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INTD 099 - Forensics
Preparation for intercollegiate forensic competitions. Introduction to argumentation and debate format. May be repeated for credit
Pre-req: Instructor permission
0 to 1 credits
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INTD 100 - College Writing Seminar
Students read complex texts chosen to sharpen students’ critical reading and thinking skills. Texts frame a central course theme. Writing assignments based on these texts are designed to teach and practice persuasion, description, narration, exposition, and research-based writing, as well as writing under pressure of time. Extensive revision is emphasized. Letter grade only
Pre-req: Requires placement by Admissions or successful completion of INTD 90 with a grade of “C-” or higher.
3 credits
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INTD 125 - Meditation
This will be a one-hour weekly introduction to meditation, familiarizing students with physical practices leading to mental calmness and clarity. Students can choose whatever posture is comfortable for them: sitting in a chair, cross-legged, half, or full lotus. They will be taught various methods of focusing the mind, including breathing techniques, awareness of the body, and visualization. Meditation is not as mysterious as people think. Anyone can do it and will get better quickly with practice. May be repeated for credit.
1 credits
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INTD 130 - Cancer Biology
This course will provide students with the basic biological understanding of the biology of cancer. This understanding will include an introduction into the cellular biology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of various types of cancers. This course will also provide students with an introduction of the history of cancer in American Society, by exploring medical case studies that go as far back as 1800¿s and extend into today. We will also be discussing the various social and cultural views of cancer.
4 credits
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INTD 150 - Leadership and College Student Development
Personal development; interpersonal skills; peer-counseling; student development; assertiveness; values exploration; leadership and program development skills; and special issues related to college students in residence. Open to all students, but those intereseted in applying for a Residential Life staff position must enroll in course.
0-1 credits
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INTD 160 - Competent Leadership Seminar
This self-directed course allows individuals to demonstrate mastery of at least six of the 17 basic leadership competencies. To demonstrate proficiency in these competencies, students develop an electronic portfolio documenting mastery of the material based on competency learning rubrics. After submission of a successful portfolio, students must pass an oral examination.
Pre-req: Sophomore standing or higher
0-1 credits
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INTD 170 - Biology of Aging
The course is divided into two components. The biology component of the course will deal with the various theories of cellular aging. We will review the molecular changes due to aging that affect gene expression and protein modification emphasizing changes that lead to some common illnesses among the elderly. The second component of the course will then stress the underlying basis of aging-related research and its impact on society. The course will integrate psychological, sociological and policy perspectives addressing issues such as gender, race, and social environment factors that act together to influence aging.
4 credits
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INTD 180 - Advanced Leadership Practicum
This course focuses on the application of 17 leadership competencies as students develop and implement a capstone project that translates classroom learning into a real world experience. Projects are uniquely developed based on the student’s area of interest and /or expertise.
Pre-req: INTD 150 or INTD 160 and Junior standing or higher
0-1 credits
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INTD 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 201 - Environmental Synergisms
This course will explore the multifaceted threats to biodiversity and how such threats also endanger food security and human livelihoods. The course will examine the state of global fisheries and their management as a case study in how the interaction of environmental problems (environmental synergisms) exacerbate threats to biodiversity, food security and human livelihoods. Well known examples of this from Africa include the following two. Fishing off the coast of Western Africa by European factory ships has depleted fish stocks there. Consequently, people in West Africa are forced to rely primarily on bushmeat (wild mammals killed for subsistence) for their protein need, which greatly endangers wildlife in West African forests. Although there is a strong cultural proclivity for bushmeat in West Africa, bushmeat, unless supplemented with fish, can’t substitute as a protein source without seriously compromising other biodiversity. Similarly, Japanese factory ships have depleted fisheries off the east coast of Africa creating serious livelihood hardships off the coast of Somalia. However, increased bushmeat harvesting is not a viable livelihood option in arid Somalia; instead people are forced to take drastic measures, such as piracy, to sustain their livelihoods. There are additional examples from North and South America and these will be interrogated in the course as well. The course will be taught seminar-style and will include classroom lectures, discussions and reviews of selected primary literature.
4 credits
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INTD 216 - Population Problems & Policy
This course provides an opportunity to develop quantitative skills in the analysis of population processes and in the formulation of policies attempting to intervene in these processes or to take them into consideration within other public and private sector policy arenas. The course will be of particular relevance to those interested in actuarial science, in environmental sustainability, in social policy, and in urban and other governmental and service planning processes. We examine the necessity, techniques, and precariousness of demographic projections in such areas. The course will assume prior completion of the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Introductory Laboratory Science (ILS) requirements, or their equivalence for WSP and transfer students.
