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Human Neurobiology
BIOS 359/700A
Biology of the human nervous system, with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system.
BIOS 700A Physiology. Lectures, discussions, and reports on topics of special interest in a particular field of biology.
Sonya Conway. BIOS 359/700A (4 credit hours)
Section YE1 (BIOS 359 Ref. #4286; BIOS 700A Ref. #4287) meets online 6/15-8/3 with 3 face-to-face meetings at NIU-Hoffman Estates, Mondays, 6/15, 7/13, 8/3, 6:30 9:15 p.m..
MAJOR DIRECTORS/HITCHCOCK FILMS
COMS 390
The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
This course will examine the life and work of the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Even though the majority of his films are thrillers, they are also highly personal films revealing many of Hitchcocks fears and emotions that he could only express through cinema. Films from his British period through his American masterpieces will be used for discussion and for understanding the work ethic of this complex artist.
390. Focus on the work of a major film director using the auteur theory. Artistry, vision, and social importance will be examined against the institutional background of film production. Repeatable up to six hours if subject is different.
Matthew Swan. COMS 390 (3 credit hours)
Section QE1 (Ref. #4412) meets at NIU-Rockford Monday-Thursday, 5/11-6/4, (Intersession) 6:30 9:15 p.m
COMMUNICATION AND GENDER
COMS 410
410. Relationships among communication, gender, and culture through a variety of theoretical and critical perspectives. Examination of research on verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication as they interact with gender in contexts such as interpersonal, organizational, political, and media.
Andrea Lewis. COMS 410 (3 credit hours)
Section DE1 (Ref. #4283) meets at NIU-Hoffman Estates Tuesday and Thursdays, 6/16-8/6, 6:30 9:15 p.m.
ADVANCED ESSAY COMPOSITION
ENGL 300A
300A. Writing expressive, persuasive, and informative essays and developing appropriate stylistic and organizational techniques. Open to both majors and non-majors.
Laura Bird. ENGL 300A (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (Ref. #4282) meets online 6/23-8/4 with 3 face-to-face meetings at Elgin Community College, Tuesdays, 6/23, 7/14, 8/4, 6:30 9:15 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE
ENGL 315
315. Representative plays. Intended to prepare the general student to read and view the plays independently. Not available for credit in the major.
Karley Adney. ENGL 315 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (Ref. #4280) meets online 6/20-8/1 with 3 face-to-face meetings at NIU-Rockford, Saturdays, 6/20, 7/11, 8/1, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon.
AMERICAN LITERATURE 1920-1960
ENGL 333
333. Includes such writers as Stevens, Eliot, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hurston, and Williams.
Mark Van Wienen. ENGL 333 (3 credit hours)
Section DE1 (Ref. #4272) meets at NIU-Hoffman Estates Monday - Thursday, (Intersession) 5/19-6/8 6:30 9:15 p.m.
LITERACY TOPICS: SCIENCE FICTION
ENGL 400
400. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
John Schaeffer. ENGL 400 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (Ref. #4289) meets online 6/20-8/1 with 3 face-to-face meetings at NIU-Naperville Saturdays 6/20, 7/11, 8/1, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon.
ENGL 424/624
TOPICS IN TECHNICAL WRITING
424. Studies in selected topics of special interest to students, teachers, and practitioners of written technical communication. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
624. Studies in selected topics of special interest to students, teachers, and practitioners of written technical communication. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours as topic changes. May not be included in a program of courses for a graduate degree in English except upon approval of the director of graduate studies in English.
Dirk Johnson. ENGL 424/624 (1 credit hour)
Section CE1 (424 Ref. #4743; 624 Ref. #4744) meets at NIU-Naperville Saturday 6/6 and 6/13 9:00 am 4:00 pm.
MAPS AND MAPPING/FUNDAMENTALS OF MAPPING
GEOG 256/654
256. Introduction to maps as models of our earth, tools of visualization, and forms of graphic communication. Use of satellite and aerial imagery, land surveying, and geographic information systems in map production. Thematic maps and how they are used. Map design for informational and persuasive purposes.
654. For graduate students with little formal background in mapping. Maps as models, tools of visualization, and forms of graphic communication. Processes of map production, including imagery and surveying. Principles of map design.
Paul Sill. GEOG 256 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (GEOG 256 Ref. #4290; GEOG 654 Ref #4693) meets online 6/17-8/5 with a mandatory face-to-face meeting at NIU-Hoffman Estates on Wednesday 6/17, 6:30 9:15 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO GIS / FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
GEOG 359/GEOG 655
359. Study of the fundamental principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis on the development of these systems, their components and their integration into mainstream geography.
655. For graduate students with little formal background in GIS or computer mapping. Principles, components, and uses of geographic information systems.
Phil Young. GEOG 359 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (GEOG 359 Ref. #4277; GEOG 655 Ref. #4279) meets online 6/17 8/5 with a mandatory face-to-face meeting at Elgin Community College on Wednesday 6/17, 6:30-9:15 p.m.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOG 459/GEOG 559
459. Study of the conceptual framework and development of geographic information systems. Emphasis on the actual application of a GIS to spatial analysis.
559. Study of the conceptual framework and development of geographic information systems. Emphasis on the actual application of a GIS to spatial analysis.
Richard Greene. GEOG 459 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (GEOG 459 Ref. #4363; GEOG 559 Ref. #4762) meets online 6/15-8/4 with a mandatory face-to-face meeting at NIU-Naperville on Monday, 6/15, 6:30 9:15 pm.
