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On-Site Session 2: 18 October - 12 December
Yokota Air Base   DSN: (315) 225-8922
yokota-asia@umgc.edu
asia.umgc.edu

On-Site Session 2: 18 October - 12 December

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Further study of contemporary accounting practices, with an emphasis on data analysis for financial and managerial accounting. The goal is to analyze business transactions, define the characteristics of business entities, explain the interdependency of financial statements, employ managerial accounting techniques, and communicate this information to users with unique needs. Financial accounting topics include liabilities, equities, investments, and business entities. Managerial accounting topics include job order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgets. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 221 or BMGT 221.
85842 A321 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 Th 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Christensen, Travis L. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Thursdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov
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.
85845 A322 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 M 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Mondays
ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
An analysis of the economic principles underlying the behavior of individual consumers and business firms. The goal is to apply select microeconomic theories to real-world situations. Emphasis is on market theory. Topics include the implications of government intervention, technological innovation, the advantages and disadvantages of different market structures, and income distribution and poverty.
85846 A321 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Johnson, James H. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; Live-Streaming (video-streamed to Yokosuka); meets Wednesdays
ENGL 103 Introduction to Mythology (3)
(Formerly HUMN 103.) A foundation in ancient mythology, focusing on Greek and Roman myths. Discussion may also cover Norse, Irish, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindu myths, among others. Emphasis is on examining various classical myths as expressed through plays, poems, and stories. The objective is to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between myths, legends, and other similar genres and show how classical world mythology still influences contemporary society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 103 or HUMN 103.
85848 A321 01 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 6 Week Hybrid Class; Live-Streaming (video-streamed to Misawa); meets Wednesdays
GVPT 170 American Government (3)
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective.
85850 A322 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 T 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Harmon, David L. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Tuesdays
JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I (3)
For online sections, sound card, microphone, speakers and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese: assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students with prior experience with the Japanese language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Japanese language. The objective is to communicate in Japanese in some concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate language; read and write hiragana; and read some katakana words in context.
85854 A322 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 T 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Nakamura, Shizuka Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Tuesdays
JAPN 112 Elementary Japanese II (3)
For online sections, sound card, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 111 or appropriate score on a placement test. A continued introduction to spoken and written Japanese. The goal is to communicate in Japanese in concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate language; read and write katakana; and recognize some kanji characters in context. Practice is provided in improving pronunciation and developing the oral and written skills used in everyday communication.
85857 A323 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Wednesdays
JAPN 222 Intermediate Japanese II (3)
For online sections, microphone, speakers and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 221 or appropriate score on a placement test. Further development of skills in intermediate spoken and written Japanese. The aim is to communicate effectively with native speakers of Japanese in a broad range of personal and professional situations and to recognize and read approximately 320 Japanese characters in context. Practice is provided in interacting with others in a variety of interpersonal contexts.
87226 A321 19 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 Th/T 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Horioka, Mariko Hirano Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Newly Added! Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; Live-Streaming (video-streamed to Zama); meets Thursdays and Tuesdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov
MATH 107 College Algebra (3)
(The first course in the two-course series MATH 107-MATH 108. An alternative to MATH 115). An introduction to equations and inequalities and a study of functions and their properties, including the development of graphing skills with polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The objective is to apply appropriate technology and demonstrate fluency in the language of algebra; communicate mathematical ideas; perform operations on real numbers, complex numbers, and functions; solve equations and inequalities; analyze and graph circles and functions; and use mathematical modeling to translate, solve, and interpret applied problems. Technology is used for data modeling. Discussion also covers applications. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 107 or MATH 115.
85861 A322 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Tisher, Michael A. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Wednesdays
NUTR 100 Elements of Nutrition (3)
A study of the scientific and quantitative foundations of the applied science of human nutrition. The goal is to understand how nutrition reflects an integration across scientific disciplines and how foods provide important nutrients that provide substance and energy for healthy living. Topics include scientific reasoning, healthy meal planning, and weight management. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NUTR 100 or NUTR 200.
85862 A321 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Wednesdays
NUTR 101 Nutrition Laboratory (1)
(For students not majoring in biotechnology or laboratory management. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for NUTR 100.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NUTR 100. A hands-on study of human nutrition. The goal is to use an experimental approach to questions in nutrition science. Laboratory exercises emphasize critical thinking in the analysis of quantitative data derived from investigations into various areas of nutrition science including energy balance, macro and micronutrients, food guidelines, and food safety.
85863 A321 23 Oct 23-11 Dec 23 M 1700-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Hornia, Armando Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Mondays
SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)
For online sections, access to a broadband internet connection, use of a digital camera capable of recording 10-minute videos, and the ability to save and transfer video to a hosting site required. (Fulfills the prerequisite for all upper-level SPCH courses.) An introduction to oral communication, with emphasis on interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and public speaking. The objective is to prepare speeches, provide feedback to others, and participate in group activities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 100, SPCH 100X, SPCH 101, SPCH 107, or SPCH 108.
85867 A324 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 T 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Jasny, Aaron P. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Tuesdays
STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)
An introduction to statistics. The objective is to assess the validity of statistical conclusions; organize, summarize, interpret, and present data using graphical and tabular representations; and apply principles of inferential statistics. Focus is on selecting and applying appropriate statistical tests and determining reasonable inferences and predictions from a set of data. Topics include methods of sampling; percentiles; concepts of probability; probability distributions; normal, t-, and chi-square distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing of one and two means; proportions; binomial experiments; sample size calculations; correlation; regression; and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 202, BEHS 302, BMGT 230, ECON 321, GNST 201, MATH 111, MGMT 316, PSYC 200, SOCY 201, STAT 100, STAT 200, STAT 225, or STAT 230.
86475 A322 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 M 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Tisher, Michael A. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Mondays
WRTG 112 Academic Writing II (3)
(The second course in the two-course series WRTG 111-WRTG 112. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Continued practice in reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on research and argumentation. The goal is to implement strategies for analyzing ideas and rhetorical techniques in academic texts and for conducting academic research. Focus is on writing an argumentative research paper that synthesizes information and ideas from multiple sources and demonstrates critical thinking, varied rhetorical strategies, proper source documentation, and effective language use. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 101X, WRTG 101, WRTG 101S, WRTG 101X, WRTG 112, or WRTG 112X.
85874 A325 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 Th 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; meets Thursdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov
WRTG 393 Advanced Technical Writing (3)
(Fulfills the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied technical writing. The aim is to design and develop appropriate and effective technical documents using strategies and technologies for a variety of audiences. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 393/393X, ENGL 393/393X, or WRTG 393/393X
85875 A321 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 M 1800-2100 Open Yokota Air Base
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. Syllabus Course Materials

