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GCM 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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GCM 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Approved Contract is required.
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GCM 3512 - Web Development for Graphic Communications (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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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GCM 3518 - Sustainability for Graphic Communications (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: GCM 2012 , GCM 2522 .
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GCM 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: GCM 2522 .
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GCM 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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GCM 3622 - Graphic Communications Seminar (1) [WID]
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: RC 2001 or its equivalent and junior standing.
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GCM 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: GCM 2012 .
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GCM 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: GCM 2222 .
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GCM 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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GCM 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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GCM 4512 - Advanced Cross Media Production (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an advanced treatment of studies begun in the GCM 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: GCM 3102 , Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
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GCM 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: GCM 3312 .
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GCM 4524 - Advanced Web Development for Graphic Communications (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is a continuation of GCM 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: GCM 3512 .
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GCM 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: GCM 1022 and GCM 2522 .
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GCM 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: GCM 3112 and GCM 3882 .
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GCM 4591 - Advanced Printing and Finishing (3)
When Offered: 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: GCM 2012 , GCM 3102 , GCM 3112 , and GCM 3772 or permission of the instructor.
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GCM 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.
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GCM 4622 - Current Trends in Graphic Communications Seminar (1)
When Offered: Fall
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.
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GCM 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: GCM 4566 .
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GCM 4900 - Graphic Communications Internship II (1-6) [CAP]
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: On Demand
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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
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 1035 .
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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: HCM 2110 ; and ECO 2100 or STT 2810 or STT 2820 .
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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: Spring
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
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; Spring
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
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 (1)
When Offered: Spring
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 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 3800 and permission of the HCM program director.
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HCM 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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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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HCM 4570 - Health Services Financial Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an overview of the organizational and operational aspect of fiscal management, control, and analysis of health care organizations. Because the role of third party payment is a distinct and unique characteristic of the health care industry, particular attention is given to public and private health insurers and managed care, as well as operational considerations for managing reimbursement, revenue and expenses, and for developing budgets in health service organizations.
Prerequisites: ACC 2100 and ACC 2110 , and HCM 3570 or FIN 3680 , or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4630 - Principles of Leadership for Health Service Organizations (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course informs and instructs in the theories, principles and concepts of leadership particularly applied to health service organizations. The aim of the course is to develop leadership skills, attributes and behaviors to enable graduates to lead successful health care organizations.
Prerequisites: HCM 2110 and HCM 2130 , or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4710 - Health Informatics (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course instructs students on how healthcare organizations can use information technology (IT) to achieve better operational performance and strengthen the quality of services offered to their patients. Topics covered include: using IT to transform clinical processes, integrating clinical and administrative work processes through IT, and aligning business and clinical strategies. The course will explore in detail electronic medical records, medical informatics, and privacy/security requirements for healthcare IT.
Prerequisite: HCM 3700 or CIS 2050 ; and ECO 2100 or STT 2810 or STT 2820 ; or permission of instructor.
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HCM 4910 - Health Law and Policy (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to provide students with a background in law and an introduction to health policy as applied to health care organizations and health professionals. The course will cover aspects of tort, contract, criminal, antitrust, and administrative law and civil procedure as they relate to health service organizations and health personnel.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4930 - Ethics in Health Care (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course will explore the role of ethics in management and leadership in today’s healthcare environment through analysis of ethical and bioethical issues confronting the US health care delivery system. The course explores the use of moral reasoning applied to health care concerns encountered by health care leaders, managers and clinicians. Emphasis will be on critical thinking, real-world application, and decision-making in a professional environment.
Prerequisite: HCM 2110 and HCM 2130 , or permission of the instructor.
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HCM 4950 - Seminar in Health Care Management (3) [CAP]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
This course integrates all HCM courses and other core courses through readings, case and scenario analyses, and small projects. The course requires students to apply the concepts of accounting, financial management, quality management, marketing, business planning, operations, strategic management, and public policy specifically to the unique environmental, regulatory, legal, ethical, and professional demands of the health care industry.
Prerequisites: HCM 2110 , HCM 2130 , and final semester senior status, or permission of the instructor.
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HPE 1000 - Personal and Family Health (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
This introductory course is tailored to meet the needs of college students and the distinct health and behavioral issues that they face in a college environment. Emphases will be placed on developing communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills in the areas of sexual health, alcohol, tobacco and other drug choices, physical activity and diet, as well as improving psychological health.
