CRN: 42703

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

AERO: Aerospace

  Mitch Johnson

This course introduces the Air Force, and allows students to examine general aspects of the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Leadership, Air Force benefits, and opportunities for Air Force officers. The course also lays the foundation for becoming an Airman by outlining our heritage and values, and provides a historical perspective such as lessons on war and US military, AF operations, principles of war, and air power. Students will learn about the Air Force way of life and gain knowledge on what it means to be an Airman.

1 Credits

CRN: 43128

In Person | Lab

St Paul: In Person

AERO: Aerospace

  Mitch Johnson

AFROTC Physical Fitness Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets (e.g., students pursuing an officer's commission in the USAF) every fall and spring semester unless excused by the department chair for an authorized period of non-attendance. AFROTC Physical Fitness Laboratory complements each of the courses listed below by providing cadets with leadership, followership, and teambuilding experiences while teaching them to maintain physical fitness required for military service. AFROTC cadets must attend two sessions per week to pass the course. In order to remain in the program and gain a commission, cadets must pass a physical fitness assessment each term.

0 Credits

CRN: 42704

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center LL04A
     (Common Good capacity: 17 participants)

AERO: Aerospace

  Mike Fiandt

This course provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students are taught from the beginning there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don’t always jump to mind like listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. The students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students will demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Prerequisite: AERO 112 or permission of instructor

1 Credits

CRN: 43642

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center LL04A
     (Common Good capacity: 17 participants)

AERO: Aerospace

  Mike Fiandt

This course provides a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students are taught from the beginning there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that don’t always jump to mind like listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. The students will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students will demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Prerequisite: AERO 112 or permission of instructor

1 Credits

CRN: 43263

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center LL04A
     (Common Good capacity: 17 participants)

AERO: Aerospace

  Mitch Johnson

This course builds on the leadership fundamentals taught in AERO 211 and 212. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of how to effectively lead people, gain experience applying leadership tools, and receive ethics training that will prepare them for becoming an officer and a supervisor. Additionally, students will continue to hone their writing and briefing skills. Prerequisite: AERO 212

4 Credits

CRN: 42705

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center LL04A
     (Common Good capacity: 17 participants)

AERO: Aerospace

  Mike Fiandt

This course introduces the basic elements of national security policy and process. Students will learn about air and space operations, the role of the military in society, and current domestic and international issues affecting the military profession. Additionally, students will discuss the responsibility, authority, and functions of an Air Force commander and selected provisions of the military justice system. Prerequisite: AERO 322 or permission of instructor

4 Credits

CRN: 40445

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

AMCD: Amer Culture & Difference:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     Writing to learn

Old Core:
     UG Core Human Diversity

2020 Core:
     Diversity/Soc Just
(2020 Core Planning Guide)

  David Lawrence

AMCD 200, American Culture:Power/Identity: (This course was originally titled ACST 200: Introduction to American Culture and Difference; the name change has been submitted as an information item to the UCC). In AMCD 200, students learn about the historical and theoretical foundations of Cultural Studies as an academic discipline and use cultural theory to analyze a variety of cultural products and representations. In this course, students look specifically at dominant and subversive constructions of gender, race, ethnicity, national and sexual identities, and how these constructions are deployed through cultural practices and productions such as sports, film and television, folklore and popular culture, youth subcultures, music, and so on. For example, the course may contain units on "nation" and the creation of American mythologies; the process of hero-making in American history; stereotypes and the representation of race and ethnicity in television and film; representations of gender and sexuality in advertising; as well as a section on American music from jazz, blues, folk and roots music, to rock and roll, punk, and hip-hop.

4 Credits

CRN: 42786

No Classroom Required

Other: No Room

XX: ENSL Engl 2nd Lang (ACTC)

Instructor: TBD

0 Credits

CRN: 43453

Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Online

FAST: Family Studies:
     Women's Studies Major Approved
     Women's Studies Minor Approved

  Audra Nuru

As a foundation of the Family Studies major and minor, this course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the discipline and profession of Family Studies. Students will be introduced to primary family theories and the practical nature of theorizing for understanding, explaining and strengthening all families; read original and translated/applied research on family topics; explore substantive topics of the field; examine the current state of Family Studies and its multidisciplinary roots; become familiar with family studies’ occupations and professional organizations; review ethical principles of working with and studying families; and examine a range of contemporary issues for families in the 21st century.

