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2011-2012 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

» Course Descriptions


Classification of Courses

The following classification of courses is furnished for clarification to assist students in choosing appropriate courses:

  1. Courses with the prefix DSP are developmental. These may not be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are placed in them according to the College’s placement procedure.
  2. Courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman level and those numbered 2000-2999 are sophomore level. However, students having necessary prerequisites may take any course.

Course Descriptions

Two types of courses are offered: institutional credit non-transfer courses not applicable to a degree or certificate and regular college credit courses.

Regular College Credit Courses

The following abbreviations indicate the term in which the course is offered:

F — Fall

S — Spring

Su — Summer

UD — Upon Demand

♦ — Courses which fulfill minimum degree requirements. For more information, see General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, under » Academic Information  .

— Not part of the Universal Transfer Path.

 

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Philosophy

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in Philosophy. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Photography

 Special materials may be required for certain Photography courses. Students should consult the advisor or instructor.

  
  • PHO 1010 - 35 mm Camera Operation

    1 credits


    35 mm camera system, film cameras and accessories, light sources, filters, types of lenses and focal length, close up photography. (35mm camera desirable.) One hour per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1011 - Digital Camera Operation

    1 credits


    Introduction to use of digital camera. Digital camera required. One hour per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1110 - Basic Photography I

    3 credits


    Digital camera systems and operations, exposure control,focal length, electronic flash, digital processing using computer software. Digital camera required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1120 - Basic Photography II

    3 credits


    Advanced camera systems and operations, lighting techniques and special effects. Digital processing using computer software. Digital camera required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHO 1110 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • PHO 2430 - Studio Photography I

    3 credits


    Light and basic light forms, light sources and movement, key relationships, facial lighting, form fill and lighting systems. Permission of instructor required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • PHO 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Photography

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study in a specific topic in photography. UD
  
  • PHO 2900 - Individualized Studies in Photography

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in photography. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Physical Education

 Each activity course meets two hours per week. Although students may choose to repeat a course for credit, two different activity course numbers must be taken to fulfill the two-hour physical education requirement. Veterans may apply for up to four hours of credit for active military service. Students with medical reasons or handicaps verifiable by a physician may
request adaptive physical education activities appropriate for their needs and abilities.

  
  • PHED 1010 - Varsity Athletics I




    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1020 - Varsity Athletics II




    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1030 - Varsity Athletics III




    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1040 - Varsity Athletics IV




    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1120 - Badminton

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1150 - Archery

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1170 - Beginning Tennis

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1180 - Advanced Tennis

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1190 - Volleyball

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1210 - Beginning Golf

    1 credits


    Additional fee: $32 UD
  
  • PHED 1220 - Bowling

    1 credits


    Additional fee: $35 UD
  
  • PHED 1233 - Kickboxing Aerobics

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1235 - Kickboxing I

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1236 - Kickboxing II

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1320 - Beginning Karate

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1330 - Advanced Karate

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1331 - Walking

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1360 - Snow Skiing

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1370 - Advanced Snow Skiing

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1410 - Adaptive Physical Education I

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1420 - Adaptive Physical Education II

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1510 - Conditioning

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1520 - Basic Camping

    1 credits


    Additional fee: $20 UD
  
  • PHED 1560 - Backpacking

    1 credits


    Additional fee: $20 UD
  
  • PHED 1610 - Fitness I

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 1611 - Fitness II

    1 credits


    UD
  
  • PHED 2000 - Personal Training

    3 credits


    This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. The course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Eligibility for a Personal Training Certification is available through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certification. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • PHED 2210 - Playground Leadership

    3 credits


    Activities, policies and programming involved in the organization and direction of a playground program. Three hours per week. S
  
  • PHED 2310 - PE in the Elementary School

    3 credits


    Physical, mental, social and emotional development of the elementary school child; curricular development; organization and direction of rhythmic and group activities. Three hours per week. S
  
