Bethany College Schedule of Courses for 2009 Summer

as of 04/11/2008
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  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Economics
  3. Education
  4. English
  5. Experience Based Educat
  6. General
  7. Geography
  8. Health/Phys Education
  9. History
  10. Psychology
  11. Religion

Bethany College Schedule of Courses for 2009 Summer

Bethany College Schedule of Courses for 2009 Summer

Criminal Justice

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
CJ397     Criminal Justice Practicum
                     A   12.0           TBA                          STAFF
Description: Planned group observation in selected criminal justice agencies 
             representing
             the major components of police, courts, and corrections.
                                                                                



Economics

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
EC111     Principles Macroeconomics
                     A    3.0       8:30-12:00PM -MTWRF-  SOSC 10    Ahlseen, M
                                                 Class starts May 21 and ends
                                                 June 9.
Description: A study of the performance of the American economy.  Includes an 
             examination
             of national income determination, the money and banking system, and
             the
             application of economic principles to the problems of achieving 
             full
             employment, price stability, economic growth and a favorable 
             balance of
             payments.  Some study of economic development and economic systems.



Education

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
ED348     Teaching in the Middle School
                     A    3.0           TBA      -------             Holmquist
Description: A course designed to develop a philosophic understanding of middle 
             level
             education. The course focus is on the nature of early adolescent 
             development
             and the impact these special needs make upon schooling. 
             Organizational
             patterns for middle level schools, teaching strategies for 
             different
             learning styles, and multifunctional roles of the teacher are a few
             of the
             topics included in the course.  Includes practicum in public 
             schools.
             Prerequisite: Must apply to teacher education or consent of 
             education
             department chair.
                                                                                


ED355     Educational Psychology
                     A    3.0       8:30-12:00PM ---W---  WLIB W030  Lowers, M
Description: A course designed to help the student apply psychology to teaching.
             Major
             units of the course include learning, motivation, evaluation and 
             classroom
             control.  The course attempts to provide the student with as many 
             options as
             possible for dealing with typical classroom concerns.  
             Prerequisite: PY205 or
             consent of the instructor.  Must apply to teacher education or 
             consent of
             education department chair.
                                                                                



English

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
EN101     Thinking And Writing
                     A    4.0       1:00- 4:10PM -MTWRF-  SOSC 11    Monder,E
Description: The development of expository and argumentative writing skills 
             through the
             processes of effective reading, clear thinking, organization, and
             expression, with appropriate emphasis on grammar and mechanics.
             Prerequisites: 2.50 grade point average in high school language 
             arts courses
             (grades 10/11/12) and  an English Usage Score of 18 on the Enhanced
             ACT
             (English score of 15 on the older version of the ACT.) Students who
             do not
             have this prerequisite will be required to complete AS003 Writing 
             Skills
             prior to enrolling in EN101.
                                                                                



Experience Based Educat

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
EB297     Experience Based Education
                     A    1-6           TBA      -------             Schierling
                                                 Apply at Career Service Office
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           TBA      -------             Schierling
                                                 Apply at Career Service Office
Description: See description for EB297. Must meet all requirements of EB297 and 
             complete
             additional project, agreed upon by faculty sponsor and student.
                                                                                


General

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
GO399     Washington Center Seminar
                     A    3.0           TBA                          STAFF



Geography

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
GO120     Human Geography
                     A    3.0       9:00-12:00PM -MTWRF-  SOSC 12    Norlin, D
                                                                     Clark R
Description: Investigation into the concepts and methods of geographical 
             analysis.
             Spatial patterns of population distribution, cultural diversity, 
             economic
             activities, political entities and residential settlement. Emphasis
             placed
             on social, political and economic behavior from the perspective of 
             decisions
             relative to space and resource utilization.
                                                                                



Health/Phys Education

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
PE260     Theory of Coaching Football
                     A    2.0           TBA      -------  SGIB CLRM  Cruce, J
Description: A course for students who intend to coach football.  Included are 
             such
             topics as scouting, organization, offensive and defensive 
             philosophies, the
             kicking game, and strength and conditioning.  *Alternate year 
             course.
                                                                                


PE360     Theory of Coaching Football
                     A    1.0           TBA      -------  SGIB CLRM  Cruce, J


PE387     Sports Management Practicum
                     A    3-12          TBA                          STAFF
Description: a beginning professional sports management practice experience 
             under the
             supervision of the practicum instructor and an approved sports 
             related
             agency. Students will gain an in-depth practical work experience 
             using
             skills acquired during previous coursework. Practicum is graded
             satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Approval of sports 
             management
             faculty.
                                                                                



History

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
HI101     U.S. History to 1877
                     A    3.0           TBA      -------  SOSC 15    Kahler, B
Description: This basic course in U.S. history focuses on American development 
             to the
             post-Civil War era.  Starting with European exploration of the New 
             World, the
             survey emphasizes the foundation, establishment, and maintenance of
             the
             Republic and concentrates on major events and personalities in that
             process.
                                                                                


HI102     U.S. History from 1877
                     A    3.0           TBA      -------  SOSC 15    Kahler, B
Description: U.S. history after the Civil War period is the subject of the 
             survey from
             1877. Considering major events and personalities, the course traces
             development and effects of increased industrialization, growing 
             involvement
             in world affairs, and greater diversification of American society.
                                                                                


HI390     Historiography
                     A    3.0           TBA      -------  SOSC 13    Kahler, B
Description: This is to be a capstone, giving the major student a working 
             knowledge of
             the techniques of the historical professions. Methods of handling 
             research
             materials, and an introduction to what prominent historians say 
             about the
             practice of history are stressed.
             Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.  Alternate year course.
                                                                                



Psychology

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
PY220     Abnormal Psychology
                     A    3.0           TBA      -------  WARN CLRM  Bishop
                                                 By arrangement
                                                 Prerequisite: PY101
Description: A course designed to explore the causes, descriptions and 
             treatments of the
             major mental disorders including anxiety, somatoform, dissociative,
             mood,
             personality, sexual, schizophrenic, delusional, and autistic 
             disorders. 
             Prerequisites:PY101
                                                                                



Religion

----- Course -----  Sec  Units     ----- Schedule ------  - Room -   Instructor
RL100     Christianity in Its Global
         Context
                     A    4.0           TBA      -------             MacLennan,
                                                 Please contact instructor
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.