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GER 1040 - Intermediate German I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations through continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: adequate score on the placement test or GER 1020 , or GER 1030 , or the equivalent.
Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 1050 - Intermediate German II (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
A continuation of GER 1040 . Focus on various aspects of culture, society, literature, traditions, and daily preoccupations with continued development of communicative language skills. Reinforcement, expansion, and synthesis of concepts of language and culture through contact with authentic materials.
Prerequisite: GER 1030 or GER 1040 , or the equivalent.
Laboratory work required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 1060 - Accelerated Intermediate German (6)
When Offered: Spring. On Demand
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
Combines GER 1040 and GER 1050 . Class meets daily for a total of 300 minutes per week.
(*NOTE: Only 3 s.h. of this 6 s.h. course may count for general education credit in a theme.)
Prerequisite: GER 1020 or GER 1030 , or the equivalent.
Laboratory work required. IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR COURSES TAUGHT IN GERMAN ON THE 2000 LEVEL OR ABOVE, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE GER 1050 OR GER 1060 OR MAKE AN ADEQUATE SCORE ON THE PLACEMENT TEST. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 2000 - German Discussion Section (1)
When Offered: On Demand
German discussion section offered in conjunction with selected content courses. There will be weekly discussion and assignments in German relating to attached content courses.
Course can be repeated up to three times for credit.
Prerequisite: GER 1050 or GER 1060 , an adequate score on the placement test, or consent of the instructor.
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GER 2005 - Intensive Grammar Review (3)
When Offered: Fall. On Demand
Comprehensive review for thorough understanding of the elements of the German language necessary for students wishing to pursue further studies in German.
Prerequisite: GER 1050 or GER 1060 , or the equivalent, or an adequate score on the placement test.
Laboratory work required.
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GER 2010 - Conversation and Composition I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Emphasis on acquisition of a practical vocabulary and active use of the language. Shorter readings on contemporary German life provide subject matter for in-class discussion and regular written compositions.
Prerequisite: GER 1050 or GER 1060 , or the equivalent, or an adequate score on the placement test.
Laboratory work required. Required for minors. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 2015 - Conversation and Composition II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Continues the goals of GER 2010 , but with added emphasis on stylistic improvement in speaking and writing.
Prerequisite: GER 2010 or consent of the advisor.
Required for minors. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 2025 - Introduction to Literature (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
Development of skills necessary for understanding of genre, concepts of literary structure, language, and criticism through examination of selected works.
Prerequisite: GER 2010 .
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GER 2035 - German Through Film (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of modern German language and culture through film with special emphasis on cinematic representation of historical, political, and social contexts.
Prerequisite: GER 2005 or GER 2010 or consent of the instructor.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 2050 - Great German Cities I: Settlement Through the Middle Ages (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
Taught in Germany as part of the department’s short term study abroad program in Trier. This course offers an introduction to early German culture and civilization through the living laboratory of the city of Trier, which was a capital of the Roman empire and a thriving medieval cathedral town.
Prerequisite: GER 1050 or GER 1060 , an adequate score on the placement test, or consent of the instructor.
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GER 2055 - Great German Cities II: The Modern City in Cultural Context (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
Taught in Germany as part of the department’s short term study abroad program in Trier. This course offers an introduction to the social, political and cultural realities of contemporary Germany through the lens of development in the city of Trier, an ancient city constantly coming to terms with (and sometimes into conflict with) the demands of living in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisite: GER 1050 or GER 1060 , an adequate score on the placement test, or consent of the instructor.
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GER 2500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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GER 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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GER 3015 - Selections of German Literature I (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of the works of representative German authors from the 8th to the 18th century.
