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Interprofessional Healthcare Education These courses are limited to students in the College of Health Professions.
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CHP 540 - Diving Deep Into Diabetes
1 credit(s)
Provides an overview of the risk factors, diagnosis, progression and treatment options for diabetes. This class will also cover how diet and physical activity play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and pre-diabetes. Class participants will get exposure to motivational interviewing and how this skill can help the healthcare professional engage their patients in their diabetes self-management and help improve health outcomes. Lastly, this class will discuss how healthcare reform is changing diabetes treatment and gain a better understanding of Quality Diabetes Measures. Pass/No Pass.
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CHP 550 - Found for IP Prac, Equity, & Inclusion
1 credit(s)
Promotes the development of skills and attitudes needed to function effectively in an interprofessional healthcare community. Students will work on experiential group activities to increase their knowledge in the four core competencies of interprofessional work as outlined by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC). Competencies include: interprofessional communication, team dynamics and professionalism, roles and responsibilities, and values and ethics for interprofessional practice (https://ipecollaborative.org/). Students will incorporate understanding of the fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they can be enacted within those competencies. The course includes strategies for respectful and effective team building in a multicultural and interprofessional environment. 1 credit. Pass/No Pass
Offered: Offered in Spring
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CHP 570 - Pathology of Race & Racism in Healthcare
1 credit(s)
Introduces students to the critical analysis of race, racial stratification, and racism using social epidemiologic methods within the practice of health care and public health. This course focuses on (1) centering the lived experiences and expertise of BIPOC communities; (2) conceptualizing racism-related factors as societal/political determinants of health; and, (3) developing critical self-consciousness around one’s race-related perspectives and how they might inform practice. This course includes lectures and interactive seminars exploring race, racism, structural violence, racial identity and privilege from a systems perspective while examining how these constructs interact with health care, public health, and their professionals. Enrollment limited to CHP and COO students only.
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CHP 590 - End of Life Care
1 credit(s)
End-of-life care presents health care professionals with many ethical challenges and dilemmas. Understanding ethical theories and ethical principles can provide a foundation for decision making. The goal of this course is to provide health care professionals with the tools necessary to make ethical decisions when providing care for patients at the end of their lives. Key ethical issues related to end-of-life care including, roles and responsibilities of allied health professionals, advance directives, euthanasia, medical futility, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, pain management, grief, spiritual considerations, physiologic changes, and considerations for pediatric patients are examined. 1 credit. Pass/No Pass
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CHP 599 - Interdisciplinary Seminar in Health Care
0.5-3 credit(s)
Topics vary. See department for details.
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JAPN 101 - Intro to Japanese Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
Intensive introductory Japanese. Training in the basic patterns and structures of Japanese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills. Japanese writing of Hiragana and Katakana is introduced from the beginning to ensure the overall development of language skills. Development of cultural awareness that influences language usage.
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JAPN 102 - Intro to Japanese Language & Culture
4 credit(s)
A continuation of JAPN 101 . Intensive introductory Japanese. Training in the basic patterns and structures of Japanese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills. Japanese writing of Hiragana and Katakana is introduced from the beginning to ensure the overall development of language skills. Development of cultural awareness that influences language usage.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 101 with a minimum grade of C- or placement.
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JAPN 201 - Intermediate Japanese
4 credit(s)
Expansion of conversational and oral presentation skills. Development of reading and writing skills with a focus on essay writing. Application of cultural awareness in Japanese language learning.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 with a minimum grade of C- or placement.
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JAPN 202 - Intermediate Japanese
4 credit(s)
Expansion of conversational skills. Development of reading and writing skills in three different types of characters in Japanese; Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Application of cultural awareness through learning honorific and humble expressions.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 with a minimum grade of C- or placement.
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JAPN 221 - Kanji for Everyone
2 credit(s)
This course is designed for students who are studying Japanese, yet want to improve their skills and knowledge in using Kanji in their coursework and outside of class. The course will apply various teaching methods to make Kanji learning more approachable and interesting to learners. Students will participate in a variety of interactive activities that use Kanji. The course also adopts various approaches to Kanji: historical, linguistic,epistemological and very practical approaches.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 .
