Jun 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • AAS 289 - Film, Race, and Ethnicity



    Cross-cultural examination of how different racial and ethnic groups have contributed to world cinema. Explores stereotypes, race relations, and the positive/negative effects they have on filmmaking and viewing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AAS 290 - Introduction to African-American Literature



    Same as  
    Introduction to the poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction of African-Americans.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • AAS 291 - Slave Narratives, Literature, and Imagery



    Same as  
    Interdisciplinary examination of American slavery through the narrative form, including autobiographical, literary, and cinematic sources. Includes slave narratives and novels, as well as films. Focuses on the ways American slavery interpreted through these and other popular forms.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Humanities Requirement. 

  
  • AAS 310 - Black Women in the Americas



    This course presents an interdisciplinary body of scholarship on the social, political, economic, cultural and historical contexts of Black women’s lives in the United States and across the Americas, with a particular focus on Black women’s roles in the development of democratic ideas.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
  
  • AAS 330 - From Civil Rights to Black Power and Beyond



    Interdisciplinary study of recent Afro-American history beginning with the end of the civil rights era and continuing to the present day. Includes transition from integration and civil rights to more separatist agendas, black power revolution, and present state of Afro-Americans.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
    Notes: Satisfies Multicultural and Social Science Requirement.

  
  • AAS 331 - Selected Topics in Afro-American Film



    Examinations of various aspects of Afro-American film. Topic to be determined by instructor.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   or AAS 102  or  .
  
  • AAS 350 - History of Modern Africa



    Same as HIST 350  
    Concentrates on the distinct social, cultural, intellectual, political and economic changes in sub-Saharan Africa during the colonial and post-independence periods. Concerned primarily with internal transformations in local societies and how Africans perceived and experienced these changes. Special attention given to the slave trade, the development of interior states, European partition, the colonial period, and the rise of independent Africa.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
  
  • AAS 375 - Black Cultural Studies: Issues in Black Popular Culture



    Students will analyze blackness in media and culture, and become versed in Black cultural criticism. Special attention will be paid to the cultural products and processes performed by, for, or about Black Americans from the post-civil rights generation in order to discuss commodified blackness under late capitalism and new racism.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
  
  • AAS 405R - Africa in World Politics



    Same as   
    Examines Africa’s place in world politics. Relationships between African countries and international organizations and countries of other world regions as well as relationships among African countries. Explores changing nature of Africa’s state system and challenges confronting this system.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirement.

  
  • AAS 407T - The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa



    Same as  
    Explores the nature of political development in the states of sub-Saharan Africa. Examines historical, economic and social forces that have shaped political change and conflict in Africa. Special attention to democratization process in Africa.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • AAS 420 - African-American Spirituality



    Introduction to the study of African American religious and spiritual traditions, exploring the historical, cultural, and psychological realities, which have shaped the distinctive African-American religious traditions.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or AAS 102  or  .
  
  • AAS 432 - African-American History



    Same as   
    Topical approach to Black history that seeks to illuminate grand themes such as DuBois’ notion of “double-consciousness,” the dilemma of being both Black and American. Explores in depth such topics as religion, the family, slavery, urban life, education, labor, culture, and politics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or AAS 102  or  .
    Notes: Satisfies Multiculural and Humanities Requirements. 

  
  • AAS 433 - Contemporary Issues in African American Studies



    Examination of current issues in African American Studies, focusing on recent scholarship and events. Topics may include, but are not limited to, affirmative action, Afrocentricity, mainstream consumption of African American culture, relation of African Americans to Africa, and problem of continued African American success in the fields of sports and entertainment. Crosslisted with AAS 633. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement.

  
  • AAS 433B - African American History to 1877



    Same as HIST 433B  
    An examination of African American history to 1877 that considers roles of free and enslaved blacks in the shaping America’s social, cultural, economic, and political developments. Themes include the slave trade, creation of race and slavery, gender, and African influences on both slave and American culture.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
    Notes: Satisfies Multiculural Requirements.

