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Sociology
SOC 113* Introduction to Sociology 3

This course examines the influences of society on human behavior. Sociologists take a unique perspective in understanding how our thoughts, actions, and feelings are affected by our social world. Through scientific research, sociology provides us with valuable information about ourselves and our world that can then be the basis for advocating for social change. Sociology includes a range of specialty areas including marriage and the family, education, politics and economy, gender, race, and ethnicity. This course will educate you on basic sociological concepts such as culture, socialization, social class, inequality, and social stratification. Where possible, case material will be utilized to introduce these specialty areas.

SOC 203* Sociology of the Family 3

This course explores the influence of society and the community on marriage and the family. Topics such as religion and values, heritage, marriage, gender roles, children, and the extended family will be studied and discussed. Among the areas covered are the meaning of marriage and family, intimate relationships, family life, family challenges and strengths. This course will examine changes in contemporary families in terms of gender, family composition; women’s labor force participation, divorce, cohabitation, and other transformations. Prerequisite: SOC 113

SOC 205* Themes in Contemporary American Culture 3

This course introduces and examines popular themes in American contemporary culture and their impact on individuals and society. The course will explore the roles of contemporary literature, technology, entertainment, and advertising in interpreting American culture today.

SOC 213* Minorities in U.S. 3

An overview of minority-dominant group relations from historical, social, cultural, and economic viewpoints; the psychological, cultural and social elements in the prejudicial and discriminatory policies directed toward minority groups; and an analytical description of some minority groups in our society. This course will discuss the domination of categories of people on the basis of race, sex, age, ethnicity, and/or religion. Prerequisite: SOC 113

*SOC 220 Social Problems 3

This course examines social problems from the individual, institutional, and structural perspectives. Selected topics may include but are not limited to violence, poverty, white-collar crime and pollution. The impact of these issues on communities as well as on the quality of life in society will be examined. The areas of morality and values, normality and deviance, social control, social change, and social goals will be included. Prerequisite: SOC 113

SOC 299 Special Topics in Sociology 3

This course addresses a special topic in sociology, using classical and contemporary sociological theories to analyze the topic. Through comprehensive readings, students’ ability to think critically about the topic and the discipline will be developed. A research paper will be required. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing and SOC 113.

SOC 337 Organizational Behavior 3

The purpose of this course is to examine human behavior in organizations at the individual and group levels including the effect of organization structure on behavior. Specific attention will be placed on the use of OB concepts for developing and improving interpersonal skills. Prerequisite: an introductory course in the discipline (SOC 113, BUS 123, PSY 111) and junior standing; or permission of the instructor and the Department Chair. This course is also cross-listed as BUS 337 and PSY 337.

Spanish
SPN 111 Introductory Spanish I 4

Introduces the fundamentals of the Spanish language and grammar using the culture of the Spanish civilization as a background. It is designed for students who have not had Spanish or for those students whose preparation is insufficient for Intermediate Spanish.

SPN 112 Introductory Spanish II 4

A continuation of Introductory Spanish I. Introduces the fundamentals of the Spanish language and grammar using the culture of the Spanish civilization as a background. Prerequisite: SPN 111 or its equivalent or permission of the instructor.

SPN 151 Intermediate Spanish I 4

Reviews the basic elements of the language and further development and mastery of communication skills. Spanish and Latin American civilizations are used as background for reading and comprehension. Laboratory work required. Prerequisite: SPN 111, 112, or equivalent.

SPN 152 Intermediate Spanish II 4

Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Reviews the basic elements of the language and further development and mastery of communication skills. Spanish and Latin American civilizations are used as a background for reading and comprehension. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite: SPN 151 or its equivalent.

Speech
SPC 111 Public Speaking 3

A fundamental approach to oral communication through study and presentation of various types of informative and persuasive speeches, group discussion and debate. Focus will be on effective research and organization of ideas to achieve specified purposes. Emphasis on audience analysis, listening, rhetorical structure of messages, ethics, presentation, and critical analysis of speeches. Speeches are frequently videotaped to permit more comprehensive and immediate analysis of students’ progress.