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JAPN 222 - Business Japanese
2 credit(s)
Students will visit local Japanese companies and learn about their culture and business practices. The visit is scheduled toward the end of the semester, and the students will be in direct correspondence with a company before and after the visit. The lessons before the visit focus on honorifics, necessarybusiness correspondence, manners, interview and presentation techniques. Students prepare for their company visit by researching the company they are visiting. After the visit, the students will give a presentation about the company they visited in order to share their experiences.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102
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JAPN 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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JAPN 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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JAPN 301 - Communicating in Japanese
4 credit(s)
Development of communicative competence in Japanese with emphasis on conversational skills. Reading and writing skills will also be practiced to expand vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations.
Prerequisite(s): 8 credits from 200-level JAPN courses with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent proficiency.
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JAPN 302 - Communicating in Japanese
4 credit(s)
Development of communicative competence in Japanese with emphasis on conversational skills. Reading and writing skills will also be practiced to expand vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Application of cultural awareness in various communication situations.
Prerequisite(s): 8 credits from 200-level JAPN courses with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent proficiency.
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JAPN 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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JAPN 401 - Topics in Contemporary Literature
4 credit(s)
Study of Japanese culture through selected topics in contemporary literature. Topics include various human relationships in Japan, love and death, aesthetic attitudes, attitudes toward religion. Extensive analysis of these topics by understanding Japanese cultural values, beliefs, norms and behavioral patterns. Taught in Japanese. May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (2010-17 catalogs); International Perspectives, Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
Prerequisite(s): one 300 level JAPN course with a minimum grade of C-.
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JAPN 402W - Selected Issues in Japanese Press
4 credit(s)
The course provides the opportunity to enhance Japanese reading skills and acquisition of cultural knowledge through newspaper and magazine article reading. Supplementary materials are brought in to broaden the student’s understanding of the Japanese language, people and culture. Taught in Japanese. May be repeated for credit with topic varies.
Offered: Offered intermittently.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): One 300 level JAPN course with a minimum grade of C-.
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JAPN 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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JAPN 485W - Seminar in Japanese Studies
4 credit(s)
An in-depth study of various cultural issues as reflected in the literature, art, history and politics of Japan. Topics include: survey of Japanese literature in historical context; gender and society; politics and culture. Taught in Japanese. May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspective.
Prerequisite(s): One 300 level JAPN course with a minimum grade of C-.
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JAPN 490 - Senior Capstone I
2 credit(s)
This capstone course is required of all Japanese majors. Seniors will conduct extensive projects, exploring social, cultural,linguistic or literary issues under the supervision of facultyand write their senior thesis in Japanese. Emphasis will be placed on scholarly work using both Japanese and English reference, acquisition of translation techniques and critical analysis of various written materials.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed credits), declared Japanese major, and study abroad in Japan.
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JAPN 491 - Senior Capstone II
2 credit(s)
Continuation of JAPN 490 . Seniors will finish writing a thesis following the outline and research methods proposed in JAPN 490 by applying formal Japanese writing style.
Prerequisite(s): JAPN 490 .
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JAPN 495 - Research
See department for details. Independent Study contract required.
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KINES 100 - Kinesiology: Themes
1 credit(s)
An introduction to the various sub-disciplines that make up the field of Kinesiology. Content also will include potential careers, academic advising, and exposure to locating, citing and referencing primary research literature.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 with a minimum grade of C or placement (may be taken concurrently).
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KINES 150 - Select Topics
1-4 credit(s)
Study of a particular topic in the field of Kinesiology selected by the instructor and approved by the Kinesiology Department. May or may not include lab/practical activity. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 170 - First Aid
1 credit(s)
This course provides lay responders with skills and information needed in emergency situations to help sustain life and minimize pain and consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help becomes available. More advanced than standard American Red Cross first aid/CPR class. Previously Listed As: EXMB 105 Pass/No Pass.
