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SCIE 2061 - General Biology: Cell/Molecular Laboratory
1 credits
General biology laboratory supporting SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2063 - General Biology: Cell/Molecular
3 credits
This class is part of a year long sequence which covers the major concepts in biology. It focuses on the scientific method, chemistry of living organisms, cellular morphology and physiology, DNA and gene expression, biotechnology, and genetics. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1203/1 Survey of Chemistry I or SCIE 1333/1 General Chemistry I.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2061 General Biology: Cell/Molecular Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2111 - General Botany Laboratory
1 credits
Botany laboratory supporting SCIE 2113 General Botany.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2113 General Botany except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2113 - General Botany
3 credits
An introduction to the identification of plants, structure, energy processes, reproduction, and ecological interrelationships.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1111 General Botany Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
1 credits
An anatomy and physiology laboratory supporting SCIE 2203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3 credits
Advanced study of the design and functions of the human body beginning with cell biology, tissue, and membrane functions and continuing with the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II, or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II, or for Exercise Science majors, one semester of general biology, cell/molecular biology (SCIE 2063/1, or equivalent) with a grade of C+ or higher.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
1 credits
An anatomy and physiology laboratory supporting SCIE 2213 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2213 Human Anatomy and Physiology II except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3 credits
Continues the advanced study of the systems of the human body including the special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, pulmonary/respiratory, digestive, renal/acid-base, and reproductive systems. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II, and SCIE 2203/1 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or instructor permission.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2230 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory
0 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2234 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Corequisite: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2234 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2234 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
4 credits
GIS is a computer-based software that uses geographic data to solve real-world problems. The software can be applied to various disciplines including real estate, marketing, church planting, education, medicine, social justice, and wildlife conservation. This course introduces students to the broad applications of GIS. Lectures will cover the concepts, principles, and applications of GIS and mapping. During labs, students will collect, enter, store, analyze and communicate geographic data in ArcGIS (a common GIS program). The final project requires students to analyze and communicate a real-world problem in their discipline using GIS.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2230 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2281 - Physics I Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2283 Physics I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2283 Physics I except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2283 - Physics I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Topics include motion, force, conservation laws, energy and work. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/RSAT MATH score of 510/ACT MATH score of 20 or higher, or two years of high school algebra with a grade of B- or higher in the second year, or MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra, or permission of instructor. If a student does not meet at least one of the above prerequisites, concurrent enrollment in MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra is required.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2281 Physics I Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2291 - Physics II Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2293 Physics II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2293 Physics II except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2293 - Physics II
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Topics include energy and work, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism, current, resistance and circuits. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 2283/1 Physics I or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2291 Physics II Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2401 - Environmental Science Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2403 Environmental Science.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2403 Environmental Science except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2403 - Environmental Science
3 credits
Study of the concepts of Stewardship as it relates to our environment. Understanding of ecological principles is attained as a foundation for the discussion of sustainability and servant hood. Personal and ethical behaviors are examined.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2401 Environmental Science laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2431 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2433 Organic Chemistry I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2433 Organic Chemistry I except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2433 - Organic Chemistry I
3 credits
Organic chemistry topics discussed include structure and bonding in organic compounds, naming organic compounds, identifying functional groups, stereochemistry, spectroscopy and its use in compound characterization, and mechanistic organic chemistry. (Fall semester) (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II, or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2431 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2441 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 2443 Organic Chemistry II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2443 Organic Chemistry II except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2443 - Organic Chemistry II
3 credits
Reactions in organic chemistry. Topics include substitution/elimination reactions, electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, redox transformations, Diels-Alder reactions, carbonyl chemistry, organometallic chemistry, diazo chemistry and the chemistry of amines. (Spring semester) (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 2433/1 Organic Chemistry I, or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2441 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 2613 - Diet and Nutrition
3 credits
Studies the biomedical applications and biochemistry of nutritional science. Diet and exercise principles with application to special needs such as encountered in disease prevention and rehabilitation are emphasized.
