Anthropology is the study of humankind, past and present: our origins and the development of cultural behavior and biological attributes. This course examines what it means to be human, describing and explaining human differences and similarities throughout time and across the world.
Explores the human fossil record, human evolution, population genetics, primatology, and modern human biological diversity from a biocultural perspective.
Explores the nature of human language and its role in sociocultural settings. Surveys a world sample of languages from the perspective of anthropological linguistics including language structure, social functions, geographical and historical variation, and cultural values.
A survey of cultures around the world, exploring their similarities and differences as observed by anthropologists.
Archaeology attempts to reconstruct prehistoric and early historic human life ways as well as long term cultural and biological evolutionary processes through the scientific study of material remains. This course focuses upon the history of archaeology, the ways in which archaeologists recover and analyze data, and the major theoretical perspectives used to interpret the past.
Introduction to all forms of visual art covering processes (such as demonstration of the lost-wax process of metal casting), language, responses (oral and written assignments that utilize art-related terminology), issues (such as patronage, feminism or orientalism), and ways of seeing and understanding works of art . A general education course for the non-art major.
A general education course for non-art majors which primarily includes a series of hands-on art experiences (such as drawing and sculpture). Class discussion draws from the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics as guides through visual presentations. For students desiring to broaden their academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in COMM, ENGL, FL, LIBS, & THEA.
A global survey of the history of art and architecture from BC 15,000 to AD 1000. Visual art from the first artistic expressions on rocks to the art of emerging civilizations (such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, and Africa), and the monuments and small-scale artifacts of the Medieval Ages will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts.
A global survey of the history of art and architecture from AD 1000 to the present. Visual art from Gothic cathedrals and Islamic book art to Renaissance Europe and the Chinese Empire, from the Age of Enlightenment to contemporary art will be analyzed in its historical, social, political, and broader cultural contexts.
An introductory course for non-majors that emphasizes unique features of plant biology. Included are discussions on: the origins of life; important plants of the world and their habitats; plant diversity, structure, function, and reproduction; plants and environmental science; plants that changed history; practical botany; and botany as a science. Three lecture/demonstration hours per week.
This class provides a general introduction to the importance and function of plants in human affairs. It includes an overview of science as a way of knowing, plant forms and functions, plant reproduction, and use of economically and sociologically important plants. Flowering and non-flowering plants and products such as fruits, forages, grains, medicines, herbs and spices, textile fibers, lumber, algae, and foliage plants are studied. Ecological concepts as they relate to the growth and production of world food crops will also be included. The course has a strong emphasis on the historical development of exploitation of certain plants and the role plants played in exploration and international development. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week.
A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Recommended for students intending to major in elementary education. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week.
Development of awareness of the consequences of the impact of modern science through technology upon our environments and how we respond to issues related to threats to our biological life-support system. A definition of a quality environment is developed, with student input, and an analysis of the existing quality of our environment is made in light of this definition which challenges our collective wisdom to identify those things which we do well and to prescribe remedies for shortcomings. This course can be taken for 3 or 4 credits with the fourth credit based on a major research paper or project on an environmental issue. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week.
A lecture-demonstration course for students with no previous chemistry background who are not majoring in areas requiring further chemistry. Three hours of lecture-demonstration a week.
An introduction to general, organic and biochemistry designed primarily for students of nursing and other majors that require no more than one semester of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week.
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who will take no more than one year of chemistry. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week.
The first course in a series designed primarily for science majors and others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as pre-medical students, clinical laboratory scientists and some engineering students, clinical laboratory scientists and some engineering students. The fundamental principles of chemistry with laboratory emphasis upon qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or CHEM 1200.
A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
A survey course which addresses the developmental aspects of individuals across the lifespan. Course content encompasses the study of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental changes of the healthy individual in the context of the family and society. It emphasizes and demonstrates the vital connections between theory, research, and application.
An introduction to the history, processes and functions of the American criminal justice system and its primary components, law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Introduces theories and principles of effective speaking with emphasis on: audience analysis and adaptation, listening, organization, content development, use of language, and extemporaneous delivery. Designed to improve the student's ability to research, organize, develop and make presentations.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, ENGL, FL, LIBS, & THEA.
Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but ethical and social problems of mass media. Discusses current media issues and explores constructive steps to improve media relationships. (Also available via correspondence).
Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members.
An introduction to dance providing a knowledge base from which to experience dance from a variety of viewpoints: historically, culturally, aesthetically, critically, and creatively. Students are expected to attend dance concerts outside regularly scheduled class time. Open to all students.
An introduction to basic economic institutions and principles of economics for non-business and non-economics majors. The primary objective of the course is to provide a framework of economic approaches useful in the analysis of social problems. Topics include poverty, economic systems, crime, pollution, health, discrimination, unemployment, inflation, and the role of government in the economy.
An analysis of policies which affect environmental resources. Emphasis on economic analysis of renewable and nonrenewable resources and public policy. Applications include land use, such as forests and wilderness areas, and pollution control, such as hazardous waste and air/water quality. This course encourages students to study the management of local natural resources.
A critical study of the growth and development of American Society and its institutions.
The application of economic concepts to the analysis of scarcity of and of individual, firm, and organizational behavior. Topic coverage includes the theories of how consumers and firms make choices, and how various rules guide their respective decisions. The course also explores the theory of market structures, such as perfect and imperfect competition, as well as monopoly. Prerequisites: MathQL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis).
The application of economic concepts to the analysis of national income and employment, economic fluctuations, inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, and the global economy. This course analyzes various economic policies, and how they affect economic fluctuations and foster economic growth. Prerequisites: MATH QL1050 with a C- or higher grade (or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis), ECON SS2010.
Students will learn about and practice imaginative and expository writing. They will focus on the writing process, on the whole theme, paragraphs, and sentences, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. Writing assignments will emphasize modes of organization including narration, description, and classification, with content based in on the student's personal experience, feelings, and critical thinking. Student must complete English EN1010 satisfactorily (a grade of "C" or better) before enrolling in English EN2010.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, FL, LIBS, & THEA.
Students will build on the skills learned in EN1010. They will focus on argumentation/persuasion, critical thinking, and documented research. Special attention will be paid to the reciprocity between reading and writing and the production of well-developed analytical arguments. Students will choose context-specific projects in which they write to real audiences to accomplish specific purposes. Students will also be introduced to computer technologies and their impact on writing. Prerequisite: English EN1010 with "C" grade or better or an ACT subscore in English of 29 or better.
An introduction to three major literary genres, fiction, poetry, and drama, drawn from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature--and reading more generally--can have a meaningful part of their daily lives.
An introduction to short stories, novellas, and novels, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read fiction carefully and critically, and how fiction can have a meaningful part in their daily lives. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing.
An introduction to poetry written in English, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate the craft of poetry as a valid and important way of talking about human experiences. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing.
An introduction to drama from around the globe, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze and appreciate plays and to recognize their contemporary relevance. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing.
An introduction to select masterworks, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze various genres (fiction, drama, and poetry) and to reflect on the nature of literary excellence. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including, drafting, revising, and editing.
An introduction to select works of literature written by women. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate women's writings and to reflect on the question of gender.
This class is an introduction designed to foster a critical appreciation of the plays of Shakespeare. The class is intended for students who are fulfilling General Education credit, studying theater, or planning to teach. Students can expect to study at least one comedy, one tragedy, and one history play in this course.
This is a selection of masterworks from a variety of authors, regions, and eras–expressly to introduce literatures other than British and American. The required readings may vary considerably from semester to semester, according to the instructors' expertise.
This course engages literary texts that focus on humans in relation to their natural environment. Conceived as a survey course, it attempts to delineate the various traditions of environmental concern, from the ancient past to the present, and to draw attention to the ongoing relevance of such texts. Students will learn how to read closely and carefully, and how to make such literature meaningful for their own daily lives
This course focuses on the various social, philosophical, and political themes emerging in literary texts. Students will learn the critical skills necessary to identify the intellectual currents in the texts under consideration, to engage in focused discussion, and to probe the various intentions of any act of writing. (This course may be repeated for credit more than once with different course titles.)
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, LIBS, & THEA.
Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Students learn and apply strategies for acquiring a foreign language. The process of foreign language acquisition reflects how humans learn, think and communicate. This course assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience.
May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2700 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Different places, countries, and regions of the world as defined by location, natural environment, human population, culture, economic activity, and spatial organization.
