Apr 19, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • HIST 3265 - Readings in Native American History


    This course will examine important events and themes in the histories of native groups and in that of Indian-European relations from earliest contact up to 1783, and will emphasize how native societies developed culturally, politically, and economically in the face of challenges brought about by contact with Europeans.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3280 - African-American History and Culture


    Survey of history and culture of African-Americans from colonial times to the present; emphasis on cultural achievements and diversity, myths and prejudices of non-African-Americans, struggle for civil and human rights, and the dilemmas of integration versus separate identity. Brief survey of United States in a pan-Diaspora context.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Cultures and Issues.
  
  • HIST 3285 - African Americans in Michigan


    This course will consider the African American experience and actions with regard to key developments in Michigan’s history during the 19th and 20th centuries, and place both the African American experience and Michigan history in a broader historical context.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3290 - Michigan History


    A survey of the political, economic and social development of Michigan with emphasis on its relation to the history of the United States.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3300 - Canadian History and Culture


    A survey of Canada from the sixteenth century to the present. Special attention to the sources of Anglo-French discord and Canada’s changing relationship with the United States.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
  
  • HIST 3320 - Global History 1885—1945


    Themes in global history and global interdependence from the late nineteenth century to the cataclysm of World War II. Topics include globalization of technology, commerce, communication and human expectations; economic integration and international cooperation; the dichotomy of nationalism and ethnicity and the emergence of a world culture; the world at war.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3325 - History of Healthcare in the World


    This course will have a special emphasis on the ways scientific knowledge of the human body, illness and wellness have changed over broad spans of time and in both Western and Non-Western cultures. Students will examine medical practices and ideas in cultures ranging from ancient Mesopotamia to colonial America.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3330 - The World since 1945


    This course covers the history of the world since 1945 with emphasis on the legacies of World War II, the Cold War, nation-state building in the Third World, the collapse of Communism, and the making of the world economy.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3360 - Women in European History


    Examination of the condition of women in various periods of European history, with particular attention to women’s changing status and experiences in the family and workplace. Study of various institutions, associations, and activities in which women expressed themselves becomes the basis for conclusions about women’s contributions to European history and culture.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
  
  • HIST 3490 - Ancient Near East


    Ancient history of Near Eastern lands which also figure prominently in biblical accounts. Archaeology, prehistory, and the cradles of civilization in Mesopotamia and the Nile Valley. Survey of ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hittite, Phoenician, and Hebrew cultures, as well as the emergence of the Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian empires.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3500 - Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World


    Origins of the ancient Greeks and their role in the Aegean civilizations of Crete, Troy, and Mycenae; the Homeric age, and development of the polis. Examination of the contrasting city-states of Athens and Sparta, as well as the unique cultural achievements and legacy of Hellenism; Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3510 - Ancient Rome


    Roman history from earliest beginnings to the decline and fall of the Roman empire. The early Italic, Etruscan, and Greek cultures of ancient Italy prior to the emergence of Rome; rise of the Roman republic and conquest of the Mediterranean; civil wars, development of the empire and its ultimate collapse; cultural achievements of the age.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3531 - Early Christianity


    This course explores the emergence of Christianity in the Roman world, and traces its spread and influence in medieval Europe. Students will consider the world of early Christianity, the development of the Church as an institution and community, and issues of church doctrine and discipline.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3600 - The Medieval World: Society and Culture


    Society and culture of medieval Europe with emphasis on everyday life, material culture, and ways of knowing. Impact of medieval Europe on the formation of modern European states and systems; brief survey of comparative medieval conditions in other regions, and the impact of “medievalism” on popular culture.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3604 - Europe After Rome, 400-1000


    This course examines European society, economy, politics, and culture from late Roman times through the creation and collapse of the Carolingian empire, including its various successor states and neighbors from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900); with a grade of “C” or better; or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3606 - Transformation of Medieval Europe, 1000-1500


    This course examines the rise of Europe as a region after the Carolingians and the transformative events of the high middle ages, which produced a distinctively European culture that flourished until the crisis of the fourteenth century. The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3611 - The Crusades: West Meets East


    This course seeks to give students a historical understanding of the three main cultures of the medieval Mediterranean including western European Christendom, Orthodox Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East, and will consider the influence of the Crusades on these cultures. Students will also examine ways in which the Crusades were justified, organized, and financed, and will consider the impact of this on European institutions, thought, and identity.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3612 - Era of the Thirty Years War: Europe 1500-1650


    This course will investigate the background and origins of the Thirty Years War, the major developments and battles of the war, and the significance of the war for later periods in European history.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3614 - Europe, 1815-1914


