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Fall 2008 Credit Course Information


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REL 101 Religions of the World (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24243 Larson

Introduction to thinking about religion and its study. Topics and themes may vary, but will focus on interpretations and understandings of the nature of religion itself.

REL 114 The Bible (3)
Th 6-9:10 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24244 Larson

Jewish and Christian scriptures in their ancient Near Eastern and Hellenistic contexts, with particular attention to their literary forms, the history of their composition, and their role in the development of Western religions and cultures. Credit is not given for REL/JSP 114 and either REL/JSP 215 or REL 217.

REL 191 Religion, Meaning and Knowledge (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24109 Mooney

Introduction to thinking about religion and its study. Topics and themes may vary, but will focus on interpretations and understandings of the nature of religion itself.

REL 345 African American Religious History (3)
TTh 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #17985 Staff

Historical survey of the African American religious experience: African survivals, plantation missions, the "hush-arbor" church, African Methodism, black Baptists, urban sects, the church and civil rights, and black theology.


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SCM 265 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (3)
MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #19703 Kazaz

The concepts, issues, and techniques for managing supply chains. Analysis and problems of material and information flows in supply chains. Prerequisite: MAS 261 or equivalent. Corequisite: MAR 255 and FIN 256.

SCM 431 DC Design and Operation (3)
W 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #19801 LaPoint

Role of the distribution center in the "supply chain process" and the relationship and impact that it has on other disciplines within the organization. Advanced hardware and software technologies for distribution center management. Prerequisite: MAR 255, SCM 265.

SCU 200 Sculpture Workshop for Nonmajors (2-3)
W 6-10 p.m. Fee $180.
Sec. U001 Class #21039 Staff

Introduction to a broad range of sculptural processes. Modeling with clay, casting in materials that range from plaster to metals, welding techniques, wood carving, and lamination. Advanced students may pursue a sculptural area of particular interest, such as thematic direction, or a specific medium. No previous experience necessary. Prerequisite: UC students only.

SCU 500 Sculpture Workshop for Non-majors (2-3)
W 6-10 p.m. Fee $180.
Sec. U001 Class #21054 Staff

Introduction to a broad range of sculptural processes. Modeling with clay, casting in materials that range from plaster to metals, welding techniques, wood carving, and lamination. Advanced students may pursue a sculptural area of particular interest, such as thematic direction, or a specific medium. No previous experience necessary. Prerequisite: UC students only.

SHR 247 Introduction to Strategic Management (3)
W 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M007 Class #19845 Alessandri

How a firm's leadership structure guides the strategic management process. Topics covered include the role of the CEO and top management team, internal and external analysis and strategy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.

SHR 355 Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
Th 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M005 Class #19846 Strodel

Human resources as a source of competitive advantage and financial performance. Employment law, reward and control systems, human resource architecture, workforce development. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Th 6-9:10 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #12814 Staff

Principal concepts, methods, and findings in sociology. Societal structures, processes, institutions, and social roles from both macro- and micro-analytic human behavior perspectives.

SOC 248 Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relations (3)
T 6-9 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #24110 Staff

Identification of individuals and groups by self and others as members of ethnic categories. Consequences of ethnic identifications for individual, group, and societal interaction. Emphasizing ethnic inequalities, group interactions, social movements and change, racism, prejudice, and discrimination.

SOC 377 Class, Status, and Power (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #17513 Ratcliff

Structures, causes, and consequences of socio­economic inequalities in modern societies. Poverty and wealth, social mobility, and the persistence of inequality. Comparison and assessment of theories of social stratification.

SOC 434 Globalization and Social Change (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24114 Ratcliff

How globalization is reshaping people's lives in the U.S. and other societies. Causes, directions, consequences. Linking and standardization of patterns of consumption, culture, and production around the world.

SOC 446 Social Impact of the Internet (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24115 Spencer

Sociological implications of instantaneous communication, online publishing, identities and interactions, communities transcending geographic borders, and openly available information and opinion.

SOC 449 The Sociology of Evil (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24117 Spencer

Social conditions and processes allowing systematic dehumanization; perspectives of victim, perpetrator, audience, possibility of reconciliation. Extreme examples of evil; subtle ways of dehumanizing the other. Ethnic cleansing, international trafficking, terrorism. Additional work required of graduate students.

SOC 646 Social Impact of the Internet (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24116 Spencer

Sociological implications of instantaneous communication, online publishing, identities and interactions, communities transcending geographic borders, and openly available information and opinion. Additional work required of graduate students.

