Jun 16, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 25.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • ETPL 1100 - Plastics Manufacturing (CX)

    Credits: 3
    An introductory overview of the different plastic resins, processing methods, and terminology. Lectures cover different types of plastic, identification tests, polymerization, molecular growth, and processing methods. Laboratory experiences in extrusion, injection, thermoforming, compression, and other molding and fabricating operations. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • ETPL 2200 - Plastics Processing 1

    Credits: 4
    Basic topics in the processing of thermoplastic resins. Basic topics in extrusion processing. Hands-on operation in the study of the extrusion of thermoplastic resins. Hands-on operation of injection molding machines and introduction to principles of injection molding processing of thermoplastics. Prereq: ETPL 1100 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETPL 2220 - Plastics Processing 2

    Credits: 4
    The study of control systems. Basic PLC controls and P, PI, PID controller will be studied as it relates to the plastics industry. Prereq: ETPL 1100 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETPL 2230 - Properties of Polymers 1

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the molecular structures, molecular mass distributions, tacticity, thermal transitions, and morphology of commercial, synthetic polymers, and their relationships to properties (from an applications standpoint).  Describes the polymerization mechanisms; step and chain growth, plus the industrial processes utilized for the manufacture of polymers; bulk, suspension, dispersion, interface, and emulsion, including the mechanisms of the current catalyst systems; Ziegler-Natta and metallocene.  Extensive coverage of both the amorphous and crystalline states is provided.  The visoelastic characteristics of polymers are explained and modeled.  The curing kinetics of thermoset polymers will be investigated.  The lab component includes the characterization and testing of polymers, using differential scanning calorimetry and capillary rheometry, plus the Instron and Izod Impact testing machines. Prereq: CHEM 1141 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETPL 2235 - Stat Process/Quality Control

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to basic statistical theory; probability models for discrete and continuous random variables; their probability distributions and probability density functions. Introduction and engineering applications of hypothesis testing of means, variance, proportions, differences between means, and ratios of variances.  Introduction and application of the 7 Major Tools of Quality (e.g. control charts, histograms, etc.).  Linear regression. Prereq: MATH 2110 $
  
  • ETPL 3320 - Plant Layout and Cost Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals of engineering economics and financial management for engineering technologists as applied to the production and manufacturing environment. Topics include principles of plant layout and facilities design, and related economic decisions, time value of money, evaluation of assets, cash flow, replacement decisions, and rate of return analysis. Prereq: MATH 1200 3 lecture hours $
  
  • ETPL 3330 - Properties of Polymers 2

    Credits: 4
    Introduces atomic packing factors, crystal structures, Bravais lattices, and unit cells.  Briefly explains chemical thermodynamic concepts; entropy; Gibbs and Helmholtz free energy, and applies these to the entropic theory of rubber elasticity.  The theory for computing the stress distribution in fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) is developed, allowing prediction of their properties.  Provides the van der Waals interaction potentials required to understand intermolecular forces, and interactions between particles.  Introduces the Young-Laplace equation, plus Gibbs’ concept of an interface, in order to explain capillarity, and other interfacial phenomena.  Develops the basic concepts of 2-D stress analysis in order to describe failure mechanisms of polymers and composites.  Investigates the structure and properties of the thermoplastic elastomers and developing polymers. Prereq: ETPL 2230 $
  
  • ETPL 3335 - Stat Process/Quality Control 2

    Credits: 4
    Build on the statistical tools introduced in ETPL2235 to control and monitor the quality and variability of process. Introduce and apply Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, Multiple Linear Regression, Analysis of Variance.  Introduction to basic Designed Experiments.  Discussion of Statistical Qyality Methodologies (Six Sigma’s DMAIC, Deming’s PDSA). Prereq: ETPL 2235 $
  
  • ETPL 3345 - Advanced Processing

    Credits: 4
    Application of the laws of conservation (mass, momentum, energy) to polymer processing.  Steady-state flows in simplified geometries.  Explore the phenomena in the three sections of a single-screw extruder.  Apply engineering and power-law formulas to describe the rheological behavior of polymers and different process conditions for extrusion, blow molding, injection molding and other processing operations. Prereq: ETPL 2220 and MATH1250 or Math ACT Sub-score of 24 $
  
