May 15, 2024  
Fall 2021 Catalog 
    
Fall 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

History

  
  • HIST 557 - The Reformation


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s) in 16th and 17th century European history. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 357 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 558 - England to the 18th Century


    Description:
    Medieval and early modern eras. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 358 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 559 - Modern Britain


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 359 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 560 - Modern Ireland


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 360 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 561 - France: Enlightenment, Revolution, and Napoleon


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 361 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 562 - British Empire


    Description:
    An examination of the relationship between Great Britain and the areas of the world it colonized, Anglicized, and absorbed into its political, economic, and cultural influence and the reaction of those people to imposed control. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 362 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 563 - Modern Germany


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 363 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 564 - The Holocaust


    Description:
    Causes and consequences. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 364 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 567 - Habsburg History, 1526-1918


    Description:
    From creation of the imperial idea to the collapse of empire. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 367 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 569 - Topics in European History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 369 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 570 - Eastern Europe in the 20th Century


    Description:
    Democracy, nationalism, fascism, and communism in Eastern Europe after 1918. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 370 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 572 - Russian History and Civilization


    Description:
    10th century to 1917. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 372 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 573 - Soviet Union


    Description:
    1917 to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 373 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 577 - U.S. Foreign Relations 1750-1914


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 377 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 578 - U.S. Foreign Relations 1914 to Present


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 378 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 580 - The Environmental Movement


    Description:
    The politics of natural resource management, from the conservation movement through environmentalism to the present day. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 380 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 581 - Technology in U.S. History


    Description:
    Cultural, political, economic, and environmental influence of technology in United States history from colonial times to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 381 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 582 - U.S. Immigration and Migration History


    Description:
    History of U.S. immigration and migration since the nineteenth century. Includes discussion of migration experiences, cultural encounters, an evolving law and policy. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 382 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 583 - Sexuality in American History


    Description:
    A historical examination of the ways in which politics, society, and culture have constructed sexuality in the United States and how gender, race, and class affected meanings and definitions of sexuality. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 383 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 584 - Women’s Rights and Feminism in the United States


    Description:
    From the American Revolution through contemporary feminist issues. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 384 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 585 - Women, War, and Peace


    Description:
    From colonial times through the Gulf War. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 385 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 586 - Colonial America


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 386 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 587 - Revolutionary America


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 387 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 588 - The Civil War Era


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 388 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 590 - Museum Exhibitions


    Description:
    An analysis of the history, theory, and practice of museum exhibitions. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 390 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 591 - Historical Documentaries


    Description:
    An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of historical documentaries. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 391 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 592 - Native American Forestry


    Description:
    Introduction to Native American forest management from cultural, ecological, historic and socioeconomic perspectives. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 392 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 593 - Wisconsin Indians


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic in history and culture of Indians of Wisconsin and neighboring areas. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 393 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 595 - Topics in United States History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 395 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 596 - Regional History through Study Abroad


    Description:
    History informed by visits to historic locations and cultural centers with approp. study and writing. Subtitle will designate topic. Offered only in UW-Stevens Point overseas programs. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 396 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 598 - Topics in History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 398 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HIST 700 - Historical Method


    Description:
    Securing and evaluating historical evidence; construction of historical papers based upon various kinds of source materials.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 701 - Seminar in Global and Comparative History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 716 - Seminar in Non-Western Regional History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 756 - Seminar in European History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 776 - Seminar in United States History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 790 - Historical Issues Workshop


    Description:
    Reading, discussion, analysis workshop for elementary or secondary school teachers. Subtitle will designate theme(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    1-6 cr.

  
  • HIST 791 - Readings and Problems in History


    Description:
    Reading seminar focused on a specific historical period and/or topic. Subtitle will designate focus. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 799 - Thesis


    1-6 cr.


History Education

  
  • HIED 398 - Student teaching in History and or Social Science


    Description:
    Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations. Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    1-12 cr. pass/fail

  
  • HIED 405 - Methods in History and Social Studies Education


    Description:
    Aims, methods, materials, techniques, organization, and field experiences associated with developing a social studies curriculum.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    3 cr.

