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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Oct. 22, 2024: Priority registration.

Jan. 6, 2025: Classes begin.

Jan. 13, 2025: Last day to drop or add classes.

Please note that the honors college dean does not receive course evaluation scores for any course that does not have the HNRS prefix and does not receive narrative comments for any course through the university's course evaluation system. We welcome and encourage your feedback on honors courses. All comments should be directed via email to Anthony Helms.

COURSE OFFERINGS:

ACTY 2100: Intro to Financial Accounting & Analysis-HC

12456     MW     11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.     1320 SCHDR     3 credit hours     William Kurtz
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Quantitative Literacy Category.
This is an introductory course in accounting, which includes an examination of the recording and reporting of business transactions, and the measurement of business income, assets, liabilities and equities. Emphasis is placed on financial reporting for decision-makers outside the organization.

ACTY 2110: Intro to Managerial Accounting and Strategic Decision Making - HC

10999     TR     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     1280 SCHDR     3 credit hours     William Kurtz
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100 with a grade of “C” or better.
*Note: This course satisfies WES Quantitative Literacy (QL).
A study of the role of accounting information in the planning and decision-making of business organizations. The course focuses on financial analysis, manufacturing cost flows, budgeting, and planning for short-term operating decisions and long-term financing and investing activities through experiential learning.

ART 3330: Pottery for the People-HC

14783     MW     11:00 - 12:50 p.m.     K1003 SKHRM    3 credit hours     Staff
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level III: Connections – Global Perspectives Category.
A hands-on learning course investigating clay construction of pottery, sculptures and tile. Through diverse global traditions, students will explore techniques in form and finish along with experimental firing.

BCM 1420: Introduction to Business Communication-HC

14699     MW     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     2345 SCHDR     3 credit hours     Staff
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations - Writing category.
This course is designed to introduce students to the complexities of oral and written communication in business through class-based and experiential learning activities. Utilizing existing and emerging technologies, this writing intensive course provides skill development in audience analysis and develops effective communication strategies in business contexts through standard grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and document formatting. 

BCM 3700: Professional Business Communication-HC

11865     MW     12:30 - 1:45 p.m.     2355 SCHDR     3 credit hours     Staff
*Note: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.
*Note: Prerequisites: Junior standing
This course is designed to expand students’ understanding of the complexities of integrating written, oral, visual, and electronic modes of communication in business through class-based and experiential activities. Individual and team projects provide practical experience in developing appropriate communication strategies in a variety of personal and professional contexts that reflects upon  students’ ability to analyze an audience, adapt to the audience, and send messages that achieve  business goals.

BIOS 1100: Biological Sciences Lab-HC

10031     T     8:00 - 10:50 a.m.     1728 WOOD     1 credit hour     Staff
*Note: Credit not acceptable for Biological Sciences majors but applies toward a minor in biology.
Biological Sciences Laboratory provides hands-on experiences in environmental and general biology. Experiments will involve the use of scientific methodology and instrumentation to collect, analyze, interpret data, and draw conclusions about life processes, basic biological principles, as well as the interaction of people and their environment.

BIOS 1120: Principles of Biology-HC

14912     Asynchronous Online     3 credit hours     Gabriel Almeida Alves
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Scientific Literacy with Lab Category is taken with BIOS 1100.
*Note: Credit does not apply for Biology or Biomedical Sciences majors.
A course designed to provide a natural science foundation for BIOS minors, Allied Health majors, and to fulfill liberal/WMU Essential Studies requirements. Foundation concepts in cell biology, human anatomy and physiology, botany, human genetics, microbiology, and ecology are presented for students who do not have strong biology and chemistry backgrounds. 

BLS 3050: Intro to Adults with Disabilities - HC

15734     Asynchronous Online     3 credit hours     Staff
*Note: This course satisfies Gen Ed Area III: US Cultures and Issues.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Local & National Perspectives.
*Note: Meets WES Diversity & Inclusion SLO.
This course is intended to help students understand the impact of disability on the individual, in society, and to understand the contributions that can be made by persons with disabilities when they are accepted members of society. This course will present an overview of various disabilities, the services which have developed to help individuals function independently, and the capabilities of persons with disabilities. The student will gain an overview of medical aspects of disability, the demographics of disability, and issues relating to integration into society. The various components which make up independent functioning in our society will be examined as will the adjustment issues relating to disability.

