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.

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 4978 - Seminar: Cognitive Development in Children

    (4)
    Advanced seminar that examines children’s cognitive development from infancy through early adolescence. Includes topics such as information processing theories, spatial cognition, schooling and cognition and the study of intelligence. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2250 , PSY 2500  and PSY 3210 , each with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 4979 - Seminar: Resilient Aging

    (4)
    Advanced seminar examining psychological resilience in late life. Empirical and theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology emphasize resilience and healthy adaptation in late life, particularly as these pertain to personality factors, stress management, coping, social resources, neurological plasticity, health maintenance, and thriving. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2500  and PSY 3230  each with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 4980 - Seminar: Moral Development

    (4)
    Examines theoretical perspectives and empirical work on the cognitive-contextual, socio-emotional, cultural, and biosocial factors in the development of moral cognition, behavior, and emotion among children and adolescents. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2500  with a grade of (C) and either PSY 3210  or PSY 3220  with a grade of (C) or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 4982 - Intergroup Relations

    (4)
    Advanced seminar examining the psychology of intergroup relations. Includes introduction to contemporary and historical theoretical perspectives on intergroup psychology. Emphasis on causes and consequences of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2500  and PSY 2510 , each with a grade of (C) or higher.
  
  • PSY 4989 - History of Psychology

    (4)
    Examines psychology’s philosophical and physiological roots. Attention is given to the ways in which historical contexts and movements are linked to major developments in psychological thought and theory, including the psychology of consciousness, the unconscious, behaviorism, cognitive science, social psychology, and applied fields of psychology. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2500  with a grade of (C) or higher and two additional PSY courses.
  
  • PSY 4995 - 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 4997 - College Teaching Apprenticeship

    (4)
    Supervised participation in teaching undergraduate psychology courses. Discussion of teaching objectives and methods. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Only 4 credits may be offered to fulfill major requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 4998 - Honors Independent Studies I

    (4)
    First course in sequence for independent honors research project. With guidance from an identified faculty mentor, student will prepare research prospectus, present proposal to thesis committee, and complete IRB or IACUC process. Student is expected to continue independent study in PSY 4999  during subsequent semester. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2500  and PSY 2510  each with a grade of (B+) or higher, and permission of instructor.
  
  • PSY 4999 - Honors Independent Studies II

    (4)
    Second course in sequence for independent honors research project. Student will collect and analyze data, write manuscript, and defend thesis to committee. Successful completion requires approval of the thesis committee.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 4998 and permission of the instructor.

Public Relations

  
  • PR 2500 - Introduction to Public Relations

    (4)
    Overview of the practices of public relations and its potential impact on various audiences. Study of basic public relation writing formats and management functions related to key external and internal publics.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  or instructor permission
  
  • PR 2510 - Public Relations Writing

    (4)
    Focus on various types of public relations writing styles and formats. Examination of the research, planning and delivery process for communication directed at targeted publics. Practice in both informative and persuasive writing, including news releases, pitch letters, blogs, PSAs, newsletters, brochures, and speeches.
    Prerequisite(s): JRN 2000  and PR 2500  
  
  • PR 2700 - Introduction to Research Methods in Public Relations

    (4)
    Provides a critical understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative methods used in the strategic planning and evaluation of public relations. Introduction to scientific inquiry and ethics; research design and various data collection techniques; and basic techniques for data analysis.
  
  • PR 3400 - Case Studies in Public Relations

    (4)
    Study of real-life public relations efforts of various companies and organizations. Students take on the role of public relations practitioners for a fictitious organization and develop public relations goals, objectives, tactics and programs to deal with situations that affect the organization.
    Prerequisite(s): PR 2500  
  
  • PR 3510 - External Public Relations

    (4)
    Study of public relations related to an organization’s external audiences such as the news media and local, state and national government officials. Students study public relations strategies used to interact with these groups, including media relations, legislative lobbying and special events.
    Prerequisite(s): PR 2500  
  
  • PR 3520 - Internal Public Relations

    (4)
    Study of public relations related to internal audiences of an organization. In-depth discussion of the shaping of internal culture via public relations vehicles such as publications, general memos, video, new/social media, and face-to-face employee communications.
    Prerequisite(s): PR 2500  
  
  • PR 3530 - Public Relations and the News

    (4)
    Study of the relationship between public relations practitioners and the news media. Students focus on understanding the differing needs of the news media and how to create and implement various public relations vehicles to reach target audiences through the media.
    Prerequisite(s): PR 2500  

Quantitative Methods

  
  • QMM 2400 - 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 1221  or MTH 1222  or MTH 1441  or MTH 1554  and MIS 1000  or CSI 1300  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course, and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 2410 - Statistical Methods for Business II

    (3)
    Continuation of QMM 2400 . 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 1222  or MTH 1554  and STA 2220  or STA 2226  or QMM 2400  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course, and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 2500 - Statistical Methods for Business

    (6)
    Covers the same topics as QMM 2400  and QMM 2410  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 1222  or MTH 1554  and MIS 1000  or CSI 1300  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course and sophomore standing.
  
