NSU Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    May 11, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order by subject code (prefix).

Courses numbered less than 100 are considered developmental and do not count as credit toward graduation. These courses serve as preparation for college level courses and are required prerequisites for math and English courses. They must be completed in the first 30 attempted credit hours. Placement in these courses is based on ACT, SAT, or standardized test scores. They are self-support courses and charged at that tuition rate.

Freshmen and sophomores may take courses numbered 100 and 200 providing that the necessary prerequisites have been completed. Courses numbered 300 and 400 are normally junior and senior level but might be taken by sophomores if the necessary prerequisites have been met. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are entry- level graduate courses offered in conjunction with the undergraduate-level course. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll for the course at the 500 or 600 level must secure permission from the Graduate School. Courses numbered 700 are open to graduate students only.

Pre-requisites: Some classes have pre-requisites which must be met before enrolling in the class. This can consist of passing grades in specific courses, minimum scores on placement exams, a specified class level or admission to a particular program. It has been determined by the disciplines that these pre-requisites are necessary to prepare the student for enrollment. Specific course pre-requisite overrides require approval of department chair or dean. Pre-requisites are listed in the course description for each class.

Credits are semester hours. Asterisk (*) indicates that the course is not offered every year.

 

German

  
  • GER 453 - Survey of German Literature I


    Main currents of German literature from the earliest times to the age of Goethe. 3 credits



  
  • GER 454 - Survey of German Literature II


    The main currents of German literature from Romanticism to the present. 3 credits



  
  • GER 455 - German Film


    An exploration of German film from its inception to the present, with research and discussion of the interrelationship between film and historical experience. 3 credits



  
  • GER 460 - Study and Travel Abroad


    Designed for students who wish to complement travel in a German-speaking country with a formal plan of study. Number of credits determined by level and performance expectancy. Students must present for approval an outline of a proposed study/travel project. 1-12 credits



  
  • GER 490 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 3 credits



  
  • GER 491 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • GER 492 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 2-3 credits



  
  • GER 494 - Internship


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-6 credits



  
  • GER 540 - Germans from Russia History


    Students will explore the various colonies founded by the German in Russia; the factors that contributed to their migration; their culture, society, and language; what became of these colonies after the privileges granted to the Germans-from-Russia were revoked; the history and significance of Germans-from-Russia settlement in North America; and the heritage informing Germans-from-Russia population in the United States today. 3 credits



  
  • GER 550 - German from Russia Documents


    Students will explore the various German-language materials and documents available for the study of German-from-Russia history and culture, and learn and implement methods for deciphering, transcribing, and translating authentic documents for eventual incorporation into research projects. 3 credits



  
  • GER 560 - Germans from Russia Research


    Students will undertake and execute a research project in the area of Germans-from-Russia studies that makes effective scholarly use of German-language primary documents ranging from letters and diaries to historical records, newspapers, and/or cultural materials. Prerequisite: GER 540  and GER 550   3 credits




History

  
  • HIST 111 - World Civilization I


    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world to 1500. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 112 - World Civilization II


    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world since 1500. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 121 - Western Civilization I


    Surveys the evolution of western Civilization from its beginnings into the Reformation and religious wars. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 122 - Western Civilization II


    Surveys the development of western civilization from the Reformation era to the present. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 151 - United States History I


    Surveys the background and development of the United States from its colonial origins to the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 152 - United States History II


    Surveys development of the United States since the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 191 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 192 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 240 - Introduction to Public History and Cultural Resources


    Introduces history students to the content, methods, and career opportunities in the fields of historic preservation, museum studies, archives, public policy, and historical editing and publishing. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 256 - World History


    A thematic and comparative approach to world history, beginning with the rise of the Mongols in the thirteenth century, and ending with globalization in the late twentieth century. Trade diasporas, technology, disease and imperialism are the major themes addressed. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 291 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 311 - Chinese History


    A survey of Chinese history to 1840. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 312 - History of Modern Asia


    Focuses on the history of modern Chinese and Japanese civilizations. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 313 - History of the Middle East


    Surveys the history of the Middle East from Muhammad to the present, emphasizing the political development of the last 200 years. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 314 - History of Modern Japan


    This course examines social, cultural, political, and economic transformations and continuities in Japan since 1800.  Major topics include the Tokugawa Shogunate, the Meiji Restoration, the Russo-Japanese War, the American occupation, and the period of high economic growth. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 315 - Modern Korea


    This course examines social, cultural, political and economic transformations and continuities in Korea since 1800.  This time period will be divided into three eras: the Choson Dynasty, the era of Japanese colonialism, and the period of north/south division. Major themes include imperialism, nationalism, gender, and industrialization. Specific topics include the yangban, military comfort women, the Korean War, and the contemporary political tensions in the greater East Asia region. Textual and audio/visual materials will illuminate the varied experiences of Koreans with modernity. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 316 - Pre-Modern Japan