A thematic study of physical and cultural patterns that form distinctive regions in the United States and Canada.
An introduction to the nature of the fossil record and a review of the major events in the history of life, including mass extinctions. A writing intensive course requiring a term paper using library resources Three lectures per week.
The causes, distribution, and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes within the framework of global plate tectonics. Development of problem solving and analytical thinking skills are emphasized through homework assignments related to geologic processes. Three lectures per week.
The scientific study of the interaction of humans and earth systems including topics of natural hazards and disasters; soil, water, energy and mineral resources; and issues of global change. Three lectures per week.
Fundamental principles of geology emphasizing physical aspects of the earth including earth materials, plate tectonics, and the effects of water, wind and ice on the earth's surface. Useful for all students, and recommended as the first geology course for students with majors/minors in geosciences, science teaching, archaeology, and pre-engineering. Three lectures per week. Optional field trip to observe local geologic features.
Survey of atmospheric processes that create weather. Topics include solar radiation, temperature, moisture, pressure, wind, storm systems, weather forecasting, and air pollution. Problem solving skills and use of satellite imagery included. Three lectures per week.
Overview of Earth's systems, including weather, climate, seasons, rocks and minerals, processes that change Earth's surface, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plate tectonics. Data collection and analysis are included. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Designed for Elementary Education majors.
A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological, and social dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. Emphasis is placed on methods of gathering knowledge, the current knowledge base, and strategies for adaptation in the later stages of life cycle.
Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health.
A systematic approach to promote health enhancing behaviors related to the prevention of disease and achievement of optimal health. Focuses on the total person with a consideration of the mental, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, and environmental dimensions which impact human health.
An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and medical microbiology as related to humans. Biomedical Core is global and interdisciplinary while remaining introductory. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week.
Students completing the Biomedical Core LS1110 receive credit for 4 credit hours in the Life Sciences general education requirements.
Examines the political, social, cultural, economic, religious, scientific, and intellectual influences on the development of world civilizations to 1500 c.e.. Emphasis is global, comparative, and multi-cultural.
Examines the political, social, cultural, economic, religious, scientific, and intellectual factors influencing world civilizations from 1500 c.e. to the present. Emphasis is global, comparative, and multi-cultural.
An analysis of American civilization that traces social, cultural, economic, and political developments in the United States. May be taken to complete the American Institutions requirement.
An interdisciplinary approach to the physical sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the physical sciences. Topics will vary.
An interdisciplinary approach to the life sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems, and issues of the life sciences. Topics will vary.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences. This introductory course deals with the basic concepts, methods, models and issues of the social sciences. Topics will vary.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative arts. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the creative arts. Topics will vary.
An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities. Topics will vary.
A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Occident. The student may elect to apply general education credit in this interdisciplinary course to either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences.
A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the renaissance to relativity. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences.
A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. This course explores the development and salient features of Asian cultural and intellectual traditions. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences.
The explosive growth of information technologies in general, and the Internet in particular, has irreversibly changed the way we work and play. This course prepares students to be knowledgeable citizens of cyberspace. It reviews our social institutions and how they are being impacted by information technology as well as the ways in which technology has been shaped by our social institutions. The course also provides hands-on experience with a variety of Internet tools.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, FL, & THEA.
Mathematics in society and the work place: Collecting, describing and interpreting data; geometry and measurement; patterns of growth; voting issues; decision making. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or ACT Math score 23 or higher or placement test.
Basic concepts of probability and statistics with an emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or math ACT score 23 or higher or placement test.
Selected topics in algebra including inequalities, logarithms, theory of equations, matrices, determinants and progressions. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or math ACT score of 23 or higher or placement test.
A course covering college algebra and trigonometry concepts preparatory to calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or math ACT score of 23 or higher or placement test.
An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/ demonstrations per week.
Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures per week.
Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM PS/SI1210 or CHEM PS/SI1110 or equivalent.
An introduction to music, its elements, language, and historical development. Concert attendance outside of regularly scheduled class time is required. Not available to music majors and minors.
A survey of jazz in America, including blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, and fusion. Concert attendance outside of regularly scheduled class time is required.
Survey of music in America, including classical, jazz, rock, folk, and ethnic, within the context of American history.
Music of Japan, China, India, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and South America.