  
  • HIED 498 - Internship in History and or Social Science


    Description:
    Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations. Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    1-12 cr. pass/fail


Hmong

  
  • HMNG 101 - First Year Hmong


    Description:
    For students with no previous training in the language or by placement.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: GA

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    4 cr.

  
  • HMNG 102 - First Year Hmong


    Description:
    Continuation of HMNG 101 .

    Prerequisites:
    HMNG 101  or by placement exam

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: GA

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    4 cr.


Human Development

  
  • HD 230 - Human Sexuality


    Description:
    Sexual development across the lifespan; an in-depth look at the diversity of human sexuality in contemporary America and the integrated nature of human sexuality with the dimensions of wellness.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: WLN

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Spring and Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach


    Description:
    Concepts, principles, and current research findings applied to the study of growth and development from conception through death in the context of family. Includes physical, cognitive, and emotional issues related to health.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: WLN

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 350 - Child Life Principles and Perspectives


    Description:
    Following the recommendations of the Association of Child Life Professionals, this course is taught by a child life specialist and will include the following information: Child life documents, scope of practice, impact of illness, injury, and health care on patients and families, patient and family-centered care, therapeutic play, and preparation. Available for graduate credit as HD 550 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Winterim Only

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 360 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Description:
    Human development through 2 1/2 years; implications for parents and early childhood education programs; observations. Available for graduate credit as HD 560 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 361 - Development and Guidance of Children


    Description:
    Concepts and current research findings applied to the study of growth and development of normal children, from conception through preadolescence within the context of the family. Available for graduate credit as HD 561 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: SS

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 363 - Development of the Preschool Child


    Description:
    Overview of current research and theory relating to development of children ages 3 to 6, and programming implications. Available for graduate credit as HD 563 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Summer Only

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 364 - Infant Development and Programming


    Description:
    Human development, birth to three years. Implications for parents, caregivers, and early childhood education programs. Available for graduate credit as HD 564 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Summer Only

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 365 - Guidance of Young Children


    Description:
    Current research and theory related to guidance of children, preschool through adolescence. Application to home and school environments. Available for graduate credit as HD 565 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 366 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts


    Description:
    Survey of family life across a variety of cultural contexts. In depth application to programming and outreach with families from unique populations. Available for graduate credit as HD 566 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 367 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Systems


    Description:
    Use current research and strengths based Family Systems Theory approach to explore historical and contemporary family perspectives related to family formation, structure and function, relationships and dynamics, adult-child interactions and family roles, diversity and cultural variance, and adaptations in family structure and interaction patterns during times of stress and transition. Available for graduate credit as HD 567 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: SS

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 372 - Family Financial Management


    Description:
    Examine financial management through a family lens in the context of governmental and economic factors. Consider current issues for family members and evaluate resources and strategies to prepare children and families for successful financial futures. Available for graduate credit as HD 572 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 381 - Families and the Environment


    Description:
    Study the family and the environment considering the reciprocal relationships between the two systems.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: ER

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 386 - Family Health Implications of Resource Management


    Description:
    Examine social determinants of family health, current issues, resources, and strategies demonstrating how human and nonhuman resources can be managed to meet family needs.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 395 - Research in Family Sciences


    Description:
    General understanding of peer reviewed research in the Family Sciences including research design and data analysis with special attention on understanding, evaluating, interpreting, and performing discipline specific research.

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following (or concurrent registration): PSYC 300 , SOC 351 , or MATH 255  

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 397 - Field Work


    Description:
    A supervised training work program in a cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. May be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit as HD 597 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall, Spring, and Summer

    1-12 cr.

  
  • HD 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass early childhood education and family and consumer education majors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair. May be repeated for credit.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    As Needed

    1-4 cr.

  
  • HD 455 - Child Life and Therapeutic Play


    Description:
    Therapeutic aspects and/or learning objectives of play in infants, children, youth, and young adults. Includes theory, assessment, guidance, structuring therapeutic play sessions, and program development. Available for graduate credit as HD 655 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Summer Only

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 466 - Development and Guidance of Adolescents


    Description:
    Current research, theory, and practice related to development and the guidance of adolescents. Applications to home, education, health and human service environments. Available for graduate credit as HD 666 .

