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Infrequently offered courses
BIOL 225 Vertebrate Natural History
A lecture and laboratory course on natural history, taxonomy and ecological relationships of vertebrate animals. Field collections, identification and preservation of specimens will be an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.
BIOL 355 Invertebrate Biology
A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the morphology, taxonomy, evolution, physiology and ecology of free living invertebrates (exclusive of insects). Labs include field trips and sampling of local fauna. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.
BIOL 374 Plant Structure
Lectures and laboratory studies of the anatomy and morphology of vascular plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
BIOL 376 Plant Systematics
A lecture, field and laboratory study of the fundamentals of plant relationship, identification and classification based on local flora and the extensive resources of the College herbarium. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.
BIOL 381 Vertebrate Embryology
A lecture and laboratory course in developmental biology. A descriptive terminology for normal development of vertebrates is first established. Then, experimental techniques and causal relationships are considered. Prerequisite: BIOL 121, BIOL 244 and Instructor’s consent.
BUAD 201 Introduction to Accounting
This course introduces students to the concepts and uses of both financial and managerial accounting. It concentrates on user needs and decision making. The course is a requirement for Business Administration minors and may be taken by non-business students as an elective. Students who have taken BUAD 205 cannot take BUAD 201 for credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
BUAD 256 Personal Finance
Introduction to the basic financial and economic decisions made by nearly all individuals and families over the course of a lifetime. Includes some basic keys to investing wisely, purchasing a home, buying the appropriate amount of insurance, obtaining credit, managing your payment account and planning for future financial security. Although open to students majoring in business, this course may not be counted as an advanced requirement in the business administration major. Prerequisite: MATH 114 or 115 and sophomore standing.
BUAD 486 Small Business Ventures
This course focuses on the creation, assessment, growth, development and operation of new and emerging small business ventures. Students will deal with a complete business plan, assessment of opportunities and the preparation, planning and operation of entrepreneurial start-ups. Prerequisites: BUAD 206 or BUAD 315, BUAD 230, BUAD 270, BUAD 350 and senior standing or Instructor’s consent.
CHEM 216 Organic Chemistry
The course includes a review of chemical fundamentals, reactions of organic functional groups, an introduction to spectroscopic methods of structure determination and basic biochemistry. Selected synthesis and mechanisms are developed to the extent that students have a basic understanding of these areas. The course is designed for medical technologists and students in the life sciences for whom a one-semester course is desirable. Note: CHEM 216 does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 222. Prerequisite: CHEM 107.
COME 323 Nonverbal Communication
An examination of theory and research in several non-linguistic codes and the effects on human communication behavior. Topic areas covered include: touch, movement, space, vocal characteristics, tije and appearance. Prerequisite: COME 122.
CSCI 210 COBOL Programming
This course covers introductory, intermediate and advanced topics in the COBOL language. Structured programming and top-down design are emphasized. Student teams are responsible for the development of information requirements, data structures, report layouts, processing logic, logic representation and external and internal documentation. Prerequisite: CSCI 205.
EDUC 276 The Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (2 Credits)
This course will focus on those systems central to the success of early childhood programs. The course will address issues such as classroom environment, selection of furnishings and instructional materials, conflict management, parental and family involvement, assessment and diagnostic strategies, use of community resources and social services, state and federal regulations and professional development, memberships and advocacy. Prerequisite: acceptance into Teacher Education.
EDUC 300 Teaching in a Developing Country
Prospective teachers seeking elementary or secondary certification will study and teach in a developing country. During spring break students and the instructor travel to Belize, St. Vincent or St. Lucia, to teach a prescribed curriculum in that country’s schools and to tour the country, exploring the education system, culture, history, religion, ecology, geography and tourism of the country. Prior to departure, students prepare lessons to be taught. Upon returning students create a portfolio of study on the country visited, to be used in their own future teaching assignments.
