Bethany College Schedule of Courses for 2009 Interterm

Academic Support

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
AS098 Preparation for Introduction to Algebra A 3.0 9:00-11:00AM -MTWRF- NELS 129 STAFF
  Course Description:   This course is designed to teach and review basic mathematics and algebra skills. Students should plan on spending a minimum of two hours a day outside of class time to stay on schedule. The curriculum is primarily delivered online, supported by on-campus tutors, and in-class paper/pencil unit tests.

AS101 Preparation for Intermediate Algebra A 2.0 9:00-11:00AM -MTWRF- NELS 129 Claassen,T
  Course Description:   This course is designed to teach and review basic mathematics and algebra skills. Students should plan on a minimum of two hours a day outside of class to stay on schedule.

AS102 Preparation for College Algebra A 2.0 9:00-11:00AM -MTWRF- NELS 129 Claassen,T
  Course Description:   This course is designed to teach and review basic mathematics and algebra skills. Students should plan on spending a minimum of one hour a day outside of class to stay on schedule.

Accounting

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
AC303 Cost Accounting A 4.0 8:30-11:30AM -M-W-F- SOSC 16 MohlerSpea
      1:00- 3:00PM -M-W-F- SOSC 16 MohlerSpea
  Course Description:   The principals, theory, and mechanics of determining, measuring, applying, and recording the various costs of producing and selling a unit of output for a specific order or for continuous process production. Preparation analysis, and interpretation of statements based upon cost data. Prerequisite: AC102

Art

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
AR171 Basic Web Design A 2.0 1:00- 3:00PM -MTWRF- NELS 128 Pogue, Ed
  Course Description:   This course will cover the world of electronic publishing on the "World Wide Web" (WWW). The student will be instructed on how to design for this new medium. Utilizing various software applications the student will learn to create fully functional WWW documents. Basic Hyper Text Markup-Language (HTML) and site management will also be covered.

AR396D Studio Concentration Drawing
     By-Arrangement A 1-4 TBD ------- Kay, M
  Course Description:   Intensive work in the studio area following specialization and beyond teh advanced levels. Studio concentration may be taken in one, two, three, or four semester hour segments. For art majors or by permission of Art Deparment Chair.

Business

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
BU260 Creative Selling A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- SOSC 14 Frost, D.
  Course Description:   An in-depth study of the art of selling, including the salesperson, customer behavior and techniques and procedures for effectiveness. The course will include readings, lectures, class demonstrations, case analysis, practice sales demonstrations and a product research report. No prerequisites. *Alternate year course.

BU381 Project Management A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 128 Gentine
  Course Description:   This course is designed to provide knowledge of Project Management principles and practices using the most prolific Project Management computer software available in business today. Knowledge and skills gained in this course will enable students to develop and polish their abilities to plan, organize, cost and manage projects, both large and small, to successful completion. College graduates entering the work force without knowledge of project management tools and techniques are at a significant disadvantage to those who have such knowledge. Preequistite: BU221 and BU240.

Chemistry

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
CH101 Introduction to Chemistry A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 208 Englund
  Course Description:   An inquiry into the important aspects of chemistry for those with limited educational background in chemistry.

Communication

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
CM201 Small Group Communication A 3.0 9:00-11:30AM -MTWRF- PRES 319 Isaacson,C
  Course Description:   Every group has a unique dynamic that is more than the sum of its individual members. In this course, students will explore how a group uses communication to develop its own dynamic and maintain group status. Students will also learn how groups use communication to address problems and achieve goals. We will cover a wide range of small groups, including e-mail discussion groups, families, and corporate teams. Students will explore research and theory on communication particular to small groups and will practice their own communication skills in a small group. Prerequisite: Completion of EN101 with a C average or higher. *Alternate year course.

Criminal Justice

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
CJ365 Forensic Science A 4.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 102 Berggren
  Course Description:   The student will study Forensic theories and practices including techniques of investigation. Topics include major criminalistic techniques that include physical evidence left at the scene of a crime, i.e. fingerprints, DNA, blood spatters and shoeprints and drug analysis. 3 hour lecture.

