[4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program or permission of instructor. Faculty-supervised independent study in one area of student’s interest. May be repeated up to 16 credit hours. .
[3 credit(s)] Prereq: BUS/OSM 201 or equivalent. This course provides an introduction to the field of business analytics, which has been defined as the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Building upon the general knowledge base of basic business statistics acquired in OSM 201, applications of advanced statistical methodology are presented; including statistical methods for rates and proportions, statistical methods for population variances, experimental design and the analysis of variance, the development and validation of multiple regression models, regression model-building, and times series analysis and forecasting. The application of selected advanced statistical techniques to business making situations is illustrated through the extensive use of Excel. Students actively participate in the delivery of this course through case and project presentations.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 201. Introduction to the design and management of manufacturing and service operations. Students will learn to recognize the basic tradeoffs associated with operations management decisions, to identify and quantify operating characteristics of different manufacturing and service systems, and to apply a variety of tools and techniques used by operations managers. Topics include product and service design, quality management and control, capacity planning, location decisions, facilities layout, supply chain management , JIT, and lean operations.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OSM 311. This course covers quantitative models commonly used in business and industries. Topics include transportation, assignment, and transshipment problems; network models; waiting line models; decision analysis. Examples of business applications will be used to establish the relevancy of the models. Cross-listed with CIS 312.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. Various problems related to the handling and storing of materials in different stages of production will be discussed. Topics include purchasing, inventory models in deterministic and probabilistic situations, material requirements planning, material handling and transportation, and distribution inventory management. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques will be discussed. Examples will be drawn from business situations.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. This course deals with the flow of goods and services through a distribution channel from supplier to the ultimate customer. Topics covered include history of supply chain management, efficient vs. responsive supply chain; network design; coordination with 3PL and 4PL companies; intermodal systems; cross-docking; vendor managed inventories and warehousing; demand management and bullwhip effect.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Planning, scheduling, and controlling of activities related to the production of goods are examined. Topics include manufacturing planning and control, short-term forecasting systems, demand management and order servicing, sales and operations planning (SOP), master production scheduling (MPS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), and distribution requirements planning (DRP).
[3 credit(s)] This course studies material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP) in the manufacturing environment. MRP uses master production schedule (MPS), bills of material (BOM), inventory data, and other planning factors to derive a schedule of planned purchase and factory orders to fulfill the MPS requirements. CRP considers the output of MRP and existing orders already in process to identify and help correct capacity shortfalls or imbalances.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Examines classic and current issues in operations management using case studies. Provides extensive usage of Excel Software in decision making. Case study topics include supply chain management, e-commerce, JIT, enterprise resource planning, service operations management, customer service, purchasing, quality control, human resource management, and strategy.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. An overview of supply chain strategies and performance metrics that relate to supply chain distribution and risk management, global supply chain management, and sustainable supply chain management.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. The primary focus of this course is to present techniques which are intended to synchronize and streamline the business processes where the non-value added activities and waste are the targets of the six sigma techniques. Topics include value stream mapping, 5S, set-up time reduction, six sigma, maintaining and improving equipment, small lot production, and level scheduling in pull production.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the development and implementation of operations strategy in manufacturing and service settings, and the interface and integration of this strategy with other functional areas such as marketing, finance, etc. Topics include strategic perspectives on the design and introduction of new products and services, competitiveness, capacity, quality, choice of process and technology, productivity management and supply network relationships.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the design, control, planning, and evaluation of service systems, including service aspects of manufacturing firms. Topics include the strategy of designing and implementing service systems, measurement and improvement of their quality and productivity, and the roles of supply chain management, demand management and technology. Students will use quantitative tools to analyze service systems in order to measure and improve their performance, and apply these concepts and tools in the analysis of cases.