  • PHED 2510 - Introduction to Leisure Studies

    3 credits


    An overview of the principles of leisure, recreation, play, physical education and sport based on historical, social, psychological, physiological and environmental forces as they impact the individual and society; provides the students with a better understanding of the nature and scope of leisure behavior and resources upon which they can build their subsequent specializations. Three hours per week. F
  
  • PHED 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Physical Education

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in physical education. UD
  
  • PHED 2900 - Individualized Studies in Physical Education

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in physical education. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Physics

  
  • ENGR 2110 - Engineering Statics

    3 credits


    A three-dimensional treatment of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium; introductory mechanics of materials including stress-strain relations, torsion, shear and bending. May also be registered as PHYS 2710. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) F
  
  • ENGR 2120 - Engineering Dynamics

    3 credits


    Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies from an advanced standpoint with emphasis on rigid-body kinetics; a general analysis of oscillatory mechanical systems. May also be registered as PHYS 2720. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2110.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120.) S
  
  • ENGR 2130 - Engineering Circuits

    3 credits


    DC and AC analysis of circuits with resistors, capacitors, inductors and operational amplifiers; first- and second order transients; La Place transform.  May also be registered as PHYS 2610. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) (Corequisite(s): ENGR 2131.) S
  
  • ENGR 2131 - Engineering Circuits Laboratory

    1 credits


    Laboratory to accompany ENGR 2130. May also be registered as PHYS 2611. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): ENGR 2130.) S
  
  • PHYS 2010 - College Physics I

    3 credits


    ♦ Statics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, harmonic motion, physical properties of solids and fluids, fundamental principles of wave motion. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): High school trigonometry or MATH 1720 or MATH 1200.) (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2011.) F, S
  
  • PHYS 2011 - College Physics I Laboratory

    1 credits


    ♦ Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2010. Three hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2010.) F, S
  
  • PHYS 2020 - College Physics II

    3 credits


    ♦ Heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, electromagnetic circuits and fields, properties of electromagnetic radiation, geometric and physical optics, reflection, refraction, diffraction and polarization; modern physics concepts. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010.) (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2021.) S
  
  • PHYS 2021 - College Physics II Laboratory

    1 credits


    ♦ Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2020. Three hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2020.) S
  
  • PHYS 2110 - University Physics I

    3 credits


    ♦ Calculus-based mechanics, statics, rectilinear and curvilinear kinematics and dynamics, rigid body motion, harmonic motion, fluid statics and dynamics. Four hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910.) (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2111.) S
  
  • PHYS 2111 - University Physics I Laboratory

    1 credits


    ♦ Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2110. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) S
  
  • PHYS 2120 - University Physics II

    3 credits


    ♦ Electrostatics, magneto statics, induction, direct and alternating current circuits, electrical transients, waves and geometrical optics. Four hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2121.) F
  
  • PHYS 2121 - University Physics II Laboratory

    1 credits


    Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2130. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) F
  
  • PHYS 2130 - Modern Physics

    3 credits


    Physical optics and introductory special relativity and quantum mechanics with applications to atomic and nuclear physics. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120 and PHYS 2131.) UD
  
  • PHYS 2131 - Modern Physics Laboratory

    1 credits


    Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2130. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2130.) UD
  
  • PHYS 2610 - Engineering Circuits

    3 credits


    DC and AC analysis of circuits with resistors, capacitors, inductors and operational amplifiers; first- and second order transients; La Place transform. May also be registered as ENGR 2130. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2611.) S
  
  • PHYS 2611 - Engineering Circuits Laboratory

    1 credits


    Laboratory to accompany PHYS 2610. May also be registered as ENGR 1231. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): PHYS 2610.) S
  
  • PHYS 2710 - Engineering Statics

    3 credits


    A three-dimensional treatment of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium; introductory mechanics of materials including stress-strain relations, torsion, shear and bending. May also be registered as ENGR 2110. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) F
  
  • PHYS 2720 - Engineering Dynamics

    3 credits


    Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies from an advanced standpoint with emphasis on rigid-body kinetics; a general analysis of oscillatory mechanical systems. May also be registered as ENGR 2120. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2710.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120.) S
  