Prerequisite: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3021 - Märchen (3)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Study of 19th century German Märchen in cultural, historical and literary context. These Märchen include the well-known fairy tales of Jakob and Wilhem Grimm (Kinder- und Hausmärchen) as well as the literary fairy tales of Romantic authors such as Ludwig Tieck and E.T.A. Hoffmann.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the instructor; and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 3025 - Selections of German Literature II (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the works of representative German authors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisite: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3030 - German Phonetics and Diction (3)
When Offered: Spring. On Demand
A thorough study of the sound system in German. Oral practice and laboratory. The goal is to achieve a near native pronunciation.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3050 - German Culture and Civilization Before 1900 (3)
When Offered: Fall. On Demand
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Study of German institutions, philosophy, literature, and art prior to 1900.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the instructor; and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 3055 - Culture and Civilization of Modern Germany (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the major cultural and literary changes in Germany after World War II, including changes in the social, economic, and educational systems.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GER 3075 - Advanced Conversation (3)
When Offered: Spring
Review of the more difficult structures of the language. Introduction of additional vocabulary and idiomatic expressions which will allow the student to express complex ideas on contemporary and professional issues with fluency and an acceptable pronunciation.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3080 - Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
When Offered: Fall
Development of skills necessary to express fluently, and in depth, ideas on contemporary, cultural, literary, and professional issues.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3090 - Business German (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an insight into the current German business world. Acquisition of the specialized language of social security, international finance, marketing, import and export trade, and trade unions.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 , or consent of the advisor.
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GER 3500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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GER 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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GER 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring. On Demand
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GER 3550 - German Customs and Folklore (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
Taught in Germany for study abroad students only. Study of the German “way of life,” the traditions, festivities, and the spirit of the people. Free informational materials made available by the German government serve as study guides.
Prerequisites: GER 2010 and GER 2015 or consent of the advisor.
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GLS 2000 - Contemporary Global Issues (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “From Empire to Globalization”)
This course examines a selection of global issues from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. Students will be exposed to the complexities of these issues, which are the result of the confluence of historical, geographical, economic, cultural, and political factors. Emphasis will be placed on how different societies view global issues, as well as how different perspectives can alter one’s understanding of them.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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GLS 2350 - Introduction to Peace Studies (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “War and Peace”)
In this course, students will explore relevant theories about peace studies, as well as a history of the development of the area of peace studies. The course will ask students to discuss the problems that arise when working in the area of peace and evaluate the ways in which states and individuals consider waging peace. Finally, the course will encourage students to consider their contributions toward achieving a world in which people can resolve conflicts more effectively. Given the ultimate goal of understanding ideas such as negative peace and positive peace and nonviolent methods for conflict resolution, this course will be very interdisciplinary, including but not limited to academic fields in political science, sociology, psychology, economics, gender studies, anthropology, and literary studies. Working across fields and supporting an open discourse allows for multiple interpretations and perspectives.
(Same as JHP 2350 .)
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GLS 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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GLS 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the Global Studies curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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GLS 3000 - Critical Perspectives on Global Studies (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Students will engage in an intensive investigation of one or more global questions, themes, or issues in global studies. Emphasis is placed on critical reading, research, writing, and speaking. The topic of this course will vary from semester to semester. The communication proficiency in Global Studies is met by earning a grade of “C” (3.0) or higher in this course.
Prerequisite or corequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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GLS 3020 - Cuba Libre: Perspectives on the Cuban Revolution (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Las Americas”)
This course will explore the Cuban Revolution from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including history, political science, music, literature, film, and dance, while making connections to other post-colonial struggles in the Americas and beyond. Students will design their own research projects, integrating knowledge from different disciplinary approaches, and present their research at the semester’s end using a variety of media.
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GLS 3100 - Globalization and Development (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course introduces students to critical globalization studies and development in a global context. Students will learn to analyze development and globalization as cultural, political, and economic systems, and will evaluate how these processes have reconfigured local and global power relations from colonialism to the present and beyond. Critical perspectives, debates, alternatives, and countermovements will also be discussed and evaluated in terms of their relevance for positive social change.