  • QMM 4400 - 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 2410  or QMM 2500  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • QMM 4520 - 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 2410   or QMM 2500  with a minimum grade of (C) in each course.
  
  • QMM 4900 - 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 2400  or QMM 2410  or QMM 2500  or STA 2220  or STA 2226  with a minimum grade (C) in each course.
  
  • QMM 4996 - 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 (3.0) or better and an approved contract.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RAD 3110 - Methods of Patient Care I

    (2)
    An overview of patient care procedures for medical imaging. Topics include infection control, sterile technique, vital body signs, immobilization, body mechanics and patient transport, routine and emergency patient care procedures and the purpose and radiographic identification of tubes/lines. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3310 - Radiologic Physics I

    (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. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3330 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I

    (3)
    This course covers the principles of x-ray and image receptor exposure. Topics include: Introduction to image quality factors, attenuation, radiation protection and digital imaging. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3340 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

    (2)
    Continued focus on image formation and image receptor exposure. Topics include factors affecting image quality, exposure conversion formulas and digital image receptors. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3410 - Radiographic Procedures I

    (4)
    An introduction to radiographic positioning, terminology and procedures. Instruction in radiographic anatomy, positioning and pathology of chest, abdomen, upper extremity and lower extremity. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3420 - Radiographic Procedures II

    (2)
    Instruction in radiographic anatomy, positioning and pathology of the bony pelvis, bony thorax and entire spine. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 3430 - Radiographic Procedures III

    (2)

    Instruction in the radiographic anatomy, positioning and pathology of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.

  
  • RAD 3450 - Radiographic Image Evaluation I

    (2)
    An in-depth study of radiographic images, focusing on critique of images regarding recommended standard evaluation criteria. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4070 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    (2)
    Overview of the principles of radiation interactions with living organisms. Early and late effects of radiation exposure are discussed. Methods to limit occupational and patient exposures are covered. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4110 - Methods of Patient Care II

    (1)
    Examination of medical emergencies, radiographic contrast material and pharmacology. Venipuncture and medication safety are included. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4310 - Radiologic Physics II

    (3)
    Topics include physics of computed radiography, digital radiography, digital image processing, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4330 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure III

    (2)
    Focus on fluoroscopy, tomography and foundation principles related to digital imaging. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4340 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure IV

    (3)
    Focus on the application of technical exposure principles to the digital aspect of radiographic image production, processing, and analysis. Elements of a radiology quality assurance program with specific equipment testing methods are presented. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4410 - Radiographic Procedures IV

    (3)
    Instruction in radiographic anatomy, positioning and pathology of the skull, sinuses, facial bones, nasal bones and mandible. Includes exploration of trauma, mobile, surgical, and pediatric radiography. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4420 - Radiographic Procedures V

    (3)
    Instruction in advanced radiographic procedures. Topics include special positions and procedures; sectional anatomy; research/presentation of an imaging topic of continued professional education. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4440 - Medical Imaging Practices

    (4)
    Examination of current medical imaging practices in a variety of specialties. Emphasis is on patient care, safety, imaging principles and imaging procedures. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4801 - Computed Tomography

    (6)
    This course provides the student with clinical experiences and didactic education in the essential elements of computed tomography in preparation for the post-primary certification. This course is an in-depth study of patient safety, equipment operation, imaging methodology and pathologic considerations. Instructors Permission required.
  
  • RAD 4802 - Interventional Radiology

    (6)
    This course provides the student with clinical experiences and didactic education in the essential elements of interventional radiology in preparation for the post-primary certification. This course is an in-depth study of patient safety, equipment operation, imaging methodology and pathologic considerations. Instructor’s permission required.
  
  • RAD 4803 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    (6)
    This course provides the student with clinical experiences and didactic education in the essential elements of magnetic resonance imaging in preparation for the post-primary certification. This course is an in-depth study of patient safety, equipment operation, imaging methodology and pathologic considerations. Instructors Permission required.
  
