Sep 27, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • MUS 555 - Advanced Band Music Workshop


    Course not applicable to MMus degree. Offered summers only. Repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 556 - Advanced String Orchestra Music Workshop


    Course not applicable to MMus degree. Offered summers only. Repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 571 - Concert Choir


    Rehearsal and public performance of representative choral works. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 572 - Wind Symphony


    Rehearsal and public performance of works for wind ensemble. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 573 - University Symphony Orchestra


    Rehearsal and public performance of works for symphony orchestra. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 574 - Jazz Ensembles


    Advanced performance and interpretation of contemporary jazz in an ensemble situation; recent developments in the idiom; performance of student compositions and arrangements. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 575 - Chamber Jazz Ensembles


    Supervised small ensemble playing in jazz idioms stressing repertoire, improvisation and performance of written arrangements and compositions. One public performance per quarter required. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 576 - Accompanying


    Graduate-level instruction in accompanying skills. Pianists will accompany singers and instrumentalists under the supervision and regular coaching of the instructor. Repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 0-3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 578 - Opera Production


    Preparation of opera scenes or a major musical production to include a public performance each quarter. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 1-2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 580 - Advanced Collegium Musicum


    Editing, coaching and performance practice of early music (before 1800). Involves preparation and participation in public performance. (Only 6 credits applicable towards MMus degree). Repeatable up to 6 credits.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 581 - Applied Chamber Music


    Rehearsal and public performance of representative works of chamber music. Open to piano, string, wind, brass and percussion performers. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 583 - Chamber Vocal Ensembles


    Rehearsal and public performance of chamber vocal works. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 585 - New Music Ensemble


    Rehearsal and performance of 20th-century music literature. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 586 - Chamber Orchestra


    Rehearsal and performance of chamber orchestra literature. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes: admission to MMus degree program
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • MUS 690 - Thesis


    Students in the composition concentration of the MMus degree program may meet the thesis requirement` by submitting a major original composition; students in the performance concentration may meet the thesis requirement by presenting a full-length public recital; students in the music education concentration selecting the conducting practicum for their thesis requirement will carry out a practical and/or creative conducting project, field study or investigation, or rehearsal/conducting series culminating in a public performance. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr.

    Credits: 1-6
    Grade Mode: Letter

Nursing

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • NURS 301 - Information Literacy to Support Academic Discourse


    Focuses on developing the ability to utilize technologies to access and evaluate the credibility of information, consider the strength of varied perspectives, and develop skills of academic discourse necessary for a reasoned analysis of current issues in health care and health care professions.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 and admission to the RN-to-BSN program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • NURS 305 - Social Justice and Healthcare


    Explores the principal themes and issues relating to social justice and health disparities. Examines how oppression, racism and privilege shape patient care. Provides opportunities to support social justice in healthcare using increased self-awareness, theories of justice, and research findings to promote equitable patient care.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • NURS 307 - Writing Across the Curriculum


    This is a hybrid course that emphasizes strategies and ongoing practice in critical reading, writing and thinking skills that enhance student success in developing clear, informed, analytic and persuasive academic papers. Students may take one credit per quarter, repeatable up to 5 credits maximum, including original course. May be taken concurrently with any core RN to BSN course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • NURS 401 - Transitions in Professional Nursing Practice


    Throughout the 5 credits of this course, students will establish a professional nursing presence through self-assessment and identification of academic, professional and personal goals. Students will examine select issues within professional nursing practice. Each quarter, course objectives increase in depth and complexity.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program.
    Credits: 1-2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • NURS 402 - Translational Research for Evidence-Based Practice


    Utilizes the elements of the research process and analytic skills necessary to evaluate, translate and apply current systematic inquiry to inform nursing practice and promote optimal clinical outcomes. This course requires 30 hours of service learning with a community mentor. The targeted goal of this service learning experience is completing a project proposing an evidence-based practice change.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 301
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • NURS 412 - Policy, Leadership and U.S. Healthcare


    Examines health care policy, finance and regulatory environments that directly and indirectly influence the health care system. Utilizes a systems-leadership approach in advocacy for patients, families, communities and healthcare professionals to promote social justice and equity in our system of care.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 402 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: SSC
  
