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GC 712 - Introductory Algebra, Part I
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 712 until 08-SEP-09
Traditional lecture/discussion course with group work. Covers first half of content of a first course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Arithmetic review, real number operations, expressions, equations, inequalities, rectangular (x-y) graphs.
GC 713 - Introductory Algebra, Part II
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 713 until 08-SEP-09
Traditional lecture/discussion course with group work. Covers second half of content of a first course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Graphing review, linear systems, word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring.
GC 721 - Introductory Algebra
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 721 until 08-SEP-09
Traditional lecture/discussion course with group work. Covers content of a first course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Real number operations, expressions, equations, inequalities, rectangular (x-y) graphs, linear systems, word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring.
GC 722 - Introductory Algebra (Computer)
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was CI 822 until 21-JAN-20, was PSTL 722 until 06-SEP-16
Students learn via multimedia software. Instructor helps students individually during class. No lectures. Covers content of a first course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Real numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities, rectangular graphs, systems, word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring.
GC 731 - Intermediate Algebra
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 731 until 08-SEP-09, CI 832 (inactive, ending 20-JAN-15, starting 03-SEP-02, was PSTL 732 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 732 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 731 (inactive, was GC 731 until 05-SEP-06)
Traditional lecture/discussion course. Covers content of a second course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Rational expressions, absolute value, roots, radicals, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, complex numbers.
GC 732 - Intermediate Algebra (Computer)
(0 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 4 academic progress units; 4 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was CI 832 until 13-MAY-24, was PSTL 732 until 06-SEP-16
Students learn via multimedia software. Instructor helps students individually during class. No lectures. Covers content of a second course in algebra at level of difficulty geared for students at a research university. Rational expressions, absolute value, roots, radicals, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, complex numbers.
GC 1041 - Developing College Reading
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1041 until 08-SEP-09
Comprehension/study strategies for reading college-level textbooks. Previewing a textbook for content/organization. Underlining and making margin notes. Outlining, anticipating test questions, and interpreting technical vocabulary. Paired with a designated content course.
GC 1042 - Reading in the Content Area
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1042 until 23-MAY-11
Reading skills/strategies for a content area. Previewing/predicting content/organization. Note taking, outlining, anticipating test questions, and interpreting technical/sub-technical vocabulary. Paired with designated content course.
GC 1051 - Introduction to College Writing: Workshop
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was EDHD 1051 until 15-MAY-23, was PSTL 1051 until 06-SEP-16, EDHD 1051 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was PSTL 1051 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1051 until 05-SEP-06)
Language editing strategies. Review of linguistic features of standard written English. Style/language in writing. Small-group activities. In-group or individual conferences.
GC 1076 - Orientation to Self and Career
(2 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1076 until 07-SEP-10
How to organize what one knows about oneself to explore career paths and find a place in world of work. Experiential exercises, discussion. Self reflection/analysis through writing. Papers, oral presentation, final portfolio.
GC 1081 - Academic Development Seminar: Supplemental Instruction in Social Sciences
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 2 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1081 until 06-SEP-16
Methods of study in social science courses. Note taking, exam preparation, and time management. Specific writing tasks, critical thinking, research methods, essay/presentation styles associated with disciplinary content.
GC 1082 - Academic Development Seminar: Supplemental Instruction in the Sciences
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1082 until 06-SEP-16
Methods of study in science courses. Note taking, exam preparation, time management. Specific problem solving techniques, augmented problem sets, writing tasks, presentation styles associated with disciplinary content.
GC 1083 - Academic Development Seminar: Supplemental Instruction in the Humanities
(1 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1083 until 04-SEP-12
Methods of study in humanities courses. Note taking, exam preparation, time management. Specific writing tasks, critical thinking skills, research methods, essay/presentation styles associated with disciplinary content.
GC 1084 - Academic Development Seminar: Supplemental Instruction in Mathematics
(1 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1084 until 04-SEP-12
Methods of study in mathematics courses. Note taking, exam preparation, time management. Necessary math background, specific problem-solving techniques, application of mathematical concepts associated with disciplinary content.
GC 1085 - Academic Development Seminar: Supplemental Instruction in Composition
(1 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1085 until 23-MAY-11
Methods of study in composition courses. Note taking, exam preparation, time management. Specific writing tasks, research methods, essay/presentation styles associated with disciplinary content.
