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On-Site Session 2: 15 October - 9 December
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On-Site Session 2: 15 October - 9 December
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Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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On-Site Session 2: 15 October - 9 December
Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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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. |
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86741 | S321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Christensen, Travis L. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Yokota; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
ASTD 284 | Foundations of East Asian Civilization (3) | ||||||
(Formerly HIST 284.) An interdisciplinary survey of the foundations of East Asian civilization from its beginnings to the 17th century. The goal is to analyze philosophical, religious, artistic, economic, and political aspects of the region's historical experience. Focus is on China, Korea, and Japan. Topics include East Asian belief systems (including Confucianism and Buddhism), the dynastic cycle, relations between steppe and agrarian societies, warrior and scholar-gentry cultures, technological change and economic development, and the role of class and gender in early East Asian society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTD 150, ASTD 284, or HIST 284. |
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86743 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Jasny, Aaron P. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
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. |
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86748 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Hornia, Armando | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-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. |
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86750 | S321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Johnson, James H. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Yokota; class will not meet 27 Nov | |||||||
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. |
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86752 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Christensen, Travis L. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
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. |
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87596 | A322 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Harmon, David L. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
IFSM 201 | Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3) | ||||||
(Access to a standard office productivity package, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software, required.) An introduction to data and the range of technologies (including hardware, software, databases, and networking and information systems) that provide the foundation for the data-centric focus of modern organizations. The objective is to apply knowledge of basic technical, ethical, and security considerations to select and use information technology (and the data that arises from technology) effectively in one's personal and professional lives. Discussion covers issues related to technology as a vehicle for collecting, storing, and sharing data and information, including privacy, ethics, security, and social impact. Applied exercises focus on the manipulation, analysis, and visualization of data and effective data communication strategies. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 301, CAPP 101, CAPP 300, CMST 300, IFSM 201, or TMGT 201. |
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86756 | A321 | 29 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Stevens, William J | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
IFSM 300 | Information Systems in Organizations (3) | ||||||
"An overview of information systems and how they provide value by supporting organizational objectives. The goal is to analyze business strategies to recognize how technology solutions enable strategic outcomes and to identify information system requirements by analyzing business processes. Discussion covers concepts of business processes and alignment of information systems solutions to strategic goals." |
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86758 | A322 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Johnson, James H. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
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. |
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86761 | A323 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Hiroshima, Yuki | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
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. |
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88340 | A324 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Th/Tu | 1130-1230 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; class held at the Yokota Samurai Cafe-DFAC; class will not meet 11 Nov and 27 Nov | |||||||
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. |
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86764 | A323 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Nakamura, Shizuka | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
SOCY 100 | Introduction to Sociology (3) | ||||||
An introduction to the basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and research methods in sociology. The objective is to apply sociological imagination, perspectives, and research to uncover patterns of social behavior and identify their consequences. Topics include culture, socialization, groups, deviance, stratification, institutions, and social change. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 102 or SOCY 100. |
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88367 | A321 | 29 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 6-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
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. |
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86772 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Colton, Thomas J. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
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. |
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86773 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Tisher, Michael A. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 27 Nov | |||||||
UMEI 030 | Interpersonal Communications Skills (3) | ||||||
(Does not apply toward degree requirements. Yields institutional credit only.) An advanced study of spoken English as a second language focusing on American English. Opportunities to discuss and write about cultural similarities and differences are provided. |
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87358 | A322 | 16 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Th/Tu | 1900-2230 | Closed | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Colton, Thomas J. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Blended |
Note: Blended 8-week Bridge Class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom with an Asia Virtual section; This is the first class in the bridge program for academic English; Class will not meet 11 and 27 Nov | ||||||
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. |
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86778 | A322 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 27 Nov | |||||||
WRTG 394 | Advanced Business Writing (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in upper-level advanced writing). Prerequisite: WRTG 112. A comprehensive, project-based study of applied business writing. The aim is to develop documents appropriate to audience and purpose that are well argued and conform to standards to business writing. Topics include context, purpose, audience, style, organization, format, results, technologies, and strategies for persuasion in typical workplace messages. In addition to shorter assignments, a substantial formal report that incorporates research and support for conclusions or recommendations is required. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 394/394X, ENGL 394/394X, or WRTG 394/394X. |
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86780 | A321 | 15 Oct 25-09 Dec 25 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Yokota Air Base | |
Faculty: Breckenridge, Adam G. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site |