    This course examines social, cultural, political, and economic transformations and continuities in Japan from prehistoric times to 1800. Major topics include the formation of the Yamato state, Buddhism, Heian literature, samurai class formation, the Warring States period, and Tokugawa era social transformations. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 326 - Renaissance and Reformation


    A study of the Major European political powers in the 14th-16th centuries. The course will examine the dramatic changes in politics, society, religion, economics and world view occasioned by the phenomena known as the Renaissance and the Reformation. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 329 - French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789 to 1815


    A study of the major changes in the European political powers due to the French Revolution and the emergence of Napoleon. The effects of the Congress of Vienna will also be evaluated. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 330 - Nineteenth Century European History


    A study of developments in Western Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of the Great War. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 341 - English History to 1688


    Presents English History from the earliest times through the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 352 - Revolution and Early National United States


    Causes of the American Revolution, War for Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention of 1787, establishment of the Federal Union and early years of the Republic. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 358 - The United States Since 1941


    Social, economic and political change. The consequences, domestic and foreign, of global power and rising affluence. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 360 - Antebellum America and the Civil War


    A survey of antebellum America emphasizing the West, factories and reform, slavery, and the Civil War. Course not offered every year. Prerequisite: HIST 151  3 credits



  
  • HIST 361 - The United States During the 1960s


    This course examines American politics, foreign affairs, civil unrest, and the popular culture during the 1960s. Course not offered every year. Prerequisite: HIST 152  3 credits



  
  • HIST 363 - The United States from 1890-1940


    This course examines the social, political, and economic history of America from 1890-1940. Prerequisite: HIST 152  3 credits



  
  • HIST 365 - Cold War


    This course examines America during the Cold War. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian


    Presents history and culture of North American Indians from before white contact to the present, emphasizing regional Dakota cultures. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 369 - Modern American Indian History and Culture


    A survey of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the Indian peoples of North America from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 379 - Environmental History of the United States


    Examines the relationship between the natural environment and the historical movements of humans by tracing U.S. environmental changes, beginning with the activities of the Native American peoples through the Euro-American presence to the Cold War era. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 391 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HIST 413 - Ancient Israel


    A survey of Hebrew history from the time of the patriarchs to the time of the Great Diaspora. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 420 - Contemporary Europe


    Presents the history, politics, and culture of Europe from approximately 1890 to the present. Prerequisite: HIST 122  3 credits



  
  • HIST 422 - Ancient Rome


    A survey of Roman History from its beginnings through the reign of Constantine. Course not offered every year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 424 - Early Church


    This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine. Course not offered every year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 425 - Medieval Europe


    Examines the history of Western Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance and emphasizes religious, political, economic, and social developments. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 440 - Ancient Greece


    A survey of Greek history from its beginning through the Hellensistic Age. Course not offered each year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 443 - History of Russia Under Tsars


    Examines the history of Russia to approximately 1917, including the development of the Russian land and character, the growth of the tsarist autocracy, reform and revolutionary movements, and the cultural heritage of imperial Russia. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 444 - History of Modern Russia


    Presents the history of Russia form the mid-nineteenth century through Communist period in the twentieth century, including politics, foreign policy, economy, social and political reform, revolutionary movements, art, music, science, and literature. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 450 - American Colonial History


    Provides an in-depth look at the English colonies in America, emphasizing how and why they were founded, and tracing their growth and development through the revolutionary period. Prerequisite: HIST 151  3 credits



  
  • HIST 459 - Vietnam War, 1945-1975


    A survey of the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975 emphasizing both American and Vietnamese perspectives. Course not offered every year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 460 - American Military History


    Examines the origins and development of military institutions, traditions, tactics, and practices in the United States from 1775 to the present, including the relation between the armed forces and other government agencies. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 464 - 20th Century Frontier


    Examines the trans-Mississippi West, emphasizing twentieth-century federal influence and regulation, shifting demographics, business and capitalism, plus the relationship between racial and ethnic groups. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 470 - History of World War II


    Study of the war from a political, military, social, and economic point of view. American or European emphasis dependent upon instructor. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 476 - History of South Dakota


    Examines the history of South Dakota’s physical environment, Native American presence, European settlement, economic developments, political institutions, and social life. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 480 - Historical Methods and Historiography


    Introduces the problems, materials, and techniques of historical and writing, explains the larger meaning and directions of history, and examines major schools of historical thought. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 481 - Material Culture Studies


    Provides students with an overview of material culture studies - how artifacts and other material evidence of the past can be used as primary sources to teach history and historical methods. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 483 - Museums and Archives


    Provides students with an overview of the purposes, function, and history of museums and their role in society. The course will cover both practical skills and theoretical issues and will expose students to a broad range of museum and archive types and career opportunities. Ethical issues of museum and non-profit organization management will also be emphasized. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 485 - History of Modern Genocide