Pre-req: Instructor permission
Cross-listed with SOC 358
4 credits
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INTD 217 - Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? This course examines this question in detail, from the possibility of fossil bacteria existing on Mars to the possibility of advanced races colonizing the galaxy. Topics studied include: the detection of planets around other stars, the evolution of life and intelligence on Earth, the search for life in our Solar System, radio astronomical searches for extraterrestrial intelligence, and UFO and alien abduction phenomena. Intended to meet Lib Ed requirement only, cannot be used in Physics major.
Cross-listed with PHYS 260
4 credits
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INTD 218 - Insects and People
Insects are the most diverse group of living things on the planet and vastly outnumber, in species and individuals, any other taxonomic group. This course will explore the interactions between humans and insects to appreciate the importance of insects in human well being. On the one hand insects provide people with valuable goods (e.g. food and clothing) and essential services (e.g. pollination and waste removal). But on the other hand, insects transmit deadly diseases among people and inflict immense economic losses as pests of our crops and our homes.
4 credits
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INTD 219 - AIDS
The course examines AIDS from a biological, sociological, and economic viewpoint. The biology focuses on the cause of AIDS, the impact of AIDS on the human body, and the current treatments for the disease. The course then focuses on the factors that have made AIDS such a widespread disease in Africa and the economic and sociologic impact of the disease in various countries in Africa. Finally the course explores other human diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of interest to students. Service Learning Course.
4 credits
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INTD 224 - Language and the Brain
This course explores the relationship between language and the brain. Research findings drawn from psychology, neuroscience and linguistics are presented. Topics include: lesion studies, brain imaging techniques, models of speech perception and production, aphasia, dyslexia, language development and sign language.
Pre-req: PSYC 222
4 credits
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INTD 225 - Arabs and Muslims I
The course traces the rise of Islam from Mohammed to the Ottoman Empire, along with analyses of the contemporary scene in the Arab World. Two semester course sequence
Cross-listed with REL 235
3 credits
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INTD 226 - Arabs and Muslims II
The course traces the rise of Islam from Mohammed to the Ottoman Empire, along with analyses of the contemporary scene in the Arab World. Two semester course sequence
Cross-listed with REL 236
3 credits
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INTD 227 - Stress and Disease in the 21st Century
This course will explore how modern life generates stressors that are new in the history of humanity and how this may impact human health, incorporating biological, anthropological, sociological, psychological, and policy perspectives. The goal of this course is to help each student gain a greater understanding of sources of stress in their own lives, how that stress impacts them physically, and what they can do to manage (if not eliminate) the stress they experience.
Pre-req: PSYC 100
4 credits
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INTD 228 - Technological & Societal Change
Sir Isaac Newton once said: “If I have seen so far, it is not because of my greatness, but because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” In this course, we will view the landscape of technological development from the shoulders of Georg Ohm, Michael Faraday, Albert Einstein and Neils Bohr, and will discuss the historical development of this landscape as it has been modified by (and in its turn influenced) changes in society.
4 credits
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INTD 230 - Global Health: Problems of the Modern World
They way in which humans inhabit the planet has profound influences on disease patterns. This course will examine world health in the 21st century from biological, environmental, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular focus will be given to how environmental changes affect the geographical range of infectious disease and the social impact of those changes.
Pre-req: Sophomore standing or above
4 credits
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INTD 231 - Numb3rs in Lett3rs & Fi1ms
Mathematics in Literature and Cinema. This course explores the connection between mathematics and the written/theatric creative arts - a connection that is both rich and deep. Students will read fiction and watch films in which mathematics concepts provide the framework or play a pivotal role within the creative piece. Students will also study the mathematical topics related to these works in order to better understand the author’s intent. Lessons might include mathematical lectures, hands-on group activities, problem sets, class discussions of readings and viewings, written responses and major expository papers.
Pre-req: MATH 085 and ENGL 120
Cross-listed with GEN 231
4 credits
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INTD 234 - Numb3rs in W4r and Espion4ge: The Mathematics and Politics of Military Cryptography
The Mathematics and Politics of Military Code-Breaking. This course explores mathematical methods in military cryptography and places special emphasis on the political context, the organizational environment, and the war-time consequences of breaking some of these military codes. Students will study and attempt to crack codes used by the military and governments through WWII, study modern computational cryptosystems, and explore current issues in satellite/internet security and communication. Lessons might include mathematical lectures, problem sets, class discussions of readings and viewings, code-breaking exercises, guest lecturers, written responses and major expository papers.