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HPE 2110 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Coaching (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on surveying issues integral to effective, professional practice in health, physical education and coaching. Example topics include the history of health, physical education and coaching; national and state organizations and standards; learning theories, ethics, philosophies, and appropriate practices; curricular and instructional models; trends, problems and issues affecting the HPEC professions; diversity; and technology in HPEC.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 2120 - Kinesiology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will address functional anatomy and basic, qualitative biomechanics relevant to teaching, evaluating and enhancing skill performance. The role of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems as they relate to the acute and chronic responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise will also be emphasized. The course will provide an introduction to the physiology of health and fitness that allows for the ability to design safe activities and/or exercise programs to enhance health, fitness, or performance for age groups ranging from children to adults.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 2130 - Motor Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on basic principles in the teaching, learning and control of motor skills, current theories of how movements are acquired and performed, and motor development throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on early childhood through early adulthood.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 3010 - Coaching Principles (3)
When Offered: Fall, Summer Session
This course will focus on developing and enhancing the understanding of concepts and methods of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with individuals in athletics-based environments. An emphasis will be placed on principles of behavior, teaching, physical training and management and content addressing leadership and coaching, sportspersonship, coaching diverse athletes, behavior management, drugs in sport and the games approach to coaching will be featured. This course provides insight into the fundamental theoretical and applied aspects associated with successful coaching.
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HPE 3020 - Sport First Aid (3)
When Offered: Fall, Summer Session
This course will focus on understanding the role of a competent first responder in an athletic context. Protocols for the following topics will be covered: emergency action steps and providing life support; first aid for bleeding, tissue damage, and unstable injuries; moving an injured athlete; and returning athletes to play, risk reduction and injury and illness prevention.
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HPE 3030 - Sport-Specific Coaching (3)
When Offered: Spring; Summer Session
This course will focus on learning how to teach the technical and tactical skills of specific sports. An emphasis will be placed on the relationship and difference between technical and tactical skills and traditional and games approaches to practice. In addition, instructing, analyzing and correcting essential technical and tactical skills will be addressed. Successful students will also develop knowledge and skills needed to design effective season and individual practice plans as part of a comprehensive approach to coaching.
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HPE 3040 - Principles of Fitness and Conditioning (3)
When Offered: Summer Session
This course is a study of the application and teaching of current fitness and conditioning practices. Training methods to enhance cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, power, speed, and agility will be studied and applied. Special emphasis will be placed on coaching and teaching youth athletes in sport settings.
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HPE 3100 - Emergency Care and CPR (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The course content and activities should prepare students to make appropriate decisions about the care given to victims of injury or sudden illness.
(Same as PH 3100 .)
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HPE 3210 - Community and School Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will examine the relationship between communities, schools, and individual and family health. Local, state, and federal resources will provide the content and skills related to disease and injury prevention and the intelligent consumerism of health products and services, including accessing care. Coverage of CDC’s The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model will prepare future teachers to enhance success in Health and Physical Education by collaborating with and drawing on community resources. Future teachers will be better able to assist with prevention, intervention, and referral for health problems within the school setting.
Prerequisites: HPE 2110 , HPE 2120 and HPE 2130 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 3220 - Instructional Systems (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on the design, implementation, and assessment of instructional systems and the effective employment of interactive pedagogical skills in physical education and activity- based settings. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: HPE 2110 , HPE 2120 and HPE 2130 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 3230 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on theoretical and applied aspects of assessment in health and physical education with an emphasis placed on tests, measurement and evaluation to enhance student learning and instructional effectiveness.
Prerequisites: HPE 2110 , HPE 2120 and HPE 2130 with a grade of “C” or higher in each. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 3240 - Behavioral Health Education (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will cover the full range of mental and emotional health issues prevalent among children, youth, and families. Specifically, the course will provide an overview of psychological health issues and best practices in prevention and treatment. Particular attention is given to mental health issues for youth, including teenage depression and suicide. Additionally, interpersonal violence will be addressed along with best and emerging practices of prevention. Finally, this course examines the current status of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and best practices in prevention; as well as resources, treatment and recovery options.
Prerequisites: HPE 2110 , HPE 2120 and HPE 2130 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 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.
Approved contract required.
