May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Undergraduate Courses


A complete list of undergraduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • ISYE 460 - Facilities Planning and Design


    Principles and practice of the planning of facility layout and material handling equipment for manufacturing and service systems. Topics include analytical approaches in site location, facility layout, material handling, and storage systems. Discussion of systematic procedures and computer-aided techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: ISYE 350 and ISYE 370.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 461 - Warehousing and Distribution Systems


    Introduction to warehousing and distribution center operations and their roles in supply chains, modern material handling equipment, and algorithms involved in the design and operation of warehouses and distribution centers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 466 - Analysis and Design of Supply Chain Systems


    Analysis of material and information flows in complex production-distribution networks. Knowledge and the tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for designing supply chains. Focus on the use of analytical modeling techniques to understand and manage supply chains. Topics include planning demand and supply, inventory management, transportation, network design and facilities decisions, and coordination in a supply chain.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 440 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 470 - Introduction to Data Analytics for Engineers


    A broad introduction to the key analytical tools and techniques to effectively extract and interpret complex patterns found in large amounts of data. Reinforce statistic modeling skills, and develop core skills to make informed decisions. Major topics include: data manipulation and transformation, data visualization, sampling methods, classification methods, linear regression analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 300; and CSCI 240; or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 472 - Queueing Methods for Services and Manufacturing


    Behavior of queueing systems, focusing on mathematical models, and diagnosis and correction of problems. Arrival process, service policies, waiting line disciplines, bottlenecks, and networks. Reducing delay through control and design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 371.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 474 - Scheduling and Logistics


    Special topics on applied operations research with focus on theory of scheduling and logistics. Major topics include: single and multiple-stage scheduling problems, vehicle routing and scheduling problems, bin packing problems, concepts of supply chain, heuristics, modern tools to solve this type of problems, and solution implementation issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 440 and CSCI 240, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 475 - Decision Analysis for Engineering


    Elementary quantitative decision making when random factors are present. Decision trees, assessment of choices using expected utility, influence diagrams, and the value of information.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 300 or UBUS 223.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 477 - Heuristic Optimization


    Introduction to heuristic methods to solve integer or combinatorial problems, characteristics and limitation of each method, theory and applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 370 or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 480 - Simulation Modeling and Analysis


    Design and analysis of industrial systems using computer simulation models. Choice of input distributions, generation of random variates, design and construction of simulation models and experiments, and interpretation of generated output.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 335 or STAT 300 or UBUS 223; and CSCI 240 and ISYE 371; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 482 - Engineering Information Systems


    Basic concepts, design, development, and the use of engineering information systems. Topics include architecture and components of engineering information systems, problem analysis, modeling, design, development, and validation of application systems. Theoretical and practical issues related to manipulation of engineering information and design of queries. Examples of engineering information systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CSCI 240 or OMIS 351.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 490 - Systems Engineering Management


    Introduction to the fundamental principles of systems engineering and their applications to the development and management of complex systems. Address modern systems engineering and management principles through systems definition, requirements analysis, and design and implementation of systems. Examine the processes of systems engineering from the perspective of system life cycle. Presentation of modeling tools and their use with respect to system optimization and architecture evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 230; and either ISYE 335 or STAT 100 or STAT 300; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 492 - Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design Project Proposal


    Discussion on global effects of engineering solution including social, environmental, political, economical, and ethical concerns. Emphasis on writing business case or proposal for solving industrial and systems engineering problems. Discussions on teamwork skills, engineering ethics, design cycle, project management, and professional development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing or consent of the department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ISYE 493 - Engineering Management Design Project


    Basic approaches to designing and managing complex engineering systems. Focus on synthesis and application of engineering management concepts and techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by industry, business, service, government, not-for-profit organizations, or on emerging research issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 492 and at least three of the technical courses required for the engineering management emphasis.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 494 - Health Systems Design Project


    Basic approaches to designing health systems. Focus on application of industrial and systems engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the health sector, service or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 430, ISYE 440, ISYE 450, ISYE 480, ISYE 492, and at least three of the technical courses required for the health systems engineering emphasis, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 495 - Senior Design Project


    Basic approaches to designing industrial engineering systems. Focus on application of industrial engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the industrial sector, service or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 310 and ISYE 430 and ISYE 440 and ISYE 460 and ISYE 480 and ISYE 492; or consent of department.
     

