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MAY COURSES WILL BE POSTED IN FEBRUARY.
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Language Across Cultures
ANTH/LING 1203 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Teresa Bell
May 12-15,19-22,27-30
8:00am-12:00pm
KH 140
Lab fee $3
Theories of language family origins and their relationship to human migration; types of human languages; linguistic concept of genetic relatedness; writing systems development; non-western sociolinguistic and usage phenomena; cultural and scientific importance of endangered languages; how languages become endangered; factors involved in preservation. This course may not count for major credit.
Prerequisite: None
Indian/Non-Indian Cultural Behavior
ANTH 3953 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Bobanne Roush
May 12-15,20-22,27-29
11:00am-3:40pm
DAHT 112
Did you ever wonder why some native people never seem to make prolonged eye contact with you, or are late for meetings, or seem to be very quiet and seemingly withdrawn when you meet them? Is there substance to "Indian Time?" There are reasons for this. We will explore such behavior and provide some insights and reasons why native people do this.
Prerequisite: 1113 or Junior standing
Sunken Continents, Lost Tribes, & Aliens: Science & Pseudoscience in Archaeology (cancelled)
ANTH 4953 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Richard Pailes
May 14-17,19-24,26-31
10:00am-1:00pm
DAH 031
This course will examine various popular theories, both old and current, that purport to explain a host of supposed mysteries, such as who built the sphinx, the mythical continent of Atlantis, the origin of Native Americans, and visitations of space aliens who are said to have brought culture and civilization to mankind, and will contrast such theories with modern archaeology.
Prerequisite: ANTH 1113, or junior standing
ARCHITECTURE
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Rendering
ARCH/ID 4970 850
3 credits/Letter graded
David Boeck
May 12-31 M-F
8:30am-12:05pm
CARN 208A
Lab fee $3
Class limited to 25
This studio is concerned with the importance of graphic presentation in the conveyance of design ideas to the client. You will develop a more advanced understanding of the graphic presentation principals and the use of various mediums in developing your presentations. Work will be completed primarily in the design studio.
Prerequisite: ARCH-Senior or graduate standing or permission, ID-Junior standing or permission
ART & ARTC
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
In Between the Frames; Understanding Comics (online course)
ARTC 4923 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Robert Dohrmann
May 12-30
online course
We will look critically and theoretically at the graphic novel. Using Scott McCloud's text, Understanding Comics as a conceptual basis, the instructor will generate specific questions to create an online discussion community. We will discuss a variety of things in this class, such as how the comic book form delivers its content to the cultural significance of the art form itself.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (bobd@ou.edu)
Readings in Visual Culture (online course)
ARTC 4930 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Todd Stewart
May 12-31
online course
Class limited to 25
As we move into the 21st century visuality is at the center of much contemporary discourse surrounding the construction of history, power, memory, truth, and identity. The growth of new media and advanced imaging systems has radically changed the ways in which we perceive and engage with the world around us. It is therefore important as contemporary creators and consumers of images that we each understand the complex construction of visual culture.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must notify the instructor for instructions. (stewart@ou.edu)
Digital Photography For Non-Art Majors
ART 4923 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Carrie Fudickar
May 12-28 M-F
9:00am-1:00pm
FJC B18
Lab fee $45
Class limited to 25
This is a non-darkroom introduction to photographic study. The main components of this course include camera and lens operations and techniques and exposure control; to develop an informed approach to discussing art through selective readings and viewing of slides and/or videos; and to establish a foundation to the critical process.
A digital camera of any type is needed. A DSLR is the preferred.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
DIY T-Shirt Printing
ART 4923 851
3 credits/Letter graded
Curtis Jones
May 12-23 M-F
10:00am-4:00pm
FJC 321
Lab fee $45
The purpose will be to learn and become proficient in skills specific to t-shirt design and printing. An emphasis will be placed on efficient design and how to realize creative ideas. By the end of the course, students will have the necessary knowledge to set up an operational shop from any home or small studio as well as an awareness of resources available to help them get started.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Digital Photography For Non-Art Majors (cancelled)
ART 4923 852
3 credits/Letter graded
Shane Brown
May 12-27 M-F
9:00am-1:20pm
FJC 205
Lab fee $45
Class limited to 25
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the digital photo making process through the understanding of the digital camera and its components. This course will also introduce topics such as composition and content as a means of expression through the exploration of work by other photographers (web and videos). A digital camera is required.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
BOTANY
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Ecology and Environmental Quality
BOT 2404 850
(Core Area II:Natural Science-Lab)
4 credits/Letter graded
Linda Wallace
May 12-31 M-F
8:00am-12:30pm
GLCH 40
Study of ecological principles and their applications to human systems, study of population, air polution, water polution, energy issues, etc. Laboratory exercises focus on learning scientific methods of measurement of environmental quality factors. Laboratory
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (lwallace@ou.edu)
Economic Botany
BOT 3163 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Michael Gilmore
May 13-30 T-F
9:00am-1:00pm
GLCH 129
Lab fee $20
This course is a survey of plants and plant products used in industry. Also covered: drug plants and drugs; and especially food plants and food adjuncts. The course will cover the origin of agriculture, domestication and evolution of crop plants, and uses of plants in different cultures.
