Signature Work

The Signature Work experience advances the mission of St. Thomas by asking upper-class students to integratively engage with a topic that is relevant to the mission, convictions, and vision of St. Thomas. This experience is intended to be a culmination of students’ time at St. Thomas: Students showcase their ability to integrate and consciously reflect on their learning from across their years at St. Thomas in an interdisciplinary manner.

The St. Thomas Signature Work experience addresses the Integrative and Applied Learning aspects of the American Association of College and Universities’ (AAC&U) Essential Learning Outcomes. Signature Work focuses on “synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized studies” as “demonstrated through the application of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to new settings and complex problems” (Paul Gaston, General Education & Liberal Learning, 2010, p. 9). Culminating experiences such as Signature Work are listed by the AAC&U as high-impact practices.

Students must have already completed 80 credits of course work before taking a Signature Work Course.

A student’s major may require a specific course which satisfies the Signature Work requirement. However, if a student’s major does not require a specific Signature Work course, a student may take a Signature Work course in the field of their choosing.

A Signature Work course may also meet another (any other) core requirement.

Students must take one course:

Some sections of a course may carry the Signature Work flag while others do not. Students should use ClassFinder to determine which course sections satisfy the Signature Work requirement in the term for which you are completing the requirement. 

Summer 2023 Courses

Course - Section Title Days Time Location
ENGR 480 - 01 Engineer Design Clinic I - T - - - - - 1730 - 2030 OWS 150

Days of Week:

- T - - - - -

Time of Day:

1730 - 2030

Location:

OWS 150

Course Registration Number:

30142 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Steven C. Albers

Serves as the first capstone course. Student design teams, under the direction of a faculty coordinator, will develop engineering solutions to practical, open-ended design projects conceived to demonstrate the value of prior basic science and engineering courses. Ethical, social, economic and safety issues in engineering practice will be considered as well. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in either (ENGR 320, 350, 371, and 381) or (ENGR 331, 346, and 410) or (CISC 231, ENGR 345, and concurrent-registration in-or prior completion of-ENGR 431) or (ENGR 362, 364, and 368)

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
ENGR 480 - 51 Engineer Design Clinic I-LAB - - W - - - - 1730 - 2030 FDC 202

Days of Week:

- - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1730 - 2030

Location:

FDC 202

Course Registration Number:

30154 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

0

Instructor:

Brian D. Plourde, Brittany B. Nelson-Cheeseman, Chong Xu, Christopher K. Haas, Justin M. Gese, Tiffany D. Ling, Travis S. Welt

Serves as the first capstone course. Student design teams, under the direction of a faculty coordinator, will develop engineering solutions to practical, open-ended design projects conceived to demonstrate the value of prior basic science and engineering courses. Ethical, social, economic and safety issues in engineering practice will be considered as well. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in either (ENGR 320, 350, 371, and 381) or (ENGR 331, 346, and 410) or (CISC 231, ENGR 345, and concurrent-registration in-or prior completion of-ENGR 431) or (ENGR 362, 364, and 368)

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
MGMT 480 - D01 Strategic Management - T - R - - - 1800 - 2115 MCH 115

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1800 - 2115

Location:

MCH 115

Course Registration Number:

30334 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

K. D. Hirschey

This course examines organizational issues from an integrative perspective. It draws on concepts from the entire business curriculum to view the organization as a whole. The focus of the course is to have you view the organization from the perspective of the president, rather than that of a manager of a particular function (e.g., VP of marketing). It examines the development of core competence and a sustainable competitive advantage as part of an organization's strategic planning process. Prerequisite: OPMT 300 or OPMT 310; FINC 310 or FINC 321; MGMT 200 or MGMT 305; MKTG 200 or MKTG 300; BETH 300 or BETH 301; and CISC 200 or BUSN 202; and senior standing. Note: Students who receive credit for MGMT 480 may not receive credit for MGMT 395.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
THEO 300 - L01 Signature:Nazism & Apartheid - - - - - - - -

Days of Week:

- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

30383 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Kimberly J. Vrudny

This section will focus on patterns that emerged in both contexts—Germany under Hitler; South Africa under apartheid: economic anxiety; the rise of nationalism; the election of a tyrant; theological rationales for tyranny, torture, and even genocide; theological and artistic resistance; the complicated role of Catholicism; and legal processes in the aftermath.