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 496 - Manufacturing Systems Design Project


    Basic approaches to designing manufacturing systems. Focus on application of industrial engineering techniques to complex problems, project proposal development, reporting of results, and ethical considerations. Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis specification, and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision on problems posed by the industrial sector, service, or governmental organizations, or on emerging research issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ISYE 453 and ISYE 492 and three of the following: ISYE 310, ISYE 430, ISYE 440, ISYE 460, ISYE 480.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ISYE 497 - Independent Study


    Independent study and work to explore recent advances and innovative approaches to industrial engineering design, practice, and research. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ISYE 498 - Contemporary Topics in Industrial Engineering


    May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, with no more than 3 semester hours in the same topic area.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 0-3
  
  • IVPA 201 - Creating Art for Others


    Application of foundational skills and tools of music, theatre, dance, and/or visual art. Advancement of artistic growth and the development of process through studio practice. Application of skills and processes to a solicited commission, identification of a community and fulfilment of a need of that community through an artistic project. The project will be assessed by the students via various methods, data gathered and analyzed for the project’s impact.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IVPA 300 - Interdisciplinary Seminar in Visual and Performing Arts


    Interdisciplinary study and/or practice of art and artistic expression including two or more disciplines and media. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Sophomore standing.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • IVPA 400 - Art Link


    Interdisciplinary arts course that introduces students to socially engaged arts practices in community-based settings or civic organizations. Student collaborative teams will design and implement arts projects in consultation with community partners.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 200 - Basic News Writing


    Principles and practices of gathering, evaluating, and presenting information for mass audiences, with attention to print and electronic media. Covers a variety of news formats equally.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 201 - Issues in Journalism


    Introduction to journalism as a professional activity. Topics include the relationship between journalism and democracy, current debates about the role and performance of journalism organizations, the changing organization and structure of journalistic labor, and basic conventions of journalism as a form of information gathering and writing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 210 - Information Gathering in the Digital Age


    Strategies for gathering research information ethically and legally from a variety of sources: libraries, government and private institutions and think tanks, human rights web sites, statistical databases, historical documentary sources, photographic collections, media collections, polls/surveys, and subject specialists. Special attention to Internet databases as journalistic tools for finding and accessing information efficiently. Critical thinking skills will be employed to select, evaluate, synthesize, organize, edit, and present information.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 295 - Reading News Critically


    Introduction to a number of critical perspectives on the structural elements of news and of the organizations that produce it. Examination of news narratives in order to identify familiar storylines and examination of how these stories create and maintain cultural and political beliefs. Exploration of patterns in the production and consumption of news, and their relationship to social power arrangements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 301 - Article Writing


    Practice in planning and writing features for newspaper and for other general, class and trade publications. Feature story markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 302 - News Reporting


    Experiences and practices in news gathering and reporting. Laboratory work based on live campus and community assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 312 - Graphics of Communications


    Introduction to typography and page design. Design of logos, columns, newsletters, flyers, magazines, posters, newspaper packages, and ads. Review of the history of various design practices with emphasis on accurate and ethical presentation of graphics and illustrations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 315 - Press Photography


    Basic principles of photojournalism. Introduction to the fundamentals of digital camera operation, photo composition, photo editing in Photoshop, and color printing. Introduction to the ethical visual representation of documentary photographs, as well as to ethical photo editing practices required in professional photography. Students are supplied with professional equipment. No previous experience required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 335 - Principles of Public Relations


    Introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of public relations, communication theories, and principles of human motivation and persuasion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 350 - Environment, Health, and the Media


