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PED 400 - Organization and Administration of Athletics 3 Credits
Students study the organization of athletics and athletic teams; administrative problems of athletics in relationship to individual, school, community, and state requirements; principles of officiating; the place of intramural and interscholastic athletics in the academic curriculum; and control and care of an athletic plant.
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PHL 225 - Ethics 3 Credits
Students explore contemporary moral problems and their relationship to applicable ethical concepts and theories, such as right and wrong, moral agency and responsibility, moral value, law and morality, and justification of ethical assertions.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 226 - Environmental Ethics 3 Credits
Students study ethical responsibility with regard to the natural world and gain practical experience by investigating the ethical dimensions of current environmental issues.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 229 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits
Students study the fundamental questions, issues, and methods of philosophy. Specific topics include seminal ideas from philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, theories of knowledge (epistemology), ultimate reality (metaphysics), and moral philosophy (ethics).
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 262 - Environmental Philosophy 4 Credits
In this course students survey main areas of environmental philosophy, including environmental ethics, European environmental philosophy, ecofeminism, political ecology, and environmental aesthetics. Students explore and develop their own philosophical attitudes toward the environment and environmental issues.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 266 - Environmental Aesthetics 4 Credits
Students explore how aesthetic values of nature inform environmental ethical decision making and how culture influences the way that individuals appreciate nature. Integral to the course is an examination of how underlying Western environmental aesthetic values compare to traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 270 - Philosophy of Science 4 Credits
This course focuses on the philosophical thought associated with scientific revolutions and the scientific method specifically. Through discussions and readings, students examine the successes of modern science as well as critiques of its methods and philosophical underpinnings.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 275 - Elementary Logic 3 Credits
What does an argument consist of? How does one tell a good argument from a bad one? In this course, we will learn to recongnize fallacies and avoid them. We will also learn to put arguments into formal symbolism for clarity and ease of analysis. Learn to back up your convictions and your environmental knowledge with the skills to argue for your position.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 282 - Contemporary Western Philosophy 3 Credits
A survey of the major ideas and currents in Western philosophy from the late 1800s through the 1900s. Areas will include analytic philosophy, existentialism, phenomenology, ordinary language philosophy, and neo-pragmatism.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 330 - Philosophy of Language 3 Credits
In this class students will explore the meaning of meaning from various philosophical perspectives. Topics include sense and nonsense, rules, mataphor, the role of context, and the alleged limits of language. We will take a theme-based rather than a chronological approach to the topic.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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PHL 360 - Concepts of Nature 3 Credits
An upper level seminar in which we explore conceptual frameworks surrounding the social construction of the concept of ‘Nature’. We will look at the tacit assumptions that inform our attitudes, decisions, and behaviors in relation to the natural world, and we will compare European, American, and Japanese models of understanding ‘Nature’.
Prerequisites: PHL 226 , PHL 262 , PHL 266 , or HIS 241
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Physics |
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PHY 100 - Physical Science 4 Credits
Students study the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. During the course, students acquire a broad understanding of concepts ranging from chemical reactions, electricity, and stellar evolution to plate tectonics, projectile motion, and future sources of energy. This course includes lab experience with each topic.
Connections Discipline: Natural Science
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PHY 104 - Introduction to Astronomy 4 Credits
Students investigate general astronomical topics, including the solar system, stars, galaxies, coordinates in space- time, prediction of the position of celestial bodies, constellation identification, and celestial navigation.
Connections Discipline: Natural Science
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PHY 110 - General Physics I 4 Credits
Students apply a calculus-based approach to the topics of kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, and rotation. In the laboratory portion of the course, students collect, analyze, and graph data.
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Connections Discipline: Natural Science
Corequisites: MTH 140
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PHY 111 - General Physics II 4 Credits
Students apply a calculus-based approach to the topics of fluid mechanics, oscillations and waves, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. The course requires a solid understanding of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. In the laboratory portion of the course, students collect, analyze and graph data.
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Connections Discipline: Natural Science
Prerequisites: PHY 110 and MTH 140
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PHY 211 - Introductory Modern Physics 3 Credits
Students survey the basic concepts of modern physics, including special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and elementary particles. Students in this course should have access to calculators capable of numerical integration.