    This course examines the history of Europe between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the beginning of the First World War in 1914 with emphasis on the growth of modern nationalism, the economic and social impact of industrialization, European imperialism, and alliance patterns leading to World War I.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3616 - Europe, 1914-1945


    This course explores the history of Europe between 1914 and 1945, a period marked by two world wars, the rise of fascism, and the collapse of world empires. Students will also explore the collapse of European democracies, economic turmoil, and the assault on ethnic and religious minorities.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3618 - European History Since 1945


    This course examines the history of Europe since 1945 with particular attention to recovery and reconstruction following World War II, the Cold War, and the emergence and expansion of the European Union.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3620 - History of England


    Development of national culture in England and the British Isles to approximately the end of the eighteenth century; evolution of constitutional and legal structure; emergence of England as a competitor for European and world hegemony.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3630 - History of Modern Britain


    The course surveys modern British history from the early eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. It traces the transformation of British economic, political, and social life, and the gradual expansion of the formal political sphere. The course addresses the influence of the British Empire on this process. Students will be introduced to key primary and secondary sources.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3640 - Modern Europe: Culture and Society


    Social and cultural history of Europe in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries with emphasis on the post-World War II period: reconstruction; era of the Cold War; the dilemma of economic integration and cultural fragmentation; Europe in the wider world; modern European cultural life.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3660 - Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow


    Historical survey of Russia and the regions included in the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on the Russian cultural core and its potential for the reformulation of the Russian republic. Consideration of the ideals and realities of the Soviet Union, and the triumph of culture over ideology in its collapse.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIST 3662 - Russia to 1855


    This course examines the history of Russia from medieval times to the beginning of the reign of Tsar Alexander II and the close of the Crimean War.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3700 - History of Latin America


    Sources of the traditions of Latin American societies and national cultures, and the response of Latin America to the challenges of the twentieth century.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3750 - East Asian Societies and Cultures


    Social and cultural history of East Asian civilizations with emphasis on source readings of social, political, and philosophical thought. The course covers China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Students will study the ways in which peoples in East Asia have made their livings, organized their societies, expressed their world views, and shaped their diverse cultures.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
  
  • HIST 3760 - Modern East Asia


    The recent history of China, Japan, and Korea: tradition, reform, and revolutionary movements; ideologies and techniques of modernization; national ambitions and international relations.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
  
  • HIST 3762 - Traditional Japan


    This course traces the history of Japanese civilization from its origins to the beginning of the 19th century. Students will explore both the political and social history of Japan, and examine the evolving definition of “Japan” and “Japanese”.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3764 - Modern Japan


    This course is a survey of Japanese history and traditional society, and examines Japanese response to outside forces in the 19th century, development of the Japanese empire and its destruction in World War II, and the emergence of Japan as an economic world power.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3766 - Traditional China


    This course explores the history of China from Neolithic times to the rise of the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Students will examine politics, religion, international relations, and Chinese literature and arts.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3768 - Modern China


    This course explores Chinese history from 1644 to the present, with particular emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century political history, international relations, the republican revolution, the Sino-Japanese War, and the triumph of Communism.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3790 - World War II in American and Japanese History


    This course presents parallel versions of the issues and events of World War II in Japan and the United States. The two nations are treated separately within their own domestic and international contexts. The war is placed in the broadest possible perspective to include not only the road to and from Pearl Harbor, but also the meaning and impact of the war on the social, political, and intellectual life in the two countries through the 20th century.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
  
  • HIST 3840 - Islamic Civilization


    Surveys the origins and development and Islamic societies from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to modern times. Emphasis on the Islamic Middle East (Arab world, Iran, Turkey), with additional units on South and Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 3850 - Modern Middle East


    The Middle East since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I. Emphasis is upon the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, which may be seen as thematic of the clash of the major forces shaping the modern Middle East, including Arab nationalism, Zionism, and colonialism.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
  
  • HIST 3880 - Introduction to African Civilization


    Overview of major aspects of African history and civilization from earliest times to the present. Emphasis upon elements which contribute to the uniqueness of the African experience. The course is cross-listed with AFS 3880.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
  
  • HIST 3882 - History of Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade


    This course will examine Africa and the Atlantic slave trade from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3884 - History of West Africa


    This course explores major themes of West African history from medieval times to the present, including development of states and empires; regional Saharan and trans-Atlantic trade; economic transformation; the influence of Islam and other religious institutions; and the dynamics of traditional West African civilization.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 3981 - Directed Reading in History


    May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4006 - Topics in Race and Ethnicity


    Courses in this topical area will consider race or ethnicity as a lens for interpreting and understanding the history of the United States or the broader world.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level designated writing intensive course with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive courses which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirements in the Department of History. Specific topics listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit under different topics.
  
