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ENSC 360L - Lab Geomorphology 1 credit
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ENSC 365 - People of the Big River Field Course 3-4 credits
This two-week field course explores the natural resources, cultural histories and current environmental management and social issues facing the native peoples that traditionally lived along the Columbia River or one of its tributaries. The ecosystems and cultures of the High Desert regions of Oregon and Washington will be investigated. The field portion of the course runs for two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): or permission of the Department Chair.
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ENSC 370 - Pollution of Lakes and Waterways 3 credits
This course will introduce students to critical issues in water quality such as acidification, eutrophication, land-use changes, pollution and by metals and other contaminants, climatic change, and biodiversity losses. The importance of sedimentary records from lakes (paleolimnology), rivers, reservoirs and other freshwater aquatic environments will be used to investigate past environmental change and evaluate the nature and magnitude of any pollution that may have occurred. Prerequisite(s): , Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 370L - Lab Pollution of Lakes and Waterways 1 credit
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ENSC 390 - Advanced Topic 1-6 credits
Independent study of specialized subject matter in environmental science. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 409 - Seminar II 1 credit
Students will give an oral scientific presentation to the department based on an approved literature or research topic. Students will attend all sciences-based seminars in the department. Prerequisite(s): or permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 410E - Limnology 4 credits
A general study of the biological, physical and chemical features of lakes and streams. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENSC 101 and CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 410EL .
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ENSC 420L - Lab Environmental Monitoring 1 credit
Lab for ENSC 420L. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420W .
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ENSC 420W - Environmental Monitoring 3 credits
Quantitative analysis of environmental parameters in air, water, and soil. Field sampling techniques include high-volume air pumping through absorbent cartridges, aqueous grab sampling, soil core sampling, and use of personnel monitors. Lectures will emphasize the theory of various monitoring techniques and will include quality control, standardized procedures, analytical interferences, and data interpretation. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105 or , MATH 221 , ENSC 101 ENSC 305 or permission of Program Chair. Co-requisite(s): ENSC 420L .
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ENSC 430 - Advanced Solar Hot Water Applications 3 Credits
For sciences majors. Solar hot water applications including advanced collector methods and control systems. Covers the maintenance and safety controls for advanced systems. Primarily intended for students that wish to work with the solar energy business. Students will be required to work with local businesses in installing collector systems as part of the course completion requirements. Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 430L - Lab Advanced Solar Hot Water Applications 1 credit
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ENSC 435L - Lab Toxicology and Environmental Risk 1 credit
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ENSC 435W - Toxicology and Environmental Risk 3 credits
Fate and transport of hazardous substances; manufacture and use of pesticides and hazardous substances; human and ecological exposure pathways; physiological effects of toxic substances; risk assessment methodology; occupational health at hazardous waste sites. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): , BIOL 111 and MATH 221 . Co-requisite(s): ENSC 435L .
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ENSC 440W - Environmental Issues and Ethics 3 credits
The study of our ethical relationships with the land and natural resources with applications to current environmental issues, different concepts of environmental ethics and problems in environmental ethics, multicultural perspectives on the environment and the relation of human values to the environment. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Offered alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
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ENSC 445 - Environmental Microbiology 3 credits
Intended for science majors. Includes basic principles on environmental microbiology, concepts, and techniques in the study of bacteria protists, fungi and viruses. Concepts of immunity and the role of micro-organisms in medicine as well as the environment. Prerequisite(s): or permission of the Program chair. Co-requisite(s):
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ENSC 445L - Lab Environmental Microbiology 1 credit
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ENSC 450 - Waste Digesters and Energy Generation 3 credits
Intended for science majors. A basic introduction to the science of energy generation utilizing waste digester. Students will build simple digesters for application in local homes or businesses. The class may be taught on an accelerated five-week structure. A one-credit lab is imbedded in the three-credit class structure overall. Prerequisite(s):
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ENSC 455W - Environmental Responsibility, Remediation, and Carbon Footprint Reduction 3 credits
Intended for science or non-science majors. An overview of environmental regulations, responsibility and remediation. Discusses how to reduce the use of carbon in the ecosystems and the impact of carbon pollution of the ecosystem. Gives specific case studies on how areas can be remediated to desired levels using current-day technology.
