May 17, 2024  
2022-23 Catalog 
    
2022-23 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

 

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 475 - Crisis Intervention Strategies


    4 credits
    Introduces crisis intervention research and theory. Emphasizes interventions for suicide, domestic violence, rape, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, and terrorism. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 479 - Abnormal Psychology


    4 credits
    Surveys the major categories of behavioral and mental disorders, including schizophrenia; anxiety; and childhood, dissociative, mood, personality, sexual, and substance disorders. Explores etiology, general characteristics of the disorders, and current treatments. Emphasizes the sociocultural factors affecting diagnosis and prognosis. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 487 - Multicultural Psychology


    4 credits
    Considers theory, research, and multicultural perspectives as they relate to applied psychology and special populations. Students explore their own ethnic and cultural heritages, challenging biases and confronting stereotypes. Emphasizes issues related to the role of the professional psychologist. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 489 - Native American Psychology


    4 credits
    Surveys selected health issues, such as psychosocial problems-in-living, depression, suicide, and substance abuse. Also addresses the traumatizing impact of the American Dream. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 490 - Women and Relationships


    4 credits
    Offers an intensive exploration of women’s involvement in interpersonal relationships, with a focus on theoretical and experiential aspects. Considers women’s roles, identities, and self schemas as influenced by interactions with others in cultural, familial, and intrapsychic frameworks. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 492 - Psychology of Women


    4 credits
    Surveys women’s issues from the perspective of feminist psychology, including lifecycles, theories, and contemporary social problems. Critiques traditional psychological assumptions, data, philosophies, and policies in light of new trends. Students actively explore empirical and experiential aspects of such issues as psychological sex differences, socialization of gender, identity development, androgyny, power, language, violence, and therapy. May be applied to the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies major or minor. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 495 - Lesbian and Gay Studies


    4 credits
    Provides students with in-depth exposure to a select set of lesbian and gay issues in relation to the field of psychology. From a psychological perspective, students examine the assumptions, definitions, supporting research, personality theorists’ perspectives, and counseling concerns as they relate to lesbians and gay men. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 496 - History and Systems of Psychology


    4 credits
    Explores the historical development of psychology as a science. Offers critical analysis of the various historical and contemporary movements and issues related to scientific inquiry and the evolution of knowledge. Project-based course. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 497 - Human Service Capstone Project


    4 credits
    Integrates and synthesizes the skills and knowledge acquired in the human service program. Students develop a social service program encompassing needs assessment, program rationale, objectives, methods, activities, and a plan for program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): PSY 429 , acceptance into the human service program, and senior standing.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 498 - Psychology Capstone


    4 credits each
    Students integrate and synthesize the skills and knowledge specified in the nine goals of the psychology major in a project involving a psychological, investigative process. Several options are available for the community project/internship or research project, which is conducted during the two terms of the required senior capstone. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand I). Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 , PSY 202 , PSY 211 , PSY 225  , PSY 325  ; psychology major or interdisciplinary psychology emphasis; and senior standing
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 499 - Psychology Capstone


    4 credits each
    Students integrate and synthesize the skills and knowledge specified in the nine goals of the psychology major in a project involving a psychological, investigative process. Several options are available for the community project/internship or research project, which is conducted during the two terms of the required senior capstone. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand I). Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 , PSY 202 , PSY 211 , PSY 225  , PSY 325  ,  PSY 498  ;  psychology major or interdisciplinary psychology emphasis; and senior standing.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 501 - Research


    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 503 - Thesis


    1 to 9 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 505 - Reading and Conference


    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 507 - Seminar


    1 to 10 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 508 - Instructional Aide


    1 to 6 credits
    Students explore the process of teaching psychology by working closely with an instructor. Involves laboratory demonstrations, lecture presentations, discussion groups and small-group work facilitation, and paper-grading. 6 credits allowed per term. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 509 - Practicum


    1 to 6 credits
    Supervised experience at agencies and organizations. Provides opportunities for professional service that reflect students’ academic goals. Students work as part of an organization and under the supervision of a site supervisor and SOU practicum supervisor. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 512 - Portfolio Development


