ARHS105: Art in Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval

The history of Western art and architecture from Prehistoric Europe through the Middle Ages. The course covers ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, Greece and Rome, then Byzantine, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Museum visits and extensive reading. Required for Fine Arts majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Fine and Performing Arts: Art Appreciation. Meets the University Writing Requirement for ANIL, FAAH, FAED, FASF, FASH, FASI, FASL, FAST and GRDN majors. 3 sh.

ARHS106: Art in Western Civilization: Renaissance to Modern

The history of Western art and architecture from the fifteenth century to the present. Included are the arts of the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Romantic, Impressionist and Modern periods. Museum visits and extensive reading. Required for fine arts majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Fine and Performing Arts: Art Appreciation. Meets the University Writing Requirement for FAAH, FAED, FASF, FASH, FASI, FASL and FAST majors. 3 sh.

BIOL111: Emerging Diseases

This course employs topics in physiology and biology as foundation and forum to probe contemporary health and social issues for which an educated assessment and response requires an understanding of the science behind the issue. Specific topics will be discussed which demonstrate the importance of emerging diseases and how these diseases are affected by the environment, human development and international political events. These topics will include the emergence of new viral diseases, diseases related to diet and diseases related to aging. Meets Gen Ed 2002-B1. Interdisciplinary Core-Scientific Issues. 3 sh.

BIOL113: Principles of Biology II

Principles of Biology II will provide an introductory level study of biodiversity and the origins of life, phylogenetic relationships among organisms, genetics, developmental biology, reproduction, the biology of populations and communities, and ecosystem processes. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: For incoming freshmen Spring 2007 and before, BIOL 100 or minimum MSUPT composite score of 160 for writing and reading. For incoming freshmen as of Fall 2007 and thereafter, Basic Skills Reading Test of >61 AND Basic Skills Math Test (arithmetic) of >74 OR grade of "C" or better in BIOL 100.

CMPT109: Introduction to Computer Applications: Being Fluent with Information Technology

An introduction to the skills, concepts, and capabilities necessary to effectively use information technology across the curriculum through computer applications. Not for mathematics major elective credit or computer science elective credit. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Computer Science. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Computer Science. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 051 or MATH 061 or satisfactory score on both of the mathematical components of the MSUPT.

CMPT112: Honors Seminar in Computing

Introduction to the theory, discipline, philosophy and applications of computing. The effect of computing upon the individual, the society, and the environment. Use of application tools including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and communications. Cross listed with the Honors Program, HONP 112. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Computer Science. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Computer Science. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; MATH 051 or MATH 061 or satisfactory score on both the mathematical components of the MSUPT.

EDFD220: Philosophical Orientation to Education

Western philosophical heritage as related to the issues and responsibilities of American education. Comparative analysis of past and current ideological movements that influence moral, social, and educational decisions of parents, political leaders, and professional educators. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

EDFD221: Historical Foundations of American Education

This course offers students the crucial sequence of ideas that constitute one of the central themes in American society and culture. Since its beginnings, American thinkers have seen education as the key to an informed citizenry. Major themes in American education will be looked at through the reading of primary and secondary sources. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

ENLT206: World Literature: The Coming of Age Theme

This course combines Western with non-Western works to approximate an approach to a "global perspective" on literature. It is designed to introduce the student to major works of world literature; to foster an international literary sensibility; to present a variety of cultural perspectives in a context which demonstrates how they are interrelated: to present students with assignments that will direct them toward developing skills of literary analysis and interpretation; and to guide students in deepening their awareness of the connections between national literatures and their cultural contexts. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 106 or HONP 101.

ENLT207: World Literature: Voices of Tradition and Challenge

Organized around the premise that writers have two fundamental ways of responding to the challenge of their culture, conformity or dissent, this course will present literary works in pairs that represent opposing ways of responding to the same subject. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 106 or HONP 101.

ENWR105: College Writing I: Intellectual Prose

Expository writing. A workshop course to develop thinking and writing abilities through frequent writing assignments based on critical response to intellectually challenging questions. Emphasis is on the writing process--prewriting, drafting, revising, using peer and teacher critique, editing, and proofreading. A minimum of five essays is required, including an extensive documented essay that requires research. Evaluation is partly based on a portfolio of revised writing. With ENWR 106, meets Gen Ed 2002 - Communication, Writing/Literature. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Communication, Writing. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Passing score on the MSU Basic Skills Test or successful completion of ENWR 100.

