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Fall 2013 Rapid City Courses

Rapid City Courses - Fall 2013
The University of South Dakota Division of Continuing & Distance Education


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The section number for Rapid City face-to-face courses is U920 and Rapid City DDN is U921.

ADS 116 U920
Study of Alcohol Use & Abuse Hybrid

Synonym #
79025

Credits
3

Instructor
Mary Rogers

Description
This course provides an introduction to the use, abuse and addictive nature of ethyl alcohol. Students will explore the history of alcohol use, basic knowledge of the medical effects of alcohol use and abuse, the basic premise behind the biopsychosocial model, the continuum of care and personal risk for alcohol problems.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

TBA.

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

M 7-10pm
Course Meets: 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2

Room: TBA

A&S 101 U920
Career Explorations

Synonym #
79026

Credits
1

Instructor
TBA

Description
A one-credit course designed for any student undecided about their academic major and/or career choice. The class meets twice a week for eight weeks and focuses on self-assessment exercises, class discussions, interest surveys and career research.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 7-9pm

Room: TBA

CJUS 201 U920
Introduction to Criminal Justice

Synonym #
79027

Credits
3

Instructor
Jim Castleberry

Description
Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

W 4-7pm

Room: TBA

CJUS 411 U920
Trial & Evidence

Synonym #
79028

Credits
3

Instructor
Heidi Linngren

Description
An analysis of the rules of evidence. Particular subjects include documentary evidence, hearsay evidence, confessions, admissions, judicial notice, presumptions, the nature of real and circumstantial evidence, burden of proof, province of court and jury, and witnesses. Students will participate in mock trials.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 4-7pm

Room: TBA

CJUS 419 U920
Family Violence

Synonym #
79029

Credits
3

Instructor
Peter Ragnone

Description
An exploration of the incidence, scope, and contributing factors in family violence. Various perspectives (feminist, psychological, sociological, historical, and legal) are examined. Topical issues include patriarchy, marital rape, domestic assault, and child sexual abuse. Coverage includes theories of violence, alternatives to violent interactions, and criminal justice system’s response.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

M 4-7pm

Room: TBA

CJUS 433 U920
Criminal Procedure

Synonym #
79030

Credits
3

Instructor
Jason Green

Description
Constitutional analysis of the criminal procedures, focusing primarily on the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments, respectively, the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the right to counsel. Examines the need to protect individual defendants from abuse at the hands of the state while enhancing law enforcement efficiency.

Prerequisites
N/A

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 7-10pm

Room: TBA

DCOM 734 U921
Acquired Disorders of Language & Cognition

Synonym #
80368

Credits
3

Instructor
Mandy Williams

Description
Etiology, diagnosis, and remediation for acquired disorders of language and cognition.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/13

W 5-8pm

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course

HSC 110 U920
The Interprofessional Health Team

Synonym #
80733

Credits
3

Instructor
Melissa Hendricks

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 interprofessional health team.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/13

W 4-7pm

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course

HSC 305 U920
Professional Communication & Relationship Centered Care Hybrid

Synonym #
80734

Credits
3

Instructor
Ann Mollman

Description
This course provides an opportunity to explore human relations in health care organizations. The dimensions of relationship centered care and its role in a reformed system of care are explored. Includes respectful communication essential to working as a member of the interprofessional team.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/13

T 7-10pm

Room: TBA

PHGY 220/220L U921
Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab Hybrid

Synonym #
79316
79317 Lab

Credits
4

Instructor
Gerald McGraw

Description
Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites
“C” or better in Chem

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

M 4-7pm
W 4-7pm Lab

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course

PHGY 230/230L U921
Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab Hybrid

Synonym #
79318
79319 Lab

Credits
4

Instructor
Gerald McGraw

Description
This course is a continuation of material covered in PHGY 220. Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites
PHGY 220 with “C” or better

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 4-7pm
R 4-7pm Lab

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course

SPCM 475 U921
Human Resource Training & Development

Synonym #
79865

Credits
3

Instructor
Nicole Ackman

Description
This course assists students in acquiring expertise in construction and execution of communication training and development activities for in-house trainers and independent consultants. It includes effective strategies and current trend information for human resources training and development.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 3-5:45pm

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course

SPCM 575 U921
Human Resource Training & Development

Synonym #
79867

Credits
3

Instructor
Nicole Ackman

Description
This course develops expertise in construction and execution of training and development activities relevant to communication issues for in-house trainers and independent consultants. It includes effective strategies and current information for training and development activities within organizations.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info

TBA.

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Meeting Information
8/26-12/18
100% Refund Date:
9/5/2013

T 3-5:45pm

Room: TBA

This course is a DDN course