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Course Descriptions 175
HIST 476 Modern Britain, 1603-present (3-0-3), fall, odd years.
A survey of social, political and cultural history of Modern Britain 1603
to present. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 100-299 history.
HIST 477/577 Third Reich (3-0-3), on demand. Examination of
Germany under Hitler and National Socialism, the roots of Nazism in
German history, the tragedy of the Weimar Republic, Nazism in social
practice, the Second World War. Prerequisite: junior standing or
completion of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 478/578 Latin American Colonial Experience (3-0-3), fall,
even years. Formation of the Latin American cultures, beginning
with pre-Columbian civilizations and their merger with those of
Spain and Portugal, and progressing through eventual revolution.
A writing-intensive course. Prerequisite: junior standing or
completion of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 4791/579 Latin American Modern Era (3-0-3), spring, odd years.
A survey of Latin American peoples and nations, stressing significant
cultural, political, and economic developments since independence.
Prerequisite: junior standing or completion of 6 hours of lower
level history.
HIST 480/580 Texas History (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. The history
of Texas from prehistoric times to the present. Prerequisite: junior
standing or completion of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 481/581 Colonial America (3-0-3), spring, odd years. Surveys
the exploration of the new world, the founding of colonies in North
America, westward expansion, Indian relations, and the role of
religion, 1600-1763. Prerequisite: junior standing or completion of
6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 482/582 The American South (3-0-3), spring, even years.
An examination of the social, religious, and political evolution of
the American South from the colonial era to the modern period.
A writing-intensive course. Prerequisite: junior standing or
completion of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 483/583 The American West (3-0-3), fall, even years. The
advance of the American West from colonial times through the
first half of the 20th century. Prerequisite: junior standing or
completion of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 484/584 The Civil War (3-0-3), spring, odd years. The advance
of the American west from colonial times through the first half of the
20th century. Prerequisite: junior standing or completion of 6 hours
of 100-299 history.
HIST 485/585 Russia (3-0-3), fall, odd years. Russian history from
Kievan times to the present, with special emphasis on the Soviet Union
and Communist ideology. Prerequisite: junior standing or completion
of 6 hours of lower level history.
HIST 490 Mexico: Growth and Culture (3-0-3), fall, odd years.
Major facets of the Mexican experience, with emphasis on the
personalities and institutions that have shaped contemporary
Mexico. Prerequisite: junior standing or completion of 6 hours
of lower level history.
HIST 495/595 Far East in Modern Times (3-0-3), spring, even years.
The uniqueness of Asian backgrounds and experiences, with attention
to American and European relations with the Orient. Prerequisite:
junior standing or completion of 6 hours of 100-299 history.
HIST 496 History for Teachers (3-0-3), fall. Analyzes significant
people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present by
integrating American, European, and non-Western history into a
unified whole. Prerequisites: HIST 117, 118, 221, 222, 480; six
additional hours of upper-level history. This course is for teacher
certification only. It does not fulfill University or Degree Core
requirements nor does it fulfill U.S. or non-U.S. history requirements
for the B.A. in history
HIST 681 Problems in American History (3-0-3). A topical seminar
in American history.
HIST 699 Master's Thesis (0-0-6).* May be repeated.HUMAN COMMUNICATION (SEE COMS - COMMUNICATION)
HUM - HUMANITIES
College of Special Studies
HUM 222 Western Heritage in England (6-0-6), fall, spring. A study
integrating British literature (emphasizing but not limited to coverage
of the 18th century to the present) and the social, economics, religious,
political and aesthetic activities of western civilization from 1660 to
the present. Will satisfy the same core requirements as HIST 118 and
ENGL 222. Course is offered only at the Study Abroad program in
England. Students who receive credit for HUM 222 may not receive
credit for HIST 118 and ENGL 222. Travel required.
HUM 240 Special Topics (3-0-3), on demand. Used as "on site"
topics in Study Abroad program only.
INTERIOR DESIGN (SEE DSGN - DESIGN)
INTS - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Department of Foreign Languages (CAS)
INTS 240 Special Topics (3-0-3), on demand. Used as "on site"
topics in Study Abroad program only.
INTS 241 Special Topics: Global Studies Series (1-0-1),* fall, spring.
One-hour credit courses that vary each semester including courses
over specific countries, as well as topics of a global nature. May be
repeated as content varies. For students planning to study abroad.
INTS 499 International Studies Seminar (3-0-3), spring. In
seminar discussions, a comprehensive integration of various
disciplines of the international studies program and a senior
project, individually designed in co-operation with the instructor.
A writing-intensive course.
ISQS - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES
Department of Management Sciences (COBA)
ISQS 322 Business Statistics (3-1-3), fall, spring. Survey of methods
of collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of business
information. Includes methods of sampling, uses of averages,
construction of graphs, index numbers, probability, distributions,
hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square, and correlation
and regression analysis. Laboratory graded and credited with course.
Prerequisite: MATH 130.
ISQS 324 Management Information Systems (3-2-3), fall, spring.
A comprehensive study of organizational needs for information and
an introduction to the integrated management information system.
Information is studied as an organizational resource. The creation
and distribution of managerial and accounting information and the
management of that resource are stressed. Operational, tactical and
strategic information systems are analyzed. Laboratory graded and
credited with course. Prerequisites: MGMT 120, ACCT 210, both with
a grade of "C" or better. Same as ACCT 324.
ISQS 524 Management Information Systems (3-0-3), on demand.
Organizational needs for information and an introduction to the
integrated management information system. Information is studied
as an organizational resource. The creation and distribution of
information and the management of the information resource are
stressed. Operational, tactical and strategic information systems are
analyzed. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
JMC - JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (CAS)
JMC 100 Media Issues (3-0-3), fall, spring. An introduction to
media, examining their impact on society and individuals.
JMC 102 Creating Media Messages (3-0-3), fall, spring. The
understanding and practice of writing messages for mass media,
focusing on the purpose, design, format, and audiences of writtenmedia messages, and an introduction to critical thinking.
Prerequisites: GPS proficiency as defined in departmental
requirements.
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