ENWR106: College Writing II: Writing and Literary Study

The second semester of the intensive first-year writing sequence. Emphasis on the writing process continues as students study works of fiction, poetry, and drama in order to improve their writing and their understanding and appreciation of complex literary texts. Required: approximately 6,000 words of formal writing, including at least one documented essay. With ENWR 105, meets two-semester Gen Ed 2002 - Communication, Writing/Literature. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Communication, Reading. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

EUGS100: Principles of Geography

The course studies the major elements of the natural environment and their interrelation. The principles and processes essential to the understanding of the natural environmental system and their significance are stressed. The elements studied include: atmosphere, weather and climate, continents, landforms, river systems, ocean currents and tides, soils, vegetation, animal and marine life. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Non-laboratory Science only. 3 sh.

GEOS110: Natural Disasters

The study of natural disasters such as volcanic activity, earthquakes and hurricanes: the causes, effects and means of predicting, preventing and minimizing the effects of disasters will be discussed. The relationships between man and his sometimes hostile habitat will be included. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Non-Laboratory Science only. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core: Scientific Issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Not open to Geoscience majors.

GEOS162: General Oceanography

A general study of the oceans and methods of modern oceanography including the physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects of the oceans and their interrelationships. This course is designed for non-science majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Non-Laboratory Science only. 3 sh.

GNED199: New Student Seminar

This course prepares first-year students for college-level work and campus life. It acquaints students with university expectations and resources and provides them with the academic skills and strategies to allow them to succeed as college students. It addresses the social and personal issues that students face as well as helping them to appreciate and grow from campus diversity. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - New Student Seminar. 1 sh.

GNED201: Scientific Issues

Coming from many different disciplines, these courses emphasize contemporary issues involving the application of the natural and/or physical sciences. Students completing this course should achieve an expanded understanding of the application of scientific knowledge and methodology to address issues, problems and decisions facing contemporary society. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdsiciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or junior standing.

GNED202: Interdisplinary National Issues

Introduces students at the sophomore or junior level to a contemporary issue of importance within the United States. The course may also include relevant international and historical perspectives. Draws upon basic principles from the social sciences, applying the scientific method, data analysis, reasoning and logic to conduct an examination of a contemporary social issue such as class, ethnicity, gender, immigration and migration, inequality, justice, life course development, mental health, or race. Course will be taught by faculty from two different disciplines with at least one member from anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Interdisciplinary National and Global Issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or junior standing.

GNED303: Interdisplinary Global Issues

Students pursue interdisciplinary study of a contemporary global issue in comparative perspective. The course examines the context of the issue, how it has arisen out of different socio-political circumstances and what results it has produced in different regions of the world. A team of faculty from two different disciplines will collaborate to address an issue such as artistic expression, citizenship, conflict and violence, environmental sustainability, ethnic and religious coexistence, immigration and migration, literacy, political development and economic change, public health, or world poverty. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Interdisciplinary National and Global Issues. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or junior standing.

GNHU115: Troy and the Trojan War

For more than 3,000 years the story of the Trojan War has fascinated and attracted people throughout the world. Is the war completely "mythical?" How can different disciplines such as archaeology, linguistics, and literature be combined to shed light on the historical reality that may lie behind the story as it first appears in Homer? How have the art and literature of other cultures, such as the Romans, the European Middle Ages, or the modern culture of television and movies interpreted and reused the story of Troy, and what can this adaptation tell us about these cultures. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

GNHU201: General Humanities I (to 1400)

A broadly historical introduction to important themes and topics in the humanities as seen through literature, philosophy, and the arts from the ancient world to the Middle Ages. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the University Writing Requirement for GHEL and GHUM majors. 3 sh.

GNHU202: General Humanities II (from 1400)

A broadly historical introduction to important themes and topics in the humanities as seen through literature, philosophy, and the arts from Renaissance to the present. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the University Writing Requirement for GHEL and GHUM majors. 3 sh.

GNHU281: Greek Civilization

The political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Greek world from the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest as seen through literary, documentary and archaeological sources. Cross listed with History, HIST 281. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. Meets the University Writing Requirement for CLAS majors. 3 sh.

GNHU282: Roman Civilization

The political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Roman world from the Regal period to Justinian as seen through literary, documentary, and archaeological sources. Cross listed with History, HIST 282. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

GNHU285: Mythology

The nature and interpretation of mythology, primarily as seen through the myths of Greece and Rome. Selected comparative study of myths of the Near East, Iran, India and other cultures. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

GNHU294: Russian Prose and Drama

Russian prose and drama from the 18th century to the present day. Representative works of Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoeski, Tolstoi, and Gorki. No knowledge of Russian is required (Taught in English). Cross listed with Modern Languages and Literatures, GRIN 294. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

GRIN294: Russian Prose and Drama

Russian prose and drama from the 18th century to the present day. Representative works: Pushkin, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevski, Tolstoi and Gorki. No knowledge of Russian is required. Taught in English. Cross listed with Classics and General Humanities, GNHU 294. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, World Literature or General Humanities. 3 sh.