GC 1086 - The First-Year Experience
(2 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1086 until 02-SEP-14
Awareness of roles, identity, needs, and interactions with diverse groups. Expectations, resources, and challenges associated with transition into college. Speakers, journals/portfolios, technology, reading/writing assignments, classroom exercises/experiences.
GC 1112 - Ecological Evaluation of Environmental Problems [BIOL SCI/L ENVT]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1512 until 06-SEP-16, was PSTL 1112 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1112W until 06-SEP-05
Relating ecological concepts (energy flow, material cycling) to causes/effects of environmental problems (world hunger, toxic waste, global warming, acid rain). Methods of evaluating cultural practices' impact on the environment. Critical evaluation of potential interventions.
GC 1131 - Principles of Biological Science [BIOL SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1131 until 23-MAY-16, was GC 1131W until 03-SEP-02
Biodiversity/classification, genetics, evolution, ecology, life cycles/reproduction, cell theory, chemical bases for life from a "how-we-know" perspective, relevancy to modern life. Inquiry-based, collaborative lab.
GC 1133 - Nature Study [BIOL SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1133 until 23-MAY-11
Natural history. Several Twin Cities habitats are surveyed/characterized. Students spend time in the field, measuring soil/climate conditions and identifying plants/animals found in each habitat. Students collect specimens and make a scientific plant collection.
GC 1135 - Human Anatomy and Physiology [BIOL SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1135 until 23-MAY-16
In lecture section, students take notes, see multi-media presentations, and do group work. Lab section focuses on organ dissections (e.g., eye, heart) and physioloogy activities. Meets in a computer lab where students work in groups on quizzes and other assignments.
GC 1163 - Physical Systems: Principles and Practices [PHYS SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1563 until 06-SEP-16, was PSTL 1163 until 06-SEP-16
Fundamental physical principles governing properties of matter, electric circuits, and light/color. Applications to real-world systems. Integrated lecture/lab.
GC 1166 - Principles of Chemistry
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1166 until 07-SEP-10
Problem-solving. Classification of matter, elements, atomic/molecular structure, compounds, mole calculations, chemical bonding, empirical formulas, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, bond energy, ethalpy, gases/gas laws, solution concentrations, acids, bases, qualitative equilibrium.
GC 1171 - Physical Geology [ENVT PHYS SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1171 until 23-MAY-16
Development of common land features (valleys, mountains, rivers, lakes) and processes responsible for their origin/change. Types of surface materials. Movements inside Earth and their effects on its surface. Lecture, lab: mineral/rock analysis, topographic map reading, landform identification, landscape interpretation.
GC 1172 - Historical Geology [PHYS SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1172 until 08-SEP-09
Development of earth's physical/chemical features through time, with changing patterns of life as a response. Problem-solving, logical deductions from facts stressed. Lecture, lab: identification/interpretation of rocks, fossils, geologic maps, ancient environments, and geographies.
GC 1173 - Geology of the National Parks [ENVT PHYS SCI/L]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1173 until 08-SEP-09
Processes that produced scenic/geologic features of North America's national parks/monuments, using a regional approach. Role of national park system in modern society. Basic geology introduced as needed. Map analyses emphasized. Lecture, lab.
GC 1204 - International Perspectives in the Social Sciences [SSCI IP]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1204 until 06-SEP-16
Multidisciplinary exploration of world problems. Basic perspectives of four social sciences (anthropology, geography, political science, and economics) as applied to specific global problems such as terrorism, environmental degradation, and trade.
GC 1211 - People and Problems [SSCI CD]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1211 until 06-SEP-16
Social problems that arise in a diverse society. Sociology as source of concepts/theories used to analyze problems such as unemployment, social inequality, violence, and environmental crisis. Fifteen hours in community involvement/service.
GC 1231 - Perspectives in American History [HP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1231 until 06-SEP-16, was GC 1231W until 06-SEP-05
One-semester survey of American history. Focuses on major issues from a variety of perspectives. Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in America, from pre-contact Indian civilizations and foundations of American society, through formation of the United States and crisis of Civil War, to maturation of American political system and exercise of world leadership in 20th century.
GC 1233 - U.S. Government and Politics [SSCI C/PE]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1233 until 16-JAN-07
Structure and process. How government institutions address demands made on them. History/foundations of government structure. Institutions of power. Links between people and government. Government and social welfare. Economic, military, and foreign policies.