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GLS 3200 - Alternative Globalizations (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course analyzes oppositions and alternatives to contemporary globalization based on economic liberalism. We will evaluate alternative approaches to globalization in terms of theoretical debates on economics, claims about the negative effects of neoliberal globalization, and assertions that “another world” is not only possible, but necessary.
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GLS 3475 - Cooperative Economies (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course will analyze cooperative enterprises in terms of their potential for contributing to the creation of local, regional, and global economies which better serve human and environmental needs. Course content will include definitions, cooperative principles and values, case studies of individual cooperatives, evaluation of local and regional cooperative economies around the world, and application of lessons learned to communities and regions in the U.S.
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GLS 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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GLS 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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GLS 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the Global Studies curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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GLS 3580 - Animal Planet (3)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Human-Animal Bond”)
This course explores the ways globalization is altering the nature of human-animal encounters. It examines many kinds of global encounters, including those arising from companionship, travel, hunting, sport, food and consumption, and science (e.g., lab animals). Globalization is defined in part by increasing interconnectedness and interdependency, and animal studies are especially concerned with relationships, symbiosis, and environments. The course addresses the interchanges between the local and the global; that is, some of the ways that local cultural attitudes toward animals are being affected by globalization, and how globalization is affecting localized beliefs and practices.
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GLS 3590 - Global Travels, Global Encounters (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course explores the global experience of travel and encounters with unfamiliar people and places, both past and present. Travelers face the pressures of a real world only marginally under their control. Reasons for moving from one place to another include pleasure and leisure, research and work, the personal and the pilgrimage, and migration driven by economic need or other forces. Whatever the motivation, travel challenges and shapes understandings of local and global in very real ways. Students will critique not only narratives but also maps, objects, archives, and other primary and secondary materials. They will address the context of global travel: what is the state of it, what drives it, and what is its impact on the world?
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GLS 3750 - Global Infrastructures (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Infrastructures from dams to bridges and roads are widely understood as material constructions supporting human habitation. However, other perspectives reveal contested terrain, both literally and figuratively. This course will consider the impact and significance of infrastructures in global contexts. Using a variety of case studies, we will address not only infrastructures that are in place around the world, but also those that previously existed and could exist.
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GLS 4000 - Topics in Global Studies (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Students will engage in an intensive investigation of one or more global questions, themes, or issues in global studies. The class is organized as a seminar. Emphasis is placed on critical reading, research, writing, and speaking. The topic of this course will vary from semester to semester.
Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat the course for credit one time.
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GLS 4100 - Borders and Walls (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The course offers an examination of global issues through the lens of borders and walls that shape, and have shaped, our world. Through critical essays and through multiple disciplinary perspectives this seminar focuses on walls and borders from the past (such as the Great Wall of China, the wall of Roman emperor Hadrian or the Berlin Wall) and from the present (such as current border fences in the US and Gaza, or the fences built in 2015 in Eastern Europe). The course addresses questions such as these: How do communities live with these walls, navigate them, bring them down? Why do we create borders, construct walls, build fences? Why do we still need walls in a globalizing world? Real or imagined, the borders we create to shape and navigate our world have multiple perspectives: political, religious, cultural, gendered, environmental, social, economic.
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GLS 4200 - Global Development and Difference (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines and critiques global patterns of power, privilege, and difference as they arise through globalization and development. These patterns will be analyzed through terms such as inclusion, essentialism, empowerment, participation, instrumentalism, equity, and justice. Course topics will address issues of difference such as gender, queerness, age, disability, class, caste, race, and indigeneity. Students will work collectively to understand multiple differences and asymmetries of power, and the possibilities for transformation, in both local and global contexts.
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GLS 4515 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Independent study and research, directed by a member of the Global Studies faculty and evaluated by a department committee.
Prerequisites: successful completion of 6 semester hours of honors courses in the focus area, a 3.45 GPA in Global Studies and approval of thesis topic by the departmental honors committee.
