Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
HIS
HISTORY
Ancient Mediterranean World 3
> HIS-121
Surveys the cultural, religious, political and
social heritage of the ancient Near Eastern
people as the foundation of Western civilization.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Europe in the Age of Monarchy 3
> HIS-122
Explores the social, cultural, intellectual,
economic and political foundations of Western
civilization in Europe from the Middle Ages to
Absolutism and Constitutionalism.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Europe in the Age of Revolution 3
> HIS-123
Studies four revolutions - the Scientific, French,
Industrial and 19th Century Liberal revolutions
- that changed the traditional Western society
into the modern world.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Europe in the Age of Nationalism 3
> HIS-124
Examines themes of modern European
civilization. Emphasis is on the development of
nationalism, the rise of Communism and
Fascism, and the changes in the present
society.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Modern World Military History 3
> HIS-135
Examines the development of modern warfare
from the Napoleonic Era to the present, using a
multi-disciplinary approach. Focuses on how
national and international politics, technology,
social issues, economics, religion, and ideology
shape military policy, expectations, outcomes
and cultural expressions. Concentrates on key
conflicts throughout multiple regions to
illustrate the evolving dynamics of strategy and
tactics. Discusses warfare’s different forms:
conventional, guerrilla and nuclear.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
U.S. History to 1877 3
> HIS-151
Studies the European background, the colonial
experience, the revolutionary period and 19th
century history to the Civil War. Includes
political, economic and social history of this
period as well as the development of American
thought.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
92
U.S. History Since 1877 3
> HIS-152
Studies the period from reconstruction to the
present. Emphasis is upon industrialization
and its impact; the development of a strong
federal government; an aggressive foreign
policy; and a growing involvement in an
international economy.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Holocaust/Genocide: Memory & Lit 3
> HIS-221
Explores the reasons for the Holocaust and the
nature and history of anti-Semitism. Analyzes
why the Holocaust/Final Solution occurred in
Germany. Studies resistance and both
collaboration and resistance between Nazism
and foreign countries. Compares the Holocaust
aimed at the extermination of the Jews with
genocide and extermination of other groups in
history. Uses a comparative framework.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
American Indian History 3
> HIS-254
Examines American Indian societies from the
colonial era to the present, using a crosscultural
framework focusing on six major
geographical areas of the United States: New
England and the Northeast, the Southeast, the
Great Lakes region, the Plains, the Southwest
and the Northwest. Emphasizes American
Indian cultures, including religion and sociopolitical
structure. Examines American Indian
responses to federal Indian policy, including
removal, allotment and termination, as well as
present-day issues related to revitalization.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
History of Science 3
> HIS-291
Covers major aspects of the history of science
from the early modern period into the 20th
century. As this is a history course, not a
science or technology course, the emphasis is
on the historical backgrounds of various
scientific ideas. The course focuses on some of
the major figures in the development of
modern Western science including Newton,
Darwin, Faraday and Einstein.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Honors Project 1
> HIS-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires
completion of an honors project contact.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
HSC
HEALTH SCIENCES
Studies in Health Sciences 0.5–3
> HSC-103
Provides readings, papers, seminars and basic
research or other projects/assignments under
the individual guidance of a faculty member.
(.5-3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Note: Permission of instructor, coordinator
Professionals in Health 2
> HSC-107
Presents skills and characteristics expected for
professional preparation and employability.
Provides an overview of the health industry as
it relates to health and safety regulations.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Medical Terminology 4
> HSC-115
A comprehensive study of medical terminology
as the language of medicine. Analyzes words
by dividing them into component parts. Relates
the medical terms to the structure and
functional pathology of diseases and current
medical procedures. Emphasizes word usage,
abbreviations, pronunciation and spelling.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Basic Medical Terminology
> HSC-117
2.5
Introduces basic word structure and
terminology pertaining to body systems.
Includes spelling, pronunciation and word
usage. Provides a basic overview of disease
process, symptoms, anatomy, special
procedures, pharmacology and abbreviations.
(2.5/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
First Aid 0.5
> HSC-135
Learn basic first aid concepts along with the
types of emergencies and conditions.
(0.5/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Elements of Pharmacology 1
> HSC-142
Introduces essential concepts of pharmacology
including drug legislation, terminology and
pharmacy therapy in the clinical management
of patient care. Provides an overview of the
different drug classifications and their actions
and use.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B; Prereq: HSC-115, BIO-161
or BIO-168
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