BUS 1750: Applying Business Fundamentals-HC 

14001    TR     9:30 - 10:45 a.m.     1335 SCHDR     3 credit hours     Staff
Students will download a 75 minute video lecture each week that covers business theory and practice.
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences. 
This course introduces students to the development and value of business institutions in society. Students will examine the dynamics of business decision-making and demonstrate the ability to identify, define, and interpret essential business concepts. The relationships among business activities will be studied to determine their interactions with the economic, political, legal, global, and social environments.

CHEM 1120: General Chemistry II-HC 

11619     TR     3:30 - 4:45 p.m.     1220 CHEM     3 credit hours     Staff
*Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 (with a minimum grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites); and CHEM 1130 with a minimum grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).
*Note: This section does not meet our standard 25 student cap, but is significantly smaller than non-honors sections.
The properties of a number of the more representative elements and the compounds which they form are studied. Chemical relationships in the periodic table, electrochemistry, and the equilibrium principle are also treated.

CHEM 1130: General Chemistry II Lab-HC

10487     W     2:00 - 4:50 p.m.       1831 CHEM     1 credit hour      Staff
10496     R      8:00 - 10:50 a.m.      1831 CHEM     1 credit hour
10485     W     8:00 - 10:50 a.m.     1871 CHEM     1 credit hour
*Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 (with a minimum grade of “C” or better in any prerequisites); and CHEM 1120 with a minimum grade of “C” or better (may be taken concurrently).

CIS 2700: Information Technology Foundations for Modern Business-HC

13196     TR     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     1140 SCHDR     3 credit hours     TBD
*Note: Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.
*Note: Prerequisites: (CIS 1020 or CIS 1100 or CS 1000 or CS 1050 or FCS 2250 or MUS 3860 or HPHE 1490) and (BCM 1420 or ENGL 1050 or IEE 1020); sophomore class standing required.
This course introduces the fundamentals of information-communication literacy, system literacy, and business information systems. An information system is an organizational and sociotechnical system which incorporates technology, people and processes for automation, collection, storage, and distribution of information.  Information-communication literacy, a learning skill needed by information age learners, allow successful individuals to think critically, analyze data to extract new information, apply knowledge and skills to new situations, communicate, collaborate, solve problems by making effective decisions. This course emphasizes the role of Information Technology (IT) in improving contemporary business processes and competitive advantage. The critical role of IT in organizational change, business transformation, IT culture, alignment of information systems with business strategy are frequently emphasized. Students learn the concepts of Digital Business Model, E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Data Analytics, and Social Medias. They delve into the concepts of technology innovation, disruption and maturation. Students are introduced to the application of cutting-edge technology in functional business areas. Essential topics such as cybersecurity and risk management, IT ethics, privacy, and sustainability, business intelligence and Google Analytics are also presented and discussed. Through experiential activities such as team and individual class projects as well as real world business cases, students understand the complexity of business enterprises and go through the practical application of IT in modern business. 

COM 1040: Public Speaking-HC

12819    TR     9:30 - 10:45 a.m.     4045 BROWN     3 credit hours     Jasmine Labine  
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Oral Communications.
*Note: This course satisfies WES Oral and Digital Communication (ODC).
Study of the application of principles of communication underlying effective oral presentations, with attention given to speaking in business, professional and public settings. Includes practice in preparing, presenting and evaluating speeches and other forms of oral presentations. This course may be offered in an accelerated format.

COM 1700: Interpersonal Communication-HC

13948     TR     2:00 - 3:15 p.m.     2045 BROWN     3 credit hours     Carmen Dyson
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Oral Communications.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Personal Wellness Category.
An introductory course in communication theory and practice in which students utilize their powers of speech to increase their effectiveness in interpersonal relations through understanding of self and others. This course may be offered in an accelerated format.