  
  • AAS 433C - African American History since 1877



    Same as HIST 433C  
    Examination of the emergence of African Americans from the aftermath of the Civil War to the present. Themes include the restrictions imposed by Jim Crow, segregation beyond the South, the Civil Rights movement, inner city rebellions and the new Black cultural movement.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
    Notes: Satisfies Multiculural Requirements.

  
  • AAS 435 - Malcolm X



    Intensive study of the life and work of Malcolm X. Delves below the surface of today’s commercialization and iconography of Malcolm X to arrive at a better understanding of the man, his ideas, and his times.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Social Science Requirement.   This course is crosslisted with AAS 635. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • AAS 436 - Politics of Racial Ambiguity



    Interdisciplinary investigation of contemporary American black/white multiracial identities, including analyses and assessments of the multiracial identity movement in the United States.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Social Science Requirement.  This course is crosslisted with AAS 636. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • AAS 440 - Selected Topics in African American Studies



    Topic to be selected by instructor. Focuses on student needs.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:   or  .
  
  • AAS 477B - Topics in African History



    Same as HIST 477B 
    Topical and general courses on Africa, including the continent and diaspora, regions, peoples, and eras. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree. Crosslisted with HIST 677B. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
  
  • AAS 479A - West Africa and the Making of the Atlantic World



    Same as HIST 479A  
    Explores how West Africa contributed to the cultural and economic development of the Atlantic world and how European contact and interaction contributed to West Africas development and underdevelopment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AAS 101  
  
  • AAS 491 - Early African-American Literature



    Same as  
    Study of the early African-American literature, with emphasis on historical development of the African-American tradition in creative and critical writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Humanities Requirement. 

  
  • AAS 492 - Modern African-American Literature



    Same as  
    Study of recent and contemporary works of African-American literature.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Satisfies the Humanities and Multicultural Requirement. 

  
  • AAS 499 - Independent Research in African American Studies



    Research or reading to be carried out under the supervision of the instructor. Designed to give the student the opportunity to examine in-depth topics relating to African American Studies.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ABS 321 - Construction Technologies I



    Basic materials, methods and detailing of landscape, building and interior construction. Crosslisted with ABS 521. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  .
    Corequisites: PHYS 151A 
    Notes: Includes effects of zoning and code requirements.

  
  • ABS 322 - Construction Technologies II



    Same as ABS 522
    Investigation of building materials, assemblies, and construction delivery systems and their impact upon architectural design.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ABS 331 - Environmental Control Systems I



    Same as ABS 531
    Climate, energy use, and comfort as determinants of architectural form in small-scale buildings. Emphasis on architectural methods of lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation for envelope-load dominated buildings.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PHYS 151A  and PHYS 151L  and  .
  
  • ABS 332 - Environmental Control Systems II



    Same as ABS 332 , AAI 332 
    Design, comfort, and resource consumption implications of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, acoustics, and lighting with emphasis on sustainable methods.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ABS 341 - Structures for Architects I



    Fundamental principles of structures: Types of framing systems and their patterning in architecture, loads and force flow, vector mechanics and linear equilibrium, moments and rotational equilibrium, funicular structural systems, properties and behavior of materials under axial tension stress. An emphasis is placed on graphic static analysis of triangulated assemblies. Crosslisted with ABS 541. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  , and PHYS 151A  and PHYS 151L .
  
  • ABS 432 - Solar Energy Applications in Architecture



    Solar energy as a renewable energy resource for heating and cooling of buildings. Presents technical and design issues of passive and active solar energy systems, as well as solar electric power (photovoltaics). Emphasis on architectural design integration and occupant comfort. Explores design-related projects and case studies of existing solar buildings. Crosslisted with ABS 632. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 181 , and PHYS 151A  and PHYS 151L .
  