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KINES 171 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
2 credit(s)
Students will learn to prevent, evaluate, and care for injuries and other health concerns common to athletic participation. The basics of emergency care and preventive taping will also be addressed. Participation fee required. If a student drops or withdraws from the class after some expenses have been accrued the student will be responsible for those expenses. Previously Listed As: EXMB 205
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KINES 195 - Independent Study
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required. May be repeated for credit.
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KINES 200 - Kinesiology: Techniques
1 credit(s)
A continuation of the introduction to the field of Kinesiology, focusing on basic formal analysis and reporting techniques and skills. Students will participate in small scale experiments to measure classic phenomena to acquire datasets for the academic exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits). MATH 122 or placement (may be taken concurrently), and KINES 100 , all with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 208 - Surfology
2 credit(s)
Preparatory seminar course for a January-term travel class that will investigate the academic aspects of surfing. The winter term course will take place at Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica. During KINES208, students will read and discuss articles that expose them to the history and sociology of surfing worldwide, as well as the history and culture of Costa Rica specifically, including the impact of surf tourism on coastal Costa Rican communities. In addition, some aspects of surfing kinesiology will be reviewed, including sociology of surfing, the psychology of surfing, and optimal nutrition for surfing.
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KINES 209 - Surf Science
2 credit(s)
Travel course that is a unique opportunity for Pacific University students to learn about the academic fields related to the sport of surfing. Topics will include physical oceanography, including the formation, propagation, and breaking of waves, as well as tides and wind and the sustainability of ocean processes. In addition, research investingating the kinesiology of surfing will be reviewed, including the physiology, biomechanics and psychomotor learning process of surfing.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 208
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KINES 215 - Nutrition
4 credit(s)
Detailed study of the relationship between nutrition and total individual health across the life-span. Emphasis will be placed on the essential nutrient chemical conversions during digestion, absorption and metabolism and their contribution to optimal health. Individual nutritional analysis and a personalized diet plan will be required. Previously Listed As: EXIP 281
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KINES 216 - Hunger and the Global Environment
2 credit(s)
Provides students with an introduction to the politics, economics, and policies associated with the global crises of hunger, malnutrition, and food security. How do politics influence food production and consumption? How can a food surplus and hunger coexist? What implications do changes to the food system have on society and the environment?
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits). Recommended: KINES 215
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KINES 241 - Mental Skills Training
2 credit(s)
Provides a broad overview of the mental skills needed to improve outcomes in a variety of performance-related domains (e.g., music, sport, theater, speech and debate). Students will learn the theories behind and how to use a variety of mental skills including self-talk, imagery, concentration, goal setting, among others. The impact of mental skills usage on concepts such as arousal and anxiety regulation, intrinsic motivation, self-confidence, and performance behaviors (among others) will be explored.
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KINES 250 - Select Topics
1-4 credit(s)
Study of a particular topic in the field of Kinesiology selected by the instructor and approved by the Kinesiology Department. May or may not include lab/practical activity. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 265 - Introduction to Sport Leadership
2 credit(s)
Provides an introduction to leadership in the sports field including coaching, recreational programing and physical education. Emphasis will be placed on understanding professional expectations/regulations, ethics, preparation/training and program management.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 100 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 295 - Independent Study
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 300 - Kinesiology: Evidence
2 credit(s)
Introduces students to the primary research literature in the field of Kinesiology. Topics include procedures for locating sources of information; introduction to various research methodologies; training in the consumption of literature across multiple Kinesiology subdisciplines, understanding and analyzing results of scientific studies; training in human subject research ethics and the Institutional Review Board process; and enhancing disciplinary writing skills. Previously Listed As: EXIP 399 Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): 8 credits of upper-division KINES all with a minimum grade of C, HBIO 231 , and ENGW 180 , ENGW 181 , ENGW 182 , or ENGW 183 (may be taken concurrently).
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KINES 311 - Health Behavior Change
2 credit(s)
Examines health behavior theories and their applications to health promotion. Students will become familiar with concepts fundamental in the understanding of human health behavior in the context of current theory and recognize the role of personal, social, and environmental factors that encourage or discourage behavior. Strategies for using a theoretical foundation in planning effective health education and health promotion programs will be included.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Junior Standing (60 or more completed credits). PH 101 , KINES 200 , EXMB 200, or PSY 150 .