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Fall 2023 Courses

Course - Section Title Days Time Location
ACCT 410 - 01 Advanced Accounting - T - R - - - 0955 - 1135 MCH 109

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

0955 - 1135

Location:

MCH 109

Course Registration Number:

42611 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ozer Asdemir

The special accounting considerations of consolidated financial statements are considered in depth. Additional topics include foreign operations, partnerships, governments, and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 312 and senior standing

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
ARTH 301 - L01 Signature Work: Amer Architect See Details * *

Days of Week:

See Details

Time of Day:

*

Location:

*

Course Registration Number:

42911 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

Instructor:

Victoria M. Young

ARTH 301 is a signature work course in art history.  Topics vary from section to section, but all art history Signature Work courses focus on interdisciplinary perspectives in the field of art history, the integration of learning, and the relevance of our work as art historians to the university’s mission. The various sections focus on an gaining an understanding of art through a careful exploration of the historical, social, and cultural context of its production. This course calls upon students to reflect on knowledge they have built throughout their academic careers and to explore and integrate their learning in an interdisciplinary fashion. Prerequisites: 4 credits in ARTH coursework and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
OEC 4140955-1135- - - R - - -
VSP 1-- - - - - - -
BIOL 484 - 01 Complex Issues in Human Health See Details * *

Days of Week:

See Details

Time of Day:

*

Location:

*

Course Registration Number:

42429 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

2

Instructor:

Jennifer M. Illig

Investigation of selected problems in biology at an advanced level, involving student presentations based on the primary literature. The subject will vary and will be announced in the annual Class Schedule. This course will not count as BIOL 400- level capstone. Prerequisite: Upper-class standing and permission of the instructor and 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
VSP 11330-1510- T - - - - -
VSP 1-- - - - - - -
BLAW 320 - L01 Compliance in Business Orgs - T - R - - - 0800 - 0940 MCH 231

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

0800 - 0940

Location:

MCH 231

Course Registration Number:

42647 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Susan A. Supina

This course will examine the compliance function from a legal, ethical, functional and organizational perspective. It will consider the compliance function in contemporary business settings and industries, such as finance, health care, insurance, and retail. Practices of key regulatory agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission will be discussed along with contemporary regulatory statutes such as the FTC Act, Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc. The course will also examine key compliance processes and the means to ensure that compliance efforts are effective. Topics include audits and other internal governance approaches for discovering compliance problems in a timely fashion; investigations; reporting; mitigation; regulatory responses; and remediation. Prerequisites: BLAW 300, 301, 302, 303 or 304 and BETH 300 or BETH 301 and 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
CATH 301 - 03 The Catholic Vision M - W - F - - 1055 - 1200 55S 207

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1055 - 1200

Location:

55S 207

Course Registration Number:

42936 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

Instructor:

Staff

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
CATH 301 - 04 The Catholic Vision M - W - F - - 1335 - 1440 MHC 305J

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1335 - 1440

Location:

MHC 305J

Course Registration Number:

42937 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Staff

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
CISC 480 - D01 Senior Capstone M - W - F - - 1455 - 1600 OSS 434

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1455 - 1600

Location:

OSS 434

Course Registration Number:

40118 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ryan Hardt

The senior capstone course provides computer science majors the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students will work in groups to design, document, and implement a large-sized software project. During this process, students will be exposed to programming team organization, software development practices, as well as tools that facilitate the development of software systems. Prerequisites: Senior standing and a minimum grade of C- or better in: CISC 350, CISC 340, and CISC 380 (which 380 may be taken concurrently)