OSM 422 - Project Management for Business and Technology
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM Department chair. Designed to teach students how to design, implement and control “business” and “technical” projects. Students will be exposed to projects in product development, marketing, process improvement, and engineering projects to learn the differences and similarities in managing them as well as the human side of project management. The course coverage is intended for advanced undergraduate students and it is designed to help them get started as project managers. The course coverage also prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam. Microsoft Project package will be used during lab hours.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of Department chair. This course is designed to introduce the student to the transportation activities in supply chain systems. Specifically the transportation providers such as motor carriers, railroads, and intermodal services are covered, as well as the rules and regulations under which they operate. Ocean freight issues, the role of port authorities, cost and pricing strategies, and dealings with third party logistic providers are also covered, to illustrate the impact that transportation has on the global sales of goods and on international business.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. Introduces students to the advantages and pitfalls of managing productive systems outside the US. Study of multinational manufacturers and the effects of culture, language, politics, and trade agreements on global supply chain performance through case studies. Topics include history of international trade, operations in global business strategy, improving global supply chain performance, Japanese tier system for outsourcing, global quality standards, and global service operations.
OSM 427 - Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. In this course students will become familiar with the basics of sourcing strategies, purchasing activities, and supplier relationships in supply chain networks. The emphasis is on the coverage of total supply processes that result in purchasing savings. Other concepts included are: the types of purchasing; use of electronic communication and online auctions in purchasing; global purchasing; identification of suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; and supply law and ethics.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course presents the principal applications of sample surveys, survey design, criteria of a good sample design, and characteristics of simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. Case studies are used where appropriate to illustrate applications of survey sampling. This course also explains how to plan an experiment so that appropriate data can be collected and analyzed and a reliable conclusion can be drawn. Strong emphasis will be placed on the application of SAS software to actual data.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course presents practical applications of statistical methods by using SAS software. The emphasis is on giving students experience in solving business problems using appropriate statistical methods. The SAS topics to be covered include creating SAS data set, using SAS procedure, summarizing data, and interpreting outputs. Case studies and projects, with SAS applications, are used to show the application of statistical methods to business problems.
OSM 434 - Multivariate Business Analytics using SAS
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. Develops applications of multivariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis and structural equation modeling. SAS computer program for the various multivariate methods is used extensively. The emphasis is on the analysis of actual data from applied business data and case studies.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. A critical study of the forecasting methods available for use in business and nonbusiness organizations. The emphasis is on developing the ability to use regression and time series methods. An evaluation of forecasting techniques is also presented, including evaluation of accuracy, techniques for improving accuracy, and analysis of the appropriateness of each model. In addition, a number of statistical and forecasting software packages are demonstrated. This will enable the student to complete a series of forecasting projects that are required as part of the course.
OSM 438 - International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a specifically arranged international field experience in supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong. Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony, etc. In addition, students will be exposed to the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is essential for the success of their systems. Social events will be arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities to experience the culture.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM Department Chair. Students learn how to manage and foster innovation from a general manager’s perspective. Topics covered include models describing the types of innovation, differences between incremental and radical innovation, protection of intellectual property, fostering creativity, and new product development processes, such as Stage-Gate.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. This course covers the core principles of the management of quality in the production of goods and services. Statistical quality control techniques are used in the implementation of these principles. Topics include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans, process capability, and ISO 9000. Applicable computer software is used to implement the techniques.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course covers the application of simulation and animation techniques to queuing systems using personal computers. Included are more complex systems such as those encountered in production, inventory, and service systems. The use of simulation software will be an integral part of the course.
OSM 490 - Professional Internship in Operations & Supply Chain Management
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Permission of department chair required; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Requires professional operations and supply chain management work experience in an organizational environment that extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Department chair approval. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Department chair approval. Explores current issues or special topics in operations and supply chain management. Topics and course requirements will be announced by the department.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approval before registration. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments.
[3 credit(s)] Requires the honors student to conduct an original research in supply chain management or business statistics under the supervision of an OSM faculty member. The thesis will be submitted as a written report.
[3 credit(s)] An introduction to logical concepts and principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, including validity, soundness, and symbolic representation of arguments. Focuses on building the skills involved in analyzing, evaluating and constructing arguments of various types. Includes a discussion of logical fallacies. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts and principles to contexts and examples expressed in the language of daily life and public discourse.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Open only to freshmen and sophomores, or by written permission of department chair. An elementary survey of leading themes, thinkers, movements, branches, and problems in Western philosophy.
[3 credit(s)] A critical examination of views regarding whether life has meaning, what it means for life to have meaning, and what a meaningful life consists in.