Prerequisites: PHY 111 and MTH 141
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PHY 306 - Classical Mechanics 3 Credits
At an advanced level, students investigate the study of mechanics, including kinematics with non-constant acceleration, rotation of rigid bodies, motion in non-inertial reference frames, two-dimensional collisions, and Kepler’s laws of gravitation. The course requires a combination of advanced mathematics and an understanding of fundamental physics.
Prerequisites: PHY 111 and MTH 141
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PHY 330 - Thermodynamics 3 Credits
An advanced investigation of the laws of thermodynamics. Topics include gas laws, heat transfer, work, entropy, heat engines, the thermodynamic behavior of water and moist air.
Prerequisites: PHY 111 and MTH 141
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Psychology |
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PSY 110 - General Psychology 4 Credits
Students integrate the natural and social sciences in the study of human psychology. Topics include history, systems, and methods of psychology; neuroscience; cognition, language and consciousness; lifespan development; motivation and emotion; disorders and treatment; personality and social psychology. Special emphasis is placed on incorporating research from several areas in the analysis of specific topics such as aggression, health, and sexuality.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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PSY 130 - Evolutionary Psychology 4 Credits
Students explore questions about the human mind and behavior in the tradition of Charles Darwin’s comparative psychology work on the expression of emotions and William James’ insistence of a comparative psychology. In the course, evolutionary science is applied to all areas of psychology including sensation, gender, perception, ecopsychology, sexual/mating behaviors/strategies, learning, memory, social dynamics, consciousness, language, and personality.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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PSY 140 - The Psychology of Human Relations 4 Credits
This course provides an introduction to psychology, ecopsychology and sustainability. Because relationships define students’ roles and ways of being in the world, the course also focuses on how students are affected by an assortment of relationships – including the natural environment. Students develop an understanding of how to develop a sense of self, deal with stress, and relate to society and the diversity therein.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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PSY 203 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
This course examines physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development over the lifespan, addressing theories and research on development and its influences: what changes and what remains the same, how people differ in their development, and the nature of the stages we pass through.
Prerequisites: PSY 110
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PSY 225 - Experimental Psychology 3 Credits
Students apply the scientific method in psychology, including experience in preparing, performing, and reporting psychological experiments.
Prerequisites: PSY 110 and MTH 107 .
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PSY 231 - Ecopsychology 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of ecopsychology – its theory, practice, and relevance in a time of ecological crisis. Students study the ecopsychological issues surrounding relationships to self, others, and the rest of nature. Students also explore the role of ecopsychology in promoting a transition to an ecologically sustainable self and society through an examination of personal, economic, and societal challenges to this transition.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
Prerequisites: PSY 110
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PSY 233 - Social Psychology 3 Credits
Students explore the behavior and experience of the individual in a social and cultural context. Current theory and research are covered on core topics including: the self, aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction and love, attitudes, prejudice, conformity, and group dynamics. Coursework is focused on applying social psychological principles and practices to current issues related to the environment, health, politics, and the law. Students design and implement an independent research project.
Prerequisites: PSY 110
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PSY 234 - Theories of Personality 3 Credits
Students survey theory and research in the study of the individual and examine the complex concept of “personality.” The course focuses on a variety of definitions for the term “personality” and their associations with traits, strengths and limitations, motivations, and experiences. Students engage in introspection and analysis as they apply personality theories to better understand their own and others’ personalities.
Prerequisites: PSY 110
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PSY 272 - Human Ecology 4 Credits
Students study basic ecological principles and concepts related to health and psychology and explore humanity’s place in the environment. Specific topics include the interrelationships of geographic, aesthetic, political, economic, social, and psychological factors. (Recommended BIO 234 - Ecology and/or SOC 341 - Sociology of the Environment )
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PSY 330 - Leadership for Change 3 Credits
Drawing on psychological research at the level of the individual, group, and organization, the class focuses on leadership development and transformative practice as it applies to politics, business, social enterprise, and education. Topics include ethics, storytelling, charisma, systems thinking, crucible experiences, visionary leadership, creativity, and transformation.
Prerequisites: OED 221 or PSY 233
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PSY 346 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
Students study the history of abnormal psychology including classifications of deviant behavior, personality adjustment, assessment, and treatment modalities. In addition, students examine gender, social, and cross-cultural issues through critical analyses of what constitutes a psychological/psychiatric disorder.