ENGL 1050: Foundations in Written Communication: Strategies, Behaviors, Success-HC

10571     TR     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     3402 DUNBR     3 credit hours     Staff
*Restrictions: The following pre-programs are excluded from enrolling: Pre-Engineering and Pre-Aviation Flight Science.
*Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT English score, or placement essay, or ENGL 1000.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Writing Category.
A foundational writing course offering students practice and guidance in the strategies and behaviors that contribute to success in written communication and information literacy. Emphasis on the production, reception, and revision of writing for varied audiences, situations, and information needs.

ENGL 1060: Writing, Research, and Inquiry-HC

14017     TR     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     2426 DUNBR     3 credit hours     
*Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGL 1050
An inquiry-based course offering writing instruction to help you participate in the creation and circulation of disciplinary knowledge. Emphasis on applying theories of rhetoric, argumentation, and genre to situated writing tasks for the purpose of accommodation, awareness, and action.

HNRS 2500: Politics of Genocide

13654   M     6:00 - 8:30 p.m.     1022 LHC     3 credit hours     Thomas Kostrzewa
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
*Note: This course satisfies WES Level 2: Exploration and Discovery - World Language and Culture.
While the use of the term genocide is relatively recent, the act of genocide is very old. The purpose of this course is to broaden the discussion of genocide beyond its usual association with World War II and the Jewish Holocaust and systematically examine the relationship between nationalism, political power, and the dehumanization of certain groups that has led to genocide in the past and sustains genocide in the present. Cases discussed in the course will include, but are not limited to, Armenia, Tibet, Rwanda, South Africa, The United States, Indonesia, Kurdistan, Congo, Cambodia, Ukraine, and the Balkans.

HNRS 2900: Intro to AI

15614     MW     12:30 - 1:20 p.m.     1022 LHC     1 credit hour     Dave Paul
*Note: This is a short run course and will end by Feb. 26.
Intro to AI covers the basics of AI (its history, what it is, what it isn't, how it works), how AI is being used (in healthcare, education, entertainment, business, and elsewhere), existing and speculative concerns with AI (including bias, job displacement, misinformation, and more), and how it's being regulated (in the US, in the EU, and internationally). We'll also be using AI in the class regularly, exploring opportunities for its us in and out of the classroom.

HNRS 2900: Games and Play: Exploring Board Game Design

14986     MW     3:30 - 4:45 p.m.     3006 DALTON     3 credit hours     Kevin Abbott
The purpose of this course is to expose students to the process of game design and to provide them with the knowledge to make their own games. Students will learn about the core elements of games including their mechanics, dynamics, dramatic elements, and resulting player experiences. The course will also explore the main functions of the game designer including ideation, prototyping, testing and iteration. The course will be presented through engaging lectures and extensive hands-on game design activities, both inside and outside of class.

HNRS 2900: Globalization and Soccer

15615     W     4:00 - 5:40 p.m.     LHC     1 credit hour     Lucy Kent-Bracken
*Note: This is a short-run course that will end by Feb. 26.
Entertainment and sport are omnipresent in modern life, and no sport commands as much global attention and power as soccer.  For this course, soccer is the means to examine history and globalization.  Soccer can tell us about colonization, race, gender, economics, and religion.  Soccer is connected to nations and traditions, identity, business, organized crime, violence, and peace.  Franklin Foer’s How Soccer Explains the World explained how certain features of our globalized world can be better understood by better understanding soccer.  This course follows that framework and examines how soccer's past and present connect to forces that have shaped history.  Readings and assignments drawn from Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas will inform students about soccer and at the same time, the world around them.