Pre-req: MATH 085 or COSC 120 and any 200-level PLSC course
4 credits
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INTD 235 - Math/Art: Collaborative Practices
This course will research and explore the history of collaboration between the Arts and Sciences. In addition, the course will function as a research and design lab for collaborative Math/Art projects which nurture connections between the Arts and Sciences. The course will culminate with the creation and presentation of student work.
Pre-req: Instructor permission
4 credits
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INTD 237 - Mathematical Methods in Studio Art
There are a multitude of ways in which artists rely on math and in which mathematicians turn to visual models of their problems. In this course students will use methods and techniques specific to the creation of 2-dimensional works of art as a platform for experimentation, implementation and/or demonstration of mathematical methods and concepts. Through lectures (both mathematical and art historical), problem sets, computer labs with 3D graphing software, art demonstrations, studio explorations and visual critiques, students will learn to apply their mathematical knowledge to the creation of works of art.
Pre-req: MATH 085
4 credits
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INTD 238 - The Mathematics of Life
A survey of significant connections between mathematics and biology. In recent decades biology has become increasingly dependent on data, computer algorithms, and mathematical models; this in turn has stimulated growth in several branches of mathematics and computer science. Students in this course will work on cross-disciplinary projects to explore topics at the intersection of mathematics, biology and computer science such as: combinatorics and probability in Mendelian genetics; Fibonacci numbers and continued fractions in botany; computational algorithms for DNA sequence alignment; genome databases and phylogenetic tree construction; symmetry and pattern formation; graph theory and neural networks; the three-dimensional geometry of viruses and proteins; population dynamics and chaos theory; and self-replicating automata and Conway’s Game of Life.
Pre-req: Any COM1 course
4 credits
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INTD 240 - Dealing with Environmental Issues in an Urbanized World
Global change, increasing pollution, and a decrease of available resources are effects of the growing human population worldwide. For the first time in human history, more people live in urban areas than in rural areas, a shift that occurred several decades ago in the United States. Never before has urbanization defined so deeply our lifestyle, health, and relationship with the environment and with other individuals. This is particularly true in California and, more specifically, in the LA metro area. The goal of this course is to look into the complex fabric of urbanization and in the strong interactions linking the biophysical and the social environment. During the class activities, students will learn about a suite of environmental issues that are relevant in urban ecosystems. To expose students to the ‘real world’, this course will explore some of the many professions that deal with different aspects of the urban fabric and that can have a significant impact on different decision-making processes, on the life and well-being of human, and on the urban environment as a whole.
4 credits
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INTD 242 - The Actual Cost of Energy
The need for power in almost every aspect of our lives is increasing rapidly, placing ever-growing demands on energy availability. The application of renewable resources to this problem, and the concept of energy conservation, are both becoming more prominent in developed nations. However, it is important to consider the cost (both economic and human) of conventional and renewable resources when deciding which energy source is the most suitable. Many renewables offer potential utility, but the major limiting factor is their ability to supply power when needed. For example, solar power can only be generated upon irradiation, and wind power can only be generated when the wind blows. Batteries and fuel cells are becoming increasingly important as they can potentially store the energy generated by such sources and utilized at a later point. The technology used in current rechargeable batteries is advancing at the most significant pace since they were invented over 200 years ago (making long-lasting smartphones, laptops, and hybrid cars possible), however this rapid pace may still not be enough to meet future demands. Significant environmental issues are associated with such explosive growth, for example rare earth metals that are incorporated into the batteries of hybrid vehicles often are harvested through destructive mining techniques. Additionally, the electricity used to recharge batteries typically comes from conventional generation such as coal-fired or nuclear plants. One final associated environmental impact that is not always considered is the requirement for significant amounts of water used for cooling during the generation and distribution of power.
In this course, the complex cycle of energy and its environmental impacts, from generation to usage, will be tracked for a variety of energy sources both conventional and renewable. The chemistry and electrochemistry of batteries and battery materials will be studied. Students will apply the laws of thermodynamics to develop a rigorous analysis of the conversion and conservation of energy, to illustrate but one important perspective we will take when investigating efficiency and the overall energy requirements. The course will also include discussions regarding the environmental effects and debates about the best path forwards to apply an effective energy policy, including the energy and water required to mine in remote areas, or the energy required to build a wind turbine, etc. In addition, the complex and contemporary issues, including international relations regarding power, such as the very recent strains between China and the U.S. relating to a recent reduction in rare earth exports. Especially of importance to our residents is the discussion to begin rare earth mining in the Mojave Desert. Even more far-out resources, such as companies that are collecting capital to drill for metals on asteroids will be discussed as well.