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HPE 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 3556 - How Children Move: Implications for Elementary Education (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of movement experiences in games and dance focusing on the teaching of children K-8.
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HPE 3645 - Health Education in the Elementary School (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introduction to the content and methods of health education. The course will survey basic wellness issues such as nutrition, fitness, sexuality, drug abuse, and chronic and communicable disease prevention. The theory and practice of health education programs at the elementary level is discussed, including the use of a variety of methods and the development of relevant materials.
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HPE 4002 - Psychological Aspects of Sport (3)
When Offered: Spring, Summer Session
A study of the influence of social forces and psychological factors affecting the individual’s performance in sport.
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HPE 4310 - Elementary Physical Education (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course will focus on design, implementation and assessment of elementary physical education programs and the effective employment of interactive pedagogical skills in K-6 activity-based environments. Application of subdisciplinary, pedagogical and content concepts will take place in clinical or laboratory field-based settings. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours .
Prerequisites: HPE 3210 , HPE 3220 , HPE 3230 and HPE 3240 with a grade of “C” or higher in each; RC 2001 or its equivalent.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4320 - Nutrition and Health-Related Fitness (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
This course will focus on planning, implementation, and assessment of nutrition and health-related fitness in K-12 health and physical education. The course will address content and concepts in nutrition, with an emphasis on disease prevention (CVD, obesity, diabetes) and health promotion, as well as fitness concepts, principles, and strategies as they relate to maintenance of a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Prospective teachers completing this course will learn to apply instructional strategies to promote physical activity and fitness, healthy eating and weight management, and to assess students’ knowledge and skills in these areas. (CORE: PHY ACT/WELLNESS for HPE Majors Only)
Prerequisites: HPE 3210 , HPE 3220 , HPE 3230 and HPE 3240 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4330 - Sports and Activities I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on theoretical and research-verified methodological aspects of teaching sports and activities utilizing model-based instruction. Sport education, tactical games and teaching personal and social responsibility models will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: HPE 3210 , HPE 3220 , HPE 3230 and HPE 3240 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4340 - Sports and Activities II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on the application of model-based instruction, providing general content and pedagogical knowledge for a variety of traditional and alternative sports and activities. Developing skills in researching, planning, instructing and assessing sports and activities will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: HPE 3210 , HPE 3220 , HPE 3230 and HPE 3240 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required. (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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HPE 4350 - Sexuality and Sexual Health Education (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to help teachers of health learn and develop strategies for teaching sexuality and sexual health. Topics to be included are puberty and adolescence, reproductive anatomy and physiology, the prevention of unintended pregnancy/STDs/HIV and sexual violence, healthy relationships, and social justice. Emphasis will be on accessing resources of medically accurate and developmentally appropriate content and curricula, methods for building relationship skills, and delivery of instruction in compliance with the Healthy Youth Act and Essential Standards in Healthful Living Education.
Prerequisites: HPE 3210 , HPE 3220 , HPE 3230 and HPE 3240 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4410 - Adapted Physical Education (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on common types of disabilities with an emphasis on providing safe, appropriate and individualized accommodations for children with disabilities. Students will complete a supervised adapted PE teaching experience in a laboratory based setting. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: HPE 4310 , HPE 4320 , HPE 4330 , HPE 4340 and HPE 4350 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4420 - PE Practicum (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on the application of content and pedagogical concepts in a practicum setting. Students enrolled in this course will plan, implement and assess an instructional unit. Implementation of the unit will take place in a field-based practicum venue under the supervision of the HPE 4420 instructor and PE Activity Program course instructor(s).
Prerequisites: HPE 4310 , HPE 4320 , HPE 4330 , HPE 4340 and HPE 4350 with a grade of “C” or higher in each.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
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HPE 4430 - Health and Physical Education Methods (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course content will focus on preparing future teachers to plan and deliver effective instruction in health and physical education. Implementation and assessment of the Essential Standards and Clarifying Objectives in the NC Standard Course of Study, as well as the National Health and Physical Education Standards, will be a goal of this course. Students who are successful in this course will be able to utilize a variety of teaching strategies to address contextual factors and meet the learning needs of a diverse student population.
