PCE 1 Chemical Engineering Principles. Provides an understanding of basic chemical engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and how they are applied to the design and performance analysis of industrial processes. Prerequisite: (EGR/PCE 313) PHY 182 and grade of C or better in PCE 204; co-requisite: (EGR/PCE 313) PCE 311.
1. PCE 204 Material and Energy Balances (3); and
2. PCE/EGR 313 Fluid Mechanics (3); and
3. PCE 403 Heat Transfer (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Paper Science and Engineering. Majors in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering must take PCE 313 at the second level.
Contact: Department of Paper Science, 229 Gaskill Hall

PHL 1 Applied Ethics. Develops insight and expertise in dealing with ethical matters that students are likely to confront in their personal and professional lives beyond the university.
1. PHL 131 Problems of Moral and Social Values (MPF)(3); and
2. PHL 312 Contemporary Moral Problems (4); and
3. PHL/WMS 355 Feminist Theory (4), or
ENG/PHL/PSY/REL 360.A Confronting Death (4), or
PHL 375 Moral Issues in Health Care (4), or
PHL 376 Environmental Philosophy (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Philosophy.
Contact: Department of Philosophy, 222 Hall Auditorium

PHL 4 Metaphysics and Epistemology. Presents a range of philosophical outlooks and methods regarding the fundamental questions: what is real and how do we know it? Explore these questions as they are manifested in the history of philosophy.
1. PHL 101 Knowledge of World, God, and Morality (MPF)(3), or
PHL 104 Purpose or Chance in the Universe (MPF)(3), or
PHL 105 Theories of Human Nature (MPF)(3); and
2. PHL 221 Problems of Metaphysics and Knowledge (3); and
3. PHL 301 Ancient Philosophy (4), or
PHL 302 Modern Philosophy (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Philosophy.
Contact: Department of Philosophy, 222 Hall Auditorium

PHL 5 Reasoning. Focuses on the fundamental aspects of logic, as manifested in thought and language. It will be shown that reasoning occurs in both formal and interpretive modes, and that principles exist for the analysis and evaluation of reasoning in these modes. The emphasis will be on developing skill in the application of such principles, and on an appreciation of the overall scope of logic.
1. PHL 273 Formal Logic (MPF)(4); and
2. PHL 263 Informal Logic (4); and
3. PHL 373 Symbolic Logic (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Philosophy.
Contact: Department of Philosophy, 222 Hall Auditorium

PHS 1 Biophysical Health Across the Life Span. As one ages the body's physical appearance, health, and ability to perform change, usually in a negative way. Certain aspects of the aging body are regulated by factors beyond our control (e.g., genetics); however, lifestyle (e.g., nutrition, exercise) from birth to adulthood influences biophysical health to a large extent. Students will learn how biophysical health can be improved, maintained, or impaired by factors beyond and within their control over time. They will explore reasons for the systematic patterns of the unequal distribution of health and health services among persons of different age, gender, socioeconomic status, and culture.
1. PHS 188, PHS 188.L Exercise and Health (MPF)(3,1); and
2. PHS 297 Children's Exercise and Fitness (3), or
PHS 407 Food and Nutrition for the Elderly (2), or
PHS 408 Perinatal and Child Nutrition (3); and
3. NSG 441 Health and Aging: Current Perspectives and Issues (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Departments of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies or Nursing.
Contact: Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies, 106D Phillips Hall

PHY 1 The Physical World: Contemporary Physics. Option One--Experimental Emphasis, stresses experimental, hands on experience in the laboratory. Option Two--Theoretical Emphasis, stresses modelling and simulation approaches to problem solving. Extends the basic foundation in the broad area of physics developed in "The Physical World." Provides in-depth development of a range of topics in modern and contemporary physical science. Provides a level of understanding and skills in contemporary scientific methodology to enable further study in the sciences or to provide a substantial technical background for a future career.
1. PHY 182, 184 The Physical World II and Laboratory (MPF)(4,1); and
2. PHY 291, 293 Contemporary Physics and Laboratory (4,2); and
3. Experimental Option--PHY 292, 294 Electronics for Scientists and Engineers (3,2), or
Theoretical Option--PHY 286 Computational Physics (3)
Note: Although laboratory sections are listed as separate courses in the catalog, they are integral co-requisites to the
companion courses. Not open to majors in the Department of Physics.
Contact: Department of Physics, 236B Culler Hall

