours
    APA College Research and Writing builds on the skills learned in ENG 150 .  It teaches the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation of sources in APA style. CS
  
  • ENG 204 - World Literature


    3 hours
    A study through literature of social, religious, political, and cultural issues with emphasis on analysis, application, and appreciation of literature. CS
  
  • ENG 210 - Introduction to Business and Technical Writing


    3 hours
    A writing course designed to provide instruction and practice in written communication, with special emphasis on types of writing most used in business situations. CS
  
  • ENG 301 - Thematic Studies in Literature


    3 hours
    This course is a study of life writing, with a special emphasis on the particular demands that different ages and cultures have placed on the biographer/autobiographer as an artist, writer, and historian. One basic goal of this course is to provide the learner with a better understanding of the role of the biographic arts within the larger disciplines of the humanities and the fine arts (history, sociology, psychology, literature, and film). This course will also provide the learners with directed opportunities to practice their knowledge of the processes of reading, writing, and critical thinking. They will learn how to intelligently read, write, and analyze. CS
  
  • ENGL 109 - College Writing I


    3 hours
    First-year course that emphasizes writing with sources. Promotes the development of writing skills and critical thinking about written and visual texts. Begins with summary and progresses to an argumentative synthesis paper with emphasis on thesis development, organization, and evidence. Students become familiar with MLA documentation. Students must complete the course with a grade of C- or above to enroll in ENGL 208 /ENGL 209 /ENGL 210 . Prerequisite(s): ACT English score of 16 or above. UG
  
  • ENGL 120 - Introduction to Theatre


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 120 . UG
  
  • ENGL 125 - Introduction to English Studies


    3 hours
    An introduction to the major, this course includes a review of literary terms, of writing literary analyses, and of practical grammar and usage rules. It may be taken concurrently with either ENGL 109  or ENGL 209 , but must precede any other course in the English/English education major. Offered each fall semester. Student must pass this course with C- or better to enroll in 200-level English major courses. UG
  
  • ENGL 141 - Introduction to Journalism


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 141 . UG
  
  • ENGL 202 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    3 hours
    Emphasis on the writing of fiction and poetry. Students experiment with personal experience writing and with various techniques in writing fiction and poetry, particularly open form poetry. Students are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 208 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in CMS. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prereq/Corequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 209 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in MLA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 210 - College Writing II


    3 hours
    Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 109 . Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in APA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 301 - Understanding Language: An Introduction to Linguistics


    3 hours
    A study of language as a means of communication, its purposes, and uses in society. Emphasis is on sounds, word formation, language meaning, and language varieties. Includes four hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in  ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 303 - Descriptive English Grammar


    3 hours
    A study of grammar and its acquisition. Attention given to traditional, structural, transformational-generative, and cognitive grammars. Central to the course is the analysis of sentence structure and the study of usage. Includes eight hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite(s): C- or above in  ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 306 - Advanced Writing


    3 hours
    Examination of one’s writing process, voice, style, and skills that reflect awareness of language, logic, organization, and usage. Activities include personal, imaginative, and informational writing in a non-graded workshop environment. Students also complete specific writing assignments in their major disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ENGL 311 - Business Communications and Technical Writing


    3 hours
    A course in analytical writing with specific application to various types of communication in business and organizations. Work will be case-oriented with an emphasis on the development of writing styles and strategies to meet situations in practical communication. Includes a 30-hour practicum. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ENGL 321 - Teaching Reading through Young Adult Literature


    2 hours
    Designed to teach reading strategies and assessment techniques through the genre of young adult literature. Introduces the genre of texts targeted for adolescent/young adult readers. Prepares teachers of middle and secondary English language arts to develop reader-centered approaches and multicultural curricula for teaching and learning in a diverse society. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 335  or consent of the instructor. UG
  
  • ENGL 329 - Writing Fiction and Poetry


    3 hours
    Continued instruction and guided workshop in the writing of poetry and fiction. Students develop works in fiction and poetry through the study of professional models and involvement in the writing process. Student are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine and other markets for possible publication. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 202 . UG
  
  • ENGL 330 - Visual Literacy


    2 hours
    A study concerned with helping students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of visual media, the techniques used in visual representation, and the impact of these techniques on the individual and society. Emphasis is on the interpretation of visual text, such as photographs, paintings, graphics, television, video, and film. Prerequisite(s): “C-” or above in ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 335 - Reading in the Content Areas


