Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 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.

Course Renumbering Project

Effective the Fall 2017 semester, all undergraduate and graduate courses at Oakland University were renumbered from 3 digits to 4 digits.

Most subject codes will remain the same, but the new four-digit course numbers may in some cases be similar to the previous three-digit course numbers and in other cases be different because academic departments have resequenced their course numbers.

Follow this link to the conversion list.

This searchable PDF is a guide to see how the course numbers have changed. Each row represents a course, and the columns represent: the subject code, the previous three-digit course number,and the new four-digit course number for that course, beginning in Fall 2017.

To search this PDF for a specific course using the old number, you can just hit “Control” (or “Command” if on Mac) and “F,” then type in a specific course (e.g. “WRT 160”) to find the new course number .

The following subject codes have changed:

  • Studio Art (SA) changed to (ART)
  • Some English (ENG) courses changed to Creative Writing (CW)
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Computer and Information Technology (CIT) changed to Computer Science and Informatics (CSI)
  • Music Theory and Composition (MUT) changed to either Applied Music (MUA) or Musicology and Music Education (MUS)
  • (MLS) changed to (CDS)
  • Some (JRN) courses changed to (PR)

For more information, please contact your academic adviser. Graduate students, please contact your academic department for advising.

NOTE: If you enrolled or transferred after fall 2014 please be sure to search the 2017-18 catalog courses and review the 3 to 4 digit conversions list.

 

German Language

  
  • GRM 2150 - Second Year German II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of GRM 1140  and GRM 1150  with the addition of cultural and literary readings. GRM 2140  must be taken first. GRM 2140  or GRM 2150 satisfy the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge application integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college German or equivalent.
  
  • GRM 2920 - Directed Readings in German

    (2 OR 4)
    A reading course for non-majors interested in research in a particular area. Approximately 50 hours of reading per credit; one conference weekly with the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 2150  
  
  • GRM 3000 - Germany Exchange: Oldenburg I

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the University of Oldenburg in Germany and includes German Language study and additional appropriate course work with German as the language of instruction.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • GRM 3010 - Intermediate German

    (4)
    Intermediate German
  
  • GRM 3140 - Adv GRM Grammar/Texts/Contexts

    (4)
    Review and refinement of German grammatical and literary skills with an emphasis on the development of cultural understandings. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 2150  or equivalent.
  
  • GRM 3160 - German Conversation

    (2)
    Provides a transition between the carefully structured activities of other intermediate courses and free manipulation of the spoken language. Must be taken concurrently with GRM 3180 . Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3140  or equivalent.
  
  • GRM 3180 - German Composition

    (2)
    Practice in written composition. Techniques of textual analysis and exposition are introduced. Must be taken concurrently with GRM 3160 . Offered winter semester. 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): GRM 3140  or equivalent.
  
  • GRM 3400 - German Culture I

    (4)
    German culture of the twentieth century, with emphasis on the period since World War II and particularly the present. Conducted in German. Offered fall semester in alternate years.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3140  or equivalent
  
  • GRM 3550 - Translation: German

    (4)
    Translation from German to English of a range of materials from commercial and technical to literary, with an emphasis on idiomatic English. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3160  and GRM 3180 
  
  • GRM 3710 - Introduction to the Study of German Literature

    (4)
    Introduction to literary genres and critical approaches, using selected works of German literature. Conducted in German.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 2150 
  
  • GRM 3810 - Great Works in German Literature

    (4)
    An historical survey. Conducted in German.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 2150 
  
  • GRM 3920 - Directed Readings in German

    (2 OR 4)
    Directed individual readings in German. May be repeated.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • GRM 3930 - Field Experience in Teaching German in Elementary and Middle Schools

    (2 OR 4)
    Provides supervised experience in teaching German in elementary and middle schools. Graded S/U. May be repeated for credit once. Does not carry credit toward departmental major.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3140  or equivalent.
  
  • GRM 4000 - Germany Exchange: Oldenburg II

    (4 TO 18)
    Course work is taken at the University of Oldenburg in Germany and includes German language study and additional appropriate course work with German as the language of instruction.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of program coordinator.
  