HNRS 3202: Modernism in Art & Literature

13185    MW     2:00 - 3:15 p.m.     1004 RCVA     3 credit hours      Jeffrey Abshear
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category.
The early 20th century was a rich period of innovation in art and literature. Thanks to the efforts of artists and writers including Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Ernest Hemingway, and D.H. Lawrence, our conception of art and culture was transformed. In this class we will read novels and short stories, and study paintings and sculptures, by these and other important figures of this revolutionary period. We will examine artistic movements including Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism and discuss the ways in which the artists and writers interacted with one another and were affected by historical events. This is a class for students interested in art, who like to read, and want to discover more about the artistic developments of Modernism.

HNRS 3204: Postmodern Dystopias

12283     TR     12:00 - 1:15 p.m.     1014 LHC     3 credit hours       Becky Cooper
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities. 
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category.
Although few would question that our contemporary world should be termed “postmodern,” among scholars, there is no consensus on the precise meaning of the term. Two crucial historical events arising from World War II, the birth of computers and the atom bomb, signal a precipitous break from the modern, and have radically transformed all facets of contemporary political, social and personal life. Yet while our global world and engagement has been generally embraced and integrated within our contemporary existence, often celebrating the “singularity” of technology and everyday life in an age of “spiritual machines” when “computers exceed human intelligence” as Ray Kurzweil puts it, a decidedly dystopic imagination dominates the arts of films and literature. This course, through the exploration of fiction from the past half century, aims to explore the meaning, significance and implications of postmodern life and culture. Students will develop a critical awareness of postmodernity through lectures, class discussion, and student presentations on authors such as Jameson, Lyotard, Baudrillard, and others. Students will write short response essays and a creative response, give a presentation, and write a final formal essay. Time permitting, we will explore two films through a postmodern lens.

HNRS 3302: Civil Rights and Jazz 1950-75

12304     MW     2:00 - 3:15 p.m.     1014 LHC    3 credit hours     Elizabeth Cowan
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Culture and Issues.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category.
This course places special emphasis on American jazz form as a crucial influence and metaphor for the very rhythm and experience of modernity as it explores the interrelations between literature, music, and American culture through the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington among others.

HNRS 3303: The Vietnam War in Rock and Soul

12722     TR     10:00 - 11:15 a.m.    1014 LHC     3 credit hours     Steve Feffer
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area III: United States: Culture and Issues.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Societies and Cultures Category.
This course explores the history, meaning, and impact of the 1960s through two crucial cultural events: the Vietnam War and Rock music. The course aims to explore both the history of the war as well as the cultural debates and changes that continue to resonate today.

HNRS 4101: Introduction to World Cinema        

15050     T     6:00 - 8:30 p.m.     1024 LHC     3 credit hours     Monty Ernst
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area I: Fine Arts
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Global Perspectives Category.
The course objective is to provide an overview of World Cinema and the interrelationships between National Cinemas. Though particular attention will be given to the Cinemas of Europe, students will also be introduced to Cinemas of Japan, China, India, Africa, Middle East, South America, and others. Each session will include a short introduction to the material and a screening of a film. General areas covered include the history of individual National Cinemas, the variety of different film movements, and the influence of these movements on American films. Coursework includes several small projects involving viewing films outside of class, a major final paper/presentation, and two exams.

HNRS 4300: Native Peoples and Colonialism

14868     TR     1:00 - 2:15 p.m.     1024 LHC     3 credit hours     Matt Nielsen
*Note: This is the correct course description. The University catalog has the incorrect course description and unfortunately cannot be corrected at this time. If you have questions about this course, please contact your honors college advisor.
*Note: This course satisfies the requirements of General Education Area III: United States: Culture and Issues
*Note: This course satisfies WES  Local and National Perspectives Category.
*Note: Meets WES Diversity & Inclusion SLO
With little-known stories from Natives Peoples' point of view about the often-contentious encounters between Natives Peoples and settlers of the American West, this seminar will challenge our understanding of the newcomers’ acquisition of land during the period of nation-building. We will discuss how historical models to interpret evidence from the past may influence  our interpretation of the current situation of Native Peoples, and the other way around, how the present may influence our perception of the past.

If you are interested in a Study in the States course, please complete the application by Tues., Oct. 15, 2024.