    2 credits
    Seminar for successful completion of professional portfolio. Development of executive summary detailing strengths and deficiencies related to core competencies. Discusses continuing professional education after graduation, including both new skills and knowledge, as well as work to improve on current deficiencies. Involves both group and individual sessions. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the HS or OTD track.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 514 - Humanistic Psychology


    4 credits
    Explores how humanistic psychologists care deeply about what it means to be fully, vitally human and to reach our highest potentials. Focuses on historical, contemporary, and leading-edge scholarly contributions to humanistic theory, research, and practice. Considers applications of the humanistic perspective to students’ lives and fields of interest, while examining the relevance to concerns of our time. PSY 202 recommended.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 518 - Training Design


    4 credits
    Provides an overview of instructional design theory and methodology. Emphasizes experiential learning and seminar and workshop development. Students design and rehearse a training project with videotaped and interpersonal feedback.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 529 - Program Development


    4 credits
    Explores the principles, processes, and practices involved in the creation of human service programs. Students develop a model social service program as a significant part of this course. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in descriptive and inferential statistics; instructor consent
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 530 - Program Evaluation


    4 credits
    Explores models of evaluation and applies research methods to policy and program assessment, with emphases on mental health, human service, and organizational settings. Students conduct a supervised program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): PSY 542  or COUN 542 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 532 - Personality


    4 credits
    Offers analysis and survey of personality concepts and evaluation of selected personality theories.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 533 - Personality Testing and Organizational Assessment


    4 credits
    Focuses on assessment in organizations, particularly individual differences in personality, ability, preferences, and temperament. Explores the relationship between individual difference variables, as well as roles and issues such as leadership selection, placement, and development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 229 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 535 - Environmental Psychology


    4 credits
    Explores the theories, empirical research, and methodology of environmental psychology. Discusses environmental perception; the effects of noise, temperature, air pollution, and wind on behavior; personal space; territoriality; crowding; urban problems; leisure; recreation; and environmental activism.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 537 - Creative Thinking


    4 credits
    Involves experiential exercises designed to give students an opportunity to learn and gain thinking skills. Topics and exercises cover the development and assessment of creativity; the roles of learning styles, communication, assumptions, inferences, and hypotheses in creativity; the impact of groups on creativity; and various strategies for enhancing creativity.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 538 - Group Dynamics


    4 credits
    Examines group and interpersonal functioning via practical laboratory experience. Addresses leadership, group cohesion, decision making, conflict resolution, trust, interpersonal attraction, communication, and self-disclosure. Prerequisite(s): PSY 202 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 539 - Group Facilitation and Assessment


    4 credits
    Surveys models of group facilitation and methods of assessing group functioning. Emphasizes functional or training groups in organizations. Topics include ongoing process consultation, facilitation of team effectiveness training, group-process educational groups, short-term problem-solving designs, models of group decision making, and structured inventories to assess group structure and process. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 , PSY 202 , PSY 438 /PSY 538  
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • PSY 540 - Organization Development


    4 credits
    Analyzes the coherent, systematically planned, sustained effort at system self-study and improvement. Focuses explicitly on change in formal and informal procedures, norms, structures, and using behavioral science concepts. Explores various OD designs, including training, survey-data-feedback, constructive confrontation, and process observation and feedback. Prerequisite(s): PSY 538 , PSY 539  
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 542 - Applied Research Design


    4 credits
    Explores applied research and outcome evaluation models. Reviews relevant experimental quasi-experimental and correlational designs, with additional training in qualitative methods. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate research methods and statistics course and enrollment in the MHC program.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 543 - Process of Behavior Change


    4 credits
    Familiarizes students with the fundamentals and uses of behavior modification. Provides exposure to real-world applications and an opportunity to analyze applications of behavior modification in applied settings.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 544 - Topics in Cognitive Processes


    4 credits
    Explores in greater depth (than PSY 344) the research, theory and applications regarding selected advanced topics in cognition, especially those involving active mental processing, such as language and reasoning, problem solving, decision-making, judgments, and creative thinking.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 545 - Organizational Psychology