    Introduction to techniques for analyzing environmental and health news. Exploration of methods for evaluating various information sources and the scientific validity of environmental and health news, while understanding the social and political impact of environmental and health journalism in perceiving risk and deriving solutions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 353 - Sports Journalism


    Principles and practices of writing and reporting about sports for print and online media, including game coverage, features, columns and blogs. Examination of the relationship between sports and mass media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 354 - Fundamentals of Broadcast News


    Basic principles of reporting, writing, and scripting news for radio and television. Students write and report community news. Laboratory to be arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better, or COMS 355 for COMS majors only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 356 - Electronic News Gathering and Editing


    Study and practice of techniques employed in shooting and editing television news. Students cover assignments in the community and prepare stories for use in nightly TV newscasts. Laboratory to be arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better, or COMS 355 for COMS majors only.

    Credits: 4
  
  • JOUR 357 - Television Newscast Production/Anchoring


    Study and practice of television newscast production in both scripted and unscripted formats using digital and analog studio equipment. Focus on the special concepts, problems, and skills of airing television news in an increasingly automated technological environment. Instruction on various jobs such as anchors, editors, photographers, reporters, and writers to producing and directing live television newscasts. Laboratory to be arranged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 354 with a grade of C or better and JOUR 356 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 360 - Public Relations Writing


    Theory and preparation of public relations materials such as news releases, features, media kits, interviews, and fact sheets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better and JOUR 335 with a grade of C or better; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 364 - Television News Producing and Directing


    Study and practice of television newscast production and direction in both scripted and unscripted formats, using digital and analog studio equipment and an Electronic News Room computer network. Focus on the special concepts, problems, and skills of airing TV news in an increasingly automated, technological environment. Explores centralization both of newscast production responsibilities and of newscast director and “line” producer roles. Students produce and direct “live” TV newscasts that air on DeKalb community Cable TV System.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 357 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 401 - Editorial and Opinion Writing


    Principles and practices of developing interpretative articles and series as well as editorials and opinion columns. Experience in carrying out research on current issues, in writing, and in evaluating the work of others. Examination of the opinion function of the mass media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 402 - Advanced Reporting


    Off-campus investigative news reporting, including reporting on taxes, the courts, religion, science, and on local stories with an international angle. Use of Internet to research census data and write census-based articles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 302 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 407 - Media and Technology


    Development, structure, and future of media work and media industries in relation to technology. Examination of the intertwined evolution of technology and media work with a focus on the social, political, and economic effects for individuals, media industries, and society.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 410 - News Editing


    Advanced practice in editing and headline construction for print media, and in newspaper and newsletter page design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 415 - Advanced Photojournalism


    Advanced techniques of digital photography. This course builds on the skills taught in JOUR 315 (Digital camera operation, photo composition, photo editing in Photoshop, and color printing.) Students are introduced to specialized color photography under different conditions, such as night photography, snow photography, and close-up photography. Students write illustrated papers on well-known photographers. Students are supplied with professional equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 315 with a grade of C or better, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 416 - Photograph Editing


    Digital editing and layout of photographs. Selection of photographs from various electronic news sources and editing them for use as singles, spreads, and essays. History of newspaper and magazine design as well as the ethics of photographic selection, editing, and presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 312 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 435 - Advanced Public Relations


    Crosslisted as COMS 435X. Analysis of public relations problems and procedures through use of case studies and other materials. Positions public relations practice and process within context of integrated marketing communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: COMS 370 or COMS 380 or JOUR 335 with a grade of C or better and junior standing, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 436 - Public Relations Problems


    Investigation in depth of problems in public relations in a number of specialized areas, based on new developments, primary sources, and cases. Emphasis on individual investigation and oral and written reports with discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 435 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 449 - Media Management


    Management of mass communications organizations, with emphasis on general administration, advertising, promotion, production, research, and planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 454X - Transnational Communication and Media


