Apr 16, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 483 - Readings and Research Projects

    (4)
    Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • PSY 484 - Readings and Research Projects

    (4)
    Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): instructor permission and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • PSY 485 - Readings and Research Projects

    (4)
    Individual readings or laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by a student and a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits of readings and research project may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology. Each satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • PSY 487 - Research Apprenticeship

    (2 or 4)
    Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 488 - Research Apprenticeship

    (2 or 4)
    Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 489 - Research Apprenticeship

    (2 or 4)
    Student will be mentored by faculty in various steps of the research process. May be repeated for additional credit. Not more than 8 credits earned in the research apprenticeship may be counted toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 494 - Honors Independent Studies

    (4)
    Independent honors research project supervised by a faculty member. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

Quantitative Methods

  
  • QMM 240 - Statistical Methods for Business I

    (3)
    Descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis tests. Emphasizes business applications and computer analysis of data. Includes report writing and computer projects, and presentations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 121 or MTH 122 or (MTH 141 or MTH 154), and MIS 100 (or CSE 125 or CSE 130 or MIS 200) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course, and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 241 - Statistical Methods for Business II

    (3)
    Continuation of QMM 240. Analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, correlation, regression, statistical process control, and time series analysis. Emphasizes business applications and computer analysis of data. Includes report writing, computer projects, and presentations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): (MTH 122 or MTH 154) and (STA 225 or STA 226 or QMM 240) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course, and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 250 - Statistical Methods for Business

    (6)
    Covers the same topics as QMM 240 and QMM 241 combined. Intended for motivated students with good writing and analytical skills. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): (MTH 122 or MTH 154) and (MIS 100 or MIS 200 or CSE 125 or CSE 130) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 440 - Management Science

    (3)
    This is a survey course of management science topics such as Decision Trees, Linear Programming, Transportation and Scheduling Models, Linear and Logistic Regression, Markov Chains and Queuing. Course emphasis is on problem formulation or drawing the link between a business problem and a mathematical model that allows studying or optimizing the business process. The course uses standard software tools and meets in a computer lab.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 240 or QMM 241 or QMM 250 or STA 225 or STA 226 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
  
  • QMM 452 - Forecasting

    (3)
    Survey of time-series forecasting methods used in business, including trends, exponential smoothing, decomposition, ARIMA, and neural nets. Econometric topics include seasonal binaries, autocorrelation, and lagged variables. Includes case studies and discussion of current economic conditions. Computer tools are used for individual and team projects.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 241 or QMM 250 or STA 226 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
  
  • QMM 480 - Special Topics in Quantitative Methods

    (3)
    An advanced course involving study of current issues and recent developments in Quantitative Methods. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Same topic cannot be repeated.
    Prerequisite(s): QMM 240 or QMM 241 or QMM 250 or STA 225 or STA 226 with a minimum grade 2.0 in each course.
  
  • QMM 490 - Independent Study

    (2 or 4)
    Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): overall GPA of 3.00 or better and an approved contract.

Radiation Therapy

  
  • RT 301 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy

    (2)
    An introduction to the activities and responsibilities of the radiation therapist including orientation to school and hospital policies, career insights, overview of techniques used in radiation therapy, and essentials of procedures needed in the care of radiation oncology patients. Medical terminology specific to the field is reviewed.
    Prerequisite(s): RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 311 - Patient Care and Management

    (2)
    Patient care techniques with emphasis on those necessary in the care and examination of oncology patients, especially those receiving radiation therapy. Psychological considerations, management of emergencies, infection control, examination, medical-surgical asepsis and tube management will be presented.
    Prerequisite(s): RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 315 - Seminar in Radiation Oncology

    (3)
    Literature search of faculty approved topics related to radiation oncology with written analysis of case studies on various malignancies. Oral presentation required.
    Prerequisite(s): RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 321 - Radiographic Imaging and Anatomy

    (2)
    Fundamentals of radiographic exposure techniques including production of radiation, rectification, quality of radiation and film processing. Topographic and cross-sectional anatomy and identification of anatomic structures as seen by various imaging modalities will be introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 205 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 323 - Radiobiology

    (2)
    Biophysical principles of ionizing radiation and effects on living tissue with emphasis on radio sensitivity and response to radiation, including a review of cell biology. An introduction to hyperthermia as a treatment modality illustrating the cellular response to heat, methods of heating and interactions of heat and radiation.
    Prerequisite(s): RT 331 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 331 - Radiation Physics