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KINES 312 - Exercise & Global Disease
2 credit(s)
Examines the integration of public health with kinesiology, the effects of physical activity on health, and the strategies for physical activity promotion. Students will learn of the interrelationships between various diseases and disabilities that develop with inactivity, as well as how to utilize public health practice strategies for implementation of programming related to physical activity. Topics in the course focus on evidence-based strategies, as well as on key approaches to program development, implementation, and evaluation. Previously Listed As: EXMB 371
Prerequisite(s): KINES 200 , EXMB 200, or PH 101 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 320 - Biomechanics & Lab
4 credit(s)
Study of the structure and functioning of the human body via the methods of classical mechanics. Previously Listed As: EXIP 345
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): HBIO 230 , MATH 125 , and KINES 200 or EXMB 200, all with minimum grades of C.
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KINES 325 - Physiology of Exercise & Lab
4 credit(s)
The branch of physiology that deals with function of the body during exercise and adaptations that occur in response. Knowledge and application of scientific principles are necessary to develop peak performance in athletes and maintain health and fitness in the general population - quantitatively and qualitatively improving life. Previously Listed As: EXIP 385
Prerequisite(s): KINES 200 , or EXMB 200 and HBIO 231 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 330 - Perceptual Motor Learning
4 credit(s)
Study of issues related to the understanding, teaching and learning of motor skills. Examination of factors (individual, task, environment) and interactions that influence skill acquisition and performance in daily, recreational, clinical and scientific contexts. Previously Listed As: EXIP 365
Prerequisite(s): KINES 200 or EXMB 200 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 331 - Human Motor Development
2 credit(s)
Designed to use a lecture/discussion/activity structure to study issues related to the development of human motor behavior over the lifespan. Current theory and research will be discussed related to motor and behavioral changes that are commonly experienced in humans from early childhood to late adulthood. Previously Listed As: EXMB 336
Prerequisite(s): KINES 330 or EXIP 365 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 340 - Psychosocial Factors in Kinesiology
4 credit(s)
Focuses on the social and psychological factors related to participation in sport and physical activity. Students will gain competency in theory and research through the study of such topics of personality, gender, motivation, and socioeconomic status, among others. The focus will be on the North American experience; however, examples from around the world will be used to help students gain different perspectives of the relative importance of sport in North America, the relative abundance of opportunities to participate in physical activity in North America, and the relative increase in the number of barriers to participating in physical activity across the globe. Previously Listed As: EXMB 335
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior. International & Diverse Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits). KINES 200 or EXMB 200 with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 342 - Behavioral Aspects of Injury & Rehab
2 credit(s)
Examines the relationship between a host of behavioral factors and sport injuries. This relationship will be analyzed from several angles, including predictors of injury, injury’s effect on well-being, the process of injury and rehab, among others. This course will provide frameworks for understanding the psychological and sociological factors involved in working with sport injuries.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Junior Standing or above (60 or more completed credits). PSY 150 or KINES 340 .
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KINES 350 - Select Topics
1-4 credit(s)
Study of a particular topic in the field of Kinesiology selected by the instructor and approved by the Kinesiology Department. May or may not include lab/practical activity. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 383 - Fitness Testing & Prescription
2 credit(s)
Focuses on the scientific principles, methods and materials relevant to the design and implementation of strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, power, balance and agility enhancement for adult fitness based on sound scientific principles. Previously Listed As: EXMB 313
Prerequisite(s): KINES 325 with a minimum grade of C. Recommended:KINES 320 .
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KINES 388 - Advanced Surfology
2 credit(s)
Preparatory seminar course for a January-term travel class that will investigate the academic aspects of surfing. The winter term course will take place at Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica. During KINES 388, students will read and discuss articles that expose them to the history and sociology of surfing worldwide, as well as the history and culture of Costa Rica specifically, including the impact of surf tourism on coastal Costa Rican communities. In addition, research investigating the kinesiology of surfing will be reviewed and critiqued, including sociology of surfing, the psychology of surfing, and optimal nutrition for surfing.