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II or instructor permission.
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SCIE 3021 - Zoology Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 3023 Zoology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3023 Zoology except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3023 - Zoology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course investigates the comparative biology and morphology of organisms in the kingdom Animalia. Student will explore the form and function of animal adaptations through the study of anatomical structures, physiological systems, natural history, and the scientific method.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2053 General Biology: Ecology/Diversity, SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular and SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II or SCIE 1213 Survey of Chemistry II.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3021 Zoology Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3100 - Microbiology Laboratory
0 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 3104 Microbiology
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3104 Microbiology except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3104 - Microbiology
4 credits
A study of microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoans, and parasitic worms. Focus primarily on their structure, physiology and how they interrelate with other organisms in beneficial and/or harmful ways. Study will be given to understanding how modern microbiologic techniques can be used to protect and benefit living things.
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 2433/1 Organic Chemistry I, or instructor permission.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3100 Microbiology Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3141 - Genetics Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 3143 Genetics.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3143 Genetics except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3143 - Genetics
3 credits
The study of the chemical basis for heredity and the resultant patterns are examined. Reproduction technologies, genetic engineering, biotechnology uses and implications of these technologies also are discussed.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular and SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3141 Genetics Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3163 - Northwest Ecology
3 credits
A course that studies the volcano geology and ecology of Mt. Saint Helens. Includes field trips to local sites and multi-day trip to Mt. Saint Helens. Fulfills laboratory science course. Requires extra fees to cover travel, food, lodging, and lab supplies.
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SCIE 3164 - Northwest Ecology w/ Laboratory
4 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A course that studies the volcanic geology and ecological recovery of Mt. Saint Helens. Includes field trips to local sites and a multi-day trip to Mt. Saint Helens. Fulfills laboratory science course. (Summer only) Requires extra fees to cover travel, food, lodging, and lab supplies.
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SCIE 3401 - Cell Biology Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 3403 Cell Biology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3403 Cell Biology except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3403 - Cell Biology
3 credits
A survey of cell structure and function with focus on individual cellular organelle, as well as the interaction of cells with the extracellular environment and with other cells. Material presented in context of experimental questions and answers to incorporate concept of scientific method and recent advances in cell biology research.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2053 General Biology: Ecology/Diversity, SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular and at least Junior standing as Biology (all tracks), Environmental Science (all tracks), or Exercise Science major.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3401 Cell Biology Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3463 - Molecular Physiology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Advanced study of the form and function of biological systems at the molecular level.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2053 General Biology: Ecology/Diversity, SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular and SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II.
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SCIE 3483 - Ecosystems and Ecophysiology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores the relationships between an organism’s physiology and ecology. Students will study a variety of ecosystems (e.g. deserts, intertidal zones, temperate forests) and the organisms found within while taking a deeper look at the physiological adaptations necessary to survive in each habitat.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2053 General Biology: Ecology/Diversity, SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular, and either SCIE 1213 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II.
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SCIE 3711 - Community Development and Environmental Sustainability Laboratory
1 credits
Laboratory supporting SCIE 3713 Community Development and Environmental Sustainability. This laboratory explores appropriate technology in agriculture, horticulture, water treatment, and energy and natural resource management.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 3713 Community Development and Environmental Sustainability except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 3713 - Community Development and Environmental Sustainability
3 credits
An introduction to the principles of sustainable development while examining ecologically sustainable communities in the context of environmental degradation, injustice, and impoverishment to peoples and cultures. Importance of effectively serving the poor through scientific technology lays a foundation for the application of ethics, and ecologically sound solutions.
Concurrent: SCIE 3711 Community Development and Environmental Sustainability Laboratory
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SCIE 4151 - Ecology Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 4153 Ecology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 4153 Ecology.
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SCIE 4153 - Ecology
3 credits
The study of relationships between organisms and their environment. Including environmental relationships between individual organisms to factors influencing the entire state of the planet.