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ENSC 460 - Electricity and Sustainable Energy 3 credits
For either science or non-science majors. gives an overview of how electricity can be generated by a variety of sustainable energy methods. Includes solar, biofuels, nuclear energy, and fossil fuel generation systems. Discusses the modern day issues that relate to the conscious use of each method for electricity generation.
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ENSC 465 - Hybrid and Solar Electric Vehicle Technology 3 credits
For either science or non-science major. Gives an overview of how solar energy can be utilized to power vehicles. Gives modern day concepts that are found in hybrid vehicles as well as pure electrical vehicle applications. Some labs are embedded into the course to emphasize how electrical energy can be formed from solar PV applications and battery technology.
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ENSC 470W - Conservation as a Form of Sustainable Energy 3 credits
For either science or non-sciences majors. Describes the various ways in nature that energy is wasted. Describes conservation methods that can conserve energy; storage methods, and the impact on the environment of the waste of energy. Utilized case studies of real-life applications to illustrate how conservation can equate to the addition of new electrical power generation facilities. Some economical modeling will be illustrated to show/track the value of conservation as an energy source.
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ENSC 475 - Bio-fuels and Alternative Energy Technologies 3 credits
Intended for sciences majors. Builds upon the concepts given in . An advanced study of how bio-fuels are generated and utilized to create fuels. Included case studies of modern businesses will showcase their industries. The students will be required to do a research paper on an in-depth bio-fuels application Prerequisite(s): ,
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ENSC 480 - Bio-pesticides and the Environment 3 credits
Intended for the science major. Describes the use of bio-pesticides in agriculture as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Impact of chemical pesticides on the environment and animal ecosystems/populations. Current day real world applications of bio-pesticides in commercial agriculture applications. Prerequisite(s): ,
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ENSC 485 - Environmental Education K-12 Outreach 1 credit
Education outreach is an important component for almost all professional fields related to environmental studies. Students in this course will prepare and deliver a series of presentations to regional K-12 schools. Presentation topics will be designed around environmental issues that currently affect the Yakima Valley. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
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ENSC 490 - Internship 1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from course work, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Only 6 semester credit hours of ENSC 490 and and may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 495 - Special Project 1-6 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member, and to produce a specific outcome. Only 6 semester credit hours of and ENSC 495 and may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 496 - Research Experience 1-6 credits
An Advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue independent and original research experience on an approved topic under the direction of a faculty member. Only 6 semester credit hours of and ENSC 496 may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 497W - Senior Thesis 1-4 credits
An advanced course allowing a student to complete an indepentent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s filed of study. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of Program Chair.
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ENSC 502 - Advanced Principles of Environmental Science 2 credits
Concepts of ecology as they relate to contemporary, historical, technological, economic, cultural, and societal issues; relationships among global, regional, and local ecosystems.
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Finance |
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ENSC 110 - Natural Resource Management Introductory Internship 1 credit
Students will job-shadow natural resource management professionals in our community including the fields of fisheries, forestry, and wildlife and game management. Students will keep a journal and write a final essay of their experiences.
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FIN 305 - Financial Analysis 3 credits
Introduces tools for an applied approach to the analysis of financial problems. Topics include funds flows, ratio analysis, cash-flow budgets and projections, and financial and operating leverage models. Includes identification of sources of financial information. Prerequisite(s): BADM 360 and ECON 345 .
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FIN 310 - Financial Management 3
Introduction to assest management, cost evaluation, capital acquisition, present value analysis budgeting. breakeven analysis, acquisition of funds, forecasting, and risk control.
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FIN 325 - Investments 3 credits
Introduces the theory of portfolio analysis and the characteristics of various investment instruments with a focus on securities investment analysis. Topics include sources of investment information, risk/return analysis, money-market investments, measuring investment performance. Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 .
