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English as a Second Language These courses cannot be used to satisfy any portion of the university requirement in writing proficiency. No more than 16 credits in courses numbered 050-099 may count toward graduation requirements. Course numbers beginning with 05 are elementary level courses; 06, intermediate level; and 07, advanced level. Courses beginning with 08 have a business focus, and those beginning with 09 are for graduate students. |
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ESL 085 - Cross-Cultural Communication in the Business Setting (2 OR 4)
For non-native speakers only. Focus on common business customs and practices in the United States. Students will participate in reading, listening and speaking tasks as they relate to the American business environment.
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ESL 087 - Topics in the Business Setting (2 OR 4)
For non-native speakers only. For students who either are working in American business or plan to do so. A variety of professional and business topics will be offered which will match the student’s current career or future career goals. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic.
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ESL 090 - English for Instructional Purposes (2 OR 4)
For non-native speakers only. Designed for international students who will be teaching assistants. Emphasis on improving presentation skills, particularly pronunciation, and on addressing issues relevant to student-teacher interaction.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate assistantship and ESL 080 with a grade of 2.5 or higher or placement.
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ESL 092 - Research Papers and Thesis Writing for Graduate Students (2 OR 4)
For non-native speakers only. Designed to aid graduate students with the tasks of writing substantive research papers or theses.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student standing and ESL 082 with a grade of 2.5 or higher or placement.
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ENT 201 - Prep for Entrepreneurship 1 (4)
This course introduces students to accounting, finance and economic issues most relevant to entrepreneurs. It is only required of non-business students. MIS 100 or CSE/CIT 120 recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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ENT 202 - Prep for Entrepreneurship 2 (4)
This course introduces students to Marketing, MIS, POM and Organizational issues most relevant to entrepreneurs. It is only required of non-business students. MIS 100 or CSE/CIT 120 are recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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ENT 301 - Developing New Venture Ideas (4)
Provides an overview of different types of entrepreneurial business models and endeavors, thereby helping students determine the entrepreneurial path that best suits their goals, interests and skills. The course also teaches general entrepreneurial success principles and how to avoid common mistakes.
Prerequisite(s): Non-business students: ENT 201, ENT 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Business students: (QMM 240 or QMM 250 or STA 225 or STA 226), (ECN 202 or ECN 200 or ECN 210), ACC 210, (MIS 100 or CSE 130), MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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ENT 305 - The Psychology of Creativity and Innovation (4)
Introduces writings from various disciplines that elucidate the nature and function of creativity and the conditions that stimulate it. Includes writing, design assignments and group projects. Discussions include non-traditional thinking, receptivity, risks, ethics, personal mastery and social responsiveness.
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ENT 440 - New Venture Creation (4)
Explores the process for creating new ventures, including ideation, evaluation of business opportunities, business planning, financial planning, financial analysis, and assembling business resources. Students will focus on integrating all aspects of a start-up while recognizing the external environment. Other concepts include competitive analysis, competitive positioning, market segmentation, and issues related to launching new ventures. ENT 301 and MKT 460 recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Non-business students: ENT 201, ENT 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Business students: (QMM 240 or QMM 250 or STA 225 or STA 226), (ECN 202 or ECN 200 or ECN 210), ACC 210, (MIS 100 or CSE 130) , FIN 322, MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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ENT 480 - Seminars in Entrepreneurship (4)
Study of selected topic or current issue relevant to the practice of entrepreneurship. Topics may include Social Entrepreneurship, Family Businesses, High Tech Entrepreneurial Ventures or any area not covered by a specific course. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. ENT 301 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Non-business students: ENT 201, ENT 202 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Business students: (QMM 240 or QMM 250 or STA 225 or STA 226), (ECN 202 or ECN 200 or ECN 210), ACC 210, (MIS 100 or CSE 130), FIN 322, MKT 302 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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EHS 100 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety (1)
Introduces students to various occupational environments through site visits and/or guest speakers and provides first hand experience of how health and safety professionals function in the workplace.
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EHS 115 - Environmental Health and Safety at Work (2)
A general introduction to Environmental Health Safety in the workplace including injury and illness prevention; hazard identification, assessment and control; emergency response; incident investigation; and safety and health program management. This course is recommended for business, engineering, prelaw, health professions, integrated studies, and occupational safety and health students.
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EHS 141 - Quantitative Methods for Environmental Health and Safety (4)
Application of frequently applied equations, statistical procedures, and analytical tools used for environmental health and safety assessments. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
Prerequisite(s): STA 225 (2.0).