  • RAD 4804 - Mammography

    (6)
    This course provides the student with clinical experiences and didactic education in the essential elements of mammography in preparation for the post-primary certification. This course is an in-depth study of patient safety, equipment operation, imaging methodology and pathologic considerations. Instructors Permission required.
  
  • RAD 4960 - Clinical Practicum I

    (3)
    Student will gain hands-on experience and begin to achieve competency in basic radiographic procedures under the supervision and guidance of registered technologists.
    Prerequisite(s): program permission.
  
  • RAD 4961 - Clinical Practicum II

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 4960 . Increased participation and performance is expected. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4962 - Clinical Practicum III

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 4961 . Increased participation and performance is expected. Emphasis on progression of competency and professional development. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4963 - Clinical Practicum IV

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 4962 . Emphasis is placed on increased competence and confidence in the development of personal routine practices. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4964 - Clinical Practicum V

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 4963 . Opportunities are provided in general radiography and advanced imaging modalities. Emphasis is placed on increased competence and confidence in the development of personal routine practices. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4965 - Clinical Practicum VI

    (3)
    Continuation of RAD 4964 . Opportunities are provided in general radiography and advanced imaging modalities. Focus is on performing at entry-level. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.
  
  • RAD 4970 - Senior Seminar

    (2)
    This course covers emerging technologies, special radiography and career topics. Topics include: preparation for credentialing in radiography, credentialing exam strategies, review of specific credentialing topic areas. Simulated credentialing exams and student specific results are reviewed. Restriction(s): RAD specialization standing.

Reading

  
  • RDG 3132 - 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 1060  or equivalent.
  
  • RDG 3134 - 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 1060 
  
  • RDG 3231 - 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): EED 3000  (B)
    Corequisite(s): RDG 3233 
  
  • RDG 3233 - Teaching the Language Arts

    (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): EED 3000  (B)
    Corequisite(s): RDG 3231 
  
  • RDG 4214 - Reading Appraisal in the Elementary Classroom

    (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): RDG 3231  (B), RDG 3233  (B)
  
  • RDG 4238 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

    (4)
    Designed for content subject learning in the secondary classroom. Focuses on the reading process, strategies and materials for teaching reading in English, social studies and other subjects. Includes a required field experience.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to secondary education program or permission of instructor.
  
  • RDG 4996 - Independent Study and Research

    (2 OR 4)
    Directed individual reading research. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Departmental permission required. Students must obtain written faculty agreement to supervise their study before permission is granted.
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 3231 , RDG 3233 

Religion

  
  • REL 1100 - 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 1150 - 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • REL 1200 - Introduction to Judaism

    (4)
    Religious beliefs, practices and philosophies embedded within the major historical experiences (Biblical and Diasporic) 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. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
  
  • REL 1250 - 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 1850 - 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 2100 - Basic Religious Writings

    (4)
    Explores the various roles played by core texts within both Western and Eastern religious traditions. Basic texts from these traditions are analyzed and compared, revealing the essential approaches to religious life contained in each.
  
  • REL 3100 - 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. Comparisons with other philosophical and religious theories.
  
  • REL 3110 - 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 3120 - Philosophy of Religion

    (4)
    Identical with PHL 3150 .
    Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy or religious studies or permission of instructor.
  
  • REL 3130 - 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 3140 - 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 3410 - 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 3420 - 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 3430 - 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 3440 - 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 3450 - Islam in America

    (4)
    Examination of the history, development, and challenges facing the Muslim community in the United States. Emphasis on the diversity of this community and its role in the greater Detroit area.
  
  • REL 3700 - The Book of Genesis

    (4)
    Examination of the major themes in the Book of Genesis, including creation, relationship between people and God, and human nature. Course will incorporate archaeology, rabbinic and Christian commentary, and literary analysis.
  
  • REL 3710 - 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 3720 - 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 1100  or REL 1200  recommended.
  
  • REL 3730 - Early Christian Spirituality

    (4)
    Social, historical and textual study of how Christianity as a new religion developed a unique spirituality enabling followers to approach their God using insights from Paul the Apostle, the Gospels, St. Augustine, and others.
  
  • REL 3750 - 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 3900 - 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 4920 - Directed Readings in Religious Studies

    (4)
    Individual study of topic(s) not covered in available courses. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): REL 1100  and REL 2100  and permission of concentration coordinator.
  
  • REL 4950 - 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.

SBC Scholar

  
  • SBC 1990 - ACHIEVE I

    (0)
    Introduction to functional areas in business, careers in business, Career Services, and the job search process. Students must register for SBC 1990 their first term as a pre-business or undecided business major. Course is optional for economics BS or BA.
    Corequisite(s): SBC 2990 
  
  • SBC 2300 - SBA Sophomore Scholar 1

    (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 2400 - SBA Sophomore Scholar 2

    (0)
    This is the second of two courses in the SBA Sophomore Scholar program. Offered every winter semester.
  