  • ETPL 3360 - Plastic Part and Mold Design

    Credits: 4
    Study of thermoplastic and thermoset part designs. Assigned projects develop an understanding of design parameters. Emphasis is placed on combining several areas of knowledge to design plastic parts. Design and analysis of plastic parts made using thermoplastic injection molds, extrusion dies, and blow molding using Moldflow Design and Analysis and CAD programs. Includes geometric dimensioning, cams, and other special techniques. Prereq: ETPL 2200 and ETPL 2230 4 lecture hours $
  
  • ETPL 3370 - Plastic Part and Mold Design 2

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of ETPL 3360. Prereq: ETPL 3360 4 lecture hours $
  
  • ETPL 3390 - Additive Manufacturing

    Credits: 3
    A brief history of Rapid Prototyping and Additive Manufacturing will be covered.  Current and potential future applications will be discussed.  Subtractive and Additive Manufacturing and their advantages will be discussed.  Different types of Additive Manufacturing methods will be discussed, including:  Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Powder bed (Binder Jetting), Stereo Lithography Apparatus (SLA), and Laser Sintering Methods.  Students will design and print 3D models using FDM and SLA style printers.  Printing processes will be evaluated and compared for accuracy and precision. Prereq: ETCA 1301 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETPL 4445 - Scientific Processing

    Credits: 3
    Further develop the foundations learned in Processing and Advanced Processing courses. Introduce and apply different phases of a Scientific Processing Procedure for the Injection Molding Process: Rheology, Cavity Balance, Pressure Drop, Process Window, Pack Time, Cooling Time.  Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) to processes in the lab.  Explore the impact changes that a process has on the product’s properties and the process’s efficiency. Prereq: ETPL 3345 $
  
  • ETPL 4470 - Part and Mold Making and Foams

    Credits: 3
    Capstone design class for the plastic curriculum. Students learn CNC programming and basic knowledge to construct a mold for a plastic part. Mold is constructed for design developed and analyzed in ETPL 360, ETPL 365, and ETPL 370. Study of assembly, machining, and molding of plastic parts. Also covered will be the processing of plastic foams. Topics include fundamentals of foaming plastics; extruded foams; EPS; polyurethane foams; the Mucell Process. Prereq: ETPL 3370 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETPL 4490 - Senior Design Lab

    Credits: 3
    Capstone design class for the plastic curriculum.  The students will take the injection mold made in ETPL4470, put it on the injection molding machine, and optimize the processing condition using scientific methods.  The students will utilize all their past classes to produce an acceptable part.  They will analyze the data, write an argumentative technical report and give a presentation. Prereq: ETPL 4470 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETRO 2530 - Robotic Maintenance

    Credits: 3
    Instruction in servicing and troubleshooting robotic and peripheral automated systems. Emphasis on the mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic control systems associated with robotic work cells. Prereq: ETEM 2418 and ETEM 2516 or ETCO 2510 and ETEM 1510 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • ETRO 2540 - Robotic Applications

    Credits: 3
    Advanced study in high technology robot operations and applications with emphasis on pick and place, continuous, and controlled path robots, programmable logic control systems, and production systems. Extended practice in off-line programming, set-up, adjustment, and operation of robotic work cells and material handling systems. Prereq: ETRO 2530 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • FREN 1111 - Elementary French 1

    Credits: 5
    Beginning course of a two-semester, first-year sequence. Basic grammatical concepts and patterns. Emphasis is on development of reading, listening, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. $
  
  • FREN 1112 - Elementary French 2

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of FREN 1111. Prereq: FREN 1111 $ GEP
  
  • FREN 2211 - Intermediate French 1

    Credits: 3
    An intensive review of grammar and sentence structure and introduction to selected readings in French literature. Oral expression is stressed. Prereq: FREN 1112 $
  
  • FREN 2212 - Intermediate French 2

    Credits: 3
    Continued intensive review of grammar. Sight translation is stressed. Conversational drills include advanced idiomatic expressions. Prereq: FREN 2211 $
  
  • GEOG 1125 - World Geography

    Credits: 3
    Concerns world’s regions and nations, resource use, cultural groups, and political patterns. Designed to develop an understanding of world affairs and the applications of geography in general.
  