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EHS 225 - Environmental Health and Safety Training Methods (3)
Provides in-depth study of training methods required to conceptualize, prepare, deliver, and evaluate training directed at the adult learner. Course includes hands-on experiences in conducting a training needs assessment, establishing learning objectives, developing curricula, pertinent to needs of participants using different types of media and developing training evaluation tools.
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EHS 235 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards (3)
Current regulations and standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor, with specific emphasis on Michigan safety and health standards.
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EHS 245 - Professional Practice and Leadership Development (3)
The Professional Development course is designed to improve the ability of students to describe their accomplishments and sell their ideas in situations like professional networking, company meetings, response to proposals for services, and interviews.
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EHS 330 - Environmental Health and Safety Administration and Programs (3)
Management aspects of health, safety and industrial environment. Administration techniques, governmental regulations, and programs for environmental health and safety management are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 225 (2.5) and EHS 235 (2.5)
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EHS 331 - Environmental Health and Safety Engineering and Technology (3)
Environmental Health and Safety principles and practices in the industrial and community environment. Engineering and technical information are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 (2.5) and EHS 330 (2.5)
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EHS 332 - Environmental Health and Safety Administration and Programs (3)
Management aspects of the industrial environment. Administration techniques, governmental regulations, and programs for health and safety management are discussed.
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EHS 333 - Fire Prevention and Protection (3)
Overview of the characteristic behavior of fire, and human behavior during fire events. Includes a review of important safety science such as heat transfer, prevention and control of fire and explosion hazards, fire emergency planning and management.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 (2.5) and EHS 331 (2.5) or instructor permission.
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EHS 334 - Applied Occupational Hygiene (3)
Basic concepts in the recognition, measurement and evaluation of chemical, physical (noise, radiation, extreme thermal conditions, etc.) and biological (blood borne pathogens, allergens, etc.) hazards in the industrial environment.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331 (2.5), CHM 201, PHY 101 or PHY 120. Grade 2.0.
Corequisite(s): EHS 336.
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EHS 335 - Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (3)
Principles and practices on the control aspects (engineering, administrative, and personal protection) of chemical, physical and biological hazards in the industrial environment.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201 (2.0); PHY 120 (2.0) or PHY 101 (2.0); and EHS 331 (2.5).
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EHS 336 - Applied Occupational Hygiene Laboratory (1)
Quantitative monitoring techniques for measuring and evaluating environmental stress in the industrial workplace.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331
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EHS 342 - Advanced Quantitative Methods for Environmental Health and Safety (4)
Provides in-depth application of equations, statistical procedures, and analytical tools for environmental health and safety assessments. Includes discussion of tools for occupational safety and health assessments. Includes discussion of appropriate methods for analyzing deterministic and probabilistic data sets generated from studies in epidemiology, exposure assessment, vapor and particulate transport, and sound-level measurements.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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EHS 351 - Noise Control and Measurement (2)
Study of the impact of noise on the human body and techniques for measuring noise levels. Design of noise controls. Includes discussion of pertinent federal and state regulations concerning noise exposures in workplaces.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 335 and EHS 336
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EHS 423 - Radiation Safety (3)
Safety aspects of occupational hazards associated with the use of ionizing radiation in industry. Methods for the identification, evaluation and control of potential worker overexposure conditions will be reviewed. Biological effects of acute and chronic worker exposure will also be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 335 (2.0) and EHS 336 (2.0)
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EHS 434 - Ventilation and Emerging Technologies (4)
Provides in-depth study and practice of the design and evaluation of ventilation systems used in manufacturing, laboratories, and service/processing environments for removal of harmful airborne vapors and particulate matter.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 335, EHS 336 and EHS 342
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EHS 435 - Radiation Exposure Control (2)
Overview of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources, their potential health effects, and their control. Course will also include discussion of electromagnetic fields and radio frequencies in regards to effects on human health.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 335 (2.0) and EHS 336 (2.0) and (EHS 342 (2.0)
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EHS 441 - Accident/Incident Investigation and Analysis (3)
A review of methodologies for accident and incident investigation and analysis. Topics include data collection, investigative methodologies, interviewing techniques, techniques of data analysis, reporting formats, systems safety, and developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 (2.5) and EHS 331 (2.5) or instructor permission.