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GLS 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity to study a special topic or a combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the Global Studies curriculum.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
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GLS 4550 - Senior Capstone (3)
When Offered: Fall. Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This is the required senior capstone course for a major in Global Studies. Students must complete a major project that makes use of and integrates the material from the Global Studies core in relation to a significant issue in Global Studies pertaining to the major focus area chosen by the student.
Prerequisites: GLS 3000 and senior standing.
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GLS 4900 - Internship (1-9)
When Offered: On Demand
Supervised work in an appropriate field experience. A critical means to apply theoretical constructs, methods and techniques learned in the classroom to real-world settings. The internship offers ways of acquiring practical work experience with community organizations, non-governmental organizations, governmental organizations, and businesses that work on global issues, both domestically and internationally. Internships may occur at the local, regional, state, national or international levels, but must be relevant to global studies.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: student must get approval from an advisor in the Global Studies program prior to enrolling.
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GRA 1012 - Introduction to Graphic Communications (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a study of contemporary production practices of the graphic communications industry, examining the basics of digital imaging, page layout assembly, and workflow technologies such as computer-to-plate, print media, and finishing. The application of project based assignments and the study of materials, equipment, health and safety, concepts of text/image input, conversion, and output that are practiced in the graphic communications industry are included as topics. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
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GRA 1022 - Electronic Document Design I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is an introduction to digital production workflow applications relevant to the graphic communications industry. Specific topics may include production hardware, page layout and imposition, illustration and image processing software, input and output devices, digital file storage and asset management, and proofing technologies. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
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GRA 2012 - Introduction to Printing and Finishing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a continuation of GRA 1012 - Introduction to Graphic Communications (3) . Emphasis will be placed on theory and problem solving as well as broadening skills in the areas of print media, finishing technologies and production management. Further experiential learning of materials, equipment, production workflow techniques, concepts of text/image input and output devices, finishing processes, and quality control as practiced in the graphic communications industry are included in the design of this study. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: GRA 1012 and GRA 1022 .
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GRA 2222 - Introduction to Packaging Production (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of the flexographic printing and packaging industries. Students will become familiar with the basic flexographic workflow process involving the application of specific conventions acceptable to the flexographic industry. Emphasis is placed on the packaging workflow process; including prepress (design concepts and layouts, development of design files, preflighting, making and mounting plates), press setup, print production, and package conversion. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2012 .
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GRA 2522 - Electronic Document Design II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a continuation of GRA 1022 as a study of page layout software technology specific to the graphic communications industry. Project-based assignments using Adobe Creative Cloud tools to address workflow requirements are examined through the production of electronic documents such as booklets, brochures, posters and newsletters. Other topics include image editing for page layouts, digital imposition, color models and modes, desktop color separation preparation, color profile management, masking, image tonal analysis, file preparation and conversions. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 1022 .
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GRA 3102 - Cross Media Production (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a study of new technologies applicable in the production of digital content for print production or access from the World Wide Web. The study of Adobe Creative Cloud products in the application of project based assignments, including the study of materials, equipment, health and safety, concepts of text/image input, conversion and output devices that are practiced in the graphic communications industry. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2522 .
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GRA 3112 - Substrates, Inks, and Toner (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to introduce students to substrates and inks used in printing and packaging production. Topics will include introduction to features and characteristics, manufacturing processes, printing and packaging production performance and quality control and color management solutions for substrates and inks used for producing printing and packaging products. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2012 .
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GRA 3312 - 3D Imaging and Animation (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an introduction to 3D digital imaging for specific applications. Industry standard computer software will be used to explore fundamentals of modeling and texturing. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
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GRA 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Approved Contract is required.
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GRA 3512 - Web Development for Graphic Communications (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop basic web sites, manipulate images for web delivery. Additionally, students will create intermediate and advanced web sites that utilize complex interactivity. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
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GRA 3518 - Sustainability for Print Production (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course investigates print manufacturing practices, and the steps required to 1) implement manufacturing standards that address environmental, health and safety certification: 2) development and implementation of sustainable management systems (SMS); 3) best practices management within the printing industry, and 4) all the foregoing within the 3P model of planet, people and profit. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2012 .