PHY 2 Your Place in the Universe. For untold generations, humans have gazed at the stars, planets, and cosmos, and asked what is it all, and how do I fit in? This sequence attempts to address this timeless, universal, and totally human question from the viewpoint of modern science. The Foundation course provides the student with an overview of our present understanding of the Universe, and provides some insight as to how we came to such as understanding. The second course addresses the crucial question, how do we know what we claim to know? Here, the observational foundation of our theories will be examined in detail. The final course will address several topics from astronomy that currently are without explanation.
1. PHY 111 Introduction to Astronomy and Space Physics (MPF)(3); and
2. PHY 211 Observational Foundations of Astronomy (3); and
3. PHY 311 Contemporary Astronomy (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Physics.
Contact: Department of Physics, 236B Culler Hall

POL 1 Comparative Analysis of Foreign Policy. Explores the study and substance of foreign policy. The sequence begins by analyzing the broader international and theoretical contexts of foreign policy, then moves into finer analysis of particular issues confronting national governments in the construction and pursuit of their foreign policy objectives. Students complete the sequence by choosing from among several country- or region- specific courses that examine in greater detail the theories, contexts, and issues explored in earlier courses.
1. POL 271 International Politics (MPF)(4); and
2. POL 374 Comparative Foreign Policies (3), or
POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3); and
3. POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3), or
POL 375 International Relations of East Asia (3), or
POL 376 U.S. National Security Policy (3), or
POL 378 Latin America: The Region and the World (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Political Science.
Contact: Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall

POL 4 Political Thinking. Involves systematically related, in-depth study within a single department. Focuses on the ways people understand and analyze political events and the ways people devise a basis for making judgments about the best courses of action in order to affect circumstances in desired ways.
1. POL 201 Political Thinking (MPF)(4); and
2. POL 302 Classical Political Philosophy (4); and
3. POL 303 Modern Political Philosophy (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Political Science.
Contact: Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall

PSY 1 Perspectives on Psychopathology. Uses a psychological perspective to consider the personal and interpersonal experience of psychopathology and to analyze the impact of psychopathology on society as a whole. Begins with a general examination of individual and social psychopathology and builds toward in-depth exploration of selected specific individual or social issues related to psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF)(4).
1. PSY 242 Abnormal Psychology (3); and
2. PSY 343 Psychopathology (3); and
3. PSY 345 Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Psychology.
Contact: Department of Psychology, 114 Benton Hall

PSY 2 Patterns in Human Development. Throughout life, our thoughts, feelings and behaviors change. How does our biological make-up interact with our physical and social surroundings to contribute to our actions and abilities? A scientific approach to developmental psychology requires us to think critically in examining theories and research, and to understand the contexts in which we develop and the contexts in which theories and research are conducted. You will be expected to engage with other learners as you reflect on ideas about why we develop the way we do. Such reflection provides an informed basis for acting on issues affecting children, youth, families and elders. Prerequisite: PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF)(4), or EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner (MPF)(3).
1. PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3), or
EDP 356 Human Development (3); and
Second and third courses must be selected in order of their position in the life span, as follows:
2. PSY 332 Child Development (3), or
FSW 281 Child Development in Diverse Families (3); and
3. PSY 333 Adolescent Development (3), or
FSW/EDP 481 Adolescent Development in Diverse Families (3)
OR
2. PSY 333 Adolescent Development (3), or
FSW/EDP 481 Adolescent Development in Diverse Families (3); and
3. PSY 334 Adulthood and Aging (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Psychology. Majors in the Department of Educational Psychology and Department of Family Studies and Social Work must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.
Contact: Department of Psychology, 126B Benton Hall

PSY 4 Developmental Patterns in Adulthood. Throughout life, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change. Adulthood and aging are a culmination of lifespan development. How does our biological make-up interact with our physical and social surroundings to contribute to our actions and abilities? A scientific approach to the study of aging requires us to think critically in examining theories and research, and to understand the contexts in which we develop and the contexts in which theories and research are conducted. Prerequisite: PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (MPF)(4), or EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner (MPF)(3).
1. PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3), or
EDP 356 Human Development (3); and
2. PSY 334 Adulthood and Aging (3); and
3. PHS 471 Sport, Leisure and Aging (4), or
GTY 466 The Family in Later Life (3), or
GTY 472 Minority Aging (3), or
SOC/GTY/WMS 463 Sociology of the Older Woman (3)
Optional Capstone: SOC 468/568 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society.
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Psychology. Majors in the Departments of Educational Psychology, and Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies and majors in Sociology and Gerontology must select a minimum of nine hours outside their department of major.
Contact: Department of Psychology, 126B Benton Hall