    This course examines the origins, evolution, consequences, and efforts to understand one of the most troubling aspects of the modern world: state-sponsored or sanctioned mass murder. Case studies include, but are not limited to, the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and atrocities against the Roma; war-time violence by the German and Japanese militaries; Communist-inspired killings, focusing on the Soviet Union and Cambodia; ethnic-cleansing in the Balkans; and Genocide in Rwanda. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 490 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 491 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 492 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • HIST 494 - Internship


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-12 credits



  
  • HIST 591 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 592 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in specified field. course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • HIST 780 - Historiography and Historical Problems


    Development of historical writing; methods and materials of historical research; theories of history. Required of all graduate students whose academic field is history. 2 credits




Health

  
  • HLTH 100 - Wellness for Life


    This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors. (2018-19 academic year course taught as WEL 100.) Co-requisite: HLTH 100L   1 credit



  
  • HLTH 100L - Wellness Lab


    This laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in HLTH 100  lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness. (2018-19 academic year course taught as WEL 100L.) Co-requisite: HLTH 100   1 credit



  
  • HLTH 103 - Personal Health


    The dynamics of health in modern life in a rapidly changing world; modern concepts of health, disease, and longevity; current medical findings relative to emotional health, human sexuality, family planning, disease control, environmental health, and quackery are included. 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 240 - Health and Fitness for Older Adults


    This course is designed to prepare students to understand the importance of lifelong health and fitness, especially for the older adult. The student will be prepared to design and implement health and fitness programs which will enable the older adult to remain independent and functional as long as possible. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 251 - First Aid and CPR


    First aid instruction meeting the requirements of the American Red Cross responding to emergencies standard first aid course is given. Safety in everyday living is emphasized, with special consideration given to the kindergarten and elementary school levels. 1 credit



  
  • HLTH 291 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 320 - Community Health


    This course presents the structural organization, functional roles, and political foundations of public and private health agencies relative to community health. The roles and responsibilities of community health educators and professional associations/career opportunities receive particular attention. Prerequisite: HLTH 100  or HLTH 103   3 credits



  
  • HLTH 321 - K-8 Methods of Teaching Health


    In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry for K-8 health education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state/national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 health; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 health; and to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-life situations and experiences. Junior Class Standing 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 391 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 392 - Topics


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 400 - Elements of Health


    Discusses the scientific foundation of health and the role of behavior in advancing individual levels of health. Focus of the course will be on principles of disease prevention in understanding basic elements of accident prevention, substance abuse, nutrition, mental health, family, planning, infection control, chronic disease prevention, sexually transmitted diseases and organization of health services as they relate to the education of children and adolescents. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 420 - K-12 Methods of Health Instruction


    Curriculum content at elementary and secondary levels. Methods of presentation including direct, correlated, and integrated health instruction. Organization of health and safety education. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 422 - Nutrition


    This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education. Advanced students will examine theories and resources of nutrition education, as well as design, implement, and evaluate models of nutrition education as part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions in schools, community, worksite, and medical care settings. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 491 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 492 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 522 - Nutrition


    This course will address concepts and skills related to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives and strategies by health education specialists in school, community, worksite, and medical care settings. The course will emphasize health education theories, models, and resources for nutrition education as a part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 591 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 593 - Workshop


    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits



  
  • HLTH 770 - Perspectives in Health Promotion and Education


    An overview of the history and philosophy of public health as it relates to current health practices in health promotion and education. Model building and the application of health promotion theory will be examined in relation to current health problems. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 791 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits




Honors

  
  • HON 190 - Honors Leadership Seminar


    Honors Leadership Seminar is designed to help students determine their strengths, develop their leadership skills, and set academic goals. Students will explore opportunities to grow through engagement on campus, in the community, and globally. 1 credit



  
  • HON 263 - Special Problems in Service Learning


    Honors students with the supervision of the honor’s director arrange for special learning/service experiences with community organizations. 1 credit



  
  • HON 290 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • HON 390 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • HON 391 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-5 credits



  
  • HON 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship


    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-12 credits




Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDL 091 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. Grade assigned S/U. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 092 - Topics


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Grade assigned S/U. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 101 - University Success Course


    This class focuses on the skills needed to complete a bachelor’s degree including notetaking, textbook reading, test taking skills for essay and multiple choice exams, library skills and study habits. Time management and university resources will also be included. Personal responsibility for the student’s education is stressed. 1 credit



  
  • IDL 190 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 191 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 192 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 0-3 credits



  
  • IDL 201 - Advanced Academic Skills


    This course is designed to further develop learning, academic and test-taking skills that are related to successful academic performance. In particular it focuses on improving reading and writing skills for academically at-risk students and reviews relevant materials for other courses. Required for students with ACT scores courses. Required for students with ACT scores the COMPASS exam in their sophomore year. 2 credits



 

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