  • GEOG 1130 - Economic Geography

    Credits: 3
    Systematic survey of locational economic patterns and their interrelationships.
  
  • GEOG 2201 - Cultural Geography

    Credits: 3
    Impact of various cultures on landscape, distribution of cultural traits, ecological adaptations, and cultural areas throughout the world. Prereq: ENGL 1105 $ GEP
  
  • GEOG 2225 - Physical Geography

    Credits: 3
    Systematic survey of earth-sun relationships, land forms, climate, soils, and natural vegetation. $
  
  • GEOG 2227 - Foundations of Meteorology

    Credits: 3
    A survey of the principles and elements of meteorology: composition of the atmosphere, radiation balance, precipitation, global ciriculation, weather systems and traveling cyclones, weather forecasting, and air pollution and human impacts on local and global climate.
  
  • GEOG 2230 - Urban Geography

    Credits: 3
    Study of city function, patterns, and past and current problems confronting the city, including planning, zoning, housing, and urban renewal.
  
  • GEOG 2243 - Geography of Appalachia

    Credits: 3
    A study of Appalachia from a geographical approach, including a detailed examination of physical aspects (climate, soil, vegetation, minerals, and water resources), historical development both past and present, settlement patterns, and economic patterns of the region.
  
  • GEOG 2999 - Topics in Geography

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Separate courses, repeatable for credit. Prereq: GEOG 1125, or GEOG 1130, or GEOG 2201
  
  • GEOG 3310 - Medical Geog:Geog of Life/Death

    Credits: 3
    Relationship between disease and the physical and socio-economic environment. Topics include disease ecology, historical patterns of cholera and plague, tropical disease, weather and health, cancer and heart disease in the U.S., hunger and the environment, distribution of resources, and introduction to facilities location planning.
  
  • GEOG 3311 - Air Pollution

    Credits: 3
    Examination of air pollutants and their social and economic impacts, control strategies, and air pollution planning.
  
  • GEOG 3350 - Reg Geog:Geog of North America

    Credits: 3
    The U.S. and Canada studied from a geographical perspective, including detailed examination of climate, soil, vegetation, minerals, water resources, historical development, settlement patterns, and economic aspects of the region. $
  
  • GEOG 3351 - Reg Geog of the Middle East

    Credits: 3
    The Middle East–a cradle of civilization, birthplace of three world religions, crossroads, oil resource area, site of persistent conflict since WWII. The course addresses these aspects within the context of regional geography. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 GEP
  
  • GEOG 3357 - Regional Geography: Ohio and Environs

    Credits: 3
    Detailed study of the physical and human geography of the state of Ohio and neighboring parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan, focusing on the area from the Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes.  The various facets (agricultural, urban, and industrial) of the region are examined through multimedia presentations. Prereq: 3 hours in Geography
  
  • GEOG 3360 - Regional Geography: American Great Plains

    Credits: 3
    Detailed study of the physical and human geography of the American Great Plains.  The splendor, majesty, and starkness of the landscape and the variety of cultural and economic activities of the Great Plains are examined through multimedia presentations. Prereq: Completion of 3 credit hours in Geography 3 lecture hours
  
  • GEOG 3999 - Special Topics in Geography

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • GEOG 4404 - Transportation Geog/Management

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the geography of transport routeways and the geographic factors governing their evolution and use. Various modes (e.g. rail, water, highway) are discussed in terms of facilities, environmental impacts, rate structures, and commodities shipped. Decision processes of shippers, carriers, and government are examined. Prereq: One course in GEOG or ECON
  
  • GEOG 4999 - Special Topics in Geography

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Separate courses are repeatable for credit. Prereq: GEOG 1125, or GEOG 1130, or GEOG 2201
  
  • GEOL 1201 - Physical Geol/Human Environment

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to Earth materials and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Emphasis on key theories which guide our explanations of geologic phenomena, and on the complex interrelationships between geologic systems and humankind. 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • GEOL 1202 - Historical Geology

    Credits: 4
    Biological and physical history of the Earth. Course focuses on principles that have guided geologists in their search for clues to the Earth’s past. Students will trace the Earth’s history from the development of the crust, oceans, and atmosphere to the appearance of life and domination of dinosaurs and mammals. 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • GEOL 2203 - Mineralogy