    (3)
    Fundamental principles of atomic structure and matter, production and properties of radiation, interactions of photons, particulate radiation, measurements of radiation and measurement of absorbed dose are covered. Discussions will include different radiation therapy treatment units.
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 102 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 333 - Clinical Dosimetry

    (3)
    Basic concepts of clinical dosimetry including use of isodose charts, treatment planning, field defining apparatus and wedges. Different methods of dosimetric calculations are described. Emphasis is on conformal therapy, MLC dosimetry and three dimensional treatment planning.
    Prerequisite(s): RT 331 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 334 - Brachytherapy and Radiation Protection

    (3)
    Principles of radiation safety including need for radiation protection, detection and measurement of radiation, regulatory agencies and regulations, personnel monitoring and practical radiation protection are presented. Also includes types and storage of brachytherapy sources, use and care of applicators, leak testing and surveys and accident procedures.
    Prerequisite(s): RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 335 - Quality Assurance

    (2)
    Principles and applications of a comprehensive quality assurance program in radiation therapy. Topics include relevant tasks, frequency of performance and acceptable limits. Laboratory exercises included.
    Prerequisite(s): RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 341 - Oncologic Pathology

    (3)
    Disease concepts including: inflammatory process, neoplasia, types of growth, causative factors, behavior of tumors and staging procedures. Tumors originating from specific sites and respective pathology will be discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 342 - Technical Radiation Oncology I

    (3)
    Provides an understanding of radiation therapy equipment including techniques used in treatment delivery. Tumor localization utilizing simulators, beam directing devices and other technical considerations involved are presented. The role of the radiation therapist in disease management will be discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 102, BIO 205 and BIO 207, RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 343 - Technical Radiation Oncology II

    (3)
    Continuation of Technical Radiation Oncology I.
    Prerequisite(s): RT 342 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 344 - Clinical Radiation Oncology

    (2)
    An overview of radiation oncology and its role in medicine as compared with surgery and chemotherapy as treatment modalities. Discussion of tumors including locations, etiology, detection, staging and grading, and treatment. Oncologic emergencies are presented.
    Prerequisite(s): RT 341 and RT 342 and RT specialization standing.
  
  • RT 401 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Supervised experience in the practice of radiation therapy technology. The student therapist will observe and participate in simulation procedures and delivery of radiation treatment to actual patients in the Radiation Oncology Department of William Beaumont Hospital. Patient care and management will be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RT 402 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Continuation of RT 401.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RT 403 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Continuation of RT 402.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RT 404 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Continuation of RT 403.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RT 405 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Continuation of RT 404.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RT 406 - Clinical Practicum

    (4)
    Continuation of RT 405.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RAD 301 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    (1)
    An introduction to safety, pathlore, and compliance in the Radiology Department. Also included is an orientation to radiation protection (methods to limit patient and operator exposure, such as collimation, shielding and personal monitoring devices).
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 306 - Human Structure and Function

    (4)
    (Anatomy and Physiology) - this class reviews the body systems and their functions in detail. Cross-sectional anatomy is included.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 311 - Methods of Patient Care I

    (2)
    An overview of basic nursing procedures such as sterile technique, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life-saving first aid, vital body signs, shock, fracture, etc; correct body mechanics and patient transport; routine and emergency patient care procedures; the purpose and radiographic identification of tubes/lines. CPR certification occurs in second quarter.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 331 - Radiologic Physics

    (3)
    The principles of atomic theory, x-ray production and generation, and the characteristics of x-rays. The entire x-ray circuit is covered, as well as the function of the circuits’ individual components. Basic electronics, electrostatics, magnetism, the structure of matter, etc. are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 333 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I

    (3)
    This course covers the fundamentals of setting proper exposure factors; the relationship between current (milliamperage), voltage and time; the factors, which affect radiographic quality.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 341 - Radiographic Procedures I

    (4)
    An introduction to radiographic positioning, terminology and procedures. The student learns which view demonstrates a particular body part best and the proper way to set up for various radiographic studies. Positioning laboratory, chest, abdomen, IVU’s OR procedure, GI’s, extremities, spine, boney thorax, pediatric radiography and angiography are included.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 344 - Radiographic Imaging

    (2)
    An introduction to the different recording devices used in diagnostic radiology. Specialized imaging modalities are discussed including CT, MRI and Ultrasound. Devices such as fluoroscopy, cine and video recorders are reviewed in detail. Also, closed circuit TV and TV camera pickup tubes, image processing methods, PACS, computers in radiology and digital radiography included.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 345 - Radiographic Image Evaluation I