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FIN 335 - Personal Financial Planning 3 credits
Introduces the process of comprehensive personal financial and estate planning. Topics include consumer decision-making analysis, personal risk/insurance analysis, house-buying analysis, savings and investment strategies, income/retirement/ estate tax planning. Prerequisite(s): ECON 202 .
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FISH 110 - Introduction to Fisheries 3 credits
Identification, life history, food chains, environmental factors, harvest levels, population dynamics and management of important fish species with emphasis on the salmonids of the Columbia River basin. Some Saturday field trips required. Offered alternate spring semesters. Co-requisite(s): FISH 110L .
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FISH 110L - Lab Introduction to Fisheries 1 credit
Lab for FISH 110 . Co-requisite(s): FISH 110 .
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FOR 115 - Introduction to Forestry 3 credits
Introduction to the science, art, and practice of managing and using for human benefit the natural resources that occur on and in association with forest lands. Includes an overview of silviculture, forest entomology, and forest pathology. Emphasis on identification of woody plants, structure and function of forest trees and forest measurements. Offered alternate fall semesters. Co-requisite(s): FOR 115L .
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FOR 115L - Lab Intro to Forestry 1 credit
Lab for FOR 115 . Co-requisite(s): FOR 115 .
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FOR 305 - Forest Ecology 3 credits
Sciences of the interrelationships between forest communities and the physical, chemical, and biotic factors of the environment. Site factors affecting growth and development of forest trees. Ecological principles including stand dynamics, ecosystem structure and function, and classification of communities and ecosystems. Offered alternate Fall semester. Co-requisite(s):
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FOR 305L - Lab Forest Ecology 1 credit
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FOR 310 - Silviculture 3 credits
Theory and practice of controlling forest establishment, composition, structure, growth, and quality. Offered alternate Fall semester. Co-requisite(s):
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FOR 315 - Forest Mensuration 3 credits
Thoery and practice of timber sampling and cruisinf techniques, sampling systems and design. Field trips required. Offered alternate Spring semester. Co-requisite(s):
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FOR 315L - Lab Forest Mensuration 1 credit
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FOR 320 - Forest Protection 3 credits
Survey of the beneficial and disease-causing organisms including insects, fungi, parasitic plants, and other microorganisms that affect uses and value of timber. Principles of fire prevention, control, and prescribed use in forest management. Offered alternate Spring semester. Co-requisite(s):
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FOR 320L - Lab Forest Protection 1 credit
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FOR 310L - Lab Silviculture 1 credit
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FR 101 - Introduction to French I 4 credits
Introduction to French language, grammar, and culture. provides a practical overview of French communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the semester, students should be able to express basic ideas related to the themes of the chapters studied. Students should be able to greet people appropriately, describe themselves and others, look for a place to live, talk about weather, tell time, and order food and drink at a cafe or restaurant. In addition, students should have acquired some factual knowledge about France and other French-speaking regions. The curriculum includes authentic audio, written, and video input. Class is conducted in French. Attendance is required. Offered TBA.
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FR 102 - Introduction to French II 4 credits
This is a continuing introduction to French language, grammar, and culture. This class will provide a practical overview of French communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the semester students should be able to express ideas about the arts, health, professions, society-related problems, as well as other things. They will also learn to make comparisons, use the future and conditional tenses, express emotion, doubt and uncertainty. Students should also have gained factual knowledge of France, and other French-speaking regions. Finally, students will develop their reading abilities through the reading of various stories. The curriculum includes authentic audio, written and video input. Class is conducted in French. Attendance is required.
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HCAD 302 - Health Care Management 3 credits
An overview of the U. S. Health care as a service industry in a business environment; current management practices, effective communication, organizational theory, and areas dealing with family care issues. Offered TBA.