    4 credits
    Applies the principles of psychology to job applicants, employees, managers, and consumers in business and industry. Examines the use of psychological principles in solving problems in the work world, including conflict resolution, power and influence within the organization, communication and leadership, integration of individual needs with management goals, and maintenance of institutional vitality. SOC 204  recommended. Approved for University Studies (Integration).
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 546 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology


    4 credits
    Introduces the industrial/organizational (I/O) field of psychology. After surveying I/O theories and methods such as job design, personnel selection, job satisfaction, training, and team-building, students get an opportunity to model some of these methods in small group exercises and case study analyses. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201  and PSY 229  

     
    Graded (A-F) only.

  
  • PSY 548 - Mediation and Conflict Management


    4 credits
    Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of dispute resolution and assists them in developing the basic skills and knowledge for productively managing their own and intervening in others’ disputes. Class time consists primarily of practice and roleplay, as well as lecture, lecture-discussion, and coaching by professional mediators. Certificate of completion provided with successful completion of the course. Additional fees/tuition may apply. (Cross-listed in other departments.)
  
  • PSY 552 - Health Psychology


    4 credits
    Explores the role of psychological factors in physical health. Covers such topics as the roles of cognition, social factors, and personality in the mind-body connection. Analyzes the brain, nervous system, and endocrine system. Examines applications to stress in the workplace, the development of physical and mental illness, and other implications. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201  and PSY 202 ; PSY 228  and PSY 229  recommended
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 553 - Stress Management


    4 credits
    Focuses on determining the nature of stress, its effects on people, and how to minimize its negative effects. Describes physiological and psychological stress reactions, stress-related disease processes, individualization of stress reactivity, and maximization of one’s own stress management potential.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 557 - Drug Use and Abuse


    4 credits
    Surveys the physiological, psychological, and societal effects of chemical substances on humans. Emphasizes drugs of major usage, such as prescription drugs, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and cocaine. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 560 - Child and Adolescent Development


    4 credits
    Provides an in-depth examination of the major developmental issues from infancy through adolescence, with emphasis on empirical models of cognition, psychosocial development, and personality. Culminating project involves application and theoretical integration. Prerequisite(s): PSY 370 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 563 - Psychopathology of Childhood


    4 credits
    Surveys the field of child psychopathology, including the theoretical concepts, etiology, assessment, and treatment of various childhood disorders. Emphasizes understanding children in the context of their development, families, and culture. Prerequisite(s): PSY 370 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 565 - Adult Development and Aging


    4 credits
    Studies the principles and methods of developmental psychology as they are seen in individuals from early adulthood to death. These include physical functioning, changes in cognitive and behavioral processes, personality changes and development, intimacy and family development, career development, and cultural factors in the aging process. Prerequisite(s): PSY 370 .
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 566 - Psychology of Aging


    4 credits
    Examines the psychological processes of aging starting from adult developmental maturity through old age and death. Focuses on continuing social and personal adaptation to physical changes and the impact of cultural attitudes on the self-concept of adults in their elderly years.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 567 - Death and Dying


    4 credits
    Offers a psychological examination of death and dying. Surveys the many dimensions of death and our death-care system. Explores the ways in which psychological and societal assumptions, expectations, and practices influence our relationship with death. PSY 201 , PSY 202  recommended.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 569 - Psychology of Human Sexuality


    4 credits
    Surveys the psychological aspects of human sexual behavior relevant to the work of mental health counselors and human service professionals. Considers typical and atypical sexual behavior, sexual health and wellness throughout the lifespan, sexual orientation, gender, sexual dysfunction, paraphilic behaviors, sex therapy, and counseling practice related to sexuality. Prerequisite(s): PSY 369  and graduate level standing.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 582 - Ethics and Roles


    2 credits
    Examines the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the American Society of Training and Development. Challenges participants to apply critical-thinking skills to ethical decision making in their professional roles.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 587 - Multicultural Psychology