4 credits
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INTD 250 - Urban Education
In this course students will learn about both historical and contemporary issues in public school education, which have led to the achievement gap between underrepresented groups. Students will compare the schooling experiences of students in urban and suburban settings, as well as analyze the schooling experiences and underachievement of Latinos, African Americas, and English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 settings. Local school visits and education documentaries will be utilized as experiential and pedagogical tools.
3 credits
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INTD 260 - American Intellectual and Cultural History I
This course examines the early colonial forms of religious and political idealism from the Enlightenment revolutionary rationalism and its reactions (including rural and frontier revivalism), to the increasing American regionalism and the role of slavery in the formation of American ideas through the Civil War. Analyzes the shaping significance of African-American spirituals or “sorrow songs.”
3 credits
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INTD 261 - American Intellectual and Cultural History II
Continuation of INTD 125. Explores the materialism of the “Gilded Age,” the emergence of Jazz and Blues, the rise of Feminist thought, pragmatism, and the ways in which reconstruction creates and continues intellectual divides. As the course moves to the 20th century the course looks at various forms of rethinking American ideas, the intellectual foundations for and cultural ethos of the 60’s, and the increasing diversity of the ideas influenced by immigration.
3 credits
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INTD 270 - Introduction to Public Health
In this course we will explore what public health is (and what it is not), the science and data that underpin it, and how it is a part of our social fabric. We will explore some of the causes of disease, and other societal threats to health. And, because public health is intertwined with medical delivery services, we will explore health care systems. While our focus will be on what is happening within the United States, we will take the opportunity to explore things that are different in other parts of the world, as well.
4 credits
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INTD 278 - Medicine and Culture
This course focuses on the role of culture in medicine. Topics include the cultural attitude of physicians, cultural impacts on the treatment of patients and patient expectations.
4 credits
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INTD 279 - Disasters
This course will explore the scientific and human dimensions of disasters. Topics will include modern disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the San Francisco Earthquake, historical disasters like the explosion of the Krakatoa volcano in 1883, and potential disasters like global warming.
4 credits
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INTD 280 - Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter
No ancient people made a more essential contribution to modern civilization than the Greeks, who practically invented Western philosophy, literature, and science, whose myths and religious practices continue to intrigue us, and whose art and architecture set the standard of beauty to the present day. This course will explore this contribution in situ, visiting (by land and sea) many of the historically significant sites in Greece. The focus will be on classical Greece, but we will also visit sites important to early Christianity. While medieval Greece (Byzantine and Crusader), the Turkish occupation, and modern Greece are less central to the Western heritage, they will be all around us as we travel, and we will learn about these historical periods as well.
3 credits
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INTD 285 - Leadership as a Liberal Art
The liberally educated leader has long been an educational goal. This course enables students to study the concept of organizational leadership through multiple perspectives, grounded in a desire to create a functioning society through responsible actions. Student learning focuses on knowledge from respected academic researchers in various fields, texts in the humanities and arts, and case studies from a variety of organizational types.
3 credits
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INTD 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 299 - Internship
This course is intended to facilitate core career and professional development competencies and skills that occur when a student participates in an academically and experiential related internship. The course content and assignments will enable students to reflect and learn about their daily core workplace and organizational experiences that develop and enhance their career development competencies and skills. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit
Pre-req: Director of Internships permission
0 to 3 credits
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INTD 303 - Ways of Knowing: Exploring the City of Angels
As an expansive team-taught course with faculty, and guest artists from various disciplines including: business, education, environmental studies, history, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, and theatre, students will be immersed in understanding topics and theories from multi-disciplinary perspectives. Specifically students will compare and contrast form, function, audience, intention, and meaning through multiple disciplines and forms of artistic expression; grasping how different disciplines approach a similar experience is central to this class. At its core, this course is steeped in the theory of multiple intelligences posited by Howard Gardner in ‘Frames on Mind’. Classes are designed to be experiential in nature and will incorporate discussions, lectures, film screenings, workshops, visiting guest artists, and excursions to various museums and live performances in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Pre-req: Junior standing or above
6 to 8 credits
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INTD 330 - Management and Organizational Behavior
The systematic study of individual, group, and organizational behaviors and processes. The analyses of these levels of organizational functioning are aimed at enhancing personal and group effectiveness. Topics include motivation, leadership, power, cooperation, decision-making, and organizational change in a variety of organizational types.