  • GRM 4080 - Advanced German Conversation

    (4)
    Practice in speaking at the advanced level. Format may include oral presentations and readings.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3160  or permission of instructor
  
  • GRM 4130 - German Literature from the Middle Ages through the Seventeenth Century

    (4)
    A study of works in all genres by leading authors of the period including Walter von der Vogelweide, Wolfram von Eschenbach, Gottfried von Strassburg and Grimmelshausen. Conducted in German. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3710  and GRM 3810 
  
  • GRM 4180 - German Literature - Eighteenth Century

    (4)
    A study of representative works of Lessing, Goethe and Schiller, which exemplify the intellectual and artistic currents of this period. Conducted in German. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3710  and GRM 3810 
  
  • GRM 4190 - German Literature - Nineteenth Century

    (4)
    A study of works in all genres by leading authors of the period with emphasis on the lyric poetry of Romanticism, the dramas of Kleist, Grillparzer and Hebbel, and the novella of Poetic Realism. Conducted in German. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3710  and GRM 3810 
  
  • GRM 4200 - German Literature - Twentieth Century

    (4)
    A study of works and movements in various genres from Naturalism to the present by authors such as Schnitzler, Toller, Brecht, Mann, Boll, Wolf, Celan and Kirsch. Conducted in German. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3710  and GRM 3810 
  
  • GRM 4400 - German Culture II

    (4)
    Culture in history before 1900. The course covers the principal characteristics of culture and civilization generally regarded as important by German-speaking people themselves. Conducted in German. Offered winter semester in alternate years.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3400  or reading ability at the fourth-year level.
  
  • GRM 4550 - Translation into German

    (4)
    Translation from English into German of a wide variety of materials ranging from commercial and technical to literary. Individual students may emphasize areas of interest. Offered winter semester in alternate years.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3180  and GRM 3550 
  
  • GRM 4570 - Business German

    (4)
    Introduction to the essential vocabulary and style specific to German business as well as to the basic workings of the German economy. All language skills receive equal emphasis.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3160  and GRM 3180 
  
  • GRM 4800 - Independent Translation Project

    (4 TO 8)
    Directed annotated translation from German into English of a major work in the student’s field. May not be counted toward the major.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3550  and GRM 4550  and permission of department.
  
  • GRM 4970 - Undergraduate Seminar

    (2 OR 4)
    Study of individual authors, selected themes or critical problems. Conducted in German. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): GRM 3710  and GRM 3810 
  
  • GRM 4995 - Independent Reading and Research

    (2 TO 8)
    Directed individual research and reading for advanced German majors. May be repeated.
    Prerequisite(s): two 4000 level German literature courses and permission of department.

Graphic Design

  
  • DES 1130 - Foundations of Graphic Design

    (4)
    Exploration of the professional practice of graphic design as an applied art form. Emphasis will be placed on image, text, and grid system structures. Students will be introduced to graphic design history and theory.
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1002  and ART 1004  
  
  • DES 2230 - Graphic Design I

    (4)
    Conceptual and technical approaches to graphic design. Print-specific assignments will address concept through basic applied practices of print/digital production.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 1130  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3330 - Graphic Design II

    (4)
    Branding and identity class. Through independent and group case studies and design projects, students will explore solutions for developing effective and meaningful identity systems.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 2230  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3340 - Web Design I

    (4)
    Aesthetics, methodologies, and tools of web design. Students will learn to balance technical skills with artistic skills to create web pages that are conceptually interesting, easily navigable, visually pleasing, and functional.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 1130  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3345 - Web Design II

    (4)
    Advanced web page design techniques including scripting and site design issues such as scalability, maintenance, and integration of web technologies into business and organizational context.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 3340  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3350 - Typography

    (4)
    Exploration of typography as used in applied and fine art forms through traditional hands-on and digital design assignments. Emphasis placed on type as form.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 1130  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3360 - Motion Graphics

    (4)
    Exploration of conceptual and technical approaches to motion graphics. Emphasis will be placed on text, object, and the interaction between the two over time.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 3350  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3370 - Digital Illustration in Graphic Design

    (4)
    Study of illustration concepts and techniques through lectures and studio assignments. May include both traditional mediums and digital illustration assignments.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 2230  
  
  • DES 3380 - Community Design

    (4)
    Creation of quality design concepts for non-profit organizations. Students will work in teams to pitch ideas, develop designs and follow design concepts through to production as if part of an operational graphic design studio.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 2230  and DES 3350 , each with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3390 - Package Design

    (4)
    In-depth look at the design, production, evaluation, and analysis of various types of packaging. Creative solutions for package design, three-dimensional mock-ups and models, material restrictions and limitations.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 3330  with a grade of (B-) or higher.
  
