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Prefix/No. CRN |
Change/ Date of Change |
Course | Instructor |
APEL 390 61947  |
Change (10/29/07) |
Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (4) This onsite couse will be held at Portland Community College, Cascade Campus, in the Public Serviced Education Building, Rm. 111 (909 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, Oregon). on Fri., Jan. 18, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat., Jan. 19, 9 AM – 5 PM | Joan Bock / Terry Walters |
| BA 366 61989 |
Closed (5/21/07) |
Management Science (5) | Mike Pierce |
BA 114 62303 |
New
Course! (11/1/07) |
Microcomputer Topics: Intermediate Database Analysis (2) This course is designed to advance student skills in the use of database software for business analysis. We will be using Microsoft Access as the software in the course. Students should expect to be very skilled in database use and design by the end of the course. Note: This course is designed as an accompanying course for BA 325 Information Management and assumes that students have completed BA 114 Intro to Database Analysis or Intro to Access. |
Bob Larison |
BA 410 62251 |
New
Course! (9/11/07) |
Principles of Organizational Communication (3) Students in this course examine the salient macro theories, process, and functions to understand the relationship between communication and organizations. While this course is designed for work organizations, the concepts here also apply to any human social structure that involves communication. Prerequisites: None, however an organizational behavior, human resource management, or interpersonal communication course is suggested. |
Chris Bonney |
BA 410 62250 |
New
Course! (9/11/07) |
Principles of Training and Development (3) Students gain the theoretical foundation and the practical skills to examine, design, deliver, and assess the training needs of organizations. Students accomplish this by reviewing organizational, communication, and adult learning theories, review case studies, study training models, and use written practice. Prerequisites: None, however an organizational behavior, human resource management, interpersonal communication, or a curriculum development course is suggested. |
Chris Bonney |
BA 410 62304 |
New
Course! (11/1/07) |
Tao, Zen and Baseball - Eastern Influence on Management Thought (5) A cultural and managerial study of selected Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian philosophies and their applicability in the Western business environment. The course will look at leadership from the perspective of Lao Tzu; strategy from the perspective of a Japanese samurai; group processes seen by Americans playing baseball in Japan; and a short emersion in Japanese culture. We will seek to understand some aspects of the strengths of Asian business that have developed from their cultural values. Note: Note: This course is a Leadership, Organization, and Management option elective or an International Business option elective in the Business Administration Degree Program. Note: All communication with the instructor will be via e-mail. All class printed material will be posted on the Internet at www.eou.edu/~blarison. Prerequisites: Junior Standing |
Bob Larison |
BA 421 61930 |
Change (5/22/07) |
Cost Accounting (4) A new instructor has been assigned to this course. | Janet Hume-Schwarz |
BA 438 62118  |
New
Course! (4/18/07) |
The Tourism System (5) Understanding the structure and function of the tourism system. Prerequisites: Junior Standing Dates/Times: TBA Location: CCC - Salem, Rm. TBA |
Pete Diffenderfer |
BA 451 62115 |
New
Course! (4/18/07) |
Human Resource Management (5) This is a study of the personnel function and its relationship to the objectives of the organization. Examine human resource management as a primary function of all managers. Analyze personnel problems involved in the selection, appraisal, and development of the workforce in business organizations. Prerequisites: BA 321, Junior standing Dates/Times: TBA Location: CCC - Salem, Rm. TBA |
Robert Newton |
BA 454 62117 |
New
Course! (4/18/07) |
Product Planning & Development (5) Study of the management process of developing and marketing new products to meet the wants and needs of consumers. Prerequisites: BA 321 Dates/Times: TBA Location: CCC - Salem, Rm. TBA |
Staff |
BA 461 62116 |
New
Course! (4/18/07) |
Organizational Behavior (5) The course studies behaviors at the individual, group, and organizational levels, and introduces scientific knowledge and concepts in the area. Through readings, simulation projects, and exams, students learn organizational skills and techniques that are most important for them to be effective, solution-resourceful, instrumental, and successful in modern organizations. The course also intends to enhance student’s capabilities of problem analysis and problem solving all around. Prerequisites: BA 321 Dates/Times: TBA Location: CCC - Salem, Rm. TBA |