EDUC 340 Education and World Development – GS 11
Education is a global phenomenon, valued by both the individual (private benefit) and countries (social benefit). It has been considered to be a key element in the process of development. This course examines the meaning of education and development and explores the complex relationship between them. It examines the philosophical bases for educational priorities and studies some of the policies and practices of both industrialized and less-industrialized countries. It explores the interrelationship between the educational policies and practices of developing countries and their economic, cultural, ideological and political development.
EDUC 348 Deaf Culture and Sign Language in America I (2 Credits)
This course is designed to increase awareness of characteristics of the deaf community as well as provide beginning skills in sign language. This course provides an introduction to historical, educational and psycho social issues, family concerns, language and cognitive development of the deaf, social organization, resources, publications and technology and the deaf.
EDUC 349 Deaf Culture and Sign Language in America II (2 Credits)
This course is designed to further develop an understanding of the components of deaf culture and improve techniques, fluency and usage of sign language models. Graduate students will be required to prepare a project appropriate for their individual areas in the field of education. Prerequisite: Deaf Culture I.
ENGL 356 The Postcolonial Novel – GS 11
This course studies literature of the 20th century coming from countries that have emerged only recently from colonial domination. The Postcolonial Novel will: 1) explore this literature in the form of the contemporary novel; and 2) examine through selected novels, the continued effects of colonialism on the perceptions of the colonized peoples. The course will focus on novels from countries in regions that were formerly subject to the major colonial powers: Latin America/The Caribbean (Spain and the U.S.); Africa (England and France); the Philippines (Spain and the U.S.).
ESLI 060 Introduction to TOEFL (for Beginning and Elementary students only)
This course introduces students to the types of questions and strategies needed to prepare for the TOEFL test. Students review basic grammar, listening, reading and vocabulary.
CSCI 210 COBOL Programming
This course covers introductory, intermediate and advanced topics in the COBOL language. Structured programming and top-down design are emphasized. Student teams are responsible for the development of information requirements, data structures, report layouts, processing logic, logic representation and external and internal documentation. Prerequisite: CSCI 205.
EDUC 276 The Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (2 Credits)
This course will focus on those systems central to the success of early childhood
programs. The course will address issues such as classroom environment, selection of furnishings and instructional materials, conflict management, parental and family involvement, assessment and diagnostic strategies, use of community resources and social services, state and federal regulations and professional development, memberships and advocacy. Prerequisite: acceptance into Teacher Education.
EDUC 300 Teaching in a Developing Country
Prospective teachers seeking elementary or secondary certification will study and teach in a developing country. During spring break students and the instructor travel to Belize, St. Vincent or St. Lucia, to teach a prescribed curriculum in that country’s schools and to tour the country, exploring the education system, culture, history, religion, ecology, geography and tourism of the country. Prior to departure, students prepare lessons to be taught. Upon returning students create a portfolio of study on the country visited, to be used in their own future teaching assignments.
EDUC 340 Education and World Development – GS 11
Education is a global phenomenon, valued by both the individual (private benefit) and countries (social benefit). It has been considered to be a key element in the process of development. This course examines the meaning of education and development and explores the complex relationship between them. It examines the philosophical bases for educational priorities and studies some of the policies and practices of both industrialized and less-industrialized countries. It explores the interrelationship between the educational policies and practices of developing countries and their economic, cultural, ideological and political development.
EDUC 348 Deaf Culture and Sign Language in America I (2 Credits)
This course is designed to increase awareness of characteristics of the deaf community as well as provide beginning skills in sign language. This course provides an introduction to historical, educational and psycho social issues, family concerns, language and cognitive development of the deaf, social organization, resources, publications and technology and the deaf.
EDUC 349 Deaf Culture and Sign Language in America II (2 Credits)
This course is designed to further develop an understanding of the components of deaf culture and improve techniques, fluency and usage of sign language models. Graduate students will be required to prepare a project appropriate for their individual areas in the field of education. Prerequisite: Deaf Culture I.
