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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Music
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • MUS 640 College Pedagogy in Music

    Curricular development, learning assessment, philosophical perspectives and practical issues studied through observation of and collaboration with WOU faculty in the delivery of undergraduate coursework.
    May be repeated for credit, when taken in conjunction with different undergraduate courses.
    Credits: 1-6
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor


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  • MUS 680 Special Topics in Contemporary Musicology

    A musicology seminar designed to provide graduate students with an intense one-term examination of a musical style, period or philosophy from the last 125 years. The topic will change with each offering in order to address the diverse interests and needs of the student body.
    May be repeated for up to 3 credits (3 credits are required for graduate music students).
    Credits: 3


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  • MUS 690 Recording and Media Production

    Overview of technical and business concerns involved in professional recording. Course objectives include understanding the roles of recording engineers and producers, understanding basic technical processes to translate aesthetic intent to effective technical language and understanding expectations in the recording process. Degree candidates must take three consecutive terms of MUS 690. A maximum of three credits can be applied to the degree.
    Credits: 1


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Organizational Leadership
  

  • OL 491 Fundamentals of Leadership

    This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 492 Building Effective Teams

    This course provides students with opportunity to increase self-awareness of their existing teamwork skills, develop stronger teamwork skills, as well as learn and apply social psychological principles aimed at increasing group effectiveness. Topics covered include: group development, social interdependence, group communication and decision making, managing conflict, enhancing group creativity, and leveraging diversity. Course activities may include several large scale group projects and meetings with other students in their groups outside of regularly scheduled class time.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 494 Leading Across Cultures

    Today’s leaders must be able to communicate and lead effectively and efficiently across cultures domestically, as well as internationally. This class will demonstrate the importance of understanding culture, leadership, and the interaction between them in different contexts. We are typically familiar with the culture(s) we live in, but what happens when we move across cultures and the rules change? What if we are expected to communicate, collaborate or even lead the ‘culturally different’? What do we need to know to be effective and efficient cross-cultural leaders? This cross-culturally focused course is designed to address these questions, along with many others. In this class we will focus on leadership effectiveness across cultures.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 591 Fundamentals of Leadership

    This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership performance.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 592 Building Effective Teams

    This course provides students with opportunity to increase self-awareness of their existing teamwork skills, develop stronger teamwork skills, as well as learn and apply social psychological principles aimed at increasing group effectiveness. Topics covered include: group development, social interdependence, group communication and decision making, managing conflict, enhancing group creativity, and leveraging diversity. Course activities may include several large scale group projects and meetings with other students in their groups outside of regularly scheduled class time.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 594 Leading Across Cultures

    Today’s leaders must be able to communicate and lead effectively and efficiently across cultures domestically, as well as internationally. This class will demonstrate the importance of understanding culture, leadership, and the interaction between them in different contexts. We are typically familiar with the culture(s) we live in, but what happens when we move across cultures and the rules change? What if we are expected to communicate, collaborate or even lead the ‘culturally different’? What do we need to know to be effective and efficient cross-cultural leaders? This cross-culturally focused course is designed to address these questions, along with many others. In this class we will focus on leadership effectiveness across cultures.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 611 Ethics in Leadership

    In this course, we examine the theory and practice of ethical leadership in organizations. The terminology, theories, and practice of the ethics of organizational leadership will inform analyses of the ethical dimensions of organizational leadership. Case studies will provide the context of analysis and application.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 613 Human Behavior in Organizations

    This course is an in-depth review of the current theories about the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations. We will examine the behavioral knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s organizations. Topics including individual differences, attitudes, decision making, motivation, group structure, team building, communication, leadership, power and politics, social responsibility, organizational ethics, and diversity management.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 614 Leading for Creativity and Innovation

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the collaborative creative process as well as factors that influence the success of team-based creative endeavors. Topics include the basic cognitive processes that underlie creativity, personal influences on creativity including: traits, attitudes, and cognitive abilities, the elements of the creative process, and social forces such as team and organizational climates influencing the creative process in teams.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 615 Strategic Leadership