4 Credits

CRN: 40277

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: North Residence Hall 1014
     (Common Good capacity: 14 participants)

FYEX: First Year Experience

Instructor: TBD

Foundations for college success is a first-year experience course designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them succeed at St. Thomas. This one credit course covers a range of topics, including: campus engagement, well-being, academic success, financial literacy, career and vocation, sustainability, global and intercultural competence, and spirituality.

1 Credits

CRN: 40283

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: North Residence Hall 1014
     (Common Good capacity: 14 participants)

FYEX: First Year Experience

Instructor: TBD

Foundations for college success is a first-year experience course designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them succeed at St. Thomas. This one credit course covers a range of topics, including: campus engagement, well-being, academic success, financial literacy, career and vocation, sustainability, global and intercultural competence, and spirituality.

1 Credits

CRN: 40328

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: North Residence Hall 1014
     (Common Good capacity: 14 participants)

FYEX: First Year Experience

Instructor: TBD

Foundations for college success is a first-year experience course designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them succeed at St. Thomas. This one credit course covers a range of topics, including: campus engagement, well-being, academic success, financial literacy, career and vocation, sustainability, global and intercultural competence, and spirituality.

1 Credits

CRN: 40675

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | First Year Experience Path

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Enviro Sustainability

Instructor: TBD

The Theme-Based Learning Community provides students the opportunity to explore a University of St. Thomas mission-based theme across at least two disciplines and participate in co-curricular campus events that focus on the same theme. Students enrolled in the Theme-Based Learning Community Path will participate in a minimum of four themed co-curricular activities. Students registered for the Path will also register for two courses within the same theme. Successful completion of this Path and two corresponding themed courses will satisfy the First Year Experience Learning Community requirement. Prerequisite: being current enrolled or have completed one of the theme based learning community courses.

0 Credits

CRN: 40676

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | First Year Experience Path

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Human Well-Being

Instructor: TBD

The Theme-Based Learning Community provides students the opportunity to explore a University of St. Thomas mission-based theme across at least two disciplines and participate in co-curricular campus events that focus on the same theme. Students enrolled in the Theme-Based Learning Community Path will participate in a minimum of four themed co-curricular activities. Students registered for the Path will also register for two courses within the same theme. Successful completion of this Path and two corresponding themed courses will satisfy the First Year Experience Learning Community requirement. Prerequisite: being current enrolled or have completed one of the theme based learning community courses.

0 Credits

CRN: 40677

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | First Year Experience Path

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Social Justice

Instructor: TBD

The Theme-Based Learning Community provides students the opportunity to explore a University of St. Thomas mission-based theme across at least two disciplines and participate in co-curricular campus events that focus on the same theme. Students enrolled in the Theme-Based Learning Community Path will participate in a minimum of four themed co-curricular activities. Students registered for the Path will also register for two courses within the same theme. Successful completion of this Path and two corresponding themed courses will satisfy the First Year Experience Learning Community requirement. Prerequisite: being current enrolled or have completed one of the theme based learning community courses.

0 Credits

CRN: 40678

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | First Year Experience Path

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Cultural, Social Transf

Instructor: TBD

The Theme-Based Learning Community provides students the opportunity to explore a University of St. Thomas mission-based theme across at least two disciplines and participate in co-curricular campus events that focus on the same theme. Students enrolled in the Theme-Based Learning Community Path will participate in a minimum of four themed co-curricular activities. Students registered for the Path will also register for two courses within the same theme. Successful completion of this Path and two corresponding themed courses will satisfy the First Year Experience Learning Community requirement. Prerequisite: being current enrolled or have completed one of the theme based learning community courses.

0 Credits

CRN: 40679

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | First Year Experience Path

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Changemaking

Instructor: TBD

The Theme-Based Learning Community provides students the opportunity to explore a University of St. Thomas mission-based theme across at least two disciplines and participate in co-curricular campus events that focus on the same theme. Students enrolled in the Theme-Based Learning Community Path will participate in a minimum of four themed co-curricular activities. Students registered for the Path will also register for two courses within the same theme. Successful completion of this Path and two corresponding themed courses will satisfy the First Year Experience Learning Community requirement. Prerequisite: being current enrolled or have completed one of the theme based learning community courses.