    Prerequisites:
    HD 265  

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Spring and Summer

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 490 - Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit as HD 690 .

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    1-4 cr.

  
  • HD 550 - Child Life Principles and Perspectives


    Description:
    Following the recommendations of the Association of Child Life Professionals, this course is taught by a child life specialist and will include the following information: Child life documents, scope of practice, impact of illness, injury, and health care on patients and families, patient and family-centered care, therapeutic play, and preparation. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 350 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 560 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Description:
    Human development through 2 1/2 years; implications for parents and early childhood education programs; observations. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 360 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 561 - Development and Guidance of Children


    Description:
    Concepts and current research findings applied to the study of growth and development of normal children, from conception through preadolescence within the context of the family. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 361 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 563 - Development of the Preschool Child


    Description:
    Overview of current research and theory relating to development of children ages 3 to 6, and programming implications. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 363 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 564 - Infant Development and Programming


    Description:
    Human development, birth to three years. Implications for parents, caregivers, and early childhood education programs. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 364 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 565 - Guidance of Young Children


    Description:
    Current research and theory related to guidance of children, preschool through adolescence. Application to home and school environments. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 365 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 566 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts


    Description:
    Survey of family life across a variety of cultural contexts. In depth application to programming and outreach with families from unique populations. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 366 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 567 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Formation


    Description:
    Use current research and strengths based Family Systems Theory approach to explore historical and contemporary family perspectives related to family formation, structure and function, relationships and dynamics, adult-child interactions and family roles, diversity and cultural variance, and adaptations in family structure and interaction patterns during times of stress and transition. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 367 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 572 - Family Financial Management


    Description:
    Examine financial management through a family lens in the context of governmental and economic factors. Consider current issues for family members and evaluate resources and strategies to prepare children and families for successful financial futures. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 372 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 597 - Field Work


    Description:
    A supervised training work program in cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. May be repeated for credit. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 397 .

    1-12 cr.

  
  • HD 655 - Child Life and Therapeutic Play


    Description:
    Therapeutic aspects and/or learning objectives of play in infants, children, youth, and young adults. Includes theory, assessment, guidance, structuring therapeutic play sessions, and program development. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 455 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 666 - Development and Guidance of Adolescents


    Description:
    Current research, theory, and practice related to development and the guidance of adolescents. Applications to home, education, health and human service environments. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 466 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 690 - Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 490 .

    1-4 cr.

  
  • HD 760 - Family and Community Wellness


    Description:
    Study factors that affect the well-being of individuals within the context of family and community. May be offered in 1 cr modules with subtitles.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Not currently offered

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 762 - Family Issues in Society


    Description:
    Research and theory relating to complex concerns families face over time. Focus on family functions, variations in family organization and relationships; application of principles to family dynamics during different stages of the life span. This course fulfills content requirement for the graduate level Family and Consumer Sciences Licensure Program and is offered only for those enrolled in that program.

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 764 - Family and Parent Education


    Description:
    Examine various perspectives of family and parent education programs: course content, teaching strategies, assessment procedures, and resource materials.

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 765 - Issues in Family Living


    Description:
    Investigate current literature to determine issues affecting nature and variability of the family.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Not currently offered

    2 or 3 cr.

  
  • HD 782 - Practicum


    Description:
    Professional experience in an organization, agency, and/or institution related to your career goals.

    1-8 cr.

  
  • HD 789 - Adult Learner


    Description:
    Analyze research and theory that applies to formal/informal instruction of adults.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Not currently offered

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 798 - Research Methods


    Description:
    General understanding of peer reviewed research including research design and data analysis with attention to understanding, evaluating and interpreting discipline specific research.

    Prerequisites:
    3 credits of math incorporating undergrad statistics, or Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Not currently offered

    3 cr.


Hungarian

  
  • HNGN 101 - First Year Hungarian


    Description:
    For students with no previous training in the language.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Spring Only

    4 cr.