Sport/Fitness
SFL 130 Lifeguard Training 1

American Red Cross certification in lifeguard training and water safety techniques. (See SFL 155 and SFL 156.)

SFL 132 Archery .5

Selection and care of tackle, shooting, , scoring, history and general archery knowledge.

SFL 133 Badminton .5

Basic skills in various strokes, serving, receiving, strategy, singles and doubles play, rules and general badminton knowledge.

SFL 134 Baseball .5

Batting, fielding, catching, base running, strategy and team play; some performance at each position on the diamond; rules and special conditioning procedures.

SFL 135 Basketball .5

Practice in fundamental skills, strategy and team play, rules, interpretation, conditioning and refereeing.

SFL 136 Canoeing .5

Offers instruction and practice of skills and techniques necessary for canoeing. Includes the principles of safety, self-rescue, rescue and equipment.

SFL 144 Lacrosse (Men’s Rules) .5

Stick work, all individual skills, team play and position practice. Rule interpretation and conditioning is stressed.

SFL 152 Soccer .5

Techniques of kicking, passing, dribbling, heading, strategy and team play, rules interpretation, refereeing and conditioning are practiced.

SFL 153 Softball .5

Basic fundamentals of batting, fielding, catching, position play, base running, strategy and team play.

SFL 155 Swimming I .5

Advances the elementary swimmer to perform all the basic strokes and dives at an intermediate level.

SFL 156 Swimming II .5

Advanced swimming and diving techniques perfected.

SFL 157 Tennis .5

Rudiments with emphasis on basic skills, rules and refereeing, with pointers on teaching and conditioning.

SFL 158 Volleyball .5

Elementary and advanced skills in passing, setting, spiking, blocking, rules interpretation, conditioning, strategy and team play.

SFL 160 Weight Training .5

Offers instruction in the various forms and techniques of weight training. Includes procedures for developing individual and team programs.

SFL 161 Aerobic Fitness Skills I .5

An introduction to the physiology and psychology of using various activities to attain cardiovascular fitness. Activities will include jogging, walking, swimming, rhythmic movements and other areas.

SFL 162 Golf .5

A skills course designed to teach students how to perform and teach the basic fundamentals of golf. Topics to be covered will be swing mechanics, rules, etiquette and equipment selection. Lab Fee: $10.

SFL 168 Advanced Weight Training .5

This course builds on the basic skills and techniques learned in Weight Training (SFL 160). Emphasis is placed on testing and measuring for levels of muscle strength, muscle endurance, and muscle power; on writing a program to improve muscle strength, endurance and power; on the use of single-joint and multi-joint exercises to achieve personal goals; on the use, and importance, of “periodization” in developing a personal weight training program. Pre-requisite: C- or better in SFL 160.

SFL 170 First Aid and Safety/CPR 3

Designed to give students the practical knowledge and skills that will allow them to care for both themselves and others in the event of sudden illness or injury. Concepts of safety education and legal liability are examined in detail. Successful completion of the course can lead to certification in first aid (American National Red Cross) and basic life support CPR (American Heart Association). Lab Fee: $25.

SFL 172 Introduction to Sports Management 3

An introduction to the professional field of sports management and administration and its place in society. Covers the role of the administrator in various sports settings, expected areas of responsibility and opportunities for placement within the field.

SFL 173 Introduction to Athletic Training 3

This course introduces students to allied health care professions, the field of athletic training including the role of the athletic trainer in providing sports injury management. Course content will cover history, training room policies and procedures, mechanisms of injury, injury prevention techniques, emergency procedures utilizing universal precautions, injury evaluations, acute treatments, and basic rehabilitation principles.

SFL 174 History Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity 3

This course is a survey course which entails an overview of the historical development of physical activity and sport from primitive cultures to modern societies. Emphasis will be placed on the people, events, institutions, and philosophies affecting the development of sport and physical activity in North America.

SFL 200A Athletic Training Internship 1

This course offers direct and supervised experience in the athletic training setting providing students with the opportunity to apply the skills acquired in their course of study. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. This course may be repeated for credit.