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HCAD 351 - Human Resource Management in Health Care 3 credits
Requirements for recruiting, testing, interviewing, screening and selection of employees and setting objectives for productive work. Additional topics will include employee counseling, training, development, recreation, insurance, and retirement programs; with an emphasis on Health Care topics. Students will be sensitized to working with patients and their families. Offered TBA.. Prerequisite(s): BADM 341W .
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HCAD 390W - Advanced Topic 1-3 credits
Study of specialized subject matter in health care administration. Topics vary depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
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HCAD 401 - Financial Issues in Health Care 3 credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to: prepare budgets, develop financial controls systems, conduct financial analyses, establish relationships with business advisors, and maintain compliance with tax laws and filing procedures. Review of the special relationships with insurance companies, HMOs and other private and public organizations. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): BADM 360 or Permission of the Program Chair.
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HCAD 410W - Grant Writing 3 credits
The components of writing a grant proposal, including the preparation of a needs assessment, identifying goals and objectives, conducting a feasibility study, developing a budget, researching potential resources, and critiquing proposals. Students participate in writing a proposal. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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HCAD 440 - Health Care Administrative Issues 3 credits
Acquisition and use of human resources in the public sector. How to deal with public relation issues and sensitive issues which may be compromising. An introduction to collective bargaining and dealing with the relationships to various federal and state oversight and funding organizations. An empathetic approach to health care administration will be emphasized. Prerequisite: HCAD 302 or Permission of the Program Chair. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 302 or Permission of the Program Chair.
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HCAD 472 - Contemporary Topics in Health Care 3 credits
U. S. Government involvement in health care, managed care, involvement in health care, cost containment issues involving current and Medicare/Medicaid reform, and other contemporary issues involving current and proposed policies in U. S. Health care, a comparison of U. S. Health policy with other developed countries. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 302 or Permission of the Program Chair.
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HCAD 490W - Internship 1-3 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Included in the internship are twelve hours of professional development seminar discussions. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
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HPER 105 - Recreational Activity 1 credit (maximum 3 credits)
Recreation and fitness courses arranged according to student/community needs. Several courses are offered each semester selected from the following: aerobics, gymnastics, karate,Judo, bowling, aquacize, health/fitness walking and weight lifting. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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HPER 210 - Nutrition 3 credits
Introduction to the study of human nutrients, digestion, absorption and metabolism; individual health and diet; community and environmental issues.
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History |
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HIS 101W - World Civilization I 3 credits
Introduction to the study of history and cultures around the globe, from the earliest civilizations through 1492; the study of the meanings of “cultures” and “civilizations”; how humans are both shaped by and creators of culture by ideas in art, science, politics, and everyday social life; the rise of religious and other traditions; and the study of intercultural contact, collision, and communication as humans interacted with the earth and each other to develop more and more complex societies. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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HIS 102 - World Civilization II 3 credits
Survey of the histories, cultures, peoples, and nations around the globe from around 1500 (1492) through the present; the study of international colonialism as cultures developed into nation states that increasingly traded with, invaded, fought wars with, enslaved, oppressed and made treaties and alliances with other cultures and nations; the development of religious, political and made treaties and alliances with other cultures and nations; the development of religious, political and ideological traditions; and the intersection of religion, science, government, art, literature, economics and everyday social life. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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HIS 204 - Fundamentals of History of the American People I 3 credits
A survey of the Native, Latino/a, African, and European multicultural mosaic that makes up the “American” people from before the Columbian encounter until the United States’ Civil War; the major themes, concepts and political ideals at the foundation of American and U. S. history; the intersection of religion, politics, economics, geography, and culture in the everyday social life of diverse American peoples; learning the skills of an historian. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 ; ENG 102 recommended.
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HIS 205W - Fund of the History of the American People II 3 credits
Continuation of HIS 204 ; survey of the Native, Latina/o, African, Asian, and European Americans who have both shaped and been shaped by American history; major themes and concepts of the rise of corporate America and a larger central government; U. S. foreign policies toward other nations, including Native nations; immigration and other population changes, and reform movements for social justice, civil rights, and the common welfare; learning the skills of oral interviews and family history. Offered Spring and Summer or Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 ; ENG 102 recommended.