  • ABS 440 - Structures for Architects II



    Continuing from Structures for Architects I, this course focuses on concepts of flexure, shear and deflection, shear and moment diagrams, compression and buckling, continuity and indeterminate structures. An emphasis is placed on understanding overall building behavior, including lateral forces and lateral framing systems, soils and foundations, and essential principles of concrete construction. Crosslisted with ABS 640. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • ABS 441 - Advanced Topics and Experimentation in Structures



    This advanced elective class offers the opportunity to explore complex structural assemblies such as tensile membrane and shell structures, tensegrity and geodesic construction as well as high-rise structural systems. Lab activities that include experimental construction and testing of models plus advanced computer simulation of behavior reinforce the elemental principles. Crosslisted with ABS 640. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   and   
  
  • ABS 443 - Interior Lighting Design



    Principles of interior lighting and daylighting. Electrical loading, evaluation of light sources for distribution, cost, and color.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or  , and PHYS 151A PHYS 151L .
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ABS 643. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 201 - Financial Accounting



    Overview of the annual report with emphasis on financial statements. Analysis of business transactions and their effects on external financial statements. Theories, practices, and concepts underlying accounting information used in the decision-making process.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting



    Basic concepts and procedures of managerial accounting. Focuses on making management decisions using financial and related information. Provides methods for managers to correctly identify and analyze alternative courses of action in a business context.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   with a minimum C grade. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three.
  
  • ACC 400 - The Accounting Environment



    Explores the accounting profession, accounting information systems, internal controls, accounting decision-making, the accounting process and financial accounting, and accounting research.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a business major or minor in Accounting or Auditing, successful completion of a Competency Exam, completion of ACC 201  with a grade of B- or better, completion of ACC 202  with a grade of B- or better. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.

     

     
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 600. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 401 - Financial Reporting I



    Study of current accounting objectives, principles, theory, and practice in the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of general purpose financial statements for external users, as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and predecessor organizations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major and Accounting or Accounting minor or Auditing minor; and a minimum C grade in  , ACC 405  and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 601. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 402 - Financial Reporting II



    Continuation of the study of current accounting objectives, principles, theory, and practice in the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of general purpose financial statements for external users, as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and predecessor organizations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Accounting minor; and a minimum C grade in   , ACC 409 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 602. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 405 - Cost Management and Control



    Provides a thorough understanding of cost accounting theory and practice with emphasis on product costing concepts and methods, the use of cost information for strategic planning and decision analysis, and current cost topics including the influence of technology on accounting.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Accounting minor, successful completion of a Competency Exam, minimum grade of B- in   and  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.

     
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with ACC 605. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 406 - Auditing in the Gaming Industry



    Audits of gaming entities; terminology; regulatory requirements and the associated compliance audit requirements; control systems and the inherent risks unique to the gaming industry.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor or Auditing minor; a minimum C grade in   as either a prerequisite or a corequisite. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 606. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 407 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting



    Study of the rules and procedures for accounting under the fund accounting principles of GASB. Entities covered are state and local governments and governmental not-for -profit organizations. Fund types include Governmental Funds, Proprietary Funds, and Trust & Agency Funds.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor. Minimum of C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes:   This course is crosslisted with ACC 607. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 409 - Accounting Information Systems



    Promotes business solutions through the use of information technology. Tools and topics may include accounting software, databases, cycle-based analysis of internal controls, system documentation techniques, and data modeling.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor; and a minimum C grade in ACC 400 , ACC 405 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 609. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 410 - Federal Taxation



    Introduction to a broad range of tax concepts and types of taxpayers, including corporations, pass-through entities, and sole proprietorships. Emphasizes the role of taxation in the business decision process, and provides students with the ability to conduct tax research, compliance and planning.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor, and a minimum C grade in each of these classes:  ACC 400 , ACC 405 . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 610. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 412* - Fraud Examination



    Covers the pervasiveness of and causes of fraud and white-collar crime; explore methods of fraud detection, investigation and prevention; and increase your ability to detect material financial statement fraud. Emphasis on real world cases, and current newspaper and journal articles.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor. A minimum C grade in  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with ACC 612*. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 420 - Internal Auditing



    Study of internal auditing as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. Emphasis on communication and analytical skills.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major or Accounting or Auditing minor. A minimum C grade in   as either a prerequisite or a corequisite. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 620. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 450 - International Accounting



    Comparative accounting systems and their economic and social development patterns, foreign currency translation, analyzing multinational financial transactions and statements, accounting for international inflation, auditing in an international environment, international reporting and disclosures and international taxation and transfer pricing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admissions to a Lee Business School major or Accounting minor. A minimum C grade in   . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: This course is crosslisted with ACC 650. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. Satisfies the International Requirement.

