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Online courses are designed for distance learning and use the Internet for delivery.  Courses are listed on this page alphabetically by course prefix.  Please Note: Once the semester has begun, please reference the syllabus posted directly in your D2L course for the most up to date version/revisions. The section numbers for online courses are U820T, U821T, U822T, U823T, U824T, U825T, U826T, U827T, U829T.


HLTH 103 U821T
Personal Health

Synonym #
78516

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Robin Ammon

Description
The dynamics of health in modern life in a rapidly changing world; modern concepts of health, disease, and longevity; current medical findings relative to emotional health, human sexuality, family planning, disease control, environmental health, and quackery are included.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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HLTH 300 U820T
Foundations of Health Education

Synonym #
78518

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Dan Fitzsimmons

Description
A comprehensive study of the historical, educational, social, and political foundations of health education, the roles and responsibilities of the health education specialist, professional associations and career opportunities in health education.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HLTH 422 U820T
Nutrition

Synonym #
78519
78521
78523

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Pao Ying Hsiao

Description
This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education.

Crosslisted with HLTH 522

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HLTH 522 U820T
Nutrition

Synonym #
78520
78522
78524

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Pao Ying Hsiao

Description
This course will address concepts and skills related to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives and strategies by health-education specialists in school, community, worksite, and medical care settings. The course will emphasize health education theories, models, and resources for nutrition education as a part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions.

Crosslisted with HLTH 422

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSAD 325 U820T
Gerontology & Long Term Care

Synonym #
78529

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Jen Porter

Description
Gerontology and Long Term Care is designed to provide the student with information regarding fundamental management principles and special concerns and problems of long term care and, in addition, to practice the application of this knowledge through the use of case studies and assignments.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSAD 411 U820T
Financial Management of Long-Term Care

Synonym #
78530

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Brian Hensel

Description
This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.

Crosslisted with HSAD 511

Prerequisites
HSAD 305

Book Info
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HSAD 425 U820T
Health Services Administration & Policy

Synonym #
86103

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Greg Carolson

Description
Health Services Administration and Policy presents the formation and operation of public health care policies. This course emphasizes the relationship and impact of policy making to health care organizations and their services. Tactical issues of health services operations with a focus on achieving quality health care will be discussed.

Prerequisites
HSAD 305

Book Info
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HSAD 511 U820T
Financial Management of Long-Term Care

Synonym #
78531

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Brian Hensel

Description
This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.

Crosslisted with HSAD 411

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSAD 710 U820T
Advanced Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

Synonym #
78532

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Brian Hensel

Description
Advanced Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations addresses the theories and practices required to develop business plans for hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and other providers. This course explores marketing implementation, including the identification of specific health care products and service lines. Emphasis is placed on the financial performance of business strategies. Case studies are used.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSAD 740 U820T
Advanced Health Care Systems

Synonym #
78534

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Katherine Haberling

Description
Advanced Health Care Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the history and organization of health care delivery. This course focuses on a comparative examination of the evolution of health care systems throughout the world, with an emphasis on health care in the U. S. and includes role analysis of consumers, institutions, labor, and government.

Prerequisites
N/A

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HSC 110 U820T
The Interprofessional Health Team

Synonym #
78535

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
The course provides an introduction to a wide variety of specialty areas in the health sciences professions. Service learning and other forms of experiential learning present the opportunity to function in a beginning role as a member of an interdisciplinary health team.

Prerequisites
N/A

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HSC 305 U820T
Human Relations

Synonym #
78537

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
This course provides an opportunity to explore human relations in health care organizations. The dimensions of relationship centered care and their role in a reformed system of care are explored. The development of interpersonal skills and relationships are emphasized. Communication and respectful interaction among people are presented as the foundation of any therapeutic or healing activity. Healthcare language and medical terminology essential to working as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team are integral to the course.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSC 350 U820T
Principles of Health Care

Synonym #
78538

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
The course focuses on professional attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in health care. Compassion, accountability, ethics, integrity and medical law are addressed. Roles of the professional, including civic engagement, stewardship, leadership and responsibility to the health of the community are explored.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSC 360 U820T
Technology in Care Delivery

Synonym #
78539

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
This course focuses on the technologies essential to health care delivery. Technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision support, integrated networking, distributed computing technologies, and telemedicine applications are explored.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSC 385 U820T
Healthcare Field Experience

