Winter Session Courses

An introduction of the history of photography from the medium's inception until 1950. Emphasis is placed on understanding photographs from a variety of aesthetic, social, and cultural perspectives, including those of race, class, and gender.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Katherine Dean

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Art, Design, and Performance - Studio Arts and Technology / Integrated Studio Arts

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic TC05, UC-Humanities UC05

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate

An analysis of commercial persuasion from colonial times to the era of mass communication. The course examines the structure of advertising messages, how they are adapted to specific audiences, and the social settings in which they occur.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor:   Ju, Ilwoo

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Brian Lamb School of Comm

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

Course Catalog:   This course counts towards a Communication Minor

Persuasion and its effects, ranging from individual influences to societal impacts. Various perspectives and models of persuasion are examined, including classical and modern approaches. Both theoretical and pragmatic considerations are introduced.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Jen Hoewe

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Brian Lamb School of Comm

Course Attributes: S General Education, Upper Division

Course Catalog:   This course counts towards a Communication Minor

This course is designed for science and non-science majors alike to learn about the origin and characteristics of the bodies in our Solar System, including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, exoplanets beyond, and the search for extraterrestrial life. We'll discuss how solar systems form and die, the origin of the terrestrial versus giant planets and their orbits, the evolution of planetary surfaces due to asteroid impacts and volcanism, the development of atmospheres, the formation of planetary rings, the origin of moons, the hazards of space travel, and why Pluto IS a planet.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Andrew Freed

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Lower Division, UC-Science, GTC-Science

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards an Earth and Planetary Sciences Minor

EAPS 32700 Climate, Science & Society

This course will examine the broad problems of climate change by examining the relationship between science, politics, and society by using climate change as a lens through which to examine larger issues. Students will be encouraged to identify similar themes in their own experiences as emerging scientists, engineers and global leaders. Adequate preparation to write essays and perform basic arithmetic calculations needed. Prior knowledge of climate change science is not necessary.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Jenny Nelson

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Upper Division

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards the  Earth and Planetary Sciences and  Atmospheric Science Minors.

EAPS 37500 - Great Issues - Fossil Fuels, Energy and Society

Prosperity of the 20th century was based on abundant and cheap energy; during the 21st century we will be faced with difficult challenges. Our society will face higher energy prices, decline of petroleum based fuels supplies, increased environmental effects of fossil fuels usage, and the challenge of solving the technological problems of developing alternative fuels. This course will review the structure, economics, and geopolitical issues faced by fossil fuel industries and the mitigation strategies that will be needed to change to low fossil fuel use society based on low polluting renewable energy sources. Counts for Great Issues course in College of Science for Juniors and Seniors.
3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Dean Ballotti

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes: Upper Division

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards an Earth and Planetary Sciences Minor

Introduction to the movies from classic to contemporary films. Learning Outcomes:  1. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of topics and conventions related to classic and contemporary films. 2. Discuss those topics and conventions in relation to their diverse historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. 3. Produce well-reasoned written arguments about classic and contemporary films based on appropriate use of evidence.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Paul White

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: English

Course Attributes: Lower Division, S General Education, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic, UC-Humanities

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards an English Minor.

Physiological concepts and principles underlying human responses and adaptations to exercise stress. Included are selected methods and techniques of assessing physiological function in the laboratory setting.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Bruno Roseguini

Offered By: College of Health & Human Sciences

Department: Health and Kinesiology

Course Attributes: Upper Division

HIST 10400 - Introduction To The Modern World

Traces the expansion of Europe into the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The French Revolution, nationalism, and the development of western European states from the era of the Reformation to the present are studied.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Wijeyeratne, Nissanka S.

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department:  History

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR; S General Education S01; GTC-Humanistic-Artistic TC05; UC-Humanities UC05

Course Catalog: This course counts toward the Global Engineering Studies Minor and HTM International Studies Minor.