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HIS 303 - Special Topics in History 3 credits
Special Topics in History. TBD. Prerequisite(s): or permission of the program chair.
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HIS 310 - Latin American History 3 credits
Pre-European civilizations; European colonialism, revolutions and post-colonial period; major themes of internal development and international relations. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of lower-level history and or permission of Program Chair.
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HIS 311 - Native American History 3 credits
With an emphasis on the U.S. experience, the study of Native Americans from pre-contact to the present. Offered Fall Semester. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of lower-level history and or permission of Program Chair.
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HIS 312 - Pacific Northwest History 3 credits
With an emphasis on the U.S. experience, the study of Native Americans from pre-contact to the present. Offered Spring Semester. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of lower-level history and or permission of Program Chair.
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HIS 313 - American Revolution 3 credits
This course will present an in-depth analysis of the British colonies in North America, the actual experiences on the battlefield, and the consequences of the war through 1789. Offered Fall Semester. Prerequisite(s): HIS 204 , HIS 205W and or permission of program chair.
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HIS 314 - U.S. Civil War & Reconstruction 3 credits
This course studies the causes of the sectional conflicts from founding of the U.S., compromises over new western territory and the extension of slavery into the new territories. It includes an examination of the war itself and the Reconstruction period in the South to 1877. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): HIS 204 , HIS 205W and or permission of program chair.
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HIS 320 - Comparative Sports History in the United States 3 credits
A comparative survey of sports production and history in contemporary American mainstream society. Major themes, globalization, fan culture, race and ethnicity, ballpark politics, classism, racism, sports film production, community and urban sports, and sports media representation in the everyday social and cultural like of diverse American peoples. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ; recommended.
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HIS 355 - Integrated Social Studies 3 credits
This course presents geography, economics, and civics in an integrated format. Emphasizes how national events and issues affect the residents of the Pacific Northwest. The contributions of all peoples to the history and society of the US and the Pacific Northwest will be included. Geography and economics will be explored in an international context as well. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of lower-level history and or permission of Chair.
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HIS 490 - Internship 1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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HIS 495 - Special Project 3 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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HON 190 - Honors Seminar: “Arts” 1 credit
Heritage Honor students engage with visual and performing arts throughout the semester on- campus and in the surrounding community. Course includes field trips, lectures, visiting artist presentations, and hands-on studio experience. Offered fall semester.
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HON 191 - Honors Seminar: “Humanities” 1 credit
The Honors Seminar for English and Humanities challenges students to critically analyze through various contexts the interdisciplinary theme of freedom and confinement. Students will access multiple perspectives and domains of thinking (political, personal, sacred, ethical, psychological, historical, etc.) in order to better understand the power of this binary construct. The seminar format is interactive, reflective and focused on developing the following aspects of critical thinking: the influences of context, identification and consideration of multiple perspectives; the unearthing and assessment of underlying assumptions; bias, artificial constraints and ethical considerations; the development of a hypothesis or position; and most important, creative/innovative thinking and dynamic, respectful dialogue. Offered spring semester.
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HON 290 - Honors Seminar: “STEM” 1 credit
The STEM Seminar engages students with current research in breaking news and the historical backgrounds of a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines. In particular, the STEM Seminar emphasizes how scientific research is conducted and presented and actively involves students in research opportunities through a blend of readings, discussions, field trips, and research projects. Offered fall semester.
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HON 291 - Honors Seminar: “Social Science” 1 credit
Honors students participate in several activities and experiences in the areas of social science, social work, business, and economics. Course includes group projects, lectures and field trips that familiarize students with important community development issues. Offered spring semester.
