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GEO 5920G - Short courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
(offered as needed)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
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GEOG 1000 PS - Natural Environments of the Earth Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk]
A study of the interrelated systems that constitute the earth’s surface environment, e.g., landforms, weather, climate, natural vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and their integrated patterns of world distribution.
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GEOG 1001 - Natural Environments Field Studies Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This introductory level field studies course investigates natural environmental phenomena including weather, climate, natural vegetation, landforms, hydrology, soils and human impacts on the environment. While exploring local natural environments from a geographic perspective, understanding of principles of physical geography is enhanced through direct observation in the field and through the measurement of phenomena noted above. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or current enrollment in: GEOG 1000 Natural Environments of the Earth.
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GEOG 1002 - Map Reading and Land Navigation Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
Orienteering and the use of maps, compasses, global positioning systems (GPS), and other navigational aids. Lecture and field work prepares course participants to apply navigational knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Weekly two-hour lab sessions for ten weeks.
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GEOG 1300 SS/DV - Places and Peoples of the World Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk]
The study of different places, countries, and regions of the world. Addresses topics relating to natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in subjects related to culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current social conditions within the world’s major culture realms are analyzed and compared.
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GEOG 1500 PS - The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course examines the science behind global warming, providing an understanding of the basic physical, chemical, biological and geographical principles that explain the workings of Earth’s climate system and the human influence upon it. The course also considers the feasibility and societal impacts of possible solutions to human-induced global warming. Finally, examination of the scientific process is a central part of the course, as students learn to separate truth from fiction in the arguments about whether or not global warming is a real problem, and if so, what should be done about it.
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GEOG 1520 SS/DV - Geography of the United States and Canada Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Addresses topics relating to the area’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in such subjects as culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Present social and cultural conditions within the United States and Canada are analyzed and compared.
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GEOG 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
(Offered as needed)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
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GEOG 2950 - Elementary Regional Field Studies Credits: (1-3)
The study of specific geographic regions, utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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GEOG 3050 - Weather and Climate Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] or
Spring [Full Sem]
The advanced study of the processes that produce global climate patterns; analysis of the prospects and possible repercussions of global climate change; and an examination of climatic anomalies such as El Niño, hurricanes, tornadoes and other unusual phenomena. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 , or GEO 1130 , or the equivalent.
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GEOG 3060 - World Environmental Issues Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] or
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of global and local environmental issues such as changing air and water quality, food production, waste management, and other topics. The course identifies strategies for creating healthier and more sustainable ways of living within our natural and built environments. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 , or BTNY 1403 , or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 3070 - Wetland Environments Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Analysis of physical properties, values, economic, and legal issues associated with wetland environments. Since wetlands in different places have many different attributes, a detailed examination is made of wetland environments in different parts of the United States.
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GEOG 3080 - Arid Lands Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Presents a general overview of the characteristics and variant topography, geography, and climatic conditions of the Earth’s arid lands. Examines the spatial location of arid regions and their climatic controlling factors. Weather patterns, hydrology, and eolian processes will be discussed along with sediment transportation and deposition of arid environments. The course will also review dune types and formation along with soils of arid zones. The course concludes with a discussion on the desertification and the impact of human intervention in the misuse of arid lands, while discussing preservation versus reclamation of these regions. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 , or GEO 1060 , or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 3081 - History of Geographic Thought Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(alternate years)
A study of the development of the science of geography, giving attention to its changes in emphasis and philosophy. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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GEOG 3090 - Arctic and Alpine Environments Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An examination of the physical environments of high altitude and high latitude places, the ways in which humans interact with these environments, and their broader roles within the large Earth systems. Topics will include causes and consequences of avalanches, climatic characteristics of the Arctic, glacier behavior, sea ice, and the responses of human physiology to high altitudes. Prerequisite: GEOG 1000 , or GEO 1060 , or the equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 3210 - Urban Geography Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The study of cities as elements of the landscape, their distribution, location, and structure, as related to their physical setting, economic function, and cultural inheritance.