    2 hours
    Introduction to the principles and processes of reading. Emphasizes methods of reading instruction and assessment appropriate to middle and secondary education. Attention given to reading instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Offered each spring semester. Prerequisite(s): C or above in  or ENGL 109 . UG
  
  • ENGL 446 - Magazine and Feature Article Writing


    3 hours
    Same as COMM 446 . UG
  
  • ENGL 450 - Professional Portfolio Preparation


    1 hour
    A capstone course for both tracks of the writing minor. Emphasizes professional considerations in beginning a career that requires writing expertise. Students develop a portfolio of work from writing experiences to help market their skills. UG
  
  • ENGL 477 - Senior Seminar


    1 hour
    As a Capstone experience, this course emphasizes synthesis of the major curriculum. It focuses on the development of a philosophy paper related to the discipline of English and its integration with faith, learning, and living. Other considerations include preparation for graduate entrance examinations (GRE, NTE, MAT), graduate study, and professional readiness for careers. Assessment of the major takes place through a national test of literature, a formal interview, resume, and Capstone paper/presentation. Students must be classified as seniors to take this course. UG
  
  • ENGL 607A - Educational Research: Principles and Practices I


    1 hour
    A survey of research methodologies appropriate for independent investigations in English/Language Arts education that will explore methods used by learners when conducting research for their creative projects/theses. Learners are assigned advisers. GR
  
  • ENGL 607B - Educational Research: Principles and Practices II


    1 hour
    Learners are given the opportunity to continue research and writing of individual creative projects/theses related to teaching English/Language Arts. GR
  
  • ENGL 613 - Basic Grammar Review


    1 hour
    In this basic review of traditional grammar and usage, learners will practice locating and editing grammatical errors in the teaching of writing. GR
  
  • ENGL 614 - Communication in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Modes of oral communication, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and listening are applied to teaching oral communication skills in the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 615 - Diversity and Multiethnic Literature


    3 hours
    This study of Western and non-Western writers outside the traditional canon may include minority writers of the United States and writers of the Americas, African nations, India, and Far East and enables English/Language Arts teachers to make students aware of global commonalities. GR
  
  • ENGL 616 - Workshop in English/Language Arts Assessments


    1 hour
    Opportunity for discussion and construction of assessment tools useful in the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom is provided. May include writing rubrics, testing, multimedia projects, speech rubrics, and participation rubrics. GR
  
  • ENGL 617 - Critical Approaches to Literature


    3 hours
    In this study of reading and interpreting creative literature, historical, formalist, psychoanalytic, and feminist approaches are included with emphasis is on integrating approaches into the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 618 - Current Issues in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Provides opportunity for investigation and discussion of issues that influence middle and high school English/Language Arts teachers and classrooms. Topics covered may include standards, technology, censorship, inclusion, tracking, and the learning environment. GR
  
  • ENGL 619 - Grammar in Context


    3 hours
    Teaching English/Language Arts teachers how to develop grammar instruction in the context of literature and writing is a goal, with particular attention to developing practical lessons that can be integrated into the English/Language Arts class. Consideration is also given to approaches to grammar instruction appropriate for diverse dialects. GR
  
  • ENGL 620 - Visual Literacy


    2 hours
    A study of the English/Language Arts domains of viewing and visually representing and how they can be integrated into the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom. GR
  
  • ENGL 621 - Workshop in the Interactive English/Language Arts Classroom


    1 hour
    Investigation of effective teaching practices for the English/Language Arts middle and high school classroom based on the theories of multiple intelligences and learning styles. Teacher-learners will be able to adapt their own curricular materials to make them more accessible for today’s diverse students. GR
  
  • ENGL 623 - Workshop in Supervision and Sponsorship


    1 hour
    Areas beyond direct classroom teaching relevant to middle and high school English/Language Arts teachers are discussed. Topics may include supervising field experience students and student teachers; directing plays; sponsoring newspapers, yearbooks, and literary magazines; and sponsoring speech teams. GR
  
  • ENGL 637 - Writing in English/Language Arts


    3 hours
    Principles and practices of teaching writing in the middle and high school English/Language Arts classroom are explored. Learners investigate writing theories and writing strategies including freewriting, journaling, composing on computers, peer editing, and portfolios. The course is taught in a workshop, hands-on environment. GR
  