GC 1235W - Law in Society [WI SSCI C/PE]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1235W until 04-SEP-12, was GC 1235 until 05-SEP-00
How social science concepts/research affect legal responses to social conflict. History/philosophy of American law. Interaction of social/legal institutions. Effect of beliefs/social conditions on laws addressing family, criminal, employment, and environmental controversies.
GC 1251 - World History: Since 1500 [HP IP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1251 until 06-SEP-16
Political, economic, social, diplomatic, and intellectual aspects of major world cultures. Awareness of growing interdependence of peoples. International perspective on events that affect students? lives. Classroom simulations, lecture, discussion.
GC 1280 - Psychology of Personal Development [SSCI]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1280 until 23-MAY-11
Using psychological research/theory for effective living. Establishing positive relationships, managing stress, maintaining physical/mental health, leadership, gender roles, and work roles. Development of appropriate study strategies for social science courses. Readings, writing assignments, discussion.
GC 1281 - General Psychology [SSCI]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1281 until 23-MAY-16, PSY 1001H, PSY 1001 (starting 07-SEP-99), PSTL 1289 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1281 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was GC 1281 until 05-SEP-06)
Individual instruction and computer technology are used to survey major psychological theories, concepts, and methods.
GC 1285W - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology [WI SSCI IP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1285W until 08-SEP-09, was GC 1285 until 16-JAN-01
Ways our lives are conditioned by culture. Fundamental anthropological concepts, theories, methods. Study of anthropological materials, collaborative social research, cross-cultural comparison. Recognizing cultural realities. Ways of life of other cultures.
GC 1311 - Art: General Art [OH IP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1311 until 07-SEP-10, PSTL 1311 (inactive, was GC 1311 until 05-SEP-06)
Visual/performing arts produced in diverse American/international cultures. Slides, videos, galleries, performances, and music show how/why art is created. Students discuss various artworks, formulate/evaluate ideas/attitudes about art.
GC 1312 - Identity, Community, and Culture in the Performing Arts [OH CD]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1312 until 23-MAY-16
How performing arts from around the world deal with themes of identity, community, and culture. Students practice at least one of the arts in interactive workshops. Films, music, and lectures complement the workshops. Assignments include creative writing, quizzes, performance.
GC 1350W - Political Power and Social Change [WI OH C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1350W until 16-JAN-07
Political power and agency as illustrated by individual/collective action. Draws upon traditional texts and strategies of social/political movements. Questions about political authority, role of state, conceptions of justice/equality, and rights/responsibilities of citizenship.
GC 1364 - Literature of the American Immigrant Experience [LIT CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1364 until 04-SEP-12
Literature by/about immigrants. Historical/contemporary American immigrant experiences (conditions leading to emigration, adjustments to and impact on the United States, inter-generational conflict). Readings include novels, poetry, expository prose, biographies, and oral histories.
GC 1365W - Literatures of the United States [LIT WI CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1365W until 23-MAY-16, was GC 1365 until 05-SEP-00
Stories, poetry, essays, and drama by diverse U.S. writers (mid-19th century to present) depicting conflicts/challenges of life in various stratas of American culture. Addresses multicultural aspect of the "American story."
GC 1366W - Images of Women in Literature [WI LIT CD]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1366 until 06-SEP-16, was PSTL 1366W until 02-SEP-08, was GC 1366 until 06-SEP-05
Diversity of 20th-century American women writers. Focuses on feminist re-interpretations of the literary canon. Portrayals of women across various identities based on race, class, sexuality, age, and religion. Readings include novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and plays.
GC 1367W - Contemporary Literature: International Perspectives [LIT WI IP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1367W until 23-MAY-16, was GC 1367 until 05-SEP-00
Comparative readings in fiction, poetry, drama, and autobiography from contemporary writing not originating in the United States. Extensive formal/informal written assignments. Lecture, discussion.
GC 1371 - Reading Short Stories [LIT CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1371 until 23-MAY-16
Current short story format from diverse communities within North America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Emphasizes written literature inspired by oral "storytelling," storytelling as "theatre," and storytelling as communal endeavor.