Pre-req: INTD 285 or BSAD 130 or Junior standing
3 credits
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INTD 333 - Baseball in Literature and Film
Baseball has been linked to the American way of life since the country began. At Valley Forge a soldier reported playing a game of ball. During the Civil War, the game occasionally overcame differences between the Blue and the Gray. In the late 1800s it helped unite rural America, while in the decade after World War I, its greatest star symbolized the roaring twenties. During World War II, the season continued at the urging of a president; just a few years later Jackie Robinson took the first steps down the path later followed by Martin Luther King. In recent decades it has taken on a global aspect with numerous players from other countries and cultures contributing to the nature and quality of the game.
Baseballs contributions have occurred not only at the societal level, but on an individual level as well. Millions of young men (and now women) have learned about the importance of rules, fair play, and the benefits of hard work by playing baseball. In Britain leaders may have been molded on the playing fields of Eton; in the United States this process began on the Elysian fields of Hoboken, New Jersey, in June 1846. The game itself is democratic: anyone can play, regardless of size, and each side gets its turn at bat. As Earl Weaver pointed out, You cant run the ball into the line until the clock runs out. Or in the words of the great Yogi, The game isnt over til its over.
This course, then, will examine the development of baseball and its relation to American society. We will read The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence Ritter and selections of other significant works such as Eight Men Out by Elliot Asinof, Baseballs Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy by Jules Tygiel, Babe: the Legend Comes to Life by Robert Creamer, Money Ball by Michael Lewis and other books and articles dealing with various aspects of the game. We will view movies such as Bull Durham, Eight Men Out, The Natural, Field of Dreams, A League of Their Own, Money Ball, Trouble with the Curve, Pride of the Yankees and several documentaries. The course will include short papers, a book presentation, and two exams.
4 credits
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INTD 335 - Leadership Practicum
This course helps student develop their leadership skills through positions in the Business Leadership Group, the SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Chapter, and the Rotaract Club. Students develop and demonstrate leadership skills by planning and carrying out business and community related meetings and events both on and off campus. May be repeated for credit one time, and subsequently for zero credits
Cross-listed with BSAD 335
0 to 1 credits
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INTD 340 - Humanistic Values and Management
This course will cover the historical and philosophical development of sport and leisure.In this course, you will study historical forces, institutions, and personalities which have shaped sport and physical activity.The focus ranges from sport in early civilizations, including Greece and Rome, to the amateur ideal and Olympism of the 20th century.In addition, this course will explore philosophical movements regarding sport and physical education.
Pre-req: BSAD 130 or INTD 285
3 credits
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INTD 350 - Theories and Practices of Leadership
Students will encounter the question, “What does leadership have to do with the liberal arts?” Through the systematic study of individual, group, and organizational behaviors and processes, students will explore answers to this question. The course will integrate the arts, humanities, and social science disciplines, using texts, weekly field trips, and case studies from various types of organizations. We will explore leadership from several different perspectives including: leadership and personal integrity; leadership and paradigm shifts; reframing organizations; and systems thinking. Topics include the structure of organizations, the values and culture of organizations, motivation, leadership, power, cooperation, decision-making, and organizational change.
Pre-req: Junior standing or one introductory SOC or BSAD course
3 credits
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INTD 355 - The Dynamics of Leading Change
This course involves students in a dialectic investigation of organizational change using competing perspectives. Our inquiry will be augmented with a set of case studies involving organizational change. Upon completion of the course students should understand the challenges of leading organizational change and develop a set of tools for increasing the possibility of a successful outcome.
Pre-req: INTD 285 or BSAD 130
3 credits
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INTD 357 - Globalization and the Environment
Considers development issues related to economics, politics, inequality, human rights, gender, and environment and examines modernization, dependency, and world-system approaches to the theoretical understanding these issues.
Pre-req: Not open to first semester freshmen
Cross-listed with ENST 357 and SOC 357
4 credits
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INTD 360 - World’s Views: Globalization, Environment, Agricultural Economy
This course is rooted in environmental science and focuses on the issue of land use change on global climate and environmental sustainability. There are obvious connections with other disciplines and fields, including global sustainability, food production, business, economics, and social science. Students who will participate in this course should expect to learn the connection between the soil system, vegetation and the atmosphere at the local and global scale. The business component of land use change is evident. Many multinational companies have an interest in available productive land for their crop production and their activity is driven by local and especially global demand. The course will be experiential, meaning that students will learn from on site visits and direct interaction with actual players in the field of sustainability and land use. Participants will be exposed to research work conducted in the area.
Pre-req: Sophomore standing or above
Cross-listed with ENVS 360
4 credits
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INTD 361 - Dynamics of Leading Organizational Change
The process of managing organizational change is far from a straightforward endeavor. Organizations ranging from Fortune 500 firms to small entrepreneurial start-ups and government, hospitals, schools, churches, and non-profits of all shapes and sizes have found that they need to change in order to succeed and survive. This course is geared towards developing a better understanding of the challenges, techniques, burdens, and successes (both at the micro- and macro-level) that can result in deep change that strikes at the core assumptions, beliefs, and values held by executives, managers, and organizational participants.