Prerequisite: Intro to Biology, BOT 1005, ZOO 1005, BOT 1114, or ZOO 1114
CLASSICS
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Greek Epic Poetry in English Translation
CL C 3113 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Stephen Wagner
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
MFPH 3020
Lab fee $3
The ancient Greek epic strongly influenced not only the ancient Greeks but also the entire Western literary and intellectual tradition. In this course we will examine the epics of Hesiod and Homer in their literary and historical context, placing particular emphasis on the character of the epic hero, human nature, mankind's relationship with the gods, and the resulting human condition.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: read "Hesiod: Works and Days." Contact instructor: swagner@ou.edu
Greek Epic Poetry in English Translation (cancelled)
CL C 3113 851
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Stephen Wagner
May 12-31 M-F
1:30-4:55pm
MFPH 3020
Lab fee $3
The ancient Greek epic strongly influenced not only the ancient Greeks but also the entire Western literary and intellectual tradition. In this course we will examine the epics of Hesiod and Homer in their literary and historical context, placing particular emphasis on the character of the epic hero, human nature, mankind's relationship with the gods, and the resulting human condition.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: read "Hesiod: Works and Days." Contact instructor: swagner@ou.edu
Women in Ancient Greece
CL C 3713 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Cheryl Walker-Esbaugh
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-1:25pm
KH 138
Survey of the roles of women in ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Period. Primary and secondary sources are utilized to provide students with both a literary and historical perspective of women in this time frame.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
COMMUNICATION
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Principles of Communication
COMM 1113 850
(Core Area I:Symbolic & Oral Communication-Other)
3 credits/Letter graded
Leslie Deatrick
May 13-31 T-F
9:00am-1:00pm
BURT 208
Lab fee $35
Class limited to 28
Introductory study of human communication emphasizing both theoretic understanding of the process as well as skillful application of communication principles and techniques within a variety of settings.
Prerequisite: None
Public Speaking
COMM 2613 850
(Core Area I:Symbolic & Oral Communication-Other)
3 credits/Letter graded
Lindsay Wakefield
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:35pm
AH 112
Lab fee $35
Class limited to 28
Develops skill in the composition and delivery of speeches suitable for various common speech situations and criteria for judging speeches heard or read. Topics included: Nature of public speaking, choosing and presenting a topic, analyzing an audience, organizing and outlining.
Prerequisite: None
Computer Mediated Communication
COMM 3653 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Kevin Wright
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
BURT 205
Class limited to 28
This course is an introduction to the area of computer-mediated communication. The rise of computer technology has allowed people to communicate in a variety of new ways, and it has created challenges for communication researchers attempting to understand these behaviors.
Prerequisite: 1113 and 2713
Communication and Humor
COMM 3810 851
3 credits/Letter graded
John Banas
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-2:00pm
BURT 210
Class limited to 28
This course is intended to provide you with an understanding of the role of humor in communication. By reading the original source materials, you will be able to learn and draw your own conclusions about theories and ideas related to humor, and its effects on a variety of issues, including: relationships, persuasion, identity, media, and politics. Hopefully, you will gain insight into humor and communication in a way that illuminates important issues in your own life.
Prerequisite: 1113 and 2713 or junior standing with permission of instructor
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
DANCE
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The Understanding of Dance (cancelled)
DANC 1713 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Understanding Artistic Forms)
3 credits/Letter graded
Holly Tall Chief
May 12-31 M-F
10:30am-1:55pm
FAC 317
Lab fee $35
Class limited to 26
Class is designed to provide students with an appreciation and comprehension of all aspects of theatrical dance, including history, production elements, and careers that currently exist in the dance world. The course will consist of lectures, selected readings and videos which illustrate class topics under discussion.
Prerequisite: None
DRAMA
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Acting For Non-Majors
DRAM 1503 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Lee Neibert
May 12-16,19-23,27-31
10:00am-1:10pm
FAC 317
Lab fee $15
The purpose of this course is to develop a beginning understanding and appreciation of the art and skill of acting through the study of acting principles, dramatic scenes, and basic stage techniques.
Prerequisite: None
ECONOMICS
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Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 1113 850
(Core Area III:Social Science)
3 credits/Letter graded
Norman Maynard
May 12-31 M-F
12:00-3:25pm
BURT 229
This course is designed to give the student a better understanding of Macroeconomics. It is designed to provide the basic tools for analyzing the economy. Through graphical and mathematical analysis, you will be able to show some of the key issues that affect the economic policy.