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
EDUC 431 - 01 Learning Design with Tech See Details * *

Days of Week:

See Details

Time of Day:

*

Location:

*

Course Registration Number:

42510 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

Instructor:

Lucy L. Payne

This course examines learning theories, philosophies and their implications on the use of technology, as well as the history and development of learning technologies. Additionally, students will examine current trends and future challenges in education technology. Students will learn a variety of learning technologies and advocate sound integration of technology into curriculum. Issues on the design, development, and implementation of technology will be discussed. Students will integrate learning technologies into their curriculum planning in the specific content areas that address student needs and meet with the technology or content standards. As a capstone project, students will develop a portfolio to reflect upon the knowledge and skills acquired through their major. Prerequisites: EDUC 460 or 463, which can be taken concurrently, and 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
1015-111509 Sep '23
1015-111521 Oct '23
1015-111509 Dec '23
ENGR 480 - 01 Engineer Design Clinic I M - W - - - - 1455 - 1710 OWS 150

Days of Week:

M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1455 - 1710

Location:

OWS 150

Course Registration Number:

40493 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Heather D. Orser, Tiffany D. Ling

Serves as the first capstone course. Student design teams, under the direction of a faculty coordinator, will develop engineering solutions to practical, open-ended design projects conceived to demonstrate the value of prior basic science and engineering courses. Ethical, social, economic and safety issues in engineering practice will be considered as well. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in either (ENGR 320, 350, 371, and 381) or (ENGR 331, 346, and 410) or (CISC 231, ENGR 345, and concurrent-registration in-or prior completion of either ENGR 431 or ENGR 432) or (ENGR 362, 364, and 368)

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
ENGR 480 - 51 Engineer Design Clinic I - LAB - - - - F - - 1455 - 1710 FDC 202

Days of Week:

- - - - F - -

Time of Day:

1455 - 1710

Location:

FDC 202

Course Registration Number:

41160 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

0

Instructor:

Andrew D. Tubesing, Brian D. Plourde, Cheol-Hong Min, Christopher K. Haas, David J. Forliti, Farida Kasumzade, Greg S. Mowry, Hassan A. Salamy, Jason S. Petaja, Justin M. Gese, Keith L. Berrier, Lucas J. Koerner, Matthew R. Metzger, Michael P. Hennessey, Paul W. Chevalier, Robert J. Bach, Steven C. Albers, Tiffany D. Ling

Serves as the first capstone course. Student design teams, under the direction of a faculty coordinator, will develop engineering solutions to practical, open-ended design projects conceived to demonstrate the value of prior basic science and engineering courses. Ethical, social, economic and safety issues in engineering practice will be considered as well. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in either (ENGR 320, 350, 371, and 381) or (ENGR 331, 346, and 410) or (CISC 231, ENGR 345, and concurrent-registration in-or prior completion of either ENGR 431 or ENGR 432) or (ENGR 362, 364, and 368)

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
ENTR 450 - 01 Entr:Management/Strategy M - W - - - - 1335 - 1510 BIN 115

Days of Week:

M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1335 - 1510

Location:

BIN 115

Course Registration Number:

43080 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Staff

This is the Entrepreneurship Concentration capstone course. This course builds upon previous coursework, drawing together critical concepts including opportunity identification, business modeling, financial modeling, and market/industry research skills. Through lecture, case discussion, and extensive use of the Hotwash Process, students polish their critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. The primary deliverable is a Fundable Business Plan. Prerequisites: ENTR 100 or 200 or 260; and ENTR 250 or 350; and ENTR 370; and BUSN 202 or CISC 200 and 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
FINC 430 - 01 Financial Intermediaries M - W - - - - 1525 - 1700 MCH 235

Days of Week:

M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

MCH 235

Course Registration Number:

42734 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

David O. Vang

Concepts, practices and organization for financial management of various financial intermediaries. Asset-liabilities management, duration, swaps, hedges and other concepts will be covered. Banks will be the primary area for study, but the course also will look at other institutions including insurance, funds and thrifts. The course will be based on text, lectures, guest speakers, computer modeling, a bank simulation and examination. Prerequisites: FINC 324 or FINC 325; ECON 251 and ECON 252; MATH 109 or 111 or 113; And 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
FINC 430 - 02 Financial Intermediaries M - - - - - - 1730 - 2115 MCH 235

Days of Week:

M - - - - - -

Time of Day:

1730 - 2115

Location:

MCH 235

Course Registration Number:

42735 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

David O. Vang

Concepts, practices and organization for financial management of various financial intermediaries. Asset-liabilities management, duration, swaps, hedges and other concepts will be covered. Banks will be the primary area for study, but the course also will look at other institutions including insurance, funds and thrifts. The course will be based on text, lectures, guest speakers, computer modeling, a bank simulation and examination. Prerequisites: FINC 324 or FINC 325; ECON 251 and ECON 252; MATH 109 or 111 or 113; And 80 completed credits.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
FINC 440 - 01 Sec Analy & Portfolio Mgmt - T - R - - - 0955 - 1135 MCH 233

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

0955 - 1135

Location:

MCH 233

Course Registration Number:

42736 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Sergey S. Barabanov

This course will cover knowledge and develop skills necessary to carry out prudent and in-depth analysis of investments and create investment portfolio. The major topics covered include portfolio theory, macroeconomic analysis, industry analysis, financial statement analysis, company analysis, valuation models, creating investment policy statement, asset allocation, professional money management and portfolio strategies, and portfolio performance evaluation. The course also includes discussions of most recent developments in the investments industry. Students will apply course concepts to the analysis of actual companies and present their analysis and recommendations to investment professionals. Prerequisites: FINC 325, ECON 251 and ECON 252. Note: Students who receive credit for FINC 440 may not receive credit for FINC 445 or FINC 446

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
FINC 450 - 01 Int'l Financial Management M - W - - - - 1525 - 1700 MCH 234

Days of Week:

M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

MCH 234

Course Registration Number:

42739 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale

The management of foreign and multinational financial operations. On the basis of international finance theory, students will learn foreign exchange risk management, foreign investment analysis, the financing of foreign operations, comparative accounting, international banking and international tax management. Prerequisites: FINC 324; MATH 109 or 111 or 113; ECON 251 and ECON 252.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
FINC 480 - 01 Strategic Finance - T - R - - - 1330 - 1510 MCH 116

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1330 - 1510

Location:

MCH 116

Course Registration Number:

42740 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Mufaddal H. Baxamusa

Building on the finance theory learned in prior courses, this course focuses on financial strategies for a broad range of finance issues faced by corporations including capital budgeting, capital raising, optimal capital structure, dividend policy, and corporate restructuring and mergers and acquisitions. This is an applied, case-based course the students will be engaged in extensive case analysis, discussion, and presentations to develop and refine analytical skills. Prerequisites: FINC 324; MATH 109 or 111 or 113; ECON 251 and ECON 252.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
JOUR 480 - D01 Journalism and Media Ethics M - W - - - - 1335 - 1510 OEC 312

Days of Week:

M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1335 - 1510

Location:

OEC 312

Course Registration Number:

40124 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Yayu Feng

This capstone seminar for graduating seniors explores ethical issues that confront professionals in journalism and other fields of mass media, and their audiences. Students explore theoretical perspectives on ethics, work from case studies to understand professional ethical standards, discuss current ethical issues, work in teams to perfect oral and written ethical analysis skills and write an individual thesis paper. Prerequisites: graduating seniors only and permission of department chair.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
MGMT 480 - D01 Strategic Management - T - R - - - 0955 - 1135 MCH 115

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

0955 - 1135

Location:

MCH 115

Course Registration Number:

42773 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ernest L. Owens

This course examines organizational issues from an integrative perspective. It draws on concepts from the entire business curriculum to view the organization as a whole. The focus of the course is to have you view the organization from the perspective of the president, rather than that of a manager of a particular function (e.g., VP of marketing). It examines the development of core competence and a sustainable competitive advantage as part of an organization's strategic planning process. Prerequisite: OPMT 300 or OPMT 310; FINC 310 or FINC 321; MGMT 200 or MGMT 305; MKTG 200 or MKTG 300; BETH 300 or BETH 301; and CISC 200 or BUSN 202; and senior standing. Note: Students who receive credit for MGMT 480 may not receive credit for MGMT 395.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
MKTG 430 - D01 Marketing Management See Details * *

Days of Week:

See Details

Time of Day:

*

Location:

*

Course Registration Number:

42831 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Jamal A. Al-Khatib

Small Business Institute clients present student teams with business problems that require solutions. Student teams diagnose the client’s problem and craft and present a solution to the client. Time is divided between reviewing and integrating the students’ marketing background, facilitating the student contact with the client, and providing consulting to the client. Prerequisites: MKTG 340; MKTG 370 (May be taken concurrently); one additional Marketing elective; BETH 300 or 301; BUSN 202 or CISC 200; and Senior standing

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
MCH 1000800-094007 Sep '23
0800-0940- T - R - - -
MKTG 430 - D02 Marketing Management See Details * *

Days of Week:

See Details

Time of Day:

*

Location:

*

Course Registration Number:

42832 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Jamal A. Al-Khatib

Small Business Institute clients present student teams with business problems that require solutions. Student teams diagnose the client’s problem and craft and present a solution to the client. Time is divided between reviewing and integrating the students’ marketing background, facilitating the student contact with the client, and providing consulting to the client. Prerequisites: MKTG 340; MKTG 370 (May be taken concurrently); one additional Marketing elective; BETH 300 or 301; BUSN 202 or CISC 200; and Senior standing

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
MCH 1000955-113507 Sep '23
0955-1135- T - R - - -
MUSC 420 - 01 Senior Research Paper - - - - - - - -

Days of Week:

- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

40947 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

2

Instructor:

Staff

This course allows music students to demonstrate research and writing skills by utilizing standard music resources (Music Index, RILM, Grove, Baker's, etc.). The paper may contain theoretical analysis, and/or it may be connected to the student's performance area or degree focus. Prerequisite: 80 credits completed; Seeking a BM or BA in music.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 01 Sig.Wk:Disability&HumanDignity - - - - - - - - VSP

Days of Week:

- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

VSP

Course Registration Number:

42476 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Gloria R. Frost

This Signature Work section of Disability and Human Dignity is a comprehensive introduction to the most pressing issues and questions concerning disability. Students will encounter and critically evaluate longstanding stereotypes and biases about the disadvantages of disability. This course examines disability primarily from a philosophical perspective, yet readings from other disciplines will also be used throughout the course. Some of the central questions examined in the course include: What is disability? Is disability merely a medical condition? In what ways do societal barriers disable? How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? Does disability itself make a person worse off or is it only social stigmatization and lack of accommodation that makes the lives of those with disabilities worse? How have those with disabilities been disadvantaged in the US? What is the basis for human dignity? What conceptual frameworks allow us to uphold the dignity of those with severe disabilities? Which behaviors and assumptions threaten the equality and dignity of those with disabilities? Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 02 Sig.Wk:Politics,Law&CommonGood M - W - F - - 1335 - 1440 MHC 305I

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1335 - 1440

Location:

MHC 305I

Course Registration Number:

42574 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Christopher H. Toner

This Signature Work section of Politics, Law, and the Common Good is a philosophical examination into the origin, nature, purpose, and legitimacy of government and law, especially as these relate to the good of individuals and the common good. Possible questions include: Are human beings by nature political animals? What justifies political and legal authority? What sorts of political regimes can be just and legitimate? Is there a best type of government? Are there universal human rights and, if so, where do they come from? What are the respective roles of legislator, executive, and judge? Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Can violent revolution? Should government and law take stands on questions of morality, religion, and the meaning of life or try to remain neutral in these matters? The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 03 Sig.Work: Faith and Doubt - - - - - - - -

Days of Week:

- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

42478 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Mathew Lu

This Signature Work section of Faith and Doubt focuses on Natural Theology and especially the capacity of natural reason to come to knowledge about God. We will explore some of the most important ways that philosophers have argued for the existence of God and various divine properties through natural reason alone. We will also give consideration to some important critiques of Natural Theology. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 04 Sig.Wk: Phil.of Art and Beauty - T - R - - - 1525 - 1700 MHC 209

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

MHC 209

Course Registration Number:

42578 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Mathew Lu

This Signature Work section of Philosophy of Art and Beauty is an enquiry into philosophical questions having to do with art, beauty, and other aesthetic qualities. Possible topics include: the nature of beauty, the nature and purpose of art, the role of beauty and art in a well-lived life, the relationship of art to insight and emotion, aesthetic qualities other than beauty, the role of art in the formation of culture and social consciousness, the role of beauty and other aesthetic qualities in nature, and the connection of art and beauty to God. The course pays special attention to reflection on these issues within Catholic intellectual tradition in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Case studies of artworks and other aesthetic objects are considered throughout the course. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 05 Sig.Wk: Biomedical Ethics M - W - F - - 1215 - 1320 MCH 238

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1215 - 1320

Location:

MCH 238

Course Registration Number:

42580 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Heidi M. Giebel

This Signature Work section of Biomedical Ethics will explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicine—both from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the “customer” what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Under what conditions should a physician or nurse be allowed to opt out of doing work that violates his or her conscience? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? Prerequisites: PHIL 110, or PHIL 214; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 06 Sig.Wk:Technology & Ethics M - W - F - - 0935 - 1040 MHC 305J

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

0935 - 1040

Location:

MHC 305J

Course Registration Number:

42861 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Michael J. Winter

This Signature Work section of Technology and Ethics is an application of concepts and principles in philosophical ethics to issues raised by modern technology. Technologies whose ethical use may be considered include: Information Technologies, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Synthetic Genomics and Artificial Life, Reproductive Technologies, Biomedical and Therapeutic Technologies, Human Enhancement Technologies, Agricultural Technologies, and Environmental Technologies. Special attention will be paid to the application of moral concepts and principles from Catholic intellectual tradition in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

Schedule Details

Location Time Day(s)
PHIL 301 - 40 HNR.Sig.Wk:PoliticsLawCommGood M - W - F - - 1215 - 1320 MHC 305K

Days of Week:

M - W - F - -

Time of Day:

1215 - 1320

Location:

MHC 305K

Course Registration Number:

42576 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Christopher H. Toner

This Signature Work section of Honors: Politics, Law, and the Common Good is a philosophical examination into the origin, nature, purpose, and legitimacy of government and law, especially as these relate to the good of individuals and the common good. Possible questions include: Are human beings by nature political animals? What justifies political and legal authority? What sorts of political regimes can be just and legitimate? Is there a best type of government? Are there universal human rights and, if so, where do they come from? What are the respective roles of legislator, executive, and judge? Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Can violent revolution? Should government and law take stands on questions of morality, religion, and the meaning of life or try to remain neutral in these matters? The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; Honors; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course.