  
  • ACC 470 - Auditing and Assurance Services



    Environment of auditing and other assurance services, including professional standards, ethics and legal liability. Techniques and procedures employed in gathering audit evidence and reporting requirements.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Lee Business School major or Accounting minor or Auditing minor and a minimum C grade in each of these classes: ACC 401 ,  . The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes:  This course is crosslisted with ACC 670. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 473 - Law for Accountants I



    Introduction to law and the court system; introduction to torts and criminal law; contracts and sales; real and personal property.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to a Lee Business School major. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
    Notes: May not earn duplicate credit in BLW 273 and ACC 473 or in BLW 474 and ACC 473.  This course is crosslisted with ACC 673. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • ACC 481 - Accounting Internship



    Supervised practical experience in accounting leading to experience at a professional level.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites: Admission to the major, a 2.5 GPA or higher and successful completion of at least six credits of upper-division accounting courses. 
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • ACC 490 - Independent Study



    Independent study in selected topics.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: A 3.00 GPA, admission to the major, senior standing, successful completion of nine credit hours of upper-division accounting courses, and consent of instructor. The maximum number of attempts for this course is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
  
  • AES 110 - Heritage and Values I



    Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces.

    Credits: 1
  
  • AES 111 - AFROTC Leadership Lab 1-A



    Progression of experiences designed to develop leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force officer’s environment and culture and opportunities available to commissioned officers.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 120 - Heritage and Values II



    Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air and Space Forces and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air and Space Forces. 

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites:   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 121 - AFROTC Leadership Lab I-B



    Progression of experiences designed to develop leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force officer’s environment and culture and opportunities available to commissioned officers.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 230 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals I



    Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in AES 120  or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 231 - AFROTC Leadership Lab II-A



    In-depth progression of experiences developing leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle. Focuses on continued military training related to uniform wear, military customs and courtesies, and military ceremonies. AES 231 is required for all cadets applying to attend Field Training.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 240 - Team and Leadership Fundamentals II



    Provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. The lessons and course flow are designed to prepare students for field training and leadership positions in the detachment.

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 241 - AFROTC Leadership Lab II-B



    In-depth progression of experiences developing leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle. Focuses on continued military training related to uniform wear, military customs and courtesies, and military ceremonies. AES 241 is required for all cadets applying to attend Field Training.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 351 - Leading People and Effective Communication I



    Utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 352 - AFROTC Leadership Lab III-A



    Study of advanced leadership topics such as: planning and controlling the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and presenting military briefings and written communications, and providing guidance, direction, and information to increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 361 - Leading People and Effective Communication II



    Utilizes student’s field training experience to take a more in-depth look at leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, and why that is important as a leader. Students have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 362 - AFROTC Leadership Lab III-B



    Study of advanced leadership skills such as: planning and controlling the military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and presenting military briefings and written communications, and providing guidance, direction and information to increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 471 - National Security/Commissioning Preparation I



    Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 472 - AFROTC Leadership Lab IV-A



    Provides senior AFROTC cadets advanced leadership experiences involving: planning and controlling military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and presenting military briefings and written communications, and providing guidance, direction and information to increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AES 481 - National Security/Commissioning Preparation II



    Designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers and how they are directly tied to our National Security Strategy. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in   or Department Chair approval.
  
  • AES 482 - AFROTC Leadership Lab IV-B



    Provides senior AFROTC cadets advanced leadership experiences involving: planning and controlling military activities of the AFROTC cadet corps, preparing and presenting military briefings and written communications, and providing guidance, direction and information to increase the understanding, motivation, and performance of other cadets.

    Credits: 2
    Corequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: S/F grading only.

  
  • AIIS 100 - Introduction to American Indian and Indigenous Studies



     Explains the development of the academic discipline of American Indian and Indigenous Studies.  Explores how its interdisciplinary composition facilities the exploration of Native histories, cultures and contemporary concerns.  Promotes new knowledge about American Indian people and sovereignty

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement.