Prerequisite: MATH 0123 at OU or satisfactory score on the math placement exam
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 1123 850
(Core Area III:Social Science)
3 credits/Letter graded
Chen Wu
May 12-31 M-Sat
10:00am-12:45pm
COH 244
The course covers the basic concepts and tools needed to undertake the analysis of such problems that arise due to the law of scarcity. In addition, the functioning of competitive and noncompetitive product markets is studied, as is the performance of the markets for resources. The result should be a greater understanding of how and why consumers, firms, and markets in the U.S. economy function the way they do.
Prerequisite: MATH 0123 at OU or satisfactory score on the math placement exam
Elements of Statistics
ECON 2843 850
(Core Area I:Symbolic & Oral Communication-Math)
3 credits/Letter graded
Mathew Price
May 12-16,19-23,27-31
9:00am-12:25pm
AH 301
Basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economics applications. Topics covered include data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, time-series and index numbers. Laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 1503 or 1743 or 1823 with a grade of C or better
Elements of Statistics
ECON 2843 851
(Core Area I:Symbolic & Oral Communication-Math)
3 credits/Letter graded
Mathew Price
May 12-16,19-23,27-31
1:00-4:10pm
AH 301
Basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economics applications. Topics covered include data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, time-series and index numbers. Laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 1503 or 1743 or 1823 with a grade of C or better
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
ECON 3113 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Xuebing Yang
May 12-31 M-F
1:00-4:25pm
COH 244
This course examines the individual participants; the citizen, the consumer, the firm that comprise the economy, and the relationship between their individual interests and their group interests as expressed through such institutions as markets, governments, and households.
Prerequisite: 1113 and 1123 with a grade of C or better
EDUCATION
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ENGLISH
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American Poetry and East Asian Philosophy
ENGL 4003 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Jonathan Stalling
May 12-27 M-F
9:00am-1:20pm
AH 359
From the very birth of twentieth century, elements of Asian Philosophy have deeply affected the form and content of American Poetry. In this course we will trace these effects in three periods: The Early Modernism of Ezra Pound (Confucian) and Ernest Fenollosa (Buddhist), The Buddhist inspired poetry of the "Beats" and contemporary Buddhist and Daoist inspired avant-garde poetry and poetics in the U.S.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Working With Writers
ENGL 4203 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Michele Eodice
May 12-15,19-21,27-29
9:00am-1:40pm
BL LL227
Class limited to 25
Investigates how texts are produced, revised, and edited, with a focus on repsonse and feedback strategies that help writers improve.
Prerequisite: None
EXPOSITORY WRITING
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FINANCE
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FRENCH
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Intermediate French
FR 2113 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Thomas Martin
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
KH 132
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
The systematic cultivation of increased depth and control in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. Laboratory
Prerequisite: 1225 or permission
French Conversation and Culture (cancelled)
FR 2133 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Julia Burstein
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
KH 132
Class limited to 28
Conversation practice based on elementary readings in selected topics from traditional and contemporary French culture, with the objective of developing additional active vocabulary and increased oral fluency while obtaining basic concepts about the French culture.
Prerequisite: 1225
Intermediate French Continued
FR 2223 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Amelie Chassaing
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
GIH 350
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
The systematic cultivation of increased depth and control in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing French. Laboratory
Prerequisite: 2113
GEOGRAPHY
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GEOLOGY
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Volcanoes and Earthquakes (online course)
GEOL 1003 850
(Core Area II:Natural Science)
3 credits/Letter graded
Barry Weaver
May 12-31
online course
Lab fee $25
A course for non-science majors dealing with the origins, processes, power, and destruction of volcanoes and earthquakes. Along the way, basic principles of geology and the unifying theory of plate tectonics are covered. This is an online course; other than the orientation meeting, there are no scheduled meetings. This course is ideal for the self-motivated student who needs three hours of general education (non-lab) natural science, but can't fit such a class into their schedule. You will be expected to cover the material on your own and ask questions via email, chat sessions, and office visits.
Prerequisite: High school Chemistry and Algebra or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must notify the instructor, and must visit http://vei.ou.edu/index_intersession.htm before the course begins for announcements regarding the course. . ( Barry Weaver bweaver@ou.edu)
HEALTH
AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Lifeguard Training
HES 1561 850
1 credit/SU graded
Tiffany Martinelli
May 12-16 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm
OU Swim Complex 107
Class limited to 15
Introduces the new concept of rescuing victims at all waterfront areas with an emphasis on speed. Will satisfy both federal and state guidelines which are required for all lifeguards.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PLEASE NOTE: Must be at least 15+ yrs old. HS students may audit the class. Student must be able to swim 300 yards & retrieve a 10lb brick.