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GRA 3525 - Packaging Design and Production (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an introduction to packaging production covering materials, processes, and technology used in package development. Specific topics may include package structure layout and design, materials and manufacturing, printing processes, and converting/finishing processes for packaging. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the complete production process from design to finished package. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2522 .
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GRA 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Courses in Graphic Arts that vary in content at the discretion of the instructor.
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GRA 3622 - Graphic Communications Seminar (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course involves the development of the mechanics of being a professional in the graphic arts industry. Specific topics include resumes, cover letters, interviewing, presentation techniques and report writing.
Prerequisites: R C 2001 or its equivalent and junior standing.
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GRA 3772 - Job Estimating and Planning (3)
When Offered: Spring
The study of systems and techniques used for identification of printing production standards, cost estimating, production scheduling, production planning, material flow, teamwork, problem-solving techniques, and management’s role in creating quality environments. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2012 .
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GRA 3882 - Intermediate Packaging Production (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course presents intermediate-level concepts of flexographic technologies and technical processes applicable to the flexographic industry. Students enrolled in this course will learn design techniques specific to flexography, printing calculations, job assembly, proofing, print evaluation, and multiple spot color techniques. This will be achieved through project-based assignments that allow students to select anilox roll, substrates, inks, dies, and other printing materials. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 2222 .
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GRA 3900 - Graphic Communications Internship I (3-6)
When Offered: On Demand
Field experience with commercial print, in-plant or digital media companies producing products from processes such as animation, digital printing, cross media publishing, prepress, flexography, gravure, offset lithography, screen printing, packaging, web page development, or finishing and fulfillment is integral to career preparation for the graphic communications industry.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 16 hours of coursework in the major must be completed.
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GRA 4112 - Technical Assistant (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised, meaningful, planned and evaluated laboratory assistant experience. Students enrolled in this course will act as instructional aides within various graphic arts and imaging technology courses.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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GRA 4512 - Advanced Cross Media Production (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an advanced treatment of studies begun in the GRA 3102 course, and incorporates new technologies applicable in the production of digital content for print production, the World Wide Web, mobile device platforms and other applicable new forms of graphic communication. Students will learn and be required to demonstrate ability to apply electronic document designs across a variety of graphic communication platforms. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 3102 (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 )
[Dual-listed with GRA 5512.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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GRA 4522 - Advanced 3D Imaging and Animation (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on using advanced texturing techniques, complex shading networks, inverse kinematics and forward kinematics to develop realistic 3D images and animation. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 3312 .
[Dual-listed with GRA 5522.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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GRA 4524 - Advanced Web Development for Graphic Communications (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is a continuation of GRA 3512 , Web Development for Graphic Communications. Emphasis will be placed on creating multimedia Web pages, interactive Web forms, and mobile Web sites. This course will also integrate several different programs allowing students to create effective and attractive websites. By the end of this course, students should be able to design advanced web sites that utilize complex interactivity. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 3512 .
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GRA 4558 - Digital Printing Systems (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course allows students the opportunity to explore digital printing applications such as short-run color and variable data printing. Students will study digital workflows, file preparation, data management, preflighting, digital front-end systems, press operation and routine maintenance. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: GRA 1022 and GRA 2522 .
[Dual-listed with GRA 5558.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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GRA 4566 - Advanced Packaging Production (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course addresses advanced concepts and practices pertaining to the flexographic printing process. To include: advanced techniques such as multi-color spot and process color printing, quality control, corrugated board, image distortion, die calculations, and coatings. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: GRA 3112 and GRA 3882 .