    This is an advanced integrative course on the process of systematically formulating and implementing firm strategies. Topics are covered from a general management perspective and include setting corporate goals and objectives, analyzing external competitive environments, understanding business models, identifying strategy options, and designing appropriate organization systems and structure for implementation of plans. International and e-business issues are integrated throughout.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 618 Advanced Leadership

    Examines the art and science of leadership with a focus on the organizational environment. Topics will include leadership qualities and skills, the importance of vision, leading people through change, leadership and values, organizational climate, the leader as teacher, and effective delegation. The course will include a leadership analysis of key leaders in an industry or profession.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 619 Leading Organizational Change and Development

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the topics and challenges around today’s changing organizations. We will examine how organizations anticipate change and what leadership is needed to effectively manage that change. Topics include change management, organizational development, sustainability, leading change, organizational environments, and implementation strategies.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 622 Critical Thinking for Leaders

    This course is designed to enable students to improve their intellectual skills with an emphasis on critical thinking as a leadership skill. Topics include Socratic questioning, the eight elements of reason, nine intellectual standards, egocentric and sociocentric thinking, and becoming an advanced thinker. This course will include the application of critical thinking in making decisions and solving problems.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 624 Talent Management

    Talent management is the science of using strategic human resource planning to improve business value and to make it possible for companies and organizations to reach their goals. Everything done to recruit, retain, develop, reward and make people perform forms a part of talent management as well as strategic workforce planning. The course focuses on talent management strategies and initiatives which are integrated with organizational strategy and bottom line objectives.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 625 Executive Coaching

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the knowledge needed to create collaborative, innovative, and thriving teams within their organizations. Students will strengthen their management wisdom and interpersonal skills to build effective teams capable of successfully navigating and proactively responding to the ever-changing demands of the organization. Topics include the leadership skills needed to create and sustain effective teams including: personality and group dynamics, emotional intelligence, the cost of incivility in organizations, and the importance of succession planning for organizational health.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 626 Leading Sustainability

    This course examines the role of leaders to understand sustainability and advance sustainable initiatives in their organizations’ operations. We will examine the current sustainability research, efforts, and impacts. Students will conduct research related to the future of sustainability and organizations. Topics including leadership, innovation, strategies, financial implications, and measuring performance.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 627 Leadership: Keys to Mental and Physical Health

    This class will cover theories of maladaptive, adequate and optimal psychological functioning. In addition, we will study the processes which may lead to the development of adaptive functioning and its maintenance and how these processes may be brought into play in the individual’s environment or community. Moreover, this class will examine the interplay between mental health and social issues and support systems.
    Credits: 3


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  • OL 628 Leadership and Work-Family Balance

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the issues involved in work-family balance. Through qualitative data collection and collaborative class discussion, students will offer an assessment (to a particular industry) on the benefits of leaders and how they influence work-family balance. Topics include the historical content, gender issues, as well as empirical research on the influence of leaders.
    Credits: 3


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Physical Education
  
  
  
  
  

  • PE 115 Aerobic Kickboxing

    Course involves participation in kickboxing and martial arts-related movements combined with other aerobic movements and performed in sequences and routines to increase cardio-respiratory (aerobic) endurance. Positive lifestyle and behavior changes related to fitness, health and wellness will be emphasized throughout the course.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 116 Beginning Pilates

    Introduction to the Pilates method of body conditioning. Pilates principles of breath, concentration, control centering, precision and flow/rhythm will be practiced while performing a learned series of preparatory and beginning level mat exercises. Exercises focus on postural awareness, proper use of breathing, stabilizing the core and increasing muscular strength and flexibility. Exercise modifications are provided to work at individualized levels.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 117 Body Conditioning

    Course involves participation in a non-aerobic, well rounded, muscular conditioning exercise program consisting of high repetition, low resistance exercises to increase muscular strength and endurance and stretching exercises to increase flexibility for enhanced personal health. The knowledge, skills and behaviors developed in this course will provide students with the basis for continuing a muscular conditioning program at home for life.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 118 Military Physical Conditioning