Staff |
BA 482 62068 |
Change (5/2/07) |
Project Management, Planning, & Control (5) -This course will be held in MHCC - Gresham, Rm. TBA, on Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5; Wed., 6 - 9 PM. | Lee Sellers |
ECON 201 61931 |
New
Course! (5/9/07) |
Principles of Microeconomics (5) (SSC) (S) (HB) This course covers a systematic investigation of the operation of a market system, focusing on the role of households, firms, and government in determining wages and prices. The tools of analysis from economic theory will be applied to such issues as the concentration of economic power, the distribution of income, and the role of government in the market system. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing, MATH 095 |
Philip O'Reilly |
| ECON 202 61995 |
Closed (5/10/07) |
Principles of Macroeconomics (5) (S) (HB) | Colleen Johnson |
ECON 334 61933 |
New
Course! (5/9/07) |
Economic History (5) (SSC) (S) (HB) This course presents a study and critical analysis of the role of business in society. Emphasis on the interaction between the forces of technological, social, political, and economic change and the business enterprise. The ethical and legal obligation of the business person to the customers, owners, employees, and the public will be examined through case analysis. Prerequisites: Upper division standing. |
Philip O'Reilly |
ECON 481 62154 |
New
Course! (5/10/07) |
American Labor and Unions (5) This course offers an economic analysis of the formation, growth, operation, and effects of unions in the U.S. economy; determination of wages and working conditions; human capital theory and the education and training of workers; discrimination and other sources of wage differentials; unemployment and public policy toward labor markets. Prerequisites: Upper division standing |
Colleen Johnson |
| ED 506 61986 |
Cancelled (11/19/07) |
Special Independent Studies (1-6) () () | Michael Jaeger |
| ED 510 61994 |
Cancelled (11/19/07) |
Learning Theory (3) () () | Michael Jaeger |
| ENGL 104 62022 |
Closed (6/20/07) |
Introduction to Literature (4) (H) (AH) | Callie Palmer |
ENGL 199 62242 |
New
Course! (8/16/07) |
World Cinema (4) (AEH) (H) (AH) A sampling of classic and contemporary films from around the world. The course emphasizes critical understanding of international cinematic themes and forms. Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing skills. |
Elizabeth Henry |
ENGL 201 62120 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
Shakespeare (4) (AEH) (H) (AH) (UWR) This is a study of selected comedies, tragedies, and historical plays. Prerequisites: WR 121 or 131, any 100-level English course, Sophomore standing. |
Sandra Ellston |
ENGL 448 62122 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
Major Authors: Hitchcock - The Auteur (3) (UWR) The course offers a brief investigation into the status of Alfred Hitchcock as a premier film auteur. Note: Students must have access to a VCR and monitor. Prerequisites: ENGL 206 or 207, one British or American survey course, and upper-division standing. |
Sandra Ellston |
EXS 321 62119 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
Applied Anatomy (3) Course presents a study of the musculoskeletal structure of the living human body; bones and their articulation; segments and their movements; muscles and their attachments and actions; ligaments and their functions; and systematic nerves and their innervation and function. Special emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal analysis of basic resistive exercises and fundamental motor skill patterns. An exercise analysis paper is required. Prerequisites: BIOL 231, 232, and 233, or consent of instructor. |
Erin Long |
| EXS 322 61851 |
Closed (5/2/07) |
Biomechanics (3) | Erin Long |
| EXS 440 61852 |
Closed (5/2/07) |
Motor Development, Control and Learning (3) | Erin Long |
| FSA 311 62061 |
Closed (6/28/07) |
Principles of Fire Protection Management (3) | Staff |
FSA 317 CRN-TBA |
New
Course! (6/22/07) |
Fiscal Management in Fire Protection (3) This course describes and identifies relationship between agency policy, mission, goals and objectives and the budget; reasons and relative advantages for adopting certain budget types; funding sources; budget procedures; and computer applications required for fire service financial management. Prerequisites: Students must be professional firefighters, fire-related emergency services professionals, or junior- and senior-level degree seeking FSA students. Contact Tom Hofheinz, FSA Degree Program Director, for information (thofhein@eou.edu). Dates/Times: Mon - Fri. Jan. 14 - 18; Times TBA Location: WOU - Monmouth, Rm. TBA |
Staff |
GEOG 310 62177 |
New
Course! (6/1/07) |