Education

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
ED200 Introduction to Teaching
     Classroom Experience A 2-3 TBD -MTWRF- Konzem, G. DEADLINE Oct. 15, 2008
  Course Description:   An exploratory opportunity in which one who is considering becoming a teacher works with a classroom teacher fulltime during the January Interterm. Prerequisites: ED100 and sophomore status or consent of the instructor.

ED346 Teaching Reading in the Content Area A 1.0 1:00- 2:40PM -M-W--- WLIB W030 Staff
  Course Description:   This course is designed to provide information about and practice in the teaching of reading in secondary (6-12) content area courses. Topics will include 1) strategies for developing vocabulary, concepts, and reading skills in specific subject areas; 2) textbook analysis and; 3) remedial and developmental reading. Prerequisites: Must apply to teacher education or consent of education department chair.

English

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
EN298 Special Topics in Literature:
     Victorian Humor A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 210 Lewis, L
  Course Description:   This course is designed to help students develop a critical understanding of how moving images produce meaning. The course looks at the language of moving pictures, which, unlike the linear sequence of speech and the written word, employs simultaneity of sensory perception. Through an intense study of films, this course explores the nature of moving images and how they are organized to create a whole. In order to best accomplish this task, the course will use various methods and theoretical approaches: asesthetic, formal, industrial, technical, social, historical, and political. By examing sounds and images, "The Art of the Moving Image" will explore how motion pictures tell stories that resonate in the culture. Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, EN101; or with permission of the instructor.

EN321 Creative Writing A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 202 Van Tassel
  Course Description:   An introductory course in the theory and practice of writing poetry and short fiction. Prerequisites: EN101 or equivalent and any literature course (or consent of the instructor). Alternate year course.

EN398 Special Topics in Literature:
     Victorian Humor A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 210 Lewis, L see EN298 for description
  Course Description:   See EN298 for Course Description. Requires additional written work for upper level credit.

Experience Based Educat

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
EB297 Experience Based Education A 1-4 TBD ------- Staff Apply in Career Service Office
  Course Description:   Experience Based Education (EBE) is comprised of non-classroom experiences, arranged, supervised, and evaluated in terms of educational objectives and outcomes. These experiences may serve several purposes for the student: personal development, career orientation and preparation, voluntary human service, extensions of general education, or specialized internships. EBE is taken on a pass/fail basis. Each EBE project must have a faculty sponsor. Consult with the Office of Career Services about the EBE program, deadlines and how to apply. -Variable Credit

EB397 Experience Based Education A 1-4 TBD ------- Staff Apply in Career Service Office
  Course Description:   See description for EB297. Must meet all requirements of EB297 and complete additional project, agreed upon by faculty sponsor and student.

Health/Phys Education

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
PE110 Community First Aid & Safety A 1.0 1:10- 2:50PM --T-R-- SGIB CLRM Seacat, M
  Course Description:   This is a first responder course designed to instruct in individual CPR and first aid care. Successful completion of the course can result in American Red Cross certification in both Community CPR and Community First Aid and Safety.

PE161 Sports Officiating A 3.0 9:30-12:00PM -MTWRF- HAHN 101 Mittelstea
  Course Description:   This course is designed for men and women who desire to learn the rules, techniques, and mechanics of officiating the sports of basketball, football, volleyball, baseball/softball, and soccer. The course will include observation of registered officials, lectures by officials and actual officiating experiences. The course is excellent preparation for students who desire to attempt to become certified by the state to officiate in the sports of basketball, football, volleyball, baseball/softball.

PE341 *Elem & Sec Rhythms A 3.0 9:30-12:00PM -MTWRF- SGIB CLRM Seacat, M
  Course Description:   A study of rhythmic activities appropriate for teaching in the elementary, middle level, and secondary curriculums. The student will both study and participate in these activities. The course will progress from basic fundamental rhythmic activities to higher level rhythmic activities such as rope jumping, tinikling, lummi sticks, parachute play, and creative rhythms. Other activities covered will be square dances, mixers, and group dances. *Alternate year course.

PE347 Adaptive PE Practicum A 1.0 TBD ------- Seacat, M
  Course Description:   This course is a practicum experience arranged by the instructor. The intent is to provide the student with the opportunity to gain limited experience working with special students in the public school setting. The cooperating teacher sets limits with regard to the amount of responsibility assumed by the students.