    (2)
    An in-depth study of the radiographic images. Films are critiqued in terms of proper positioning, radiographic quality, and exposure, as well as pathology. Student presentations and discussions are major components of this course.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 401 - Pathology

    (1)
    A survey of medical diseases. The names, causes and treatments for a majority of the diseases related to radiology are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 404 - Quality Assurance

    (1)
    This course covers the basics of quality control testing processes, including sensitometry.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 407 - Radiation Biology

    (2)
    The basic interactions of x-rays with matter (tissue). Genetic and somatic damage is examined in detail.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 411 - Methods of Patient Care II

    (2)
    The preparation and administration of all contrast agents is discussed. Each agent is described in terms of usage, viscosity, atomic number, chemical composition, etc. Both ionic and non-ionic materials are included. An introduction to EKG and pharmacology unit covering action and use of select drugs and routes of administration are included.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 433 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

    (2)
    Exploration into tube heat, fluoroscopy, technique chart formulation and review. The Developmental Tests are completed during this class.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 435 - Radiation Protection

    (1)
    This course investigates the interaction of radiation with matter and the means to measure and protect from radiation exposure.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 441 - Radiographic Procedures II

    (3)
    Topics include all skull/head studies as in Radiographic Procedures I. Specialty projections and trauma head work are included.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 445 - Radiographic Image Evaluation II

    (1)
    Students present routine radiographic studies, evaluating quality aspects of each radiograph.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 450 - Senior Seminar

    (1)
    This course addresses various topics including test taking skills, health-care career pathways, current trends in health-care, professional development, and employment application/interview skills.
    Prerequisite(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 451 - Clinical Practicum I

    (3)
    Supervised experience in the practice of radiologic technology. The student will observe and participate in simulation procedures and delivery of radiologic procedure to actual patients in the Radiography Department of William Beaumont Hospital.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RAD 452 - Clinical Practicum II

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 451.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RAD 453 - Clinical Practicum III

    (4)
    Continuation of RAD 452.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RAD 454 - Clinical Practicum IV

    (4)
    Continuation of RAD 453.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission
  
  • RAD 455 - Clinical Practicum V

    (4)
    Continuation of RAD 454.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RAD 456 - Clinical Practicum VI

    (5)
    Continuation of RAD 455.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.

Reading

  
  • RDG 331 - Teaching Of Reading

    (4)
    Basic course in the teaching of reading in the elementary and middle grades. Content includes strategies for teaching comprehension, phonics, emerging literacy, methods of reading instruction, and other pertinent issues. Includes a required field experience.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to major, FE 310, FE 315, EED 354, EED 420, IST 396.
    Corequisite(s): RDG 333.
  
  • RDG 332 - Literature For Children

    (4)
    Focuses on the critical evaluation of children’s literature, understanding its history, assessing children’s needs and developmental levels, and selecting and using quality literature with children.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 or equivalent.
  
  • RDG 333 - Teaching the Language Arts

    (2 or 4)
    Preparation for teaching language arts in elementary arts in elementary and middle grades. Content includes oral language development, listening, writing, spelling and the reading-writing connection. Includes a required field experience.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to major, FE 310, FE 315, EED 354, EED 420, IST 396.
    Corequisite(s): RDG 331.
  
  • RDG 334 - Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Secondary School

    (4)
    Basic course in teaching the writing process. Students participate in writing workshops, discuss instructional issues and methods, and experience writing through personal engagement in the writing process.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 160.
  
  • RDG 337 - Content Reading in the Elementary School

    (4)
    Designed for content subject learning in the elementary classroom. The course bridges learning to read and reading to learn practices relevant to the curriculum of the elementary school children.
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 331, RDG 333, admission to elementary education program or permission of instructor.
  
  • RDG 338 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

    (4)
    Basic course in reading for secondary teachers. Focuses on the reading process, strategies and materials for teaching reading in English, social studies and other subjects to junior and senior high school students. Not open to elementary education majors.
  
  • RDG 414 - Reading Appraisal in the Elementary Classroom

    (2 or 4)
    Focuses on the assessment of reading. Uses formal and informal assessment instruments. Students learn to use assessment data to develop instructional programs. Specifically involves reading instruction with pupils and involvement with school personnel. Includes a required field experience.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to major, FE 310, FE 315, EED 310, EED 354, EED 420, IST 396, RDG 331, RDG 333, SE 355.
  