HIST 15100 - American History to 1877

A study of the development of American political, economic, and social institutions from the early explorations and colonial settlements through Reconstruction.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Trenton C Jones

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department:  History

Course Attributes: Credit By Exam, Lower Division, S General Education, Civics Literacy, Core Transfer Library, Dept Credit, UC-Humanities, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic

Course Catalog   

HIST 35100 - The Second World War

A study of the diplomacy, economic mobilization, and military operations of World War II, 1939-1945.
3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Randy Roberts

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: History

Course Attributes: Upper Division, M World History, S General Education, LA Hist European, LA Global Perspectives, LA Hist United States, S Language & Culture, UC-Humanities, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic

Course Catalog: This course counts towards a Global Liberal Arts Studies Minor, a History Minor, and a Military Science and Leadership Minor.

MGMT 21200 - Business Accounting

The two primary objectives are to teach the skills to produce financial information-to send the relevant signals to decision makers; and to teach the skills to interpret the financial report-to recieve the signals. To meet these objectives the students will gain an understnading of the reasoning behind the processes used to record financial infromation and the manner in which it is reported to external decision makers; gain an understanding of the four basic statements; and an understanding of the importance of financial statement information in interpreting the performance of organizations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department:  School of Management

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR

Course Catalog: This course is exclusively for non-Daniels School of Business students and counts toward the Accounting Minor, Farm Management Minor, Food and Agribusiness Management Minor, Management Minor, Real Estate Minor, and Sustainable Food and Farming Systems Minor

MGMT 23500 - Introduction To Organizational Computing

People and organizations, decision-making, information systems, telecommunications, desktop systems, integration tools, collaboration and groupware, multimedia, authoring multimedia documents, emerging technologies. May not be taken for credit by Computer Science majors.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Marta Crowe

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department: School of Management

Course Attributes: TBD

Course Catalog - This course applies to the following minors and certificates: Applications in Data Science Certificate, Computer and Information Technology Minor, Data Driven Agriculture Minor, and Digital Humanities Certificate.

MGMT 304 - Introduction To Financial Management

Introductory course providing a foundation in corporate finance and covering topics such as: discounted cash flow valuation, bond valuation, equity valuation, option valuation, factors influencing a firm’s cost of capital, and international finance issues.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Phillip Baeza

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department: School of Management

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR - Students with majors in the Daniels School of Business cannot take this course.

Course Catalog - This course applies to the following minors and certificates: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate, Finance Minor, Innovation and Transformational Change Minor, Management Minor, and Real Estate Minor.

MGMT 31000 - Financial Management

Management of the financial affairs of the industrial enterprise. Working capital management, current asset management, capital budgeting, stock and bond valuation, and capital structure decisions.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Fabrício d'Almeida

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Intr

Department: School of Management

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR

Only students with a major in the Daniels School of Business can register for this class through TBD. Any remaining spaces will be released on TBD. 

Cannot be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
- Accounting Undecided (ACCT-UND)
- Economics Undecided (ECON-UND)
- Management Undecided(MGMT-UND)

OBHR 33000 - Intro to Org Behavior

This course investiages the impact that individuals, groups, and organizatioonal structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization's effectiveness.Attention is given to such topics as motivation, leadership, group processes, organizational structure, technological innovation, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on developing management skills and application of organizational behavior theories.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Woehler, Meredith L.

Offered By: School of Mgmt Adm & Instr

Department:  School of Management

Course Attributes: Upper Divison UPPR

As applications of data science permeate more aspects of our lives, new and important ethical issues are arising. However, especially because we are entering uncharted territory, reasoning clearly about the ethical implications of data science isn’t easy. This course provides students with the tools for doing so, including a conceptual framework for ethical reasoning in professional settings, as well as procedure for case-study analysis that allows students to practice employing this conceptual framework. Together, these components help prepare students to be. Ethical professionals and responsible global citizens.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Vrabely, Alex T.

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Philosophy

Course Attributes: Lower Divison LOWR, GTC-Science, Tech & Society TC08, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate, Digital Natural Resources Minor, Philosophy Minor, and Science and Technology Studies Certificate.