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HON 301 - Preparation for Graduate and Professional Studies: Quantitative Research 1 credit
Honors students explore quantitative research, considering the historical context and reviewing the scientific method. Topics include characteristics of effective research formulating hypotheses, research design, collecting and interpreting data, communicating results and making recommendations. Each student consults with hi/her faculty advisor (or another academic mentor) during this course on details of proposals, such as summer research projects. Students have opportunities to visit graduate schools in the region. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program, or Permission of Dean of Arts and Sciences
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HON 302 - Preparation for Graduate and Professional Studies: Qualitative Research 1 credit
Honor students explore qualitative research, considering historical context, philosophical assumptions, culture and its impact on paradigms ad perspectives, and a review of research approaches, such as narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, creative, community-based action, indigenous methodologies, and case studies. Students consider the ethical practice of research with human subjects and the Heritage University Institutional Review Board process, Gust scholars conduct experiential workshops during the semester. Students have opportunities to visit graduate schools in the region. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honor Program, or Permission of Dean of Arts and Sciences
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HON 401 - Preparation for Graduate and Professional Studies: The Application Process 1 credit
Honors students begin advanced preparation and review in writing, mathematics, vocabulary, critical reading, and critical thinking, intended to prepare students for graduate and professional programs and entrance exams. Students focus on writing statements of purpose and/or personal statements and other application essays. Students have opportunities to visit graduate schools in the region. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program, or Permission of Dean of Arts and Sciences
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HON 402 - Preparation for Graduate and Professional Studies: Graduate Entrance Exams 1 credit
Honors students continue advanced preparation and review in writing, mathematics, vocabulary, critical reading, and critical thinking, intended to prepare students for graduate and professional programs and entrance exams. Students focus on test preparation as well as continued practice in writing statements of purpose and/or personal statements and other application essays. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program, or Permission of Dean of Arts and Sciences
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HORT 301 - Pest Management 3 credits
This course will emphasize both chemical and non-chemical pest control under both greenhouse and field conditions. Various plant pathogens: viral, bacterial, fungal, and animal, will be discussed. Operational procedures for planting, mixing of soils, watering, and other mechanical operations to minimize contamination and spread of pest and diseases will be emphasized. Plant quarantines, seed sterilization, and other methods used on the plant tissues to minimize contamination will also be discussed. Offered alternate Spring semester.
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HUM 105 - Fundamentals of Library Research 1 credit
This library-source oriented class introduces students to key skills necessary for pursuing discipline specific and/or interdisciplinary academic research in a confident, efficient and ethical manner. Graded P/NP. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Can be taken/repeated for 3 credits maximum.
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HUM 110 - Film in Popular Culture 1 credit
This interdisciplinary film course introduces the student to classical and pop culture references/cliches through multiple film genres, exploring the human/animal/extraterrestrial experience in a multitude of contexts. The content and film genres of this course will vary from instructor to instructor. Can be taken/repeated for 4 credits maximum. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
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HUM 305W - Heritage Core 3 credits
Strongly recommended for all, but required for all transferring students with junior and senior status. This course offers an opportunity to explore some of the theoretical problems associated with race and ethnicity. Through select literary texts and other media, we will delve into cultural identity, social constructs of race, and systems of privilege in diverse settings. We will further interrogate these concepts through experiential learning (community projects) and the practice of cross-cultural communication. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102
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HUM 330 - Native American Film & Music 3 credits
This course explores traditions of musical practice among the Indians of the Americas. One or more traditions will be examined. It includes discussion of the disappearance or loss of some traditions as well as the religious rights of Native American peoples and the cultural exploitation of their spiritual practices. The course may also include construction of religious/spiritual artifacts and field experience of traditional ceremonies Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s):
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LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I 4 credits
For students who have had little or no preparation in Latin. The course is primarily concerned with the fundamentals of the language. Its aim is to prepare students to read Latin literature, to improve their command of the English language by studying the close relations (historic and linguistic) between English, Latin and other languages, and to gain exposure to Roman culture.
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LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II 4 credits
The second in the Beginning Latin sequence, this course takes up where Beginning Latin I leaves off. It is a continuation of the study of Latin grammar, vocabulary and culture through the reading of Latin texts and supporting exercises in writing and speaking Latin.
