Infrequently offered courses

ACCT 201 (formerly 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 ACCT205 cannot take ACCT201 for credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

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 inverte¬brates. 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 relationships, identification and classification based on local flora and the extensive resources of the College herbarium. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.

BIOL 380 Plant Ecology
A lecture and laboratory course on the ecological relationships of plants and plant communities to their physical and chemical environments. Field studies and the laboratory provide firsthand knowledge of these communities in the De Pere area. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 or BIOL 180, BIOL 228, or consent of Instructor.

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.

BIOL 382 Vertebrate Reproduction
A lecture and laboratory course in which some anatomical, physiological and behavioral aspects of reproduction in the major vertebrate classes will be studied using a comparative approach. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.

BIOL 420 Evolution
This course is designed to integrate the student’s knowledge of the biological sciences. The course includes a study of the development of the theory of evolution, current evolutionary controversies and evolutionary topics of interest to those participating in the course. Course format is lecture, readings and discussion. Prerequisite: Knowledge of genetic and ecological principles, BIOL 244.

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. Prerequisite: BUAD 206 or BUAD 315, BUAD 230, BUAD 270, BUAD 350 and senior standing or Instructor’s consent.

CLAS 320 / ART 320 Classical Sculpture and Architecture
A survey of the Greco-Roman tradition in sculpture and architecture. The influence of these traditions is explored in the spatial arts of Europe and America.

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.

ECON 300 History of Economic Thought – GS 10
Study of the principal thinkers in economic philosophy. Topics include: Ancient and Medieval economic thought; mercantilism and the dawn of capitalism; the classical period; criticisms of classical economics; socialism; marginalism; the neoclassical period; institutionalism; John Maynard Keynes; the Austrian school; and the Chicago school. Readings from primary sources. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

ECON 320 Mathematical Economics
Limit, continuity and differentiability, matrices and determinants. Unconstrained and constrained optimization, first-and second-order derivatives, and comparative statics. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 131, ECON 252.

ECON 357 Economics of Globalization – GS 11
This course is an introduction to the economics behind globalization and is designed for non-economics majors. The course explores the historical development of international trade and finance. Examination of data will lead to the establishment of various economic theories to explain trade patterns and will cover theories ranging from those brought forth by Ricardo to those brought forth by new trade theorists such as Paul Krugman. The course will explore many of the contentious issues related to international trade and international finance and will consider the forces that drive increased economic integration. Not open to Economics or Business Administration majors.

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 psychosocial 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 1.

ENGL 356 Postcolonial Literature – 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 083 / CIE 334 Business Writing
Students develop skills in writing both business letters and college essays. Students practice writing unified, coherent, well-supported five-paragraph, college-style essays that incorporate a variety of styles and mature (complex) sentences. Students write weekly in-class timed essays and out¬of-class essays with two to three drafts each. Students prepare a resume and practice writing business letters.

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 350 Glacial and Quaternary Geology
An introduction to glacial process and environments. Emphasis is placed on the origin of landforms and landscapes produced by glaciations. Related topics covered in this course include Quaternary climate change eolian (wind) processes, river and lake systems, and periglacial processes. Includes lectures, discussion, laboratory 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 meetings 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.

HUMA 280 Japanese Culture and Society – GS 7
This interdisciplinary course provides students with a framework for understanding contemporary Japan. Students will examine a wide range of topics such as education, business, mass media, sports, family life, art, language and literature in relation to such major themes as hierarchical structure, group consciousness, emphasis on form and persistence of tradition in modern society. Lectures, discussion, audiovisual aids and readings in various disciplines will be part of the class.