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GEOG 3300 - Historical Geography of the United States Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A geographic analysis of America’s past featuring an examination of cultural development in different parts of the United States and how this has produced many distinct regional landscapes throughout the country.
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GEOG 3360 - Economic Geography Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] or
Spring [Full Sem]
The spatial structure of the world’s resources, production, commerce, and economic problems.
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GEOG 3390 - Aerial Photo Interpretation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
The use of aerial photos to interpret geographic phenomena. One lecture and two 3-hour labs a week.
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GEOG 3450 - Introduction to Cartography and GIS Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to map making, to include the history of cartography, the development of map components with emphasis on map projections, grid systems, scale, direction, and symbol design. Particular attention will be paid to the creation of maps using both manual and digital (computer and computer-assisted) techniques. The course also will deal with map reading skills for spatial analysis, orientation, and land navigation. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week.
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GEOG 3460 - Advanced Cartography and GIS Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The advanced study of maps and their role in portraying geographic data. Emphasis will be placed on various digital (computer and computer-aided) mapping techniques that categorize geographic data and illustrate this information in map form. The course will also examine cartographic visualization, databases, and production. One lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: GEOG 3450 or permission of instructor.
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GEOG 3500 - Geography of Utah Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the physical environment and activities of man in Utah.
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GEOG 3540 - Geography of Latin America Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Addresses topics relating to Latin America’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current issues relating to culture and society in Latin America are analyzed within the context of its colonial inheritance and its future prospects.
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GEOG 3590 - Geography of Europe Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Addresses topics relating to Europe’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, wealth, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current issues and social conditions within Europe and its major subdivisions are discussed and analyzed.
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GEOG 3600 - Quantitative Methods in Geography Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The gathering and analysis of spatial data. Hypothesis testing and the use of selected computer statistical packages. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy (MATH 1040 recommended, but not required).
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GEOG 3620 - Geography of Russia and the Former USSR Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(alternate years)
Addresses topics relating to Russia’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender and age structure, class structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current social and economic conditions in Russia and its Near Abroad are analyzed within the context of the breakup of the former Soviet Union.
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GEOG 3640 - Geography of Asia Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Addresses topics relating to Asia’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current societies in Asia are analyzed with special attention given to their colonial inheritance and future prospects.
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GEOG 3660 - Geography of China and Japan Credits: (3)
Covers subjects dealing with the area’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, social structure, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current topics relating to social conditions within China and Japan are analyzed and compared.
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GEOG 3740 - Geography of Africa Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The study of Africa’s natural environment, ethnic diversity, and regional differences in culture, gender, age, class, societal structure, wealth, spatial organization, and economic activities. Current socio-economic conditions in Africa are analyzed within the context of its colonial inheritance and its future outlook.
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GEOG 3780 - Geographic Area Studies Credits: (1-3)
Surveys different geographic areas and regions of the world. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a descriptive title and the credit authorized, which will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated for credit when a different title is used.
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GEOG 4410 - Sustainable Land Use Planning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A study of the status and tools of planning, planning office organization, the federal and state role in planning, and problems in planning. The course emphasizes concepts of sustainable land use planning such as resource conservation, air and water quality improvement, agricultural land preservation, transit oriented development, and alternatives to suburban sprawl.
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GEOG 4420 - Advanced Urban and Regional Planning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the enabling legislation for planning, zoning laws and ordinances, rezoning and review processes, zoning problems, and the ramifications of urban growth. The preparation, financing, citizen participation and evaluation of land use pertaining to general plans. Class groups will prepare, critique, and present a draft urban general plan. Prerequisite: GEOG 4410 .
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GEOG 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. Instructor approval required before registering for this course.
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GEOG 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. Instructor approval required before registering for this course.
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GEOG 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
(Offered as needed)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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GEOG 4950 - Advanced Regional Field Studies Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. May be repeated 11 times up to 12 credit hours.