An introduction to music which explores its relationship to other arts. Music is often composed and performed in connection with other artistic media (visual arts, literature, theatre, film, etc.) and another level of understanding and appreciation is achieved if these connections are better understood. By observing music in its cultural context, a clearer picture of its role in civilization is allowed to emerge. The focus is primarily on Western Civilization but will include explorations of African, Indian, and music from other parts of the world.
An introduction to music in world religions and how it has shaped the history of man. Specific religious works and specific composers from numerous world denominations will be discussed.
Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health.
An introduction to the major problems in philosophy and the methods through which philosophers resolve them.
An introduction to the major ethical theories and their applications to human action.
An introduction to the analysis of argumentative writing, focusing on issues of logical form, fallacious reasoning, and premise assessment.
An introduction to the concepts and methods of modern symbolic logic. Emphasis is placed on problems of translating English expressions into logical symbols, on the development of skills in using the formal proof procedures of sentential and predicate logic, and development of the predicate calculus. Prerequisites: Math ND0955, Math ND0960, or placement test eligible for Math 1010.
A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Three hours of lecture per week.
A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week.
A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
First semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics, primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, technology and other disciplines requiring physics without calculus. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MATH 1060. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week.
First semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics, primarily for students in science, math, computer science, and pre engineering. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: MATH SI1210. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week.
A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented.
Examines international relations by juxtaposing the traditional nation state model (nationalism, sovereignty, realism, BOP) with the newer model of "complex interdependence" (mutual vulnerability to economic interdependence, nuclear war and environmental dangers).
An introductory survey course that seeks to cover political institutions in the nations of the contemporary world; to compare and contrast political institutions in the free world, in the communist world, in the nations of the developing world, and in the authoritarian systems.
An examination of the project of political theory. The goals of the class are to gain an understanding of (1) classic questions of western political thought, (2) varying ways in which thinkers have gone about pursuing these questions (method of inquiry), and (3) critiques of the standing of these "classic questions."
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior.
The systematic analysis of interpersonal relationships is used to teach the skills and attitudes necessary for relationship development, maintenance, and repair. The acquisition of effective relationship skills and the communications styles that support them throughout various types of developmental stages and situations in modern life, will be emphasized.
An introduction to the study of sociology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate daily life in society. Special emphasis is given to the varying sociological perspectives used for understanding social interactions and the patterning of human behavior.
A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including crime, delinquency, sexual deviance, substance abuse, poverty, and inequality plus other issues, including a focus on values and decision-making.
An introduction to social institutions in the United States through the concepts and theories of Sociology. Special emphasis is given to exploring the nature of social institutions, including their functions, dynamic interaction with each other, and impact on American behavior and life. Cross cultural comparison will be included in this course.
A generalist introduction to the relationships between social systems (individuals, groups, and communities) and the social welfare networks which impact them, including the role of the social work profession. Open to all Weber State University students.
An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time.
Examination and analysis of film and film techniques. Students will develop critical awareness of film as an artistic, social, and cultural phenomenon. Students may be required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class times. A lab fee is required for this class.
An overview of dramatic creativity that uses the human body, intellect and spirit to explore, interpret and present dramatic scripts. Course includes fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. NOTE: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors only section" offered Fall semester.
An introduction to American Musical Theatre, it's history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn core information literacy skills and use the library and the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in ART, COMM, ENGL, FL, & LIBS.
THEA HU3323. History and Literature of Contemporary Theatre (3)
A survey of theatre history and literature, which will study theatre from the 20th century and into the present time. Specific attention will be given to the plays and producing organizations of minorities and other underrepresented groups.
An introduction to the discipline of women's studies (using multi-cultural sources) based on feminist scholarship derived from women's experiences, perspectives, critiques, and theories.
A non-major's introduction to the challlenges faced by animals as they obtain and use materials, energy, and information from their environment. A central theme will be the diversity of responses resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will also consider mechanisms of inheritance and development. Three lecture/discussion hours a week.
Survey course for non-Zoology majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, homeostasis, heredity, human evolution, and ecology. Implications pertaining to personal health, bioethical concerns, environmental issues, and their impact on society will be examined. Three lecture/discussion hours a week.
A survey course recommended for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week.
Weber State University 2007-2008 Catalog