    Designed to prepare Army ROTC students to excel in the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The APFT measures physical endurance in three timed events: two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups and the two-mile timed run. Class is instructed by the Army ROTC Cadre and assisted by the Military Science III Cadets to prepare the MS III’s for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course during the summer of their junior year.
    May be repeated for up to 3 credits. PE 118 for non-ROTC students. MS 118  for ROTC students. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 1


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  • PE 119 Zumba

    Contemporary form of aerobic exercise that enhances cardio-respiratory endurance and muscular fitness using dance styles and rhythms from a variety of international countries, including Latin and South America, Africa, the Middle East and Polynesia. Students will learn multiple dance steps/movements and improve overall body conditioning, coordination and motor development.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 120 Intermediate Pilates

    Provides students with previous experience in Pilates the opportunity to extend their knowledge and performance of Pilates mat exercises. Intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as anatomical foundations of exercises will be emphasized. Students will enhance their ability to integrate Pilates principles and concepts into their work and further develop their mind-body awareness, postural alignment, core stability, balance and overall muscular strength and flexibility.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: PE 116  or consent of instructor


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  • PE 131 Individual Health and Fitness

    Health values of physical fitness, components and measurements of physical fitness, conditioning programs, designing an individual fitness program, weight control and exercise, nutrition and exercise, disease and exercise, adapted fitness activities and community resources. Lab activities will include exposure to various conditioning programs and completion of an individualized fitness program. Students will be able to assess their own fitness levels and design an appropriate individualized program.
    One-hour lecture and two-hour laboratory per week.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 145 Tai Chi

    Beginning level course in the ancient Chinese art of Taijiquan. Introduces participant to the basic physical movements and principles associated with the five major styles of Taijiquan currently being practiced throughout the world today. The Yang style, 24 posture form (also called simplified form), will be promoted here.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 152 Indoor Soccer

    Introduction to the basic skills and strategies of indoor soccer/futsal. Individual skills of kicking, passing, shooting, receiving the ball, advancing the ball, dribbling, heading and defensive techniques will be covered as well as playing rules, team formation, set plays/restarts, attacking and defensive concepts.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 173 Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding

    Instruction in the proper techniques of alpine skiing and/or snowboarding with skill development and progression compatible with the ability level of the participant. Various equipment trends and safety concerns will be addressed. The course content rests primarily with extended day trips.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 175 Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing

    Course provides the student with instruction in the proper techniques of Nordic skiing and/or snowshoeing with skill development and progression compatible with the ability level of the participant. The course content rests primarily with extended day trips.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 176 Beginning Rock Climbing

    Introduction to sport climbing in an indoor climbing facility. Emphasis placed on safety, belay systems, climbing movement, training techniques, anchoring, repelling and taking responsibility for a safe climbing community. Instruction consists of skill introduction, demonstration and discussion followed by practicing new techniques and challenges.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 182 Backpacking

    Provides student exposure to the fundamental concepts and guidelines of hiking and backpacking. Course will discuss minimizing the impact on the environment, safety and orienteering. Also examines equipment and new trends. Emphasis rests primarily with extended day hikes and overnight excursions.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 183 Advanced Backpacking

    Trains individuals to plan and lead backpacking expeditions. Trail selection and profiling, orienteering, safety and trip planning will be discussed and demonstrated in the field. Main focus is on a four-to seven day backpacking experience in a wilderness environment. Course presupposes basic knowledge of backpacking issues (leave no trace principles, safety and equipment).
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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  • PE 184 Cycling

    Introduction to cycling (road) as a method to achieve health and fitness level goals. Students will be introduced to health-related physical fitness concepts, develop personal health and fitness goals and learn the principles behind basic fitness programming. Students will be introduced to basic bicycle terminology and maintenance, riding technique and safety.
    May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
    Credits: 2


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Physics
  

  • PH 201 General Physics

    Algebra-based introduction to general physics for science majors. Covers the principles and applications of Newtonian mechanics. Topics include: vectors, kinematic equations in 1 and 2 dimensions, Newton’s law of motion, dynamics of circular motion, universal gravitation, rotational motion, torque and static equilibrium, elasticity, impulse, momentum and momentum conservation.
    Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 111  or above; MTH 112  preferred


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  • PH 211 General Physics with Calculus