  • NURS 422 - Organizational Change for Quality and Safety in Healthcare


    Examines and applies theories of organizational behavior, systems thinking, and leadership to quality improvement strategies that minimize errors and optimize positive clinical outcomes. Participation in selected patient safety and quality improvement initiatives provide opportunity to apply and evaluate the relevance of theoretical concepts to real-world health care challenges. This course requires 30-hours of service learning with a community mentor. The targeted goal of this service learning experience is completing a project proposing a blueprint for implementation of a practice change idea to include organizational assessment for readiness for change, quality assurance measures, and a plan for sustainability of the change.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 402
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • NURS 432 - Community-Based Care for Vulnerable Populations


    Emphasizes population focused healthcare including the assessment of risk, predictive and protective factors that influence health and well-being of groups, communities and aggregate populations. Integrates and applies principles of social justice, health promotion, disease and injury prevention in providing services to vulnerable populations in the community-context.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 412; NURS 422 or concurrent or instructor permission. Co-req: NURS 433.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • NURS 433 - Community-Based Care for Vulnerable Populations Practice Experience


    Community-Based Care Clinical Practice experience of 30 hours taken in conjunction with NURS 432 course. Students establish community partnerships and apply theoretical foundations. Washington State RN license required. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 412; NURS 422 or concurrent or instructor permission. Co-req: NURS 432.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • NURS 442 - Interdisciplinary Care Coordination


    Integrates knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to promote community based patient/family centered health care coordination through effective use of appropriate technologies, interdisciplinary communication, teamwork and collaboration.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 432; NURS 452 or concurrent or instructor permission. Co-req: NURS 443.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • NURS 443 - Interdisciplinary Care Coordination Practice Experience


    Interdisciplinary Care Coordination Practice Experience of 30 hours taken in conjunction with NURS 442 course. Students establish community partnerships and apply theoretical foundations. Washington State RN license required. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 432; NURS 452 or concurrent or instructor permission. Co-req: NURS 442.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • NURS 452 - Global Health Inequities and Interventions


    Examines major problems and policy issues in global health from multiple perspectives. Focuses on understanding the historical, political, social, cultural, environmental and economic determinants of adverse health conditions in developing countries. Provides a knowledge base for healthcare professionals to promote social justice by improving global health disparities.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NURS 432 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM

Operations Management

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • OPS 360 - Operations Management


    Examines the concepts for designing, planning and improving manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include enterprise resource planning, facility layout, forecasting, queuing models, inventory management, lean manufacturing, total quality control, and project management.

    Prerequisites & Notes: DSCI 205, ACCT 245, C- or better; spreadsheet competency
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 367 - Management of Service Operations


    Concepts and techniques for designing, planning and controlling service operations. Topics include service site location, service facilities design, managing capacity and demand in service operations, work force scheduling, the queuing phenomenon, and the impact of new technology on service operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. OPS 360, C- or better
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • OPS 417 - Managing Supply Chain, China


    Concepts and techniques for designing, planning and controlling service operations. Topics include service site location, service facilities design, managing capacity and demand in service operations, work force scheduling, the queuing phenomenon, and the impact of new technology on service operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: junior or senior standing
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 460 - Designing and Improving Lean Operations


    Examines the design and analysis of lean manufacturing systems. Topics include principles of lean enterprises, kaizen practices, visual management, standard work, current and future state value stream mapping, creating continuous flow, cellular manufacturing, and process and capacity analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MFGE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 461 - Project Management


    Examines the organization, planning, and controlling of projects and provides practical knowledge on managing project scope, schedule and resources. Topics include project life cycle, work breakdown structure and Gantt charts, network diagrams, scheduling techniques, and resource allocation decisions. Concepts are applied through team projects and tutorials using project management software.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MGFE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 462 - Management Science with Spreadsheets


    Covers the development of optimization and simulation models using Microsoft Excel for the solution of business problems. Topics include advanced spreadsheet use; linear, integer, and non-linear programming; and the simulation of stochastic systems. Applications in operations, finance, and marketing are reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 and MIS 320.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 463 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems


    Examines the principles and techniques for planning and managing resource usage across the business enterprise. Topics include business process integration, inventory management, master scheduling, and material and capacity planning. Concepts are applied through the use of current enterprise resource planning software.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MFGE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 464 - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Practicum


    Manufacturing or supply chain management-related employment, research or special project experience. Emphasis on applying manufacturing and supply chain management principles in an academically guided setting. Minimum requirements include a written proposal, a work log, and a comprehensive final written report. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 and permission of instructor; first-time enrollment restricted to manufacturing and supply chain management students with foundation or full major status; second-time enrollment restricted to manufacturing and supply chain management students with full major status.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 465 - Quality Management


