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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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.