Pre-req: INTD 280 or BSAD 130
Cross-listed with BSAD 361
3 credits
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INTD 370 - Cardiovascular Health
This course is designed to offer students an advanced exploration of the human cardiovascular system from multiple perspectives. The course will begin by examining the normal anatomy and physiology and progress to the analysis of the system under various pathologic conditions.Included in the discussions will be life factors that are associated with the conditions - behavioral, environmental, psychological, sociological, etcetera. Finally, students will engage in their own unique investigation of a chosen cardiovascular condition using the perspective of their choice - prevention measures, treatment options, economic impact on society, to name a few.
Cross-listed with KNS 370
4 credits
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INTD 380 - International Programs
Students participating in Whittier College’s Study Abroad programs will register for this course for their semester abroad.
12 credits
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INTD 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 480 - Leadership Strategy and Policy
This capstone course is taken concurrently with the praxis requirement and focuses on developing and executing an effective strategy. Course includes use of case studies and interaction with practicing executives. This course is not a substitute for BSAD 489 .
Pre-req: INTD 285
3 credits
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INTD 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 120 - Elementary Japanese I
An introductory course in simple conversation, basic grammar, reading, culture, and written Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, and simple Kanji). Four hours of class, one hour of lab.
4 credits
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JAPN 121 - Elementary Japanese II
Continuation of JAPN 120 . Basic grammar, conversation, composition and readings. Four hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: JAPN 120 or a score of 2 or higher on the Japanese Placement Exam
4 credits
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JAPN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 220 - Intermediate Japanese
A course designed to fulfill the personal interest and future professional goals of students who have had one year of Elementary Japanese or its equivalent. Students will learn new vocabulary, sentence structures, grammar and expressions as well insights into Japanese society, culture and customs.
Pre-req: JAPN 121 or a score of 2 or higher on the Japanese Placement Exam
3 credits
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JAPN 221 - Intermediate Japanese II
Continuation of Japanese 220. This courses focuses on the ability to express oneself and develop skills toward intermediate-high level proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese. Classes emphasize reading and writing skills, including the practice of kanji, and speaking skills.
Pre-req: JAPN 220
3 credits
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JAPN 251 - Cinematic Landscapes
This course introduces first and second year students to the use and function of landscapes in Asian literature and visual arts that are translated and transposed unto film. The course explores the concept and function of the landscape as a narrative with a rich connection to the Asian cultural heritage of calligraphy and painting.
3 credits
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JAPN 275 - East Asian Literatures
This is a survey course designed to expose students to the literatures of China, Japan and Korea, and to examine their cultural relationships as well as their independent literary development. Students will read literary selections from each region from the early literary period of the nineteenth century. These readings enable students to better understand how literature reflects the mores and morals of different peoples and times.
3 credits
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JAPN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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JAPN 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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INTD 315 - Diet and Disease
Did you know that good nutrition plays a critical role in the prevention of four of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States? (Heart disease, Cancer, Stroke, and Diabetes) Additionally, good nutrition is an essential component in the prudent treatment of any human disease because nutrition gives our bodies the fuel it needs to perform all functions at their full potential. Thus, diet and disease are a natural pair to place into such a meaningful context as our own human bodies! And so, this is what we shall do in this course. We will begin the semester with an overview of the fundamentals of nutrition itself; then we will progress to explore general categories of malnutrition and their influence on human health; and finally we will analyze specific medical cases with a focus on nutritional and social/lifestyle factors effectively place our knowledge into a relatable scenario. Some of the topics to be covered will include: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Over-nutrition, Under-nutrition, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Celiac Disease, Alcoholism, Cancer. Students must be willing to think critically and engage fully in this course in order to make the connections that they will be presented with meaningful and valuable for both their class performance and life beyond the classroom.