HIST103: Foundations of Western Civilization

Origins and development of Western civilization to about 1350: Egyptian, Judaic, Greek, Roman, Islamic and Medieval European contributions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History 3 sh.

HIST105: Emergence of European Civilization, 1500-1914

The emergence of Europe as a distinctive world civilization. The development of ideas, institutions and technologies from medieval times to World War I. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST106: Contemporary Europe, 1914 to the Present

European society in transition since World War I. The role of two world wars in shaping contemporary times. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST110: Introduction to American Civilization

The mainstreams of development in American civilization. Political, intellectual, social, economic and cultural forces and achievements which have made the U.S. distinctive. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST117: History of the United States to 1876

Issues and problems in the development of the American nation from discovery and exploration to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST118: History of the United States Since 1876

American development from an agrarian power after the Civil War into an urban-industrial society with the liberal institutions that accompanied it. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST281: Greek Civilization

The political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Greek world from the Bronze Age to the Roman Conquest as seen through literary, documentary, and archaeological sources. Cross listed with Classics and General Humanities, GNHU 281. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HIST282: Roman Civilization

The political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Roman world from the Regal Period to Justinian as seen through literary, documentary and archaeological sources. Cross listed with Classics and General Humanities, GNHU 282. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, American/European History. 3 sh.

HLTH101: Personal Health Issues

Personal Health Issues examines health through six interrelated dimensions: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, interpersonal and social, and environmental. This course examines how health choices impact society and the health of a community. Additionally, health policies and societal health issues are examined for their impact on the individual. This course emphasizes contemporary health issues using the national initiative Health People 2010 as a framework. Assessing health status, increasing health competencies to enhance decision-making skills, eliciting health-promoting behaviors, and interpreting existing and proposed social actions that ultimately affect individual, family, community and environmental health are central focuses of this course. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Electives, Personal/Professional Issues. 3 sh.

HLTH200: Introduction to Public Health

This course provides students with a basic understanding of the field of public health, the breadth of its scope, and the variety of scientific disciplines that inform its practice. It gives student a "taste" of public health and puts public health topics within a context of population-based issues and health. These topics include: AIDS and other emerging infectious diseases, environmental hazards, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse, access to health care and other health disparities, and social and distributive justice. Emphasis is given to contemporary public health issues and the forces that shape them. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary: Scientific Issues. 3 sh.

HLTH246: The Science of Public Health: Epidemiology

Provides a basic understanding of the epidemiologic method of identifying disease-causing exposures. Emphasizes the generation of hypotheses based on descriptive epidemiologic data, the testing of hyoptheses by analytical epidemiological research, the determination of causality, and the value of epidemiological research in developing and evaluating disease prevention strategies. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. 3 sh.

NUFD182: Nutrition

This course is designed to give students a general knowledge of the components of the food we eat, the nutrients necessary for a healthy life, the functions of nutrients and the interrelationships and metabolism of nutrients. The factors which influence the recommended dietary intake of nutrients, and theories and guidelines for screening nutrition risk and disease and prevention are presented. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Non-Laboratory Science only. 3 sh.

PHIL100: Introduction to Philosophy

The nature, scope, methods, basic problems and major types of philosophy. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

PHIL106: Logic

The forms of deductive and inductive argument in traditional logic, the fundamentals of modern formal logic. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

PHIL210: Ethics

The nature of ethical judgements, the meaning of moral concepts, the conditions of moral responsibility and the methodological presuppositions of ethical theories. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. 3 sh.

RELG100: Religions of the World

The major religious traditions, with emphasis on basic beliefs and on the nature and diversity of religious awareness. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

RELG101: Introduction to Religion

An inquiry into man's religious questions and expressions, their implications, and their critical appreciation and assessment. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

RELG221: Religion and Culture

The interrelation of religion and culture in the formulation of human values and views, life-styles and institutions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Humanities, Philosophy/Religion. 3 sh.

SPCM101: Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement

This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical requirements of different types of public presentations and helps students develop an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic nature of the communication process. The course focuses on the basic elements of the communication process, listening, communicator and audience characteristics, basic research skills, and message composition and delivery. Students learn about the demands of public presentations in culturally and professionally diverse environments and develop presentation competence and flexibility. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Communication, Communication. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Communication, Speaking/Listening. 3 sh.