PHIL 28000 - Ethics And Animals

An exploration through the study of major historical and contemporary philosophical writings of basic moral issues as they apply to our treatment of animals. Rational understanding of the general philosophical problems raised by practices such as experimentation on animals or meat-eating will be emphasized.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Philosophy

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, GTC-Humanistic-Artistic TC05, UC-Humanities UC05

This course introduces the student to the roles that modern weapons systems play in contemporary international relations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: TBD

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Political Science

Course Attributes: Lower Division LOWR, S General Education S01, GTC-Science, Tech & Society TC08, UC-Science, Tech & Society UC08

Course Catalog - This course counts toward the following certificates and minors: Advanced Global Technology Minor, Cornerstone Certificate, Military Science and Leadership Minor, Public Policy Certificate, and Science and Technology Studies Certificate.

POL 32700 - Global Green Politics

Analysis and assessment of the nature of global environmentalism, its connections with other new social movements, and its impact on domestic and international politics worldwide, with particular attention to green political parties and nongovernmental organizations.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Walker, Christina P.

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts & Instr

Department:  Political Science

Course Attributes: S General Education S01, GTC-Social-Behavioral TC06, UC-Behavioral/Social Science UC06, Upper Divison UPPR

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate ,  Engineering and Public Policy Minor ,  Environmental Politics and Policy Minor ,  Global Liberal Arts Studies Minor ,  Human Rights Studies Minor ,  Innovation and Transformational Change Minor ,  Public Policy Certificate ,  Science and Technology Studies Certificate , and  Sustainable Engineering Minor.

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology

Introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, covering particularly the topics of personality, intelligence, abnormal behavior, attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking. As part of their learning experience, students participate in psychological experiments.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Hollich, George

Offered By: College of Health & Human Sci & Instr

Department: Psychological Sciences

Course Attributes: Credit by Exam, Core Transfer Library, Lower Divison, S General Education, GTC-Social-Behavioral, UC-Behavior/Social Sciences

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Psychology Minor.

SOC 10000 - Introductory Sociology

A survey course designed to introduce students to the scene of human society. Fundamental concepts, description, and analysis of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions, and social change.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Rudel, Dan

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Sociology

Course Attributes: Credit by Exam, Core Transfer Library, Justice-Eqty-Divrsty-Inclusion, Lower Divison, S General Education, GTC-Social-Behavioral, UC-Behavior/Social Science

Course Catalog: This course counts towards a Sociology Minor.

SOC 32400 - Criminology

(CRJU 32400) Nature and cause of crime; methods of dealing with adult and juvenile offenders, consideration of present programs for the social treatment of crime in the light of needed changes.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Pawson, Mark-Paul

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Sociology

Course Attributes: S General Education, Upper Division

Course Catalog:  This course counts towards a Sociology Minor, Forensic Sciences Minor, and  Law and Society Minor.

SOC 41900 - Sociology of Law

Provides an overview of American legal thought and legal processes. Major topics include definitions of law; anthropological studies of law; origin and development of law; jurisprudence; police behavior; lawyers and courts; deterrent and labeling effects of legal sanctions.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Beth Hoffmann

Offered By: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Sociology

Course Attributes: S General Education, Upper Division

Course Catalog -  This course counts towards a Cornerstone Certificate, Forensic Sciences Minor, Human Rights Studies Minor, and Law and Society Minor.

STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods

Introduction to statistical methods with applications to diverse fields. Emphasis on understanding and interpreting standard techniques. Data analysis for one and several variables, design of samples and experiments, basic probability, sampling distribution, confidence intervals and significance tests for means and proportions, correlation and regression. Software is used throughout.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Munson, Christina E.

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Statistics

Course Attributes: GTC-Information Literacy TC07, UC-Information Literacy UC02, Upper Division UPPR

Course Catalog - This course applies to the following minors and certificates: Applications in Data Science Certificate, Biotechnology Minor, Data Driven Agriculture Minor, and more.

STAT 35000 - Introduction to Statistics

This course provides a data-oriented introduction to applied statistics, covering exploratory data analysis, experimental design, probability distributions, simulation, sampling distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem. Students will learn the fundamentals of statistical inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for population means, paired and independent comparisons of means, analysis of variance, and regression. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with statistical software and is primarily intended for students majoring in the mathematical sciences. Prerequisite: two semesters of college calculus.

3.000 Credit hours

Instructor: Timothy Reese

Offered By: College of Science

Department: Statistics

Course Attributes: Upper Division UPPR