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On-Site Session 1: 7 January - 3 March
  

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On-Site Session 1: 7 January - 3 March

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I (3)
An introduction to the basic theory and techniques of contemporary financial accounting. The objective is to identify the fundamental principles of accounting, identify and analyze business transactions, prepare financial statements, and communicate this information to users with different needs. Topics include the accounting cycle, transactions, and the preparation of financial statements for single-owner business organizations that operate as service companies or merchandisers. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 220 or BMGT 220.
8953 A541 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Camp Foster
Faculty: Laraqui, Saad Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
ARTH 204 Film and American Culture Studies (3)
An introductory study of the relationship between film and American culture. The objective is to improve one's ability to understand a film's message and to expand one's cultural awareness. Discussion covers the way one of our most popular media portrays American culture and influences our interpretation of cultural issues. Various films, filmmaking issues, and representative filmmakers' work are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: AMST 204, ARTH 204, or HUMN 204.
8050 A341 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokota (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
ARTH 204 Film and American Culture Studies (3)
An introductory study of the relationship between film and American culture. The objective is to improve one's ability to understand a film's message and to expand one's cultural awareness. Discussion covers the way one of our most popular media portrays American culture and influences our interpretation of cultural issues. Various films, filmmaking issues, and representative filmmakers' work are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: AMST 204, ARTH 204, or HUMN 204.
7938 A441 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 W 1800-2100 Open Camp Humphreys
Faculty: Anthony-Van Orsdal, Anita M. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
ARTH 204 Film and American Culture Studies (3)
An introductory study of the relationship between film and American culture. The objective is to improve one's ability to understand a film's message and to expand one's cultural awareness. Discussion covers the way one of our most popular media portrays American culture and influences our interpretation of cultural issues. Various films, filmmaking issues, and representative filmmakers' work are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: AMST 204, ARTH 204, or HUMN 204.
8764 S341 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokota (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
ARTH 334 Understanding Movies (3)
(Formerly HUMN 334.) An analysis of one of the most important means of artistic expression of the 20th century. The goal is to acquire a deeper understanding of the aesthetic qualities of film by considering the stylistic elements of film as it has evolved throughout the century and weighing the special relationship between cinema and literature. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH 334, HUMN 334, or HUMN 498D.
8209 A541 07 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Kadena Air Base
Faculty: Scott, Cord A. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site
ASTD 158A Introduction to Korean Society (1)
(Formerly KORN 198A. Conducted in English. Not open to students who have completed KORN 105, ASTD 155, KORN 333, or ASTD 353.) An introduction to the major aspects of Korean culture. The cultural norms of Korea are compared to patterns of American culture. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ASTD 158A or KORN 198A.
9056 A441 28 Feb 26-08 Mar 26 Sa 0900-1630 Open K-16
Faculty: Concilus, Francis W. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 9-day hybrid class; meets on-site; meets Saturday, 28 Feb
BEHS 103 Technology in Contemporary Society (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the role of technology in contemporary society. The aim is to apply principles and concepts from a variety of social science disciplines (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology, and gerontology) to explore the influence of technology on society and the effect of technological change on our social lives, including our interpersonal relationships, work, culture, and society. Topics include the way technology changes relationships, the cumulative advantages and disadvantages associated with technology, digital natives versus digital immigrants, the pace of technological change, changes to the nature of how people learn and think, and the meaning of technology in society.
8051 A341 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BEHS 210 Introduction to Social Sciences (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of society. The objective is to use the combined perspectives of the different social science disciplines to better understand the nature of society. Topics include research methods, ethical considerations in research, and the relationships among the different social sciences. Discussion surveys a range of social sciences. An analysis of social phenomena that integrates insights from the social sciences is also presented. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 201 or BEHS 210.