ENGL 356 The Postcolonial Novel – GS 11
This course studies literature of the 20th century coming from countries that have emerged only recently from colonial domination. The Postcolonial Novel will: 1) explore this literature in the form of the contemporary novel; and 2) examine through selected novels, the continued effects of colonialism on the perceptions of the colonized peoples. The course will focus on novels from countries in regions that were formerly subject to the major colonial powers: Latin America/The Caribbean (Spain and the U.S.); Africa (England and France); the Philippines (Spain and the U.S.).
ESLI 060 Introduction to TOEFL (for Beginning and Elementary students only)
This course introduces students to the types of questions and strategies needed to prepare for the TOEFL test. Students review basic grammar, listening, reading and vocabulary.
ESLI 062 TOEFL (for Intermediate and Advanced level students)
This course helps students prepare for the TOEFL test. Students learn and practice test taking strategies as well as listening, grammar, reading and vocabulary skills in a format similar to that of an actual TOEFL exam. Also taught are practical skills associated with word processing, email and various software programs for learning English.
GEOG 120 Physical Geography – GS 4
This course addresses the spatial dimensions of our planet, including energy transfer, air, water, weather and climate, landforms, vegetation and soils. Understanding of the interrelationships between these earth systems – and of human interaction with them – is key to forming an integrated understanding of the physical landscape and its significance to humankind. The course addresses issues of the environment and of natural hazards and includes a substantial laboratory component.
GEOL 240 Tectonics
This course explores the processes and products of plate tectonics. Emphasis is
placed on comparison of the geologic record of ancient tectonic systems to modern, active tectonic environments. Includes lectures, discussions, labs and field trips. Prerequisite:GEOL 105.
GEOL 354 Field Geology of Costa Rica
This course provides an extended field experience for geology majors. Includes 2-3 weeks of travel and study of the geology and natural history of Costa Rica. The course focuses on plate tectonic processes, active volcanism and sedimentary environments in a modern geologically-active region. Special emphasis is placed on careful observation, description and interpretation of geologic phenomena. The trip takes place during winter break. Includes weekly meeting during the fall semester, lectures, discussion and exams. Prerequisite: GEOL 105 and Instructor’s consent.
HIST 366 Modern Indian History: India and the Raj
This course examines the history of India during the 19th and 20th centuries, with an emphasis on political and social developments. It covers the height of British colonial rule in India and the subsequent development of an Indian nationalist movement which culminated in independence in 1947. It also looks at Hindu and Muslim social reform movements which flowered during the colonial period and which were due in part to the ideas introduced by British rule and education. The course concludes by examining how India has functioned as a democracy since independence and looks at the schisms – religious, social and economic which threaten the continued existence of democracy in India today.
LEAD 350 Leadership in Modern Mass Movements
This course will examine both the theory and practice of leadership within the context of mass movements. These include religious movements, movements of social or environmental concerns and nationalist movements from all regions of the world throughout the modern era. This course will seek to answer three questions in order to highlight and fully understand the significance of leadership in each of these movements. First, although leadership styles tend to differ according to doctrine and aspiration, what characteristics do all leaders of mass movements share? Second, why do individuals join and/or support mass movements? Third, how do leaders of mass movements motivate their followers? Prerequisite: LEAD 200.
LEAD 360 Gender and Leadership
Gender and Leadership examines a number of questions regarding the relationship of gender and leadership in different contexts: business, the political arena and social movements. The course will address several questions, e.g. the role of gender in the emergence of leaders, the role of gender in the evaluation of leaders, the role of gender in explaining different leadership styles and the role that gender plays in the success or failure of leaders. The course will examine the theoretical literature on gender and its relationship to leadership from a number of disciplinary perspectives – Communications, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. In addition, the course will also use case studies in order to determine the importance of gender and leadership in specific circumstances. Prerequisites: LEAD 200 or sophomore standing.