  
  • AIIS 260 - Introduction to Native American History



    Same as HIST 260  
    An examination of significant events and trends in Native American history. The course will focus on the contributions made by American Indians to the development of North American history and contemporary society.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Humanities Requirements.

  
  • AIIS 301 - Peoples and Cultures of Native North America



    Same as ANTH 301  
    Survey of culture areas of native North America and description of representative tribes and of the ways they lived when first visited by Euro-Americans.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
    Notes: Satisfies Multicultural, Foreign Culture, & Social Science Requirements. 

  
  • AIIS 400C - Native Americans of the Southwest



    Same as ANTH 400C  
    Explores the cultures of Native American groups living in the Southwestern United States. Examines tribal relationships with landscapes, other tribal groups, and non-Native peoples. Native American beliefs, social organization, and history are explored, as are some current conflicts and challenges faced by tribal members.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
    Notes: Satisfies Multicultural and Social Science Requirements.

  
  • AIIS 438A - American Indian History to 1851



    Same as HIST 438A  
    Examination of Indian peoples from early times to 1851. Includes Indian-white relations, U.S. Indian policy, concentration, assimilation, removal, and resistance to westward expansion.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
    Notes: Satisfies Multicultural and Humanities Requirements.

  
  • AIIS 438B - American Indian History since 1851



    Same as HIST 438B  
    Examination of Indian peoples from 1851 to the present. Focuses on impact of Indian culture on Indian-white relations, allotment, reservation life, Indian Reorganization Act, Termination, struggle for civil rights, self-determination, and economic development (gaming).

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
  
  • AIIS 438C - Topics in American Indian History



    Same as HIST 438C  
    In-depth study of specific aspects of American Indian history.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
  
  • AIIS 440 - Regions in American Indian History



    Same as HIST 440  
    Examination of the history and culture of Indian peoples in one or more of the following regions: Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, Great Plains, Northeast, and Southeast.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
  
  • AIIS 494A - Native American Literature



    Same as ENG 494A  
    Literature of Native American peoples, oral traditions through contemporary works.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: AIIS 100  
    Notes: Satisfies Multicultural and Humanities Requirement. 

  
  • AIS 101 - Introduction to Asian Studies



    Introduction to the cultures of Asia and the discipline of Asian Studies for the beginning student.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AIS 102 - Introduction to Asian American Studies



    Introduction to Asian American Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary overview of scholarly research, histories, contemporary experiences, and political stakes relevant to the interdisciplinary field of Asian American Studies. Placed in a transnational framework, this course examines Asian/Asian America across different Asian diasporic places, spaces, and borders.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement.

  
  • AIS 124 - Philosophical Traditions of Asia



    Same as PHIL 124  
    Study of the nature of self, mind, knowledge, truth, logic and related themes characteristic of India, China, Japan, or any other Asian country; any one of these may be taught separately.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Notes: Satisfies International and Humanities Requirement. 

  
  • AIS 151 - Introduction to Japanese Civilization



    Same as HIST 151  
    Introductory survey of the growth and development of Japanese civilization, with emphasis on philosophy, literature, the arts, and society from 2205 B.C. to the present.

    Credits: 3
  
  • AIS 201 - The History and Cultures of India



    This course is a survey of the history and cultures of India. Upon successful completion of this course students should have a clear understanding of the major periodization of India history, India’s major cultural innovations and contributions to the world, and India’s place in the contemporary world.     

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies International Requirement.

  
  • AIS 212 - History o East Asia II



    Same as HIST 212  
    An introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of China, Japan and Korea from 1600 to present. No familiarity with culture or language of China, Japan or Korea is required.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities Requirement

  
  • AIS 225 - Introduction to Indian Philosophy



    Same as PHIL 225  
    Introductory critical survey of the classical schools of Indian philosophy such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika, Mimansa, Vedanta, Jainism, Buddhism, and such recent thinkers as Gandhi.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies International and Humanities Requirement.

  
  • AIS 301 - Selected Topics in Asian Studies



    Examination of selected topics in Asian Studies.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  
  • AIS 306 - Contemporary Chinese Society



    Same as ANTH 306  
    Highlights the changing characteristics of Chinese urban-rural and state-society conflicts in the era of Mao Zedong’s leadership and in the contemporary post-Mao reforms.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirements.