  • DES 3900 - Special Topics in Graphic Design

    (4)
    Current issues and contemporary approaches in the areas of graphic design for which no regular course offerings exist. Topic, Instructor and prerequisite will be announced before each offering. May be repeated for 4 additional credits under different subtitle.
  
  • DES 3950 - Internship in Design

    (4)
    Field experience for design majors under faculty supervision. An academic project that incorporates student performance in an occupational setting.
    Prerequisite(s): junior/senior standing; 16 credits in graphic design, of which at least 8 must be at the 3000-4000 level; permission of instructor.
  
  • DES 4430 - Graphic Design III

    (4)
    Process of creating professional-level design work, from written concept brief through finished design package.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 3340  and DES 3330  
  
  • DES 4999 - Senior Thesis in Graphic Design

    (4)
    Directed individual study requiring development of a coherent package of advanced graphic design work, culminating in a thesis exhibition and thesis paper. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): DES 3360  and DES 4430  and permission of instructor.

Health Science

  
  • HS 1000 - Careers in Health

    (1)
    An introduction to programs and career opportunities offered through the School of Health Sciences. This is an important required course for students interested in all programs within the School. We will address curriculum planning, career options associated with the various programs, internships and capstone experiences.
  
  • HS 2000 - Health in Personal and Occupational Environments

    (4)
    Current information about the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on health. The impact of exercise, weight control, substance abuse, nutrition and stress management on person’s ability to cope with environmental stresses will be analyzed.  Satisfies the general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HS 2150 - Stress Management

    (3)
    In this experiential and interactive course, students will learn and apply evidence-based concepts and skills to prevent and manage stress effectively. This course presents materials on personality, exercise, time management, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, communication, and other stress management techniques.
  
  • HS 2250 - Research Methods in Health Science

    (4)
    This course is an undergraduate introduction to the research process, such as design, function and interpretation of research in the social sciences. Provides necessary preparation to evaluate the empirically based content in the health sciences.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000  (C)
  
  • HS 2500 - Human Nutrition and Health

    (4)
    Chemical, biological, social and psychological elements of human nutrition. Constituents of food and their functions in human health and disease.
  
  • HS 3000 - Community and Public Health

    (4)
    Biological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, economic, philosophical, political, ethical, environmental, community and public health organization factors, as determinants of health are discussed relative to the distribution, cause, prevention, and treatment of disease. Topics include epidemiological health indicators, goals, systems of health care delivery, disparities, diversity/stereotyping, gender, age and disability issues. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area and in U.S. Diversity.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000  or instructor permission.
  
  • HS 3110 - Contemporary Topics in Nutrition

    (2)
    Explores the changing frontier of nutritional sciences and provides the basis for understanding and evaluation of new nutritional information with an emphasis on encouraging individuals to make healthy food/lifestyle choices.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3120 - Community Nutrition

    (4)
    Explores nutrition issues specific to various populations within the community and incorporates an entrepreneurial approach to improving the public’s nutritional and health status. Introduces community nutrition planning, policies, and resources along with techniques for interviewing and counseling clients.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3130 - Nutrition and Culture

    (4)
    Critically evaluate the impact and influences of evolution, geography, environment, social structure and religion on food practices and the human diet. Identify factors that influence current food practices and the influence of culture in what, how, when and why we eat.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3200 - Nutrition and Physical Activity

    (2)
    Course explores the specific roles of energy and nutrients in physical performance. Topics include ergogenic aids, nutritional management, weight change, unique dietary concerns for females, endurance, vegetarian athletes, hydration. Carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism during exercise will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3210 - Herbs Supplements Nutrition

    (2)
    Students will evaluate the scientific validity of dietary supplements and herbs. Focus will be placed on safety, dosage, and bioavailability of individual supplements and their uses for various conditions. Additional topics include governmental regulation of dietary supplements, legal and ethical issues.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3220 - Eating Disorders

