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2017-2018 General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Honors

  
  • HONR 2040 - Honors Inquiry and Analysis

    1 Credit(s)

    Students will engage in learning activities to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, and research skill-sets necessary to investigate complex interdisciplinary questions and problems thoroughly. Working closely with colleagues from different academic disciplines, students will hone their abilities to inquire, analyze, and work as a team and to lay the methodological groundwork required for scholarly projects that extend beyond the confines of a single semester. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: HONR 1040  
  
  • HONR 3040 - Honors Application and Dissemination

    1 Credit(s)

    Students will excel at thinking critically, conducting research, solving problems, and communicating arguments by refining the skill-sets necessary to disseminate scholarly work at an academic conference or via publication. Working closely with colleagues from different disciplines, students will explore complex problems; conduct appropriate research; discover viable solutions; create academic papers, posters, or presentations; and polish those products for dissemination at an appropriate venue. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: HONR 2040  
  
  • HONR 3500 - Honors Tutorial

    1 Credit(s)

    Students will study a specific topic or theme in-depth to improve their analytical or presentational skills. May be repeated for credit. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HONR 3800 - Service Learning Practicum

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    Service learning offers students an opportunity to connect classroom content with real-life experiences. It provides an opportunity to teach students about responsible citizenship through collaborating with members of the community. Students will sign a contract with the Honors Director prior to starting the project. Students may repeat the class for credit. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HONR 4010 - Honors Seminar

    3 Credit(s)

    Students conduct an in-depth investigation of an issue, topic, or theme not readily available in existing academic departments or programs at SUU. Critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, research methods, and written and oral communication skills are stressed. The course is taught by an expert in the subject matter and may include team teaching. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HONR 4040 - Honors Capstone

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    Under the customized supervision of a faculty mentor, students will prepare a capstone project appropriate to the problems, issues, and research methods of the student’s discipline, which will represent the culmination of their work in the Honors Program and prepare them for advanced study. They are required to provide a written document or thesis representing this capstone and present it to an appropriate audience. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HONR 4990 - Independent Study

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    Students desiring to pursue a topic in more detail, conduct undergraduate research, or study a topic on a subject the University does not offer may contract with a faculty member for one-on-one guidance. A contract must be recorded in the Honors Office prior to initiating the course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No

Hotel, Resort and Hospitality Management

  
  • HRHM 3000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to a management career in the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, food and beverage, meetings and conventions, recreation and leisure, and information technology. The importance of leadership and the establishment of a service culture are also treated. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3010 - Tourism Management

    3 Credit(s)

    Students study the organizations and techniques involved in developing and promoting a destination. The course highlights the importance of teamwork between public and private organizations in tourism activities. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3020 - Hospitality Safety & Sanitation Mgmt

    3 Credit(s)

    Students study safety and sanitation management principles in the hospitality industry related to safe foodhandling practices, responsible alcohol service, and developing and maintaining a sustainable facility for hospitality guests and employees. Students may obtain NRA ServSafe Food Safety and ServSafe Alcohol certifications. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3110 - Quantity Food Production

    3 Credit(s)

    Basic principles underlying commercial production of food products and culinary arts management. Students will participate in the formulation, fabrication, and evaluation of culinary products and apply conceptual culinary and management frameworks to specific situations. This is a designated Service Learning course. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000 , HRHM 3020  (may be taken concurrently); declared HRHM major or minor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3250 - International Cuisine

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to influences of ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation, and cooking techniques that create the unique characteristics of international cuisine. Understanding food customs from different cultures will prepare students for globalization in the foodservice industry. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3300 - Facilities and Housekeeping Management

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides hospitality managers and students with information they need to know to manage the physical plant of a hotel or restaurant and work effectively with the housekeeping and maintenance departments. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3400 - Front Office and Hotel Analytics

    3 Credit(s)

    Students evaluate the extent of front office operations from reservations to check-out.  Students also integrate Smith Travel Research hotel analytics concepts to enhance revenue management skills.  Industry certifications are available and encouraged. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3510 - Hospitality Managerial Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    A hospitality industry finance course that includes financial statements, capital markets, present and future value analysis, decision-making tools, risk and return, and financial strategies. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MATH 1030  or higher, ACCT 2010 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 3610 - Guest Service

    3 Credit(s)

    This course teaches students how to establish and maintain a customer-service culture by learning how to implement service strategies that lead to a competitive advantage. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Must have 60+ credits to enroll.
  