Cross-listed with KNS 315
4 credits
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KNS 002 - Aerobics
May be repeated up to 4 times for credit
1 credits
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KNS 003 - Advanced Aerobics
May be repeated up to 4 times for credit
1 credits
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KNS 004 - Pilates
Based on the work of Joseph Pilates, this course focuses on body awareness through a series of specific exercises designed to simultaneously strengthen and stretch the body. The Pilates Method encourages a mind and body partnership, establishing inner balance, physical economy and grace. Previous exposure to Pilates is not necessary. This course is an important option for students who need a strong, centered body for their work. It is also an important course for quality of life issues, as students who participate in this class will most likely feel a stronger connection to themselves and their surroundings. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit
Cross-listed with THEA 004
1 credits
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KNS 011 - Advanced Self-Defense for Women
May be repeated up to 4 times for credit
Pre-req: APA 007
1 credits
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KNS 027 - Running and Conditioning
May be repeated up to 4 times for credit
1 credits
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KNS 090 - Selected Activity in Kinesiology & Leisure Science
May be repeated for credit
1 credits
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KNS 092 - Field Work in Kinesiology & Nutrition Science
Practical experience in clinical or school settings.
Pre-req: Instructor permission
1 credits
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KNS 125 - First Aid
Principles of emergency accident management for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
1 credits
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KNS 150 - Introduction to Kinesiology
This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the study of Kinesiology.More specifically, the course is designed for freshmen who have identified Kinesiology as an area of interest and are considering or have chosen Kinesiology as their major field of study.Students with an academic and professional interest in Kinesiology will be exposed to an interdisciplinary major that includes seven sub-disciplines.The course allows students to examine these areas of study from scientific, applied and experiential perspectives.Moreover, students will study fundamental concepts associated with each sub-discipline and how they fit with areas of emphasis.
3 credits
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KNS 175 - Introduction to Sport Management
This course provides an overview of the field and information on becoming an effective and professional sport manager, historical elements of sport management, and managerial and leadership concepts associated with the dynamic field.Examination of children’s sports to professional sport allows for students to determine a specific area of interest within the field.Key functional areas (sport marketing, sport consumer behavior, sport communication, finance & economics, and sport facility and event management) will be explored in order to get a better understanding of these selected functions and their application to the various segments of the sport industry.
3 credits
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KNS 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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KNS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition
An introduction to general nutrition as it relates to the classification of nutrients, digestion, biochemical processes, food and label laws, crop sustainability and other current topics.
3 credits
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KNS 216 - Care & Prevention of Athletic
This course is designed to provide entry level knowledge in the field of sport-related injuries.It includes the following topics:history of athletic training, basic anatomy of common injuries, evaluation techniques, preventive measures to reduce the incidences of injuries and a knowledge of basic treatment procedures to be used after injuries occur.
3 credits
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KNS 250 - Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy
An in-depth study of the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis placed on application of mechanical principles related to articulations (joints) and movement.
Pre-req: Sophomore standing or above
4 credits
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KNS 250L - Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab
Provides students with a detailed study of the human musculoskeletal system and the core concepts of human kinetics.This is the foundational course required to pursue a major in kinesiology, a field that revolves around the study of the physiology and mechanics of human movement, as well as the many implications of such activity in the overall human experience. Attention will be focused on the structural design and multiple functions of the musculoskeletal and articular systems through lecture and laboratory practice.
Co-req: KNS 250
0 credits
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KNS 260 - Research Methods
This course will introduce basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the field of Kinesiology and health sciences.The course will discuss both quantitative and quantitative research, including mathematical computation and statistical tools for the study of the science of Kinesiology.Topics include:different methods of knowledge, strategies of discovery, ethical issues, observation (systematic and self-reported observational methods), measurement (reliability, validity, objectivity), experimental design (randomized and non-randomized designs, survey design and subject selection) and data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics).
Co-req: KNS 260L
4 credits
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KNS 260L - Research Methods Lab
This course will introduce basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the field of Kinesiology and health sciences.The course will discuss both quantitative and quantitative research, including mathematical computation and statistical tools for the study of the science of Kinesiology.Topics include:different methods of knowledge, strategies of discovery, ethical issues, observation (systematic and self-reported observational methods), measurement (reliability, validity, objectivity), experimental design (randomized and non-randomized designs, survey design and subject selection) and data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics).
Co-req: KNS 260
0 credits
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KNS 275 - Concepts of Healthy Living
This course looks at healthy behaviors, including factors such as diet and regular exercise. Students are asked to take a research oriented approach as they document health changes as a result of engaging In a regular exercise program and making healthy food choices.
Pre-req: KNS 250
3 credits
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KNS 277 - Who am Eye
Literary references report the eyes as the “window to the soul” or the “lamp of the body”. Modern technologists see them as the next medium of human-computer-interaction. Many with ocular damage or disease have mixed experiences as they transition from a learned dependence on them. During this course, we will discuss several topics related to vision and its influence on the human condition. Students will be presented with a transdisciplinary perspective, being pressed to appreciate basic competencies in multiple fields of study in order to develop a broad understanding of the topic. Throughout the term, various readings and mini-projects will be used to lead up to the final written or multimedia based term project.