  • RDG 490 - Independent Study and Research

    (2 or 4)
    Directed individual reading research. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Departmental permission required. Students must obtain written faculty agreement to supervise their study before permission is granted.
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 331, RDG 333.

Religion

  
  • REL 100 - Introduction to Religion

    (4)
    Critical, comparative study of the human religious experience, as well as an examination of various methodological approaches employed by academic disciplines in the study of religion.
  
  • REL 101 - Introduction to Islam

    (4)
    Pre-Islamic Arabia, Muhammad and early Islamic history; the Qur’an and basic beliefs, practices and law; the Islamic Caliphate; Islam in the modern world and Muslims in America; women in Islam and other contemporary issues. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • REL 102 - Introduction to Judaism

    (4)
    Religious beliefs, practices and philosophies embedded within the major historical experiences (Biblical and Daisporic) of Jewish people including main institutional branches of Judaism, central characteristics of Jewish culture, and their relationship with non-Jewish groups and societies. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • REL 103 - Introduction to Christianity

    (4)
    Key ideas, major concepts, and peculiar language of the Christian religious experience. Focus on history of Christianity, creeds and doctrines of various denominations, Christianity’s cultural influences, and Christian ethical systems. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • REL 150 - World Religious Traditions

    (4)
    Examines the core teachings and practices of the world’s major religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese religions. Emphasis is on terminology developed within each tradition, identification of human problems that each attempts to solve, and the insights and problematic issues that arise from these attempts. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • REL 201 - Introduction to Sacred Texts

    (4)
    Explores the various roles played by sacred texts within both Western and Eastern religious traditions. Core texts from these traditions are analyzed and compared, revealing the basic approaches to religious life contained in each.
  
  • REL 271 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

    (4)
    Identical with AN 271.
  
  • REL 300 - Special Topics in Religious Studies

    (4)
    Topics in history, literature, culture and philosophy of different religious traditions. May be repeated for additional credit under different subtitle.
  
  • REL 303 - American Religious Experience

    (4)
    Study of a variety of religious traditions (e.g., Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Islamic, Native American, Protestant) as these are understood and lived by followers within the modern pluralistic society of North America. Also focuses on secularity, “NRM’s” (New Religious Movements), and the emergence of American-born spiritual communities of faith.
  
  • REL 305 - The Sociology of Religion

    (4)
    Identical with SOC 305.
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or 205.
  
  • REL 307 - Jewish History

    (4)
    Survey of Jewish history from its foundation to more modern periods, including such topics as the Jewish Patriarchs, Jewish kingdoms, Jews in the Roman Empire, Jews in the Medieval Period, and Jewish experiences in Europe and the United States.
  
  • REL 312 - Early Christianity

    (4)
    Exploration of historical, social, biblical literature tracing the rise of Christianity from a sect of Judaism to the dominant religion in the Roman empire during the 5th century CE, utilizing social science, ancient documents, hero stories, community documents, and church scholars.
  
  • REL 315 - Jews in America

    (4)
    History of Jews as an American minority group, a dissenting non-Christian religious group, an immigrant and ethnic group, and a cultural group. Emphasis on themes of assimilation and conflict, as well as contributions to American society.
  
  • REL 316 - The Holocaust

    (4)
    Examines events and contributing factors culminating in the Holocaust. Specific topics include history of anti-Semitism in Europe, rise of Nazism in Germany, Nazi Jewish policies, Jewish life under Nazism, design and execution of the dealth camps, world response, and the meaning of the Holocaust.
  
  • REL 318 - Written Traditions of Judaism

    (4)
    Examination of Jewish sacred texts and their development in Jewish history. Texts include the Hebrew Bible, Talmuds, early mystical works, devotional texts from medieval Europe, and the Kabbalah. Texts are in English translation. A significant emphasis is placed on reading and the meaning of these texts.
  
  • REL 319 - Concepts of God and Man in Judaism

    (4)
    Examination of how ideas of God and humans’ relationship to God are presented in Jewish religious texts and how they have evolved over time. Important issues include the nature of God, free will, sin, repentance, and the question of evil.
    Prerequisite(s): REL 100 or 102 recommended.
  
  • REL 321 - Islamic Ethics

    (4)
    Major principles and theories of Islamic ethics. Application of these ideas to issues of deforestation, global warming, sustainability, women’s rights, abortion and cloning. Comparisions with other philosophical and religious theories.
  
  • REL 323 - Christian Ethics

    (4)
    Study of the dialogue between philosophical ethics and the Christian tradition. Ethical models of Christian tradition from late Jewish moral theory through the Greeks, Romans, and into the present. Christian perspectives on contemporary moral problems and social issues.
  