Cultural Landscape of the Middle East (3) Historic overview of the cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean, including Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Cyprus and Egypt. Dates/Times: Sat., Jan. 12 & Sun. Jan. 13; 9 AM - 5 PM Location: EOU - Portland, OIT Metro Center, Rm. TBA |
Martha Henderson |
HIST 112 62241 |
Closed (10/08/07) |
World History to 1500 (5) (SSC) (HB) | Matthew Wells |
HIST 320 62256 |
New
Course! (10/9/07) |
The Celts (3) This course will explore the rich history of the Celts from their early beginnings to the present day. Special emphasis will be given to Celtic geography, language, art, literature, mythology, and religion. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: trace the lineage of the Celts from their Indo-European roots to their geographical settlements; identify the unique features of Celtic culture and compare/contrast them with their neighbors; and appreciate the artistic expression and literary genius of the Celtic peoples; understand the folklore, mythology, and religious beliefs that shaped the Celtic worldview. Note: This course meets theNon-American History requirement. Prerequisites: None, but other History/Humanities courses are strongly encouraged. |
Jeffrey Wetherill |
| HIST 327 61956 |
Closed (8/21/07) |
Medieval Ireland: Land of Saints and Scholars (5) | Jeffrey Wetherill |
| HIST 338 61838 |
Closed (8/21/07) |
Comparing Frontier Cultures (5) | Paula Humfrey |
| HIST 340 61835 |
Closed (8/21/07) |
History of Women and the Family in the Pre-Industrial Era (5) (AEH) (S) (AH) | Paula Humfrey |
HIST 466 62160 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
History of the American West (5) This course is designed to provide the student with a broad overview of the historical events and causal relationships in the modern American West. For the purposes of this class, the region shall include the seventeen western states which lie west of a border running roughly from North Dakota to Texas. The course will include as a theme the obvious problems of defining specific boundaries. The goal of the course is to acquaint students with major events of the region (and their chronology) and stimulate creative and critical thought about the history of the American West. Note: This course meets the American History requirement. |
Bob Irvine |
HUM 390 62161 |
Closed (6/20/07) |
Transcultural Literature (3) (H) (AH) | Callie Palmer |
MATH 239 62239 |
New
Course! (8/15/07) |
Survey of Calculus I (2) (SMI) This course is the first of a two part course sequence to be offered. The two course sequence will be equivalent in credit and content to MATH 241, Survey of Calculus. Topics cover an introductory look at the calculus of a small family of functions, primarily those encountered in high school algebra. Both differentiation and integration will be discussed together with applications of each. This course, only when combined with MATH 240, will meet the math competency requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 111 or equivalent. |
John Thurber |
MATH 240 62240 |
New
Course! (8/15/07) |
Survey of Calculus II (2) (SMI) This course is the second of a two course sequence to be offered. The two course sequence will be equivalent in credit and content to MATH 241, Survey of Calculus. Topics cover an introductory look at the calculus of a small family of functions, primarily those encountered in high school algebra. Both differentiation and integration will be discussed together with applications of each. This course, only when combined with MATH 239, will meet the math competency requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 239 or equivalent. |
John Thurber |
MATH 241 61935 |
Closed (8/15/07) |
Survey of Calculus (4) (SMI) (L) (QR) |
John Thurber |
MM 352 62043 |
Closed (11/2/07) |
Intermediate Web Authoring (3) | Curt Whittaker |
NAT 401 CRN-TBA |
New
Course! (7/30/07) |
Research (1-5) Individual research project. Note: Contact instructor for further course details. |
Linda Jerofke |
NAT 405 CRN-TBA |
New
Course! (7/30/07) |
Reading & Conference (1-5) Individualized study. Note: Contact instructor for further course details. |
Linda Jerofke |
NAT 409 CRN-TBA |
New
Course! (7/30/07) |
Practicum (1-10) Supervised experience (while enrolled in college) designed to offer opportunity to explore career areas and learning situations through field placement that parallels one’s academic major. Note: Contact instructor for further course details. |
Linda Jerofke |
| PES 199 61895 |
Closed (10/31/07) |
Global Health (3) | Danny Mielke |
PES 366 61850 |
Change (7/18/07) |
Basketball Coaching and Officiating (3) A new instructor has been assigned to this course. | Isaac Williams |
PES 410 62156 |
New
Course! (5/10/07) |