    4 credits
    Considers theory, research, and multicultural perspectives as they relate to applied psychology and special populations. Students explore their own ethnic and cultural heritages, challenging biases and confronting stereotypes. Emphasizes issues related to the role of the professional psychologist.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 589 - Native American Psychology


    4 credits
    Surveys selected health issues, such as psychosocial problems-in-living, depression, suicide, and substance abuse. Also addresses the traumatizing impact of the American Dream.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • PSY 590 - Women and Relationships


    4 credits
    Offers an intensive exploration of women’s involvement in interpersonal relationships, with a focus on theoretical and experiential aspects. Considers women’s roles, identities, and self schemas as influenced by interactions with others in cultural, familial, and intrapsychic frameworks.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 592 - Psychology of Women


    4 credits
    Surveys women’s issues from the perspective of feminist psychology, including lifecycles, theories, and contemporary social problems. Critiques traditional psychological assumptions, data, philosophies, and policies in light of new trends. Students actively explore empirical and experiential aspects of such issues as psychological sex differences, socialization of gender, identity development, androgyny, power, language, violence, and therapy.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 595 - Lesbian and Gay Studies


    4 credits
    Provides students with in-depth exposure to a select set of lesbian and gay issues in relation to the field of psychology. From a psychological perspective, students examine the assumptions, definitions, supporting research, personality theorists’ perspectives, and counseling concerns as they relate to lesbians and gay men.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • PSY 596 - History and Systems of Psychology


    4 credits
    Explores the historical development of psychology as a science. Offers critical analysis of the various historical and contemporary movements and issues related to scientific inquiry and the evolution of knowledge.
    Graded (A-F) only.

Reading Endorsement

  
  • READ 507 - Seminar


    1-6 credits
    Credits to be arranged.
  
  • READ 509 - Practicum


    4 credits
    Carried out in schools and/or districts and consists of candidates working directly with students, other faculty, administrators, and the school community to fulfill various roles of the reading specialist. Explores reading teaching; literacy testing; curriculum development for various groups of readers including ELL, struggling readers, average and gifted readers; assessing and making recommendations for a school’s reading program; and developing literacy-focused professional development sessions for faculty, administrators, instructional assistants, and parents. Typically, the practicum is the final capstone course of the reading endorsement course of study. Prerequisite(s): Minimum 18 credits of reading endorsement coursework required. A person must have a teaching license prior to enrolling in the READ 509 practicum.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • READ 512 - Foundations of Literacy


    4 credits
    Introduces teachers to the foundations of literacy. Examines the factors that influence literacy learning and analyzes core understandings about the nature of reading. Emphasizes consensus research findings and explores how these are translated into best practices in the classroom.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • READ 515 - ECE Foundations of Literacy Development


    3 credits
    Examines the process of early language development and the emergence of literacy, focusing on the first eight years of life. Studies literacy development in diverse contexts and examines the influence of individual, cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and racial differences, as well as ability levels. Considers ways of promoting language and literacy development, including the selection and use of activities and materials suitable for the facilitation of early literacy. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Access to early childhood students is required.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 532 - Writing Across the Curriculum


    3 credits
    Learners will explore instructional strategies in order to guide their students in acquiring writing skills in content areas. Emphasis is on the functional teaching of writing, including designing and preparing materials to use with curriculum materials in all school subjects. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 535 - Language and Literacy in the content Areas


    4 credits
    Develops competence in teaching the interactive processes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking across the curriculum. Focuses on strategies for teaching students of varied backgrounds and abilities. For students in grades 3-12 to be successful in the content areas they must be able to read and comprehend various informational texts and write for different purposes and audiences. This course provides teachers with the tools to improve student achievement in the content areas through the developmentally appropriate integration of literacy strategies.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 537 - Reading Across the Curriculum


    3 credits
    Learners will explore and experience instructional strategies designed to guide students toward student-owned, reading-to-learn strategies in all curriculum and content areas. Emphasis is on active reading strategies focused on pre-, during-, and after-reading. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 570 - Classroom Assessment and Reading Instruction