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GEOG 4990 - Research Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisite: GEOG 3600 and senior standing.
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GEOG 5030 - Geography for Teachers Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(Offered as needed)
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Undergraduate.
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GEOG 5030G - Geography for Teachers Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
(offered as needed)
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Graduate.
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GERT 1010 SS - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological, and social dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. Emphasis is placed on methods of gathering knowledge, the current knowledge base, and strategies for adaptation in the later stages of life cycle.
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GERT 2220 - Introduction to Social Gerontology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, social theoretical perspectives, psychological effects of aging, aging and the economy, and government and the politics of aging.
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GERT 2900 - Current Topics on Aging Credits: (2-4)
A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with authorized credit. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credits.
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GERT 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credits.
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GERT 3000 - Death and Dying Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with SW 3000 .
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GERT 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Cross-listed with SW 3120 .
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GERT 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Cross-listed with SW 3320 .
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GERT 3400 - Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Focus on acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and conducting social and behavioral scientific research, utilizing single system design that includes visual and statistical assessment. The course will include both qualitative methodologies (evaluative research, historical methods, case studies, field research, ethnography studies, and grounded theory) and quantitative methodologies (experimental and survey with a special emphasis on survey). Prerequisite: It is recommended to take a Statistics course before Research.
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GERT 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW 1010 or GERT 1010 . (SW 3500 /GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice).
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GERT 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [Online]
Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with SW 3600 .
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GERT 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with SW 4220 .
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GERT 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/Planning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with SW 4650 .
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GERT 4830 - Readings and/or Projects Credits: (2-4)
Individual readings and/or projects for the senior Gerontology major (with the approval of the instructor). May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credits.
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GERT 4860 - Introductory Field Practicum Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Introductory experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisite: GERT 1010 , GERT 3320 and GERT 3500 ; must be a declared minor. Offered on demand.
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GERT 4861 - Advanced Field Practicum Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Advanced experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisite: GERT 3400 , GERT 3500 , GERT 4860 , and must be a declared major or minor.
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GERT 4862 - Specialized Field Practicum Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Specialized experience in the world of work in a gerontology setting whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences (90 hours at approved agency). Prerequisite: GERT 3600 , GERT 4861 , and must be a declared major or minor.
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GERT 4900 - Current Topics on Aging Credits: (2-4)
An in-depth study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with authorized credit. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credits.
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GERT 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credits.
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GERT 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Preparation and discussion of gerontology concepts and topics. Information and techniques for obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: GERT 1010 , GERT 3320 , GERT 3400 , GERT 3500 and GERT 3600 . Offered on demand.
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HAS 3000 - The Health Care System Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
A study of the U.S. healthcare system to help students understand the critical issues facing healthcare in its ever-changing environment and to gain a sense of the complex multidimensional nature of healthcare delivery in the United States.
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HAS 3010 - Professionalism in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course explores a variety of topics to develop a stronger sense of professionalism for healthcare managers. Topics include business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally.
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HAS 3020 - Health Care Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
This course outlines the application of marketing principles to health care organizations and the public health arena. Students will apply those principles in the development of a marketing plan.
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HAS 3150 - Community Health Agencies and Services Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agencies regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities.
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HAS 3190 - Cultural Diversity in Patient Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
This course is an introduction to patient or client education skills and theory. It also focuses on health traditions of culturally diverse clients and how those traditions must be considered during effective patient education. In particular, the course will move from the general health traditions of world populations and religions, to the more specific behaviors and expectations of U.S. populations. Gender, age, and class will all be considered in the studies.
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HAS 3230 - Health Communication Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A broad examination of communication theory, application, and research in health care delivery and management. Examines many different levels and channels of communication including the development and application of interpersonal communication, small group communication and teamwork, organizational communication, communication ethics, leadership, and motivation skills in dealing with health care providers, staff, and consumers in a variety of health care environments. Cross-listed with COMM 3230 .