8052 A341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Yokosuka Naval Base
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Iwakuni
BEHS 210 Introduction to Social Sciences (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of society. The objective is to use the combined perspectives of the different social science disciplines to better understand the nature of society. Topics include research methods, ethical considerations in research, and the relationships among the different social sciences. Discussion surveys a range of social sciences. An analysis of social phenomena that integrates insights from the social sciences is also presented. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 201 or BEHS 210.
8210 A541 07 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Kadena Air Base
Faculty: Anderson, Christopher J. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BEHS 210 Introduction to Social Sciences (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of society. The objective is to use the combined perspectives of the different social science disciplines to better understand the nature of society. Topics include research methods, ethical considerations in research, and the relationships among the different social sciences. Discussion surveys a range of social sciences. An analysis of social phenomena that integrates insights from the social sciences is also presented. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 201 or BEHS 210.
8053 S341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Stn
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Iwakuni
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
(Not open to students majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management.) An introduction to the structure and function of living organisms. The objective is to use knowledge about biological principles and scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about the natural world. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and the interdependence of living organisms. Discussion also covers the importance of the scientific method to biological inquiry and the impact of biological knowledge and technology on human societies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 101 or BIOL 103.
8054 A341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokota (host site with faculty present) to Sasebo
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
(Not open to students majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management.) An introduction to the structure and function of living organisms. The objective is to use knowledge about biological principles and scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about the natural world. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and the interdependence of living organisms. Discussion also covers the importance of the scientific method to biological inquiry and the impact of biological knowledge and technology on human societies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 101 or BIOL 103.
8714 A541 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Kadena Air Base
Faculty: Filonova Thorp, Irina Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)
(Not open to students majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management.) An introduction to the structure and function of living organisms. The objective is to use knowledge about biological principles and scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about the natural world. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and the interdependence of living organisms. Discussion also covers the importance of the scientific method to biological inquiry and the impact of biological knowledge and technology on human societies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 101 or BIOL 103.
8055 S341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 W 1800-2100 Open Sasebo Naval Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokota (host site with faculty present) to Sasebo
BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)
(Not open to students majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 101.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 101. A hands-on study of the structure and function of living organisms. The goal is to apply the scientific method and to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about experimental results in the biological sciences. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific method and explore topics such as the chemical foundations of living organisms, cell structure and function, and the classification of organisms. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 102 or BIOL 103.
8056 A341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 M 1700-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week class; meets on-site; class will not meet 19 January and 16 February
BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)
(Not open to students majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 101.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 101. A hands-on study of the structure and function of living organisms. The goal is to apply the scientific method and to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about experimental results in the biological sciences. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific method and explore topics such as the chemical foundations of living organisms, cell structure and function, and the classification of organisms. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 102 or BIOL 103.
8715 A541 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1700-2100 Open Kadena Air Base
Faculty: Filonova Thorp, Irina Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week class; meets on-site
BIOL 181 Life in the Oceans (3)
An introductory study of the major groups of plants and animals in various marine environments, as well as their interactions with each other and the nonliving components of the ocean. The objective is to use scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to marine biology. Discussion covers the impact of human activity on life in the ocean and the potential uses and misuses of the ocean. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 181 or ZOOL 181.
8188 A241 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th/Tu 1800-2100 Open Andersen Air Force Base
Faculty: Plucer-Rosario, Gyongyi Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week class; meets on-site
BIOL 182 Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 181 or NSCI 110.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 181 or NSCI 110. An introduction to the environmental and biological factors that affect life in the oceans, including chemical and physical properties such as salinity, oxygen concentration, depth, tides, currents, and light. The investigations may include field exercises examining life in specific habitats, such as coral reefs, estuaries, and intertidal areas.
8189 A241 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Sa 0900-1300 Open Andersen Air Force Base
Faculty: Plucer-Rosario, Gyongyi Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week class; meets on-site
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
(For students majoring in science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement; course prerequisite: BIOL 101 & BIOL 102, or BIOL 103, or BIOL 105 or BIOL 160 & BIOL 161). A thorough introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems of human beings. The objective is to correctly identify the anatomical structures of these systems and recognize how they interrelate to maintain homeostasis. Topics include the scientific method, the chemistry of life, cellular form, and function in selected organ system. Discussion also covers the appropriate use of laboratory tools and techniques used to examine human anatomy structures and physiological functions. students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 201 or ZOOL 201.