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EHS 442 - Construction Safety (3)
Construction safety practices and principles with an overview of program development, legislative issues and special concerns of the construction industry with respect to worker safety.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331 (2.5)
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EHS 443 - Robotic and Automation System Safety Analysis (3)
Information and issues related to worker safety in industrial environments where robots are used. The state-of-the-art of advanced automation will be surveyed, with emphasis on system safety and injury prevention features required to assure an adequate worker/robot interface.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 (2.5) and EHS 331 (2.5) or instructor permission.
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EHS 444 - Environmental Standards (3)
Examines air, water, hazardous waste, pesticide and chemical regulatory standards. Topics will be analyzed in terms of standard development, enforcement at state and federal levels, and the validity of the standard’s ability to protect health and the environment.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 333 (2.5).
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EHS 445 - Introduction to Ergonomics (3)
Ergonomics and related change management concepts; anthropometry, biomechanics, metabolic energy expenditure, capabilities and limitations of workers; design and analysis of the workplace, hand tools, controls and products; application of the NIOSH lifting guidelines and other standards. Cross-listed with WHP 420.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331 (2.5) and BIO 104 or (WHP 400 and WHP 403) or (BIO 205 and BIO 207) or BIO 111.
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EHS 446 - Industrial and Environmental Toxicology (3)
Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of toxicology, with special attention given to the industrial environment. Evaluation of the toxic effects of substances and toxic responses to various substances. Principles of toxicology applied to biological systems: exposure, bio-transformations and mechanisms of toxicity, dose-response relationships and factors influencing toxicity. Identical with ENV 446. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive:completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331(2.5) and CHM 201 or CHM 234.
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EHS 450 - Medical Geology (Geo-Medicine) (4)
Introduces students to the emerging concepts of Medical Geology that examines links between geological materials and processes, (elemental abundance interactions and public health) and the incidence of spatial distributions of human diseases in a population.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 141 (2.5) and EHS 446 (2.5), or can be taken per instructor’s permission.
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EHS 480 - Special Topics in Environmental Health and Safety (2 TO 4)
Instructor initiated research and investigation into current topics of special interest in the career field of Environmental Health and Safety.
Prerequisite(s): Program director’s permission.
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EHS 490 - Directed Study and Research in Environmental Health and Safety (1 TO 4)
Student initiated and problem-oriented independent research and study focusing on Environmental Health and Safety issues. May be repeated for additional credit. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite(s): Program director’s permission.
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EHS 498 - Environmental Health and Safety Research (3)
The course gives students the opportunity for firsthand, supervised research. “Research” in this course will be defined as mentored, but self-directed, activity that allows individual students or a group of students to investigate issues of interest and with proper communication of the results through written and oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 331(2.5) or per adviser’s permission (individual project may require specific prerequisites that the research adviser should identify and recommend before the approval to enroll in this class).
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EHS 499 - Environmental Health and Safety Capstone Course Internship (4)
An experiential learning capstone in Env. Health and Safety in close collaboration with professional health and safety practitioners to expose the intern to health and safety problem identification, evaluation, and control and to health and safety program planning and evaluation. May only be taken by students with major standing and minimum 2.5 GPA in all EHS courses. Graded S/U. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): Program director permission.
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ENV 308 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
Survey of a broad range of environmental issues from a scientific viewpoint. Basic ecological and thermodynamic principles with applications to air, water and land pollution; human demography and food supplies; alternative futures. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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ENV 309 - Principles of Geology (3)
Basic concepts of geology including rocks and minerals; weathering processes and products; hydrogeology and surface hydrology; erosion, sedimentation, and transport; oil, gas, ore, and mineral formation, exploration, and exploitation; and environmental issues.
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ENV 310 - Economics of the Environment (3)
Identical with ECN 310.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 150 or 201 or 210.
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ENV 312 - Energy and the Environment (4)
Basic facts of energy: sources, forms, the roles it plays, and its ultimate fate. Includes study of laws limiting energy utilization, energy flow patterns, effects of energy use on the environment and analyses of current energy-related problems.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing; mathematics proficiency at the MTH 061 level.
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ENV 322 - The Food Quest (4)
Identical with AN 322.
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ENV 350 - Selected Topics (1 TO 4)
Technical studies in special areas; topics vary with semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing and permission of instructor.
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ENV 352 - Geographic Information System Analysis for Sustainability (4)
Identical with PS 352.