  • PHYS 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Physics

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a particular topic in physics. UD
  
  • PHYS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Physics

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in physics. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Political Science

  
  • POLS 1030 - American Government

    3 credits


    ♦ Fundamental principles of American government including the Constitution, congress, the presidency and court system. Three hours per week. F
  
  • POLS 1730 - Principles of Leadership I

    1 credits


    A study of effective leadership styles, behaviors, attitudes, power and organizational politics. Emphasis is placed on developing teamwork, motivation, conflict resolution and problem solving. May be registered as MGT or POLS 1730. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • POLS 1740 - Principles of Leadership II

    1 credits


    A continuation of Principles of Leadership I with an increased emphasis on the practical aspects of conflict resolution, problem solving and techniques for leading discussion and conducting meetings. May be registered as MGT or POLS 1740. Total of 16 contact hours. (Prerequisite(s): POLS 1730.) UD
  
  • POLS 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Political Science

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a particular topic in political science. UD
  
  • POLS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Political Science

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in political science. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1030 - General Psychology

    3 credits


    ♦ Schools of psychology, biological basis of behavior, learning, motivation, human development, intelligence, personality, stress, abnormal behavior, therapy and human sexuality. Three hours per week. F, S, Su
  
  • PSYC 1130 - Educational Psychology

    3 credits


    Psychological principles in a classroom setting including development, cognitive style, teacher role, evaluation and management. May also be registered as EDU 1130. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of instructor.) F
  
  • PSYC 2040 - Child Growth and Development

    3 credits


    The normal child from conception through early adolescence, childhood disorders, implications in working with children; field experience required.  May also be registered as EDU 2040. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • PSYC 2110 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3 credits


    Students will develop personal learning styles, review the effects of childhood on current behavior, identify how to manage stree effectively, discover the significance of relationships and sexuality, learn to deal creatively with loneliness, discover values that give meaning to life, and learn pathways to personal growth. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of instructor.) F
  
  • PSYC 2130 - Life Span Psychology

    3 credits


    ♦ Conception through the later adult years, psychological and physiological growth and development, death and dying. May also be registered as EDU 2130. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of instructor.) S, Su
  
  • PSYC 2310 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 credits


    Maladaptive and psychopathological behavioral patterns including causation, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030.) S, Su
  
  • PSYC 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Psychology

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in psychology. UD
  
  • PSYC 2900 - Individualized Studies in Psychology

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in psychology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Religious Studies

  
  • REL 1070 - Old Testament Survey

    3 credits


    Geographical, historical, political, literary and cultural background of the Old Testament, development of the Hebrew canon; an overview of the law, prophets and writings. May be registered as HUM or REL 1070. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • REL 1080 - New Testament Survey

    3 credits


    Historical, cultural, political, philosophical and religious background of the New Testament; development of the canon, authorship, date, circumstances and content of each book. May be registered as HUM or REL 1080. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • REL 2780 - World Religions

    3 credits


     ♦ Introduction to the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. May be registered as HUM or REL 2780. Three hours per week. UD.
  
  • REL 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Religious Studies

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a particular topic in Religious Studies. UD
  
  • REL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Religious Studies

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in Religious Studies. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Service – Learning

  
  • SLE 2400 - Service Learning Project I

    3 credits


    This course allows the student to be involved in service-learning project in a community service agency, providing an opportunity during the collegiate experience to learn about and address community needs. Through the community placement and class seminars, the course will help the student develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective skills, and will strive to increase the student’s understanding of community and societal needs. The student will complete 50 hours of volunteer service during the semester. F, S
  
  • SLE 2410 - Service Learning Exercises

    1 credits


    This course allows the student to be involved in a service-learning project in a community service agency, providing an opportunity during the collegiate experience to learn about and address community needs. This course will help the student develop critical thinking, problem solving and reflective skills, and will strive to increase the student’s understanding of community and societal needs. The student will complete 20 hours of volunteer service during the semester and will participate in class seminars. F, S
  