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Prerequisites: PSY 110
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PSY 431 - Ecopsychology II: Applied 4 Credits
In this experiential course, students apply various ecopsychological techniques and participate in related activities. Both techniques and activities share the objective of precipitating closer and more intimate experiences of self, other, and the rest of nature. The implementation value and relevance of these techniques and activities is examined and critiqued from group, individual, gender, and cultural perspectives.
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Connections Discipline: Experiential
Prerequisites: PSY 231
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REL 219 - The Nature of Religious Experience 3 Credits
Students study the phenomena of religious experience, including mystical, contemplative and meditative expressions, and aesthetic and moral responses. Students read classic texts and biographies and observe a variety of worship experiences and religious expressions.
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Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 220 - Myth and Ritual 3 Credits
Students explore the ways myths shape the human search for meaning, study the narrative foundations of religions while recounting certain myths, and examine a variety of religious rituals as representations of myths in repeated, structured practices.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 229 - Idea of God 3 Credits
Students explore the major monotheistic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition, students critically examine major issues related to belief in God and the various ways to express those beliefs through the history, scriptures, and worship rituals of each religion.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 230 - Asian Religions and Philosophies 3 Credits
Students study the history, beliefs, and practices of the great religious traditions of Asia, focusing on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 231 - Buddhism 3 Credits
Students survey Buddhist history and philosophy, focusing on the development of Buddhist thought and practice in India, sectarian schools, and the rise of Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism, monasticism, ethics, and meditation.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 234 - Japanese Religious History 3 Credits
Students explore the fascinating religious history of Japan. Beginning with pre-historic Japan and the early Chinese records and continuing through to the present, students use indigenous and imported religious ideas as a lens to examine aesthetics, philosophy, environmentalism, and politics in Japanese society.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 235 - Daoism Seminar 4 Credits
In a seminar format, students conduct an in-depth study of philosophical and religious Daoism, both in its development in China and Asia, as well as its expressions in the contemporary West.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 257 - Death and Dying 3 Credits
This course surveys issues related to death and dying, including religious responses to mortality and the search for enduring meaning. Students also explore contemporary cultural responses to death and dying, including the phenomenon of grief and funeral practices. Study methods include field trips, film studies, and current literature.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 258 - Religion and Nature 3 Credits
Students explore the religious dimension of our attitudes and actions regarding nature, including the idea of nature as sacred, the place of humans in the natural world, and ways religious insights seek to guide us in addressing environmental problems today.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 270 - Religion and Human Rights 3 Credits
Students engage in an exploration of the meaning and relevance of human rights in the world today, assisted by the use of religious systems and case studies
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 273 - World Religions Foodways 4 Credits
Using food as an entry point, students investigate the connections between food and religion in world religious traditions, focusing especially on how food rituals relate to religious myths, magic, healing, ethics, and doctrines. Assignments require reading, writing, classroom participation, and completion of a library or field project defined by the student.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
Prerequisites: Growing Connections Enrollment
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REL 315 - Christian Thought 3 Credits
Students study the historical development of Christian thought focusing on core concepts and the defining debates and major theologians. Studies include the various ways Christians have articulated their understanding of God, the meaning of Jesus, the nature and destiny of life, and the sources and authority of Christian teachings.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 330 - Islam 3 Credits
Students study the origins and history of Islam and closely examine religious practices, philosophical and intellectual developments, and the social and cultural dimensions of this major world religion. Students also discuss the relationship of the religion to historical and contemporary conflicts.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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REL 331 - Zen Buddhism 3 Credits
In this advanced, undergraduate seminar, students participate in a close, critical study of Zen Buddhist philosophy. The approach is to examine selected Zen Buddhist works in English and to compare and contrast the Zen Buddhist philosophical perspective with certain selected Western religious philosophies.
Connections Discipline: Humanities
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SCD 110 - Introduction to Sustainable Community Development 4 Credits
This course provides a background and framework for sustainable community development based on a participatory model. Conceptual learning
complements the acquisition and practice of participatory community development skills and project planning through involvement in real-life group projects.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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SCD 142 - Renewable Electricity 2 Credits
This course provides an introduction to electrical concepts as applied to renewable energy systems. Students study voltage, current, resistance, power and energy as they apply to solar and wind energy systems. Students also gain hands-on experience wiring, testing, and measuring the electrical performance of photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind turbines.