  • HRHM 4100 - Beverage Management

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to the history, trends, and production processes of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; the procurement, storage, sales, service, and control of beverage management techniques as well as laws related to responsible alcohol service. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000  and HRHM 3020 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4110 - Meetings & Convention Management

    3 Credit(s)

    This course prepares students for a hotel sales and marketing position. Students study the scope and segmentation of the convention and group business market, the marketing and sales strategies to attract markets with specific needs, and the techniques to meet those needs as part of meeting and convention service. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4200 - Restaurant Management

    3 Credit(s)

    Provides the foundation for understanding the challenges and responsibilities involved in foodservice management. Students will examine the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of foodservice processes and apply the conceptual frameworks to specific situations. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3020  and HRHM 3110  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4300 - Resort Recreation Management

    3 Credit(s)

    This course offers a complete approach to the operation of resort properties. Planning, development, financial investment, and marketing that deal with the unique nature of resort business are covered. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000  or HRHM 3010 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4400 - Hospitality Management Systems

    3 Credit(s)

    This course builds upon business concepts in managerial accounting, management, marketing, and information technology with the hospitality industry specific applications. Topics include operational ratios, forecasting and budgeting, room sales distribution channels, employee selection, retention and training, and hospitality information technology systems. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: HRHM 3000 , HRHM 3400 ACCT 2010 , CSIS 1000 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4500 - Hospitality Work Requirement

    1 Credit(s)

    Students are required to work 800 paid hours in a hospitality industry position. Students present pay stubs and a written report relating work experiences to hospitality curriculum major courses. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Required prerequisite core complete, HRHM 3000 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4600 - Strategic Leadership in HRHM

    3 Credit(s)

    Strategic management case approach is used to solve realistic problems by drawing upon all previous course concepts while developing leadership skills. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Declared HRHM major or minor having completed HRHM core except HRHM 4400  & HRHM 4500 ; declared ORPT major having completed HRHM requirements for ORPT degree; senior standing
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4601 - Strategic Guest Service

    3 Credit(s)

    This service-learning course addresses concepts of organizational behavior, leadership, and consumer behavior in developing a service culture to deliver outstanding guest service. HRHM Capstone Part 2. This is a designated Service Learning course. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Declared HRHM major or minor having completed HRHM 4600 ; declared ORPT major having completed PE 4740 ; senior standing.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • HRHM 4700 - Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    3 to 6 Credit(s)

    Specialized topics in Hospitality Management for students to extend beyond core curriculum. Course is repeatable up to 12 credits, provided course content is different. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Hospitality Major; HRHM 3000 
    General Education Course: No

Humanities

  
  • HU 1010 - Introduction to Humanities

    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of some of the most important literary, philosophical, artistic and musical monuments of Western culture from the Greeks to the present. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area

Humanities and Social Sciences

  
  • HSS 1120 - Introduction to Diversity

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an interdisciplinary, term-taught, general education offering. The course will introduce the theoretical and practical paradigm of cultural differences. In this course, cultural difference will refer to race, gender, nationality, class, religion, and age. Students will be encouraged to examine the ways in which these paradigms influence their daily lives and the structure of our culture. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • HSS 1200 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will introduce the practical and theoretical paradigms involving human-environmental relationships. The course is designed as a gateway course into the interdisciplinary area of environmental science. The course will consist of four different units, each taught by a professor from a different scholarly discipline with an underlying theme of environmental studies. Each professor will illustrate how scholars in their discipline study human interactions with specific environments, built and natural. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HSS 1999 - E-Portfolio/WebCT Access

    0 Credit(s)

    E-Portfolio/WebCT Access is managed through this course

    General Education Course: No
  
  • HSS 2120 - Service Learning

    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. May be taken two times for credit. This is a designated Service Learning course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No

