AIS 101 Introduction to American Indian Studies
An interdisciplinary introduction to the history culture and sovereignty of American Indians through the disciplines of Anthropology Business Geography History Political Science and Sociology. The course focuses on Wisconsin Indians meeting the requirements of Wisconsin Act 31. SSESIS. Read More »
Anthropology
ANT 100 General Anthropology
A survey of the subfields of anthropology especially archaeology and physical and cultural anthropology. The course explores human biological evolution and variation cultural evolution language and culture change. SS Read More »
BIO 160 Heredity
Principles of heredity with applications to plant animal and human inheritance; current advances in genetics and their bearing on the life sciences. Lecture and may also include demonstrations discussion and field trips. NS Read More »
BUS 201 Introductory Accounting
Fundamental principles terminology techniques and applications; books accounts and financial statements for retailing and wholesaling concerns; treatment and presentation of proprietorship partnership and corporate accounts. Prereq: open to second semester freshmen or cons. instr. AP Read More »
BUS 204 Managerial Accounting
Interpretation and application of accounting reports by management in planning coordinating and controlling business activities; presentation analysis and interpretation of financial data; internal control and reports to management; cost-volume profit relationships budgets costs and managerial decision. Prereq: BUS201. AP. Read More »
BUS 210 Business Communication
Study and practice of the techniques of achieving clarity brevity and effectiveness in business communication. Planning preparation critiquing of business letters memoranda short and long reports resumes manuals of procedure and oral reports. Prereq: ENG 102 or cons. instr. AP. Read More »
BUS 230 Introduction to Management Information Systems
An introductory course designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of management information systems and their concepts including the use of information systems for management decision-making and the impact of information systems on management. Topics may vary as technology changes but the students will learn the tools of productivity (i.e. Excel) such as electronic spreadsheet data base and graphics. Prereq: Second semester freshman or cons. instr. AP Read More »
Chemistry
CHE 123 Chemistry and Society
A course for non-science majors that covers basic chemistry concepts in a social context. May include explorations of how chemistry impacts the environment public health energy policies and other contemporary social issues. Consists of lectures and may also include discussions and demonstrations. Not a suitable prerequisite for higher-level chemistry courses or pre-professional programs. (A student may not earn more than four credits by taking CHE 123 and CHE 124.) NS. Read More »
CHE 124 Applied Chemistry and Society
A course for non-science majors that covers basic chemistry concepts in a social context. May include explorations of how chemistry impacts the environment public health energy policies and other contemporary social issues. Lectures and laboratories may also include discussions and demonstrations. Not a suitable prerequisite for higher-level chemistry courses or pre-professional programs. (A student may not earn more than four credits by taking CHE 123 and CHE 124.) NS/LS. Read More »
CHE 203 Survey of Biochemistry
An elementary course in the chemical makeup and metabolic processes of living organisms. For non-science majors. Three hours of lectures per week. Together CHE 125 and CHE 203 constitute a year course with emphasis on organic and biological chemistry for non-science majors. Prereq: a grade of C- or better in CHE 125 or (C- or better in CHE 145 with cons. instr.) or cons. instr. NS; if combined with CHE 211 also LS Read More »
CHE 250 Review and Updates in Chemistry and Biochemistry
This course was designed specifically for the nursing consortium and is to be taken primarily by RNs already accepted into their BSN degree completion program. This course is not a substitute for the CHE 125/CHE 203 sequence required of students at the beginning of their academic careers even if planning to enter the nursing profession. CHE 250 begins with a review of relevant topics in chemistry both general and organic and then covers topics typical of a biochemistry course such as biological molecules metabolism nutrition protein function and molecular biology. NS Read More »
CPS 105 Computer Applications
Principles and use of computer applications including word processors spreadsheets and data bases. May also cover other applications such as telecommunications graphics statistics simulations or CAI. Does not include teaching of programming. Course may not be taken more than once for degree credit. Students may not receive credit for both CPS 105 and any of CPS 106 CPS 107 CPS 108. AP. Read More »
Economics
ECO 203 Economics-Macro
The emphasis of the course is on macro analysis and covers areas such as national income commercial banking business fluctuations monetary and fiscal policies and economic growth. Designed for students who desire a basic one year course (with ECO 204) in economics. Prereq: MAT 105 and ENG 101 or cons. instr. recommended. SS. Read More »