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SCD 144 - Introduction to Photovoltaic (PV) Systems 3 Credits
Students study grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems. Topics include solar cells, modules and arrays, site surveys and assessment, batteries, charge controllers, inverters, system sizing, mechanical and electrical integration, utility interconnection, and system cost analysis.
Connections Discipline: Experiential
Prerequisites: SCD 142
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SCD 145 - Introduction to Wind Energy Systems 3 Credits
Students assess the global energy picture; analyze the causes of wind and wind flow properties; explore small, medium and large wind turbine designs; assess the environmental effects of wind turbines; perform business and site assessments for a wind turbine project, plan a wind turbine project, evaluate operation and maintenance of the turbine system, and future of wind energy.
Connections Discipline: Experiential
Prerequisites: SCD 142
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SCD 146 - Photovoltaic (PV) Installation and Maintenance 2 Credits
Students learn how to correctly and safely install and configure complete PV systems. Participants identify and interpret NEC codes that pertain to the installation. Component selection, system sizing, monitoring, and troubleshooting are emphasized.
Prerequisites: SCD 144
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SCD 147 - Wind Energy System Installation and Maintenance 3 Credits
In this hands-on course students learn how to correctly and safely install and configure a wind energy system consisting of a tower, wind turbine, electrical inverter and associated disconnects. Participants identify and interpret NEC codes that pertain to the installation. Component selection, system sizing, monitoring, and troubleshooting are emphasized.
Connections Discipline: Experiential
Prerequisites: SCD 145
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SCD 160 - Renewable Energy & Sustainable Design 4 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the science of renewable energy and green building design. Topics include an overview of the principles of energy production, an in-depth investigation of various forms of renewable energy and their associated environmental impacts, and design considerations for creating affordable, energy-efficient, environmentally-sound buildings.
Connections Discipline: Interdisciplinary
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SCD 215 - Collapse and Sustainability 3 Credits
Societal collapse refers to the rapid decrease in social complexity and human population. Societal sustainability deals with meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This course examines past and present examples of collapse and sustainability and explores future scenarios of contemporary societies and the world.
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SCD 220 - Sustainable Community Planning 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the community planning process. Topics covered include the components of long-and short-term plans for communities, how to optimize land use, how to deal with proposed facilities for a community, transportation systems in communities, urban and rural community design, among others.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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SCD 225 - Sustainable Development in the Lake Superior Watershed 4 Credits
This course offers Superior Connections students a comprehensive survey of sustainable community development initiatives in the Lake Superior watershed and beyond. Over the course of the semester students examine development challenges faced by rural communities in the 21st century, just as they will learn how politicians, advocates, and activists are confronting those challenges in our own community.
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Prerequisites: XHI 200
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SCD 230 - The Political Process 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the political process. Students will examine how demands are formulated and conducted through the political system. Areas at issue in this course are political culture, socialization and public opinion formation, interest group and social movement activism, electoral processes, political parties and partisan politics, bureaucracy, and the policy process.
Connections Discipline: Social Science
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SCD 270 - Crossroads Thinking: Problem Solving for the 21st Century 3 Credits
Part of the Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) semester abroad programs, this course combines elements of critical and creative thinking and helps students to develop skills in questioning, imagining possibilities, exploring opportunities, analyzing alternatives, synthesizing ideas, and evaluating thought. Through a variety of course activities, students identify essential intellectual traits, question long-held assumptions or biases, evaluate ideas, reason honestly and open-mindedly, problem-solve, and form objective conclusions.
Connections Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: Completion of two-course block or SCD 110 and Admittance to CELL program
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SCD 271 - Service Learning: Sustainability Through Community 3 Credits
Part of a Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) semester abroad program, students apply learning from their academic studies to real-life sustainable solutions adopted by their host communities. Students work with community partners to create appropriate and innovative solutions to environmental, economic, cultural, and social challenges. Specific projects are determined by the needs of the local community.
Connections Discipline: Experiential
Prerequisites: Completion of a two-course block or SCD 110 and Admittance to CELL Program
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SCD 272 - Sustainability: Secrets of Simplicity 3 Credits
Part of a Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) semester abroad program, this interdisciplinary course focuses on innovative strategies and programs in the United States and Central America that address issues threatening global sustainability. Through the study of these strategies and programs, students explore how they might incorporate sustainable practices into their own lives as well as how the principles of voluntary simplicity might contribute to sustainability. The course includes service-learning experiences with organizations such as Heifer International, Grupo Fenix, Association ANAI, and Kekoldi.