WORKSHOP IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOG 468
468. Problems and techniques of GIS prototype development. Emphasis on GIS development and spatial database management for public sector applications such as land parcel mapping, emergency services, facilities management, and homeland security. The processes of design and production, editing and quality control, and final implementation of an operational product are stressed through applied projects. PRQ: GEOG 359 and consent of department.
Phil Young. GEOG 468 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (Ref. #4361) meets online 6/18 8/5 with mandatory face-to-face meeting at NIU-Rockford on Thursday 6/18, 6:30-9:15 p.m.
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SINCE 1865
HIST 271
271. Survey emphasizing the heritage, culture, and historical role of African-Americans and the problems of race relations in our national life since 1865.
Gwen Jordan. HIST 271 (3 credit hours)
Section DE1 (Ref. # 4768) meets at NIU-Hoffman Estates, Monday and Wednesdays 6/17-8/5, 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.
FILM AND HISTORY
HIST 390
390. Historical analysis of film as evidence and representation. Examination of documentary, propaganda, historical, and fictional feature films across cultures, to explore how films recreate history for public consumption, the value and implications of film representation for national histories, and recent debates about both the validity of film as public history and the impact of film on historical writing.
Brian Sandberg. HIST 390 (3 credit hours)
Section CE1 (Ref. # 4823) meets at IIT Rice-Wheaton, Monday - Thursdays 7/13-8/6, 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.
INTERNSHIP
ILAS 390
ILAS 390. Internship. Work as an intern in an off-campus agency in activities related to one of the majors in the college. Reading and paper preparation under the supervision of a faculty member in the college. May be repeated once. S/U grading.
Judy Santacaterina. ILAS 390 (3 credit hours)
Section PCE1 meets NIU-Naperville. Phone 753-7961 for permit information.
CLASSICAL ETHICAL THEORIES
PHIL 331
331. Examination of the major theories of morality. Analysis of the ethical theories of such philosophers as Plato, Hume, and Kant, and such ethical positions as hedonism, stoicism, and utilitarianism.
Sharon Sytsma. PHIL 331 (3 credit hours)
Section DE1 (Ref. # 4831) meets at NIU-Hoffman Estates, Monday -Thursday 6/15-7/10, 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.
GLOBAL TERRORISM
POLS 386
386. Examines competing answers to basic questions about terrorism including: what is terrorism; why is terrorism increasing; what causes terrorism; and what can be done to diminish the incidences and destructiveness of terrorism? PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Delemere Berna. POLS 386 (3 credit hours) Call 815-753-5200 for a permit number.
Section PQE1 (Ref. #4281) meets at NIU-Rockford Monday and Wednesday, 6/16-8/3, 6:30 9:15 p.m.
TOPICS IN LAW AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS
POLS 414
414. Examination and analysis of the enduring questions of importance for the legal system. Problems illustrating the intersection of law, morality, and politics are set in the context of contemporary issues. Specific focus of the course changes each semester. May be repeated once as topic changes.
Artemus Ward. POLS 414 (3 credit hours) Call 815-753-5200 for a permit number.
Section PYE1 (Ref. #4767) meets online with field trips to Chicago 5/16 -6/20.
THE SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
SOCI 357
357. Introduction to the current body of theory and research on gender from a critical social science perspective. Evaluates differences between biological maleness and femaleness and the social construction of contemporary gender identity. Emphasis on everyday processes of gender, including experiences of diverse populations across a range of social institutions.
Kristen Myers. SOCI 357 (3 credit hours)
Section PDE1 (Ref. #4274) meets at Elgin Community College on Monday - Thursday, 5/18 6/11 (Intersession) 6:30 9:15 p.m.
PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
SOCI 386/781
386. Examination of the contemporary and historical forms of peace and social justice from the sociological perspective. Analysis of the nature, origins, and types of social conflict and violence/ranging from the interpersonal to the international. Examination of the social and cultural sources of war and peace, the process and conditions for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, peacemaking as a form of everyday life, and social justice as the foundation for a peaceful society.
PRQ: SOCI 170 or SOCI 250 or SOCI 260 or SOCI 270, or consent of department.
James Thomas. SOCI 386 (3 credit hours)
Section YE1 (386 Ref. #4273; 781 Ref. #4832) meets online 5/16 6/6 with mandatory face-to-face meeting at NIU-Hoffman Estates on Saturday 5/16, (Intersession) 2:00-5:00 p.m.
PROSEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGYY
SOCI 495
According to a recent Parade Magazine article America Imprisons 756 inmates per 100,000 residents, a rate nearly five times the world average. About one in thirty-one adults in this country is in jail or on supervised release. Either we are the most evil people in the world or we are doing something very wrong.
This course will examine theories and best practice strategies used to address reducing the prison population, reduce recidivism, and improve community re-entry and to reduce the number of individuals entering prison.
495. Selected topics from major fields of sociology such as social psychology, social organization, social disorganization, comparative analysis, theory, methods of research, health and aging, and criminology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as the topic changes. PRQ: Consent of department.
John King. SOCI 495 (3 credit hours)
Section PCE1 (Ref. #4271) meets at NIU-Naperville Tuesday-Thursday, 6:30 9:15 pm and Saturday 9:00-4:00 5/12 5/30, (Intersession).
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WOMEN'S STUDIES
WOMS 430
Special Topics in Womens Studies
WOMS 430
430. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes. PRQ: Junior or senior standing or consent of director.
Rebekah Kohli. WOMS 430 (3 credit hours)
Section PYE1 (Ref. #4284) meets at NIU-Naperville Tuesday and Thursday, 6/16 8/6, 6:30 9:15 pm.