ECO 204 Economics-Micro
Emphasizes the micro economic approach concerning households firms and market structures with a focus on price determination and distribution of income. Foreign trade and international financial institutions are included. Prereq: MAT 105 and ENG 101 or cons. instr. recommended. SS. Read More »
Education
EDU 230 Educational Psychology
A study of the developmental process in children in the context of psychological principles of teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the social emotional physical and intellectual development of children and adolescents. Attention will be directed toward the nature and conditions of learning including the major types of learning critical aspects of learning and the problems encountered in fostering and directing learning. Prereq: PSY 201 or PSY 202 or EDU 201 (grade of C- or better or cons. instr.) SS. Read More »
EDU 300 The Exceptional Individual
The Exceptional Individual: The purpose of this course is to educate and prepare students to understand and work with individuals with disabilities within schools by providing accurate information about disabilities and current best practices in education. Emphasis will be placed on understanding historical legal and philosophical frameworks; defining categories of disability; describing legal and ethical perspectives; how issues of accessibility in educational and social arenas affect people with disabilities; learning the role disability plays in the lives of families; becoming familiar with label criteria for disabilities; and the examination of how the referral/placement processes can either discriminate against marginalized populations or facilitate inclusion. Prereq: grade of C- or better in PSY 201 or PSY 202 or cons. instr.; PSY 360 recommended. SS. Read More »
English
ENG 098 Basics of Composition
A study of fundamental writing skills including grammatical conventions usage sentence structure paragraph development and the organization of short essays. Read More »
ENG 101 Composition I
A writing course that focuses on the basic techniques of composition on the composing process with attention to drafts and revisions and on coherence and organization of student essays. Prereq: a grade of C or better in Basics of Composition or exemption through a sufficiently high placement test score. Read More »
ENG 102 Composition II
A rhetoric course that focuses on writing which presents information ideas and arguments with attention to the essay and techniques of documentation. Emphasis will be on academic writing which is applicable across the curriculum. Prereq: a grade of C or better in ENG 101 or exemption based on placement test score or cons. instr. Read More »
ENG 203 Creative Writing I
Chiefly devoted to writing and studying one or more of the following: fiction poetry and drama. Prereq: ENG 102 or cons. instr. AP Read More »
ENG 210 Business Communication
Study and practice of the techniques of achieving clarity brevity and effectiveness in business communication. Planning preparation critiquing of business letters memoranda short and long reports resumes manuals of procedure and oral reports. Prereq: ENG 102 or cons. instr. AP. Read More »
ENG 250 Introduction to Literature
Intensive analysis of literature including poetry drama and fiction using representative types from several periods of literature. Prereq: Exemption from ENG 101 based on placement test score or ENG 101 or cons. instr. HU Read More »
ENG 263 American Literature After 1865
A study of the development of American literature after 1865 through a survey of significant poetry fiction and nonfiction. Not open to students with credit in ENG 272. Prereq: Exemption from 101 based on placement test score or ENG 101 or cons. instr. HU. Read More »
ENG 278 Multicultural Literature in America
A study of ethnic literatures in America chiefly African American Asian American Native American and/or Latino though not necessarily limited to these groups. Prereq: Exemption from ENG 101 based on placement test score or ENG 101 or cons. instr. May be taken for credit more than once if content changes. ES/HU Read More »
Geography
GEO 101 Introduction to Cultural Geography
A survey of world patterns of culture such as population language religion urban and rural settlement and their causal relationships emphasizing the global diversity of world cultures contrasting world views and the issues thus raised. SS Read More »
GEO 106 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences
An introducton to methods for organizing and interpreting spatial information using state-of-the-art techniques and tools of geographic information sciences. These include remote sensing computer cartography global positioning systems (GPS) and spatial analysis. Hands-on experiences provide a foundation for higher level courses and applications across the disciplines e.g. anthropology sociology planning history as well as geography geology and climatology. NS/LS Read More »
GEO 125 Physical Geography
The geography of Earth's physical characteristics including weather and climate climate types water soils Earth materials landforms and Earth resources; study of the processes and interactions creating Earth's physical geographic patterns. Two or four hours of lab per week depending on the credit. Field trip(s) may be required. May not be taken for credit by students who have had GEO 120 GEO 123 or GEO 124. NS./LS Read More »