  • HIST 4008 - Topics in Ethnohistory


    Courses in this topical area will provide a forum for students to explore the interface between history and anthropology, and will draw on methodologies from both disciplines to understand cultural change over time.  Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings.  This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616,  3818, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4010 - Environment and History


    Courses in this topical area examine environmental, cultural, and geographic interactions and their role in shaping the history of the United States and the World.  Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4016 - History of Material Life


    Courses in this topical area will enable students to explore material artifacts and built environments as keys to cultural and social history at varying times and regions of the world.  Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4040 - Introduction to Public History


    Origins and objectives of public history as a philosophy of history and as a discrete field of study and research. Examination of social, economic, political and cultural changes pertinent to the field. Characteristics and interrelationships of the major components of public history including historic preservation, museology, education, environmental concerns, public policies and information sciences.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4060 - Archives Administration


    Theory, techniques, and practice in the development and administration of archives and archival materials.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4080 - Museum Studies


    History, philosophy, organization and administration of general history, science, technology and art museums. Discussion of collecting theory, conservation and security, display and interpretation, and the role of museums in culture and education.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4100 - Historic Preservation


    Development, conservation, and interpretation of historic sites and districts: documenting historic sites; registration procedures; preservation law; funding sources; history of the preservation movement; social and political issues in urban rehabilitation.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4245 - Topics in U.S. History and Culture


    Courses in this topical area will explore important events, themes, circumstances, or ideas in American history from first European contact to the present.  Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884)  with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which will fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4495 - Topics in European History and Culture



    Courses in this topical area explore political, cultural, economic and social themes in European history from the ancient world to the present day. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensice course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement in the Department of History.

  
  • HIST 4825 - Topics in Asian History


    Courses in this topical area examine the geographic, political, economic, and cultural circumstances that have shaped Asian societies over time. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings.  This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which will fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4845 - Topics in Latin American History


    Courses in this topical area will examine varied regional, political, social and cultural themes central to the history of Latin American from the colonial era to the present day. Specific topics will be listed in Course Offerings. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite:  One designated writing intensive course (HIST 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3171, 3191, 3251, 3265, 3285, 3531, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3616, 3618, 3662, 3762, 3764, 3766, 3768, 3882, or 3884) with a grade of “C” or better or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: All courses in this topical area are approved as writing intensive which fulfill the baccalaureate-level requirement in the Department of History.
  
  • HIST 4940 - Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools


    Theories and techniques for the effective teaching of history at the secondary level. Evaluation and selection of reading assignments and instructional materials; methods of measuring cognition of historical concepts; course organization and learning activities for students of varying backgrounds and abilities; use of interactive media; the role of history in social science and humanities education, and of historians as curriculum leaders.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: LS 4050 and ED 4060 with “C” or better or LS 4050 amd ED 4060 as corequisite.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4950 - Internship


    Professional internship experience in museums, historical administration, historic preservation, editing, applied research, etc. Grading format is credit/no credit.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 3 to 9 hours

  
  • HIST 4980 - Directed Research


    Individualized research and production of a written project supervised by a faculty member. Registration requires a research proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chair.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior status, History major only and departmental approval.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HIST 4990 - Senior Thesis


    Research, preparation and defense of a supervised research project. Registration requires approval by two faculty supervising project and the Department Chair. Honors students may substitute HNRS 4990 (Honors College Thesis) with appropriate approval.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: HIST 4006 or HIST 4008 or HIST 4010 or HIST 4016 or HIST 4245 or HIST 4495 or HIST 4825. (Students must have at least one baccalaureate writing course in one of these areas); departmental approval required.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Restrictions: Seniors only.

  
  • HIST 5000 - Studies in History


    Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses
  
  • HIST 5150 - Topics in Public History


    Selected topics in aspects of public history including museology, historic preservation and cultural resource management, historical administration, information science, and applied research. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5170 - Topics in Economic and Social History


    Selected topics in the history of economic and social conditions and change such as the development of world trade and world economy, development and modernization, urbanization, social and political movements, demography and migration, family structure, etc. Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5190 - Topics in Intellectual and Cultural History


    Selected topics in the history of ideas, literary and artistic expression, intellectual and cultural character of various periods and civilizations, examination of historical conditions through philosophy and the arts, etc. Topics announced in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5300 - Studies in Early American History


    Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5350 - Studies in Recent American History


    Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5500 - Studies in Medieval History


    May be cross-listed with MDVL 5000. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5650 - Studies in Modern European History


    Selected approaches to European history since the Renaissance. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5850 - Studies in Asian and African History


    Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5900 - Proseminar


    Research and writing on selected themes. Topics may be listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Credits: 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5910 - Topics in Theory and Practice


    Selected theoretical, technical, and interpretive issues in the field of history: interaction with methodologies of other social science and humanities disciplines; innovative forms and techniques of documentation and data collection; major historical interpretations currently before the academic world and the public. Topics listed in Schedule of Course Offerings. May be repeated under different topics.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Graduate students only.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5920 - Computers in Historical Research


    Computer applications to historical and related research projects including manuscript analysis techniques, text-oriented databases, museum and historical agency database and registration systems, simulations, etc. Survey of applications in closely related disciplines. Course may be repeated under different topics which will be listed in the Schedule of Course Offerings.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5950 - History Writing Workshop


    Practicum in the writing of history: editing and publishing; preparation of written materials for lay readers and audiences outside the discipline. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HIST 5960 - Local History Workshop


    Practicum in research techniques for problems in local and small community history, including oral tradition, genealogy, and interdisciplinary method. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

    Credits: 1 to 3 hours

    Notes: Undergraduates with junior status may enroll in 5000-level History courses.
  
  • HNRS 2100 - Fine Arts


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area I, Fine Arts. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area I.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2200 - Humanities


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area II, Humanities. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area II.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2300 - United States: Culture and Issues


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area III, United States: Culture and Issues. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area III.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2400 - Other Cultures and Civilizations


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area IV, Other Cultures and Civilizations. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area IV.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2500 - Social and Behavioral Sciences


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area V, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area V.

    Credits: 3 -4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2600 - Natural Sciences with Lab


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area VI, Natural Sciences with Lab. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area VI.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2700 - Natural Science and Technology: Application and Implications


    An undergraduate course for first and second year Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a lower-level general education course in Area VII, Natural Science and Technology: Application and Implications. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental lower-level course approved for Area VII.

    Credits: 3 -4 hours

  
  • HNRS 2900 - Honors Seminar


    An undergraduate seminar for first and second year Honors students. The content of the seminar varies and will be announced in advance.

    Credits: 1 - 6 hours

  
  • HNRS 2990 - Independent Study


    An opportunity to explore individually, under the guidance of a member of the faculty, a topic or problem in almost any area.

    Credits: 1 - 6 hours

  
  • HNRS 3990 - Field Experience (Community Participation)


    An organized association with a person or institution involving work and learning activities related to a significant interest of the student.

    Credits: 1 - 6 hours

  
  • HNRS 4100 - Fine Arts


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area I, Fine Arts. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area I.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4200 - Humanities


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area II, Humanities. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area II.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4300 - United States: Culture and Issues


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area III, United States: Culture and Issues. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area III.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4400 - Other Cultures and Civilizations


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area IV, Other Cultures and Civilizations. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area IV.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4500 - Social and Behavioral Sciences


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area V, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area V.

    Credits: 3 -4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4600 - Natural Sciences with Lab


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area VI, Natural Sciences with Lab. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area VI.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4700 - Natural Science and Technology: Application and Implications


    An undergraduate course for upper-level Honors students. The content corresponds to that in a upper-level general education course in Area VII, Natural Science and Technology: Application and Implications. The course is cross-listed, where applicable, with a specific departmental upper-level course approved for Area VII.

    Credits: 3 - 4 hours

  
  • HNRS 4900 - Honors Seminar


    An undergraduate seminar for upper-level Honors students. The content of the seminar varies and will be announced in advance.

    Credits: 1 - 6 hours

  
  • HNRS 4950 - Individual Studies


    Students in the Lee Honors College may enroll in this course for one or several semesters upon approval of the Dean of the Lee Honors College. The course is an administrative facility for individual study outside of the usual course structure.

    Credits: 1 - 6 hours

    Notes: May be repeated for credit.
  
  • HNRS 4990 - Honors College Thesis


    The design, writing, and defense of a directed research project appropriate to the major disciplinary area of the student. The thesis must be directed by a faculty sponsor and approved by one additional faculty member knowledgeable in the discipline or an allied discipline. A copy of the final project must be filed with the Lee Honors College.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of the thesis project by the Dean.

    Credits: 3 - 6 hours

    Notes: This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of a student’s curriculum.
  