[Dual-listed with GRA 5566.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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GRA 4591 - Advanced Printing and Finishing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to build on the basics covered in: Introduction to Graphic Communications, Introduction to Printing and Finishing, Introduction to Flexographic Printing and Packaging, and Electronic Imaging. Students will gain experience in advanced techniques in electronic prepress, halftones, duotones, process color, process stripping, process press work, and process control. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
May be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours.
Prerequisites: GRA 2012 , GRA 3102 , GRA 3112 , and GRA 3772 or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with GRA 5591.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.
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GRA 4592 - Specialty Graphics Printing (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Advanced laboratory practice in screen printing, wide format printing on multiple substrates that include foam core, vinyl, plastic and adhesives. Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
[Dual-listed with GRA 5592]. Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the coordinator.
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GRA 4622 - Current Trends in Graphic Communications Seminar (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to emphasize current trends, technical movements and problems as they relate to the future of the printing industry. Classes will focus on group discussions related to these and other current issues. Students will be required to refer to academic experiences, internship experiences and library skills to participate in discussions. Laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: senior standing.
[Dual-listed with GRA 5622.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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GRA 4722 - Package Prototyping Studio (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This is an advanced portfolio development studio course with emphasis on design projects in packaging and delivering professional oral presentations. Students will build on skills learned in previous courses to design complete packaging projects based on research, creativity, structural design, and prototyping. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: GRA 4566 .
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GRA 4900 - Graphic Communications Internship II (1-6)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
A continuation of industry field experience with print or digital graphics media companies such as commercial printing, animation, prepress, flexography, gravure, offset lithography, screen printing, packaging, or finishing and fulfillment. This course satisfies the senior capstone requirement for the BS in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology majors.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 30 hours of coursework in the major must be completed.
(Hours requirement for one credit hour is 160 hours, with 80 hours required for each additional.)
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HCM 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HCM 2110 - Introduction to Health System Organization (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides an overview of the organizational structure of health care services and the forces that influence the organization of health services in the United States. The perspectives of health and health status of Americans are examined in the context of cultural, economic, social and political forces. The course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the issues of relevance to the future of health care delivery.
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HCM 2130 - Managing Health Care Organizations (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on the structure, function, and interconnection of various health care organizations that make up the US health care system. Specific attention is paid to the unique challenges faced by health care managers, in addition to the unique challenges of managing various health care professionals. The course instructs students on the attributes of key health care organizations, namely hospitals and integrated delivery systems, ambulatory care, managed care organizations and insurance firms, biopharmaceutical firms, and other health care organizations. Administrative and other principles are addressed within the healthcare setting.
Prerequisite or corequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HCM 3200 - Health Management Practicum I (3)
When Offered: Fall
A full-time work experience in health care management. Three semester hours are granted for the practicum, usually during the fall term in a health care facility, service or program, or health-related organization. The course may be taken as an elective or as partial credit toward the internship (HCM 3900 ).
Prerequisites: Declared HCM major; HCM 2110 and permission of the HCM program director.
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HCM 3210 - Health Management Practicum II (3)
When Offered: Spring
A full-time work experience in health care management. Three semester hours are granted for the practicum, usually during the Spring term in a health care facility, service or program, or health-related organization. The course may be taken as an elective or as partial credit toward the internship (HCM 3900 ).
Prerequisites: Declared HCM major; HCM 2110 and permission of the HCM program director.
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HCM 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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HCM 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in the classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
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HCM 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HCM 3570 - Principles of Financial Management for Health Care (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides an introduction to the role of finance in the private and public sectors of the health services industry. Topics covered include corporate finance, financial markets, and sources of capital for healthcare organizations. Common tools for the financial analyses of healthcare firms are explored, and students should develop foundational knowledge of the financial concepts important to managerial decision-making in the health services industry.
Prerequisites: ACC 2100 and MAT 1030 .
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HCM 3580 - Health Services Research Methods (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course involves an overview of the fundamentals of health services research, emphasizing how health care managers and administrators can apply fundamentals of scientific methods and research principles to management problems and decision-making. The course will also instruct students how to read and understand scientific literature and research, which is critical for lifelong learning in the health services.