    Examines the principles and techniques for managing and improving quality in an organization. Topics include incoming material control, statistical process control, and process improvement.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MFGE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 466 - Supply Chain Management


    Examines the principles, techniques, and practices for the design and management of integrated supply chain operations. Investigates supply chain strategy, distribution, facility location decisions, purchasing, and information systems for managing supply chain activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MFGE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 467 - Logistics Modeling and Analysis


    This course will cover a variety of logistics-related issues pertaining to the design and operation of supply chains, including appropriate modeling tools for their analysis. Emphasis will be on the application and development of mathematical modeling techniques for the analysis of issues such as: multi-stage network design, vehicle routing and scheduling, cycle and safety inventories, and multi-echelon inventory control. Other related topics include supply chain information technology and visualizing supply chain data and metrics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 468 - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy


    Reviews manufacturing and supply chain management principles and techniques and examines issues in global manufacturing operations. Topics include supply chain strategy, facility network design, logistics, forecasting, aggregate planning, lean manufacturing principles, and global operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: OPS 360 or MFGE 341; major restricted.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • OPS 469 - Seminar in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management


    Operations management theory and concepts applied to current manufacturing and supply chain problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Majors Only. OPS 460, OPS 463, OPS 464 and permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter

Philosophy

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • PHIL 102 - Introduction to Logic


    This course focuses on identifying, extracting, and assessing reasoning in everyday contexts by developing an artificial symbolic language to provide a clear representation of deductive reasoning (i.e. reasoning where the truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion).

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: QSR
  
  • PHIL 107 - Critical Thinking


    This course focuses on identifying, extracting, and assessing reasoning in everyday contexts by developing the skills involved in analytical reading, effective communication, and articulating the structure of inductive reasoning (i.e. reasoning where the truth of the premises does not guarantee the truth of the conclusion).

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • PHIL 112 - Introduction to Philosophy: Moral Issues


    Introduction to philosophical thinking about moral problems. Seeks to understand central moral concepts such as good, right, duty, etc., in the context of contemporary issues.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 113 - Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophy of Religion


    Special attention is given to questions about the nature and existence of God. Also examined are such topics as the problem of evil, concepts of faith, religious experience, miracles, etc.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 114 - Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality


    Emphasis is given to the nature and possibility of knowledge, to related concepts such as truth, belief and evidence, and to selected metaphysical problems.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 115 - Environmental Ethics


    This course examines a broad range of environmental issues. Primary emphasis is given to how theoretical frameworks in ethics have been applied in substantive thinking about the rightful treatment of animals, biotic communities, species in danger of extinction, and the protection, conservation, and preservation of natural resources. Emphasis may also be given to how ethical thinking intersects with issues addressed in economics, conservation biology, and other academic disciples or how ethical perspectives have influenced social movements, public debate, and law.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 202 - Intermediate Logic


    This course extends the focus of PHIL 102 to include a more powerful system of natural deduction involving quantifiers, predicates, relations, and identity.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • PHIL 310 - Theory of Knowledge


    The attempt to understand the possibility, nature, origins and limits of knowledge; problems and concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102; PHIL 114 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 320 - Ethical Theory I


    An examination of traditional and contemporary views concerning the overall nature of morality (views such as cognitivism and realism), and also of specific moral theories (such as utilitarianism and contractualism). Other topics include moral rights, moral responsibility and the moral virtues.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 112 or HNRS 255 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 330 - Metaphysics I


    A systematic study of the fundamental categories of reality, such as existence, substance, property, identity, space, time, change, event, causality, necessity, essence, free will and mind. The philosophical issues in which these categories play a part also will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102; PHIL 114 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 335 - Philosophy of Religion


    Philosophy of religion and philosophical theology at an advanced level. Topics may include arguments for and against the existence of God, the attributes of God, religious pluralism, religion and science, religion and ethics, miracles, and the epistemology of religious belief.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102, PHIL 113
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 340 - Philosophy of Science


    An examination of the basic methods and concepts of the sciences through the study of such topics as explanation, confirmation, causality, probability, laws of nature, theories, revolution, reduction and realism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102; PHIL 114 or HNRS 256; or instructor permission
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 350 - Political Philosophy


