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On-Site Session 2: 14 October - 8 December
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On-Site Session 2: 14 October - 8 December
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| Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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On-Site Session 2: 14 October - 8 December
| Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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| 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. |
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| 87475 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Laraqui, Saad | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| ARTT 210 | Intermediate Drawing (3) | ||||||
Prerequisite: ARTT 110. A continuing examination of materials and techniques of drawing. The objective is to apply drawing techniques and visual principles to various subjects, communicate through drawing, and critique works of art. More advanced media, compositions, techniques, and subjects are explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTS 210 or ARTT 210. |
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| 87476 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Jordan, Tony A | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
| 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. |
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| 87480 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Pawlicki, Christian J. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| CIFS 200 | Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3) | ||||||
(Formerly IFSM 201) (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, CIFS 200, IFSM 201, TMGT 201, or CIFS 200. |
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| 88111 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Hall, Derek V. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| EDCP 102 | Integrated Skills for Academic Success (3) | ||||||
The development of the academic and study skills needed for success in college-level coursework. The objective is to apply information literacy skills, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking methods, study skills, and critical thinking across various academic disciplines. Focus is on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
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| 88531 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th/Tu | 0930-1230 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Nieubuurt, Joshua T. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
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Blended |
Note: Blended 8-week Bridge Class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom with an Asia Virtual section; This is the first course of this program and reserved for English Language Learners | ||||||
| EDCP 102 | Integrated Skills for Academic Success (3) | ||||||
The development of the academic and study skills needed for success in college-level coursework. The objective is to apply information literacy skills, reading comprehension strategies, note-taking methods, study skills, and critical thinking across various academic disciplines. Focus is on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
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| 88533 | A522 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th/Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Phillips, Owen G. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
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Blended |
Note: Blended 8-week Bridge Class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom with an Asia Virtual section; This is the first course of this program and reserved for English Language Learners | ||||||
| GVPT 200 | International Political Relations (3) | ||||||
A study of the major factors underlying international relations, the methods of conducting foreign relations, and the means of avoiding or alleviating international conflicts. The objective is to interact with global communities, contribute to policy formation, analyze differing worldviews, and apply historical and cultural contexts to identify probable outcomes of disputes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 200 or GVPT 300. |
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| 87488 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Scott, Cord A. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 26 Nov | |||||||
| HIST 116 | World History II (3) | ||||||
A survey of global civilization from the 1500s to the present. The aim is to explain the development of new political and economic systems using basic geographical knowledge; describe how human contact, global connections, and migrations contribute to the development of nations and global systems; and compare the development of institutions (social, political, familial, cultural, and religious) to explain their impact on societal transformations. Focus is on examining what history is and thinking critically about history by analyzing historical approaches and methods. |
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| 87489 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Scott, Cord A. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| HIST 483 | History of Japan Since 1800 (3) | ||||||
Prerequisite: A writing course. An examination of Japan's emergence as an industrial society and world power. The goal is to interpret, educate, and advise others based on a historical, cultural, and social awareness of modern Japan. Discussion covers Japan's role in World War II, postwar recovery, and re-emergence as an exporter of cultural goods. |
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| 87491 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Azama, Kisho | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| HRMN 300 | Human Resource Management (3) | ||||||
A basic study of the strategic role of human resource management. The objective is to apply knowledge of human behavior, labor relations, and current laws and regulations to a working environment. Topics include employment laws and regulations, diversity in a global economy, total rewards management, and training and development for organizational success. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 360, HRMN 300, or TMGT 360. |
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| 87492 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Berg, Allan J. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 26 Nov | |||||||
| JAPN 111 | Elementary Japanese I (3) | ||||||
For online sections, 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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| 87494 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Taira, Kumi | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
| JAPN 115 | Elementary Japanese IV (3) | ||||||
For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese.) Prerequisite: JAPN 114 or appropriate score on a placement test. Further development of skills in elementary spoken and written Japanese. The aim is to interact effectively with native speakers of Japanese in a variety of real-life situations using culturally appropriate language and to recognize and distinguish more commonly used kanji characters in context. Practice is provided in fine-tuning pronunciation and applying language skills to a range of contexts. |
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| 87992 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th/Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Uechi, Naomi | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week class; meets on-site; class will not meet 26 Nov | |||||||
| MATH 105 | Topics for Mathematical Literacy (3) | ||||||
(For students who do not need a college algebra, statistics, or higher-level mathematics course. Meets the general education requirement in mathematics.) An investigation of contemporary topics in mathematics. The aim is to apply mathematical processes to solve problems involving exponential and logarithmic modeling, personal finance, probability, basic logical thinking, and statistical reasoning. |
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| 87498 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Th | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Tadayon, Aziz | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 26 Nov | |||||||
| 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. |
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| 87501 | A521 | 21 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Filonova Thorp, Irina | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| PSYC 386 | Psychology of Stress (3) | ||||||
An examination of the forces that define and determine the stress response. The aim is to apply stress management techniques to remediate the negative impact of stress. Stress is studied as the product of the interactions among one's social structure, occupational status, and psychological and physiological levels of well-being. The psychological perspective is examined in relation to the stresses produced in a variety of contexts, such as families and work organizations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 463, HLTH 285, or PSYC 386. |
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| 87507 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | Tu | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Anderson, Christopher J. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-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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| 87509 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | W | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Broudy, Daniel S. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; class will not meet 11 Nov | |||||||
| WRTG 111 | Foundations of Writing and Communication (3) | ||||||
The first course in the two-course series WRTG 111 - WRTG 112. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications. An introduction to essential skills in reading, writing, and speaking for academic and professional contexts. The goal is to develop proficiency in creating and analyzing different types of communication, including written, spoken, visual, and multimodal formats, while connecting ideas with others perspectives. Topics include integrating sources with attribution, exploring ethical and effective use of AI in communication, and making rhetorical choices to achieve clarity and audience engagement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: WRTG 100A, WRTG 111, or WRTG 111X. |
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| 87513 | A522 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Osterman, Grant L | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||
| 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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| 87515 | A521 | 14 Oct 26-08 Dec 26 | M | 1800-2100 | Open | Camp Foster | |
| Faculty: Mahoney, Christian M. | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
| Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site | |||||||