  

Information Technology Management

  
  • ITM 700 - Communications for IT Professionals


    Description:
    This course focuses on developing communication skills for IT professionals. Deliver effective presentations, conduct crucial conversations with stakeholders. Develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills emphasizing cultural sensitivity, diversity, and ethics. Conduct relevant research and critically evaluate information to make informed evidence-based decisions.

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 705 - Leading the IT Function


    Description:
    This course focuses on the differences between and application of management and leadership theories in an IT environment. Utilizing an array of assessment activities, students will identify and understand one’s own personal assets and liabilities to become an effective leader and agent of change in a complex adaptive system.

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 710 - Finance for IT Managers


    Description:
    Frame financial decisions within general and project accounting principles. Topics include: pro forma financial statements, time value of money, cash flows and equivalence, depreciation, net present value, rate of return, and ratio analysis. Prepare budgets that prioritize within constraints, address uncertainty and intangibles, and integrate with project scheduling.

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 715 - Data Science


    Description:
    Examines key data science concepts, methods, and processes. Addresses issues for developing, managing and supporting data-driven decision-making in the organization. Provides knowledge and tools for incorporating data science into IT project workflows. Topics include, but are not limited to, data analytics, data warehouseing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 710  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 720 - Cloud Computing and Enterprise Applications


    Description:
    Leverage cloud services to streamline computing resources, deploy enterprise applications, improve user access and system reliability, and utilize advanced computing capabilities. Foundation concepts include: virtualization, multi-tenant architecture, and software defined networking. Examines the full range of services available to organizations along with deployment strategies, evaluation criteria, economic justification, and manageability.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 710  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 725 - Enterprise Security


    Description:
    Explores technical, administrative, and physical aspects of IT security. Investigates various threats within IT and fraud. Applies information classification to the design of information, network and physical security. Evaluates the business processes of risk, business continuity, audit, and the risk within software development.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 700  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 730 - Agile and Traditional IT Project Management


    Description:
    Examines project management concepts as applied to IT projects; covers traditional PMBOK techniques such as project identification, selection, procurement, and cost/schedule preparation and monitoring. Introduces agile IT project management concepts including Scrum and Extreme Programming. Requires students to apply these concepts to group projects.

    Prerequisites:
    Both ITM 700  and ITM 710  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 735 - Business Analysis and System Development


    Description:
    This course focuses on importance, role, and techniques of the business analysis function in the modern IT organization. The course is organized around the six knowledge areas and associated techniques of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) specified by the International Institute of Business Analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 720  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 740 - IT Operations


    Description:
    This course explores best practices and techniques for ensuring the smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure and operational environments to support development and deployment of applications and services within the organization. Coverage includes network infrastructure; servers and devices; computer operations; service management; facilities; help desk services, DevOps, and process automation.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 735  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 745 - IT Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance


    Description:
    This course examines best practices in IT governance to achieve regulatory compliance, optimize use of available resources, ensure trustworthiness of enterprise information, and support business strategies and objectives. Topics include: strategic alignment, IT service and control frameworks, portfolio management, IT risk management, and ethical issues in IT governance.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 735  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 750 - Evaluation of Emerging Technologies


    Description:
    This seminar course researches, identifies and evaluates significant new trends, technologies and events influencing the global environment of information technology and systems. The course will evaluate future and disruptive technologies, strategies for successful implementation of innovative technologies, critical thinking, and ethics pertaining to its use.

    Prerequisites:
    ITM 740  

    3 cr.

  
  • ITM 754 - Capstone Preparation


    Description:
    Students select their capstone project, create a plan, define deliverables, secure approval and complete setup of their development environment. Students review concepts necessary for completion of the capstone including Agile project management, systems analysis and communicating with technical and non-technical audiences. Additional topics may be included.

    1 cr.

  
  • ITM 755 - Capstone


    Description:
    Students complete the projects approved in the Capstone Preparation course. This course includes the management, development and delivery of an information technology project to a client or employer, including regular communication of status to both technical and non-technical audiences.

    Prerequisites:
    Both ITM 735  and ITM 754  

    3 cr.


Interior Architecture

  
  • IA 100 - Orientation to the Profession


    Description:
    Explore and develop a plan for academic, individual, and professional career objectives.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    1 cr.

 

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