  • ENGL 649 - Reading Strategies and Young Adult Literature


    3 hours
    Teachers of middle and secondary English/Language Arts will be taught reading strategies for comprehension and word recognition through the genre of young adult literature to prepare them to develop reader-centered approaches in teaching literature. GR
  
  • ENGL 697 - Creative Project


    3 hours
    This course provides learners an opportunity to do an individual investigation of a topic useful in the teaching of English/Language Arts in the middle and high school classroom. Learners may choose either a creative project or a thesis. This course is a culmination of ENGL 607A  and ENGL 607B  Educational Research: Principles and Practices I and II. GR
  
  • ENGL 698 - Thesis


    3 hours
    This course provides learners an opportunity to do an individual investigation of a topic useful in the teaching of English/Language Arts in the middle and high school classroom. Learners may choose either a creative project or a thesis. This course is a culmination of ENGL 607A  and ENGL 607B  Educational Research: Principles and Practices I and II. GR

English As a Second Language

  
  • ESL 350 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching. Attention is given not only to the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, but also to the study of learners’ interlanguage and the pragmatic functions of language. Includes eight hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 360 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    A study of ESL teaching methods and techniques. Attention is given not only to the criteria for evaluating and selecting ESL learning materials appropriate to learners’ needs, but also to ESL curriculum design. Includes ten hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 370 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student


    3 hours
    A study of the foundations of and research in language testing. Topics include the theoretical and practical aspects of bilingual testing as well as the planning, writing, and administration of tests. Includes six hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 380 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students


    3 hours
    A study of cultural differences and how they affect communication, both in the ESL classroom and in the speech community. Attention is given to the relationship between language and culture and to the methods of incorporating culture into the ESL classroom. Includes four hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 208 , ENGL 209  or ENGL 210 . UG
  
  • ESL 391 - Field Experience I


    1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of practicum at approved sites. Practicum with K-12 ESL students under the supervision of someone with ESL teaching experience. Students must properly register for ESL 390 and submit a proposal to the ESL Coordinator for approval. If taken over the summer, summer tuition fees apply and must be paid in full at the time of registration. Upon completing the practicum hours, students will submit an Evaluation Form completed by the supervisor, as well as a Reflection Paper. Prerequisite(s): ESL 350  or ESL 360 . UG
  
  • ESL 491 - Field Experience II


    1 hour
    Students will complete 30 hours of student teaching instruction in an ESL classroom the week after they complete their regular (content) student teaching experience. This placement will be arranged by the School of Education’s Clinical Placement Officer and the ESL Practicum Coordinator. During the student teaching experience, an Olivet professor will observe and evaluate the student’s teaching. The cooperating teacher will also complete an Evaluation Form. At the end of the student teaching experience, students will complete a reflection paper. Prerequisite(s): ESL 391  UG
  
  • ESL 601 - Linguistics for Teachers


    4 hours
    In this course, the candidate will receive an introduction to language and linguistics for the K-12 classroom. The course will focus, but not exclusively, on the English language. The ESL candidate will be introduced to the traditional structure of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language change) and the contextual structure of linguistics (discourse, dialect, variation, language and culture, the politics of language). Such concepts as language and brain development, language acquisition, and second language learning will be presented. GR
  
  • ESL 603 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching will take place in this course. Topics to be covered in this course include: the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, appreciation of individual differences in second language learning, and learners’ inter-language and the pragmatic functions of language. ESL-603 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 604 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student


    3 hours
    The emphasis in this course is on a research-based and practical approach to the foundations and characteristics of language assessment. Topics covered include evaluation and structure of assessments; analysis of formal and informal assessments; creation of language assessment instruments for various purposes; using appropriate technology for assessment; and using assessment results for the improvement of teaching. ESL-604 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 605 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL


    3 hours
    An overview of different methods and techniques used in the teaching of ESL K-12 students is provided in this course. The ESL candidate will develop an understanding of the principles of materials development and the application of their practical use. The candidate will also learn the skills necessary to prepare materials for students in the new language learning environment. ESL-605 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 606 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students


    3 hours
    The study of cultural differences and how they affect communication, both in the ESL classroom and in the speech community is the primary focus of this course. The candidate will gain a greater understanding of the relationship between language and culture. He/she will also learn various methods of incorporating culture into the ESL classroom. ESL-606 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR
  
