Experimental Courses

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Experimental courses do not appear in the official catalog listings. For further information regarding when experimental courses are offered, check the Online Schedule of Classes

2009-11 Listing

Last Updated: August 24, 2009

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Journalism and Mass Communication 312X. Advanced Techniques in Photojournalism. Cr. 3. Prereq: Jl MC 310 or Jl MC 311X. Chamberlin. Advanced techniques and problem solving for photographers who seek to be members of newsgathering teams. Photographic storytelling, documentaries, visual potential and ethical decision-making in news coverage. Traditional and non-traditional publishing to connect news organizations with audiences. Hands on experience with latest digital imaging technology.

Journalism and Mass Communication 402X. Mass Communication Research Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior classification. Research methods in journalism and mass communication, including the formulation of research questions and hypotheses, sampling, measurement, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results. Planning and execution of qualitative and quantitative research methods to solve mass communication problems.

Journalism and Mass Communication 560X. Risk Perception and Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing, 6 graduate social science credits. Study of risk communication principles, models and theories applicable to any risk communication situation. Emphasis on science, technology and risk issues encountered in e.g., food, agriculture and veterinary medicine. Examines roles of scientists and communicators in cultivating a public informed about scientific and technological issues.

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Kinesiology 199X. Sport and Physical Activity Continuum. Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits. Continued instruction in sport and physical activity. Satisfactory-fail only

Kinesiology 257X. Kinesiology Service Learning  Cr. 0.5. Prereq: Kin 254.  This course provides opportunities for students to participate in applied service learning projects through the coordination of the Kinesiology Learning Community. Students would have freedom to determine the type of project they would like to contribute to but are expected to take initiative and work collaboratively (in teams or small groups) to carry out the individual serve learning project. Repeatable for 4 semesters maximum. Satisfactory-fail only.

Kinesiology 342X. Facility and Event Management of Sport and Leisure. Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Kin 242. Application of management and marketing concepts to the field of facility and event management in recreation and leisure services. The course will focus on sport and recreation facilities and community sport and recreation special events.

Kinesiology 515X. Injury Biomechanics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.  Prereq: Kin 355 or permission of instructor. Utilization of biomechanical principles to model injury mechanism. Introduction to tissue mechanics of bone, articular cartilage, ligament, tendon, and muscle. Biomechanics of lower extremity, upper extremity, and head/neck/trunk injuries.

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Landscape Architecture 270X. Foundations in Natural Resource Policy and History. Cr. 3. Alt S. (Cross-listed with NREM 270x and EnvS 270X). The development of natural resource conservation philosophy and policy from the Colonial Era to the present. North American wildlife, forestry, and environmental policy, natural parks and other protected lands, federal and state administrative agencies, influence of science. Relationship to cultural contexts, including urban reform and American planning movement. Discussion of common pool resources.

Landscape Architecture 282X. Landscape Dynamics and Design. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Understand design implications (opportunities and limitations) presented by geotechnical and ecological processes in the landscape. Understand the influence of landforms, geology, plants, soils, and water on the creation of landscape designs. Identify strategies for revising landscape design to minimize potential environmental costs and maximize sustainable practices. Field trips. Special course fees.

Landscape Architecture 464X. Urban and Peri-Urban Watershed Assessment. (Dual-listed with LA 564X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior standing, six credits of natural science.  Course focuses on assessing and reducing impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course is intended to prepare students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.

Landscape Architecture 564X. Urban and Peri-Urban Watershed Assessment. (Dual-listed with LA 464X) Cr. 3. Prereq: Junior standing, six credits of natural science.  Course focuses on assessing and reducing impacts in urban and peri-urban watershed areas. Course is intended to prepare students to work with various analysis methods for vegetation, topography, stormwater and stream condition as well as work with data from other disciplines. Emphasis on communicating with the public. Introductory GIS and GPS technologies are utilized. Learning is largely field-based.

Liberal Arts and Sciences 201X. Professional Employment Preparation. Cr. 1-0. S, F. Prereq: 2nd semester freshman or transfer student within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Exploration, development, and practice of techniques utilized to develop and implement a comprehensive career plan and conduct a professional internship or employment search with emphasis on preparing resumes, cover letters, application materials, interviewing techniques, and overall professional behaviors throughout the recruiting process.

Liberal Arts and Sciences 291X. Service Learning. Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Service work as appropriate to the student’s degree program. Academic work under faculty supervision may include written project, report, and guided reading. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.  Satisfactory-fail only.

Liberal Arts and Sciences 328X. Asian American Cultural History. Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Engl 250. A broad exposure to the cultural expressions of Asian Americans from the nineteenth century to the presents. Of primary concern will be analyzing everyday Asian American cultural experiences within the contexts of agency, power, and identity formation. A strong focus on interdisciplinary informs this course.

Linguistics 395X. Study Abroad. (3-0) Cr. 1-10 . SS. Repeatable. Instruction in issues of language policy practice and learning. Observation and experience with language use outside the United States.  Nonmajor graduate credit.