MATH 106 Algebra and Functions 2 credits
Algebra, functions, mathematical models and graphing. This course is equivalent to the first half of MATH 114, but extended over a full semester. Successful completion of this course, together with successful completion of MATH 108, satisfies General Education Area 8 requirement. Completion of MATH 106 by itself does not satisfy General Studies Area 8. Prerequisite: Advanced algebra in high school, MATH 102, or consent.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 106 and MATH 114 or MATH 115. Students who successfully complete MATH 106 are expected to continue with MATH 108. A student who has received credit for MATH 114, 115, 124 or 131 may not take MATH 106 for credit without the registrar’s consent. Fall semester.

MATH 108 Functions and Finite Mathematics 2 credits
Exponential and logarithmic functions, mathematics of finance, systems of equations, matrices and probability. This course is equivalent to the second half of MATH 114. Successful completion of this course, together with successful completion of MATH 106, satisfies General Education Area 8 requirement. Completion of MATH 108 by itself does not satisfy General Education Area 8. Prerequisite: MATH 106.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 108 and MATH 114 or 115. A student who has received credit for MATH 124 or 131 may not take MATH 108 for credit without the registrar’s consent. Spring semester.

MATH 114 Algebra and Finite Mathematics – GS8
Topics include algebra, functions, mathematics of finance, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, probability and an introduction to graphing calculators. Prerequisite: Advanced algebra in high school or MATH 102.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 114 and MATH 115. A student who has received credit for MATH 124 or MATH 131 may not take MATH 114 for credit without the registrar’s consent. Fall and spring semesters.

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.

MATH 243 Multicultural Mathematics Ideas
This course examines the mathematical developments and systems of diverse peoples both past and present. Reasons for particular mathematical ideas or developments are examined in the context of the culture from which they emerged. Western mathematics and the mathematics of traditional peoples are examined, compared and contrasted. The historical development of mathematical ideas involving numbers, logic, spatial configuration and the organization of these ideas into systems or structures is explored. Prerequisite: Four years of college preparatory math in high school or MATH 114 or MATH 115.

NSCI 104 Great People in Science – GS 4
The development of scientific thought from the early Greek period to modern times will be covered. The primary emphasis will be on scientists as people, analysis of their contributions, and the significance of these in the development of scientific theories. Scientists such as Galileo, Newton, Einstein and Darwin will be discussed.

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 on 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 on 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 / PEAC 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 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 322 Electricity and Magnetism 2
Applications of time-varying fields and Maxwell’s equations, including the propagation of electromagnetic waves, radiation from accelerated charges, dipole radiation, radiation reaction and scalar diffraction theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 321. Alternate years.

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 260 Current Russian History
The course briefly examines the major political developments, the government, religion and socio-economic conditions of the pre-revolutionary period in order to illustrate that the pre-1917 experience was important to the shaping of the development of the Soviet State. It examines the nature of the Soviet system and evaluates the prospects for democracy in the countries emerging from the former USSR given their history and current social and economic conditions.

PSYC 333 Conditioning and Learning
This course investigates the physiological changes and cognitive processes that underlie learning. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning and other learning processes are addressed. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, SSCI 224 and sophomore standing.

RELS 268 Sexuality, Intimacy and God
What is the meaning and significance of sexuality and sex for human fulfillment? How are sexuality, sex, friendship and intimacy related? This course examines Christian scripture and tradition for major theological responses to these questions. Special emphasis is placed on contemporary discussions of the theological significance of embodiment and on the development of a spirituality that takes seriously the pivotal role sexuality plays in human experience and development. The course is interdisciplinary in nature as it draws upon and attempts to integrate the recent findings of psychology, sociology, anthropology and philosophy with current theological discussions. Specific issues addressed in the course include celibacy, marriage, homosexuality, carnal love, birth control, abortion, gender issues and sex and authority.

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.

RELS 347 / PEAC 347 Theology and the Concern for Justice
A critical survey of recent theological movements emerging out of non-traditional contexts that stress the theme of justice and liberation for the poor and oppressed, challenging the way Christians both experience and understand their faith. The course explores a variety of theological issues related to the problem of sociopolitical inequity. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 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.

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.