  • ESL 607 - Contemporary Issues in Educating English Language Learners


    3 hours
    The candidate will engage in a socio-cultural and educational examination of learning achievement issues that culturally and linguistically diverse students face in American school communities. The candidate will also examine techniques and strategies to promote collaboration with colleagues and administrators to provide support and a learning environment that embraces differences built upon commonalities. Topics include family literacy, parent communication, models of co-teaching for ESL classrooms, and leadership roles in ESL education. ESL-607 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. GR

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVI 310 - Environmental Science, Technology, and Society for Teachers


    4 hours
    Environmental science, ecological principles, the Earth’s weather, and the interrelationships of science, technology, and society for elementary and early childhood teachers. Historical and contemporary contexts will be emphasized. Laboratory will utilize a wide range of instructional resources and technologies supportive of scientific learning for the classroom. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201  or BIOL 125 , EDUC 150 . Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. UG
  
  • ENVI 395 - Seminar in Environmental Science


    ½ hour
    Discussion-oriented course to investigate current topics of importance for Environmental Science majors. Particular topics will include environmental philosophy and ethics, environmental law, and examination of competing interests that impact environmental issues. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and developing professional skills. Two semesters required for Environmental Science majors. UG
  
  • ENVI 450 - Research/Internship in Environmental Science


    3 hours
    A research or intern experience in the student’s area of interest as related to the environment. Research will include library, laboratory, and/ or field work. An internship may consist of project work and professional cooperation with any number of public or private corporations (e.g., city and county planning commissions, park districts, engineering and consulting companies, state and government agencies, etc.). UG

Exercise and Sports Science

  
  • EXSS 110 - Introduction to Exercise Science


    2 hours
    This is an entry level course in the field of exercise science.  This course provides information on selected topics in the field of exercise science and other related health science disciplines, including:  Exercise science history, anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise epidemiology, exercise nutrition, biomechanics, motor control and motor learning, and exercise and sport psychology.  This course is designed to introduce you to the field and prepare you for further classes in the exercise science discipline. UG
  
  • EXSS 129 - Principles of Sport Management


    3 hours
    An introductory course studying the foundations of sport management, marketing, finance, recreation, and ethical principles. An application of these principles into all segments of the sports industry (collegiate, professional, health fitness centers, YMCA, Christian camps, sport ministry, local park districts, and other sports-related careers) is included. Student will be introduced to various employment opportunities available with a sport management major. Guest speakers from various sports-related organizations will share with the class career possibilities in their chosen field. UG
  
  • EXSS 147 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    2 hours
    Introduction to the field of athletic training, including employment opportunities, personnel, space, equipment, necessary supplies, physical conditioning, and an introduction to the recognition and evaluation associated with common injuries. The course will also include a laboratory time for the rationale of the use of taping and wrapping techniques. UG
  
  • EXSS 183 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 hours
    A continuation of the knowledge gained in EXSS 147  with an emphasis on the prevention of athletic injuries. Basic modality use, injury physiology, advanced taping and bandaging techniques will be covered. Includes a laboratory period. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . UG
  
  • EXSS 205 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 hours
    Course will present the physical agents used in treating athletic injuries. Emphasis will be given to each modality’s theoretical and physiological effects on the healing process and presents the indications and contraindications for use. The course includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 215 - Lower Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity, lumbar spine, and pelvis. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 220 - Sport Finance


    2 hours
    In this class students explore applications and practices of fiscal management, as it applies to organizations in the sport industry, both for-profit and non-profit. Topics include current economic and financial issues, accounting, budgets and budgeting systems, measures of performance, and financial statements. Offered odd-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 229 - Recreation Sports Management


    3 hours
    Overview of programming and administrative principles and practices of recreational sports. Topics include informal, intramural, club, extramural, and instructional sports programming; values of recreational sports; and terminology and career opportunities in various recreational sport settings Prerequisite(s): EXSS 210. UG
  
  • EXSS 230 - Sport Ethics


    2 hours
    Theories of ethics, values, and moral reasoning, as they apply to sport and the sport industry will be covered in this class. Additional topics, including Title IX, sportsmanship and fair play, winning, gender and racial biases, and use of performance-enhancing drugs will also be covered. The development of personal values and handling of ethical dilemmas in sport and the management of sport will be examined within the context of a Christian worldview. Offered even-year spring semesters. UG
  
  • EXSS 241 - First Aid and Emergency Care


    2 hours
    Same as PHED 241 . Athletic training and exercise science majors only. UG
  