    (2)
    Introduction to eating disorders, correlated issues, and treatment. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder to be examined. Topics include development risk factors, health consequences, prevention and intervention strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3230 - Foodborne Illnesses

    (2)
    Introduction to foodborne illnesses and food safety. Overview of concepts of the public health response to foodborne illness, including surveillance, outbreak investigation, discussion of most common agents, and safe practices. USDA Food laws and regulations analyzed.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3240 - Introduction to Food Science

    (3)
    Introductory exploration of foods and food science, including the principles and procedure of food selection and preparation.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
    Corequisite(s): HS 3245  
  
  • HS 3245 - Introduction to Food Science Lab

    (1)
    Introductory exploration of foods and food science, including the principles and procedure of food selection and preparation.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500  
    Corequisite(s): HS 3240 
  
  • HS 3260 - Food Politics

    (2)
    This course explores how food politics influence the food supply, food processing, and individual dietary decisions. Topics will be explored from both an historical perspective as well as a contemporary perspective to keep up with ever-changing food and nutrition rules and regulations.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 3350 - Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences

    (4)
    This course serves as an introduction to the core concepts, principles, and applications of environmental health sciences. Students will learn the sources of and ways to control the important physical, chemical, biological, and sociological factors that impact human health in various environments.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000  
    Pre/Corequisite(s): HS 3000 
  
  • HS 3400 - Contemporary Topics in Health

    (2)
    An evidence-based approach for understanding contemporary issues in health from an interdisciplinary perspective integrating biological, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and ethical perspectives.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000 , WRT 1060 
  
  • HS 3430 - Sociology of Health and Medicine

    (4)
    The sociological study of medicine and the uses of sociology in medicine, definitions of health and illness, disease and death, health care occupations, medical malpractice, the organization of health services and trends in health and medicine. Identical to SOC 3430 .
  
  • HS 3440 - Introduction to Community Engagement

    (4)
    This course will explore fundamental questions about what is the nature of service, what leads to the formation of true community, what constitutes a healthy social system, and what is the relationship between community wellbeing and a myriad of social structures. This course provides an overview of theory and practice emphasizing critical analysis of policies, services and trends. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to explore service, community, and health by combining a community service experience with your academic study.
  
  • HS 3450 - Leadership and Healthcare

    (4)
    The course will exam leadership theory and research, and will emphasize the development of leadership and interpersonal skills necessary in the field of healthcare though case study analysis, self-assessment, and reflective thinking methods.
  
  • HS 3460 - Community Engaged Research Experience

    (4)
    This service-learning based class provides students with knowledge and hands-on experience with applied research methodologies in community settings. Students will explore theory and application of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies within diverse populations.
  
  • HS 4010 - Pharmacology

    (2)
    An introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including the principles of drug therapy and the actions of the basic classes of drugs. Cross-list with HS 5010.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 2600  or BIO 3620 
  
  • HS 4100 - Nutrition and Lifecycles

    (4)
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of the contribution of nutrition to health and well-being throughout the life cycle, and to create a foundation for health promotion and disease prevention during each of life stages.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2500 
  
  • HS 4150 - Nutrient Metabolism

    (4)
    Course addresses the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Associations with dietary requirements and disease processes, nutrient interactions, nutrient stability and bioavailability, and food sources will be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 4100 , CHM 1450 , and BIO 2600 , BIO 3620 , CDS 4250  or BIO 3232 
  
  • HS 4410 - Integrative Holistic Medicine Principles and Practice

    (4)
    Evidence-based complementary and alternative modalities will be explored and used to formulate new, holistic approaches for promoting health and treating diseases. Discussions will be related to students’ life experiences and other disciplines. Topics include: stress management, psychoneuroimmunology, biofeedback, nutrition, herbology and oriental medicine.
  
  • HS 4420 - Mind-Body Medicine

    (2)
    Examines the role of stress, emotions and other psychological states that bring about physiological changes affecting health and disease. Topics include psychoneuroimmunology, stress management, guided imagery, the relaxation response, exercise, nutrition, laughter and humor, and the role of personality. Applications include patient motivation, empowerment and variability in response to treatment.
  