GC 1374W - The Movies [WI OH]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1374W until 08-SEP-09, was GC 1374 until 05-SEP-00
Aesthetics of feature-length films. Work of selected contemporary directors. Fundamentals of film study: mise-en-sc[gr]ene, editing, sound, photography, movement, screenplay, acting, and directing. Students write about films viewed in class.
GC 1421 - Writing Laboratory: Basic Writing
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1421 until 08-SEP-09
Develop academic reading, writing, and research skills. Students write in response to a variety of assignments, receive extensive one-on-one assistance, and work on computers. Clear/effective expression emphasized through writing/revision.
GC 1422 - Writing Laboratory: Communicating in Society
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1422 until 08-SEP-09, ENGC 1012H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1812 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1011H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1811 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1016 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1424 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1424 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1014H (inactive, ending 03-SEP-02, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1814 until 05-SEP-00), WRIT 1301H, WRIT 1301, ENGC 1014 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 3101W (ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-01, was WRIT 3101 until 19-JAN-10, was WRIT 1101 until 08-SEP-09, was RHET 1101 until 21-MAY-07), ENGC 1012 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1813 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1423 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1423 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1015 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 1011 (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1011 until 21-MAY-07), WRIT 1401 (starting 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1422 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 05-SEP-00, was GC 1422 until 05-SEP-06)
Conventions/skills of academic writing, reading, and research. How people communicate in society, perceive events/ideas, and think/write about them. Extensive use of computers as tools for writing/research.
GC 1423 - Writing Laboratory: Community Service Writing [C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1423 until 08-SEP-09, ENGC 1012H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1812 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1011H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1811 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1016 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1424 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1424 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1014H (inactive, ending 03-SEP-02, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1814 until 05-SEP-00), WRIT 1301H, WRIT 1301, ENGC 1014 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 3101W (ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-01, was WRIT 3101 until 19-JAN-10, was WRIT 1101 until 08-SEP-09, was RHET 1101 until 21-MAY-07), ENGC 1012 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1813 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1423 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1423 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1015 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 1011 (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1011 until 21-MAY-07), WRIT 1401 (starting 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1422 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 05-SEP-00, was GC 1422 until 05-SEP-06)
Writing description, research, and analysis based on work in community setting, and on readings/analysis. Students work three hours weekly at off-campus site for approximately seven weeks. Extensive research and writing practice. Requires use of microcomputer.
GC 1424 - Writing Laboratory: Communicating in a Diverse Society [CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1424 until 16-JAN-07, ENGC 1012H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1812 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1011H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1811 until 05-SEP-00), ENGC 1016 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1424 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1424 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1014H (inactive, ending 03-SEP-02, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1814 until 05-SEP-00), WRIT 1301H, WRIT 1301, ENGC 1014 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 3101W (ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-01, was WRIT 3101 until 19-JAN-10, was WRIT 1101 until 08-SEP-09, was RHET 1101 until 21-MAY-07), ENGC 1012 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), ENGC 1013H (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, starting 21-MAY-01, was ENGC 1813 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1423 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 22-JAN-02, was GC 1423 until 05-SEP-06), ENGC 1015 (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 21-MAY-01), WRIT 1011 (inactive, ending 06-SEP-05, was ENGC 1011 until 21-MAY-07), WRIT 1401 (starting 21-MAY-07), PSTL 1422 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 05-SEP-00, was GC 1422 until 05-SEP-06)
Proficiency in academic writing, reading, research. Multicultural, thematic content. Extensive experience with computers as tools for writing/research.
GC 1454 - Statistics [MATH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1004 until 23-MAY-16
Problem solving and decision making through collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Organization/presentation of data, summary statistics, sampling, probability, distributions, estimation, correlation, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, chi-square. Uses groups and computers.
GC 1456 - Functions and Problems of Logic [MATH]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1005 until 23-MAY-11, PSTL 5050 (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1005 (inactive, ending 03-SEP-02, was GC 1456 until 05-SEP-06)
Formal (symbolic) techniques (e.g., Venn diagrams, truth tables, formal proofs) for evaluating validity of arguments. Translating English statements into symbolic system. Structures/complexity of valid reasoning.