GEO 170 Disasters-Living on the Edge
(Same as GLG 170) Study of various environmental hazards their causes impacts on humans and mitigations. Core topics are natural hazards (earthquakes volcanoes flooding landslides tornadoes huricanes) and anthropogenic hazards (climate change/global warming nuclear hazards and overpopulation). Additional topics may be covered: coastal hazards pollution of groundwater air soil and water other atmospheric hazards (extreme weather droughts) impacts from space extinctions biohazards chemical hazards and terrorism. May not be taken for credit by students who have had GLG 169 or GLG 135. NS; if 4 cr also LS with lab work. Read More »
Geology
GLG 170 Disasters-Living on the Edge
(Same as GEO 170) Study of various environmental hazards their causes impacts on humans and mitigations. Core topics are natural hazards (earthquakes volcanoes flooding landslides tornadoes huricanes) and anthropogenic hazards (climate change/global warming nuclear hazards and overpopulation). Additional topics may be covered: coastal hazards pollution of groundwater air soil and water other atmospheric hazards (extreme weather droughts) impacts from space extinctions biohazards chemical hazards and terrorism. May not be taken for credit by students who have had GLG 169 GLG 135. NS; if 4 cr also LS and will include lab work. Read More »
Engineering Graphics
GRA 110 Engineering Graphics with CAD
An introductory course in engineering graphics focusing on graphical communication. Topics include descriptive geometry elements visualization engineering drawing techniques orthographic projection pictorial representation auxiliary views section views and basic dimensioning. The course incorporates computer aided drafting (CAD) with engineering applications using 2-D drawing and 3-D modeling techniques. AP Read More »
History
HIS 101 History of the U.S.: From the Era of the Columbian Exchange to the Era of the Civil War
From the Era of the Columbian Exchange to the Era of the Civil War. (3 credits) A survey of American political economic social and intellectual history from the Age of European Exploration and the period of colonization to the era of the American Civil War. As an Ethnic Studies (ES) course this course thoroughly integrates the experiences of African Americans Native Americans Hispanics and/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to and interactions within American society. SS/ES Read More »
HIS 102 History of the U.S.: From the Era of the Civil War to the Present
A survey of American political economic social and intellectual history from the era of the Civil War to the Present. As an Ethnic Studies (ES) course this course thoroughly integrates the experiences of African Americans Native Americans Hispanics and/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to and interactions within American society. SS/ES Read More »
HIS 105 History of Western Civilization I
Survey of Western Civilization from ancient times through the Renaissance emphasizing the distinctive features of Western culture political development economic development and the contributions made by non-Western people. HU. Read More »
HIS 106 History of Western Civilization II
Survey of Western Civilization from the Renaissance to contemporary times emphasizing the further development of Western culture political institutions and economic institutions including reference to the interaction among the peoples of the modern world. HU. Read More »
HIS 127 The World in the 20th Century
Survey of the major trends in Europe Asia Africa and the Americas since 1900; the two world wars; the social and political revolutions of our time; Fascism and Communism; and the new states of Africa and Asia. SS Read More »
Lecture Forum
LEC 100 First-Year Seminar
A course that helps students make the transition to college by promoting active learning as well as student involvement and responsibility in the learning process assisting students in the development of life management skills and engaging students on campus. Each LEC 100 section incorporates a specific subject of inquiry. Consult the campus course schedule for additional information. EL Read More »
Mathematics
MAT 081 Topics in Geometry
Designed for students who have not had high school geometry. Includes methods of proof properties of simple plane figures congruence and similarity. Course does not carry degree credit. Read More »
MAT 091 Elementary Algebra
Intended for students with little or no previous algebra. Topics include the real number system and operations with real numbers and algebraic expressions linear equations and inequalities polynomials factoring and introduction to quadratic equations. Course does not carry degree credit. Read More »
MAT 105 Introduction to College Algebra
Emphasizes algebraic techniques with polynomials fractional expressions exponents and radicals linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Introduction to functions their graphs and analytic geometry. Prereq: A grade of C or better in Elementary Algebra or placement based on placement test score. EL. Read More »
MAT 108 Quantitative Reasoning