Connections Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: Completion of a two-course block or SCD 110 and Admittance to CELL Program
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SCD 274 - Human Ecology: Relations Between Humans and the Environment 3 Credits
Part of a Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) semester abroad program, this course explores the question, “What is the appropriate relationship of human beings to the earth?” To facilitate this exploration, students study specific human and ecological issues facing the people and environments of Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Field trips, inquiry-based learning, and service learning are integral to the course.
Connections Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: Completion of a two-course block or SCD 110 and Admittance to CELL Program
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SCD 276 - Global Warming Change Course: Lesson from Iceland 3 Credits
Part of a Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) semester abroad program, this course surveys the complexities of global warming, examines human participation in this ecological crisis, and explores personal and collective actions that might shape effective responses to climate change. The course also introduces students to Iceland’s unique geology and provides inspiring examples of how Iceland is utilizing carbon-free geothermal resources for heating and electricity production.
Connections Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Prerequisites: Completion of a two-course block or SCD 110 and Admittance to CELL Program
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SCD 310 - Methods of Sustainable Community Development 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the variety of methods utilized in sustainable community development by exploring how these methods have been used in various communities, both nationally and internationally.
Prerequisites: Completion of a Connections Block.
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SCD 330 - Systems Thinking 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the variety of methods utilized in sustainable community development by exploring how these methods have been used in various communities, both nationally and internationally.
Prerequisites: Completion of a Connections Block.
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SCD 335 - Organizing Communities 3 Credits
People working to maintain, reform, and revolutionize their community of place play a critical role in organizing community and community change. This course addresses community, community organizing, and community change and demonstrates the power individuals and groups hold in shaping community through thoughtful and methodical collective action.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing or Instructor Consent
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SCD 422 - Capitalism, Justice, and Sustainability 3 Credits
This course explores the ways that capitalism, as it is currently practiced, is unsustainable. Additionally, students explore alternative models of economic development.
Prerequisites: BUS 226
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SCD 430 - Sustainable Development Theory 4 Credits
This intensive reading course offers Sustainable Community Development majors a comprehensive survey of the discipline’s theoretical underpinnings. In a seminar setting, students read, discuss, analyze, and critique a diverse array of community planning, economic development, and ecology theorists from the past century, ultimately synthesizing and enhancing sustainable development theory for applied practice in the field.
Prerequisites: SCD 110 and SCD 220
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SLC 0001-MP - Karate 0 Credits
This workshop is an introduction to the art of Karate. Participants will learn basic techniques and gain exposure into a fun and unique art.
Connections Discipline: Physical, Emotional
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SLC 0002 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Ecological
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0004-C - Leadership in Action 0 Credits
This training is recommended for students who are interested in pursuing leadership roles on campus and off. During the two sessions, participants will have opportunities to role-play and practice skills in three areas group process and communication, conflict management and assertiveness, and power dynamics and peer leadership.
Connections Discipline: Social
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SLC 0005 - Animal Tracking 0 Credits
In this workshop students will gain foundational skills in the art and science of animal tracking. Gaits, tracks, shapes, and tracking tools will be covered.
Wellness Dimension: Ecological
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SLC 0006 - Digital Photography Basics 0 Credits
Participants will begin by learning the basics of what makes for good photo composition, as well as basic variations composition. Included in this will be basic fixes such as cropping, straightening, and lighting adjustment. They will learn about the basics of their own digital cameras. We will take a field trip to test out various methods. Class will conclude with a peer critique session.
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Wellness Dimension: Social, Intellectual
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SLC 0007 - Bowling for Life 0 Credits
Students will learn about the history of bowling, bowling terms, how to score, proper form, bowling ball fit, and the inner workings of league play. Class meets at Monk’s Lanes in Ashland.
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Wellness Dimension: Social, Physical
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SLC 0008 - The Casual Birder 0 Credits
This workshop tackles birding at its most basic level, the casual birder. You’ll learn how to form search patterns using hands-on activities, learn to use field guides and binoculars, and spend time observing birds. Natural history, habitat and ecology, behavior, and conservation concerns/measures will be introduced as it relates to local birds. This course is for novice birders only. (For example, if you’ve taken field ornithology, you are not considered a novice birder.)