Physical Activity in Society
HES 3000 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Danielle Brittain
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
HHC 129
This course examines major theoretical perspectives and research with particular emphasis on explanations for why contemporary American society is largely physically inactive. We will address issues concerning the role of physical activity and exercise including gender issues, media, and racial diversity as well as how our rapidly changing social institutions create obstacles to active lifestyles. We will also examine various strategies that are necessary to transform contemporary society to a more physically active one.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
HES 3502 850
2 credits/Letter graded
Alex Brown
May 12-22 M-F
8:00-11:30am
LNC training room
Lab fee $10
Class limited to 30
Recognition, cause, prevention, treatment, and rehab of athletic injuries; taping methods, protective equipment and doctors' recommendations, equipping the training room, conditioning the athlete, practice routines and the athlete's diet. Laboratory
Prerequisite: 2212 or equivalent; 3hrs. Biological Science; 3hrs Sociological Science
PLEASE NOTE: Contact Alex Brown at acbrown@ou.edu
HISTORY
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
United States, 1492-1865
HIST 1483 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture:US History)
3 credits/Letter graded
Patrick Bottiger
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
DAH 116
Lab fee $6
A general survey of United States history from its colonial origins to the end of the Civil War, with emphasis upon national political, diplomatic, economic, constitutional, social and intellectual developments.
Prerequisite: None
United States, 1865 to Present
HIST 1493 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture:US History)
3 credits/Letter graded
Andrew Franklin
May 12-31 M-F
8:30am-11:55am
DAHT 906
Lab fee $6
A general survey of United States History from the Civil War to the present day, with emphasis upon national political, diplomatic, economic, constitutional, social and intellectual developments.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Important textbook information LINK
Introduction to American Indian History
HIST 1543 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Tash Smith
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:30pm
DAHT 104
A history of American Indian people in North America and their role in shaping American history through the early 1970's. Emphasis will be on how cultural values influenced Indian-European interactions and how cultures change over time.
Prerequisite: None
The Sixties Through Film and Music
HIST 3430 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Thomas Roy
May 12-29 M-F
10:00am-1:35pm
AH 355
Lab fee $6
Class limited to 18
The decade of the 1960's in the U.S. proved to be a strange combination of ebullient optimism, choking despair, and a growing cynicism. The decade began brightly with the promise of Camelot and a New Frontier. However, before the decade was over, the U.S. appeared to be a nation divided by race, culture, and a never-ending war. "The Sixties" will examine the legacy of that decade, looking at the processes which made it such a phenomenon.
Prerequisite: None
Indigenous Peoples of Mexico
HIST 3690 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Michele Stephens
May 12-31 M-F
10:30am-1:55pm
GIH 326
This course explores the indigenous peoples and cultures of Mexico from the pre-contact period to the turn of the 17th century. We will examine various regions of Mexico in lecture, but we will pay particular attention to the Aztecs, in central Mexico and the different Mayan cultures in the southeast part of what is now Mexico.
Prerequisite: None
Southern Africa Since 1800
HIST 3743 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Jid Kamoche
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:40pm
COH 246
Lab fee $6
Class limited to 25
Focuses on the socio-economic and political evolution of southern Africa as a distinctive region from 1800 to the contemporary period. The preponderant role of South Africa in the development of the region will be emphasized, while Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Angola will also be closely examined.
Prerequisite: None
HONORS
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Music and Culture in Everyday Life
HON 3993 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Amanda Minks
May 12-31 M-F
1:30-4:55pm
CCD5 180
Class limited to 26
How does music enter into everyday life in different places and cultural contexts? What effects does music have in the world, and what meanings does it hold for listeners and creators? In this course, we will discuss the role of music in soundscapes and public space, media circulation and consumption, religion and ritual, and performance and embodiment, including dance. Through oral and written assignments, students will apply analytical concepts to their own observations and experiences of musical practices in everyday life.
Prerequisite: Admission to and good standing in the Honors program
HISTORY OF
SCIENCE
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Historical Studies of Science in a Religious World
HSCI 3443 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Van Herd
May 12-31 M-F
12:30-3:55pm
SUT 312
Lab fee $6
This course is an overview of major events in the intersection of science and religion from the middle ages to the present. This is a detailed look at the historical record and exploration of the background of the people involved, the social and political context, and the reasons why certain issues mattered so much.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
Technology, Politics, and International Development
HSCI 3550 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Suzanne Moon
May 12-28 M-F
9:00am-1:00pm
PHSC 108
This course explores the interactions between politics and technology that have informed efforts to produce "developed" societies around the world from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each day we will explore a particular theme in the technological politics of development, featuring comparisons between the past and present to allow us to better understand long-term trends and ideals that have influenced development, as well as to grapple with the crucial contemporary issues. We will critically examine such subjects as nuclear power, computer and communications technology, biotechnology, and technopolitics of corporate responsibility.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
HUMAN RELATIONS
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Social Change Process (online course)
H R 4013 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Janette Habashi
May 12-31
online course
Class limited to 26
Students will gain knowledge of selected laws and community programs that characterize social change activities. Through case studies and discussion, students will acquire skills needed to design strategies needed for intervention that may positively impact the lives of a target population.