Synonym #
80607

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
This course summarizes and synthesizes the clinical practicum and theory component of the major courses. Students will be assigned practical experiences with professionals in their field of interest. Reflection is an essential component, occurring through interaction with other students and through oral and/or written presentations. The Health Sciences Major portfolio is finalized, including a personal assessment of competencies achievement.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSC 440 U820T
Major Issues in Health & Human Services

Synonym #
85627

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
Examines the major issues which influence health and human services and their delivery. The healthcare needs of a diverse and multicultural population and healthcare disparities and strategies to address these needs are explored. Includes special populations service provision, advocacy, patient/client-centered care, psycho-social aspects of disease and wellness, health promotion and education, quality and cost controls, and interprofessional team approaches to service delivery.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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HSC 460 U820T
Leading Change

Synonym #
78540

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
TBA

Description
Classroom and self-directed learning activities foster the development of core knowledge, skills and values that support the development of leadership skills. Entrepreneurial thinking is explored. The course provides an introduction to the basics of developing a health business plan.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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INED 411 U820T
South Dakota Indian Studies

Synonym #
78542

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Gary Cheeseman

Description
A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota speaking people. Current cultural issues are presented including values, family structures, traditional religion, fine arts, legends, economics, governmental policies, treaties, acts and related areas. Focuses on teaching methods, content and materials to equip students to teach bi-culturally.

Crosslisted with INED 511

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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INED 511 U820T
South Dakota Indian Studies

Synonym #
78543

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Gary Cheeseman

Description
An introduction to the historical and contemporary life of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux Tribes). The following conceptual areas are addressed throughout the course: Indian values, family structures, traditional religion; Indian fine arts; legends; economics; governmental policies, treaties, and acts and related areas. The course focuses on teaching methods, context, and materials to equip students to teach biculturally.

Crosslisted with INED 411

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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KSS 240 U820T
Organization & Administration of KSS

Synonym #
78546

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Dan Fitzsimmons

Description
This course investigates the concepts and strategies required to successfully manage exercise science and sport organizations. A case study approach will be utilized to provide the students with practical examples on a range of topics involving operational analysis, human resource management, affirmative action policies as well as effective hiring practices.

Prerequisites
N/A

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KSS 244 U820T
American Sport in the 21st Century

Synonym #
78547

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Randy Nichols

Description
This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the internal and external factors that shape sport in American culture. This course will analyze how sport mirrors societal changes and how sociological phenomena affect participation and behavior.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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KSS 784 U820T
Sport Budgeting & Finance

 

Synonym #
85964

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Robin Ammon

Description
This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial management principles used in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on financial budgeting and analysis as well as sources of revenue for sport organizations. The students will receive an in-depth exposure to more recent innovations related to licensing sport products, and corporate sponsorships along with conventional income sources such as tax support, municipal and corporate bonds, ticket sales, and concessions and fundraising.

 

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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KSS 786 U820T
Strategic Sport Communications

 

Synonym #
85964

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Bryon Bracey

Description
This course examines the various channels for communication within the sport industry. The primary focus will be an analysis of the ways in which sport organizations communicate directly with their target markets as well as in-depth discussion of the mediated devices used to consume sporting products.

 

Prerequisites
N/A

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KSS 790 U820T
Seminar

 

Synonym #
85965

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Bryon Bracey

Description
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.

 

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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LDR 501 U820T
Advanced Leadership Theory & Practice

Synonym #
78548
78549

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Jackie Faulhaber

Description
Review of contemporary theories of leadership, motivation, power, influence, and change with a focus on helping students recognize, articulate, and practice their own personal perspective of leadership. Different leadership perspectives will be identified, examined and critiqued to help students better ground their leadership actives. Case studies, class discussion, presentations, and small-group activities are a basic part of the course delivery.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MATH 095 U820T
Pre-College Algebra

Synonym #
78599

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Jamie Schaeffer

Description
This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics include basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Note: This is a remedial level course. No credit for MATH 095 will be granted for graduation.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
MyMathLab ISBN 032119991X (Includes an e-book)

Optional text: Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 4/E Blitzer 4th Edition (2013) Pearson Publisher ISBN 0321758943 (or 9780321758941) (Text alone) Or ISBN 0321729382 (or 9780321729385) (Text and MyMathLab bundle for students who want both).