PSY 5 Cognition: Understanding and Improving Thought. Offers students the opportunity to reflect upon reasoning, those processes people use to create, maintain, modify, and evaluate beliefs about the world. Begins by introducing the study of cognition within the discipline of psychology; the second course emphasizes specific cognitive processes (e.g., language) and methods and theories associated with their study; the third course offers an in-depth analysis of current theories and methods of studying cognition within a circumscribed topic area.
1. PSY 271 Cognition (3); and
2. PSY 372 Learning and Cognition (4), or
PSY 374 Psychology of Language and Thought (3); and
3. PSY 470 Seminar in Cognition (3) or
PSY 471 Spatial Cognition (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Psychology.
Contact: Gordon Allen, Department of Psychology, 118 Benton

REL 1 Religion and American Life. Acquaints students with fundamental themes in the relationship between religion and society, as exemplified in the development of American religious pluralism in theory and practice, as well as in the impact of religious themes in the development of an American cultural identity.
1. REL 101 Varieties of Religious Expression (MPF) (3), or
REL 102 Religion and Modern Culture (MPF) (3), or
REL 103 Religion, History and Society (MPF) (3); and
2. AMS/REL 241 Religions of the American Peoples (4), or
AMS/REL 242 Religious Pluralism in Modern America (4); or
REL/AMS/WMS1 245 Women, Religion, and Social Change in America (4); and
3. AMS/REL 341 Protestantism & the Development of American Culture (4), or
AMS/REL 442 Religion, Society and Culture in New England (4), or
REL 343 African-American Religions (4), or
REL 445 Issues in the Study of Native American Religions (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Comparative Religion.
Contact: Department of Comparative Religion, 101 Old Manse

REL 2 The Historical and Comparative Study of Religion. Uses the approach of the history of religions to provide perspectival continuity and depends heavily on the study and interpretation of classical foreign language texts in English translation, while using case studies, surveys and field reports. Unlike some sequences in the humanities that concentrate on religious ideas and doctrines, this sequence utilizes categories developed from the field of comparative religion to acquaint students with the diversity of religious phenomena. Emphasizes the importance of studying religion in a comparative and global context; allows a choice of emphasis of either major "Eastern" or "Western" religious traditions at the second level.
1. REL 101 Varieties of Religious Expression (MPF)(3); and
2. REL 202 Religions of Asia (3), or
REL 211 Introduction to the Religion of Ancient Israel (3); and
3. REL 302 Methods for the Study of Religion (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Comparative Religion.
Contact: Department of Comparative Religion, 109 Old Manse

REL 3 Religion and Philosophy of Buddhist Asia. Seeks to give students a firm grounding in the patterns of thought, symbolism, and behavior originating in and associated with Buddhism. Students will follow the path of Buddhism from its birth in Upanishadic India to its function as a bridge culture knitting together much of Asia.
1. PHL 106 Thought and Culture of India and South Asia (MPF)(3); and
2. REL 323 Buddhism in India and South Asia (3); and
3. REL 324 Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Philosophy or Department of Comparative Religion.
Contact: Department of Comparative Religion, 109 Old Manse

REL 5 Jewish Civilization Through History. Acquaints students with the history of the Jewish people through their religious culture, social ideas and political institutions; helps students understand the distinctive forms of Jewish ethnic self-identity as they have developed through history; and helps students appreciate both the positive and negative aspects of the interaction of Jews with Christians and Muslims in a variety of geographical and cultural settings.
1. HST 346 Medieval Jewish History (3), or
REL 211 Introduction to the Religion of Ancient Israel ( 3), or
REL 213 Social and Religious History of the Jewish People (MPF) (3); and
Two from the following:
REL 385 The Religious Roots of Anti-Semitism (3)
REL 388 Jerusalem: The Meeting of Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Holy City (3)
REL 465 The Holocaust (4)
REL 475 Judaism in Modern Israel (4)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Comparative Religion.
Contact: Department of Comparative Religion, 102 Old Manse