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ENV 354 - Global Environmental Governance (4)
Identical with PS 354. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the social science knowledge explanation area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing area: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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ENV 355 - Public and Environmental Health (3)
Emphasizing a public health perspective, this course surveys human health issues along with control strategies to reduce risk. Topics include: epidemiology, disease vectors, drinking water, occupational health, food protection, solid and hazardous wastes.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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ENV 364 - Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (3)
Review of standard operating procedures when dealing with responses to hazardous materials incidents. Planning procedures, policies and application of procedures for incident levels, personal protective equipment, decontamination, safety, communications and governmental reporting are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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ENV 368 - Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials Regulations (3)
An introduction to the regulations governing the manufacture, use, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous materials. Related management issues of liability, compliance, ethics, assessment, remediation and clean-ups will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing; ENV 386 recommended.
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ENV 370 - Principles of Soil Science (4)
Soil science, weathering processes, weathering products, soil mineralogy, nutrients and trace elements, soil use and management. Field and lab work accompany lecture.
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ENV 373 - Water Resources (3)
Analysis of natural water systems, introductory hydrology, the chemistry of eutrophication, and wastewater systems. Emphasis is on applications, including water pollution abatement and management strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 145 and 148 (or CHM 158) and sophomore standing.
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ENV 375 - Introduction to Apiculture and Sustainability (4)
Beekeeping, bee biology, and bee biochemistry, general hive maintenance, and the use of apiculture in sustainable agricultural practices. Field work accompanies lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 113 with a grade of 2.0 or greater.
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ENV 386 - Principles of Occupational Health (3)
Recognition, evaluation and control of chemical and physical stresses in the workplace that may adversely affect human health.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing; BIO 113, CHM 234, Physics is desirable.
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ENV 387 - Industrial Hygiene Field Survey (3)
Selected subjects of current interest in occupational and environmental health and review of occupational health programs at local industrial companies through site visits.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 386 recommended.
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ENV 388 - Occupational Health Control Methods (3)
Theory and practice in the control of occupational health hazards, including personal protective equipment, noise, radiation, ventilation and engineering design.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 386 recommended.
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ENV 389 - African Environmental History (4)
Identical with HST 389. Prerequisite(s) WRT 160.
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ENV 390 - Directed Studies (1 TO 6)
Studies in special areas, often individually arranged. May be repeated for credit. Preparation of study plan and instructor’s approval are required before registration. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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ENV 410 - Human Adaptation (4)
Identical with AN 410.
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ENV 446 - Industrial and Environmental Toxicology (3)
Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of toxicology with special attention given to the industrial environment. Evaluation of the toxic effects of substances and toxic responses to various substances. Principles of toxicology applied to biological systems: exposure, biotransformations, mechanisms of toxicity, dose-response relationships and factors influencing toxicity. Identical with EHS 446. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite(s) for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 234 or permission of instructor.
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ENV 452 - Environmental Management Systems (3)
Problems of air and water pollution, solid waste management, hazardous material handling, life cycle analyses and pollution control examined from several viewpoints. Solutions to pollution problems, control technologies, practical aspects and compliance with regulations.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing, CHM 145 and CHM 148 (or CHM 158).
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ENV 461 - Environmental Law and Policies (3)
Legislative and legal perspectives on environmental and occupational health issues. Special emphasis on current laws and regulations, as well as their impact on the groups regulated.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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ENV 470 - Environmental Science Internship (3)
Supervised practical experiences in an environmental health setting. Weekly journal and a written paper required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Permission of instructor.
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ENV 474 - Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Methods (3)
Sampling and analysis of occupational health hazards and evaluation of the effectiveness of industrial hygiene control methods in laboratory and field locations.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 386 recommended.
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ENV 480 - Biogeochemical Cycling (3)
Nutrient cycle, environmental contamination, remediation, sustainable agriculture, land use and management.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 158, ENV 308.
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ENV 485 - Environmental Fate and Transport (3)
Distribution and transformation of chemical pollutants in air, water and soil. Topics include chemical equilibrium and mass transport processes, biotic and abiotic transformations, hydrology, and physiochemical properties of chemical pollutants that affect transport, accumulation and degradation.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 234.
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ENV 486 - Toxic Substance Control (3)
Quantification and management of toxic substances, including production, use, distribution, exposure and control. Risk assessment and regulatory strategies will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111, 113; CHM 234.
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ENV 487 - Natural Resource Management (3)
Oil, gas and metallic ore exploration and exploitation. Contamination issues and remediation strategies. Special emphasis on real data analysis. Students will produce and present a comprehensive management plan production based on these data.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 309.