Prerequisite: 3013 or Junior standing, or permission of instructor
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must notify the instructor. (jhabashi@ou.edu )
INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Nature and Culture (online course)
IPE 3913 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Reinhild Meissler
May 12-30
online course
"Nature" and "culture" are two interrelated dimensions of the same living system. We will compare different societies, both industrial and non-industrial, and their sustenance practices in various ecological settings.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must notify the instructor for instructions. (reinhild.e.meissler-1@ou.edu)
JOURNALISM
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Psychology in Advertising Creative (cancelled)
JMC 4970/5970 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Doyle Yoon
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-1:25pm
GYLD 2025
Lab fee $ 20
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student of advertising with the psychological processes which underlie persuasive communication and advertising creativity.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Interactive Advertising
JMC 4970 851
3 credits/Letter graded
David Tarpenning
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-3:00pm (lunch break)
GYLD 1040
Lab fee $ 20
This course is designed to give the advertising student an overall understanding of the development of advertising messages, strategies and executions for the internet and the integration of those messages into a traditional advertising campaign.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
LIBRARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Introduction to Knowledge Management (online course) (cancelled)
LIS 4233 850 (undergraduate credit only)
3 credits/Letter graded
Suliman Hawamdeh
May 12-31
online course
The course is delivered online and employs interactive content, scenarios, case studies, online discussion, and virtual teamwork with an emphasis on participation. Students are expected to work in groups to foster virtual teamwork with individual students leading specific topics, case studies analysis, and a formal project or term paper.
Prerequisite: 2003 or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (suliman@ou.edu)
LIBERAL STUDIES
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Social Behavior and the Tipping Point (online course)
LSTD 2700 850 (CONTACT THE INTERSESSION OFFICE TO ENROLL)
3 credits/Letter graded
Desiree Taylor
May 12-31
online course
Class limited to 26
Malcolm Gladwell was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2005. This course will utilize his NY Times best-selling book, "The Tipping Point", and other resources chosen by the instructor to investigate and evaluate certain ideas, observed trends and social behavior in American culture. "The Tipping Point" utilizes real world phenomena from business to education to fashion and media to explain human beings' "social behavior" and "social epidemics." This course will hopefully broaden the student's scope of thinking about how social change occurs and why it occurs in many aspects of American society and culture.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: (CONTACT THE INTERSESSION OFFICE TO ENROLL) Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (desiree.m.taylor-1@ou.edu)
MANAGEMENT
Although students may contact academic departments to request specific courses, departments are not obligated to offer courses during Intersession.
Organizational Management of Professional Sports
MGT 4163 850
3 credits/Letter graded
John Allgood
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:30pm
AH 315
Students will study theories and principles of sports management in collegiate and professional sports. Guest speakers from collegiate and professional athletics will discuss the realities of management.
Prerequisite: Student must be approved for degree candidacy by Price College
Reel Management: Current Issues in Management (cancelled)
MGT 4710 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Jaron Harvey
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-1:00pm
AH 104
This course examines the decision making processes and leadership which contribute to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The course is based on cases, real life events depicted in film, in three subject
areas: CSR, decision making, and leadership. The course will cover the basic theories and models of CSR, decision making, and leadership. In addition the course will explore the relationships between each of these constructs and how they interact with one another.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (jaronharvey@ou.edu)
MARKETING
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MATH
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METEOROLOGY
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Severe and Unusual Weather (cancelled)
METR 2603 850
(Core Area II:Natural Science)
3 credits/Letter graded
Susan Postawko
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
SEC M207
Lab fee $15
The course is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the physical and societal aspects of severe and unusual weather. Specific topics to be covered include thunderstorms, squall lines, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes, observational systems, and procedures, remote sensing tools, severe weather climatology, blizzards and ice storms, lake-effect snow storms, weather modification, and weather impacts on industry and society.
Prerequisite: None
MODERN LANGUAGE
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MUSIC
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Understanding Music
MUNM 1113 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Understanding Artistic Forms)
3 credits/Letter graded
Tony Hutchins
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:10pm
CMC 015
Lab fee $40
This is a course in music appreciation. The course offers an overview of western music history and a brief introduction to nonwestern styles. The instructor will present material through lectures and frequent playing of audio recordings and video tapes.
Prerequisite: None
Experiencing Music
MUNM 1743 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Understanding Artistic Forms)
3 credits/Letter graded
Sara Ernst
May 12-30 M-F
9:00am-12:35pm
CMC 032
An introduction to the varied strands of folk music in America. Involves examination of the historical, cultural and social implications of American folk songs; performance and analysis of folk songs as musical art forms; and the link between folk songs and large-scale contemporary musical compositions.