HNRS 4302: Study in the States: Environmental and Social Justice in Syracuse and Niagara Falls

Dates: April 27 through May 4, 2025
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category. This course also meets the Planetary Sustainability student learning outcome.
This course is an immersion experience and examines issues of environmental and social justice from a place-based perspective. We will investigate under what conditions some people are denied this basic right and explore case studies where these communities are fighting back against injustice and learn of the success they have had for their communities. Contact Deirdre Neives, faculty specialist, Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies with questions. 

HNRS 4302: Study in the States: Desert Southwest

Dates: March 1 through 8, 2025
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Local and National Perspectives Category. This course also meets the Planetary Sustainability student learning outcome. 
This course is an investigation of the desert southwest and an exploration of culture, archaeology, and ecology. Punctuated by therapeutic soaks in hot springs, we visit the major sites of the Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi), including Chaco Canyon, Canyon De Chelly, and Mesa Verde. We will study petroglyphs and pictographs, ride horses and hike to remote sites, and frequent remarkable desert mesas and vistas. We will learn through active engagement in an experiential, open-road, instructional pedagogy. Contact Dr. Jeffrey Jones, Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies, with questions.

HNRS 4303: Idlewild: A Jim Crow-era Resort Community and Its Revitalization

Dates: April 28 through May 4, 2025
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Local and National Perspectives Category.

This course discusses and explores the Jim Crow-era resort community, Idlewild, ��һ�鶹��Ƭ��, located 1.5 hours north of Kalamazoo. From the 1920s to the1960s, the resort was pivotal to the African American cultural and leisure experience. This experiential learning course will examine the effects of capitalism, segregation, desegregation, community abandonment, and revitalization. With the guidance and supervision of Dr. Luchara Wallace, students will have the opportunity to create and design projects that will enhance the livelihood and well-being of a community that is looking for ways to attract visitors to their town, while at the same time improving basic services for their residents. Contact Dr. Wallace, Merze Tate College Dean, with questions. 

HNRS 4303: The Healing Power of Handwork: Experiencing the Arts and Crafts of the Appalachian Mountains

Dates: March 1 through 9, 2025
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Local and National Perspectives Category.

Students will explore the impact of participation in mindful arts and crafts projects, learning from the experiences of others in the arts and reflecting on ways to incorporate working with their hands into their daily lives as a way to relieve stress and expand creativity. Travel destinations include locations in eastern Kentucky and western North Carolina, along the Appalachian Mountain Range. Contact Dr. Carla Chase, professor emerita, Department of Occupational Therapy, with questions.  

HNRS 4303: Study in the States: Walt's Pilgrimage

Dates: July 10 through 18, 2025
Please note that this course runs SUMMER II, 2025, but application deadline is the same as spring courses.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections - Local and National Perspectives Category.
Travel with honors college and WMU alumnus Dr. Christopher Tremblay to explore the legacy of Walt Disney, beginning in Chicago at Disney’s birthplace and ending in California at his gravesite, taking us cross-country to all of the significant places in Walt’s life. This unique, biographical course will take you from the birth to the death of the famous Walt Disney. This experience is a historical journey about the 60-year life of an individual who left his mark on America in so many ways. Existing museums and buildings bearing Walt’s name will be a part of this one-of-a-kind, nationwide tour. Over the course of our travel, nearly 40 destinations with a connection to Walt will be visited, in chronological order. We will interact with many Disney historians along the way. This course offers an exclusive perspective on Disney, beyond what probably most of us know from our own personal, prior experiences related to him and his Kingdom. Get ready to step inside the wonderful world of Disney! 3 credit hours. Contact Dr. Tremblay, honors college alumnus, with any questions.

HNRS 4980: How and Why to Write an Undergraduate Thesis

13760     online     1 credit hour     Beth Beaudin-Seiler     
12145     online     1 credit hour     Beth Beaudin-Seiler                
12164     online     1 credit hour     Kerrie Harvey              
12175     online     1 credit hour     Joseph Schuetz      
This online course covers all aspects of preparing and completing an honors thesis. Included are modules on identifying a thesis topic, conducting a literature review, citing sources, finding a thesis committee, structuring the thesis, and defending the thesis.