    The nature of the state, and of the institutions and practices of which it is comprised; the basis and scope of political obligation, the proper role of political activity; considerations of concepts of sovereignty, legitimacy, limits of state power, representation, and the like.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Any one philosophy course or HNRS 255 or HNRS 256; PHIL 350 and PLSC 360 may not both be taken for GUR credit.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 355 - Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art


    Examination of the concept of art and related concepts, and also of aesthetic evaluation and interpretation as they apply to nature and to human artifacts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: One philosophy course
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 360 - Society, Law and Morality


    Concepts and principles involved in analysis and appraisal of social institutions with attention to freedom, rights, justice, and the relation between laws and morality.

    Prerequisites & Notes: An one philosophy course or HNRS 255 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • PHIL 364 - History of Philosophy: Ancient Philosophy


    Great philosophical thinkers from the pre-Socratic philosophers to the Hellenistic period; special attention to Plato and Aristotle.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Any one philosophy course or HNRS 255 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 366 - History of Philosophy: the Rationalists


    Great philosophical thinkers in the rationalist tradition, their problems and their methods: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, et al.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 114 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 367 - History of Philosophy: the Empiricists


    Great philosophical thinkers in the empiricist tradition, their problems and their methods: Locke, Berkeley, Hume, et al.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 114 or HNRS 256.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 368 - History of Philosophy: Kant and Post-Kantian Philosophy


    Kant and post-Kantian philosophers, their problems and their methods: Kant, Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche. Normally offered in odd-numbered academic years.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 114
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • PHIL 403 - Philosophy of Language


    An examination of the nature of language through the study of such topics as truth, reference, meaning, use, convention, language’s differences from other forms of communication and representation, and language’s relations to thought and reality. The relevance of theories on these topics to selected philosophical issues also will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 202
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 410 - Theory of Knowledge II


    An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in epistemology.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 310
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 417 - Seminar in Philosophy


    Examination of a special topic, a particular philosophical issue or the writings of a specific philosopher. Repeatable for credit, but not as a substitute for PHIL 403 or 425.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 3 upper-division PHIL courses
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 420 - Ethical Theory II


    An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in ethical theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 320
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 425 - Philosophy of Mind


    A study of the mind through the examination of such topics as the mind-body problem, intentionality, consciousness, ‘qualia,’ introspection and knowledge of other minds. Philosophical theories on these topics - such as dualism, behaviorism, type physicalism, functionalism and eliminativism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 102 plus one upper-division philosophy course.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • PHIL 430 - Metaphysics II


    An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in metaphysics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHIL 330
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter

Physical Education

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • PE 101 - Beginning Conditioning


    Through lecture and physical practice, students will gain an understanding of the quantity and quality of exercise essential for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility for healthy adults. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 103 - Beginning Jogging


    Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn safe jogging principles and techniques, experience improved cardiovascular fitness, and increase muscular endurance and conditioning. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 104 - Beginning Yoga


    Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn and practice yoga correctly and safely while enhancing health and well-being. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 106 - Intermediate Yoga


    Students will learn and demonstrate intermediate skills through safe Yoga practice including: flexibility, balance strength, mental focus, concentration, meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques, and vibrant health. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PE 104
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 108 - Beginning Weight Training


    Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn correct lifting and spotting technique, the basic muscle groups and weight training principles, and understand types of potential injuries and injury prevention. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 111 - Beginning Pilates


    A physical movement class designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body with focus on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, and muscular flexibility utilizing methods from the Pilates program. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 120 - Beginning Social Dance


    Through lecture and physical participation, students will gain a sense of rhythm (moving in time with the music), learn basic footwork and positioning for a variety of social dances, and practice techniques for leading and following. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 122 - Beginning Folk and Country Dance


    Introduction and practice of traveling and setting steps appropriate for a wide variety of English and Scottish Folk and Country dances. Students will learn how to put together ‘figures’ to form a dance. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 123 - Beginning Scottish Country Dancing


    Introduction and practice to traveling and setting steps appropriate for Scottish Country dances in both reel and strathspey time. Students will learn about the tradition from which Scottish dances and their music have come. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 124 - Intermediate Scottish Country Dance


    Introduction and practice of the more advanced Scottish Country Dance figures in both reel and strathspey time. A higher level of experience and concentration will be required of all students. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PE 123
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 125 - Zumba