0 Credits

CRN: 44691

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

FYEX: First Year Experience:
     FYE Changemaking
     FYE Social Justice

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces students to ways in which individuals all over the world address a range of environmental, social, political, and economic issues, and their attempts to create and sustain positive social impact. The course promotes critical thinking about existing changemaking initiatives, and students are introduced to important concepts that are central to the field of changemaking and social innovation. Students will learn from a variety of change agents who are working to address today’s most pressing social challenges on global, national, local and personal levels. Through course materials and activities, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be change agents in their own communities – all for the common good. This course is cross-listed with IDSC 200.  Students cannot receive credit for both IDSC 200 and FYEX 200.

2 Credits

CRN: 43659

In Person | Topics Lecture 1

St Paul: In Person

HONR: Honors

  Amy Finnegan, Christopher Michaelson

These interdisciplinary seminars are intended to develop integrating insights through an analysis of topics chosen from different disciplines. Often they are taught by two faculty members or by a visiting lecturer who holds one of the endowed chairs at the university.

2 Credits

CRN: 43660

In Person | Topics Lecture 2

St Paul: In Person

HONR: Honors

  Mike Klein, Sandy Spieler

These interdisciplinary seminars are intended to develop integrating insights through an analysis of topics chosen from different disciplines. Often they are taught by two faculty members or by a visiting lecturer who holds one of the endowed chairs at the university.

2 Credits

CRN: 43700

Online: Some Synchronous | Topics Lecture 3

Online

HONR: Honors

  Amy Hedman-Robertson, Audra Nuru

These interdisciplinary seminars are intended to develop integrating insights through an analysis of topics chosen from different disciplines. Often they are taught by two faculty members or by a visiting lecturer who holds one of the endowed chairs at the university.

2 Credits

CRN: 43856

In Person | Topics Lecture 4

St Paul: In Person

HONR: Honors:
     Sustainability (SUST)

  Olga Herrera, Maria Dahmus

These interdisciplinary seminars are intended to develop integrating insights through an analysis of topics chosen from different disciplines. Often they are taught by two faculty members or by a visiting lecturer who holds one of the endowed chairs at the university.

2 Credits

CRN: 43000

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

IDSC: Interdisciplinary (UG)

  Suzanne Donsky

Special and individual attention to speaking, writing, reading, listening and study skills. For students whose native language is not English. Offered in fall semester.

4 Credits

CRN: 44796

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

IDSC: Interdisciplinary (UG)

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces students to ways in which individuals all over the world address a range of environmental, social, political, and economic issues, and their attempts to create and sustain positive social impact. The course promotes critical thinking about existing changemaking initiatives, and students are introduced to important concepts that are central to the field of changemaking and social innovation. Students will learn from a variety of change agents who are working to address today’s most pressing social challenges on global, national, local and personal levels. Through course materials and activities, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be change agents in their own communities – all for the common good. This course is cross-listed with FYEX 200. Students cannot receive credit for both IDSC 200 and FYEX 200.

2 Credits

CRN: 42813

No Classroom Required

Study Away: No Room

IDSC: Interdisciplinary (UG)

  Raymond MacKenzie

Participants in the Renaissance Program complete one internship in a career-related field. Students are encouraged to be creative and to search for inventive ways of implementing a plan of practical work experience. A variety of options and opportunities is available through the Career Center.

0 Credits

CRN: 43679

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

IDSC: Interdisciplinary (UG)

  Raymond MacKenzie

In accord with the Renaissance Program's commitment to foster the integration of theoretical and practical learning, the design of this course is to promot the investigation of some theme or problem having a particularly interdisciplinary focus. This course will rely upon concepts and models stemming from both theoretical and practical sources in an attempt to further integrate aspects of these distinct branches of higher learning. Among the types of issues or topics that could fall within the scope of this course are: the meaning and value of work; the nature and place of technology; the relationship of individual to community; views of self - as worker and theoretician; models and parameters of authority.