History

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
HI220 Latin America A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- SOSC 12 Kahler, B
  Course Description:   An introduction to the significant political, economic, diplomatic, military and social developments in Latin America from the ancient Indian civilizations to the crisis-ridden 1980s. Special emphasis is placed on twentieth-century Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Central America and their relations with the United States. *Alternate year course.

HI298A Special Topics in History:
     History Trip A 3.0 TBD ------- Brezina
  Course Description:   A plan is underway for a history trip to either continental Europe (France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Italy) or China. Further information such as general itinerary, cost, etc. will be sent to all students via BC email by early May 2008. Please enroll students in HI298A. If there is not a sufficient enrollment then HI298B, "History of Wars" will be offered. Students will enroll in HI298B during the fall 2008 semester.

HI298B Special Topics in History:
     History of Wars A 3.0 TBD ------- Brezina
  Course Description:   This course introduces students to the role of military power as a major factor in history. They will trace the origins and the evolution of wars from the past to the present. The objectives of this course are to impart an understanding of the war as a significant phenomenon in human history. (Offered only if HI298A "History Trip" is cancelled.)

HI398A Special Topics in History:
     History Trip A 3.0 TBD ------- Brezina
  Course Description:   See course description for HI298B.

HI398B Special Topics in History:
     History of Wars A 3.0 TBD ------- Brezina
  Course Description:   Please see course description for HI298B.

Ministry

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
MN305 Youth & Family Ministry A 3.0 TBD ------- Staff
  Course Description:   This course weaves together academic study coupled with adventure experience in a Christian communal context. The class employs a practical theological approach drawing on scripture, early church experience, Luther and contemporary social and behavioral research and considers a congregation wide model for youth and family ministry. Students assess vocation and explore, through communal and personally transformative, spiritual practices and worship, their gifts and interest in youth, family and congregational ministry. It stimulates and integrates multiple teaching and learning styles. There is a fee for this course, in addition to regular Bethany tuition.

Music

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
MU208 Interterm Musical Theatre A 1-3 8:00- 4:00PM -MTWRF- BURN STG LeGault
Mahraun, D
  Course Description:   The class will build and present a production of a play. The course will be configured according to specific production circumstances ranging from ensemble production (one section) to musical theatre production (acting section, technical section and music section). The student will be introduced to, or develop skills in, the various theatre crafts. Level of course will be assigned according to the difficulty of production responsibilities. "Into the Woods" (Musical), "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (Musical), and "Jesus Christ, Superstar" (Musical) have been recent Interterm Theatre Productions. The play is usually presented during the first weekend of spring semester (Recurring Interterm Course).

MU308 Interterm Musical Theatre A 1-3 8:00- 4:00PM -MTWRF- BURN STG LeGault
Mahraun, D
  Course Description:   The class will build, rehearse and present a production of a play. The course will be configured according to specific production circumstances ranging from ensemble production (one section) to musical theatre production (acting secton, technical section and music section). The student will be introduced to, or develop skills in, the various theatre crafts. Level of course will be assigned according to difficulty of production responsibilities. "Into The Woods" (Musical), "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (Musical), and "Jesus Christ, Superstar" (Musical) have been recent Interterm Theatre Productions. The play is usually presented during the first weekend of spring semester (Recurring Interterm Course).

Philosophy

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
PL298 Special Topics in Philosophy A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- WLIB W065 Yorton, B
  Course Description:   An advanced course focusing on an ethical, epistemological, or metaphysical issue of interest. Since the content of the course will vary, students may repeat the course with the consent of the instructor. This course explores the devotional writings of Soren Kierkegaard, renowned Danish philosopher, existentialist, literary figure, social critic, and religious writer. These moving works were written with the expressed intention of the moral and spiritual edification ("uplifting") of his reader. They present major themes of his thought with a prayerful attitude and within the framework of scriptural and theological meditation. Yet they also retain his subtle humor, profound sense of irony, and propensity to "wound from behind." Thus, our careful study of these works will not only introduce many of Kierkegaard's important and widely influential philosophical themes, but also pose deep spiritual challenges, providing an opportunity for encouragement and edification in the quest for an authentic Christian existence.