Prerequisites: HPE 4310 , HPE 4320 , HPE 4330 , HPE 4340 and HPE 4350 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each. Observation and teaching in public schools are required. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
[Dual-listed with HPE 5430.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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HPE 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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HPE 4650 - Drug Education and Prevention (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The primary focus of this course is to introduce the complexities of drug-related issues. The social, psychological, pharmacological, cultural, educational and political aspects of drug use, including alcohol and tobacco, are examined. In addition, the methods, materials and theories of drug abuse prevention in the school and community are discussed.
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HIS 1101 - World Civilization I (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An introduction to the development of world civilizations from ancient times to 1500. The unique patterns of political, intellectual, economic, and social development of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas are examined.
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HIS 1102 - World Civilization II (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
An introduction to the development of world civilizations from 1500 to the present. The development of an increasingly interdependent political, intellectual, economic, and social world is examined.
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HIS 1110 - History and Culture (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Imagination, Innovation, and Meaning”)
An examination of selected themes in world or regional history with an emphasis on how products of creative expression have shaped, and been shaped by, their historical context.
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HIS 1120 - Society and History (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Social Relations Across Contexts”)
An examination of selected themes in world or regional history with an emphasis on the historical context of various social, political, cultural, and economic processes.
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HIS 1130 - Themes in Global History (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
An examination of selected themes in global history with an emphasis on the historical context of global issues, processes, trends, and systems as they have affected local regions.
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HIS 1200 - American History (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course will acquaint the student with the major developments of American history from pre-contact to post-modern eras. Emphasis will be given to the foundational political experiences of the American people and how political developments have been influenced and affected by social developments. Students will learn to apply analytical skills to the reading of primary texts representing the whole sweep of American history. Written expression will be emphasized.
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HIS 1400 - World Empires (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “From Empire to Globalization”)
This course investigates how systems of power functioned on a global scale in the past. Students will discover, discuss, and write about how those systems came to be as well as what kind of society, culture, and world they have created. Students will also develop a clearer understanding not only of their individual role in such global interactions, but how events in one distant part of the world affect many other people around the globe.
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HIS 1501 - Revolution and Social Change in World History (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Revolutions: Social and Political”)
This course provides an analysis of significant revolutions and social movements in world history. These may be defined as political, social, cultural, scientific and technological. This course examines the events of these movements, as well as the philosophical/ ideological ideas that shaped them. It also examines how these revolutions affected societies in a local and global context, and how they continue to affect the world in which we live today.
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HIS 1510 - Freshman Honors World Civilization I (3)
When Offered: Fall
Study of topics in world history to 1650. Enrollment by invitation of the department or by application.
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HIS 1515 - Freshman Honors World Civilization II (3)
When Offered: Spring
Study of topics in world history since 1650. Enrollment by invitation of the department or by application.
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HIS 1520 - Honors: Patterns of Global History (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation
An honors course examining selected themes in global history with an emphasis on the historical context of global issues, processes, trends, and systems as they have affected local regions.
NOTE: Cannot be repeated for credit.
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HIS 1525 - Honors: Problems in Global History (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation
An in-depth examination of selected events, issues, systems, processes, or developments in global history, and their relationship to and effect upon local regions. Particular emphasis will be given to development of critical thinking skills appropriate to historical inquiry.
NOTE: Cannot be repeated for credit.
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HIS 1700 - The Making of Europe (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
European cultures, politics, and economics have enormously influenced the modern world. From the Reformation and Scientific Revolution to the twentieth-century world wars and creation of the European Community, this course offers students the opportunity to explore developments that continue to shape human experience.
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HIS 2101 - The World since 1945 (3)
When Offered: Fall
A survey of global developments since 1945 in an historical context, including political changes such as the Cold War and the changing balance of power, decolonization and economic dependency in the non-western world; militarism and terrorism; environmental issues such as resource depletion and pollution; and the internationalization of the world.
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HIS 2150 - Animals, People, and History (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “The Human-Animal Bond”)
Topics include: interaction between native people and animals; the exchange of animals as a result of colonization; domestication of cattle, hogs, sheep and goats; changing ideas about hunting; the evolution of taxidermy and the study of natural history; animals during war and civil strife; horses as machines and modes of transport in early industrial cities, new domesticated food sources from rural areas, and finally, our post-domestication relationships with animals as pets and in zoos and aquaria. It also examines how people have thought about animals, defined animal behavior, and employed those ideas differently over time.
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HIS 2201 - Survey of American Civilization to 1876 (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An examination of United States history to 1876, tracing the American experience from the colonial era through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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