    An interval dance-fitness class that combines Latin and International rhythms with easy to follow steps that focus on cardiovascular benefits and total body toning. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 132 - Beginning Badminton


    Introduction and practice of the basic skills of both singles and doubles court positioning and strategy, game playing rules, scoring and etiquette. Students will work toward proficiency in basic badminton strokes (forehand, backhand, overhead clear, forehand smash, and short serve). S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 134 - Beginning Pickleball


    Introduction and practice of the basic skills of both singles and doubles court positioning and strategy, game playing rules, scoring and etiquette. Students will work toward proficiency in basic pickleball strokes (forehand, backhand, lob, drop-shot, dink, deep serve, and short serve). S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 136 - Beginning Tennis


    Introduction and practice of the basic strokes (volley, serve, forehand, and backhand), rules, scoring, and court etiquette for singles and doubles tennis court positioning and playing strategy. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Students must provide tennis racket and 3 good tennis balls. Court or cross-training shoes are required.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 139 - Beginning Racquetball


    Introduction and practice of the basic shots (forehand, backhand, ceiling, back-wall, corner, and kill), rules, scoring, and court etiquette for singles, cut-throat, and doubles court positioning and playing strategy. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 144 - Beginning Soccer


    Introduction, practice and demonstration of the basic soccer fundamentals (passing, controls, dribbling, heading, covering, shooting, tackling/jockeying); offensive and defensive concepts; game play, including goalkeeping; and knowledge of the rules of the game. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Soccer shoes are recommended; running shoes do not provide adequate lateral support.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 145 - Beginning Volleyball


    Introduction and practice of the basic individual and game playing skills, including serving, passing, spiking, setting, blocking, digging and floor skills. Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of the basic team patterns and understand the rules of play both in a game and in written form. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Court or cross-training shoes are required.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 149 - Beginning Ultimate Disc


    Introduction and practice of the basic throwing, catching, offense and defensive skills. Students will gain an understanding of the ‘spirit of the game,’ and knowledge of rules and strategies (stacking, flow, cutting, forcing, and defensive set-up). S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 157 - Beginning Skiing


    Introduction and practice of beginning level skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 158 - Intermediate Skiing


    Introduction and practice of intermediate level skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 159 - Advanced Skiing


    Introduction and practice of advanced skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 165 - Beginning Four-Wall Handball


    Four-wall handball. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 166 - Intermediate Handball


    Demonstration and practice designed to enhance the student’s skill level and dedication to the sport of four-wall handball. Exercise structures to influence focus, style, and versatility. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 167 - Beginning Mountain Bicycling


    S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Students must provide their own bicycle and required helmet.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 168 - Beginning Martial Arts


    Introduction and practice of the foundational principles of Judo and Ju-Jitsu as martial arts, and as they relate to fitness, safe falling, throwing techniques, controlling techniques, and ground techniques. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 169 - Beginning Self-Defense


    Introduction and practice of personal, physical and mental self-defense skills with significant focus on the use of posture and demeanor to de-escalate potential risk. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 170 - Beginning Sailing


    The purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of safe and effective sailing for life long health and enjoyment. Students will learn how to prepare for sailing and safely perform basic sailing skills. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 171 - Beginning Sailboat and Racing


    Introduction to collegiate style sailboat racing, including: strategy, boat handling and tactics. Students will receive lectures, demonstrations and use on the water drills to develop the skills and concepts involved in racing. Emphasis on practical application, with racing on the water occurring as often as safe and practical. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PE 170 or PE 179; or basic skippering skills.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 175 - Beginning Windsurfing


    The purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of safe and effective windsurfing for life-long health and enjoyment. Students will learn how to prepare for windsurfing and safely perform basic windsurfing skills. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 177 - Basic Kayak Touring


    Course provides an introduction to the basic skills of Kayak Touring. Including boat handling, rescues, navigation, weather, safety tactics, and tide forecasting and trip planning. Instructional emphasis on the water paddling skills. S/U grading.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 179 - Intermediate Sailing


    Course provides intermediate skills through the use of multiple designs of boats. Techniques for control and efficiency are examined as students learn to sail more complex and challenging boats. With more sophisticated boats and rig adjustments a more sophisticated understanding of the hydro and aerodynamic principals can be gained. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PE 170 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • PE 181 - Intercollegiate Basketball


    This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
 

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