RUS 1 Russia and the Soviet Union. Examines Russian culture, society, and politics from an interdisciplinary perspective, including major Russian literary works, historical patterns, and political leaders and parties from the 10th century to present. By considering this interaction, students gain meaningful insights into the development of Russia as well as acquiring useful perspectives on western society.
1. ENG/RUS 255 Russian Literature from Pushkin to Dostoevsky in Translation (MPF)(3), or
ENG/RUS 256 Russian Literature in English Translation: Tolstoy to Present (3); and
2. HST 374 Russia to 1855 (3), or
HST 375 Russia and the USSR from 1855 to the Present (3), or
HST 475 Images of Russia at Home and Abroad, 16th Century to Present (3), or
HST 470 Topics in Russian History (3); and
3. POL 331 Development of the Soviet Polity (3), or
POL 332 Politics of the Soviet Union (3) or,
HST/POL/RUS 230 Topics in Russian Culture and Civilization (3)
Note: Not open to Russian majors or majors in the Departments of History and Political Science.
Contact: Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages, 164 Irvin Hall

RUS 2 Russian Culture. Examines Russian culture from the point of view of artistic media, including major literary works, films, and varieties of folkloric expression. Russian folklore, film, and literature often explore some of the same issues, central to the society they reflect, like rebellion and revolution, alienation and the creation of a community, and the intricacies of social and sexual relationships. Through the study of diverse elite and popular approaches to these topics, students will gain an appreciation of some pervasive Russian attitudes and concerns.
1. RUS 137 Russian Folklore (MPF)(3), or
ENG/RUS 255 Russian Literature from Pushkin to Dostoevsky in Translation (MPF)(3); and
2. RUS/ENG 256 Russian Literature in English Translation: Tolstoy to Present (3), or
RUS 257 Russian Literature in English Translation: Pasternak to Present (3); and
3. RUS 263 Soviet Cinema (3)
Note: Not open to Russian majors.
Contact: Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 164 Irvin Hall

RUS 3 Developing Language Skills in Russian. For students who have completed the first two semesters of college-level Russian language or the equivalent, this sequence develops speaking, listening, reading and writing ability using a variety of materials drawn from fiction, television, film, the Internet, journalism, and memoirs. The courses draw on computer-assisted materials developed by Miami faculty for Miami students and are characterized by small sections and a lot of in-class and out-of-class interaction. Courses may not be taken credit-no credit and must be taken in order.
1. RUS 201 Intermediate Russian I (3)
2. RUS 202 Intermediate Russian II (3)
3. RUS 301 Advanced Russian Conversation/Compositon/Reading (3)
Note: Not open to Russian Majors
Contact: Department or German, Russian, East Asian Languages

SBI 1 Business Institute for Non-Business Students Students will acquire a basic understanding of how businesses and how people work together, providing synergy with the students chosen major. Six-week program designed to help talented non-business students develop a clear advantage in the competitive job market. The sequence assumes that you have no prior knowledge of business topics and is intended to make business learning interesting, accessible, and valuable to students in all majors.
Take these three courses:
BUS 301 Macro Concepts in Contemporary Business
BUS 302 Micro Concepts in Contemporary Business
BUS 303 Business Process Integration
Note: Not open to students with majors or minors in business.
Prerequisite: Students must have 60 hours of college credit, and permission of instructor.

SDT 1 Self Designed Thematic Sequence. The purpose of a Self-Designed Thematic Sequence is to provide students with the opportunity to design a specialized Thematic Sequence beyond those that are currently offered. This sequence should be based on students' interests, career goals, and intellectual interests that they want to pursue. A proposal must be submitted to the Office of Liberal Education for approval (see www.muohio.edu/led)
Contact: Office of Liberal Education, 229 Culler Hall