    Credits: 4
    Systematic study of minerals that constitute the Earth. Classification, occurrence, and identification of silicate/nonsilicate minerals. Course builds a foundation for the study of advanced Earth materials and processes. Prereq: GEOL 1201 Coreq: CHEM 1141 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 2204 - Sedimentary Rocks/Stratigraphy

    Credits: 4
    Study of the origin and characteristics of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Course traces the development, transport, deposition, and lithification of sediments; and examines the classification, distribution, and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and environments. Prereq: GEOL 1201 and GEOL 1202 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 2290 - Seminar in Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Discussion of advanced topics in Geology.
  
  • GEOL 2295 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent Earth Science investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Instructor permissions only. $
  
  • GEOL 2999 - Topics in Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • GEOL 3100 - Field Studies in Reg. Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Intensive study, analysis, and interpretation of sites and regions of geological significance. Offered as extended field trips. Students may earn a maximum of 8 credits of GEOL 3100. Prereq: GEOL 1201 and Faculty Consent Required
  
  • GEOL 3205 - Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology

    Credits: 4
    Study of the occurrence, origin, composition, structure, and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Physical and chemical classification of rocks based upon mineralogy and textures. Introduction to thin-section petrography. Prereq: GEOL 2203 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 3301 - Paleobiology

    Credits: 4
    Study of common and important fossil-forming invertebrates. Objectives are to understand how fossils are generated, why they are important, and how they can help us to understand the diversity of life today. Vertebrate-invertebrate relationships are also considered. Prereq: GEOL 1202 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 3390 - Seminar in Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Discussion of advanced topics in Geology.
  
  • GEOL 4206 - Structural Geology/Tectonics

    Credits: 4
    Study of the principles and causes of deformation of the Earth’s lithosphere. Recognition and analysis of primary and secondary structural features and their bearing on theories concerned with the origin and development of major landscape features, continents, and ocean basins. Prereq: GEOL 2204, GEOL 3205, and MATH 1200 or higher 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 4211 - Field Methods 1

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment of geologic note-taking, field measurement and mapping through a series of field projects. Prereq: GEOL 2204 (GEOL 4206 is recommended.) 2 lecture hours 5 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 4212 - Field Methods 2

    Credits: 2
    Continuation of GEOL4211. Development of integrative skills through a series of applied field projects based on themes in historical, environmental and economic geology. Prereq: GEOL 4211 2 lecture hours 5 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 4311 - Hydrology

    Credits: 4
    Study of the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of water at and near the Earth’s surface. Characterization of aquifer materials and methods for determining groundwater flow directions and velocities. Consideration of exploitation and degradation of water resources. Prereq: GEOL 1201 and MATH 2110 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours $
  
  • GEOL 4486 - Senior Project

    Credits: 1-4
    In-depth study of a selected topic in Geology culminating in the completion of a research paper. Prereq: Senior Only and faculty consent required. $
  
  • GEOL 4491 - Seminar in Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Discussion of advanced topics in Geology.

      Prereq: Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • GEOL 4495 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent Earth Science investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing and Instructor Permission. $
  
  • GEOL 4999 - Special Topics in Geology

    Credits: 1-4
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing.
  
  • GRMN 1111 - Elementary German I

    Credits: 5
    Instruction in spoken and written German as well as the cultures of German-speaking countries. 5 lecture hours $
  
  • GRMN 1112 - Elementary German II

    Credits: 3
    Instruction in spoken and written German as well as the cultures of German-speaking countries. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • HIST 1200 - Historical Methods

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the philosophy, methodology, and practice of history as an academic discipline, with an emphasis on the diversity of modern historiography, the problem of objectivity, and the professional standards of historical scholarship. History Majors Only 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 1999 - Topics in History

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • HIST 2102 - Medieval/Renais Europe 476-1517

    Credits: 3
    Survey of European history from the fall of Rome to the start of the Reformation.
  
  • HIST 2103 - Revolutionary Europe 1517-1921

    Credits: 3
    Survey of European history from the start of the Reformation to the end of World War I.
  