In-Person

Note: Meets in-person; 8 Week Hybrid Class; Live-Streaming (video-streamed to Yokosuka); meets Mondays
Asia Virtual Classes
ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 220. Further study of contemporary accounting practices, with an emphasis on data analysis for financial and managerial accounting. The goal is to analyze business transactions, define the characteristics of business entities, explain the interdependency of financial statements, employ managerial accounting techniques, and communicate this information to users with unique needs. Financial accounting topics include liabilities, equities, investments, and business entities. Managerial accounting topics include job order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgets. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 221 or BMGT 221.
85960 A721 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 M 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Christensen, Travis L. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 8 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Mondays; (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
A survey of social and cultural principles inherent in ethnographic descriptions. The objective is to apply anthropological knowledge of human behavior to everyday situations and problems. Students who complete both ANTH 101 and ANTH 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 340, BEHS 340, or BEHS 341.
85961 A721 15 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 F/T 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Anderson, Christopher J. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 4 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Fridays and Tuesdays; class will not meet 10 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
ASTD 285 Introduction to Modern East Asia (3)
(Formerly HIST 285.) An interdisciplinary survey of East Asia from the late 17th century--beginning with Ming-Qing China, Tokugawa Japan, and Choson Korea--to the present. The objective is to trace how transformations on global, regional, and local levels led to the development of the modern nation-states of East Asia and to examine how those developments affected the culture of the areas. Topics include the rise of imperialism and colonialism; cross-cultural interactions; and issues of gender, class, and ethnicity in East Asian culture. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 160, ASTD 285, or HIST 285.
87085 A721 15 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 Th/T 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Graff, Keith T Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 4 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Thursdays and Tuesdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
BIOL 211 Environmental Science (3)
A survey of ecological principles as they apply to the interrelated dilemmas of sustainability. Topics include overpopulation, pollution, over-consumption of natural resources, and the ethics of land use. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 211, BOTN 211, or PBIO 235.
86785 A721 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Martin, Paul R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 8 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Wednesdays; (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
BIOL 212 Environmental Science Laboratory (1)
(For students not majoring in science . Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 211.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 211. A laboratory study investigating human interactions with our environment. Scientific objectivity and methodology are employed to gather and analyze data pertaining to the varied and inter-related forms of human environmental impact. Topics explored include principles of ecology, population dynamics, food supply alternatives and impact, sustainable water supplies, energy alternatives, pollution control, greenhouse gases, recycling, and conservation technologies.
86786 A721 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 F 1700-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Martin, Paul R. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 8 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Fridays; class will not meet 10 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
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.
85962 A721 15 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 Th/T 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Bradford, John M. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 4 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Thursdays and Tuesdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
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.
85963 A721 01 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 Th 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Pawlicki, Christian J. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 6 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Thursdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)
Recommended: BMGT 110. 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.
85964 A721 01 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 M 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Johnson, James H. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 6 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Mondays; (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
CMIT 202 Fundamentals of Computer Troubleshooting (3)
(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams.) A thorough review of computer hardware and software, with emphasis on the application of current and appropriate computing safety and environmental practices. The goal is to evaluate, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware components and operating systems.
85966 A721 18 Oct 23-12 Dec 23 W 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Munsee, Ronald C. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 8 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Wednesdays; (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
CMSC 105 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design (3)
(Formerly CMIS 102). A study of techniques for finding solutions to problems through structured programming and step-wise refinement. The objective is to design programs using pseudocode and implement them in an appropriate programming language. Hands-on practice in debugging, testing, and documenting is provided. Topics include principles of programming, the logic of constructing a computer program, and the practical aspects of integrating program modules into a cohesive application. Algorithms are used to demonstrate programming as an approach to problem solving. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 102, CMIS 102A, CMSC 101, or CMSC 105.
86676 A721 15 Nov 23-12 Dec 23 Th/T 1800-2100 Open Asia Virtual Classes
Faculty: Tisher, Michael A. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: Asia Virtual Class; Meets via Zoom; 4 Week Class; available for Asia-wide enrollment: meets Thursdays and Tuesdays; class will not meet Thursday 23 Nov (meeting times JST/KST); VA students: this class is certified as distance learning
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