SOC 2 Applied Social Science Methods. Emphasizes the applied dimensions of social research, and reviews the basic methodologies social scientists employ in their research. Although students receive exposure to the techniques involved, emphasis is on the thinking processes involved in doing social research and in applying research findings. Students learn how to frame questions, link them to basic concepts in sociology and anthropology, how to decide on appropriate methodologies, how to examine data, and how to link the results of research to theoretical and applied issues. Prerequisite: SOC 151 (MPF)(4), or SOC 152 (MPF)(4), or ATH 155 (MPF)(3).
1. SOC 262 Research Methods (4); and
2. ATH 265 Language and Culture (3); and
3. ATH 411 Applied Anthropology (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology.
Contact: Department of Sociology and Gerontology, or the Department of Anthropology

SOC 3 Sociological Perspectives on Inequality. Uses a sociological perspective to approach the issues of social, political, and economic inequality in contemporary society, paying particular attention to inequality as it is determined by class, race, and gender. Begins with an examination of theories of social stratification; then follows a sequence of courses which allows students to develop an in-depth understanding of the major dimensions of social inequality. Prerequisite: SOC 151 (MPF)(4), or SOC 152 (MPF)(4), or BWS 151 (MPF)(4).
1. SOC/WMS 203 Sociology of Gender (3); and
2. BWS/SOC 348 Race and Ethnic Relations(3), or
BWS/SOC 448 The African American Experience (3); and
3. SOC 372 Social Stratification (3), or
SOC 411 Social Conflict (3), or
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3)
Note: Not open to sociology or gerontology majors.
Contact: Department of Sociology, and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall

SOC 4 Sociological Perspectives on Criminality And Deviance. Students will use a sociological perspective to understand and critique the social dynamics of conformity, crime, deviance, and the justice system in history and contemporary society, paying particular attention to the social construction of legality, normality, and crime, as influenced by various cultural contexts. The sequence begins with an examination of the basic theories and components of deviance/conformity. Following this introduction, students will follow a sequence of courses which allows them to examine and develop an understanding of the criminological field, and concludes with an advanced course. Students must apply for this thematic sequence; enrollment is limited. Prerequisites: completion of SOC 151 or SOC 152 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
1. SOC 202 Social Deviance (4) or
SOC 201 Social Problems (4), approved spring 2005-2006; and
2. SOC 352 Criminology (3); and
3. SOC 413 Juvenile Delinquency (3), or
SOC 414 Penology (3), or
SOC 410 Topics in Criminology(3).

Note: Not open to sociology or gerontology majors.
Contact: Department of Sociology, and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall

SOC 5 Gender and Family Studies. Sequence exposes students to the major sociological contributions to gender and family issues and gives them experience in connecting the substantive content in the courses. Objective include: 1) demonstrate how various sociological theories differentially contribute to our understanding of gender, sexuality, and families, 2) link the core concepts sociologists employ across the three levels of courses, 3) highlight how definitional issues and current research in gender, sexuality, and family intersect, and 4) derive personal insights for reflecting and acting regarding one's position in the social structure regarding gender, sexuality, and family.
1. SOC/WMS 203 Sociology of Gender (3); and
2. SOC/WMS/FSW 221 Human Sexuality (3); and
3. SOC/FSW 361 Socioloogy of Families (3) or
GTY 466 Family in Later Life (3)

Note: Not open to sociology or gerontology majors.
Contact: Department of Sociology, and Gerontology, 375 Upham Hall

SPA 2 Exploring Social Emotional and Communication Consequences in Special Populations. Offers students the opportunity to develop insight into (1) the problems facing physically, mentally, communicatively, culturally or social challenged individuals in our society; (2) the development of structures and environments needed for such individual to communicate effectively, and (3) how these environmental modifications can be implemented. Provides specific information on recognizing and treating physical and communicative disorders, with emphasis placed on those problems that impact the normal development of speech, hearing and language.
1. SPA 127 Introduction to Communication disorders (3); and
2. SPA 233 Perspectives of the Human Face (3); or
EDP 256 Psychology of Learners with Exceptionalities (3); and
3. SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2); and SPA 427.L Laboratory Experience in Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (1); or
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3).
Not open to Speech Pathology and Audiology majors
Contact Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2 Bachelor Hall