MUSI 315 Introduction to Opera – GS 10
This course is designed to meet the needs and interests of the general student rather than the music major. The class will view selected operas on videotape and study the development of opera from Monteverdi to the present, exploring the opera as a social and cultural phenomenon and as an expression of national musical styles. The course attempts to make the student aware not only of the history of opera in its many forms, but also to appreciate the extent to which modern music, including popular musical drama, is indebted to the success and popularity of opera. Since opera includes universal human themes such as ambition, revenge, betrayal, sacrifice, love and death, the course also has a values dimension. Note: Course not open to music majors.
NSCI 333 Issues in World Technology – GS 11
The course focuses on three aspects of the development and use of technology. Initially the course investigates the relationship between social structure and the development of technology. One example studied is the effect of the Industrial Revolution upon society in the U.S. The second portion of the course is devoted to understanding the scientific principles that are the basis for continued development of current and future technological applications. The final segment of the course examines the environmental consequences of our previous use of technology and explores the possible future effects of continued technological growth upon the global environment. The global effects of technological expansion in both developed and developing countries is explored. The course does not satisfy GS 11 for majors in Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics.
NSCI 344 Issues in Science
An in-depth approach to major issues confronting contemporary science. Topics and instructors may change from one semester to the next, but an emphasis is placed on achieving a scientific perspective within the larger context of society, culture, history and other disciplines. Scientific assumptions, methodologies and conclusions are compared with those used by other disciplines and by the nonscientist in confronting issues.
PHIL 105 Critical Thinking
This course is designed to help students develop and sharpen valuable cognitive and analytical skills. Critical thinking involves evaluating and analytical skills. The course focuses on developing habits of reasonableness and objectivity, identifying fallacies, writing argumentatively and analyzing inductive and deductive arguments. These skills will be applied to real-life cases in such fields as business, law, politics and ethics. The course does not fulfill requirements for a major or a minor in philosophy.
PHIL 325 Ethics: International Issues – GS 11
This course considers a number of important international issues from an ethical perspective. These include such topics as war, human rights, world hunger, environmental deterioration and the activities of multinational corporations, particularly in the developing world. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester.
PHIL 346 Philosophy of Human Rights
This course provides a focused study of the concept of universal human rights along with various issues in the human rights movement. First, the course surveys the origins of human rights in the natural rights tradition; next, it explores the analysis of the concept and justification of human rights; then it considers challenges to human rights from the perspectives of ethical and cultural relativism; finally, it addresses the application of human rights to particular cultures and the role of international human rights organizations. Prerequisite: PHIL 120. Spring semester, alternate years.
PHIL 360 Philosophy of Science
A study of the philosophical aspects of the physical and biological sciences. Topics covered include historical as well as contemporary scientific developments and perspectives.
PHYS 101 Concepts of Physics – GS 4
An introduction to selected concepts and theories of physics, presenting their origin in connection with specific persons and events and their development into their present forms. Topics include the Copernican revolution, Newtonian dynamics, electromagnetic theory, the theory of relativity and the quantum theory of microscopic matter. Emphasis will be placed on concepts that have broad applications to phenomena of common experience. Presentation is by lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experiments. No mathematical background beyond high school algebra will be assumed. A student who has received credit for PHYS 111 or PHYS 121 may not take PHYS 101 for credit without the Registrar’s consent.
PHYS 341 Nuclear Physics
This course deals with the detailed structure of the atomic nucleus. Topics include: nuclear forces, nuclear reactions (fission, fusion and radioactive decay), and the quark structure of the proton and neutron. Prerequisite: PHYS 241 and MATH 233.
POLI 317 American Political Thought
This course examines the developments in political thought in the U.S. from the American Revolution to the present day. Particular attention will be paid to issues of political inclusion and exclusion on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, national origin and class. Changing attitudes in the relationship between individual liberty and majority rule will also be a dominant theme of the course, as well as the proper role of government in addressing social problems.