  • REL 325 - Philosophy of Religion

    (4)
    Identical with PHL 325.
    Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy or religious studies or permission of instructor.
  
  • REL 331 - Islam in the Modern World

    (4)
    Exploration of political, social, cultural, and religious developments in a diverse array of Muslim societies in the contemporary world. Examination of interaction between Western notions of modernity and Islam. Analysis of Western influence on Muslim societies and Muslim responses to the West. Topical issues include women’s rights, democracy, and the rise of radical groups.
  
  • REL 351 - Religion in the Modern World

    (4)
    Focuses on key issues of religious life in the modern world. Examples of topics include the role of women in religious leadership, the relation of science and religion, religious fundamentalism, and religiously motivated acts of terrorism. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the social science or the global perspective knowledge exploration area, not both.
  
  • REL 353 - The Bible as Literature

    (4)
    Identical with ENG 305.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and junior standing.
  
  • REL 355 - Science and Religion

    (4)
    Examines the relationship between religion and modern science from an historical and contemporary perspective. Scientific descriptions of reality are compared and contrasted with contemporary expressions of religious belief. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
  
  • REL 359 - Philosophies and Religions of Asia

    (4)
    Identical with PHL 350.
  
  • REL 407 - Early Christianity

    (4)
    Exploration of historical, social, biblical literature tracing the rise of Christianity from a sect of Judaism to the dominant religion in the Roman empire during the 5th century CE, utilizing social science, ancient documents, hero stories, community documents, and church scholars.
  
  • REL 420 - The Jewish Experience in American Life

    (4)
    History of Jews as an American minority group, a dissenting non-Christian religious group, an immigrant and ethnic group, and a cultural group. Emphasis on themes of assimilation and conflict, as well as contributions to American society.
  
  • REL 421 - The Holocaust

    (4)
    Examines events and contributing factors culminating in the Holocaust. Specific topics include history of anti-Semitism in Europe, rise of Nazism in Germany, Nazi Jewish policies, Jewish life under Nazism, design and execution of the death camps, world response, and the meaning of the Holocaust.
  
  • REL 450 - Religious Community Project Internship

    (4)
    Field placement in an approved religious community project. Field notes, regular consultation with the program director, and an analytical paper of the experience are part of the requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): minor or concentration in religious studies and permission of program director.
  
  • REL 490 - Directed Readings in the Religious Studies

    (4)
    Individual study of topic(s) not covered in available courses. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): REL 100, REL 201 and permission of concentration coordinator.

SBC Scholar

  
  • SBC 199 - Achieve I

    (0)
    Introduction to functional areas in business, careers in business, Career Services, and the job search process. Students must register for SBC 199 their first term as a pre-business or undecided business major. Course is optional for economics BS or BA.
    Corequisite(s): SBC 299.
  
  • SBC 230 - SBA Sophomore Scholar I

    (0)
    Oakland University students who are pre-business majors are invited to be SBA Sophomore Scholars if they excelled in their pre-core curriculum including mathematics. This is the first of two courses in the SBA Sophomore Scholar program. Offered every fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): approval of a School of Business undergraduate adviser.
  
  • SBC 240 - SBA Sophomore Scholar 2

    (0)
    This is the second of two courses in the SBA Sophomore Scholar program. Offered every winter semester.
  
  • SBC 251 - General SIFE Member

    (0)
    Required of general SIFE members. Student commits to working one to five hours per week on a SIFE project during the semester. Permission of Director of SIFE to register.
  
  • SBC 299 - Achieve II

    (0)
    Focus on preparing students for the job search process. Students will develop materials and skills to support one-on-one job interviews.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or corequisite: SBC 199.
  
  • SBC 330 - SBA Junior Scholar 1

    (0)
    Juniors who have SBA major standing can apply to the SBA Junior Scholars. Student must meet GPA requirements. Student will take part in required meetings and be an ambassador for the SBA at specific SBA activities. This is the first of two courses in the SBA Junior Scholar program. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): approval of a School of Business undergraduate adviser and junior standing.
  
  • SBC 331 - SBA Junior Scholar 2

    (0)
    Juniors who have SBA major standing can apply to be SBA Junior Scholars if they meet the GPA requirements. As a Junior Scholar the student will take part in required meetings and be an ambassador for the SBA at specific SBA activities. This is the second of two courses in the SBA Junior Scholar program. Offered every winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): approval of a School of Business undergraduate adviser.
 

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