PL398 Special Topics in Philosophy
     Devotional Wrks of Kierkegaard A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- WLIB W065 Yorton, B
  Course Description:   See course description for PL298.

Political Science

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
PS315 Legal Issues in Sports A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -M-W-F- SOSC 17 STAFF
      8:30-12:00PM --T-R-- SOSC 17 STAFF
  Course Description:   This course is designed to introduce students to the legal doctrines, major statutes, standards, and case law that establish legal principles, responsibilities, rights, and controls related to the law of sport. Prerequisites: None, however PS101 is strongly recommended.

Psychology

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
PY201 Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- SOSC 15 Ahlseen, M
  Course Description:   This course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. See course catalog for more details. Prerequisites: minimum sophomore status; Math ACT score of 20, or minimum grade "C" in MA101 or a college level math course. Permission of instructor may be granted in special circumstances.

Religion

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
RL100 Christianity in Its Global Context A 4.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- SOSC 10 Staff
  Course Description:   An introduction to major themes in the Bible, the interpretation of these themes in classical Christian theology, the application of these themes to contemporary issues, and the relationship between Christianity and other religions and ideologies in the modern world. It is a foundation course for 300-level religion offerings.

Science

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
SC365 Forensic Science A 4.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- NELS 102 Berggren
  Course Description:   The student will study Forensic theories and practices including techniques of investigation. Topics include major criminalistic techniques that include physical evidence left at the scene of a crime, i.e. fingerprints, DNA, blood spatters and shoeprints and drug analysis. 3 hour lecture.

Social Work

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
SW305 Child Welfare A 3.0 8:30-11:30AM -MTWRF- SOSC 13 Presley, M
  Course Description:   this is an upper level elective course that builds on basic understandings of children learned in social work or other disciplines. It will cover a range of services and issues in the child welfare field, (i.e. Abuse and neglect, mental illness in children, foster care, the juvenile court system, etc.). A wide variety of approaches will be used in the class: lecture, guest speakers, films, discussion, and individual and group projects. Prerequisites: SO101 or PY101. Alternate year course.

Sociology

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
SO250 Chicago Center A 3.0 TBD ------- Schierling
  Course Description:   An institutional affiliation by Bethany College with the Chicago Center (CC) has been established; Bethany students may enroll for Chicago Center credit during regular semesters, Interterm and summer sessions. By special arrangement Bethany students can do student teaching and social work practicum in Chicago through the (CC). An Interterm course involves students in three weeks of living and learing at the center. See course catalog for additional information.

SO350 Chicago Center A 3.0 TBD ------- Schierling
  Course Description:   An institutional affiliation by Bethany College with the Chicago Center (CC) has been established; Bethany students may enroll for Chicago Urban Life Center credit during regular semesters, Interterm and summer sessions. By special arrangement Bethany students can do student teaching and social work practicum in Chicago through the (CC). An Interterm course involves students in three weeks of living and learning at the Center. See course catalog for additional information.

Special Education

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
SE220 Field Exp in Services for Students with Special Needs A 1.0 TBD ------- Staff ACCK Course by arrangement
App deadline 1st Fri of Dec
  Course Description:   An early field placement for directed observation of special education teachers working with elementary - or secondary - level students with mild/moderate disabilities. Fall, Spring, Interterm.

Theatre

Course Sec Hours Schedule Days Room Instructor Notes
TH215 Interterm Musical Theatre A 1-3 8:00- 4:00PM -MTWRF- BURN LeGault
Mahraun, D
  Course Description:   The class will build, rehearse and present a production of the musical Godspell. The course will be configured according to specific production circumstances ranging from ensemble production (one section) to musical theatre production (acting section, technical section and music section). The student will be introduced to or develop skills in the various theatre crafts. Level of course will be assigned according to difficulty of production responsibilities. In the Woods (Musical), a Funny thing Happened on teh Way to the Forum (Musical), and Jesus Christ Superstart (Musical) have been recent Interterm Theatre Productions. The play is usually presented during the first weekend of spring semester. (Recurring Interterm Course).

TH315 Interterm Musical Theatre A 1-3 8:00- 4:00PM -MTWRF- BURN LeGault
Mahraun, D
  Course Description:   See description for TH215.