  • SBC 2990 - 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): SBC 1990 
  
  • SBC 3300 - 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 3310 - 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.
  
  • SBC 4400 - SBA Senior Scholar 1

    (0)
    Seniors with SBA major standing can apply to be SBA Senior Scholars. Students must meet GPA requirements and have one year remaining before graduation. Students will take part in required meetings and be an ambassador for the SBA at SBA activities. This is the first of two courses in the SBA Senior Scholar program. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): approval of a School of Business undergraduate adviser and senior standing.
  
  • SBC 4410 - SBA Senior Scholar 2

    (0)
    Seniors with SBA major standing can apply to be SBA Senior Scholars. Students must meet GPA requirements and have one year remaining before graduation. Students will take part in required meetings and be an ambassador for the SBA at SBA activities. This is the second of two courses in the SBA Senior Scholar program. Offered winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): approval of a School of Business undergraduate adviser.
  
  • SBC 4760 - Global Village Program

    (2)
    An integration of cultural and economic understanding through experiential learning. Student will have an opportunity to: work as a global team in a business or non-profit that sponsors a project; gain understanding of solving real world problems; and interact with students from different cultures to gain global perspectives.
  
  • SBC 4950 - SBA Independent Study

    (1 TO 4)
    Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of the SBA Dean’s office. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of the SBA Dean’s office, an overall grade point average of (B) or better, major standing in SBA, and an approved contract prior to registration.

Science

  
  • SCI 1000 - Physical Sciences in Life, the World and Beyond

    (4)
    Interdisciplinary physical science course for non-science majors to enhance their scientific literacy and experience the scientific approach to problem solving in active-learning classrooms and hands-on in computer laboratories. Modules on the science of everyday life, science of the microscopic world, and the earth and beyond. Offered every semester. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 0662  with a grade of (C) or higher or placement in higher level math course.

Science Studies

  
  
  • SCS 4360 - Environmental/Outdoor Education for Elementary/Middle School Levels

    (4)
    Methods, materials and sites for teaching science-related topics in an environmental/outdoor context. Topics may include terrestrial and aquatic ecology, water quality studies, bringing the outdoors indoors, and program planning. Field trips are included. With laboratory. Cross-listed with EST 5360.
    Prerequisite(s): SCS 2060  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SCS 4996 - Independent Problems in Science Education

    (1 TO 4)
    Individual work in science for educators. Credits may be applied to a major or minor in science for teachers. May be repeated for a total of four credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

Secondary Education

  
  • SED 1000 - Careers in Teaching and Learning

    (1)
    An introduction to programs and opportunities for students considering teaching as a career. Career information, professional pathways for teachers, diversity in education, and examination of the profession of teaching are major course topics. Successful course completion grants eligibility for enrollment in EED 2001  or SED 3001 .
  
  • SED 3000 - Introduction to Secondary Education

    (1 TO 4)
    This is the first course in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) leading to Michigan teacher certification. Eligibility to apply to the OU STEP includes attainment of a grade B or above in SED 3000 and completion of 50 hours of field experience during the semester: 20 hours tutoring and 30 hours observation. Can only be repeated once. Cross-listed with SED 3001 . Overall GPA of (B) required to enroll. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university foundation requirement.
  
  • SED 3001 - Public Education for Prospective K-12 Teachers

    (2)
    This is the first course in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) leading to Michigan teacher certification. Eligibility to apply to the OU STEP includes attainment of a (B) GPA in SED 3001 and completion of 30 hours of field experience during the semester. Can only be repeated once. Overall GPA of (B) required to enroll. Cross-listed with SED 3000 . Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): SED 1000  or adviser approval.
  
  • SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods

    (3 OR 4)
    Emphasizes the development of teaching strategies and human interaction techniques unique to secondary students. Topics include: discipline, motivation, instructional technology, skill assessment, evaluation, writing and reading across the curriculum, and affective learning. This course is cross-listed with TD 5110.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to Secondary Education. Field placement required.
  
  • SED 4130 - Teaching in Your Minor Field: Mathematics

    (4)
    Emphasizes the development of mathematics teaching strategies and human interaction techniques unique to secondary students. Topics include: discipline, motivation, instructional technology, skill assessment, evaluation, writing and reading across the curriculum, and effective learning. Field placement required.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to secondary education. Minor field mathematics only.
 

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