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Wellness Dimension: Ecological, Intellectual
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SLC 0009 - Area Worship Service Tour 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to give students opportunities to visit 5 different area places of worship in various Christian traditions present in the Chequamegon Bay area. Each week we will visit a different worship community. Following the service we will visit with a community leader versed in the traditions and unique aspects of the specific tradition while sharing a Sunday lunch.
Wellness Dimension: Spiritual
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SLC 0010-EIP - Cooking for Community 0 Credits
We will concentrate on building the skills and confidence to have fun in the kitchen. Each class will feature a specific dinner party theme and we will prepare the meal from beginning to end, and then sit down to eat together. Students will be asked to do some cooking outside class and exchange recipes and ideas with classmates.
Connections Discipline: Ecological, Intellectual, Physical
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SLC 0011 - Do the Right Thing 0 Credits
This workshop will be geared toward the Ethical Leadership and Active Citizenship Level I participants, but can also be a Wellness workshop available to all students.
Wellness Dimension: Social
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SLC 0012 - From Sap to Syrup 0 Credits
Learn the process of maple syruping from sap to syrup. Students will tap trees, collect sap, boil, finish processing, and can maple syrup. Take home a sample of your hard work. Dress warmly and be prepared to get dirty!
Wellness Dimension: Ecological
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SLC 0013 - High-Tech Treasure Hunting 0 Credits
Geocaching is a treasure hunt using modern technology! Learn the complete ins and outs of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and how to use them for the sport of geocaching. Find local caches and learn how to place your own. GPs pervades our society. Why not learn how to use it for fun? We will all use the Wellness program’s Garmin eTrex GPS units. This course is for the beginning geocacher only!
Wellness Dimension: Ecological, Intellectual
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SLC 0014 - Interview Workshop 0 Credits
Interviews make or break your chances at landing your desired internship or job. Prepare and practice in interviewing sessions and get constructive feedback from professionals about what they are looking for at an interviewing session.
Wellness Dimension: Vocational
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SLC 0015 - Job & Internship Network & Search 0 Credits
Students will learn the art of networking, both face-to-face and through LinkedIn and how to conduct a job and/or internship search in their field of interest. Topics to be covered include making and managing contacts, everything you need to know about internships, completion of a resume and hot to search and apply for employment and internships, including federal job and internship process and steps.
Wellness Dimension: Vocational
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SLC 0016 - Music as an Agent for Social Change 0 Credits
This workshop will provide an understanding of the intercommunity conflict in northern Ireland and illustrate how music was used as a facilitator for change and understanding within and between communities during the conflict. We will use this experience to apply to other cultural conflict and how the arts in general and music specifically can be used to create bridges between individuals and communities.
Wellness Dimension: Social
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SLC 0017 - Snowshoeing 0 Credits
Students will learn the basics of snowshoe technique and care, as well as the different styles of snowshoes. Participants will also go on a one-day snowshoe excursion.
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Wellness Dimension: Physical
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SLC 0018-I - Climbing Wall Leadership & Mgmt 0 Credits
Participants will learn the climbing, safety and management skills necessary to run a top-rope indoor climbing wall. Those interested in a leadership position at the Northland College indoor climbing wall must pass a skills assessment test. Pre-requisites Participants should have prior climbing experience and an interest in teaching and facilitating users of the wall.
Connections Discipline: Intellectual
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SLC 0019 - Personal Wealth Basics 0 Credits
Socially responsive and responsible strategies for wealth creation based on entrepreneurial thinking and voluntary simplicity. Consider this a basics of business planning workshop.
Wellness Dimension: Economic
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SLC 0020 - Introduction to Ecological Economic 0 Credits
Economics is often the most underdeveloped area of sustainability studies, yet economic systems can be powerful forces for positive change. This workshop will provide the principles of ecological economics in contrast to neoclassical economic theory. Through discussion, videos and games we will explore ecological economics in practice.
Wellness Dimension: Economic
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SLC 0022 - Wilderness First Responder Re-Cert 0 Credits
The Recertification course is open to graduates of all wilderness training courses of 64 hours or longer with a current Wilderness First Responder certification. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA-WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course. Course fee is $300. There is a $50 price reduction for all Northland students, staff, faculty and alumni. Lodging is available for $15/night. Contact John via jgraetz@northland.edu for more information on lodging or this course. Instructor approval required in order to register.
