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COURSE DESCRIPTION/DETAILS
BIOLOGY
Dave Caithamer, Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences
B.S., Wildlife Management, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
M.S., Biology, Tennessee Technological University, TN
Ph.D., Zoology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
BIO 298/398 Ecology of Food Production – NS
Learn about locally important topics, such as impacts of irrigation and concentrated animal feeding operations on water resources. Regional experts provide guest lectures to discuss soil conservation, sustainable maple syrup production, and trends in farming. Class includes readings from Michael Pollan's best seller, “The Omnivore's Dilemma.” Students also complete service learning projects.
BIO 171 Animal Biology (Lab) – NS
The labs emphasize hands-on learning via experiments with living zooplankton and protists, dissections of round worms, earthworms, crayfish, sea stars, lab rats, and locally collected northern pike. Students write a short research paper on a wildlife population of their choice, using actual data from Christmas Bird Counts or other similar data sets.
BUSINESS
Betsy Schmidt, Assistant Professor, Business - Economics
B.B.A., Accounting, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Accountancy, University of Wisconsin - Madison
BUS 110 Personal Finance – AP
Have you ever wondered where all of the money from your paycheck has gone? Do you have student loans or credit card debt that you wish you could pay off? Learn how to manage your money in this class.
Coming Fall 2017!
BUS 201 Introductory Accounting – AP
Every industry has its own language. Business and accounting impacts our world, no matter what career field you are in. Learn the language of business in Introductory Accounting.
ENGLISH
Joel Friederich, Associate Professor, English
B.A., St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM
M.F.A., University of Montana, MT
ENG 203/204 Creative Writing 1 & 2 – FA
Unleash your inner dervish, your demon-angel, your fire-spitting-rainbow-panda! Remake the world in a tidal wave of creativity…new words, new images, new stories and poems.
ENG 205 Literary Publishing – AP/EL
“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” - Haruki Murakami, “Norwegian Wood.” You will read the books no one else is reading, small independent literary journals, and then … we make one of our very own.
ENGINEERING
Christa James-Byrnes, Professor, CSEPA
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Ph.D., Industrial Technology, Purdue University, IN
Future Engineers - Student Club
Do you Rube? If you do or you want to learn more about Rube Goldberg machines – join the Future Engineers. They have competed three times at the National Collegiate Championships and are the 2016 Champions!
GENDER, SEXUALITY & WOMEN’S STUDIES
Melissa Kozma, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy
B.A., English, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
M.A., Philosophy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
PHI/GWS 202 Feminist Philosophy – HU
Is there gender bias in science? Do women and men reason differently, or have different moral values? What exactly is gender, and why is our society so obsessed with it? What would true gender equality look like? Explore these ideas and more!
GWS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies – SS/IS
Our society is one of the most free, and most committed to equality. What can it mean to say that women or minorities are still oppressed within it? How is gender connected to law, education, business, popular culture, religion, medicine or politics? What’s the deal with feminism, anyway? Explore these ideas and more!
All genders welcome.
HISTORY
Sue Patrick, Professor, History
B.A., University of Texas, Austin, TX
M.A., Texas Tech University, TX
Ph.D., Indiana University, IN
HIS 102 History of the United States: From the Era of the Civil War to the Present – ES
If you are interested in learning how the U.S. became a world power this is the course for you.
HIS 278 History of Minorities in America – ES/IS/SS
Who is a minority in America? Has the definition shifted over time? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
HIS 106 History of Western Civilization from the Era of the Renaissance to Contemporary Times – SS
Terrorists currently scream about “the West” and “Westerners.” What does that mean? Where is the West and what does it stand for? Explore these questions and more.
MATHEMATICS
Scott Friess, Senior Lecturer, Mathematics
B.A., Economics and Statistics, University of Minnesota, MN
M.A., Teaching in Mathematics
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
MAT 117 Elementary Statistics – MS
You will learn about statistical concepts and methods of study and research. See how these apply in the real world scenarios. What do polls and statistics really mean and why you shouldn’t always believe them.
MUSIC
Ruth Aaseng, Associate Lecturer, Music
B.A., Music Education, St. Olaf College, MN
M.M., Flute Performance, Pacific Lutheran University, WA
MUS 101 Beginning Piano Class – AP
Start down the road to become a pianist; be it in a garage band or on the concert stage. You will be introduced to the basics of piano technic and music notation. You will learn to interpret and perform standard piano literature of a variety of styles and will be challenged to improvise and create compositions of your own.
Music majors are strongly encouraged to take this class in preparation for piano proficiency testing.
MUS 104 Intermediate Piano Class – AP
Beginning Piano class students: "Don't Stop Now!! You have only just begun!" The intermediate class will take you to another level of playing. You will learn more about harmonization, expand your technic beyond the basic pentascale and increase your exposure to piano literature.
Leads Music Majors closer to being able to pass the piano proficiency tests.
PHILOSOPHY
Troy Kozma, Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Joint Honors in Philosophy & Political Science
Huron College, CAN
M.A., Political Science, University of Western Ontario, CAN
M.A., Philosophy, University of Western Ontario, CAN
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
PHI 241 Ethics – HU
We all know that murder is wrong but what, exactly, makes it so terrible? Is it ever okay to sacrifice someone to save others? Do animals have rights? Can the ends ever justify the means? We will discuss the answers to these and other issues.
PHI 211: Elementary Logic – MS
Learn the tools to evaluate arguments, and a new language, which is the basis for computer coding. It will help prepare you for your GRE, LSAT, and MCAT exams. This class will teach you to think in an entirely new way!
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Mark Conrad, Associate Lecturer, Political Science
B.A., Political Science and German (Honors), Ripon College
Coursework in International Banking and International Trade
American Institute of Banking
School of Law Certificate, Die Universitaet Hamburg, Germany
J.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison
POL 120 The Politics of Crime and Punishment – SS
Learn how the American justice system really works – the theory and the practical. Guest speakers include a judge, sheriff, district attorney, detective/investigator, defense counsel, probation/parole agent and restorative justice leader. Taught by a former legal advisor to two Wisconsin governors.
POL 210/410 Civil Liberties – SS
Learn your rights as a United States citizen or as a citizen-to-be. How far does free speech really go? What are your limits to a right of privacy? What are your Second Amendment rights and are they safe? All this and more. Be prepared for animated discussions and diverse points of view expressed by your fellow students. There’s never a dull moment!
POL 225 State and Local Government – SS
This course addresses the practical issues and challenges of being a good citizen and an active participant in society. Some essential, basic theory is presented, but the focus is on contemporary issues facing state and local government and how it relates to you. You will hear guest speakers such as a state legislator, county administrator, judge, city mayor, town board official, and Native American tribal leader.
PSYCHOLOGY
Linda Tollefsrud, Professor, Psychology - Education
B.S., University of North Dakota, ND
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX
PSY 202 Introductory Psychology – SS
What makes people do the things they do? How does this influence your behavior and the people around you? Find out what makes people “tick.”