This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered include construction and interpretation of graphs functional relationships descriptive statistics geometry and spatial visualization math of finance exponential growth and basic probability. Appropriate use of units and dimensions estimates mathematical notation and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course. Prereq: (a) two years of high school algebra (b) a grade of C or better in MAT 105 or (c) course(s) equivalent to (a) or (b). MS. Read More »
MAT 110 College Algebra
Definition of function; linear and non-linear functions and graphs including logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear equations; theory of polynomial equations and optional topics such as mathematical induction matrix solution of linear systems and Cramer's rule. Prereq: A grade of C or better in MAT 105 or placement based on placement test score. MS. Read More »
MAT 113 Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions their basic properties and graphs identities inverse trigonometric functions solving trigonometric equations solutions of triangles. Prereq: (a) a grade of C or better in MAT 110 (b) concurrent registration in MAT 110 or (c) placement based on placement test score. MS. Read More »
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics
The primary aim of the course is a basic understanding and use of statistical concepts and methods to facilitate study and research in other disciplines. Includes measures of central tendency measures of variability grouped data the normal distribution central limit theorem hypothesis testing estimation T-distribution and chi square test. Prereq: a grade of C or better in MAT 105 or MAT 108 or equivalent. MS Read More »
MAT 210 Topics in Finite Mathematics
Matrices linear programming and applications probability Markov chains and mathematics of finance. Prereq: a grade of C or better in MAT 110 or MAT 124 or equivalent or placement based on placement test score. MS. Read More »
MAT 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Analytic geometry functions limits and continuity the derivative integrals techniques and applications of differentiation applications of integration logarithmic and exponential functions and trigonometric functions. Prereq: a grade of C or better in MAT 124 or MAT 110 and MAT 113 or equivalent or placement based on placement test score. Students may not earn more than six credits by taking both MAT 211 and MAT 221. MS. Read More »
MAT 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Continuation of 221. Techniques of integration polar coordinates conic sections infinite series and vectors of two and three dimensions. Note: the order of topics covered in MAT 221 and MAT 222 may depend on the text used and the instructor. Prereq: a grade of C or better in MAT 221 or placement based on the department Calculus Proficiency Test or AP exam. MS. Read More »
Engineering Mechanics
MEC 201 Statics
Principles of mechanics force systems equilibrium structures distributed forces moments of inertia of areas and friction. The course will serve the requirements of the several engineering curricula. Prereq: MAT 221 or consent of instr. NS. Read More »
Meteorology
MLG 100 Introduction to Meteorology
Introductory course in meteorology. Nature and causes of wind clouds and precipitation; storm systems and fronts; thunderstorms tornados and hurricanes; weather maps and forecasting. NS (if 4 cr. also LS). Read More »
Music
MUS 170 Fundamentals of Music
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of music through experiences with the keyboard rhythm instruments singing listening and note reading. Required for some elementary education majors and open to the general student. Acceptable as preparation for a music major or minor program. AP Read More »
MUS 273 Jazz History and Appreciation
An introduction to the styles and forms of jazz through a study of its history literature cultural influences musical structure and prominent performers. Includes recorded listening experiences. FA/ES. Read More »
Philosophy
PHI 202 Feminist Philosophy
An introduction to feminist philosophies through a study and critique of traditional and feminist views about women their lives society and knowledge with particular attention to theories of women's oppression. HU Read More »
PHI 211 Elementary Logic
Principles standards and methods of distinguishing good reasoning from bad as applied to deductive and inductive inferences. The course largely consists of substituting symbols for statements in arguments and understanding and assessing the logical structure of these arguments. May include a discussion of the nature and detection of fallacies and linguistic pitfalls affecting reasoning. MS. Read More »
PHI 237 Technology, Values, and Society
An examination of the ethical issues in technology which may include freedom censorship privacy equality democratic participation intellectual property education law enforcement institutional change and work. HU Read More »
PHI 259 Philosophy and Racism
Examination of the concept of race in the societies that use this notion to structure themselves--with concentration on its use in the United States. The following topics are part of the course: what racism is particularily how racism is seen from the dominant standpoint as opposed to how racism is seen from those who experience it; how the structure of racism has differed in regard to different ethnic groups; comparison of the experience of at least two different ethnic groups in the US in this regard; the place (or lack of place) of (im)morality in the creation of and in solutions to the problem. HUES. Read More »