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Wellness Dimension: Intellectual, Vocational
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0023 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Intellectual
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0024 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Emotional
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0025 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Economic
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0026 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Physical
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0027 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Spiritual
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0028 - Attending a Professional Conference 0 Credits
This workshop is designed to help students meet a Wellness requirement by attending a professional conference. Must be at least one day long. Please note, you are responsible for choosing a conference and for all expenses. You may want to consider applying to the Parsonage Fund for financial support at http://www.northland.edu/student-life-resources-personage-fund.htm. Instructor approval required in order to register.
Wellness Dimension: Vocational
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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SLC 0029 - Aerobic Explorations 0 Credits
A beginner to moderate course. Students will participate in multiple types of aerobics. Students will understand multiple body connections through the incorporation of aerobics. They will learn and understand goal setting as well as monitoring body during exercise, and developing an appreciation for a healthy lifestyle. This course will include team workouts and social interactions. It will examine all types of aerobics and include an analysis of the culture and psychology involved in and around the activity. Students should wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes for working out. Students are required to bring a notebook to each session of this workshop.
Wellness Dimension: Social, Physical
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SLC 0030 - African Drum Making 0 Credits
What do you get when you combine a goat hide, some wood, steel and a whole lot of rope? Your own unique African djembe! Learn how to decorate, head, lace, and tune your new djembe style hand drum. $150 course fee covers the cots of the drum body, hide, rope, rings and decorating materials. Everyone will leave with a one-of-a-kind finished hand drum.
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Wellness Dimension: Intellectual
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SLC 0031 - Autism Awareness 0 Credits
Autism. What is it? Explore the world of the autism spectrum. Learn how common it is, what it is, how it works, and when it began. After this workshop, you will better understand how people with autism think, work, and function. Strongly recommended for Res Life staff and OO trip leaders.
Wellness Dimension: Social, Intellectual
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SLC 0032 - Beginning Tin Whistle 0 Credits
The tin or penny whistle is a traditional Celtic woodwind instrument that’s inexpensive, fun to play, and fits easily into a backpack. Students will learn about the history and culture associated with the whistle, the joys of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and techniques to play a tune or two. You do not need prior musical training or to know how to read music. Cost of the workshop is $10, which covers the cost of a D whistle you will keep.
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Wellness Dimension: Social
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SLC 0033 - Beginning Vegetarianism 0 Credits
Great for anyone who is a vegetarian, knows a vegetarian, or is thinking about going veggie, this workshop looks at how to eat well with a meat-free diet. We will cover the hot topics for vegetarians - how to get all the necessary nutrition, making environmentally responsible choices, and how to read food labels. We will cook a vegetarian recipe each meeting, and recipes will be provided (recipes may include eggs and milks, but a vegan alternative recipe will be available).
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Wellness Dimension: Ecological, Physical
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SLC 0034 - Career Exploration in Your 1st Year 0 Credits
y with your interests, skills, and experiences and how they translate into jobs and careers after college. Participants will take a self-assessment test to determine what professions are in line with their interests. Based on these results, participants will choose a job shadowing field trip and an alumni career speaker presentation that meets their interests. At the end of this workshop, participants will have real examples to answer the question, “What am I going to do with my Northland degree?”
Wellness Dimension: Vocational
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SLC 0035 - Change Negative Emotions into Posit 0 Credits
This class incorporates meditation and working with emotions that come up both on the cushion and in our daily lives. We will learn to experience the impermanence of our thoughts and develop methods for transforming what we consider negative emotions into aspirations for the happiness of all beings.
Wellness Dimension: Emotional
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SLC 0036 - Closet Strummers 0 Credits
Is your stringed instrument neglected? Take it out and have some fun with us as we create a productive social environment for improving your social music skills and enjoyment. Be prepared to share and learn on your stringed instruments. We will work on singing lead and harmony, playing melody/lead/solos, and learning more chord variations. Please have basic chord and rhythmic experience, and loosely know at least 6 songs on your instrument (songs need not be performance ready, nor do you need to be able to lead the group in learning the song. You don’t even need to know the words!).
Wellness Dimension: Social
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SLC 0037 - Core & Ab Workouts 0 Credits
Work on those abdominal muscles for strength and endurance in whatever you do. It is a great workout, healthy, and will start you on the road to those six pack abs.
Wellness Dimension: Physical
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