    4 credits
    Provides teachers an understanding of issues related to reading instruction and assessment. Educators are provided research-validated strategies and assessment tools to inform instruction, meet the needs of individual learners, and develop an understanding of the issues related to effective reading instruction. Focuses on the integral relationship between informal classroom assessments and effective instructional strategies within the context of a balanced reading approach.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • READ 572 - ECE Reading Assessment


    1 to 3 credits
    Examines varieties of assessment for early reading and literacy, focusing on the first eight years of life. Studies current reading assessment approaches within diverse contexts and examines the influence of individual, cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and racial differences, as well as abilities and disabilities. Considers ways of sharing reading assessment information that identifies children in need of prevention. Covers early-intervention planning with early childhood educators and family members. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing. Access to early childhood students is required. Minimum 9 credits of reading endorsement coursework required with at least 3 credits from the Foundations category of the ReadOregon program.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 580 - Leadership in Reading Programs


    4 credits
    Explores the role of the reading specialist as a teacher and school literacy leader; how curriculum is developed; the role of coach, supervisor, and professional developer; and the role of a reading advocate for all students. (Many assignments are designed to be implemented in a school setting. If you are not currently teaching, you will need to find a school that will allow you to talk with the reading specialist and a few classroom teachers.)
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • READ 581 - Action Research Leadership in Literacy


    3 credits
    Develops knowledge and skills in appropriate action research techniques. Participants develop an action research proposal that may be implemented in their schools or classrooms and may also be appropriate for submission to grant agencies for funding. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Access to elementary and/or secondary students is required. Minimum 12 credits of reading endorsement coursework required with at least 3 credits from the Foundations category and at least 3 of those credits from a Reading Assessment category of the ReadOregon program.
    Graded (A-F) only.
  
  • READ 590 - Children’s Literature: PK-5


    3 credits
    Explores children’s literature that includes ethnic and cultural diversity. Focuses on current and traditional works, as well as authors and illustrators of children’s books at the early childhood and elementary levels. Students share books and book-related experiences with children. Explores instructional strategies for using literature to teach reading and content subjects in the classroom. Access to early childhood or elementary-level students is required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Access to a classroom of early childhood or elementary students.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • READ 596 - Young Adult International Literature


    3 credits
    Offers Reading Endorsement students the opportunity to become immersed in integrated content and instruction by examining both the literary elements and the social science information existing in international young adult literature. Five regions of the world are included: Sub-Sahara Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Two to three regions will be covered in detail with the remaining regions as areas for independent projects. Students will explore instructional strategies for using literature to teach reading and content subjects in middle level and high school classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
    Graded (A-F) only

Religion

  
  • REL 199 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • REL 201 - Religion and the Human Experience


    4 credits each
    Examines religion as a human experience and traces its influence on human concepts of spiritual, cultural, and physical reality. Explores the beliefs and practices of five religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and their influence on the cultural understanding of the individual; the world and the cosmos; the roles of the individual and the community; social, commercial, and governmental structures; and gender, race, and age. Addresses the influence of religion and religious practice on the philosophy, literature, music, and fine art of a culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • REL 202 - Religion and the Human Experience


    4 credits
    Examines religion as a human experience and traces its influence on human concepts of spiritual, cultural, and physical reality. Explores the beliefs and practices of five religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and their influence on the cultural understanding of the individual; the world and the cosmos; the roles of the individual and the community; social, commercial, and governmental structures; and gender, race, and age. Addresses the influence of religion and religious practice on the philosophy, literature, music, and fine art of a culture. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities).
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • REL 299 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • REL 399 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

Science

  
  • SC 110 - Concepts in Science: Energy


    4 credits
    Students will explore the concept of energy in the natural sciences and its use in society with an emphasis on (1) science as a way of learning, (2) the definition of energy, and (3) the law of conservation of energy.  Through course readings, notes, multimedia, and laboratory investigations, the importance of the concept of energy in astronomy, simple thermodynamics, chemical reactions, weather and climate, photosynthesis, ecosystems, and society (traditional and alternative energy sources) is highlighted.  The historical development of the concept of energy will be traced with a special focus on important historical, scientific investigations.  Approved for University Studies Explorations - Strand G. Corequisite(s): SC 110L  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SC 110L - Concepts in Science: Energy Lab