Political Science
POL 104 American Government and Politics
Analysis of the decision-making structure and processes of American national government including the role of parties and interest groups and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy. SS. Read More »
POL 120 Politics of Crime and Punishment
Focuses on the competing goals of public policy in criminal justice from public order due process efficiency rights and liberties. Analyzes the interplay of key actors including police courts and prisons in policy-making and implementation. Includes the role of media and myth. SS Read More »
POL 175 International Politics
Global problems issues and debates since the end of the Cold War including terrorism cultural and religious conflict and changing power relations. Impact of social economic and technological change and evolution of the state system. Cooperative problem-solving and peace-making. SS Read More »
Psychology
PSY 201 Introductory Psychology
Survey of major content areas in psychology. Topics include research methodology learning memory cognition biological psychology sensation perception motivation emotion development personality psychopathology and social psychology. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 201 and PSY 202. SS. Read More »
PSY 202 Introductory Psychology
Survey of major content areas in psychology. Topics include research methodology learning memory cognition biological psychology sensation perception motivation emotion development personality psychopathology and social psychology. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 201 and PSY 202. SS Read More »
PSY 210 Statistical Methods in Psychology
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of central tendency measures of variability correlation and regression sampling distributions and hypothesis testing procedures including t-tests and analysis of variance. Prereq: PSY 201 or 202 (grade of C- or better) or concurrent registration and introductory college algebra (MAT 105) or exemption or cons. instr. MS. Read More »
PSY 250 Life Span Developmental Psychology
A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include the biological cognitive emotional and social development of the individual from the prenatal period through old age and the process of death and dying. Students taking PSY 250 may not also receive credit for 360 or 362. Prereq: PSY 201/202 (grade of C- or better) or cons. instr. SS Read More »
PSY 360 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include the biological cognitive emotional and social development of the individual from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 360 and PSY 250. Prereq: PSY 201 or 202 (grade of C- or better) or cons. instr. SS Read More »
Religious Studies
REL 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion
This course introduces students to various methods employed in the academic study of religion and will provide opportunity for students to apply these methods to diverse expressions of the religious life. HU/IS Read More »
Sociology
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to the basic concepts theories and methods of sociology emphasizing the significance of the self and culture social process and organization and forces of social stability and change. SS Read More »
SOC 250 People, Organizations and Society
Role of organizations including business governmental and educational in American society. Impact of organizations on members and clients the internal dynamics of organizations and the interchange between organizations and their environment including the society as a whole. Prereq: Not recommended for first-semester students. SS. Read More »
Women's Studies
WOM 101 Introduction to Women's Studies
An introduction to the major issues addressed by women's studies with an emphasis on interdisciplinary social science theories and methodologies involved in gaining accurate knowledge about women's lives and contributions to society both within the United States and around the world. Perspectives texts and methodologies from across the social science disciplines ranging from history economics sociology political science public health criminal justice psychology and others will be used to understand the experience of women and the cultural construction of gender. SS/IS Read More »
WOM 202 Feminist Philosophy
An introduction to feminist philosophies through a study and critique of traditional and feminist views about women their lives society and knowledge with particular attention to theories of women's oppression. HU Read More »
WOM 210 Women's Health and Sexuality in Society
This course will offer basic facts about the structure and functioning of the female body; issues in women's health and sexuality will be approached interdisciplinarily and will include physical mental emotional and social health and wellness topics and will be framed by discussions of race class and other cultural identities. Cultural social economic and political contexts will be explored. SSES Read More »