Prerequisite(s): HBIO 231 and one of the following: KINES 215, KINES 320, KINES 325, KINES 330, or KINES 340
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KINES 389 - Advanced Surf Science
2 credit(s)
Travel course that is a unique opportunity for Pacific University students to learn about the academic fields related to the sport of surfing. Topics will include physical oceanography, including the formation, propagation, and breaking of waves, as well as tides and wind and the sustainability of ocean processes. In addition, research investigating the kinesiology of surfing will be reviewed and critiqued, including the physiology, biomechanics, and psychomotor learning processes of surfing.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 388
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KINES 395 - Independent Study
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 400W - Advanced Kinesiology
2 credit(s)
Develops the greater knowledge dept and more sophisticated skills needed to critically analyze existing research literature and design original investigations in a sub-disciplinary area of kinesiology that matches students’ interests, backgrounds and goals. Topics will fall within the recognized expertise area of the instructor. Includes active learning components. Previously Listed As: Previously listed as EXIP 400
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 300 , and MATH 207 , MATH 307 , or SOC 301 , and 12 additional upper-division KINES credits. All with a minimum grade of C. Instructor’s Consent required.
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KINES 415 - Nutrition for Optimal Performance
2 credit(s)
Explores nutrition in the enhancement of health and fitness. Discussion includes the nutrient requirements for attainment and maintenance of health, disease prevention, and sports performance. Claims targeting the exercising population, including appropriate use of dietary supplements and popular diets, will be evaluated.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 215 .
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KINES 450 - Select Topics
1-4 credit(s)
Study of a particular topic in the field of Kinesiology selected by the instructor and approved by the Kinesiology Department. May or may not include lab/practical activity. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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KINES 473 - Adult Fitness Practicum: Boxer Boot Camp
2 credit(s)
A supervised practical experience working with adults in an exercise setting. Boxer Boot Camp is a Pacific University faculty/staff exercise program. Students contribute to individualized program design and serve as fitness leaders for participants. Previously Listed As: EXMB 413 Pass/No Pass.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): KINES 215 or EXIP 281, KINES 325 or EXIP 385, and KINES 383 or EXMB 313, all with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 475 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
Off-campus educational field experience tailored to academic/career goals, where students carefully and thoughtfully apply content from coursework to the situation in which they are engaged. Students must complete arrangements and secure all necessary confirmation an absolute minimum of 2 weeks prior to the term in which internship work will occur. Internship contract required.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credits of upper-division KINES with a minimum grade of C.
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KINES 495 - Independent Research
1-4 credit(s)
Faculty supervised, student-conducted research activities. Independent study contract required. May be repeated for credit with new/continuing projects.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s Consent.
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KINES 498 - Capstone: In Progress
0 credit(s)
This course is to be taken during any term in which a Kinesiology major is working on, but not finishing the senior capstone project.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s Consent.
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KINES 499 - Senior Capstone
2 credit(s)
This is the culmination of the Kinesiology capstone. Students are expected to complete and disseminate outcomes via poster, presentation, or manuscript by the end of the term. This course will typically be taken in the last term of attendance. Previously Listed As: EXIP 499
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s Consent required.
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MATH 122 - College Algebra
4 credit(s)
Offers students the opportunity to polish their general algebra skills in preparation for precalculus, statistics and other courses where a working knowledge of algebra without trigonometry is a prerequisite. Throughout the course, students are asked to translate information back and forth between grammatical and mathematical forms. Topics include modeling, graphing, and analysis with linear, quadratic and general polynomial expressions, solving linear, quadratic and general polynomial equations and inequalities and functions.
Corequisite(s): MATH 122L
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MATH 122L - College Algebra Lab
0 credit(s)
This course is the lab component of MATH 122 - College Algebra. Students will work on various activities related to course content in an online environment supported by their instructor and/or teaching assistants.
Corequisite(s): MATH 122
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MATH 125 - Precalculus
4 credit(s)
Most science and mathematics courses require that students be comfortable working with functions symbolically, graphically, and numerically. Precalculus offers students the background they need to pursue these courses. An integral component of the course is translating information back and forth between grammatical and mathematical forms. Concentrating on functions and their properties, the course includes the study of several classes of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The conic sections are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 with a minimum grade of C or placement.