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PSYC 422 - 01 History of Psych in Context - T - R - - - 1525 - 1700 MHC 211

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

MHC 211

Course Registration Number:

40566 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ann Johnson

This course explores psychology's past with a special focus on events representing the discipline's sustained interest in applying science to enhance human welfare. From its early days, U.S. psychologists have applied our discipline's knowledge to solve social problems. This course examines psychology's complicity, in its early years, with questionable cultural practices and unjust social norms (e.g. the eugenics movement, racial bias). We also study the social/historical context surrounding psychology's early applications. The goal is to promote reflection on the place of psychology in the broader culture and raise awareness of the complexities inherent in using science to solve social problems, in the service of preparing students to be "morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good." Prerequisites: Senior standing and declared Psychology major

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PSYC 422 - 02 History of Psych in Context M - W - - - - 1525 - 1700 JRC 222

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M - W - - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

JRC 222

Course Registration Number:

40891 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ann Johnson

This course explores psychology's past with a special focus on events representing the discipline's sustained interest in applying science to enhance human welfare. From its early days, U.S. psychologists have applied our discipline's knowledge to solve social problems. This course examines psychology's complicity, in its early years, with questionable cultural practices and unjust social norms (e.g. the eugenics movement, racial bias). We also study the social/historical context surrounding psychology's early applications. The goal is to promote reflection on the place of psychology in the broader culture and raise awareness of the complexities inherent in using science to solve social problems, in the service of preparing students to be "morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good." Prerequisites: Senior standing and declared Psychology major

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PSYC 422 - 03 History of Psych in Context - T - R - - - 1330 - 1510 JRC 246

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1330 - 1510

Location:

JRC 246

Course Registration Number:

41503 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Ann Johnson

This course explores psychology's past with a special focus on events representing the discipline's sustained interest in applying science to enhance human welfare. From its early days, U.S. psychologists have applied our discipline's knowledge to solve social problems. This course examines psychology's complicity, in its early years, with questionable cultural practices and unjust social norms (e.g. the eugenics movement, racial bias). We also study the social/historical context surrounding psychology's early applications. The goal is to promote reflection on the place of psychology in the broader culture and raise awareness of the complexities inherent in using science to solve social problems, in the service of preparing students to be "morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good." Prerequisites: Senior standing and declared Psychology major

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SOCI 480 - W01 Seminar in Criminal Justice - T - R - - - 0955 - 1135 OEC 212

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

0955 - 1135

Location:

OEC 212

Course Registration Number:

40685 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Jessica P. Hodge

The senior seminar serves as a capstone experience for students to address several central issues in the study of crime and justice. The major focus is to build upon students knowledge from previous courses with a focus upon an integration of knowledge from material learned throughout the major. Students will complete a final project that demonstrates an in-depth understanding of a criminal justice topic that could lead to future work in the criminal justice field. Prerequisite: SOCI 210 and 312 or permission of instructor

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SOWK 405 - 01 Sr Field Pract & Integ Sem I - - - R - - - 1525 - 1700 SCB 130

Days of Week:

- - - R - - -

Time of Day:

1525 - 1700

Location:

SCB 130

Course Registration Number:

41249 (View in ClassFinder)

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Instructor:

Catrice M. O'Neal

Senior Fieldwork complements the student’s academic work through practical experiences in a social work agency, institution or department. Under the supervision of an agency field instructor, the student learns social work tasks and functions while applying theory to actual social work situations. Students participate in an on-campus seminar with other senior social work majors while in placement. The placement is approximately 15-20 hours per week throughout two consecutive terms (fall and spring semesters). Concurrent registration in SOWK 401 is required. SOWK 405 is the fall course.

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SOWK 405 - 02 Sr Field Pract & Integ Sem I - - - - F - - 0935 - 1110 SCB 130

Days of Week:

- - - - F - -

Time of Day:

0935 - 1110

Location:

SCB 130

Course Registration Number:

41250 (View in ClassFinder)

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Instructor:

Eva M. Solomonson

Senior Fieldwork complements the student’s academic work through practical experiences in a social work agency, institution or department. Under the supervision of an agency field instructor, the student learns social work tasks and functions while applying theory to actual social work situations. Students participate in an on-campus seminar with other senior social work majors while in placement. The placement is approximately 15-20 hours per week throughout two consecutive terms (fall and spring semesters). Concurrent registration in SOWK 401 is required. SOWK 405 is the fall course.