    Calculus-based introduction to physics for students in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science and pre-engineering. Topics include: one dimensional kinematics, vectors and coordinate systems, motion in a plane, Newton’s Laws, impulse and momentum and work. Class meets three times a week in two-hour studio format.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of MTH 251 


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  • PH 213 General Physics with Calculus

    Course focuses on electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electric charges and forces, fields, Gauss’s Law, electric potential, current and resistance, circuit fundamentals, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic fields and waves, introduction to optics. Class meets three times a week in two-hour studio format.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PH 212 


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  • PH 311 Introduction to Modern Physics

    Course follows the historical development of modern physics from the beginning of the 20th century. Topics include Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Rutherford atom, Bohr atom, Compton scattering, Frank-Hertz effect.
    Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PH 213 


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  • PH 312 Introduction to Modern Physics

    Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with selected applications. Topics include development of the Schrodinger equation, characteristics of the wave function, particle in a box, scattering, simple harmonic oscillator, spin and angular momentum in QM, applications to atoms and molecules.
    Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PH 311 


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Philosophy
  
  
  
  
  

  • PHL 201H Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology for Honors Students

    Introduces honors students to metaphysical and epistemological theories. Focuses on the basic nature of reality, which may include discussion of being, causality, categories and time. Covers theories about the way reality is known and how knowledge is justified. Course may be historical or contemporary.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Participation in WOU’s Honors Program or consent of instructor


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  • PHL 202H Introduction to Ethics for Honors Students

    Introduces Honors students to ethical theories and application of ethical theorizing to contemporary moral issues. Presents three main types of ethics: deontic, consequentialist and aretaic. Applies ethical thinking to contemporary topics; which may include: poverty and hunger, euthanasia, terrorism and torture, the moral status of animals, the environment, abortion, human enhancement and affirmative action.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Participation in WOU’s Honors Program or consent of instructor


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  • PHL 207H Philosophy in the Western World: Ancient to Medieval

    Examines the most important surviving works of the two principal ancient philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, but it may also include works of Pre-Socratics, Epicureans, the Stoics, Skeptics, or Cynics. The course may also cover medieveal philosophers such as Augustine or Aquinas. Topics include both ancient metaphysics and ancient ethics, and include such questions as: What is the universe made of? What is change? What are universals? What is virtue? What is the highest good? What is justice? What kind of state would be just?
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Required for Honors students, but open to others by consent of instructor


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  • PHL 208H Philosophy in the Western World: Medieval to Enlightenment

    The history of European philosophy from the dawn of modern science in the 16th Century through the early 19th Century. The course will cover some of the major Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza, or Leibniz, and some of the major Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley, or Hume. Main topics are epistemology and metaphysics, including such questions as: What is our proof that God exists? What is the relationship between the mind and the body? Does all knowledge come from experience? 
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Required for honors students, but open to others by consent of instructor


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  • PHL 252 Medical Ethics

    Examines and critically evaluates contemporary issues in medical ethics. Overview of both theoretical and applied issues. Topics may include: patients’ rights, privacy of personal medical information, problems surrounding death and dying including the issues of physician-assisted suicide and medical research including issues of human cloning and stem cell research.
    Credits: 3


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  • PHL 263 Philosophy of Mind

    Exploration of philosophical questions about the mind, mental states and its relation of mind and brain. Main topics are dualism and various forms of materialism, behaviorism, mind-body identity theories and functionalism; the nature and content of mental states (e.g., belief, desire, meaning).
    Credits: 3


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  • PHL 283 Philosophy of Religion

    Introduction to theories of religion and basic philosophical issues relating to religion, such as the nature and existence of an ultimate reality, the problem of evil, the interpretation of religious language and symbols and the nature of mystical experience.
    Credits: 3
    Note: Three to six hours of lower-division philosophy recommended as background for upper division courses.


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  • PHL 320 Happiness

    Systematic philosophical analysis of the concept of happiness. Questions that will be explored are: What does it mean to be happy? What is the relationship between happiness and morality? Can a deeper and richer conception of happiness and with it of morality, be restored to our contemporary conceptual scheme?
    Credits: 3


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