Prerequisite: 16 credits of science and MATH 1313 Statistics.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 4151 Ecology Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 4223 - Bioethics
3 credits
The study of ethical questions surrounding health care and biological research. Specifically medical practice, biomedical research and ethics of health and well-being of local and global communities. (Same as PHIL 4223)
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SCIE 4421 - Biochemistry Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 4423 Biochemistry.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 4423 Biochemistry except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 4423 - Biochemistry
3 credits
Structure of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles in metabolism, including glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
Prerequisite: SCIE 2053 General Biology: Ecology/Diversity, SCIE 2063 General Biology: Cell/Molecular and SCIE 2443 Organic Chemistry II.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 4421 Biochemistry Laboratory except by instructor permission.
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SCIE 4661-3 - Undergraduate Science Teaching Assistant
1-3 credits
These courses involves a student assisting faculty in performing instructional tasks. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Junior standing and instructor permission
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SCIE 4671 - Undergraduate Science Lab Assistant
1 credits
These courses involve working in the lab to prepare for classes, research or upkeep of the lab. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Permission from Lab Supervisor and Department Chair
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SCIE 4672 - Undergraduate Science Lab Assistant
2 credits
These courses involve working in the lab to prepare for classes, research or upkeep of the lab. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Permission from Lab Supervisor and Department Chair
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SCIE 4673 - Undergraduate Science Lab Assistant
3 credits
These courses involve working in the lab to prepare for classes, research or upkeep of the lab. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Permission from Lab Supervisor and Department Chair
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SCIE 4713 - Secondary Science Methods & Lab Management
3 credits
Exploration of current methodology, research, curriculum trends, and classroom applications will be directed for middle, junior, and senior high school educators. The course will focus on methodologies pertinent to teach Science at the secondary level, including the integration of technology in instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
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SCIE 4782 - Science Capstone I
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The first semester Capstone course focuses on building skills in curriculum vitae writing, giving presentations, peer-led scientific article discussions, and reviewing scientific literature. The final project requires students to write a literature review which prepares them for the Science Capstone II course. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: Senior standing as Biology (all tracks) or Environmental Science (all tracks) major.
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SCIE 4791 - Science Capstone II
1 credits
The second semester Capstone course requires students to use the knowledge they have learned from Science Capstone I to write a Science Project Proposal and present it at Spring NU Science Colloquium. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 4782 Science Capstone I
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SCIE 4921 - Research Topics
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] These courses involve original research in the biological sciences under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the department. Completion requires a research proposal, scientific report and oral presentation of the results in a symposium, such as the Spring NU Science Colloquium or a national conference. No more than four credits may be taken in any semester and senior standing is required.
Prerequisite: Faculty member permission.
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SCIE 4922 - Research Topics
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] These courses involve original research in the biological sciences under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the department. Completion requires a research proposal, scientific report and oral presentation of the results in a symposium, such as the Spring NU Science Colloquium or a national conference. No more than four credits may be taken in any semester and senior standing is required.
Prerequisite: Faculty member permission.
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SCIE 4923 - Research Topics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] These courses involve original research in the biological sciences under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the department. Completion requires a research proposal, scientific report and oral presentation of the results in a symposium, such as the Spring NU Science Colloquium or a national conference. No more than four credits may be taken in any semester and senior standing is required.
Prerequisite: Faculty member permission.
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SCIE 4924 - Research Topics
4 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] These courses involve original research in the biological sciences under the supervision of a faculty member approved by the department. Completion requires a research proposal, scientific report and oral presentation of the results in a symposium, such as the Spring NU Science Colloquium or a national conference. No more than four credits may be taken in any semester and senior standing is required.
Prerequisite: Faculty member permission.