Prerequisite: None
History of Jazz (online course)
MUNM 2313 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Understanding Artistic Forms)
3 credits/Letter graded
Larry Hammett
May 12-31
online course
Detailed and specific study of Jazz as a major musical art form. Studies the logical musical developments of Jazz pointing out the important elements comprising the individual styles as they have evolved. Evolution and cultural ties are made through representative masterworks by master performers. Critical listening and evaluation are a major element. No prior knowledge of terms or techniques is necessary.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (larryhammett@larryhammett.com)
History of Jazz (online course)
MUNM 2313 851
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Understanding Artistic Forms)
3 credits/Letter graded
Larry Hammett
May 12-31
online course
Detailed and specific study of Jazz as a major musical art form. Studies the logical musical developments of Jazz pointing out the important elements comprising the individual styles as they have evolved. Evolution and cultural ties are made through representative masterworks by master performers. Critical listening and evaluation are a major element. No prior knowledge of terms or techniques is necessary.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (larryhammett@larryhammett.com)
Introduction to World Music
MUNM 3113 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Miranda Arana
May 12-15,19-22,27-30
9:00am-1:00pm
CMC 131
Lab fee $40
The study of music and human culture focusing on representative societies from Africa, Native America, and Latin America will be undertaken, developing critical skills and an appreciation for the musical diversity of the world. Participation in this course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to recognize aurally various world music genres, and understand their significance to the particular cultures associated with them.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Introduction to World Music
MUNM 3113 851
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Courtney Crappell
May 12-29 M-R
1:00-5:00pm
CMC 242
Lab fee $40
The study of music and human culture focusing on representative societies from Africa, Native America, and Latin America will be undertaken, developing critical skills and an appreciation for the musical diversity of the world. Participation in this course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to recognize aurally various world music genres, and understand their significance to the particular cultures associated with them.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Music of the Pacific Rim
MUNM 3413 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Sheaukang Hew
May 13-29 M-F
9:30am-1:30pm
CMC 242
Lab fee $35
Open to non-music majors. Music cultures of the Pacific Rim including Japan, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Pacific Islands and Australia. Cultural context and aesthetic elements of the music will be examined. Western musical terminology will serve as a point of departure as a new musical vocabulary and mindset are developed and used as part of written reports and class discussions.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
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Introduction to Native American Studies
NAS 1013 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Non-Western Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Lydia "Waleila" Carey
May 12-31 M-F
8:00-11:25am
GIH 332
This is a course designed to introduce you to the basic knowledge in the area of Native American Studies. You will develop a clearer understanding of the people who inhabited this land called America before, during and after contact. You will be able to examine government policy as it applies to various nations and tribes. The course will provide you with a foundation and understanding of how the struggle of existing in two different worlds was founded upon the idea of negotiation.
Prerequisite: None
History of Powwow Culture
NAS 3693 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Paul McKenzie-Jones
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
AH 304
Lab fee $40
The powwow is a powerful and vibrant expression of Native American identity. This course traces the history of powwow culture from the original tribal dance societies, through the Wild West Shows of the early 20th century, to the evolution of the mult-layered cultural event that is the modern-day powwow.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Native American Studies or permission
Native American Women Leadership (cancelled)
NAS 3693 851
3 credits/Letter graded
Bridget Dimery
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
GYLD 2020
Lab fee $40
Identify, establish and integrate an understanding of leadership developed in accordance with American Indian Society with a special focus on the role, functions and contributions of Native women to the culture, history, spirit and political dynamics of tribal nations.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Native American Studies or permission
People Not Mascots: Native American Athletes (click for flyer)
NAS 3693 852
3 credits/Letter graded
Josh Clough
May 12-31 M-F
9:20am-12:45pm
MFPH 3010
Lab fee $40
This course traces the history and contemporary issues surrounding sports played by Indigenous peoples north of Mexico. Students will gain an understanding of the diversity and vibrancy of sports in Indian cultures as well as the impact of mascots and other popular imagery on Native peoples themselves.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Native American Studies or permission
Native American Teaching Methodology and Teaching Strategies
NAS 3693 853 (cancelled)
3 credits/Letter graded
Lydia "Waleila" Carey
May 12-31 M-F
1:00-4:25pm
GIH 332
Lab fee $40
This course is designed for those individuals who are interested in going into the field of teaching in rural or urban areas where the student population includes Indegenous Americans, Tribal Schools or Tribal Colleges. You will examine the anticipated impact on education with the No Child Left Behind Law, and the need of qualified instructors who are academically sound and knowledgeable about Indegenous American culture, which will be in high demand.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Native American Studies or permission
Native American Culture and Technology (cancelled)
NAS 3693 854
3 credits/Letter graded
Trevor Torralba
May 12-31 M-F
1:00-4:25pm
MFPH 3065
Lab fee $40
This course is designed to examine how computer technology can be utilized to express and preserve Native American Culture. This course will also explore how to recognize that each Native American Tribe is unique in its needs and level of acceptability with technology and its culture. We will examine current Native American media outlets and their nature, and also explore how a Native American Tribe can benefit in cultural expression and preservation by utilizing computer technology and participating in the Kiowa Online Radio Project.