  • HIST 2150 - Banned Books

    Credits: 3
    A variable-content course, this class will examine texts that have been condemned, burned, and reviled throughout history.
  
  • HIST 2330 - American History I

    Credits: 3
    Survey of United States history from the conquest and colonization of the New World to the origins and outcome of the American Civil War.
  
  • HIST 2340 - American History II

    Credits: 3
    Survey of United States history from the period of Reconstruction to the beginning of the twenty-first century.
  
  • HIST 2430 - World History I

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the development of human civilizations from their Paleolithic origins through the formation of ancient empires and modern nation states in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas by 1600 CE. GEP
  
  • HIST 2440 - World History II

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the development of human civilizations from approximately the year 1600 CE to the present, focusing on the growing interaction of cultures and civilizations of the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. GEP
  
  • HIST 2530 - World Prehistory and Archaeology: Origins and the Development of Human Societies

    Credits: 3
    Survey of world prehistory from human origins to the rise of complex societies and an introduction to the methods archaeologists use to study these past human achievements and solve some the world’s oldest mysteries. 3 lecture hours GEP
  
  • HIST 2540 - Introduction to the Middle East: History, Peoples and Culture

    Credits: 3
    This course will survey the history, peoples and culture of the Middle East.  It will also elaborate on social, religious, and cultural organizations, which in turn underlies political systems and actions in the region, such as the lack of democracy, the use of terrorism, and gender conservatism. 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 2999 - Topics in History

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
  
  • HIST 3101 - Ancient History

    Credits: 3
    An examination of ancient civilizations in the West, from Egypt and Sumeria to classical Greece and Rome.
  
  • HIST 3110 - Nazi Germany and Fascist Europe

    Credits: 3
    An examination of fascism and national socialism in its various forms, with an emphasis on Adolf Hitler, World War II, the concentration camps, and genocide.
  
  • HIST 3115 - Women in Medieval Europe

    Credits: 3
    Survey of women’s roles and contributions in the history of Medieval Europe. GEP
  
  • HIST 3130 - History of Russia

    Credits: 3
    Survey of Russian history beginning with the conversion of Russia to Christianity. Emphasis on the history of imperial Russia since Peter the Great, efforts at reform and modernization, the emergence of Russian radicalism, the collapse of the Tsarist state, and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union.
  
  • HIST 3140 - Europe & the Modern World System

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the evolution of industrial and market economies (capitalism) in Europe. Prereq: ENGL 1105
  
  • HIST 3170 - Alternative Religions and Cults

    Credits: 3
    An examination of non-traditional religions, their histories, beliefs, and ethics. Apocalyptic, Racist, Eastern, Magickal, Neo-Pagan, Satanic, UFO, and Sexual cults will be examined.
  
  • HIST 3177 - Early Christianity

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the main beliefs, doctrines, and heresies of the early orthodox Christians and their opponents.
  
  • HIST 3300 - Christianity in Early America

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the role of Christianity in the history of North America from the beginnings of New World colonization through the Age of Enlightenment and the years leading up to the American Civil War. Prereq: ENGL 1105 GEP
  
  • HIST 3301 - Revolutionary America

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the social and political origins, course, and consequences of the American Revolution. Prereq: ENGL 1105
  
  • HIST 3303 - Civil War America

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the origins of the sectional conflict and the resulting American Civil War. Prereq: ENGL 1105
  
  • HIST 3320 - History of Ohio

    Credits: 3
    A history of the “Buckeye State” from prehistory to the space age, emphasizing economic, social and political topics.
  
  • HIST 3325 - History of the American South

    Credits: 3
    An examination of major themes and issues in southern history from the Jamestown colony to the present. Prereq: ENGL 1105
  
  • HIST 3330 - Digital History

    Credits: 3
    An examination of current methods and technologies used in the production of digital history, with particular focus on the practice of oral history and the creation of on-line historical media. Prereq: ENGL 1105 $
  
  • HIST 3341 - The U.S. and the Modern World System

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the rise of the U.S. as a major world economic and political power. Specific attention will be paid to the impact of industrialization on the U.S. and the role of the rest of the world and the American South in U.S. Industrialization. Prereq: ENGL 1105
  
  • HIST 3346 - Hist American Women 1865-Present

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of women’s struggles for equality and control over their lives from post-Civil War era to the present, focused on women’s activism in the public realm.
  