K-12 Endorsement

  
  • IELE 5000 - Foundations of Instructional Design

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5010 - Classroom Integration of Educational Technology

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5020 - Technology Leadership

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5030 - Technology Pedagogy 1

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5040 - Technology Pedagogy 2

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5050 - Online and Blended Teaching and Learning

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5060 - Enhanced Software and Hardware Skills

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5100 - Why DI? An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5110 - Try DI? Planning and Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5120 - Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction and Assessment

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5130 - Early Childhood: Typical and Atypical Development

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5140 - Early Childhood: Program Planning

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5150 - Observation and Assessment

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5200 - Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5210 - Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5220 - STEM Integrated Math for Elementary Teachers - Data Analysis and Problem Solving

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5230 - Nature of Science and Engineering

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5240 - Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5250 - STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and Problem-based Learning

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5300 - Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Instruction

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5310 - Understanding Language Acquisition and Cognition

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5320 - Assessment for a Diverse Linguistic Population

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5330 - Methods and Materials for the Bilingual/ESL Classroom

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5340 - Integrating Language Acquisition into Content Instruction

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5350 - Family/Parent Involvement in Education Programs

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5400 - Education for the Gifted and Talented

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5410 - Improvement of Curriculum Instruction in the Content Area

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5420 - Identification/Evaluation in Gifted Education

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5430 - Curriculum/Materials in Gifted Education

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5440 - Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5450 - Practicum in Gifted Education

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5460 - Ethics for Educational Leaders

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5470 - Creativity in Education

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5500 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Numbers and Operations

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5510 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5520 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Geometry and Measurement

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5530 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Algebraic Reasoning

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5540 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Data Analysis and Problem Solving

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5550 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Assessment and Intervention

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5600 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction: Theories and Model

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5610 - Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5620 - Reading Assessment and Instructional Interventions

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5630 - K-12 Literacy Practices and Processes: Instructional Implications

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5640 - Reading Comprehension Instruction

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5650 - Writing Instruction

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5660 - Literature and Informational Texts for Children and Adolescents

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5700 - Research in Reading

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5710 - Supervision of Literacy Programs

    3 Credit(s)

  
  • IELE 5720 - Literacy Specialist Internship

    3 Credit(s)


Language

  
  • FREN/GERM/SPAN/LANG 3030 - Introduction to the Study of Language

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an introduction to the major features of human language.  Topics include speech production, the structure of words and sentences, language change, and first and second language acquisition. Example from a variety of languages will illustrate the commonalities and diversity to be found among the world’s languages. This course is taught in English. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN/GERM/SPAN/LANG 3250 - World Cinema

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of international film. Linked to the SUU French & Spanish Film festivals, this course will present an array of important directors from around the world. Emphases will include major directors, particular cinematographic techniques, important movements in the history of international cinema, as well as how directors have influenced each others’ work. This course is cross-listed as FREN 3250 , GERM 3250 SPAN 3250 , and LANG 3250 . This course will be offered as LANG 3250 . (Spring)

  
  • LANG 3250 - World Cinema

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of international film. Linked to the SUU French & Spanish Film festivals, this course will present an array of important directors from around the world. Emphases will include major directors, particular cinematographic techniques, important movements in the history of international cinema, as well as how directors have influenced each others’ work. This course is cross-listed as FREN 3250 , GERM 3250 , and SPAN 3250 . This course will be offered as LANG 3250 . (Spring)


Latin

  
  • LATN 1010 - Beginning Classical Latin I

    4 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the Latin language, this course focuses on the basic and fundamental elements of grammar, syntax, vocabulary and translation; emphasis is also on the culture and context of the ancient Latin texts. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • LATN 1020 - Beginning Classical Latin II

    4 Credit(s)

    This course continues the introduction to Latin begun in Latin 1010. Grammar, syntax, vocabulary, translation, and the culture and context of the ancient Latin texts are emphasized.  Students are encouraged to make connections between the ancient Roman world and contemporary society. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: LATN 1010 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • LATN 2010 - Intermediate Classical Latin I