4 credits
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KNS 280 - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area.
3 credits
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KNS 290 - Exploring the Business of Sport in Southern California
This course is designed as a three-week exploration of sport management using information from the text, case studies, guest speakers and multiple fieldtrips (experiential learning).Students will be able to articulate basic principles of sport management including the role of the sports manager and recognize basic sport management fundamentals and theories.Students will tour sport venue facilities and meet industry executives in the greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas.It allows students to meet face-to-face with leaders in media, marketing agencies, athlete representation, semi-professional and professional teams and sport venue facilities to see theory in practice which creates a greater awareness of the professional and career opportunities available in the sports industry.
4 credits
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KNS 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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KNS 300 - Current Topics in Health
This course is designed to expand our concept of human health as an individual attribute that often focuses on one’s physical characteristics and personal choices, to include an exploration of many other factors that also significantly influence the health status of people in our society. Students are guided through analyses of current controversial issues in health and society that exemplify the truly multidimensional nature of human health as we discuss the physiological, psychological, social, political, and economic forces that may be associated with each topic.
3 credits
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KNS 310 - Food Science & Technology
An overview of the food industry with emphasis placed on food processing, irradiation, bioengineering, distribution practices and food preparation.
Pre-req: KNS 201
3 credits
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KNS 311 - Biomechanics
This course involves the study of the mechanical principles that provide the basis for understanding and analyzing various forms of human movement. We will expand upon preliminary knowledge of anatomy, physiology, trigonometry, and physics to explore human motor action and control. Lecture and laboratory.
Pre-req: KNS 250
Co-req: KNS 311L
4 credits
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KNS 311L - Biomechanics Lab
This course involves the study of the mechanical principles that provide the basis for understanding and analyzing various forms of human movement. We will expand upon preliminary knowledge of anatomy, physiology, trigonometry, and physics to explore human motor action and control. Lecture and laboratory.
Co-req: KNS 311
0 credits
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KNS 313 - Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology is a science used to evaluate the types of acute responses and chronic adaptations of the human body to the stresses of exercise.Important objectives of physiological research are to (1) study the effects of various training methodologies on different organ functions; (2) investigate the capacity of individuals to meet the demands imposed by training workloads; and (3) determine how this capacity is influenced by acclimatization to environmental conditions (e.g. heat, humidity, elevation, etc.).A thorough mastery of this fundamental information is extremely important for those planning to pursue a career in any therapeutic setting, athletic training, strength & conditioning or sport specific coaching.
Pre-req: KNS 250
Co-req: KNS 313L
4 credits
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KNS 313L - Exercise Physiology Lab
Exercise physiology is a science used to evaluate the types of acute responses and chronic adaptations of the human body to the stresses of exercise.Important objectives of physiological research are to (1) study the effects of various training methodologies on different organ functions; (2) investigate the capacity of individuals to meet the demands imposed by training workloads; and (3) determine how this capacity is influenced by acclimatization to environmental conditions (e.g. heat, humidity, elevation, etc.).A thorough mastery of this fundamental information is extremely important for those planning to pursue a career in any therapeutic setting, athletic training, strength & conditioning or sport specific coaching.
Co-req: KNS 313
0 credits
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KNS 315 - Diet and Disease
Did you know that good nutrition plays a critical role in the prevention of four of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States? (Heart disease, Cancer, Stroke, and Diabetes) Additionally, good nutrition is an essential component in the prudent treatment of any human disease because nutrition gives our bodies the fuel it needs to perform all functions at their full potential. Thus, diet and disease are a natural pair to place into such a meaningful context as our own human bodies! And so, this is what we shall do in this course. We will begin the semester with an overview of the fundamentals of nutrition itself; then we will progress to explore general categories of malnutrition and their influence on human health; and finally we will analyze specific medical cases with a focus on nutritional and social/lifestyle factors effectively place our knowledge into a relatable scenario. Some of the topics to be covered will include: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Over-nutrition, Under-nutrition, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Celiac Disease, Alcoholism, Cancer. Students must be willing to think critically and engage fully in this course in order to make the connections that they will be presented with meaningful and valuable for both their class performance and life beyond the classroom.
Cross-listed with INTD 315
4 credits
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KNS 316 - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Treatment procedures for athletic injuries, preventive and therapeutic conditioning, and safety in sport.
Pre-req: KNS 250
3 credits
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KNS 320 - Movement & Elementary School Physical Education
The biological, psychological, and sociological interpretations of play and physical education. Fundamentals of teaching movement at the elementary level. Includes fieldwork experience.
Cross-listed with EDUC 320
3 credits
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