GC 1461 - Oral Communication in the Public Sphere [C/PE]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1461 until 23-MAY-16, COMM 1101H (starting 18-JAN-00, was SPCH 1101H until 03-SEP-02), PSTL 1461 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was GC 1461 until 05-SEP-06), COMM 1101 (starting 07-SEP-99, was SPCH 1101 until 03-SEP-02), WRIT 1223 (inactive, ending 20-JAN-04, starting 07-SEP-99, was RHET 1223 until 21-MAY-07)
Communication, ethics, and citizenship in interpersonal, group, and public contexts. Communication theory/experience in diverse verbal/nonverbal communication patterns/strategies. Individual/group activities, public presentations.
GC 1464 - Group Process and Discussion in a Multicultural Society [CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1464 until 08-SEP-09
Nature of groups, how they form/function, what purpose they serve in U.S. society, and how leadership and other role behaviors emerge from their structure. Multicultural approaches to conflict management, diverse verbal/nonverbal communication patterns/strategies.
GC 1481 - Creativity Art Laboratory: Experiences in the Media [OH]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1481 until 04-SEP-12
Discussing, reading, and writing about art. Creating art that reflects personal/cultural identity. Multicultural art works explored through slides/videos. How to analyze, interpret, and evaluate artwork.
GC 1485 - Creativity: Photography
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1485 until 02-SEP-14
Conceptual, technical, and historical aspects of photography as art. Hands-on experience with camera control, film development, enlarging, and printing in black-and-white. Individual/group critiques of student portfolios. Lab.
GC 1511 - Introduction to Business and Society [SSCI]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1511 until 02-SEP-14
Role of business in economic/social life of the United States. Symbiotic relationship between business activity and broader aspects of society. Environmentalism, consumerism, cultural diversity, economic systems, ethics, management, marketing, accounting/finance, legal issues.
GC 1513 - Small Business Fundamentals With E-Business Applications
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1513 until 07-SEP-10
Starting up, purchasing, owning, and operating a small business. Traditional research/developmental methods for growing a business, technology associated with the Internet. Moving toward one or more e-commerce applications in researching, starting, and operating a business.
GC 1534 - Practical Law
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1534 until 16-JAN-07
American legal process. Everyday legal matters. Courts, crimes, personal injury, contracts, consumer transactions, property ownership/insurance, debtor-creditor relations, banking, bankruptcy, international law.
GC 1540 - Accounting Fundamentals I
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1540 until 08-SEP-09
Hands-on course with a small-business orientation. Making accounting entries from business transactions in journals. Posting to ledger accounts. Completing accounting cycle. Preparing/interpreting financial statements.
GC 1571 - Computer Literacy and Problem Solving
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CI 1871 until 06-SEP-16, was PSTL 1571 until 06-SEP-16
Concepts/competencies in computer technologies most often used in the social sciences and in business to help solve problems. Using advanced word processing techniques to create complex written documents such as reports. Using an electronic spreadsheet to analyze data and present it graphically. Using a database management program to store, organize, and query data. Using presentation software to communicate ideas/findings in multimedia format to larger groups.
GC 1816 - African-American Literature [LIT CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1816 until 08-SEP-09
Short stories, novels, poetry, and drama by African American writers evaluated in context of internationalization. Interconnection between literature of African Americans in the United States and other international writers of African descent.
GC 1836 - Asian-American Literature [LIT CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1836 until 08-SEP-09
Historical/contemporary prose, poetry, and drama analyzed to assess writers' interpretations of their identity. Issues of generational conflict/peer pressure.
GC 1851 - Multicultural Relations [CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1851 until 08-SEP-09
Nature of historical/contemporary multicultural relationships within American society. Intercultural, interethnic, interracial, and cross-gender relationships from historical/contemporary perspectives. Tools to think about complex issues.