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SCIE 4941 - Science Internship and Certification
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This (paid or unpaid) internship offers the student practical experience in science-based occupations. Students will gain practical on-site work experience in which technical skills and abilities are applied. Sites are selected by students with the pre-approval of your advisor and the science department. Successful completion of Certifications such as Phlebotomy, Woofer, Medical Transcription, Wilderness Guide, Naturalist and Scuba may be counted as credits towards this class. Two credits are the maximum allowed. Students are required to formally present their experiences to the science department. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
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SCIE 4942 - Science Internship and Certification
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This (paid or unpaid) internship offers the student practical experience in science-based occupations. Students will gain practical on-site work experience in which technical skills and abilities are applied. Sites are selected by students with the pre-approval of your advisor and the science department. Successful completion of Certifications such as Phlebotomy, Woofer, Medical Transcription, Wilderness Guide, Naturalist and Scuba may be counted as credits towards this class. Two credits are the maximum allowed. Students are required to formally present their experiences to the science department. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
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THEO 462X - Contemporary Pentecostal Studies
Offered for Variable Credit credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A seminar course providing students with an opportunity to engage in supervised reading and research on Pentecostal topics. Readings (with associated research and writing requirements) on Pentecostal history, theology, and praxis are assigned. Conference attendance and subsequent assignments are included under the direction of the faculty when possible. Additional fees are required based upon the conference requirements, and are listed in the respective Semester Course Schedule. (Same as BIBL 462x)
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THEO 1093 - Foundations of Christian Faith
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A course that focuses on the central aspects of the Christian faith. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed as a clear and concise statement of the essentials of Christian faith in light of who God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This course will further unpack the meaning of this Trinitarian, gospel-centered early summary of the Christian faith and its implications as a foundation for a life of Christian discipleship in community.
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THEO 1093H - Honors: Foundations of Christian Faith
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement.] A course that focuses on the central aspects of the Christian faith. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed as a clear and concise statement of the essentials of Christian faith in light of who God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This course will further unpack the meaning of this Trinitarian, gospel-centered early summary of the Christian faith and its implications as a foundation for a life of Christian discipleship in community.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Program.
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THEO 2063 - Gospel and Culture
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A course that focuses on the central aspects of the Christian faith. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed as a clear and concise statement of the essentials of Christian faith in light of who God is: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This course will further unpack the meaning of this Trinitarian, gospel-centered early summary of the Christian faith and its implications as a foundation for a life of Christian discipleship in community.
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THEO 2323 - Jesus the Messiah
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course draws from both testaments of the Bible to examine the person, teaching, and mission of Jesus as promised Messiah who uniquely and decisively fulfills God’s purposes. It traces the nature and shape of Israel’s story to appreciate the significance of Jesus of Nazareth in his own time as well as the pivotal role of Jesus as Lord in early Christianity. It considers contemporary understandings about Jesus and the message of Good News in the contexts of popular culture and Christian experience. In these ways, the course illuminates Jesus as the central and defining character of the Christian faith.
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THEO 2413 - Developing a Biblical Worldview
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of philosophical worldviews and life narratives as a background for developing ones own worldview. This course explores the challenges involved in developing a theology and ethic accountable to the biblical witness but contextual in a given culture. Theological currents leading to postmodernity are explored through the lens provided by the questions and encounters that emerge from both western and nonwestern Christian perspectives.
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THEO 2503 - Pentecostal Spirituality
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines Pentecostal beliefs regarding the personal triune God and the gracious activities of the Holy Spirit at work historically, eschatologically, relationally, and missionally. The course will consider particular spiritually formative practices, including Spirit baptism, in light of these beliefs.
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THEO 3043 - Biblical Theology of Mission
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of the biblical foundations for the Christian mission. It begins with the Old Testament antecedents to the Christian mission and examines how they prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ and for the proclamation of the Christian gospel. (Same as BIBL 3043)
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith
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THEO 3193 - Theology of Compassion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Compassion for others, especially for those in need, is a fundamental tenet of biblical theology. Compassion for humankind was the motivation for Christ’s mission to earth, as He mentions at the inauguration of his ministry in Luke 4: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” This course reviews the biblical foundation for compassion and traces the Church’s theological interpretation and practical application of compassion throughout history.