SOC 649 The Sociology of Evil (3)
Online format
Sec. U800 Class #24118 Spencer

Social conditions and processes allowing systematic dehumanization; perspectives of victim, perpetrator, audience, possibility of reconciliation. Extreme examples of evil; subtle ways of dehumanizing the other. Ethnic cleansing, international trafficking, terrorism. Additional work required of graduate students.

SOL 360 Quilts and Community (3)
M 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #18145 Wadley

Explores the role of quilts and quilting communities in the U.S. and elsewhere. Class begins with discussion, films, and exploration of quilts, their makers, and the communities that result. Then class shifts to Hendricks Chapel to join the Hendricks Chapel Quilters and learn the process of quilt making through making a "community" quilt. No sewing experience needed.

SOM 354 Managing in a Global Setting (3)

 

W 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #19675 Townsend

M 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #19822 Staff

T 7-9:45 p.m.
Sec. M006 Class #19938 Staff

 

Introduction to the concepts, framework, and issue of global business and how they influence management decisions: multinational firms; international trade; and the cultural, political, institutional, social, and economic environment of the global marketplace. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SPA 101 Spanish I (4)
MW 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #12866 Dodds

Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. No prior experience or admission by placement testing.

SPA 201 Spanish III (4)
TTh 5:30-7:20 p.m.
Sec. U001 Class #17194 Campos

Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or admission by placement testing.

SPA 400 Hispanic Journalistic Practice (3)
TTh 6:30-7:50 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #17046 Paniagua

Telephone program office at 315-443-5491 for description. Prerequisite: instructor consent.

SPA 433 Business Spanish (3)
MW 6:15-7:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #14770 Ojeda

Language usage in relation to Spanish and Latin American business. Prerequisite: SPA 301.

SPM 215 Principles of Sales in Sport (3)
TTh 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #18179 Staff

Sales promotions and management principles required for successful selling in the sport industry. Topics include identification of product segments and markets for ticket sales, promotions, sponsorship, and merchandise. Prerequisite: SPM 205.

SPM 225 Managing the Sport Organization (3)
MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #18183 Pauline

Application of management concept and theories to sport organizations and the sport industry. Includes issues of leadership, ethics, organizational design, strategic planning, labor relations, diversity, globalization, and organizational changes. Prerequisite: SPM 205 and instructor consent.

SPM 444 Sports Marketing Management (3)
Th 6:30-9:15 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #18203 Pauline

Analytical examination of the sport industry from the strategic marketing perspective of the organizations involved. Emphasizing writing and proposal design. Prerequisite: SPM 205 and instructor consent.

SWK 326 Persons in Social Context (3)
TTh 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #18147 Jaffee

Assessment of behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and social systems. Applying concepts from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences in identifying and understanding forms and causes of behavior.

SWK 436 Field Seminar I (1)

 

MW 5:15-6:35 p.m.
Sec. M001 Class #24331 Staff

T 5-6:20 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #17578 Shur

 

Integration of theory and practice through cognitive examination of students actual field experience associated with SWK 435. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Corequisite: SWK 401, SWK 435.

SWK 601 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice (3)
T 6:30-9:15 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #18151 Staff

Preparation for beginning social work interventions. Theories of practice and rehearsal of problem solving and communication skills with individuals, families, and groups in client, target, and action systems and within organizations and communities. Corequisite: SWK 671.

SWK 611 Social Welfare Policy and Services (3)
T 6:30-9:15 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #18155 Kingson

Historical antecedents of social welfare policy, programs. Social work values, roles. Structure and organization of public and voluntary strategies for achieving economic security, health, and mental health welfare goals. Cultural, racial, ethnic, gender diversity. Policy analysis frameworks.

SWK 626 Persons in Social Context (3)
W 6:45-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M003 Class #18159 Staff

Assessment of behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and social systems. Applying concepts from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences in identifying and understanding forms and causes of behavior.

SWK 707 Short-Term Intervention in Social Work (3)
Th 6:30-9:15 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #18163 Staff

Development of advanced clinical skills in brief, solution-oriented social work and critical incident stress procedures. Intervention effectiveness and efficiency is stressed. Role playing, videotaping, and staff conferencing are used to facilitate skill development. Prerequisite: SWK 601.

SWK 724 Psychopathology (3)
W 6:45-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M002 Class #18290 DeLara

Stressful processes of living, focusing on individual attitudinal and behavioral responses that may be maladaptive. Traditional mental health theories and classifications, and relevant perspectives from sociology, social psychology, and biology. Prerequisite: SWK 626.

SWK 732 Advanced Practice: Individuals/Families/Groups (3)
W 6:45-9:30 p.m.
Sec. M004 Class #18167 Staff

Application of systems thinking to advanced social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Intervention with problems of aging, child welfare, health, mental health, and in the workplace. Prerequisite: SWK 730.


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