    4 Credit(s)

    This course incorporates the fundamental elements of Latin grammar while focusing on reading and understanding Latin texts.  It focuses on reading and translating Latin passages to approach questions of grammar, syntax, and style. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: LATN 1020 
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • LATN 2020 - Intermediate Classical Latin II

    4 Credit(s)

    Intermediate Latin II exposes students to a variety of Latin prose and poetry, enabling them to observe the variability of Latin styles and genres, identify rhetorical devices, grammatical features and issues of translation. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: LATN 2010 
    General Education Course: No

Library Media

  
  • LM 1010 - Information Literacy

    1 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the research process and methods for retrieving information. Focuses on developing information literacy skills, selecting relevant sources, and then evaluating, organizing, and citing the information. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Integrated Learning Knowledge Area Requirement
  
  • LM 2120 - Service Learning

    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its applications to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. This is a designated Service Learning course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 3100 - School Library Media Foundations

    1 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to the field of School Library Media. The course examines librarianship as a profession, the role of school librarians and their contributions to the curriculum, school library media standards, and foundational principles such as library advocacy, collaboration, and governing documents. This course will also provide an introduction to the Library Media endorsement program including information about earning hours towards the practicum course.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Library Media Endorsement Program
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • LM 3120 - Children’s Literature

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to the value of literature as a lifetime activity and its use in the classroom. Techniques such as book talks, storytelling, readers’ theatre, creative dramatics, choral reading, book discussions, writing, and art projects are explored. Available as a web course. (Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 3170 - Technology for Library Media Teachers

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to technologies appropriate for a school library program, with emphasis on technology which supports the teaching and learning process. Focuses on evaluation and selection of technologies, educational technology resources, and real-world technology applications in today’s library media center. Available as a web course. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: LM 3100  (can be concurrent)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 4160 - Library Computer & Reference Skills

    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to help students develop the skills and techniques to foster creative uses of media resources. Emphasis on searching on-line databases, using printed reference sources and creating a web page for Internet access to reference materials. Available as a web course. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: LM 3100  (can be concurrent)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 4190 - Managing a Media Center

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduce the role and function of the library media specialist. Emphasis on administration and organization of library media centers, systematic program planning, development and evaluation. Budgets, facilities management, personnel, and collection development will be explored. Available as an online course. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: LM 3100  (can be concurrent)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 4200 - Library Technical Services

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to descriptive cataloging, classification and subject analysis processing of print and non-print materials. Emphasis will be on the organization of information in a school library environment. Available as an online course. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: LM 3100  (can be concurrent)
    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 4210 - Research for Information Professionals

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to professional research methods in Library Science as they apply to increasing the knowledge-base, understanding issues and behaviors, and answering current questions in the discipline.  The basic research process from literature review through report writing will be addressed. (Fall, As Needed)

  
  • LM 4890 - Library Media Practicum

    1 to 2 Credit(s)

    The Library Media practicum involves student participation in a professionally supervised field experience (school, public, and/or academic setting). (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • LM 6100 - School Library Media Foundations

    1 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to the field of School Library Media. The course examines librarianship as a profession, the role of school librarians and their contributions to the curriculum, school library media standards, and foundational principles such as library advocacy, collaboration, and governing documents. This course will also provide an introduction to the Library Media endorsement program including information about earning hours towards the practicum course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Library Media Endorsement Program
  
  • LM 6160 - Library Computer & Reference Skills

    3 Credit(s)

    Designed to help students develop the skills and techniques to foster creative uses of media resources. Emphasis on searching on-line databases, using printed reference sources and creating a web page for Internet access to reference materials. Available as a Web course. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: LM 6100  (can be concurrent)
  
  • LM 6170 - Technology for Library Media Teachers

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to technologies appropriate for a school library program, with emphasis on technology which supports the teaching and learning process. Focuses on evaluations and selection of technologies, educational technology resources, and real-world technology applications in today’s library media center. Available as a web course. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: LM 6100  (can be concurrent)
  
  • LM 6180 - Utilization of Literature in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduces students to the value of literature as a lifetime activity and its use in the classroom. Techniques such as booktalks, storytelling, readers’ theatre, creative dramatics, choral reading, book discussions, writing, art projects, etc. are explored. Available as a web course. (Fall, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
 

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