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EXS 101 - Exs(Jogging) Hlth Enhance (2)
Jogging
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EXS 102 - Exs(Swimming) Hlth Enhance (2)
Swimming
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EXS 103 - Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2)
Examination of lifestyle factors related to disease prevention and improved quality of life. Combines regular strength training exercise and health enhancement lectures. Offered all semesters.
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EXS 104 - Exs(Aerobics) Hlth Enhance (2)
Aerobics
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EXS 105 - Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2)
Examination of lifestyle factors related to disease prevention and improved quality of life. Combines exposure to walking-jogging exercise, aerobics exercise, standard cardiovascular training equipment, swimming exercise and health enhancement lectures. Offered all semesters.
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EXS 106 - Exercise (Judo) and Health Enhancement (2)
Impact of judo exercise on fitness, weight management, and general wellness. Emphasis on how the body, particularly cardiovascular systems and muscles, responds to judo training, and learning simple biomechanics of the sport. Recommended for students wishing to learn judo and understand exercise science principles in a practical, real life setting.
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EXS 202 - Introduction to Exercise Science (2)
Introduction to the basic concepts from different areas of exercise science (e.g. motor learning, exercise physiology, biomechanics). Offered summer semester.
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EXS 203 - Group Exercise Instruction I (2)
Theory and practice of safe and effective exercise instruction for individual and group resistance training programs. Excellent preparation for personal training. Focus on program design, practical skills of exercise instruction, progression, effective communication, facilities and equipment, legal issues, and risk management. Summer semester
Prerequisite(s): EXS 103 or instructor permission.
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EXS 204 - Weight Control, Nutrition and Exercise (4)
Exploration of the role of exercise and optimal nutrition in weight control/loss. Emphasis on effective eating, energy balance, physiology of weight loss, behavior modification and health risks of obesity. Includes practical laboratory experiences. Recommended for students wishing to develop successful weight loss/control skills and improved nutritional habits. Fall, winter and summer semesters.
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EXS 205 - Group Exercise Instruction II (2)
Theory and practice of safe and effective exercise instruction for group aerobic exercise training programs. Focus on training class styles and formats, practical skills of exercise instruction, progression, cueing, pattern building, choreography, and learning styles including visual, kinesthetic and auditory. Land-and water-based programs. Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 105, EXS 203 or instructor permission.
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EXS 207 - Safety and First Aid in Exercise Settings (2)
Learn how to recognize emergencies, make first aid decisions, and provide immediate, temporary care of accident or sudden illness victims. Healthy living in injury/illness prevention. Use of an Automatic External Defibrillator Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) Certification and First Aid Certification upon successful completion.
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EXS 215 - Stress Management (2)
Students will learn concepts and skills to enable them to manage stress effectively. This course is experiential and interactive. The course presents materials on exercise, time management, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, and other stress management techniques. Offered every semester, some semesters on line.
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EXS 304 - Exercise Physiology (3)
Effects of exercise and physical training on the physiological systems of the body, with emphasis on cardio-respiratory systems. Includes muscle contraction mechanisms, circulatory and respiratory adjustment during exercise, and nutrition for physical activity. Cross-listed with AHS 304.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207.
Corequisite(s): EXS 306.
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EXS 306 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiences are provided for insight into the dynamics of human movement from research and clinical perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207
Corequisite(s): EXS 304
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EXS 350 - Human Motion Analysis (4)
The anatomical kinesiology and the mechanical bases of human movement in daily life, exercise rehabilitation, sport, and work settings are analyzed. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 205
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EXS 401 - Practicum in Exercise Science (5)
Supervised exercise science experience in a program-approved setting with application of HS/EXS and general education knowledge. Students demonstrate exercise science competencies, keep a daily journal, write a critical analysis of the experience, and successfully pass site supervisor evaluation. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. All semesters.
Prerequisite(s): HS 201, EXS 304, EXS 350, completion of general education knowledge foundation courses, and EXS program director permission.
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EXS 403 - Human Performance Enhancement (2)
Advanced topics and trends in modern strength and conditioning program design and implementation. Topics include muscle physiology, neuromuscular physiology, performance, profiles, periodization, and the theory behind developing adequate strength, mass, flexibility, power, and stability programs. Credit will not be awarded for both EXS 403 and EXS 503.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 103 or instructor permission.