HOL 2801: Health and Well Being-HC

11591     T     4:00 - 6:30 p.m.     1014 LHC     3 credit hours     Amy Geib
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area VIII: Health and Well-Being.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Personal Wellness Category.
This course is designed to provide information on the multiple dimensions of health and well-being. This course provides students with a holistic approach to understanding self and community through a health focus. This course is designed around three central themes: self-care, community, and culture. Students will engage in a variety of activities which will foster critical thinking skills and personal exploration. Students exposed to theory and practice in the following areas: self-care and well-being, culture, research, and health broadly defined and encompassing psychological, physical, spiritual, environmental, social health.

MATH 1160: Finite Mathematics with Applications-HC

14692     MWF     11:00 - 11:50 a.m.     4510 SANGN    3 credit hours     Staff
*Prerequisite: MATH 1100 (with a grade of “C” or better) or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by completing at least 3 years of college preparatory mathematics, by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism.
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations - Quantitative Literacy Category.
This course is designed to provide a background in finite mathematics and to continue the development of algebra skills. The following finite mathematics topics will be covered: linear equations and inequalities, mathematical models, solving a system of two linear equations, linear programming, difference/recursive equations, the mathematics of finance, sets, Venn diagrams, counting techniques, and an introduction to basic and conditional probability. The following algebraic topics will be reviewed: fractions, basic algebraic terminology and properties, exponents, scientific notation, solving equations and literal equations, and an introduction to summation and multiplication notations. A graphing calculator is required. Tutoring is available for all Math 1160 students. A graphing calculator is required.

MATH 1220: Calculus I-HC

11303     MTRF     1:00 - 1:50 p.m.     2275 ROOD     4 credit hours     Staff
* Prerequisite: MATH 1180 (with a grade of “C” or better) or by placement into the course. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism. 
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Quantitative Literacy Category.   
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning.
The first of a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include functions, limits, continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation, integration, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Tutoring is available for all Math 1220 students. A graphing calculator is required. Students who take more than one of MATH 1220, MATH 1700, or MATH 2000 will receive only 4 hours of credit toward graduation.

MATH 1230: Calculus II-HC                 

10236     MTRF     11:00 - 11:50 a.m.     3309 ROOD     4 credit hours     Staff
14240     MTRF     1:00 - 1:50 p.m.     3395 ROOD     4 credit hours     Staff
*Note: In addition to the cost of a three credit class, there is a Mathematics Class Fee $15.00 Flat Fee
*Note: A graphing calculator is required.
*Prerequisite: MATH 1220 (recommended) or MATH 1700.
A continuation of Calculus I. Techniques and applications of integration, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, applications to elementary differential equations.

MGMT 2500: Organizational Behavior-HC

14828     MW     11:00 - 12:15 p.m.     1280 SCHDR     3 credit hours     Staff
* Prerequisite: BUS 1750
* Restrictions: This course is restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.
* Restricted to majors/minors across multiple departments. Please see advisor for specific program restrictions.
This course provides an examination of individual, interpersonal, group, and organization processes faced by employees. Current theory, research, and practice regarding variables that influence human behavior are discussed. Emphasis is placed on learning relevant to goal setting, managing change, team processes, reward structures, human productivity, and career management in organization settings.

MKTG 2500: Marketing Principles-HC          

15512     HYBRID - TR     12:30 - 1:45 p.m.     1125 SCHDR     3 credit hours     Zachary Williams
*The following classes are restricted from taking this course: Freshman
*Restriction: This course is restricted to certain majors. Please see the course listing online for a complete list.
Introduction to the role of marketing in the U.S. and global economy. Emphasis on how organizations create customer value through marketing strategy planning. Topics include buyer behavior, market segmentation, product planning, service quality, promotion, pricing, and managing channel relationships.