  • HIST 3355 - Ohio River Valley History

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the social, economic, and political history associated with the Ohio River Valley from prehistoric times to the present, with special attention paid to the city of Portsmouth and the tri-state region of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
  
  • HIST 3400 - History of Hinduism

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the five thousand year history of Hinduism, basic teachings, cultural geography. It addresses the philosophical and theological aspects of Hinduism, from the Vedas to the Modern Vedanta and Hinduism.  The cultural aspects of Hinduism, represented through artistic expressions in art and architecture of the temples, dance, drama and literature is also analyzed. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3410 - East Asian History

    Credits: 3
    Survey of the history of East Asia, focusing on China and Japan and emphasizing the past two centuries. Prereq: ENGL 1105 GEP
  
  • HIST 3415 - Japan in the Global World

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the modern political and social history of Japan.  This course introduces key political events and debates that were significant for modern Japanese society from Meiji Restoration of 1868 to the present.  The course locates Japanese history in a broader international and comparative context. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3420 - History of Buddhism and Jainism

    Credits: 3
    Buddhism and Jainism are two of the oldest and most popular religions of India.  Buddhism has especially crossed the borders of India since 300 B.C.E. and was established in a number of countries in East Asia.  Buddhism encompasses humanitarian compassion as its central teaching and has spread peacefully across the globe.  Hence this course focuses on understanding the history, philosophy, and cultural aspects of Buddhism in various traditional contexts.  Unlike Buddhism, Jainism has lost most of its following and remains a minor faith in India and abroad.  This course focuses on understanding the two religions in historical context. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3430 - Ancient Indian Culture/Society

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the history of one of the ancient, rich cultural heritages of the world, the Indian subcontinent.  In this course we will trace Indian history from ancient period to 1000 C.E. and our survey will not confine itself to the modern political limits of India.  We will pay special attention to interconnections between religion, politics, social institutions, and gender ideology.  The course will address the development of Indian society from tribe to state to civil society.  In particular, the course stresses the nature of culture-contact and exchange, and the development of a composite culture and civilization of South Asia. Prereq: ENGL 1105 GEP
  
  • HIST 3432 - Gandhi and Modern India

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the colonial and post-colonial, socio-political economic changes in South Asia. Perhaps one of the most influential personalities of this struggle is Gandhi, who changed the course of the national movement through his focus on non-violence and social reform. GEP
  
  • HIST 3435 - India in the Global World

    Credits: 3
    India is the seventh largest country with the second largest population of the world.  From 1950, India embarked on developing a planned industrialized democracy.  To understand this fast changing country, this course examines the major historical events in the last five decades.  This course analyzes the continuity and change in India, in the fields of society, economy and culture and helps understand the role of India in the global world. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3500 - History of Southern Africa

    Credits: 3
    Survey of the African and European experiences in southern Africa from the 17th century to the present. Prereq: ENGL 1105 GEP
  
  • HIST 3510 - History of Islam, 7th through the 15th Century

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the medieval Islamic world from the seventh to the fifteenth centuries, covering the major political, religious, and social developments of the period, including the rise of Islam, the early caliphates, decline and fragmentation, and the rise of the Ottoman empire until the fall of Constantinople. 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3520 - History of the Crusades: The Crescent and the Cross

    Credits: 3
    This course will trace the history and phenomenon of the Crusades to the Holy Land from the 11th to the 13th centuries and their influence on the 20th century Middle East political thought. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours GEP
  
  • HIST 3540 - Arab-Israeli Conflict

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine the root causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, trace its complex and often bloody history from both an Arab and an Israeli perspective before finally embarking on an effort to explore possible conflict resolution scenarios. 3 lecture hours
  
  • HIST 3550 - Islam: Religion, Politics and Society

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce students to the study of Islam by taking up the question of the relationship of Islam, politics and society in the contemporary world.  It will focus on the challenges that Islam faced from the West in the last 200 years, “The Shock of Modernity”, and their transformative impact on Islam as a faith, society and ideology, including its use as a force in politics by radical Islamist groups today. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 GEP
  
  • HIST 3999 - Special Topics in History

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
 

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