  • SLE 2420 - Service Learning Exercises

    1 credits


    Continuation of service-learning experience. Requires 20 hours of volunteer service and reflection activities. F, S
  
  • SLE 2430 - Service Learning Exercises

    1 credits


    Continuation of service-learning experience. Requires 20 hours of volunteer service and reflection activities. F, S
  
  • SLE 2500 - Service Learning Project II

    3 credits


    A continuation of SLE 2400 Service-Learning Project I, this course is designed to promote experiential learning for Cleveland State students through a service experience. Students enrolled in SLE 2500 will participate in a semester-long service project and monthly seminars. Students will actively participate in an existing service project or plan and implement a service project designed to meet a community need. The student will reflect on their experiences in class discussions and a reflection journal/portfolio. The student will complete 50 hours of service during the semester. (Prerequisite(s): SLE 2400.) F, S

Social Work/Human Services

  
  • SWRK 1060 - Social Work Practicum

    1 credits


    Practice experience in a social service or community agency to expose the student to the field of social work and the agencies where they might be employed. 50 service hours are required during a 15 week semester. The student will also be required to attend one hour of classroom supervision per week. F
  
  • SWRK 1130 - Substance Abuse

    3 credits


    Overview of substance-related disorders. History and problems associated with chemical abuse; diagnostic indicators; treatment approaches, resources and assessments of treatment results. Three hours per week. S
  
  • SWRK 1320 - Aging in America/Elder Care

    3 credits


    Effects of aging; skills needed for care of the dependent elderly, the physically inconvenienced, the chronically ill; coping with death and dying; practical strategies for securing and providing the constellation of services appropriate to meeting needs of the elderly. Social Work elective. Three hours per week. S
  
  • SWRK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work

    3 credits


    Historical development, philosophy, values, ethics, the social welfare system and the populations served. Three hours per week. F
  
  • SWRK 2020 - Cultural Diversity

    3 credits


    An introductory course for students providing the knowledge, awareness and skills necessary for effectively working with culturally diverse populations. Race, ethnicity, language, culture, gender, socioeconomic class, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion will be examined as part of studying our human diversity. Social Work Elective. Three hours per week. F
  
  • SWRK 2030 - Introduction to Social Welfare and Policy

    3 credits


    Historical examination of the development of social welfare programs and policies. Three hours per week. S
  
  • SWRK 2040 - Interviewing Skills

    3 credits


    A study of the skills, techniques, methods and procedures used in interviewing clients in a generalist social work setting. The emphasis is on rudimentary intervention skills for the beginning practitioner. Social Work Elective. Three hours per week. F
  
  • SWRK 2050 - Crisis and Mental Health

    3 credits


    Skills necessary to recognize and intervene in acute and severe/persistent mental health issues that concern a large population within the field of human services. Three hours per week. S
  
  • SWRK 2060 - Family and Children Services

    3 credits


    This course is designed to teach the student the basics tenants of child welfare and family services. The student will be given the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of child welfare services including foster care, adoption, child maltreatment issues, court processes and family preservation services. This class will prepare the student for upper division courses in child welfare. Three hours per week. F
  
  • SWRK 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Social Work

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in language, literature, the arts or related areas. UD
  
  • SWRK 2900 - Individualized Studies in Social Work

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in humanities. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology

    3 credits


    ♦ Basic concepts, research and theories of individual and group influence. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • SOCI 1020 - Social Problems

    3 credits


    ♦ Selected social problems including substance abuse, mental illness, crime, social inequality, population and ecology. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1010.) S
  
  • SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family

    3 credits


    The contemporary family institution including cultural perspectives, mate selection and kinship relationships. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1010.) S
  
  • SOCI 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Sociology

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a particular topic in sociology. UD
  
  • SOCI 2900 - Individualized Studies in Sociology

    1-9 credits


    Independent and individualized studies in sociology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I

    3 credits


    Elementary reading, writing and speaking in Spanish; culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Three hours per week. (Corequisite(s): LNG 1000.) F, S
 

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