[3 credit(s)] Traces the development of fundamental themes, problems, and ideas in the Western philosophical tradition via readings drawn from the tradition’s leading historical figures.
[3 credit(s)] An introductory survey of philosophical approaches to moral problems. Emphasis will be on theories about how we ought to act and about goals, rights and responsibilities appropriate to human beings. Current moral issues are analyzed and discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Only students in the Honors Program are eligible to enroll. Course will examine different conceptions of nature, and different theories about the relationship of humans to their natural environment, that have shaped historically important moral theories as well as from contemporary philosophical writings in the area of environmental ethics and works of literature. Questions addressed will include: What are rights? Who/what should have them? What kinds of things, if any, are intrinsically valuable? What responsibilities do we have to future generations?
[3 credit(s)] An examination of the social impact of technology and its relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The case study method will be used: sources will include the history of science and technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered may include whistle blowing; and environmental, safety, and privacy issues.
PHL 220 - Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction
[3 credit(s)] This course introduces perennial philosophical problems and concepts through readings from great works of Western philosophy and classical works of fantasy and science fiction. Philosophical problems to be discussed include: the nature of reality, space and time; questions about knowledge; and alternative views of the good life and the good society.
Course surveys utopian and dystopian visions from ancient times to the present, focusing on the relation between human nature and the structure of society.
[3 credit(s)] An introduction to major ethical theories and the principles of bioethics. This knowledge will be applied to the analysis of ethical problems that arise in clinical practice.
[3 credit(s)] An examination of major African-American philosophers, with an emphasis on their views about the nature of race and racism and about appropriate responses to racism. The course will explore the philosophical roots of these themes, with special attention to the influences from the history of philosophy, including Marxism, American pragmatism, and existentialism.
[3 credit(s)] This course introduces students to the rich philosophical traditions of the non-western world. Emphasis is on non-contemporary traditions of metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy and logic.
[3 credit(s)] An examination of the beginnings of Western philosophic thought from Thales through the Hellenistic period, with extensive consideration of Plato and Aristotle.
[3 credit(s)] A continuation of the examination of Western philosophic thought up to the 19th century, including Continental Rationalism (Descartes, Leibnitz, Spinoza, and Kant) and British Empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
[3 credit(s)] An introduction to ethics through the study of the history of ethics. This course traces the development of fundamental themes and problems of ethics in the Western philosophical tradition through readings drawn from leading philosophers.
[3 credit(s)] Students will read excerpts from original texts of moral theorists, e.g. Aristotle in order to be able to identify, use and critique some major ethical theoretical approaches, e.g., a deontological approach. These studies will form important background knowledge to be put to use in the analysis of issues in environmental ethics. Classic and contemporary works in environmental ethics will be examined in order to enrich our knowledge of the ongoing debates and the developing agenda of the subject, noting the growing importance for social decision-making.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of art and aesthetic experience, including personal, social and political significance. Issues explored may include artistic concepts pertaining to form and content, representation and expression, meaning and truth, critical interpretation and evaluation
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the relations between various philosophical systems and historical religions; theories of faith and knowledge, including a discussion of proofs for the existence of God.
[3 credit(s)] A course in elementary symbolic (or mathematical) logic, including propositional (or sentential) logic, and predicate logic (or quantification theory). Required for philosophy majors.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. The meaning and role of law in human life and contemporary society, with reference to social and political problems.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor. An examination of the assumptions and methodology of scientific explanation and its philosophic implications.
[3 credit(s)] An examination of classical and contemporary views on the nature of woman; the variety of response within the feminist movement to the situation of women in modern society; emphasis is placed on discovery of underlying philosophical presuppositions concerning human nature, human good, equality, masculinity, and femininity. Discussion of these underlying philosophical presuppositions will likely include critiques of canonical views and alternate theories developed by feminist philosophers.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of some of the key movements in recent continental thought. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Foucault, Gadamer, Levinas.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. This course is a survey of competing 19th-century world views and methodologies. Excerpts from the works of philosophers such as Mill, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche will be examined, and the relevance of their views to 20th-century philosophy will be explored.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the philosophical origins of traditional grammar and of transformational grammar; pertinent insights by thinkers, including Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Katz; special attention to the tenability of claims made by transformational grammarians from the viewpoint of philosophical consistency.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentrated study of the writings of outstanding philosophers (normally no more than one or two philosophers in any one offering). Usually offered every semester. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Study of a particular philosophical movement and its assumptions, methods, and implications. This course is repeatable.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in Philosophy. An examination of the assumptions, methods, and content of major theories of ethics, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches.