Healthy Female Development in Adolescence (5) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the gender specific issues faced by adolescent girls in social, academic, psychological, and familial arenas. We will explore the normal developmental course typical of adolescent girls. This course will address healthy growth and coping in these years. | Elisa Doebler-Irvine |
PES 410 62155 |
New
Course! (5/10/07) |
Healthy Male Development in Adolescence (5) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the gender specific issues faced by adolescent boys in social, academic, psychological, and familial arenas. We will explore gender specific challenges and risks for boys during this phase of development. This course will also address factors that promote and protect healthy growth and coping in these years. | Elisa Doebler-Irvine |
PSY 202 61937 |
Change (5/14/07) |
General Psychology (4) (SSC) (S) (HB) This course is now designated as 4 credit hours. | DeAnna Timmermann |
PSY 222 62186 |
New
Course! (7/18/07) |
Writing In Psychology (3) (UWR) This course offers an introduction to writing in the academic discipline of psychology. The field of psychology emphasizes an empirical approach, and writing in psychology has particular conceptual approaches as well as specific formats and expected styles. Through examples and assignments, we will practice writing skills and examine the writing style appropriate for various types of papers in psychology. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PSY 201 and PSY 202 or consent of instructor. |
Marie Balaban |
PSY 223 62185 |
New
Course! (7/18/07) |
Introduction to Laboratory Methods in Psychology (2) Laboratory activities emphasizing the methods used in psychology research including experimental design, data collection, descriptive data analysis, basics of significance testing, graphing results, and interpreting findings. This course must be taken concurrently with PSY 222, Writing in Psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 201 required. PSY 202 is required but may be taken concurrently with permission of instructor. This course requires additional individual or group laboratory time in addition to scheduled class meetings. |
Marie Balaban |
PSY 242 62162 |
New
Course! (5/21/07) |
The Mind (5) (SMI) (N) (NW) This course introduces current topics in neuroscience and the biological basis of human behavior. Topics will include neuronal structure and function, human neuroanatomy, psychopharmacology, addiction, emotion, aging, violence, and aggression. |
Richard Ettinger |
PSY 311 62258 |
New
Course! (10/9/07) |
Principles of Development: Lifespan (5) (SSC) (S) (HB) This course covers principles of human development from birth through adulthood and aging. Consideration of developmental theories and of research on physical, intellectual, personality, and social development and their interactions within family, community, and cultural contexts. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 202 or consent of instructor. |
Marie Balaban |
PSY 321 62166 |
New
Course! (5/21/07) |
Stress and Disease (3) (SMI) (N) (NW) This course will focus on both historical and current research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology. Emphasis will include the relationship between psychological stress and disease in humans, the physiological and psychological assessment of stress, and conditioned immune response in animals. The course will attempt to fairly present our current understanding of the relationship between psychological stress and cancer, AIDS, and infectious diseases. Experimental design limitations which have made interpretations of this research often controversial will be discussed. |
Richard Ettinger |
PSY 327 62163 |
New
Course! (5/21/07) |
Statistics and Experimental Design (3) (SMI) (L) (QR) Principles of experimental design and associated data analysis techniques such as regression, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics; experience with statistical packages for computers; introduction to exploratory data analysis are covered. PSY 327 is equivalent to STAT 327. Only one of the two courses may be applied to the baccalaureate degree. Note: This course is cross-listed as STAT 327. Prerequisites: MATH 111 or equivalent |
Richard Ettinger |
PSY 342 62165 |
New
Course! (5/21/07) |
Principles of Neuroscience (5) Fundamentals of neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and functional neuroanatomy. Topics such as brain mechanisms of reward, learning, memory, motivation, and reproductive behaviors. Prerequisites: PSY 201 & 202 or consent of instructor. |
Richard Ettinger |
SCI 110 62202 |
New
Course! (7/23/07) |
Physical Geography II (5) (SMI) This is an introduction to the physical world with an emphasis on biography, geomorphology, pedology, oceans, and their interacting processes (continuation of GEOG 106). | Ralph Lewis |
SCI 310 62178 |
Cancelled (12/4/07) |