    0 credit
    Complementary lab for SC 110 lecture. Purchase of a pre-designed lab kit is required. Corequisite(s): SC 110  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SC 120 - Concepts in Science: Light and Sound


    4 credits
    Imagine using light, color, sound, and music to develop and apply scientific thinking and experimentation skills.  This course, designed for both scientists and non-scientists alike, provides a better understanding of the properties, perceptions, and applications of light and sound, specifically through the lens of optics, color and music.  We will use readings, hands-on experiments, and free online resources to develop a conceptual framework for the physical properties of light and sound. We build a strong and very welcoming, supportive community through short video assignments and shared forums for experiments.  Approved for University Studies - Strand G. Corequisite(s): SC 120L .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SC 120L - Concepts in Science: Light and Sound Lab


    0 credits
    Corresponding lab for SC 120 .  Approved for University Studies - Strand G. Corequisite(s): SC 120 .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.

Shakespeare Studies

  
  • SHS 199 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 200 - Shakespeare: Innovations (The Early Plays)


    4 credits
    Serves as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, providing the appropriate backgrounds and contexts with which to analyze Shakespeare’s work, including biographical, historical/cultural, critical/theoretical, linguistic, and theatrical. Examines two plays from the first decade of Shakespeare’s writing career. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). (Cross-listed with ENG 200  and TA 200 ).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SHS 236.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 201 - Shakespeare: Explorations (The Middle Plays)


    4 credits
    Examines 4-5 plays from the middle period of Shakespeare’s career, roughly 1598-1604. Includes consideration of at least one comedy, history, and tragedy.  Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). (Cross-listed with ENG 201 /TA 201 .)
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 202 - Shakespeare: Consummations (The Late Plays)


    4 credits
    Examines 4-5 plays from the last stage of Shakespeare’s career, roughly 1604-1611. Includes consideration of at least one history, tragedy, and romance. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). (Cross-listed with ENG 202 /TA 202 .)
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 299 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 337 - Shakespeare on Film


    4 credits
    Analyzes film and television productions and adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays from the silent era to the present, focusing on their interpretations of Shakespeare’s text and their cinematic art (e.g., directorial technique, camera-work, lighting, costume, and location). Includes such directors as Olivier, Welles, Kurosawa, Zeffirelli, Branagh, and Luhrmann.
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SHS 237.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 338 - Shakespeare in Popular Culture


    4 credits
    Explores the manifestations of Shakespeare’s work in contemporary media, as well as its roots in the popular and folk culture of Shakespeare’s time. It examines questions of cultural capital and expression through theoretical and critical readings and extensive examples from film, theater, music, and television, as well as digital, transmedia, and participatory culture. Prerequisite(s): SHS 200  /TA 200  /ENG 200  or SHS/TA 236. (Cross-listed with TA 338 .
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • SHS 339 - Performing Shakespeare


    4 credits
    Offers students the opportunity to approach Shakespeare’s text from the actor’s perspective and to take part in a Shakespearean performance project, for example, a presentation of a redacted version of a Shakespearean play.  This is not an acting class, so no acting experience is required.   Students are positioned as actors solely in order to experience the unique way of knowing Shakespeare that performing his plays provides.  Repeatable for up to 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): SHS 200  /TA 200  /ENG 200  or SHS/TA 236. (Cross-listed  with TA 339  .
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 399 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 401 - Research


    1 to 6 credits
    Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 436 - Topics in Shakespeare


    4 credits
    A study of select Shakespearean plays keyed to a particular topic, issue, genre, theme, or critical/theoretical method. Recent examples include “Shakespeare, Gender, and Sexuality,” Shakespeare’s Problem Comedies, “The Roman Plays,” and “Revenge. Repeatable for up to 12 credits for different topics. Prerequisite(s): one lower-division Shakespeare survey class (SHS / TA / ENG 200, 201, or 202) or instructor permission. (Cross-listed with ENG 436 /TA 436 .)
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SHS 438 - Summer Shakespeare Intensive