PHL 432 - 20th Century Philosophy: The Analytic Tradition
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHL 131 plus another Philosophy course numbered higher than 260. Study of the development of analytic philosophy in the 20th century. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Frege, Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Austin, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson.
[3 credit(s)] An examination of ethical systems and forms of argumentation as they bear upon case studies in bioethics. Dominant ethical theories will be studied and critiqued, especially from the standpoint of application. Reasoning at the levels of principles, rules, and particular judgments will be distinguished; and the relevance of institutional practices, roles, and particular circumstances will be analyzed. This course is typically offered online.
[3 credit(s)] The course will focus on moral problems which arise in the day-to-day practice of health-care professionals, administrators, and researchers within the framework of existing institutions, social policies, and laws. It will include readings on controversial moral issues in clinical ethics and apply forms and strategies of moral reasoning to selected cases. This course is typically offered online.
[3 credit(s)] Policy issues in bioethics reviews the role of governments in developing and implementing health-care policies. Readings and discussion will cover such topics as surrogacy, transplantation, problems of financing, the allocation of resources, and experimentation. This course is typically offered online.
[3 credit(s)] Students will learn rudimentary legal research skills, the structure of the American legal system, and constitutional foundations of health-care law as applied to some classical and contemporary legal issues which may include death and dying, transplantation, genetic and reproductive law, human subjects research, and employee testing for drug use. This course is typically offered online.
[3 credit(s)] This course explores some of the issues surrounding human reproduction including abortion, contraception, the medicalization of birth, the autonomy of pregnant women, and a variety of issues surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. An overview of the main controversies related to these topics, as well as more in-depth analysis of specific controversies, is provided. Students develop skills to analyze these ethical issues and effectively articulate their own position. No prerequisites. This course is typically offered online.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An investigation into classical and contemporary accounts of the concepts of person and action. Issues such as the mind-body problem and the problem of other minds will be discussed.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. The logic of social and political institutions. A philosophical examination of the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights and political obligation. Philosophers studied may include historical figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Hurne, Kant, Marx and Mill as well as contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Dworkin Okin and Young.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of theories concerning the nature and extent of knowledge.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of the problems concerning the nature of reality.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Open only to students who have taken 20 or more hours of philosophy in previous semesters including at least two courses higher than 260, or by permission of instructor. Topic will vary. Course focuses on building analytical, research and writing skills in philosophy. Required for Philosophy majors. This course is repeatable for a total of six credit hours. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Philosophy.
[4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Application for permission to register for PHL 496 must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to the enrollment in the course. Course is closed to freshmen and non degree student. Exhaustive research on a philosophic problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. May be repeated for credit.
PE 130 - Introduction to Basic Physical Conditioning
[1 credit(s)] Requires Instructor Approval to register. Introduction to the basics of physical conditioning and its benefits. Modeled on the U.S. Army method of increasingly challenging exercises to build aerobic skills and endurance leading to enhanced physical fitness. Principal aspects of stretching, conditioning, and recovery. Also,cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, weight control, and stress control.
PED 200 - Foundations Of Sport, Exercise, & Movement
[2 credit(s)] Examination of the disciplines, professions, and careers relating to physical education and sport, including the historical perspective, as well as current issues and problems that influence philosophical, psychological, and physiological aspects of sport and activity participation.
PED 205 - Introduction To Sports Management & Exercise Science
[3 credit(s)] Provides an overview of the sport management and exercise science disciplines and related organizations. Acquaints students with job and networking opportunities in the profession
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
PED 215 - Lacrosse, Field Hockey, & Touch Football
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
PED 216 - Pickleball,Racquetball,Team Handball,Broomball, & Floor Hockey
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.
[1 credit(s)] Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities.