  • EXSS 275 - Upper Extremity Joint Assessment


    3 hours
    This course focuses on the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries through the upper extremity, head, thorax, and cervical spine. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 . Includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. UG
  
  • EXSS 280 - Athletic Training Clinical I


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include wound care, preventive strapping, anthropometric measurements, and injury recordkeeping. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experience with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 , EXSS 241 , and formal admittance into the Athletic Training Education program. UG
  
  • EXSS 281 - Athletic Training Clinical II


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the assessment of lower extremity injuries, postural, and neurological abnormalities. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 280 . UG
  
  • EXSS 300 - Promoting and Marketing of Athletics


    4 hours
    Examines the historical role of sports information departments and the various roles sports information directors play now and will play in the future. It will look at how athletics can be used as a form of public relations. Students will gain hands-on experience in developing, planning, working, and evaluating sports information programs within a traditional school setting and/or other settings. Includes a practicum. Prerequisite(s): BSNS 253 , ART 200 , and ART 275 . UG
  
  • EXSS 320 - Sports Psychology


    3 hours
    A basic study of psychological principles and concepts that apply to sports situations and to the individuals involved in sports activities. UG
  
  • EXSS 349 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training


    2 hours
    This course will focus on the administrative challenges confronting operators of independent athletic training clinics and educational based athletic training rooms. Management theory, legal concerns, clinic design, budget, and information management will be taught. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 350 - Sports Law


    4 hours
    Introduction of basic law terminology with a more extensive study in contract law, tort, liability, negligence, gender issues, sports violence, ADA implications and risk management. Students will apply critical thinking skills to various case studies and scenarios for decision-making applications to the various laws and court cases. Includes a practicum. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 362 - General Medical Conditions


    3 hours
    Focuses on the recognition and evaluation of general medical conditions that include ear, nose and throat, dermatological abnormalities, infectious diseases, and athletic injuries (cranial, thoracic, abdominal viscera), including the application of pharmacology for athletic trainers. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 275 . UG
  
  • EXSS 372 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation


    3 hours
    Principles and goals of common rehabilitative procedures for athletic injuries in which learning the use of contemporary manual therapy and rehabilitative exercises in a comprehensive rehabilitation program are emphasized. Laboratory experiences will emphasize the proper rehabilitative techniques of common athletic injuries. The course includes two lecture periods and one laboratory period. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 147 , EXSS 472 . UG
  
  • EXSS 375 - Manual Muscle Testing and Function


    2 hours
    An in-depth study of muscles’ origins, insertions, and actions. Major muscle groups and isolated muscle actions will be examined. The relationship of muscle movement and joint motion will also be explored. Basic joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 215 , EXSS 275 , EXSS 472 , and acceptance into the Athletic Training major. UG
  
  • EXSS 380 - Athletic Training Clinical III


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the assessment of upper extremity, thorax, cervical spine, and head injuries. Also included are the selection and use of appropriate therapeutic modalities. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 275 , EXSS 281 . UG
  
  • EXSS 381 - Athletic Training Clinical IV


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include the use of rehabilitation equipment and the application of proper therapeutic exercise techniques. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experience with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 372 , EXSS 380 . UG
  
  • EXSS 425 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription


    3 hours
    Students study the process and procedures of physical fitness evaluation and prescription. Emphasis will be placed on prescribing individual and group exercise programs. Prerequisite(s): PHED 360  and EXSS 472  or permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 429 - Personal Training


    3 hours
    This course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Students learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients; design and implement exercise prescription; and how to manage personal training services. Upon completion, students can sit for the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Personal Trainer Certification Exam. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 425  or permission of instructor. Includes a laboratory experience. UG
  
  • EXSS 430 - Internship in Exercise Science


    3 hours
    This field experience for majors in exercise science is designed to have the students apply what they have learned through the course work and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interest. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Student must submit a proposal for the internship and have it approved by the department chair and the internship organization. This internship requires 140 field experience hours. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 440 - Sport Management Internship


    12 hours
    This field experience for majors in sport management is designed to have the students apply what they have learned through the coursework and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interest. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Student must submit a proposal for the internship and have it approved by the department chair and the internship organization. This internship requires 480 clock hours. The internship may be split into two six-hour internships. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 450 - Sports Facility Planning and Management