Prerequisite: Six hours of Native American Studies or permission
PHILOSOPHY
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Computing for Behavioral Sciences
PSY 2503 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Kamran Sadeghi
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-1:25pm
DAH 017
Class limited to 25
This course serves as an introduction to computer terminology, computer equipment, and provides fundamental concepts for using PC-based software.
Prerequisite: None
Psychology of Groups
PSY 4793 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Eric Day
May 13-31 T-F
9:30am-1:30pm
DAHT 905
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the psychological principles underlying group dynamics. The primary goal is to understand group processes, with an eye on the relevance of group phenomena to organizational settings. The topics covered will include individuality versus collectivity, joining and leaving groups, self-esteem and inclusion in groups, cohesion and development, development and persistance of norms, social influence, power and obedience, group performance, social facilitation and social loafing, intergroup relations, stereotyping and prejudice, group decision making, social identity, deindividuation, and leadership in groups.
Prerequisite: None
REGIONAL & CITY PLANNING
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Religious Traditions of Japan
RELS 3933 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Tomoko Yoshida
May 12,13,15,16,19,20,22,23,27-30
8:30am-12:30pm
BL 104
This course is a historical survey of religious traditions in Japan from pre-historic times to the present. One of the important characteristics of Japanese religiosity is its diffused and overlapping nature. The majority of people in pre-modern times honored varieties of deities and principles from Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism. In order to grasp this religious condition in its organic whole, in this course much emphasis is placed in reading primary sources, especially personal expressions of worldviews.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: read the items assigned for the first day of class. Contact Tomoko Yoshida at tyoshida@ou.edu
SOCIAL
WORK
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International Social Work (online course)
S WK 5170 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Anthony Natale
May 12-31
online course
This course is designed to extend the student's generalist knowledge and its related technology to the distinctive features of international communities. Within the framework provided by theory, attention is given to the importance of incorporating social work values and ethics into the practice role and into the social system itself. Critical thinking skills are considered essential to the practice role.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (anatale@ou.edu)
Visual Representation and Social Issues (cancelled)
S WK 4170/5170 851
3 credits/Letter graded
David Moxley
May 12-28 M-F
4:00-8:00pm
RHYN 115
This course will incorporate practicum and seminar formats in which students undertake field work and participate in class sessions in which they consider their visual representations of social issues, reflect on their own and colleagues' strategies of portrayal and findings, consider the reading, and make plans for additional field work. Students will complete specific field and writing assignments that culminate in the final course project.
Prerequisite: 4170-Upper division standing or permission, 5170-Graduate standing or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-class assignment: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (david.moxley@ou.edu)
SOCIOLOGY
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Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1113 850
(Core Area III:Social Science)
3 credits/Letter graded
Julia Dinger
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
GIH 317
Lab fee $3
The fundamental concepts of sociology; foundations of group life; social change, processes and problems.
Prerequisite: None
Social Problems (online course)
SOC 1523 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Susan Sharp
May 12-31
online course
Lab fee $3
Class limited to 23
Analysis of major social problems of contemporary U.S. and policy debates concerning them. Examination of social science theory and research that are relevant to understanding these problems. Development of social institutions in which social problems occur.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (sharp@ou.edu)
Social Problems (online course)
SOC 1523 851
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Jennifer Hartsfield
May 12-31
online course
Lab fee $3
Analysis of major social problems of contemporary U.S. and policy debates concerning them. Examination of social science theory and research that are relevant to understanding these problems. Development of social institutions in which social problems occur.
Prerequisite: None
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (jharts@ou.edu)
Sociology of Deviance (online course)
SOC 3543 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Margaret Kelley
May 12-31
online course
Lab fee $3
Class limited to 25
We are going to study the social, cultural and individual factors in the etiology of deviance. We will explore the establishment and maintenance of deviant categories; the motivations behind deviant behavior; the identification as deviant of individuals and of particular segments of society, by formal and informal means; the effects of institutionalization upon the deviant; and the efforts of deviants to eradicate the label society has placed upon them.
Prerequisite: 1113 or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (mkelley@ou.edu)
Sociology of Deviance (online course)
SOC 3543 851
3 credits/Letter graded
Margaret Kelley
May 12-31
online course
Lab fee $3
Class limited to 25
We are going to study the social, cultural and individual factors in the etiology of deviance. We will explore the establishment and maintenance of deviant categories; the motivations behind deviant behavior; the identification as deviant of individuals and of particular segments of society, by formal and informal means; the effects of institutionalization upon the deviant; and the efforts of deviants to eradicate the label society has placed upon them.