[1 credit(s)] Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities.
[2 credit(s)] The student will have the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills necessary for tumbling activities, pyramid building, couple stunts, and select pieces of apparatus work. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Attention will be paid to safety, skill analysis, class management, and assessment.
[1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Red Cross Level 4, Learn to Swim Proficiency. Analysis of aquatic skills, methods and strategies of instruction, progressions, classroom management in aquatic settings, and evaluation.
[2 credit(s)] This course is open to all CSU students but specifically designed for the K-12 physical educator or activity specialist in recreation or corporate fitness. The Course consists of a series of activities including: hiking and backpacking, camping, mountain biking, and kayaking. The entire class will be taught outdoors and on a variety of outdoor locations. Participants should expect to meet on location at 8:00 am on each of the designed Saturday mornings. Course is intended to introduce participants to basic skills and practices in backpacking, mountain biking and kayaking. Overnight camping skills will be learned and practiced each weekend. No experience is necessary.
[2 credit(s)] Instruction leading to Red Cross adapted aquatics certification. Emphasis on instructing adapted physical education through the medium of water; methods of organizing, administering, and implementing a program for the handicapped.
PED 301 - Early Childhood/Middle Childhood Physical Education
[3 credit(s)] The course will include movement and skill concepts necessary to successfully implement and teach in the preK-6 setting. Major emphasis will be given to developmentally appropriate games, sports, and activities for each grade. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to practice skills and activities learned both in lab and field settings. Attention will be given to the organization, management, and assessment of students in this age group. A wide variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments will be explored and practiced.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PED 301. Development of teaching strategies and styles necessary for the implementation of team, individual, and contemporary (requiring minimum skill acquisition for success) activities from 6th grade through adulthood. Emphasis will be placed on practical teaching concerns, such as skills needed for class control and activity adaptation for special populations as well as sensitivity to the diversity in our classrooms. Special attention will be given to the full inclusion of all children regardless of physical skill, physical or mental disabilities, or environmental limitations of facilities. Course includes a lab assignment which will provide the student with an opportunity to practice teaching in a PES activity course.
[3 credit(s)] Course focuses on instructional methods for safe and effective group exercise programs using a variety of formats. Field experiences (14 hours) in critiquing and teaching group exercise classes is required. This course is designed to prepare students for the Group Exercise Instructor certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
PED 316 - Health And Physical Education For Classroom Teachers
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: HED 210 or equivalent. Introduction to creative and innovative methods needed to implement and integrate school health and physical education by classroom teachers. Topics are community resources, content, curricula, technology, and teaching strategies. Includes an outside service learning experience.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: BIO 266, BIO 267. Study of the scientific basis of human movement and the implements used in activity. The biomechanics of physical activity is reviewed and movement is analyzed. The musculoskeletal system is studied and application is made to posture, locomotion, and selected physical-activity skills. The application of biomechanics and anatomy is emphasized during instructional activities and laboratories.
[2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: BIO 268, BIO 269; must have at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, to be eligible for this course; PED 325 must be taken concurrently. Designed for the evaluation and development of personal physical fitness. Hands-on fitness evaluation and exercise prescription for the healthy and cardiac patient are discussed with emphasis on risk factor reduction. This course must be taken with PED 325 and is designed for physical-education majors only.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: BIO 268, BIO 269. Study of the physiological function during physical activity and the effects of exercise-training programs. The functional basis for physical activity and fitness, including metabolic energy sources, cardiorespiratory function, muscle contraction, temperature regulation, and gender comparisons are studied. Laboratory activities focus on the application and measurement of physiological function during exercise. This course must be taken with PED 324 and is designed for physical education majors only.
PED 328 - Legal & Administrative Aspects of Physical Education
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. Provides an overview of legal/administrative aspects of physical education and sport including negligence, intentional torts, contracts, Americans with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and appropriate components of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Administration will include not-for-profit business organizations and the role of the school/facility in finance and planning.
[3 credit(s)] Prerequisite Must have at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, to be eligible for this course. Introductory course in motor learning and motor development; emphasis on utilizing basic knowledge of the developmental and learning processes for more effective understanding as to why and how children and adults learn and perform motor skills.