Where is the Body (2) |
Henrietta Laustsen |
| SCI 315 62158 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
The New Universe (2) (SMI) (N) (NW) This course will focus on new developments in telescope technology and imaging devices and capabilities in space that have allowed observations in the last two decades and revolutionized our view of the universe. Dates/Times: Fri., Feb. 1, 7 - 10 PM; Sat., Feb. 2, 9 AM - 5 PM Location: EOU - Portland, OIT Metro Center, Rm. TBA Student Limit: 30 |
Kendall Baxter |
| SPAN 310 61823 |
New
Course! (6/28/07) |
Basic Writing for the Bilingual: Spanish (4) This course is designed for bilingual students who have good oral skills in Spanish, but who need to develop their writing skills. It is also highly recommended for students who have finished 2nd year Spanish and who want to review grammar and improve their writing skills. The class combines a comprehensive practical review of Spanish grammar, writing essays on topics of general interest, and discussion on Blackboard. | Teresita Gutierrez-Becerril |
SPAN 310 62059 |
Change (5/30/07) |
Language and Culture II (4) This course has been assigned a new course number and course reference number. Please use SPAN 322 - 62175 to register for this course. | Barbara Schulz |
| SPAN 310 62213 |
New
Course! (8/6/07) |
Spanish for Health Professions (6) This course is devised for people who work in the health professions and want to learn how to communicate in Spanish with their Hispanic patients. This class is a ‘hybrid course’, which means that it has an on-line component, and an on-site component: throughout the term, students will be working with a textbook, an accompanying workbook as well as an internet site through which they do practice; towards the end of the term, the class will meet in Portland (Oregon) on a weekend in order to practice oral (speaking) and aural (listening) skills. The materials have several components: a) medical terminology in Spanish b) situational training (situations typically encountered by people who work in the health professions and c) grammar (basic grammar that is needed in order to function in a bilingual environment). The course will emphasize oral and aural proficiency (speaking and listening), but also reading skills and culture. Students will examine the environment of health care from a cross-cultural perspective. Prerequisites: Two terms of first-year Spanish. It is recommended that participants take introductory Spanish as an on-campus class, but two terms of Spanish through distance education are also acceptable. Dates/Times: Fri., Mar 14, 7 - 10 PM; Sat., Mar 15, 9 AM - 5 PM Location: EOU - Portland, OIT Metro Center, Rm. TBA Student Limit: 15 |
Barbara Schulz |
SPCH 320 62176 |
New
Course! (5/30/07) |
Speaking in the Modern Organization (3) (AEH) (L) (CO) Students develop those speaking skills shown to assist them most in daily on-the-job situations. To accomplish this, student learns to size up an audience, organize information using two proven rhetorical structures, and deliver a dynamic message both in small groups and one-on-one. Course intended for students with prior public speaking training or experience who seek skills beyond a basic level. Students must register three weeks prior to course because of pre-reading. Dates/Times: Fri., Feb. 8, 7 - 10 PM; Sat., Feb. 9, 9 AM - 5 PM Location: EOU - Portland, OIT Metro Center, Rm. TBA |
Chris Bonney |
SPCH 340 62193 |
New
Course! (7/3/07) |
Interviewing Strategies & Skills (3) (AEH) Students gain the theoretical foundation and practical skills to conduct and participate in effective interviews. | Chris Bonney |
SSCI 145 62159 |
New
Course! (5/2/07) |
Survival Skills for Distance Learners (2) This course will provide individuals participating in distance learning the opportunity to develop strategies which will assist them in becoming successful students. It will be taught as a Web-based course to encourage students to develop their online skills as they work through the course material. | Ellen Krieger |
SSCI 175 CRN-TBA |
New
Course! (7/25/07) |
Online Degree Planning Workshop (1) This course is designed to provide students with the tools and information needed to plan their individual distance learning programs. Student will learn to evaluate various ways to construct a degree plan, and to determine which option best suits their interests, goals, and background. This course is a requirement for participation in the Division of Distance Education’s distance learning degree programs. This course is open only to students who have (1) gone through an Orientation and (2) been admitted to Eastern Oregon University. Note: Newly admitted students only need to take one workshop, session one OR session two. Contact your adviser for further course details. |
Liz Burton & Chris Cronin |
STAT 327 62164 |
New
Course! |