PSY 1000: General Psychology-HC

12833     TR     12:30 - 1:45 p.m.     2408 DUNBR     3 credit hours     Staff
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences. 
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.
This course is a general introduction to the study of behavior. The reading materials and coursework provide a framework for answering the question: “Why do humans (and other animals) behave as they do?” The course consists of approximately 30 units of study covering the approach to, finding of, and research methods of the science known as behavior analysis. Throughout these units students will develop an understanding of behavior by applying the concepts and principles covered in the course materials to a variety of situations in the lives of themselves and people in general. Students will participate in class discussion, complete relevant conceptual worksheets, and take regular/daily unit exams.

PSY 1400: Introduction to Behavior Analysis-HC     

13800     MW     10:00 - 11:40 a.m.     2408 DUNBR     4 credit hours     Staff
*Note: This course satisfies WES Science and Technology (ST).
Provides the foundation for many of the other courses in the Psychology major, by introducing students to the principles of conditioning and learning, and behavior analysis concepts that can be applied to clinical, counseling, school, experimental, child, sports, community, and industrial psychology, as well as autism, psychoses, anorexia, phobia, ethics, religion, gender, procrastination, sexual behavior, drug use, speech pathology, developmental disabilities, social work, special education, behavioral medicine, animal training, juvenile corrections, and everyday life.

PSY 1600: Child Psychology-HC

15138     TR     12:30 - 1:45 p.m.     3130 SANGN     3 credit hours     Staff
*Prerequisite: PSY 1000 with a grade of “C” or better.
An introduction to behavior principles in the analysis of complex behavior with an emphasis upon early childhood learning and the techniques for enhancing children’s development. Topics include mental retardation, behavioral problems in childhood, emotional development and language learning.

STAT 2160: Introductory Statistics-HC

15266    Asynchronous Online     3 credit hours     Staff  
*Note: This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Science and Technology Category.
*Note: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning.
*Prerequisite: (MATH 1110 or MATH 1160 with a grade of “C” or better), or (MATH 1180 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1230 or MATH 2000 with a grade of “D” or better), or (ALEKS score of 61% or higher)
An introduction to statistics for students in the biological and related sciences with an emphasis on the basic concepts and explanations of why things work. The focus is on quantitative reasoning and statistical thinking for making decisions and conjectures. This numerical art will be illustrated with a wide range of interesting problems. Topics include descriptive statistics like means, medians, standard deviation, percentiles; correlation and regression - interpretation and prediction problems; the normal and binomial distributions; law of averages; sampling variability and standard errors; inferential statistics to -confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses for one- and two-sample problems.

EXPERIENTIAL CREDITS

ED 4700: Intern Teaching: Early Childhood 

Various     Varies     5 credit hours     Staff
*Note: In addition to the cost of a five credit class, there is a Student Liability-Education $5.00 Flat Fee
*Restriction: This course is restricted to the following major(s): Early Childhood Prof Educ (ECEJ); Early Childhood Education (ECEM); Early Childhood (ECEN); Early Childhood & Elem Educ (EEEN)
Only for seniors who have been admitted to teacher education. This internship is required a semester or session prior to the full semester internship. This experience consists of five half-days per week in a fall or spring semester or five full days per week in a summer session in a pre-kindergarten program. Students will synthesize the knowledge, apply the understandings, and practice the skills which they acquired during University course work. They will participate in all phases of the school program where they are assigned. To be undertaken concurrently with ED 4090.

ED 4710: Intern Teaching: Elem/Mid School

Various     Varies     4 credit hours     Staff
*Note: In addition to the cost of a four credit class, there is a Student Liability-Education $5.00 Flat Fee
*Restriction: This course is restricted to certain majors. Please see the course listing online for a complete list.
*Prerequisites: All other courses and program requirements must be completed prior to Intern Teaching.
*Note: All sections count for honors college credit.
This course is only for seniors who have been admitted to teacher education and have completed all of their professional studies courses. This will be the final field experience consisting of five days per week in an educational setting. Students will synthesize the knowledge, apply the understandings, and practice the skills which they acquired during their University course work. They will participate in all phases of the school program where they are assigned. To be taken concurrently with ED 4100. Prerequisites: All other courses and program requirements must be completed prior to Intern Teaching.