4 Credits

CRN: 43928

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Michelle Tong

Human understanding of the brain and nervous system has improved dramatically over the past three decades. With the rapid expansion of knowledge has come an understanding that behavioral and cognitive disorders associated with both childhood development and with aging have a biological basis, and many have their origins in the interaction between the nervous system and environmental factors. Recent research has revealed that a healthy brain and nervous system depends on sound biologic function. Therefore, a basic understanding of the biology of the brain and nervous system, and of how the nervous system interacts with environmental factors, is necessary. This course will cover fundamental biological processes in the brain and nervous system, the role of the nervous system in human and animal behavior, and how environmental influences impact these processes at the cellular and organismal levels. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 209

4 Credits

CRN: 43929

In Person | Lab

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Michelle Tong

Human understanding of the brain and nervous system has improved dramatically over the past three decades. With the rapid expansion of knowledge has come an understanding that behavioral and cognitive disorders associated with both childhood development and with aging have a biological basis, and many have their origins in the interaction between the nervous system and environmental factors. Recent research has revealed that a healthy brain and nervous system depends on sound biologic function. Therefore, a basic understanding of the biology of the brain and nervous system, and of how the nervous system interacts with environmental factors, is necessary. This course will cover fundamental biological processes in the brain and nervous system, the role of the nervous system in human and animal behavior, and how environmental influences impact these processes at the cellular and organismal levels. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 209

0 Credits

CRN: 45287

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Jessica Siegel

This course will explore the biological actions of drugs in the brain and how drugs affect behavior. Drug addiction will be explored from a psychological and biological perspective. Content pertaining to drug laws and how our society perceives drug use and treatment will be incorporated into the lectures. Labs will focus on the techniques used to study drug effects on the brain and behavior. Students will gain a strong understanding of the biological actions of drugs in the brain and how drugs affect behavior. Prerequisites: Completed NSCI 301 required, recommended completion of PSYC 212

4 Credits

CRN: 45333

In Person | Lab

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Jessica Siegel

This course will explore the biological actions of drugs in the brain and how drugs affect behavior. Drug addiction will be explored from a psychological and biological perspective. Content pertaining to drug laws and how our society perceives drug use and treatment will be incorporated into the lectures. Labs will focus on the techniques used to study drug effects on the brain and behavior. Students will gain a strong understanding of the biological actions of drugs in the brain and how drugs affect behavior. Prerequisites: Completed NSCI 301 required, recommended completion of PSYC 212

0 Credits

CRN: 43779

In Person | Topics Lecture 1

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Roxanne Prichard

The subject matter of this course will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online.

4 Credits

CRN: 43751

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Jenne Westberry

If we are to understand how behavior is guided by environmental cues, we must first understand how sensory information about the world is represented and processed in brain. In this seminar-style course, we will examine the neural organization of sensory systems, particularly the organization of cortical structures. We will first explore how various organizational strategies are used in different systems to perform specific functions, leading to the focus of our course: how information from different sensory modalities is integrated in higher-order cortical areas, and how this integration ultimately influences behavior. Prerequisite: C- or better in any two neuroscience elective courses or permission of the instructor

4 Credits

CRN: 43752

In Person | Lab

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Jenne Westberry

If we are to understand how behavior is guided by environmental cues, we must first understand how sensory information about the world is represented and processed in brain. In this seminar-style course, we will examine the neural organization of sensory systems, particularly the organization of cortical structures. We will first explore how various organizational strategies are used in different systems to perform specific functions, leading to the focus of our course: how information from different sensory modalities is integrated in higher-order cortical areas, and how this integration ultimately influences behavior. Prerequisite: C- or better in any two neuroscience elective courses or permission of the instructor

0 Credits

CRN: 45288

In Person | Lab

St Paul: In Person

NSCI: Neuroscience

  Jenne Westberry

If we are to understand how behavior is guided by environmental cues, we must first understand how sensory information about the world is represented and processed in brain. In this seminar-style course, we will examine the neural organization of sensory systems, particularly the organization of cortical structures. We will first explore how various organizational strategies are used in different systems to perform specific functions, leading to the focus of our course: how information from different sensory modalities is integrated in higher-order cortical areas, and how this integration ultimately influences behavior. Prerequisite: C- or better in any two neuroscience elective courses or permission of the instructor

0 Credits