    Crosslisted as COMS 454. Study of the development, structure, functions and control of international communications media systems and activities as they affect world relations.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 459X - History of Broadcasting


    Crosslisted as COMS 459. History of radio and television broadcasting in the United States from its inception to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 460 - Specialized Press Writing


    Writing for specialized publications: research for articles, writing in the style of specialized publications, and the marketing of articles. Includes study of the specialized press.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 200 with a grade of C or better or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 461 - Specialized Press Editing


    Practical work in managing, planning, editing, and producing specialized publications. Includes reporting, copywriting, and picture editing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: JOUR 312 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 464 - Content for Emerging Media


    Principles of developing journalism/public relations content for emerging forms of media (i.e., online, social, mobile media, automated programs). Continued development and practical application of journalism/public relations skills (i.e., interviewing, writing, multimedia production) within media work across multiple platforms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 471 - Teaching Journalism: Supervision of School Publications


    Methods and materials for teaching journalism and supervising publications in secondary schools and junior colleges; courses of study; organization; attention to exceptional students; planning for multicultural classes and staffs; and production of publications. Includes 15 clock hours of clinical experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 480 - Journalism Law and Regulation


    Law and regulation affecting the concept of freedom of the press, access to information, free press-fair trial, libel, privacy, copyright, access to the media, and legal concepts and restrictions related to the press, publishing, electronic media, photojournalism, and public relations. Communication/Journalism double majors who take Jour 480 must take an additional Communication 400 level course not used to satisfy other major requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 481 - History of Journalism


    Development of a free press from its origins in Europe through the emergence of modern journalism. Includes study of early newspapers, periodicals, and broadcast news programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 482 - International News Communications


    Survey of the news media and international affairs; foreign correspondence and coverage; international news agencies; and country-by-country historical and societal study of foreign journalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 483 - Mass Media in Modern Society


    Concept and role of mass communications; rights, restrictions and responsibilities of the mass media; and interactions of mass communications and society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 485A - Topics in Journalism Writing


    In-depth study and discussion of current topics of special importance and interest in the field of journalism writing, including the background of the topics and their relationship to other fields. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member coordinating the work.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 485B - Topics in Journalism and Society


    In-depth study and discussion of current topics of special importance and interest in the field of journalism and society, including the background of the topics and their relationship to other fields. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member coordinating the work.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 486 - Journalism Ethics


    Conceptual perspectives for ethical decision making in a journalistic setting. Survey of historical examples of media criticism from an ethical perspective. Consideration of contemporary controversies in journalism ethics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 487 - News and Entertainment


    Intersection of news and entertainment and its implications for journalists and media practitioners through media analyses and criticism. Examination of the intersection as it relates to cultural citizenship, politics, and journalistic norms and practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 490 - Ethnic Minorities and the News Media


    Development of the press of various European ethnic groups in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the needs it fulfilled, and its role in helping ethnic groups adjust to American society. The press of ethnic groups such as African Americans and Native Americans is also examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 492 - Internship in Journalism


    Work experience for students planning to enter the field of mass communication. Students work for a semester or a summer as interns with appropriate organizations under the supervision and advisement of a department faculty coordinator. S/U grading.

    Credits: 3
  
  • JOUR 495 - Directed Individual Study


    May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member with whom students are doing the work and the course coordinator.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • JOUR 496 - Honors Capstone Project


    Seminar meetings and independent study for students pursuing the B.A. or B.S. degree with Honors in Journalism. Work culminates in honors paper or project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25 in all work and in all journalism courses.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 152 - American Square and Round Dance I


    Fundamental skills and a variety of square and round dances applicable for use in school and recreational programs.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 154 - Ballet I


    Knowledge and beginning techniques of ballet.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 155 - Ballet II


    Continuation of the development of performance, knowledge, and appreciation of classical ballet.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 156 - International Folk Dance I


    Folk dances of many countries applicable to use in school and recreational programs.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 158 - Modern Dance I