  • HOL 1000 - Choices in Living


    The course will focus on the relationship between individual choices, social responsibilities and optimal human functioning. Students will be educated in current theories and techniques of values clarification, motivation, and behavior change. Health and social issues relevant to young adults and throughout the life cycle will be examined. This course is designed for undergraduate students in all majors and is especially valuable for students interested in health and human services professions.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 2000 - Choices in Global Living


    This course considers the concept of “health” at both the individual and global level by exploring the connection between an individual’s lifestyle choices and their impact on the larger world of work and service. The theory of holism, along with related theories (multiculturalism, sustainability, and ecological systems) are considered across a variety of disciplines in order to examine current initiatives that are occurring in order to improve the human condition.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 3000 - Exploring Practices in Integrative Health Care


    This course is a general survey of holistic health practices and issues, with a focus on the variety of alternative and complementary modalities that are present in integrative health care settings. Students will complete an assessment of the values and attitudes which underpin their current health practices, as well as examining the values and issues that shape our current health care models. They will explore and critically evaluate a variety of holistic health services and their application. The format for the course will be a combination of lectures, experiential activities, and student presentations.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 3300 - Holism and Nature


    This course is designed to increase awareness of environmental problems and their connection to our own health - physically, mentally and spiritually. We will examine the connections between individual lifestyle choices and the effects those choices have on the earth. The intentions of the course are to assist participants in the exploration of human interactions with nature on a global and historical level as well as an individual level. The impacts of our lifestyles on the earth (e.g., sustainable agriculture, deep ecology, and voluntary simplicity) will be explored. The format for the course will be a combination of experiential activities, video presentations, meditation, readings, discussions and much time spent immersing ourselves in nature.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 3960 - Learning, Work, and Lifestyles: Holistic Perspectives


    This course is designed as an academic and experiential exploration of “whole person” approaches to learning, work and lifestyle choices. Using the lens of holism, it explores individual learning styles, meaningful work theories and practices, as well as personal, communal and global lifestyle options. Students will have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of how they make decisions regarding these dimensions of life, the physical, mental and spiritual interconnection of these decisions and how this has an impact on their health/healing. The format of this course will combine experiential activities, journaling, small group discussions, guest speaker presentations, and video-audio presentations.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 4400 - Issues and Ethics in Holistic Health


    This course provides an in-depth exploration of the key issues and ethics that arise when considering health at an individual, interpersonal, and global level. The course provides students with critical-thinking skills and decision-making skills in order to effectively assess scientific information in the field of holistic health. The course format includes lectures, small-group discussions of case examples, experiential exercises, and a final paper in which students apply the principles of holistic health to their major field of study.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: HOL 1000 and HOL 2000.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 4700 - Relationship-Centered Skills


    This course provides students with a holistic approach to interpersonal process and communication in order to prepare them to function effectively in health care and relationship-centered settings. Students are exposed to theory and practice in the following areas: key principles of effective communication, holistic approaches to interpersonal process, and relationship-centered approaches to providing health and human services. This course is intended for students pursuing either the minor in holistic health or one of the majors in health and human services.

    Credits: 3 hours

  
  • HOL 4970 - Independent Study in Holistic Health


    This course will be arranged on an individual basis to provide students the opportunity to pursue independently the study of special areas of holistic health care.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites:  Instructor approval.

    Credits: 1-4 hours

  
  • HOL 5300 - Special Topics in Holistic Health


    Variable topic, variable credit course for consideration of current and special interests in holistic health. Specific topics, number of credit hours and prerequisites, if any, will be announced each time the course is scheduled. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Special topics are offered each semester and may include: Bodymind Nutrition, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, Humor/Fun Brain’s Best Learning Strategies, Experimental/Adventure Education, Meditation to Enhance Living, Advanced Meditation to Enhance Living, Yoga to Enhance Living, Mindfulness to Enhance Living, Introduction to Chinese Medicine, Taoist Tai Chai for Health, Power of Breath (Pranayama), Diversity and Holism, Introduction to Psychodrama, Advanced Spirituality, Spiritual Activism and Understanding Children’s Drawings. Other topics are planned.

    Credits: 1 to 4 hours

    Notes: Special topics courses are offered each semester and may include: Bodymind Nutrition, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, Humor/Fun Brain’s Best Learning Strategies, Experimental/Adventure Education, Meditation to Enhance Living, Advanced Meditation to Enhance Living, Yoga to Enhance Living, Mindfulness to Enhance Living, Introduction to Chinese Medicine, Taoist Chi for Health, Power of Breadth (Pranavama), Diversity and Holism, Introduction to Psychodrama, and Understanding Children’s Drawings. Other topics are planned.
  
  • HOL 5310 - Introduction to Holistic Health


    The primary purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the philosophies, theories, and concepts involved in holistic health care. It is meant to serve both as a general educational experience for persons wishing to become familiar with holism and essential basic instruction for persons wishing to apply for admission to the graduate certificate program in Holistic Health Care.

    Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status.

    Credits: 3 hours

 

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