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THEO 3213 - Systematic Theology I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a more advance examination of theological methodology, the doctrine of God, and the doctrine of humanity and creation.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith and THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality
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THEO 3223 - Systematic Theology II
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a more advance examination of three traditional areas of systematic theology: the person and work of Jesus Christ, the doctrine of the Church, and the doctrine of last things.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith and THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality; Recommended: THEO 3213 Systematic Theology I
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THEO 3403 - Christianity and Postmodern Thought
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An examination of the philosophical and theological background of postmodernism. Common traits of postmodern thought, theology, and church practice are compared to orthodox Christianity; both will be explored in light of biblical teaching. Includes a survey of current major authors and ideas in the emerging church movement as well as other postmodern theological issues.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith.
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THEO 3413 - Theology of Ministry Essentials
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course grounds the local church ceremonies and ordinances of infant dedication, water baptism, communion, weddings, and funerals in a biblical theology and guides the vocational minister in how to prepare for and conduct them. The course includes labs plus field trips to local churches and a mortuary.
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THEO 3433 - Theology of Worship
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides an overview of the significant theological issues related to the topic of Christian worship. Attention is directed to the major statements on worship and descriptions of worship practices found in both the OT and NT. The appropriation and elaboration of this biblical material by various traditions over the centuries is examined with a view to what can be learned to inform and enhance Pentecostal worship. (Same as BIBL 3433)
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THEO 4053 - Survey of Contemporary Theologies
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of the history and doctrines of theological groups in America started in 19th and 20th centuries. This course examines the basic theologies and histories of major denominations in the US. The sources of authority, methods, practices and beliefs of select groups which are active or influential today are compared with orthodox Christianity.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith
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THEO 4183 - Classics of Christian Devotion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A reading survey of great Christian classics through the centuries, the course will examine the writings of Christian practitioners whose works have had an enduring and profound effect upon the church and the world. Efforts will be made to expose students to a cross-section of Christian devotional thought from different genres and theological perspectives, be they of different church eras, sectarian movements, or ethnicities/regional orientations of the writers. The goal of the class will be to familiarize students with these writers and their works, and to personally appreciate, experience, and practice them in the spirit in which they were written. (Same as CHIS/RELG 4183)
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THEO 4203 - Ecclesiology and Eschatology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the doctrines of the church and of “last things.” The nature, life, and redemptive work of the people of God throughout history are considered in light of how prophetic calling and ultimate hope may shape the present existence of communities of faith.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith
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THEO 4653 - Theology Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Seminar classes are intended to guide the students into scholarly research and critical thinking. They will typically involve presentations by the lecturer and research by the students, issuing in the writing of a research paper and class presentation of this material to stimulate discussion by fellow students in a specialized field of knowledge. Therefore, the number of students in this seminar is limited to 16 students.
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THEO 4663 - Theology Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Seminar classes are intended to guide the students into scholarly research and critical thinking. They will typically involve presentations by the lecturer and research by the students, issuing in the writing of a research paper and class presentation of this material to stimulate discussion by fellow students in a specialized field of knowledge. Therefore, the number of students in this seminar is limited to 16 students.
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THEO 4673 - Theology Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Seminar classes are intended to guide the students into scholarly research and critical thinking. They will typically involve presentations by the lecturer and research by the students, issuing in the writing of a research paper and class presentation of this material to stimulate discussion by fellow students in a specialized field of knowledge. Therefore, the number of students in this seminar is limited to 16 students.
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THEO 4683 - Theology Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Seminar classes are intended to guide the students into scholarly research and critical thinking. They will typically involve presentations by the lecturer and research by the students, issuing in the writing of a research paper and class presentation of this material to stimulate discussion by fellow students in a specialized field of knowledge. Therefore, the number of students in this seminar is limited to 16 students.