  • HS 4430 - Modalities for Healing

    (4)
    Healing differentiated from curative approaches, and an introduction to frequently used complementary and alternative therapies including massage, hypnosis, herbology, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy and homeopathy. Critical examination of the techniques used, possible mechanisms, evidence for safety and efficacy, and professional training/credentialing.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 4410  or HS 4420  with a minimum grade of D.
  
  • HS 4440 - Healing Traditions

    (4)
    This course examines and compares Eastern and Western healing traditions. Origin, evolution, applications, and degree of acceptance of these healing traditions is examined with regard to individual beliefs, and in relation to cultural, historical, political, and economic aspects of competing health systems.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 4410  or HS 4420  with a minimum grade of D
  
  • HS 4450 - Laughter as Therapeutic Modality

    (4)
    Exploration of the health benefits of laughter therapy including mediatory effects on immune system functioning, pain reduction, and utility in stress management. Students will investigate the extant research relating to humor as a healing modality, while having opportunities to add to that knowledge through a laboratory component. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge application integration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both.
    Prerequisite(s): completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Completion of the university general education requirement in either the natural science and technology or the social science knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HS 4460 - Mindfulness

    (4)
    An overview of the practice of mindfulness (formal and informal), the mind-body connection, and utilizing mindfulness in stress reduction, transforming fear, and interpersonal relationships.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060   (minimum grade of C), HS 2000 
  
  • HS 4500 - Law, Values and Health Care

    (4)
    Examination of legal concepts, problems, institutions that shape/control professional responsibility, problems associated with maintaining and terminating life, licensure and related questions in organization and delivery of health services. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies university general education requirement for writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  and senior standing.
  
  • HS 4550 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (4)
    The course will cover underlying epistemology, study design principles, data collection methods, and data analysis strategies of qualitative research. Students will read, critique, and discuss examples of published qualitative research and then collect and analyze qualitative data to answer a research question of their choice. Instructor permission required. Cross list with PH 5550.
  
  • HS 4650 - Social Determinants of Health

    (4)
    This course will examine the structural and social factors that impact health, the connection between these factors and health inequities, and promising interventions to address these social determinants of health. Instructor permission required. Cross list with PH 5650.
  
  • HS 4750 - Global Health and Social Issues

    (4)
    Introduction to global health and social issues particularly in developing countries. Course examines social, cultural, and environmental contexts in which people live and how factors influence health and development. Topics include poverty, development, sexuality, inequity, and health programs in low-resource settings.
    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000  or instructor permission.
  
  • HS 4900 - Special Topics

    (2 TO 4)
    May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • HS 4930 - Field Experience in Integrative Studies

    (4)
    This course integrates previous academic course work into a coherent understanding of how the educational experience serves to enhance individual and community well being. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  with at least a (C) and Integrative Studies major standing or instructor permission.
  
  • HS 4995 - Directed Study

    (1 TO 4)
    Student-initiated and problem-oriented directed study focusing on health sciences issues. May be repeated for additional credit. Graded numerically or S/U.
    Prerequisite(s): departmental permission.

Hebrew Language

  
  • HBR 1140 - Introduction to Hebrew Language and Culture I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Hebrew and Israeli culture. A beginning course. HBR 1140 must be taken first. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HBR 1150 - Introduction to Hebrew Language and Culture II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of Hebrew and Israeli culture. HBR 1140  must be taken first. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HBR 2140 - Second Year Hebrew I

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of HBR 1140  and HBR 1150  with the addition of cultural and literary readings. Conducted in Hebrew. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area or the knowledge applications integration area, not both. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college Hebrew or equivalent.
  
  • HBR 2150 - Second Year Hebrew II

    (4)
    A two-semester sequence continuing the work of HBR 1140  and HBR 1150  with the addition of cultural and literary readings. Conducted in Hebrew. HBR 2140  must be taken first. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications: completion of the university general education requirement in the foreign language and culture knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): one year of college Hebrew or equivalent.

History

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.

