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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Geography
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • GEOG 499 Capstone Experience

    Required of all majors in geography and sustainability. May be based on one or more of the following: a research thesis, an internship or practicum, a field exam, a professional portfolio or comprehensive exam. Typically, the capstone will be completed in the student’s final year at WOU. Specific requirements will be made by arrangement with a student’s adviser.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Major in geography and GEOG 495  or major in sustainability


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Gerontology
  

  • GERO 120 Medical Terminology I

    Covers medical terminology, symbols and abbreviations and the application of this language in the field of health care. While terms are covered as they relate to body structure and function, the main focus is on medical vocabulary and being able to construct terms using word parts such as roots, suffixes and prefixes.
    Credits: 4


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  • GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in Aging

    Survey of normal and pathological cognitive and physical changes occurring from middle age through older age. Emphasis will be on basic age-related changes and their implications for behavior and quality of life in older age. Topics include biological processes, theories of aging, bodily changes associated with aging and related medical terminology. Also covers lifestyle and environmental factors affecting aging and ways of promoting health and preventing disease.
    Credits: 4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GERO 370 Aging and Mental Health

    Mental health needs of older adults will be surveyed. Positive mental health and pathological conditions will be explored as well as risk and protective factors for mental health problems. Also includes a broad survey of common psychological disorders experienced by older adults. Interventions effective with older adults and their families will be explored.
    Credits: 4


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  • GERO 410 Practicum in Gerontology I

    Develop personal and professional competencies by participating in a 60-hour field experience. Additional two-hour weekly seminar class is required covering topics related to integration of gerontological content, workplace issues, professional practices and career exploration.
    Credits: 4
    Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GERO 430 Palliative Care and Chronic Illness

    Overview of the principles and practices of palliative care for life-limiting illness and application to chronic illness will be presented. Will address psychosocial needs, pain and symptom management, effective communication, grief and bereavement and needs of caregivers as these topics relate to end-of-life care in older adults. A historical foundation of the hospice movement that has led to the development of current philosophy of palliative care will be discussed.
    Credits: 4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GERO 455 Social Ties and Aging

    Focus on older persons in social contexts. Will examine historical perspectives; demographic trends; theoretical frameworks and research methods; intimate relationships; intergenerational relationships; and life-course transitions. Students will participate in service-learning project that complements course content.
    Credits: 4


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  • GERO 460 Retirement/LTC Housing for Older Adults

    Course will consider long-term care environments as well as the broader retirement living options. Topics will include the different types of living and care environments (e.g., independent, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care). Students will also be exposed to basic regulatory structures and how Medicare and Medicaid interface with the long-term care industry.
    Credits: 4


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  • GERO 480 Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Management

    Instruction on effective approaches for providing care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia and related disorders in residential and home care settings. The major types of dementia and typical behaviors presented by patients are presented along with strategies for successful behavior management. Course also covers risk factors for developing dementia, the neuroscience of dementia and strategies to reduce the chance of developing dementia.
    Credits: 4


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German Studies
  

  • GL 101 First Year German

    Introductory course that focuses on the language needs of daily life. Great importance is placed on pronunciation and the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include greetings, asking for and giving personal information, shopping and daily routines.
    Credits: 4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 102 First Year German

    Second in a series of three courses that focuses on the language needs of daily life. Great importance is placed on pronunciation and the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include the family, asking for and giving directions and talking about past activities.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GL 101  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 103 First Year German

    Third in a series of three course that focuses on the language needs of daily life. Great importance is placed on pronunciation and the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include personal history, health and fitness, work, travel and weather. Completion brings students to level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GL 102  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 110 Introduction to German Literature in Translation

    A survey of German literary genres involving works in English translation. The study may include works of medieval through contemporary literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes.
    Credits: 4
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 201 Second Year German

    First in a series of three courses at the post introductory level. Designed for learners who want to integrate quickly into the daily routine of German-speaking countries. Concentrates on topics, situations and linguistic situations in everyday life. Themes include festivals, friends, family and school.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GL 103  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 301 Third Year German

    First in a series of three courses at the intermediate level. Topics cover personal descriptions, hotel etiquette, food and historical texts. The series prepares learners for the Deutsch-Test fur Zuwanderer (test for immigrants) and level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GL 203  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 303 Third Year German

    Third in a series of three courses at the intermediate level. Topics related to the environment, work and lifelong learning. Successful completion allows students to test at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GL 302  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 310 German Film and Conversation

    Class will be watching, discussing and writing about films and filmmakers from former East and West Germany and the unified Germany. The goal is to familiarize students with German cinema and to improve written and oral language skills in German while learning more about German culture.
    Credits: 3
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 320 Business German

    Description and analysis of business terminology in German. Study of business organization, operation and management. Introduction to the language of accounting, marketing and economic matters in German-speaking countries.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GL 203  or equivalent or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 401 Fourth Year German

    One of three courses designed for students who have reached proficiency level B1 of the Common European Frame of Reference. Course will draw on student’s life experiences and create situations that resemble real life in German- speaking countries. Promotes independent study of German language and culture. Topics include social interaction and happiness, living arrangements, health and fitness.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GL 303  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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  • GL 402 Fourth Year German

    One of three courses designed for students who have reached proficiency level B1 of the Common European Frame of Reference. Course will draw on student’s life experiences and create situations that resemble real life in German-speaking countries. Promotes independent study of German language and culture. Topics include leisure, lifelong learning, relationships and work/careers.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: GL 303  or consent of instructor
    Diversity: May meet requirement, see class schedule


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General Science
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • GS 314 Classroom and Laboratory Resources in Science

    Presents techniques for the preparation, handling, storage and disposal of laboratory materials. Topics may include laboratory safety regulations, selection of appropriate student laboratory activities, utilization of online and reference resources for selection of classroom and laboratory materials and basic instrument maintenance.
    Two three-hour laboratories per week.
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: CH 223 , MTH 112  and BI 213 


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  • GS 321 Musical Acoustics

    Integrated lecture-demonstration-laboratory approach to the nature of sound and music with direct student involvement. Topics include the nature and perception of sound, acoustical characteristics of music instruments, applications of electronics and architectural acoustics.
    Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: MTH 105  or equivalent


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  • GS 325 Science Inquiry and Design for K-8 Teachers

    Provides students with a framework for development of pedagogical content knowledge for teaching of science. Introduces future teachers to process oriented learning, the nature of scientific inquiry and the application of science technology in grades K-8. Examines relevant scientific content through appropriate instructional methods, materials and curricula for effective teaching of life, Earth and physical sciences.
    Two two-hour sessions per week of combined lecture and laboratory.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Introductory lab science course (e.g. BI 101 , ES 104  or ES 106 ) or consent of instructor


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