8057 A341 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Yokosuka Naval Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site, lab meets Tuesdays 1700-2000
BIOL 301 Human Health and Disease (3)
(For students majoring in both science and nonscience disciplines.) A survey of the mechanisms of disease and their expression in major organ systems of the human body. The goal is to use scientific reasoning to make informed decisions about matters related to human biology and health. Topics include infections, cancer, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, stroke, malnutrition, poisoning by environmental toxins, stress, inflammation, disorders of the immune system, and aging. Emphasis is on analysis of factors that cause disruption of healthy body functions, leading to disease, and on prevention of disease through control of risk factors and early detection. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 301 or BIOL 398H.
7940 A441 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Camp Humphreys
Faculty: Martin, Paul R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BIOL 398L Bacteria, Fungi, and Fermentation (1)
An introduction to the bacteria and fungi involved in food and beverage fermentation. The aim is to gain an appreciation for the ecological interdependence of microorganisms and humans. Discussion covers basic biological distinctions between bacteria and fungi, the fundamental biochemistry of fermentation, and conditions that promote desired growth for the production of edible fermented products.
9057 A441 31 Jan 26-08 Feb 26 Sa 0900-1200 Open K-16
Faculty: Martin, Paul R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 9-day hybrid class; meets on-site; meets 2 Saturdays, 31 Jan & 7 Feb
BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(For students with little or no business background. Recommended preparation for many other BMGT courses.) An introduction to the fundamental concepts of business management and leadership. The objective is to understand the interrelated dynamics of business, society, and the economy. Discussion covers business principles and practices in the context of everyday business events and human affairs and from a historical perspective.
8951 A341 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Camp Zama
Faculty: Chung, Rhianna R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Zama (host site with faculty present) to Sasebo
BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(For students with little or no business background. Recommended preparation for many other BMGT courses.) An introduction to the fundamental concepts of business management and leadership. The objective is to understand the interrelated dynamics of business, society, and the economy. Discussion covers business principles and practices in the context of everyday business events and human affairs and from a historical perspective.
8952 S341 21 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Sasebo Naval Base
Faculty: Chung, Rhianna R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Zama (host site with faculty present) to Sasebo
BMGT 240 Building Sustainable Futures (3)
An exploration of how businesses achieve long-term sustainability by integrating responsible practices into core operations. The goal is to examine the environmental and societal impacts of business activities and conduct sustainability audits, develop circular economy strategies, and improve operational efficiency. Emphasis is on balancing profitability with ethical decision-making, stakeholder expectations, and climate resilience. Case studies and applied projects are used to create actionable strategies to align business practices with sustainability goals and generate value for organizations and society.
8894 A441 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Camp Humphreys
Faculty: Yu, Hye Kyung Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)
An examination of the four functions of management--planning, organizing, leading, and controlling--with emphasis on the application of management concepts and theories to achieve organizational goals. The aim is to develop strategies, goals, and objectives to enhance performance and sustainability. Topics include ethics, social responsibility, globalization, and change and innovation. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 364, TEMN 202, TEMN 300, TMGT 301, or TMGT 302.
8884 A541 14 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 Th 1800-2100 Open Camp Foster
Faculty: Horigan, Damien P. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
BMGT 365 Organizational Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or BMGT 364. A comprehensive examination of organizational leadership. The objective is to use the strategies and practices that foster effective leadership within diverse organizations. Emphasis is on exploring the foundational leadership theories, developing key skills for motivating teams, and learning how to create a positive organizational culture. Topics include decision making, conflict resolution, change management, culture, and ethical leadership.
8212 A541 07 Jan 26-03 Mar 26 M 1800-2100 Open Kadena Air Base
Faculty: Horigan, Damien P. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site
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