ED 4750: Intern Teaching: Mid/Sec School

Various     Varies     5 credit hours     Staff
*Note: In addition to the cost of a five credit class, there is a Student Liability-Education $5.00 Flat Fee
*Restriction: This course is restricted to certain majors. Please see the course listing online for a complete list.
*Note: All sections count for honors college credit.
Students devote a minimum of five days per week for one semester to intern teaching. They are expected to have experience in both the curricular and extra-curricular programs of the school in which they teach.

ENGR 2980: Cooperative Education

Arranged     3 credit hours
*The following classes are restricted from taking this course: Freshman.
A parallel cooperative education program or internship; involves part-time planned and supervised work experience related to a student's major during a semester. A written report of the student's work activities will be required.

ENGR 2990: Cooperative Education

Arranged     3 credit hours
*The following classes are restricted from taking this course: Freshman, Sophomore.
A parallel cooperative education program or internship; involves part-time planned and supervised work experience related to a student's major during a semester. A written report of the student's work activities will be required.

ENGR 3980: Cooperative Education

Arranged     3 credit hours
*The following classes are restricted from taking this course: Freshman, Sophomore.
A parallel cooperative education program or internship; involves part-time planned and supervised work experience related to a student's major during a semester. A written report of the student's work activities will be required.

ENGR 3990: Cooperative Education

Arranged     3 credit hours
*The following classes are restricted from taking this course: Freshman, Sophomore.
A parallel cooperative education program or internship; involves part-time planned and supervised work experience related to a student's major during a semester. A written report of the student's work activities will be required.

HNRS 3990: Field Experience Practicum

Various     Varies     Variable credit hours            
**For course registration, complete the Agreement Form.

HNRS 4950: Individual Study

Variable credit hours
**For course registration, complete the Agreement Form.

HNRS 4990: Honors College Thesis

Variable credit hours
**For course registration, complete the Registration Form.

OTHER WAYS TO EARN HONORS CREDIT

In addition to the courses listed above, there are many other ways to earn honors credit. Please see below for options according to whether you have a course requirement (joined the honors college prior to the 2014-15 academic year) or credit hour requirement (joined honors college fall 2014 or after). If you are unsure about your specific requirements, please refer to your original requirements letter.

Course Requirement - The following options may count for ONE (1) honors course

• One field experience or independent study. Visit the the website for more information.
• Two semesters of a foreign language or American Sign Language. Courses must be taken at WMU after you become a member of the honors college.
• Two semesters of a music ensemble, dance performance or theatre practicum resulting in academic credit on your transcript.
• Any study abroad experience that results in academic credit on your transcript.

Credit hour requirement - Up to half of your honors course credit requirement may be satisfied with the options listed below. Students receive experiential honors credits via an approved internship/field experience or independent study for honors credits. Please note that to receive credit for internship/field experience or independent study, the appropriate approval form must be submitted PRIOR to initiation of the experience. It is possible to receive honors credit for more than one field experience or independent study with prior approval by the honors college dean or associate dean. Approval will only be granted if the experiences are substantially different.

• Independent study, field experience, co-op, internships and clinicals that result in academic credit on your transcript.
• Four honors credits will be given for two semesters of the same foreign language. May be repeated for additional honors credit for additional foreign language(s). However, no additional honors credit will be given if a student takes more than two semesters of the same language.
• Honors credit may be awarded for approved non-honors experiential courses in dance, music or theater as well as for participation in a varsity sports course. Up to three credits may be counted toward honors credit hour requirements and these may be accrued by repeating a course, or by taking multiple approved courses. Please see an honors college advisor for details.
• Study abroad credits appearing on a student's WMU transcript, whether for a WMU course or a course run through another institution, will be counted as honors credit, up to a limit of 3 credits per semester. Multiple study abroad experiences may count for additional honors credit with honors college advisor, associate dean or dean approval.