SPN 1 Literature and Culture in Spain. Focuses on the literature and cultures of Spain, exploring the interrelationships among texts, history, and culture. SPN 315, a Foundation course, emphasizes skills in the analysis and interpretation of Spanish texts; SPN 351 explores historical, social, political and artistic circumstances as evidenced in primary literary texts from the medieval period through 1700; SPN 352 investigates historical, social, political and artistic circumstances as seen in primary literary texts from 1700 through the twenty-first century. Textual analysis learned in SPN 315 is further developed throughout SPN 351 and 352 to appreciate the potential of literature and other cultural texts to define society. Prerequisite: SPN 311 Courses must be taken in order. (Sequence approved for 08.3 and beyond)
1. SPN 315 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
2. SPN 351 Cultural History of Spain I
3. SPN 352 Cultural History of Spain II
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Portuguese, 249 Irvin Hall
Contact: Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 249 Irvin Hall

SPN 2 Literature and Culture in Spanish America. Focuses on the literature of Spanish America, exploring the interrelationships among texts, history, and culture. SPN 315, a Foundation course, emphasizes skills i n the analysis and interpretation of Spanish American texts; SPN 361 explores social and historical circumstances (colonialism through national independence, issues of national development) as represented in Spanish American literature; SPN 362 continues to focus on cultural and historical circumstances in Spanish American literature from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. All courses taught in Spanish, and all work is completed in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPN 311 Courses must be taken in order. (Sequence approved for 08.3 and beyond)
1. SPN 315 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (MPF)(3); and
2. SPN 361 Cultural History of Spanish America I (3); and
3. SPN 362 Cultural History of Spanish America II (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Contact: Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 249 Irvin Hall

SPN 3 Spanish Linguistics and Culture. Focuses on the study of language as a sign of cultural identity and as a social marker. Although the focus is on Spanish, the general goal is to develop students' ability to think critically about the connection between language and the social and cultural contexts in which it develops and exists. Students will learn to collect and interpret linguistic data, discuss historical events and conditions that have determined the evolution of Spanish dialects and the establishment of a standard, and evaluate current linguistic conflicts in the Spanish-speaking world. (Sequence approved for 08.3 and beyond)
1. SPN 312 Introduction to Spanish Language and Linguistics (3); and
2. SPN 381 Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture I (3); and
3. SPN 382 Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture II (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Contact: Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 249 Irvin

STA 1 Quality Issues in Contemporary Business and Industry. Provides an understanding of the factors influencing quality and organizational productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to critically examine work systems and play a leading role in the improvement of any work process in which they may be involved. Key themes include: data based decision-making, use of statistical tools for process analysis and quality improvement, measurement of quality, Total Quality Management, quality leadership, employee involvement, and the relationship between work processes and quality improvement systems.
1. DSC 205 Business Statistics (4), or
STA 301 Applied Statistics (3), or
STA 368 Introduction to Statistics (4); and
2. MGT 302 Operations Management (3); and
3. DSC/STA 365 Statistical Quality Control (3), or
EGR 334 Quality Planning and Control (3); and
4. MGT 453 Productivity Improvement (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Management. Majors in the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, and Department of Mathematics and Statistics must select a minimum of nine hours from outside their department of major.
Contact: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 122B Bachelor Hall

STA 2 Applied Statistics. Provides a basic understanding of the statistical data analysis procedures of estimation and hypothesis testing, and their use in data-based decision making. Based primarily on the "classical" assumptions of random sampling and normal distributions, data analysis applications range from one and two population problems to the more complex problems of regression and design of experiments. The first course, introduces additional statistical procedures that go beyond the "classical" assumptions. Considers examples from a wide variety of disciplines and life experiences and employs statistical software extensively.
1. STA 261 Statistics (MPF)(4), or
STA 301 Applied Statistics, or
STA 368 Introduction to Statistics (4); and
2. STA 363 Regression and Design of Experiments (3); and
3. STA/DSC 333 Nonparametric Statistics (3), or
STA/DSC 365 Statistical Quality Control (3), or
STA/DSC 432 Survey Sampling in Business (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Majors in the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems must select a Statistics course at the third level.
Contact: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 122B Bachelor Hall