    4 hours
    This course is designed to provide the student with basic information on critical planning components, event operations, programming, scheduling and budgeting. Through the application of theories and principles studied, the student will develop an event management plan for a sports facility. The student will make a practical application to course content by working with community-sponsored recreational events as well as campus-sponsored intercollegiate athletic events. Includes practicum. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or permission of instructor.. UG
  
  • EXSS 471 - Organization and Administration of Athletics


    4 hours
    A study of the administrative operations within the sports management profession, with special emphasis on fiscal management, public relations, and program evaluations of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs. A study of leadership theories and styles as it relates to management, motivation, goal-setting, and supervision within the sports management arena will also be emphasized. Includes practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or permission of instructor. UG
  
  • EXSS 472 - Kinesiology


    3 hours
    A blending of muscle and bone anatomy and biomechanics in the study of the human body in motion. Useful for the coach, clinician, and physical educator. Athletic training and exercise science majors only. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 /PHED 246  and BIOL 247 /PHED 247 . UG
  
  • EXSS 477 - Sport Management Seminar


    1 hour
    Students examine contemporary issues in sports. Case studies, guest speakers, field trips, and reading will be included. UG
  
  • EXSS 480 - Athletic Training Clinical V


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include recognition, evaluation, and management of systemic illnesses; thoracic, abdominal, pelvic injuries; and abnormalities of the ear, nose, and throat. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 362 , EXSS 381 . UG
  
  • EXSS 481 - Athletic Training Clinical VI


    1 hour
    Progression of athletic training clinical skills that include investigation of, and adherence to the regulation of pharmaceuticals; administration of psychosocial intervention and referral techniques; and facility organization and administration in athletic training. A minimum of 150 hours of clinical experiences with certified athletic trainers and medical practitioners is required. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 349 , EXSS 480 . UG
  
  • EXSS 495 - Senior Seminar in Athletic Training


    2 hours
    Selected topics of current interest in athletic training and sports medicine will be covered. Field experiences involving conferences and clinic and workshop attendance are required. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association certification exam will be covered. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. UG
  
  • EXSS 497 - Internship in Athletics/Coaching/Recreation


    1-3 hours
    Required for Recreation, Sport, and Fitness majors. Designed for students to apply what they have learned through the coursework and extend that learning by working in an organization that is appropriate for their career interests. Students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science, as well as an on-site supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. UG

Family and Consumer Science

  
  • FACS 101 - Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences


    1 hour
    Students will study the history of family and consumer sciences, career opportunities, educational requirements, credentialing, and professional organizations related to each major area of FACS. Department standards are introduced. Includes participation in a service project. UG
  
  • FACS 111 - Textiles and Design


    3 hours
    Study in the fundamentals of fabrics science including fibers, yarns, fabrications, finishes, and dyeing. The course is designed to increase knowledge in the selection, use, and care of textile products and legislation. UG
  
  • FACS 112 - Principles of Clothing Construction


    3 hours
    A modular class including units on basic construction techniques, pattern selection and garment construction, selecting quality ready-to-wear, pattern alteration and fitting, couture techniques and problem fabrics, construction of designer garment, managing a sewing laboratory, and mass production techniques. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. UG
  
  • FACS 126 - Nutrition, Health, and Fitness


    3 hours
    This course provides an emphasis on essential nutrient functions, food sources, and nutrient recommendations as well as laboratory time to develop a personal health and fitness plan. Students also participate in computer-based nutrition analysis and menu planning, evaluation of consumer nutrition resources, and the use of labels for food selection. Includes a fitness laboratory component. UG
  
  • FACS 131 - Foods I


    1 hour
    Skill development related to the selection and preparation of healthy foods. Includes lab and computer experiences. UG
  
  • FACS 132 - Foods II


    1 hour
    Skill development related to advanced cuisine. Students will demonstrate culinary techniques used in professional settings. Includes lab and computer experiences. Prerequisite(s): FACS 131 . UG
  
  • FACS 134 - Food Safety and Sanitation Management


    2 hours
    A study of the causes of common and emerging food-borne illnesses. Emphasis is placed on the principles of sanitation and food safety management, including the legal and administrative aspects of control and enforcement. The state exam for food safety certification is administered. UG
  
  • FACS 140 - Interior Design


    3 hours
    A study of the elements and principles of design as they relate to the interior environment. This introductory level course provides emphasis on the design process, human and environmental factors in design, building systems, furnishings, fabrics, and backgrounds. UG
 

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