  
  • AIS 323 - Chinese Popular Culture



    Same as CHI 323  
    Introduction to contemporary Chinese culture and society. Focuses on popular literature, contemporary Chinese cinema, soap operas, political pop in the arts, pop music, and Internet literature in China. Taught in English

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 331 - Chinese Literature in Translation



    Same as CHI 331  
    Major works of Chinese fiction, drama, and poetry from the classical period to the present.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 349 - From Asia to America



    Same as HIST 349  
    Comparatively explores the lives of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Southeast Asian, and Indian immigrants in the Hawaiian Islands and the United States. Covers the period from the seventeenth century until the present, with special emphasis on multicultural diversity in the twenty-first century.

    Same as HIST 349

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 102  and AIS 101  

  
  • AIS 400 - Filipina/o/x American Experiences



    Interdisciplinary approaches to examine the social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of Filipino/a/x  experiences in the United States and globally from 1965 to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on issues of post-colonial identities, the Philippine diaspora, globalization, transnationalism, patterns of labor, resistance to oppression, and cultural practices.

     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 102  

  
  • AIS 402 - Asian American Sporting Cultures



    Interdisciplinary approaches to examine sports and their connection to Asian Americans historically and in the contemporary moment.  Themes will touch upon sports and their connection to Asian American identity formations across intersecting categories of difference including race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation.  Material will include ethnographies, memoirs, television shows, films.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 407B - Political Systems of East Asia



    Same as PSC 407B  
    Examines the political development and governmental institutions of East Asia. Analyzes how the contemporary political systems in the region have evolved and how they work. Special emphasis on political culture and policy making.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
    Notes: Satisfies International and Social Science Requirement.

  
  • AIS 425 - Topics in Japanese Culture



    Same as JPN 425  
    For students who have completed JPN 302 and who wish to broaden their knowledge of the Japanese language, society and culture.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: JPN 302  
  
  • AIS 443 - Modern Chinese Culture through Film



    Same as CHI 443  
    Study of modern Chinese culture from both historical and critical perspectives through selected Chinese films. The primary focus is on the Mainland China but students will also be introduced to Hong Kong, Taiwan, diaspora and transnational Chinese cultures.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 449A - History of Japan to 1800



    Same as HIST 449A  
    Analysis and interpretation of Japanese history to 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 449B - History of Japan since 1800



    Same as HIST 449B  
    Analysis and interpretation of Japanese history since 1800, Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 449C - Topics in Japanese History



    Same as HIST 449C  
    In-depth study of specific aspects of Japanese history.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 451 - Explorations in South Asian Religions



    Introduces four major religions of South Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The origins, developments, philosophy, beliefs, and practices of these religions are explored. Adaptations made by the people under the impact of modern influences are discussed.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and  .
  
  • AIS 455A - History of China to 1800



    Same as HIST 455A  
    Analysis and interpretation of Chinese history to 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 455B - History of China Since 1800



    Same as HIST 455B  
    Analysis and interpretation of Chinese history since 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 455C - Topics in Modern China



    Same as HIST 455C  
    In-depth study of aspects of modern China. Each year a different theme, such as “Reform, Rebellion, and Revolution” or “Twentieth-Century China.”

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102  
  
  • AIS 478A - Islamic and Middle Eastern History to 1750



    Same as HIST 478A , RST 470  
    An examination of the rise and development of Islamic civilization from its inception in the seventh century up into the early modern period. It presents the diversity of Islamic civilization as it evolved over time, as well as the historical contexts of both the Islamic heartland and its surrounding regions. Crosslisted with HIST 678A. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102 .
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities Requirement.

  
  • AIS 478B - Islamic and Middle Eastern History Since 1750



    Same as HIST 478B  
    An examination of the Middle East from the 18th century to recent times. The predominant focus will be on how the indigenous leadership and peoples of the region grappled with the challenges posed by the advent of the modern world. Crosslisted with HIST 678B. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: AIS 101  or AIS 102 .
 

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