THE 1 Modern Theatre and Drama. Offers a systematic study of the influences, backgrounds, playwrights, and theatre artists that have brought about contemporary theatre production practice, style, and dramaturgy. The eclecticism of 20th Century theatre reflects the shifting realities of science, culture, politics, and aesthetics in a way that mirrors our attempts to understand ourselves and our world. The objective is to reach an integrative knowledge of the connectedness of art and society to understand how in creating an image of our lives, in forging new realities, in exploring new forms and styles, theatre artists have helped define our response to the world and our experience.
1. THE 101 Theatre Production I: Theory and Analysis (MPF)(3) and THE 103 Theatre Production I
Laboratory (MPF)(1), or
THE 191 Theatre Appreciation (MPF)(3); and
Two of the following:
THE 391 Modern American Theatre (3)
THE 392 Modern European Theatre (3)
THE 393 Cultural, Ethnic, and Gender Issues in Dramatic Literature (3)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Theatre.
Contact: Department of Theatre, 112 Heistand Hall
WMS 1 Women and the World. This sequence focuses on understanding women’s historical and contemporary socio-cultural and political realities from an international perspective. Students will learn to use gender as a category of analysis, to understand complex issues and processes related to an increasingly interconnected world system and the ways women and gender are implicated in these processes, and to apply this knowledge to the topical issues of either the environment and natural resources or the politics of varied
forms of cultural representation and interpretation.
1. WMS 201 Introduction to Women’s Studies
2. WMS/POL 346 Global Gender Politics or
WMS/HST 450 Contemporary Women’s World History
3. WMS/REL 333 The Harem, The Veil, and the High Heel or
WMS/GEO 436 Women, Gender, and the Environment
Note: Not open to Women Studies majors in the.
Contact: Cheryl Johnson, 126 MacMillan Hall.

ZOO 1 Concepts in Physiology. Provides an understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in physiological systems. Begins with a Foundation course then provides more depth to cellular and molecular mechanisms of action in physiological processes.
1. BOT/MBI/ZOO 116 Biological Concepts (MPF)(4), or
ZOO 114 Principles of Biology (MPF)(4); and
2. ZOO 203 Cell Biology (3); and
3. ZOO 305 Animal Physiology (5)
Note: Not open to majors in the Department of Zoology.
Contact: Department of Zoology, 212 Pearson

ZOO 2 ANIMAL DIVERSITY. . Illustrates the diversity of organisms within the Kingdom Animalia. This diversity includes variation in body structure and function, life history traits, and ecological roles. Upon completion, students will be able to describe major patterns in variation among animal taxa, understand mechanisms that lead to creation of such variation, and provide detailed examples of animal diversity.
1. ZOO 113 Animal Diversity (4), or
BOT/MBI/ZOO 115 Biological Concepts (4); and
2. ZOO 204 Fundamentals of Ecology (3), or
ZOO 206 Evolutionary Biology (3); and
3. ZOO 311 Vertebrate Zoology (4), or
ZOO 312 Invertebrate Zoology (4).
Not open to Zoology majors.
Contact Zoology Department, 212 Pearson.

SEQUENCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LUXEMBOURG PROGRAM
Contact: Cordelia Stroinigg, MUDEC, MacMillan Hall

LUX 1 The Development of Contemporary Europe (Social Science). As one of the centers of the European Union, Luxembourg is an ideal place to study Europe from a social science perspective. This sequence permits students to gain a clear perspective on the cultural, political, and sociological phenomena in the post World War One period. Students will take the core lecture course plus two courses from the companion list for a total of 9 credit hours. Students whose major is in the same department as the core may only count the core lecture course for this unit.

LUX 2 The European Cultural Heritage (Humanities). As a microcosm of contemporary European culture and one of the capitals of the European Union, Luxembourg provides a setting for students to investigate these interrelationships from the perspective of the humanities, taking advantage of the proximity of the Grand Duchy to the great centers of European culture. Students will take the core lecture course plus two courses from the companion list for a total of 9 credit hours. Students whose major is in the same department as the core may only count the core lecture course for this unit.

LUX 3 European Culture and Society (Interdisciplinary). Permits students to draw on the variety of European focused courses available at MUDEC to develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities of contemporary Europe. Emphasis is on an interdisciplinary perspective which links cultural phenomena and sociopolitical dynamics. Students must take at least one course from each of the three groupings: language, social sciences, and humanities.

LUX 4 The Development of Contemporary Europe (Business). As one of the centers of the European Union, Luxembourg is an ideal place to study Europe from a busniess perspective. This sequence permits students to gain a clear perspective on the post World War One period. Students will take the core lecture course plus two courses from the companion list for a total of 9 credit hours. Students whose major is in the same department as the core may only count the core lecture course for this unit.