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seminars seek to: introduce students to the process of intellectual inquiry and develop students’ critical thinking skills; develop students’ ability to evaluate competing ideas and experiences; develop students’ skills in the conventions and structures of presenting knowledge in written academic and public discourse, and in strategies for effective revision; engage students in learning activities that prepare them for academic life in the University. Current listings will be available for entering freshmen at the time of orientation and registration. Offered each semester. 100 First Year Experience First Year Experience’s explore a broad topic over an entire academic year. FYE courses are intended to build strong relationships between faculty and students and among students through sustained engagement and immersive experiences. FYE may or may not be a Gateway Colloquium. Offered each fall. 101 First Year Experience (.25, .5, 1) A continuation of the fall FYE 100 course. Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Offered each spring.

GEOLOGY

Geology is the scientific study of the solid earth, including interactions with the surrounding air and water. In addition to its academic nature, geology has applications ranging from site selection, hazard estimation and mitigation, to exploration and production of water, fuels, ores, gems, and building materials.

The aim of the geology courses is to teach students from all disciplines not only about earth processes and history, but also about the development of scientific knowledge, including its strengths, weaknesses, and limitations; the origin of earth resources such as groundwater, ores, fuels, and soils and their present and past importance in society; and the geological reality and uncertainty underlying many social and political issues such as the availability of water resources and hazards of earthquakes. Geology is an integrative science that relies on physics, chemistry, and biology. Geology courses are taught assuming a general, high school knowledge.

101 General Geology (1.25)(PSL) A descriptive overview of rock-forming components and processes. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Offered occasionally. 110 The Geology of Southern Utah (1.25)(PSL) An introduction to geologic processes, emphasizing those which have left their mark on Southern Utah. Travel to Utah to study geologic formations at Timpanogos Caves, and Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Arches National Parks. Lecture and Lab daily. Consent of instructor required. Offered in May Term.

GREEK AND ROMAN STUDIES COURSES

Coles, Engen, Sultan

The Greeks and Romans carried their ideas from Britain to Sudan and from Portugal to Iran, fusing indigenous traditions with their own, thereby creating a remarkably diverse and yet culturally distinct world. The western imagination is rooted in this foundation, historically providing inspiration in all aspects of life, including language, literature, law, art, architecture, politics, philosophy, music, and theatre, as well as notions of nationality, gender, and race. GRS 210 Greek Myth & the Hero (IT) (Cross-listed with REL 210) In our society, “myth” is often perceived as “storytelling” that has an element of falsehood built into

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it. For archaic Greek society, like many traditional societies that operate on ancestral principles, myths are the ultimate way of encoding truth values. Storytelling, therefore, is not just entertainment; it is a set of patterns set up by a specific society that gives the members of that culture a sense of their own identity. In this course we will begin to understand how the storytelling traditions of Greece establish social order and define what it means to be truly civilized. Offered annually. GRS 212 Greek Drama and Society (LIT, W) (Cross-listed with THEA 212) In this course we will survey works by three great ancient Greek tragic playwrights: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. We will examine the structure, style and significance of the ancient plays in context, as well as modern adaptations and interpretations. Students will have an opportunity to perform a staged reading of select scenes. Offered alternate years, spring.

GRS 217 Race, Gender and Ability in the Ancient World(AV W)(Cross-listed with

HIST 217) Ancient concepts of law, freedom, and democracy shape Western values. But should Greek and Romans be role models for human rights and equality? This class examines ancient identity and citizenship as a foil for critiquing what rights people of different races, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities out to have today. Offered alternate years.

GRS 311 Art and Architecture of the Roman World (AR) (Cross-listed with ART

311 and HIST 311) This course follows the development of the forms and ideologies of Roman art from the republic to late antiquity. The issues to be discussed will include public and private and civic and religious art and architecture, urban planning, and the interaction of Roman art forms and provincial cultures in the forging of identity. Offered alternate years with GRS/ART/HIST 309.

GRS 318 Blood Rites and Mystery Cults (CHC) (Cross-listed with HIST 318 and REL

318) Ancient Roman religion was uniquely open to foreign influence while respecting its own customs. This course will examine how the Roman people demonstrated this quality as they adopted or adapted new religious ideas and traditions from the beginnings of the Roman monarchy in 753 BCE to the fifth century CE. Offered occasionally. GRS 499 Independent Study (W) A major capstone research project related to the study of classical language, culture, or literature under the close supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered as needed.

HEALTH AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Durham, Drury, Hall, Hopkins, Kerr, Remmert

Health is a continuous balancing of the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of an individual that contribute to well-being. The meaning of health to individuals and groups is shaped by societal norms and values and by the options and barriers to health within a society. Health education is a critical factor in determining one’s own future as well as an essential part of a liberal arts education. Control over health is enhanced by knowledge about how multiple factors affect health. Health can be influenced by the availability and accessibility of health care services and by the need to accept responsibility for health on individual, societal, and global levels.

Health courses are designed for University students pursuing any field of study to prepare individuals to act knowledgeably as agents of self-care, to exercise decision-making as consumers of health care, and to understand health issues affecting a global society.

A Health minor as well as a Public Health minor are also available. This minor places emphasis on the individual’s understanding of health issues and

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self-care practices and choices. This latter focus is consistent with a philosophical view of health espoused by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty. While an emphasis is placed on the individual’s personal lifestyle, a view of the importance of health at the societal level is also addressed.

Minor Sequence in Health:

This Health minor consists of a minimum of five course units, including: 1. One course unit from the following: Psychology 100, 253; Sociology 305; 2. All of the following: Health 280, 300, 330 3. At least one course unit from the following: Health 230, 297, 301, 310, 350, 351, 370, 397.

Minor Sequence in Public Health:

This interdisciplinary program will provide the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to local, state, national, and global health initiatives in a wide variety of settings. The public health program adheres to Council on Education for Public Health standards and is firmly rooted in the scientific exploration of public health. The program will combine academic offerings from courses in the areas of chemistry, environmental studies, health, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Students completing the minor will complete a total of 6 courses and will take the same 3 courses from Core Courses. Courses in the core provide foundations of public health. Courses incorporate an understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, behavioral, biological, environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities. Students will select 1 course from the category Population Health and Disease. This category focuses on concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches, and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations. The courses explore the underlying science of human health and disease including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the lifespan. Students will select 1 course from the category Public Health Environmental Issues. This category focuses on courses that provide a foundation of environmental factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities, including the roll of advocacy and justice in environmental health. Students will select 1 course from the category Public Health Engagement and Policy informed Action. This category focuses on courses that either provide a foundation to understand and leverage policy or an experiential opportunity to enact change, advocacy, and justice in public health settings. This Public Health minor consists of a minimum of six course units, including: 1. All of the following: HLTH 101, HLTH 280, SOC 305; 2. One course unit from the following: ENST 242, 270, 370; HLTH 310, 350, 351; PSYC 353; SOC 270, 370 3. Once course unit from the following: CHEM 234; ENST 234, 240, 241, 355, 367; PSYC 355; SOC 367 4. One course unit from the following: ENST 260; HLTH 397, 452; PSCI 260, 282; SOC 340 Depending on the student’s undergraduate major as well as career or graduate studies interest, and in consultation with the Public Health Director, students

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