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MATH 165 - Modern Topics in Mathematics
4 credit(s)
This course exposes students to abstraction and problem solving with mathematical constructs. Elements of descriptive and inferential statistics give students the foundation to understand visual and numerical representations of data and to make informed judgments about survey and experimental study results. Various topics chosen from among management science, finance, voting theory, game theory, symmetry, proportionality, or other modern topics offer the opportunity to see connections of mathematics to business, political science, art and other fields.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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MATH 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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MATH 206 - Computational Linear Algebra
4 credit(s)
This course is intended as an introduction to Linear Algebra with emphasis on the computational aspects of the material. Topics will include vectors, matrix algebra, determinants, solving systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, matrix factorization, eigenvalues/eigenvectors, diagonalization, and singular value decomposition. Additional topics may include principle component analysis, least squares regression, and gradient method of steepest descent. This course will include programming assignments in MATLAB, R, and/or other computer algebra systems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) or Math placement III or higher.
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MATH 207 - General Elementary Statistics
4 credit(s)
This course covers the basic theory and practice of descriptive and inferential statistics including the presentation and structure of data sets, histograms, correlation, and regression analysis. Sampling distributions, binomial, normal, and chi-square probability distributions, confidence intervals, estimation, and hypothesis testing including t-tests and analysis of variance will also be discussed. Includes an introduction to a statistical software package.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 with a minimum grade of C or placement.
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MATH 212 - Language and Logic
4 credit(s)
A survey of formal syntactic and semantic features of language, including topics such as sentential logic, predicate logic, axiomatic systems and set theory, and nonclassical extensions such as multivalued logics. Also listed as PHIL 212 .
Offered: Offered annually.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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MATH 221 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
4 credit(s)
Designed for future elementary teachers. Elements of logic, numeration, the number systems of arithmetic, elementary number theory, the algorithms of arithmetic, introductory concepts of statistics and probability.
Offered: Alternate years 2014-2015
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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MATH 223 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
4 credit(s)
Designed for future elementary teachers. Intuitive geometry in two and three dimensions, systems of measurement, estimation and approximation.
Offered: Alternate years 2015-2016
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
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MATH 226 - Calculus I
4 credit(s)
The study of functions and their rates of change. Topics include the concept of derivative as rate of change, limits and continuity, differentiation and its applications, Intermediate, Extreme and Mean Value Theorems, introduction to integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 125 with a minimum grade of C or placement.
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MATH 227 - Calculus II
4 credit(s)
Investigation of single variable integration including techniques of symbolic integration, numerical integration and error analysis, applications of integration, and improper integrals. Infinite sequences, infinite series, and Taylor series will be introduced.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C or placement
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MATH 228 - Calculus III
4 credit(s)
The study of calculus of several variables. Topics include visualization techniques, vectors and solid analytic geometry, vector arithmetic, partial differentiation and its applications, gradients, optimization techniques, iterated integrals, line integrals, divergence, curl and related theorems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 240 - Discrete Mathematics
4 credit(s)
This course introduces the fundamentals of number systems, sets, functions and relations, logic and proof, elementary combinatorics, Boolean algebra and graph theory. It plays the role of a transition course for mathematics majors, moving them from calculus to the upper division courses in mathematics, and as an important course in logic for computer science majors.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C or placement.
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MATH 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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MATH 300 - Mentoring in Mathematics
1-2 credit(s)
Math mentors will staff sections of MATH 122L, providing tutelage, recording attendance, and assisting the MATH 122 instructor with monitoring student progress and developing personalized educational interventions. Mentors meet weekly with the instructor to discuss assigned readingson pedagogy and peer mentorship, and may hold exam review sessions. Mentors do not participate in course grading. Mentors are selected by an application process. This course does not contribute to satisfying a student’s Mathematics core requirement or to the upper-division credit requirement within the mathematics major. Instructor’s Consent required. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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MATH 301 - Mathematical Modeling
4 credit(s)
A wide variety of physical and social systems can be described and analyzed using mathematics. In this course, students will learn about the mathematical modeling process through examination and analysis of frequently used models in physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences. Students will also experience generating and testing new models.