RELS 338 / ENGL 338 Religion and Literature
This course will examine the religious imagination – the capacity to imagine, or not to imagine, ultimate reality. The class will study theological texts that establish what a religious imagination might be and it will also study important literary works, both traditional and modern that exemplify forms of the religious imagination.
SOCI 245 Ethnography of Folklore
This course will focus on the study of folklore and myth. Topics covered will include the theory of archetypes, oral vs. literate cultures and ethnopoetics. Students will do extensive readings in Wisconsin folklore and will be expected to gather and transcribe stories from their own local folklore traditions. Normally offered Spring semester alternate years.
SOCI 246 Issues in Archeology
This course will explore how archaeologists search for clues about prehistoric lifeways and what their work means to current Americans -both Native Americans and those of other descent. At issue are the scientific study of past lifeways, archaeological recovery of ancient remains, Native Americans rights to recover their heritage, museum conservation as a means to preserve the past and the necessity for educated Americans to become informed before making value judgments on these issues. Classroom activities will include discussion, lecture, videotapes, artifact examination and guest speakers. Off campus opportunities will include museum visits, field site visits and optional work at selected sites.
SOCI 295 / PHLP 295 Colonialism and Religion in the Philippines
This course will examine the religions and cultures of the Philippines, looking specifically at the often ambivalent linkages between religion, Catholic missions and colonial rule. The seminar will begin by exploring aspects of the Spanish colonial period, including the diversity of indigenous religions, the role of Islam, the founding of Catholic missions, native responses to Christianity and the development of a baroque Catholic culture in Manila. This course will also examine the role of religion during U.S. colonial rule and conclude by considering the development of liberation theology in the Philippines.
SOCI 378 / LEAD 378 Leadership and Society
This course provides an in-depth and critical assessment of various approaches to the roles that power, authority, leadership and influence play in society. It studies the functioning of power in the social structure and contrasts that with the roles of authority and influence in culture. Leadership is studied in the links between structure and culture where values and institutions crucially intersect. The impact of leadership within various social institutions and across cultural, structural and individual levels of interaction is examined.
WOLT 207 Contemporary Latin American Literature and Culture – GS 7
An introduction to Latin American literature in its cultural context. Discussion and analysis of significant literary works and of historical and cultural issues that affect Latin American writing today. Includes such writers as Machado de Assis, Borges, Garcia Marquez, Carpentier, Fuentes, Cortazar and Paz.
WOLT 208 Spanish Life and Culture – GS 7
Panoramic view of the artistic and literary expression of the Spanish culture through the centuries. Special emphasis is given to the environment and the style of daily life as it is reflected in the classics, in order to ultimately arrive at an understanding of the circumstances, beliefs, problems, assumptions and ideals that gave character to the culture and shaped its historical development.
WOLT 210 Soviet Dissident Literature – GS 7
This course explores 20th century Soviet culture and society through readings of Soviet dissident literature. Besides a close reading of the literary texts, considerable attention is devoted to the history of the Soviet period, Soviet ideology, Russian culture in the former Soviet Union and abroad and contemporary Soviet society. Authors who may be studied include Zamiatin, Babel, Olesha, Solzhenitsyn, Bulgakov, Pasternak and Brovdsky.
WOLT 330 Contemporary French and Francophone Women Writers – GS 11
A critical comparison and assessment of postcolonial themes and issues reflected in French and Francophone (native Frenchspeaking) women’s literature in translation from France, Quebec, the Caribbean, the Middle East and West and North Africa. Does not count toward French major.
WOLT 352 French Civilization and Literature - GS 10
This course offers an in-depth look at the evolution of French civilization from its beginnings to the present by examining landmark achievements in the world of literature, philosophy, history and art such as “The Song of Roland,” Descartes’ “Discourse on Method,” Moliere’s “Tartuffe,” Burke’s “Essay on the French Revolution,” and de Toqueville’s “Democracy in America.” The course is organized around different chronological and thematic unities, including the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution and the Age of Romanticism
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