    Modern dance techniques and creative exploration of the elements of time, space, and force.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 159 - Modern Dance II


    Continuation of KNDN 158, with emphasis on more advanced techniques, skills, and compositions.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 160 - Jazz Dance I


    Basic techniques of jazz dance. Includes a variety of early jazz styles.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 161 - Jazz Dance II


    Intermediate jazz technique with emphasis on current trends.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 162 - Social Dance I


    Basic elements and creative routines for foxtrot, waltz, swing, discotheque, and various South American dances.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 164 - Tap Techniques I


    Introduction to elementary sounds and steps.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 165 - Tap Techniques II


    Study and development of buck and rhythm forms of tap dance. A student enrolling in this class should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the basic tap dance.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 166 - Aerobic Dance


    Concepts and application of aerobic dance exercises to improve flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 167 - “Orchesis” Performance


    Refinement of dance skill and practical application of production, choreography, and performance as related to dance.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 214 - Folk and Square Dance


    Skills and knowledge in international and American folk dance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNDN 216 - Modern Dance


    Skills and knowledge for creative exploration in modern dance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 220 - Recreational Dance Forms


    Analysis of movement for folk, square, contra, and social/line dance. Promotes and develops the skill of the above dance forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 222 - Social Dance


    Contemporary social dance forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 264 - Jazz Dance


    Introduction to the basic concepts of jazz movement and history of jazz. Emphasis on the development of jazz movement patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 265 - Tap Dance


    Introduction to the basic concepts of tap movement and history of tap. Emphasis on the development of tap movement patterns.

    Credits: 0.5
  
  • KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance


    Analysis of movements and teaching strategies for multicultural dance. Promotes skill development in the dance forms and understanding of our global society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Physical education major or minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 353 - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance


    Crosslisted as TH-D 353X. Application of pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching dance in a school and/or community setting. Analysis of movement utilizing principles of movement and applied kinesiology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 369 - African Heritage Dance


    Exploration of the history of African-American dance in the U.S. Survey of contributions to dance by African-Americans in social dance, modern dance, contemporary dance, and classical ballet. Study of dance techniques originating from African heritage.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNDN 473 - Dance as Art in Education


    Development of aesthetic and cultural theories of dance as an art form in education. Opportunity for practical application of the elements of dance and related art forms in education to the elementary, secondary, or higher education levels and/or to students of various intellectual and physical abilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 474 - History of Dance: Primitive through Renaissance


    Historical development of dance from primitive to the renaissance period through the world focusing on cultural and religious trends.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNDN 475 - History of Dance: 18th Century to Modern Times


    Historical development of dance from the 18th century to modern times, considering cultural and artistic implications.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 100 - Scientific Basis of Human Activity


    Aspects of physical activity-biological, mechanical, physiological, nutritional, and psychological-with laboratory experiences to further students’ understanding of these areas.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 101# - Practicum in Physical Education


    Experimental courses designed to meet current needs of students. Activities may change each semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 102 - Physical Fitness


    Concepts and application of exercise and nutrition toward health-related fitness: body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance.

    Credits: 2
  
  • KNPE 104 - Weight Training and Conditioning


    Fundamental skills and techniques of weight training.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 106 - Yoga


    Elementary and intermediate yoga postures and exercises.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 109 - Jogging


    Techniques, principles, and practice in jogging.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 110 - Relaxation


    Concepts and application of self-controlled muscular relaxation with emphasis on freedom from stress and anxiety.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 111 - Sport: Culture and Society


    Examination of interaction between sport and culture; impact of sport on United States society; and social processes which influence sport.

    Credits: 3
  
  • KNPE 112 - Archery I


    Fundamental skills and techniques of archery.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 113 - Badminton I


    Introduction to basic badminton skills and game play.

    Credits: 1
  
  • KNPE 115 - Billiards


    Fundamental skills and techniques of billiards.

    Credits: 1
 

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