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MATH 094 - Pre-Algebra and Arithmetic 3 credits
Students develop proficiency with integer & rational number operations, ratios, proportions, percentages, basic geometry, scientific notation, order of operations, introductory data analysis and some basic algebraic concepts. Math 94 is not applicable to degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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MATH 095 - Beginning Algebra 3 credits
Students begin a study of algebra, including single-variable inequalities and absolute value problems, geometry, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and systems of linear equations and inequalities. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Math 095 is not applicable to degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MATH 094 Pre-Algebra and Arithmetic or appropriate score on placement exam.
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MATH 095L - Beginning Algebra Lab 1 credits
Students recieve a structured review of arithmetic and pre-algebra concepts that are requisite for success in . Additionally, problem solving skills, mathematical modeling, model use and interpretation, and use of technology as a problem-solving tool are adrressed. Not applicable to degree programs. Concurrent enrollment in is required.
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MATH 096 - Intermediate Algebra 3 credits
Students investigate polynomials, operations with polynomials, factoring techniques, complex numbers, rational expressions, operations with rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals and complex fractions. Concurrent enrollment in is required. MATH 096 is not applicable to degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MATH 095 or appropriate score on placement exam.
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MATH 096L - Intermediate Algebra Lab 1
Students receive a structured review of pre-algebra and beginning algebra concepts that are requisite for success in . Additionally, problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, model use and interpretation, and use of technology as a problem-solving tool are addressed. Not applicable to degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Concurrent enrollment in Math 96 is required. Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 099 - Preparation for Statistics 3 Credits
Students cover content that is specifically chosen to prepare them for success in an introductory statistics course. Topics include operations with signed numbers, order of operations, percents, ratios, rates, algebraic expressions, linear equations, the coordinate plane, descriptive statistics, counting principles and discrete probability. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in or appropriate score on placement exam. Not applicable to degree programs and only intended for students who will meet their GUCR by taking one of or ; all other students should take . Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 099L - Lab Preparation for Statistics 1 Credit
Students receive a structured review of basic arithmetic concepts that are requisite for success in . Additionally, problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, model use and interpretation, and use of technology, especially spreadsheets and computer algebra systems, as a problem-solving tool are addressed. Not applicable to degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 116 - Found Mathematics for Teachers I 3 credits
Students will acquire a deep understanding of the concepts of elementary mathematics while focusing on mathematical precision, communication, problem solving, mathematics history, technology integration. Topics will include sets, operations on the real numbers, number theory, proportional reasoning, percents, and algebra. The course contents will be connected to the NCTM standards and the common core mathematics standards. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096
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MATH 117 - Found Mathematics for Teachers II 3 credits
Students will acquire a deep understanding of the concepts of elementary mathematics while focusing on mathematical precision, communication, problem solving, mathematics history, and technology integration. Topics will include statistics, probability, geometry, and measurement. The course contents will be connected to the NCTM standards and the common core mathematics standards. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in
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MATH 120 - Introduction to Geometry 3 credits
Students in this course explore basic properties and techniques related to points, lines, angles, and two- and three-dimensional figures. They develop and prove some key results in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. This course emphasizes the historical development of geometry. Offered Spring semesters of even-numbered years.. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
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MATH 135 - Business Algebra 3 credits
Students in this course will experience a broad range of business, social science and science applications of pre-calculus mathematics. The course will have three learning emphases: setting up applications for solutions using technology (graphing calculators and Microsoft EXCEL), finding and interpreting solutions, and refining a sense of numbers in the context of the applications. Topics will include systems of equations, linear programming, linear, exponential, and quadratic equations and finance mathematics (loans, interest, annuities, amortization, and sinking funds). Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096 or equivalent.
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MATH 140 - College Algebra 3 credits
Students investigate functional transformations, functional compositions, function inverses, linear functions and systems of linear functions and linear inequalities, absolute value functions, polynomial and rational functions, and logarithmic and exponential functions, and sequences. Conic sections are addressed as time permits. Concurrent enrollment. is required. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096 or equivalent. Co-requisite(s):
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