Prerequisites: ECO 2100 and HCM 2110 , or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3590 - Quality Management and Process Improvement in Health Care (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an overview of the fundamental theories and principles of quality management and performance improvement in US health care organizations. The course instructs students on techniques and tools currently used by health care organizations to monitor and improve the quality of their clinical and administrative functions. The course also instructs students regarding the leadership and management approaches and skills necessary to promote a culture of quality in a health services organization.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3610 - Health Care Economics (3)
When Offered: Fall
In this course, students will have the opportunity to apply standard microeconomic principles of demand and supply to explore and analyze the functioning of the U.S. health care sector. Successful students will use these economic tools to understand and evaluate the production or supply of health and health care and the demand for health and health care based on the theory of utility maximization. Students will also have the opportunity to apply the concepts of adverse selection and moral hazard to understand the traditional health insurance market and how those change in the context of managed care while learning about different types of market structure that pertain to medical care providers. Finally, students will have the opportunity to explore the role of the Government and the Affordable Care Act. By the end of this semester, successful students should be able to analyze important issues in the U.S. health care sector from an “economic” perspective.
Prerequisite: ECO 2030 with a minimum grade of C- (1.7).
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HCM 3630 - Health Services Organization Behavior and Design (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course informs and instructs in the theories, principles and concepts of organization behavior and design particularly related to health care organizations. The course focuses on understanding behavior at the level of individuals, groups and teams, and the organization as a whole. Concepts of health care organizational structure and design are also covered in this course. The aim of the course is to develop skills, attributes and behaviors of managerial professionals working in the health services industry.
Prerequisites: HCM 2110 and HCM 2130 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3680 - Human Resource Management in Health Service Organizations (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of human resource management, particularly the functions, structure, laws and principles of effective human resource management in the health services industry. Instruction emphasizes the management of health care personnel focusing on the unique nature of health care specialization, professional licensure, and employee productivity and satisfaction. Additionally, the course addresses current issues in human resource management, such as managing health labor shortages.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3700 - Health Information Systems (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a general introduction to information technology and the management of information systems in complex organizations such as health services organizations. The course will instruct students in basic hardware/software concepts, communication and networking concepts, and the important considerations in planning strategically for information technology in health service organizations.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3800 - Professional Development I (1)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an introduction to the professional environment in which health care supervisors and managers work. Students will be exposed to the skills and behaviors of professional health care managers and leaders. Students will also begin developing strategies for securing their internship in health care management.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite or corequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3810 - Professional Development II (1)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides further instruction regarding the professional environment in which health care supervisors and managers work. Students will continue to learn the skills and behaviors of professional health care managers and leaders, with additional emphasis on written and verbal communication, how managers interact with other health professionals, and the educational requirements for health executive careers. Students will continue working toward securing their internship in health care management, as well as developing personal career goals.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite or corequisite: HCM 3800 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 3900 - Internship (1-6)
When Offered: Summer Session
A full-time work experience in health care management. Up to six semester hours are granted for the internship, usually during the summer term in a health care facility, service or program, or health-related organization.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: Declared HCM major; HCM 3810 and permission of the HCM program director.
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HCM 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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HCM 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research project directed by a departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student and advisor. The thesis should be completed during the senior year as a final requirement for graduation with honors and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
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HCM 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4550 - Health Care Politics and Policy (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The course will examine the process by which health care policy, laws and regulations are proposed, formulated, implemented, and modified. The political process and the role of constituencies of the health policy-making process will be examined. Specific examples of major health policy issues will be drawn from federal and state sectors focusing on costs, quality, and access to health care programs or services.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4560 - Managed Care (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course describes the basic concepts and incentives of risk as applied to health insurance. The principles of third party payment and health insurance in the form of managed care are studied in detail. The course emphasizes how health care managers interact with managed care organizations to include contract negotiations, utilization review and reimbursement management.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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