    4 credits
    Offers an intensive study of the current season’s Shakespearean plays performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), both as works of dramatic literature and plays in performance. Attendance at OSF Shakespearean productions required. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • SHS 501 - Research


    1 to 6 credits
    Shakespeare studies research. Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • SHS 536 - Topics in Shakespeare


    4 credits
    Offers an intensive study of a limited number of Shakespearean plays within their social, political, intellectual and performance contexts. Plays may be chosen to correlate with Oregon Shakespeare Festival offerings and/or other specific topics. Repeatable. Attendance at one or more live performances may be required. Prerequisite(s): SHS 200  , upper-division course eligibility in English or Theatre, or consent of the instructor. (Cross-listed with ENG 536 /TA 536 .)
    Graded (A-F) only
  
  • SHS 538 - Summer Shakespeare Intensive


    4 credits
    Offers an intensive study of the current season’s Shakespearean plays performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), both as works of dramatic literature and plays in performance. Attendance at OSF Shakespearean productions required. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
    Graded (A-F) only

Social Sciences

  
  • SSCI 199 - Special Studies


    1-8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.
  
  • SSCI 299 - Special Studies


    1-8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.
  
  • SSCI 399 - Special Studies


    1-8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.
  
  • SSCI 499 - Special Studies


    1-8 credits
    Credits to be arranged.

Sociology and Anthropology

  
  • SOAN 107 - Introduction to Human Geography


    4 credits
    Surveys global human diversity using geographic perspectives. Emphasizes basic human geography concepts and skills. Examines regional variation based on language, religion, and other cultural traits; political conflicts; and development of cultural landscapes. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 107.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 108 - Global Lands and Livelihoods


    4 credits
    Provides a systematic geographic survey of human economic systems, regions, and activities. Provides a basis for a systematic understanding of resources as environmental and cultural elements. Introduces the tools for analysis of extraction, manufacturing, and service industries. Explores the basic nature and cultural relativity of legal and market economic control functions in regulated market economies. Models spatial interaction and provides fundamental insights into the growth and economic functions of cities. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: GEOG 108.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 199 - Special Studies


    1 to 18 credits
    Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 199.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 204 - The Sociological Imagination


    4 credits
    Introduces fundamental concepts such as interaction, socialization, deviance, inequalities of race, class and gender, and globalization, as well as the theoretical and methodological tools employed in social research. Examines social institutions such as family, economy, religion, education, and politics. Pays particular attention to the interdependence of social forces and individual experience and to the ethical, political, and cross-cultural dimensions of sociological work. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 204.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 205 - Social Problems and Policy


    4 credits
    Analyzes contemporary social problems, including topics such as social inequality, discrimination, environmental degradation, and the impacts of globalization. Examines how social conditions are labeled “problems,” the causes and consequences of those conditions, and how social activists and policymakers respond to social problems. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 205.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 209 - Practicum


    1 to 6 credits
    Practicum. May not be repeated for additional credit.
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 209.
    Graded Pass/No Pass only
  
  • SOAN 211 - The Anthropocene: Archaeology and World Prehistory


    4 credits
    Introduces the archeological perspective and provides a comprehensive story of the human past. Topics include archeological theory; methods of analysis; the application of dating techniques; and a survey of the major themes of the study of human prehistory, including our Paleolithic past, the adoption of farming, and the emergence of social inequality and a global world. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science -or- G - Sciences: Physical, Biological, and Computer, Non-Lab).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 211.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
  
  • SOAN 213 - Cultural Anthropology: Perspectives on Humanity


    4 credits
    Introduces a comparative study of human culture. Covers kinship systems, politics, economics, language, ritual, cultural change, ecological adaptations, and ethnographic methodology. Explores cultural similarities and differences and the linkages among cultural, social, political, and economic institutions. May be applied to the International Studies major and minor. May count towards the Ethnic & Racial Studies minor. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand F–Social Science).
    * This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 213.
    Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
 

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