Courses

This hands-on religion course will focus on the practice of religion in historical and contemporary Utopian societies in the U.S. By examining the development and legacy of one of America's most quintessential religious communities, the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing (known as the Shakers), students will gain a wide range of skills and opportunities to explore diverse approaches to religion, theory, and methodology in anthropology.

This course introduces the principles of remote sensing and explores the practical integration of remote sensing with geographic information systems.

This course is an introduction to theatrical sketching and rendering techniques. Various mediums will be explored (Pencil, paint, marker, digital media). Emphasis is on clear communication and presenting ideas through various mediums.

Explains and demonstrates the effectiveness of the entire criminal investigation process by the quality of notes reports, and accurate documentation. An examination of what goes into the preparation, content, elements, mechanics, and format of documenting the criminal investigation process.

This course provides an introduction to representative manufacturing skills and associated safety requirements. Topics include precision measurements for manufacturing, blueprint reading, simulations, and comprehensive assessment. Automotive Technology

This course discusses mathematical concepts used in warehousing and distribution. It also focuses on powered material handling equipment and safety requirements. Units in the course include math and measurements, use of calculators, operation of powered industrial trucks, and warehousing simulations. Chemistry

Students will conduct research abroad under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will learn to carry out advanced research as well as proper methods related to literature search, record keeping, and report writing while being in an international setting. Each student will work on a unique research project to be selected by the faculty mentor and the student.

A gateway course that introduces students to representative critical approaches that they will encounter in the major. Emphasis will be given to research skills, methodology and analytical writing. Required for the major and minor in English. Only six hours of upper division work may be taken before the completion of this course. Enrollment requires permission of academic coordinator. Not offered in the summer session.

Designed to encourage personal and collective original research into areas of particular interest in psychology and to acquaint the student more closely with various methodologies.

An introduction to the logic and procedures of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focuses on research design, use of computer and statistical packages, date interpretation, the relation of research and theory, and the writing of scientific research reports.