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MATH 102 U820T/U821T
College Algebra

Synonym #
79217
79218

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Shannon Kortan

Description
Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers

Prerequisites
MATH 101 or appropriate mathematics placement

Book Info
MyMathLab ISBN 032119991X (Includes an e-book)

Optional text: College Algebra, 6/E**New Edition** Blitzer 6th Edition Prentice Hall Publisher ISBN 0321782283 (or 9780321782281) (Text alone) OrISBN 0321900502 (or 9780321900500) (Text and MyMathLab bundle for students who want both).

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MFL 492 U820T
Western African Folklore

Synonym #
78607

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Moussa Fall

Description
TBA.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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MICR 230 U820T
Basic Microbiology

Synonym #
78609

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Tony Slieman

Description
A survey course in Microbiology designed for nursing and dental hygiene majors.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MICR 230 U821T
Basic Microbiology

Synonym #
78611

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Gerald McGraw

Description
A survey course in Microbiology designed for nursing and dental hygiene majors.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MICR 232 U820T
Basic Microbiology Lab

Synonym #
78615
78618
78619

Credits
1

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Tony Slieman

Description
The accompanying laboratory experience for MICR 230 (Basic Microbiology).

Prerequisites
MICR 230 (current or previous enrollment)

Book Info
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MLED 460 U820T
Middle Level Reading Methods

Synonym #
78621

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Susan Gapp

Description
Emphasis on special reading needs at junior high/middle level grades. Focus on developing comprehensive skills.

Crosslisted with MLED 560

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MLED 560 U820T
Middle Level Reading Methods

Synonym #
78623

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Susan Gapp

Description
Advanced study of the major components of reading; elements of a balanced, integrated, and comprehensive literacy curriculum including on line and offline materials, instructional practices and strategies for a diverse population focusing on a literate environment at the middle school level.

Crosslisted with MLED 460

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MLED 731 U820T
Middle Level Education Curriculum

Synonym #
78624

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Trudi Nelson

Description
The history, philosophy, organization, instruction and curriculum of middle level education.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MSAS 763 U820T
Professional Writing for Administration

Synonym #
78625

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Lynita Newswander

Description
Elements of effective administrative writing, research and technical writing, decision memoranda, grant writing, request for proposals, and annual reports.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MSAS 763 U821T
Professional Writing for Administration

Synonym #
78627

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Malene Little

Description
Elements of effective administrative writing, research and technical writing, decision memoranda, grant writing, request for proposals, and annual reports.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MSAS 786 U820T
MSAS Capstone

Synonym #
78450

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Jackie Faulhaber

Description
Application of various research methodologies to problems in administrative practice; use of analytical techniques and statistical methods to identify solutions to problems in organizational settings.

Crosslisted with EMPA 786

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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MUS 100 U820T
Music Appreciation: Jazz

Synonym #
78716

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Eric Mosterd

Description
Non-technical discussion designed to increase the enjoyment and appreciation of music. It fulfills the music requirement in the general education program. Specifically, Jazz Appreciation is designed for the non-music major as a general cultural course to increase knowledge and discrimination of Jazz. It is a comprehensive overview of the origins of Jazz up to modern trends.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
No Text Required.

Optional Materials:
Harker, Brian. Jazz: An American Journey. First Edition. New York: Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN: 013098261X or ISBN 9780130982612.

Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology. (Six CD set released by Smithsonian Folkways) [UPC: 093074082027].

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MUS 100 U821T
Music Appreciation: Rock & Roll

Synonym #
79863

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Dave Moskowitz

Description
This course is designed for the non-music major as a general cultural course to increase knowledge and discrimination of music. It is a comprehensive survey of popular music in the United States from the early 20th century to the present. In addition to the material presented in the lecture and the textbook, all students will be required to engage in listening on the course's Desire2Learn site.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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MUS 765 U820T
Supervision & Administration of Music Educaiton

Synonym #
78720

Credits
2

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Darlene Fett

Description
A study of the organization, curriculum and scheduling of music in the elementary, junior, and senior high school.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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NATV 110 U820T
The Native Studies Discipline

Synonym #
78721

Credits
3

Dates
8/26-12/18
100% refund date:
9/5/13

Instructor
Elizabeth Castle

Description
This course formally introduces Native Studies as a discipline or field of study. The course examines the historical development of the discipline, including its theoretical frameworks and intellectual foundation, basic disciplinary concepts, research foci, criticism of the discipline, and the discipline’s future development within and without the academy.

Prerequisites
N/A

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