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THEO 4693 - Theology Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Seminar classes are intended to guide the students into scholarly research and critical thinking. They will typically involve presentations by the lecturer and research by the students, issuing in the writing of a research paper and class presentation of this material to stimulate discussion by fellow students in a specialized field of knowledge. Therefore, the number of students in this seminar is limited to 16 students.
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THEO 4723 - The Church and Contemporary Christian Issues
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Exegesis and discussion of selected New Testament passages relevant to a variety of personal issues and contemporary life, including sexual ethics, gender roles, Christian parenting, divorce and remarriage, wealth and possessions, and the problems of evil, death, and dying.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith
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ARTE 2183 - Introduction to Design Thinking
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the basic concepts of Design Thinking. This course will provide a practical introduction to Design Thinking skills, along with opportunities for practicing those skills. (Same as UXDE 2183)
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UXDE 2143 - UX Design Methods
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Explores fundamental design concepts and methods for a variety of types of user interfaces, including software and hardware interaction, physical device interfaces, visual communication design, and industrial design. The overall design process will be explored, and design collaboration will be introduced. Students will have opportunities to explore contextual research, ideation, conceptual design, design variations, design iteratin, and design communication.
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UXDE 2183 - Introduction to Design Thinking
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the basic concepts of Design Thinking. This course will provide a practical introduction to Design Thinking skills, along with opportunities for practicing those skills. (Same as ARTE 2183)
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UXDE 2213 - Information Visualization
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The purpose of this course is to enable students to design, construct, and evaluate various techniques for data visualization with an emphasis on user-centered design and system development. By combining aspects of design thinking, computer graphics, HCI, and data science, the student will gain hands-on experience with creating visualizations, using exploratory tools, and architecting data narratives.
Prerequisite: ARTE 2183 Introduction to Design Thinking.
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UXDE 3043 - Advanced Visual Design
3 credits
This course utilizes design fundamentals in a deeper dive into creating assets and deliverables for online media/platforms. Student will learn intermediate level skills in digital design helpful in UX design and other creative and tech majors.
Prerequisite: ARTE 2513 Graphic Design and ARTE Introduction to Design Thinking.
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UXDE 3233 - Human Factors/Ergonomics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Through lectures and “hands-on” experiments, this course will challenge the student to explore objects and environments as sensory and psychological experiences that effect human comfort, efficiency, function and emotion. Emphasis will be put on empathizing with the user with particular attention to those individuals with special physical, cognitive or occupational needs. (Course fee required)
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UXDE 3253 - Discovering User Requirements for UX Design
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This practical, hands-on course will lay the groundwork for understanding of the needs of the user. It will provide an insight into the psychology of user behavior and lay the foundation for students who are pursuing careers designing, evaluating, or marketing products for people. It will also cover a set of research tools to discover user needs, and enhance the user experience by deriving design recommendations. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: UXDE 3233 Human Factors/Ergonomics.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: UXDE 2143 UX Design Methods, UXDE 2183 Introduction to Design Thinking
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UXDE 3313 - Designing the User Experience
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course covers the design and evaluation of the human-computer interface in interactive computer systems including desktop, laptop, mobile and audio-only devices. Among the topics covered are design specs and wire-frame models, prototype techniques, and design approaches such as menus, commands, use of voice control, etc. Students are expected to design interface mockups and evaluate them. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: UXDE 2213 Information Visualization or instructor permission, UXDE 2143 UX Design Methods, UXDE 2183 Introduction to Design Thinking
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UXDE 4353 - Advanced UX Design Lab
3 credits
Exploration of various approaches to designing user interfaces. Students learn advanced UX research and design methods and create high-fidelity models and prototypes. This course is platform-independent and encourages students to experiment with new and emerging technologies. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: UXDE 3313 Designing the User Experience
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UXDE 4373 - International User Experience and Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Covers theory, research, and approaches for creating digital media for international audiences. Topics include cultural schemata and contrastive rhetoric, content, and text types and corresponding translation and localization strategies, market relevance and adaptation, international user research and usability, international polices and geopolitics, and cross- cultural business management and team work. This class will include an international trip to help understand the cultural differences affect the design of user experiences. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: UXDE 3253 Discovering User Requirements for UX Design
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UXDE 4413 - UX Research Methods
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will teach students a set of quantitative tools to understand user needs and evaluate the user experience. Students will receive an overview of the different quantitative methods being used in industry and academia, such as eye-tracking, big social media data analysis, and physiological tests. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Reccommended: UXDE 2143 UX Design Methods, UXDE 2183 Introduction to Design Thinking
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UXDE 4443 - UX Design Internship
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will provide experience in working with outside companies on solving real-world UX problems.