Offered: Offered alternate years
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C or placement
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MATH 306 - Linear Algebra
4 credit(s)
Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, dependence, basis, dimension, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonal matrices, curves of best fit, quadratic forms. Attention to computational, and graphical applications and argumentation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 and MATH 240 each with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 307 - Calculus-Based Statistics
4 credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to applied statistical methods used throughout the natural and social sciences. Topics include graphical analysis of data, discrete and continuous random variables, PDFs and CDFs, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, simple linear regression, and tests of statistical significance.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 226 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 311 - Ordinary Differential Equations
4 credit(s)
Topics include the theory of linear equations, investigations of non-linear equations, systems of equations, numerical methods, stability, long-term behavior and Laplace transforms. Emphasis is placed on both quantitative and qualitative descriptions of solutions and applications.
Offered: Offered alternate years 2014-2016.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 316 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics
4 credit(s)
This course covers the fundamentals of mathematical probability and statistics, including the axioms of probability, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, multivariate distributions, moment generating functions, the binomial, geometric, Poisson, normal, and exponential distributions and the Central Limit Theorem. Additional topics from statistical inference theory such as order statistics, confidence intervals, and Chi-Square tests in addition to estimation of parameters using maximum likelihood methods will also be covered as time permits.
Offered: Alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 (may be taken concurrently) and MATH 240 each with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 321 - Higher Geometry
4 credit(s)
A rigorous study of both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 326 - Introduction to Analysis
4 credit(s)
Provides a transition from calculus to real and complex analysis. Focuses on rigorous development of fundamental concepts in calculus including limits, convergence of sequences and series, compact sets, continuity, uniform continuity and differentiability of functions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 and MATH 240 each with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 360 - Special Topics in Mathematics
4 credit(s)
The topic of this course will change from year to year, and will depend on the interests and judgment of the math department faculty. Examples of topics may include the history of mathematics, dynamical systems, foundations and logic, mathematical biology, topology, graph theory, number theory, and differential geometry. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 with a minimum grade of C; additional prerequisites may apply depending on the topic.
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MATH 385W - Junior Seminar
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to help students learn how to read mathematics, to communicate it through mathematical writing and speaking, and to prepare students for careers in mathematics and related fields. Students will read and present two journal articles. Contents will further include the mathematical writing package Latex and presentation software Beamer, as well as career planning and graduate school preparation. Students will also attend mathematical colloquia and mathematics projects presented during senior project day.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits); a declared Math major or 6 credits of upper-division MATH with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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MATH 402 - Abstract Algebra
4 credit(s)
A survey of fundamental concepts in abstract algebra. Topics may include Group theory, including quotient groups, fundamental results on group homomorphisms and the study of finite groups; Ring theory, including fundamental homomorphism theorems, quotient rings and Euclidean rings, vector spaces and modules; Field theory including field extensions, Galois theory and classical results concerning constructability and solvability.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 and MATH 306 each with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 405 - Real Analysis
4 credit(s)
A rigorous treatment of the limit concept, continuity, differentiation and integration. Sequence and series convergence. Uniform and pointwise convergence of sequence and series of functions.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 326 with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 410 - Discrete Topics
4 credit(s)
This course will provide advanced study of a topic in discrete mathematics. Topics may include graph theory, combinatorics, discrete optimization, or set theory.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 227 and MATH 240 with a minimum grade of C; or take MATH 306 with a minimum grade of C; other prerequisites as required by the topic.
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MATH 411 - Partial Differential Equations
4 credit(s)
Addresses solution methods for the three basic partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat, wave and potential equations. Methods covered will include power series, Fourier series, Laplace transform methods, separation of variables, and the method of characteristics. Initial and boundary data will also be covered, as well as physical applications and numerical simulations of solutions. Special topics as time permits.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 228 and MATH 311 each with a minimum grade of C.
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MATH 412 - Complex Analysis
4 credit(s)
Complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, mapping by elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles, conformal mapping.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 228 and MATH 240 both with a minimum grade of C.
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