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THEO 300 - L02 SignatureWork:Nazism&Apartheid - - - - - - - -

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- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

41886 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Kimberly J. Vrudny

This section will focus on patterns that emerged in both contexts—Germany under Hitler; South Africa under apartheid: economic anxiety; the rise of nationalism; the election of a tyrant; theological rationales for tyranny, torture, and even genocide; theological and artistic resistance; the complicated role of Catholicism; and legal processes in the aftermath.

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THEO 300 - W01 Signature Work: God - T - R - - - 1330 - 1510 OEC 454

Days of Week:

- T - R - - -

Time of Day:

1330 - 1510

Location:

OEC 454

Course Registration Number:

41397 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Cara L. Anthony

This course will explore various approaches to God and God's relationship to humankind, including perspectives written by people traditionally on the margins of theological research. A central question for this section will be how God responds to injustice. This course explores the role of scripture, history, tradition and experience in the understanding of God. It examines both old and new theologies, asking key theological questions such as, “What difference does it make how people picture God?” “How could a good God create a world where evil and suffering are possible?” or “If God has a plan for the world, are we free to make our own choices?”

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J-Term 2024 Courses

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BIOL 484 - 01 Complex Issues in Human Health - - - - - - - -

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- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

10197 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

2

Instructor:

Staff

Investigation of selected problems in biology at an advanced level, involving student presentations based on the primary literature. The subject will vary and will be announced in the annual Class Schedule.. These courses may, with approval of the department chair, be used to fulfill the 400-level requirement for the major. Prerequisite: Upper-class standing and permission of the instructor and 80 completed credits.

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THEO 300 - D01 Signature: Justice & Peace - - - - - - - -

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- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

10190 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Staff

Open to all students, not only theology majors, the signature work in theology course is designed as a capstone experience to integrate a student’s entire college career, bringing fullness of expression to the University’s efforts through the liberal arts core to educate morally responsible leaders who, grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. There are two types of signature work in theology: signature work that is focused on contemporary challenges, or signature work that is focused on faith and the professions. Signature work that is focused on contemporary challenges will invite students to conduct research and/or experiential learning around matters of pressing concern according to the instructor’s discretion, such as fostering understanding across lines of religious difference; cultivating interfaith leadership; searching for beauty; establishing justice and peace; or responding to contemporary challenges such as environmental sustainability, immigration, or mass incarceration. Signature work that is focused on vocation may explore the integration of theology with a profession of the instructor’s choosing, such as the management professions, the legal professions, the medical professions, the public health professions, the psychological professions, or the engineering professions. Prerequisites: THEO 100 and a student must have at least 80 credits completed.

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THEO 300 - D02 Signature: Theology & Art - - - - - - - -

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- - - - - - -

Time of Day:

-

Location:

Course Registration Number:

10191 (View in ClassFinder)

Credit Hours:

4

Instructor:

Staff

Open to all students, not only theology majors, the signature work in theology course is designed as a capstone experience to integrate a student’s entire college career, bringing fullness of expression to the University’s efforts through the liberal arts core to educate morally responsible leaders who, grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. There are two types of signature work in theology: signature work that is focused on contemporary challenges, or signature work that is focused on faith and the professions. Signature work that is focused on contemporary challenges will invite students to conduct research and/or experiential learning around matters of pressing concern according to the instructor’s discretion, such as fostering understanding across lines of religious difference; cultivating interfaith leadership; searching for beauty; establishing justice and peace; or responding to contemporary challenges such as environmental sustainability, immigration, or mass incarceration. Signature work that is focused on vocation may explore the integration of theology with a profession of the instructor’s choosing, such as the management professions, the legal professions, the medical professions, the public health professions, the psychological professions, or the engineering professions. Prerequisites: THEO 100 and a student must have at least 80 credits completed.

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