Prerequisite: UXDE 4413 Usability Testing & Measuring UX
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UXDE 4453 - UX Design Capstone
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides an opportunity for a culminating UX project, highlighting the use of design, development and testing strategies. In addition, some percentage of this course will allow the students to demonstrate a tangible spiritual integration expression in their final project. (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: UXDE 3253 Discovering User Requirements for UX Design
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XXXX 2xx3H - Honors Topics in Social Science
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; General Education Writing option for all majors, including Science majors] In this course students examine and explore issues related to the course topic. Topics rotate depending on the expertise of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Program.
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UCOR 1053 - Life Calling
3 credits
As a Christian learning community, Northwest University seeks to encourage students to develop a strong sense of personal identity and vision, embarking on their collegiate journey (academic excellence). This course will explore such topics as: what it means to be created in the image of God and what it means to recognize and develop ones specific giftings and strengths (spiritual vitality). The ultimate purpose of the course is to help students come to a better understanding of Gods specific calling in their lives, informing their potential career choices (empowered engagement with human need).
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UNIV 1001 - Academic Success
1 credits
A course providing students with the self-awareness, academic skills, and individual direction to succeed within the educational environment of a college. This course is structured to offer students practical, proactive approaches to success within the classroom.
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UNIV 1003 - Foundations for College Success
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; Limited to Center for Online and Extended Education students only.] A course designed to assist adult learning in the transition to a successful college experience. Adult learners develop the self-awareness and academic skills needed to complete their college degree and become life-long learners.
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UNIV 1211 - Professional Readiness: Designing Your Life
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This is a one credit course that prepares students with marketable skills for the workplace. Content is focused on equipping students to be ready for the beginning of their professional life after graduation. Skills for the Career Readiness Initiative include: Purposefulness and Workplace Engagement.
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UNIV 1703 - Introduction to Online Learning
3 credits
This course is an introduction to learning in the online environment. Topics include the learning management system, library resources, and other support mechanisms within the program.
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UNIV 1791 - Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment
1 credits
Introduction to a conceptual analysis of prior learning and how to demonstrate in writing the theoretical and experiential knowledge gained outside the classroom. Course is required prior to submission of a portfolio for Prior Learning assessment. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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UNIV 1941 - Career Exploration Internship
1 credits
An opportunity for students to explore a career field or work experience related to an academic discipline through a hands-on, structured and supervised experience. This one credit course is repeatable in different fields for up to three credits. Student must register for the course and have their internship approved before beginning internship hours. This course does not meet internship requirements for a major. (Graded Pass/No Credit)
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UNIV 3561 - Student Development Training
1 credits
Peer counseling, relation building, leadership training, and administration of discipline and other areas of student development will be studied. Open only to Resident Assistants or with permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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UNIV 3571 - Student Leadership Seminar
1 credits
A seminar designed to train student leaders in leadership philosophy and skills related to student positions. Basic leadership skills are applied to specific tasks. Open to students who desire a University leadership position. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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YMIN 2313 - Foundations of Youth, Children, and Family Ministries
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introductory study of the essentials of ministry to young people from birth through late adolescence. This course explores ministry during these significant stages of growth and formation and the unique challenges and opportunities provided. Special attention will be given the place of family structures, as well as emerging cultural and societal trends. This course will help students to frame the relevant issues and develop a holistic and theologically-based approach to ministry to young people.
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