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EXS 405 - Health and Disease (2)
Examination of the health and medical record with a focus on the history, physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies. The pathogenesis of representative diseases that are lifestyle related are emphasized. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 405 and EXS 505. Offered summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and BIO 207, or instructor permission. BIO 205 recommended.
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EXS 406 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators (4)
Development and stage theories of cognition and learning behavior, examined through research accounts of physical and mental variability, cultural background, social circumstances, lived experience, learning style and mode of cultural interactivity. Admission to major. Required field experience. Crosslisted with (FE 506).
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EXS 411 - Clinical Biomechanics (2)
The pathomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system. Topics include properties of human tissue, mechanisms of injury, pathokinesiology, and principles of musculoskeletal exercise prescription. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 411 and EXS 511.
Pre/Corequisite(s): EXS 350
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EXS 415 - Exercise Endocrinology (2)
A cellular and systems physiology approach to human hormone function during exercise. Interaction of neuro-endocrine responses during exercise and body fluid regulation, hemostasis, the immune system, regulation of fuel use, biological rhythms, reproductive cycles, analgesia, and tissue repair. Hormones as ergogenic aids.
Student must meet the prerequisites: BIO 207 and EXS 304 or have permission of instructor.
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EXS 416 - Physical Activity Epidemiology (2)
Explores the evolution of epidemiology and its impact on physical activity choices and guidelines. Topics will include the role of physical activity in the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of chronic disease, mental health problems, and disability from an epidemiologic perspective. Offered Summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): STA 225 or PSY 251
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EXS 421 - Basic Athletic Training (2)
Course directed to competitive sports and the recognition and immediate care of athletic injuries. Evaluation and treatment procedures and techniques are presented and practiced. Identical with PT 421. Cross list with EXS 521.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 205, BIO 207, EXS 350
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EXS 426 - Exercise Electrocardiography (2)
Theoretical and applied concepts of resting and exercise electrocardiography (ECG), the normal ECG, and factors contributing to abnormal ECG. Students experience exercise test applications of the ECG and learn to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias. Cross list with EXS 550. Offered summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 304
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EXS 432 - Prevention of Injury and Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity (2)
An examination of unintentional traumatic, non-fatal injuries; plus fatal catastrophic injuries in the athletic population; including epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, prevention, pathophysiology, recognition, assessment, intervention, recovery and return to play factors. Equivalent to WHP 432.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 160 and HS 201; WHP 310 preferred; or instructor permission.
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EXS 436 - Environment and Human Performance (2)
Human adaptation to major factors that can significantly influence human movement in diverse micro- and macro-environments, including temperature, altitude, precipitation, light, noise and socio-cultural factors. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 436 and EXS 536.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 304.
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EXS 441 - Obesity and Physical Activity (2)
Obesity is a complex disease with myriad contributing factors. This course addresses the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity, with particular emphasis on the role of physical activity. Metabolism, energy balance, and social, psychological, mechanical, and behavioral issues are discussed.
Pre/Corequisite(s): EXS 304
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EXS 445 - Physical Activity and Aging (2)
The effects of aging on physical work capacity, body composition, and cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function. The principles for prescribing and conducting physical conditioning programs to retard the aging process are included. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 445 and EXS 545. Offered summer term.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 304 and EXS 350.
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EXS 450 - Children and Exercise (2)
Physical activity and the growth, maturation, motor development, and motor learning of children from birth through adolescence. Skill and performance enhancement, exercise program design, biomechanics, and injury and disease prevention are discussed. Cross list with EXS 526. Offered summer term in odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 304 and EXS 350
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EXS 460 - Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2)
A biopsychosocial approach to exercise and other healthy lifestyle choices. Focus is on the dimensions of wellness, factors influencing lifestyle choices, the theory and practice of behavior change, and health promotion concepts. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 460 and EXS 560.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100, EXS 204; or EXS 304 or HS 201.
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EXS 465 - Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs (2)
Concepts underlying corporate and worksite health promotion programs, including: health and exercise program planning, facility planning and design, program management, staffing, equipment selection, safety and legal issues, and marketing. Credit will not be granted for both EXS 465 and EXS 565. Offered summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 304 or instructor permission.
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EXS 470 - Introduction to Personal Training (2)
An introduction to the concepts used in personal training. Covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for a national certification exam in personal training. Topics include exercise testing, prescription, and leading, progression, individualization, goal-setting, logistics, client motivation, safety health promoting behaviors and effective communication. Offered summer semester.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 103, 304, 306, 350.
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