GC 1901 - Freshman Seminar: Environmental Issues [ENVT] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1901 until 02-SEP-14, PSTL 1904 (inactive, was GC 1904 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1905 (inactive, was GC 1905 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1903 (inactive, was GC 1903 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1902 (inactive, was GC 1902 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1901 (inactive, was GC 1901 until 05-SEP-06)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about environmental issues. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1902 - Freshman Seminar: Cultural Diversity [CD] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1902 until 02-SEP-14, PSTL 1904 (inactive, was GC 1904 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1905 (inactive, was GC 1905 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1903 (inactive, was GC 1903 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1902 (inactive, was GC 1902 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1901 (inactive, was GC 1901 until 05-SEP-06)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about cultural diversity. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1903 - Freshman Seminar: Citizenship and Public Ethics [C/PE] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1903 until 02-SEP-14, PSTL 1904 (inactive, was GC 1904 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1905 (inactive, was GC 1905 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1903 (inactive, was GC 1903 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1902 (inactive, was GC 1902 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1901 (inactive, was GC 1901 until 05-SEP-06)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about citizenship/public ethics. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1904 - Freshman Seminar: International Perspectives [IP] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1904 until 02-SEP-14, PSTL 1904 (inactive, was GC 1904 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1905 (inactive, was GC 1905 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1903 (inactive, was GC 1903 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1902 (inactive, was GC 1902 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1901 (inactive, was GC 1901 until 05-SEP-06)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about international perspectives. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1905 - Freshman Seminar (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1905 until 02-SEP-14, PSTL 1904 (inactive, was GC 1904 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1905 (inactive, was GC 1905 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1903 (inactive, was GC 1903 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1902 (inactive, was GC 1902 until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1901 (inactive, was GC 1901 until 05-SEP-06)
Reading, discussion, writing, and critical analysis. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1906W - Freshman Seminar: Environmental Issues [ENVT WI] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1906W until 20-JAN-15, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00, PSTL 1906W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1909W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1910W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1910W until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1907W (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-07, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1908W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about environmental issues. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1907W - Freshman Seminar: Cultural Diversity [WI CD] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1907W until 23-MAY-16, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00, PSTL 1906W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1909W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1910W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1910W until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1907W (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-07, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1908W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about cultural diversity. Intensive, small group setting.
GC 1908W - Freshman Seminar: Citizenship and Public Ethics [WI C/PE] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1908W until 23-MAY-16, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00, PSTL 1906W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1909W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1910W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1910W until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1907W (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-07, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1908W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about citizenship and public ethics. Intensive, small group setting.
GC 1909W - Freshman Seminar: International Perspectives [WI IP] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1909W until 20-JAN-15, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00, PSTL 1906W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1909W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1910W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1910W until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1907W (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-07, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1908W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00)
Reading, discussion, critical analysis, and writing about international perspectives. Intensive, small group setting.
GC 1910W - Freshman Seminar [WI] (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1910W until 20-JAN-15, PSTL 1906W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1906 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1909W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1909 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1910W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1910W until 05-SEP-06), PSTL 1907W (inactive, ending 21-MAY-07, starting 16-JAN-07, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1907 until 05-SEP-00), PSTL 1908W (inactive, ending 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908W until 05-SEP-06, was GC 1908 until 05-SEP-00)
Reading, discussion, writing, critical analysis. Intensive, small-group setting.
GC 1990 - Special Topics (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1990 until 23-MAY-16
Topics related to instructor's areas of expertise.
GC 1993 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1993 until 23-MAY-16
Student-initiated project in consultation with faculty monitor. Student determines topic, sets goals, designs a course of study, and finds an appropriate faculty member to work with collaboratively.
GC 1996 - Internship
(1 cr [max 8]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 8 credits)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 1996 until 23-MAY-16
Skills, techniques, and research in disciplinary content associated with college teaching. Goals/functions of public/community agencies. Career goals. Internships supervised by faculty monitor and site supervisor.
GC 2271W - Stories and Storytellers [WI SSCI CD]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 2271W until 08-SEP-09
Uses concepts and research methods of cultural studies to explores the "stories" we use to comprehend society (narratives, images, sounds, designed objects) and the "storytellers" that create them (family, friends, ghosts); the media (TV, movies, music); politics; religion; architecture; fashion; and schools.
GC 2283W - Psychology of Human Development [WI SSCI]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 2283W until 04-SEP-12, was GC 2283 until 05-SEP-00
Biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial development of individuals over life span. Writing intensive. Computer assisted instruction, video, small group discussion.
GC 2357 - World Religious Beliefs [OH IP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 2357 until 16-JAN-07
Beliefs, rituals, attitudes of world's major living religions. Parallel "little traditions" in their historical, social, cultural settings. Intensive writing/reading.
GC 2375W - Film and Society [WI OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PSTL 2375W until 07-SEP-10, was GC 2375 until 05-SEP-00
Films as medium for social/cultural expression. Problems of individuals' values or identities in conflict with societal demands/constraints (racism, sexism, urban living, family living, aging, politics, education, sexual mores, adolescence). Social issues in contemporary documentary films.

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