New Course Opportunities at IUPUC

Summer 2008

BUS-M
419
Retail Management
3 cr.

P or C: M303; or consent of instructor. Major management problems in retail institutions. Treatment of retail/marketing strategy design and problems related to financial requirements, buying, inventory, pricing, promotion, merchandising, physical facilities, location, and personnel.

BUS-X
103
Business Learning Community: Personal Financial Decision Making
1 cr.

This course is designed to assist students to be successful in managing their personal finances and to develop skills and competencies that will enable a student to make good financial decisions. Topics include the four categories of money, the financial statement, money management tools, the types of credit, how lenders make credit decisions, the credit report and the credit score, vehicles, and housing.

LSTU-L
290
Topics in Labor Studies
1-3 cr.

A variable-title course, L290 can be repeated for credit with different subjects. The transcript will show a different subtitle each time the course is taken. Some courses focus on contemporary or special areas of labor studies. Others are directed toward specific categories of employees and labor organizations. Inquire at Division of Labor Studies offices.
Labor and Global Warming, 3 cr.
Labor and Immigration, 3 cr.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 1 cr.

SOC-R
320
Sexuality and Society
3 cr.

P: R100 or consent of instructor. Provides a basic conceptual scheme for dealing with human sexuality in a sociological manner.

Fall 2008

BUS-S
310
Systems Analysis and Design
3 cr.

P: F301, M301, and P301; S307 or concurrent. Analysis of an organization and the subsequent design of computer systems to meet business requirements are at the heart of the computer information systems (CIS) field. This is the first in a two-course sequence with S410 that addresses the multiphased process for developing information systems. Courses follow the system's development life cycle, although alternative methodologies are also covered. This first course covers the phases from information systems planning through the specification of structured system requirements in functional form (i.e., logical system design) and concentrates on methods, techniques, and tools used to determine information requirements and to document these requirements in a thorough and unambiguous form. Also introduces computer-aided software engineering (CASE) technology. Students learn the discipline of systems analysis and logical design through a hypothetical case situation.

BUS-X
103
Business Learning Community: Personal Financial Decision Making
1 cr.

Specific topic to be announced as the course is offered.

COMM-T
337
History of the Theatre I
3 cr.

Significant factors in primary periods of theatre history through the Renaissance and the effect on contemporary theatre; emphasis on trends and developments; review of representative plays of each period to illustrate the theatrical use of dramatic literature.

EDUC-E
201
Multicultural Education and Global Awareness
3 cr.

This course examines educators’ and students’ responsibility(ies) in a complete and interdependent world. Students will be guided to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to live effectively in a world of limited resources, ethnic diversity, cultural pluralism and increasing interdependence and confidence with which to face the future.

EDUC-F
110
Windows on Education
2 cr.

First-year seminar to support incoming freshmen interested in teaching as a career. The course will facilitate students’ efforts to navigate university life while making an informed decision regarding career choices. Includes a service learning component.

EDUC-L
436
Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
3 cr.

Emphasizes practices, strategies, and materials needed by teachers in English as a second language settings. Whole language approaches, including developing comprehension, speaking, writing and reading will be utilized via hands-on experiences with a variety of materials.

EDUC-N
102
Teaching and Learning Elementary School Mathematics I
3 cr.

This course will help pre-service teachers develop an understanding of mathematics content and pedagogy relevant to be a successful elementary school teacher. Focus is on content and methods that are consistent with recent recommendations about mathematics learning and teaching and the State of Indiana Academic Standards.

HIST-B
310
Britain II
3 cr.

II: Britain since 1688. Examines important modern political, economic, social, and cultural developments, including industrialization and imperialism and the emergence of ideologies like liberalism and socialism.

MIL-G
101
Leadership and Personal Development
1 cr.

This course introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are optional, but available to those looking for more out of their college experience.

MIL-G
201
Innovative Tactical Leadership
2 cr.

This course explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by studying historical case studies and engaging in interactive student exercise. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises. Leadership labs, physical training sessions, and a weekend field training exercise are optional, but available to those looking for more out of their college experience.

NURS-B
104
Power Up: Strategies for Academic Success
3 cr.

This first-year course for students who have declared nursing as a major focuses on assisting students in gaining essential skills for academic success and in developing the ability to make use of university resources. Topics will include time management, stress management, critical thinking, development of networks of support, communication skills, learning styles, and academic responsibility. Teaching and learning strategies will incorporate campus technology and library resources as tools for completion of course requirements.

SOC-R
495
Topics in Sociology
3 cr.

Exploration of a topic in sociology not covered by the regular curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Music and Social Change in the U.S.