Course prerequisites

Introductory and survey courses (HST 1300-2999) have no prerequisites. More advanced courses (HST 3000-3999) have a general prerequisite of writing proficiency (e.g., WRT 1060) plus any special requirements listed within the course descriptions. The most advanced research courses at the undergraduate level (HST 4000-4999) have a general requirement of 20 credits in history plus any special requirements listed within the course descriptions.

  
  • HST 1100 - Introduction to American History Before 1877

    (4)
    Surveys American history from colonial times through the Reconstruction era, focusing upon the formation of the United States and the forces promoting unity and division in the new nation. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
  
  • HST 1200 - Introduction to American History Since 1877

    (4)
    Surveys American history from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the emergence of the United States as an industrial-urban nation with global interests. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
  
  • HST 1300 - Introduction to European History Before 1715

    (4)
    Surveys the history of Europe from the ancient period through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and the Early Modern periods. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HST 1400 - Introduction to European History Since 1715

    (4)
    Surveys the history of Europe from the Enlightenment to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HST 2010 - World History

    (4)
    Surveys major trends in world history 3000 BCE to the present, including technological, economic, and political transformations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HST 2020 - Piracy in the Atlantic World, 1500-1831

    (4)
    Examines popular images of pirates and piracy in the light of historical sources and historians’ analyses. Investigates the social, political, religious, and economic motivations for piracy and its role in the development of the Atlantic world.
  
  • HST 2105 - The History of Michigan

    (4)
    Explores Michigan history from the pre-colonial era through the late 1900s, with emphasis on political, economic, environmental, and social themes. Includes Michigan’s place in the history of European colonization and early American settlement. Material is grounded in a broader narrative of American and world history.
  
  • HST 2280 - History of the African-American People

    (4)
    Surveys the African-American experience from the African background through the Civil War and post-Civil War periods to the present. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the Western civilization knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity.
  
  • HST 2380 - Science and Technology in Western Culture

    (4)
    A survey of the development of science from antiquity to the present with reference to its technological consequences and influence upon society. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the western civilization knowledge exploration area.
  
  • HST 2500 - Introduction to Middle East History

    (4)
    Introduction to the history of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the recent past, surveying major themes in religious, political, and social history as well as historiographical issues. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the global perspective knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • HST 2600 - Introduction to Latin American History to 1825

    (4)
    Survey of pre-Colombian and colonial Latin America to 1825, stressing the hybridization of the society, its socio-economic institutions, the influence of religious and then Enlightenment thought and the coming of political independence.
  
  • HST 2602 - Introduction to Latin American History since 1825

    (4)
    Surveys the national period of Latin America from 1825 to the present, emphasizing the role of race in national identities, the problems of nation-building and modernization, the emergence of nationalism and militarism, and the roots of social revolutionary ferment.
  
  • HST 2910 - Study Abroad

    (4)
    For majors and non-majors. Topics will vary from year to year depending on the location. May be repeated once for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the department chair.
  
  • HST 3000 - Seminar in Historical Research

    (4)
    The development of critical judgment regarding the nature and use of historical evidence: historiographical readings, library investigation into specific topics within a general historical subject, a research paper and a presentation of the paper to the seminar. 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): one history course and history major or permission of instructor.
  
  • HST 3010 - Historical Thinking and Writing

    (4)
    The process of historical thinking and the building of historical arguments with evidence. Development of writing and revising skills for the discipline of history. Emphasizes short weekly writing and peer-editing assignments. Area of historical focus varies by instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • HST 3105 - North American Borderlands

    (4)
    The history and evolution of the North American borderlands and the creation of the United States west from colonial times to the present. Includes contact and conflict among Native Americans, Spanish, French, British, and Americans.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • HST 3110 - History of the North American Colonies

    (4)
    Traces the development of Spanish, French, Dutch, and English colonies in North America from 1492 to 1763. Reviews their social, political, and religious dimensions. Attention given to roles of Africans and non-elite European and Euro-American men and women.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • HST 3120 - The American Revolution

    (4)
    Considers the broad social and political movements leading to the Revolution as well as the many different meanings and interpretations of the event, and the immediate and long-term effects of legacies of the Revolution.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • HST 3125 - The U.S. Early National Period, 1787-1815

    (4)
    Examines the political and social development of the new nation from the constitution through the end of the War of 1812.
    Prerequisite(s): WRT 1060  or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher.
 

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