SFL 200S Sports Management Internship 1

This course offers direct and supervised experience in the sports management setting providing students with the opportunity to apply the skills acquired in their course of study. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. This course may be repeated for credit.

SFL 201 Personal Training Practicum 1

Students are placed in an on-campus fitness setting to learn under the direct supervision of an instructor. The student will develop skills and gain practical experience in Personal Training by working with adults and/or fellow students. Successful completion of the course and passing a competency exam will lead to certification in Personal Training.

SFL 234 Nutrition and Food Science 3

Fundamental concepts of the science of nutrition with application to the health educator. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationship of basic nutritional practices and the quality of an individual’s life. Additionally, the process of nutrition as it changes through life will be discussed.

SFL 241 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 4

This course is designed for Sport Fitness majors, especially athletic training majors in the second year, and focuses on upper and lower extremity evaluations, injury prevention techniques and basic treatments for athletic injuries under the strict supervision of a licensed athletic trainer. This course will consist of two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab. Lab Fee: $30.

SFL 244 Clinical Athletic Training 3

This course emphasizes the hands-on utilization and practice of taping/wrapping, knowledge of anatomy, and use of basic therapeutic modalities. Students will be introduced to policies and procedures generally practiced in the daily working of a typical training facility. Students will be required to complete 50 hours of supervised experience working with a Dean College athletic tram. Lab fee: $30.

SFL 260 Fundamentals of Physical Fitness and Conditioning 3

Introduces the principles and practices of physiological conditioning in both the classroom and the field laboratory. Emphasis is not placed on developing student physical fitness, but on understanding the components of physical fitness and how these relate to the field of health, physical education and recreation.

SFL 281 Personal and Community Health 3

Presents the foundation of health principles and practices, and is adapted to the needs of future teachers and coaches. With an understanding of physiological hygiene, students will make a better contribution to the youth of the community with whom they expect to work. Preventive measures as applied to community health programs are studied.

Theatre
THA 111* Introduction to Theatre 3

An introductory survey of the history, technique, dramatic literature, and the art of dramatic performance. The emphasis is on audience understanding of the elements influencing performance. Students will be exposed to various theatrical styles by seeing theatrical performances both on and off the Dean campus and will analyze the productions with written critiques. Theatre Tickets: $125.

THA 131 Technical Production I 4

A basic course in stagecraft. The principles of techniques of building, basic design, drafting, rigging and shifting stage scenery are studied during this semester. Class work is supplemented by laboratory hours arranged in conjunction with College theatre productions.

THA 132 Technical Production II 4

A basic course in stage lighting. The principles of lighting design and the methods and materials of rigging theatrical lighting instruments are studied. Class work is supplemented by laboratory hours arranged in conjunction with Dean College theatre productions.

THA 224 Rehearsal and Performance 1-3

Rehearsal and Performance areas could include: Acting, Costume, Directing, Tech, Front Office, and Pit Orchestra. Participation in a substantial capacity in theatre or musical theatre production. Each credit represents approximately 40 - 50 hours dedicated to the project. The student will enroll in the quarter in which the project is to be completed. The course may be repeated; however, any credits of Rehearsal and Performance above and beyond the one credit required for the major cannot be used to fulfill free elective requirements. This course may not be taken concurrently with DAN 224 offerings. This course may be repeated for credit.

THA 232 Movement/Improvisation 3

This course prepares the actor for advanced training by freeing the body to communicate. Emphasis on spatial awareness and control, physical characteristics and performance skills. The course includes warm-up techniques, theatre games, and various improvisation methods, along with regular presentations in character and action studies.

THA 233 Acting I: Character 4

An introductory performance course in character analysis and rehearsal technique. Emphasis on the development of technical skills and on the discovery of the emotional and intellectual requirements for character portrayal. Exercises and monologues are explored and rehearsed for presentation. Prerequisite: THA 232 or consent of instructor.

THA 234 Acting II: Scene Study 4

An introduction to performance styles, textual analysis and scene study. Emphasis on the development of analytical and performance skills. Exercises and scenes are assigned using various acting techniques and are rehearsed and presented for critique. Prerequisite: THA 233 or consent of instructor.