Prerequisite: 1113 or permission
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must contact the instructor for instructions. (mkelley@ou.edu)
Race in the Media and Sports
SOC 3900 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Paul Ketchum
May 13-28 T-F
11:00am-3:40pm
AH 101
Lab fee $1
This course examines the role of race in entertainment and sports in the Post Civil-Rights Period. A brief comparison of race/ethnicity in entertainment/sports during the periods of slavery, Jim Crow, Civil-Rights, and Post Civil-Rights will be used as a basis for the examination as to whether entertainment in the Post Civil-Rights period has furthered or hindered the goal of racial/ethnic equality in America today.
Prerequisite: 1113 or permission
SPANISH
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Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Andres Bagajewicz
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
KH 135
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 851
3 credits/Letter graded
Sherry Cox
May 12-31 M-F
8:30am-12:00pm
PHSC 119
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 852
3 credits/Letter graded
Rachel Cortest
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
FH 336
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 853
3 credits/Letter graded
Jennifer Jarvis-Denny
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
FH 304
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish (cancelled)
SPAN 2113 854
3 credits/Letter graded
Patricia Bagajewicz
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
BURT 119
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 855
3 credits/Letter graded
Maria Marchand
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
GIH 338
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 856
3 credits/Letter graded
Eugenia Munoz
May 12-31 M-F
10:00am-1:25pm
GIH 344
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 857
3 credits/Letter graded
Patricia Tello
May 12-31 M-F
9:30am-12:55pm
KH 319
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 858
3 credits/Letter graded
Matt Waldroop
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
PHSC 224
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 2113 859
3 credits/Letter graded
Chris Kneifl
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
MFPH 2010
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Develops reading skills and control of grammar while cultivating depth of oral and writing ability. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strong re-enforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts of literary and cultural interest.
Prerequisite: 1225 or equivalent
Intermediate Spanish Continued
SPAN 2223 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Samuel Manickam
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
KH 136
Lab fee $15
Class limited to 28
Refines reading skill and mastery of grammar. Emphasis on sophisticated vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. Literary and cultural texts discussed in oral and essay form.
Prerequisite: 2113
Business Spanish I
SPAN 3623 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Diego Batista Rey
May 12-30 M-F
12:30-3:55pm
KH 137
Class limited to 28
Introduces the specialized language used in commercial transactions, the organization and management of companies, the production of goods and services, the management of personnel and labor relations, financial resources, and real property. Emphasis on cultural aspects in Spain and Latin America that affect domestic and international trade.
Prerequisite: 2223
Medical Spanish
SPAN 3733 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Diego Batista-Rey
May 12-31 M-F
9:00am-12:25pm
KH 137
Class limited to 28
Develops oral proficiency for communication with Spanish speaking patients in hospitals, clinics, and offices. Intercultural experiences will be continually explored.
Prerequisite: 2223
Legal Spanish
SPAN 3743 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Maria Ruiz
May 13-31 T-F
9:30am-1:30pm
KH 134
Class limited to 28
Provides language proficiency for students in the legal professions. Intercultural issues will be continuously explored.
Prerequisite: 2223
UNIVERSITY
COURSES
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Stories In Pictures: Comics in History and Practice
UNIV 1000 850
2 credits/Letter graded
Jeffrey Provine
May 12-23 M-F
1:00-4:10pm
GYLD 2030
This course will first present students with a look at the historical development of comics from Revolutionary political cartoons to newspaper strips of the early 1900s to superhero comic books to the present phenomenon of web comics. The class will then review techniques and artistry in the medium of comics, supplying students with the skills needed to create their own comics as devices for themes and storytelling.
Prerequisite: None
Environmentally Conscious Living (online course)
UNIV 3000 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Theresa Coffman
May 12-30
online course
Class limited to 26
This course provides an overview of current environmental issues and how individuals may be unwittingly contributing to environmental problems. Solutions are presented which students may integrate into their day to day life.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
PLEASE NOTE: Online course: Students must notify the instructor for instructions. (tcoffman@ou.edu)
WOMEN'S STUDIES
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ZOOLOGY
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Forensic Entomology
ZOO 4970 850
3 credits/Letter graded
Heather Ketchum
May 13-16,19-23,27-30
11:00am-4:00pm
RH 167
Lab fee $20
Forensic Entomology is the application of entomological principles and collection of entomological data in such a manner that it can be used as evidence in courts of law to help resolve legal issues that are either criminal or civil in their nature. Lab will be centered around a "death scene investigation" in which students will be assigned a case study (pig carcass) where environmental data and forensically important arthropods will be collected, preserved, and identified in order to determine the PMI.
Prerequisite: Three courses in general area to be studies; permission of instructor, department
PLEASE NOTE: For lab credit information, contact Heather Ketchum. (heather.r.ketchum-1@ou.edu)
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