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HAS 3240 - Human Resource Development in Health Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of human resource principles and practices in Health Care facilities. The general topics include: job analysis and work flows, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, discipline, legal environment, unions, safety and health. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 3260 - Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
Basic theories and concepts of management. Emphasis is on individual and group behavior, interpersonal skills, decision making, leadership theory, planned change, motivation, teamwork, organizational design and culture within the context of the health care organization. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 3700 - Public Health Finance Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Finance in the public sector is fundamentally different from business or corporate finance. This course will provide an overview of finance as directly related to public health. Basic concepts of government accounting and budgeting will be presented. The financial aspects of Medicare and Medicaid along with grant funding and funding agencies will be discussed. Students will leave the course with the ability to formulate a public health program budget as well as the background knowledge necessary to understand the financial operations of local and state departments of health.
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HAS 3750 - Health Care Financial Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course is designed to build upon the concepts introduced in basic accounting courses and develop proficiency in applying administrative financial techniques in health care decision making. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 , ACTG 2010 , Quantitative Literacy, HIM 3200 .
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HAS 4160 - Medical Practice Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Covers the fundamentals of group practice and ambulatory care management. Includes leadership, planning, marketing, IT, business operations, physician/hospital relationships, and basic principles of management applied to the out-patient setting. This is an elective course for HAS students. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4320 - Health Care Economics and Policy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Discussion and analysis of the economic models controlling healthcare markets with subsequent investigation of the complex federal, state, and local policies and policymaking processes which result from those models in U.S. healthcare systems. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 and ECON 1010 or ECON 2010 .
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HAS 4400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Review of legal responsibilities of physicians, other healthcare workers, and healthcare institutions and means by which health-related laws and regulations are developed and implemented. Issues involved in healthcare professional ethics are discussed and evaluated. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4410 - Clinical Instructional Design and Evaluation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the preparation, planning and evaluation of instruction. The Philosophy, theory, and effective methods and techniques of teaching the adult learner.
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HAS 4420 - Clinical Instructional Skills Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Online]
Designed to provide individuals with skills necessary for the implementation of instruction. Presentation practice is provided with peer evaluation and feedback.
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HAS 4500 - Grant Writing Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
This course is an introduction to the art of grant writing. The general elements of a grant will be outlined and explored. Students will learn about what makes a grant proposal successful. Grant writing and evaluation skills will be developed, demonstrated, and exercised.
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HAS 4520 - Long-Term Care Administration Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Application of health administration core curriculum to specific practice issues in the long-term care setting. Setting-specific organization structures, relationships with healthcare providers, services offered, financial management issues, and regulatory issues are investigated. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 and HAS 4400 .
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HAS 4525 - Health Facility Operations Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [2nd Blk]
A review of long-term care facility operations utilizing computer-based simulations. Teams of students make operational decisions utilizing financial statements, census reports, staffing schedules and other relevant factors. Prepares students for specific types of situations and questions encountered on the long-term care administrator licensing examination. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 and HAS 4520 .
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HAS 4620 - International Health and Health Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course is designed to explore health and health care systems in countries other than the United States. Emphasis will be directed toward illnesses and treatments, health promotion, environmental and economic issues, governmental infrastructures that support health, and cultural considerations. The course will be targeted to the professional interested in international health information and experiences.
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HAS 4700 - Public Health Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The Public Health Capstone will provide students in the Public Health program a comprehensive review culminating in an applied project. Public Health concepts including epidemiology, population health, finance, behavior change, communications and marketing among others will be brought together demonstrating their application in real world public health situations. A final project will be used to demonstrate the students understanding of general public health concepts and their applications.
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HAS 4740 - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Spring [1st Blk]
A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4741 - Senior Seminar Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Full [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis, competency assessment, interaction with current practitioners, individual and team projects. Students will be provided with resources to assess and enhance their competencies in the various functional areas of health administration. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4800 - Individual Study Credits: (1-3)
Topics in allied health education studies tailored to the particular needs and interests of the student. Class may be repeated once up to six credits with program approval.
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HAS 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated five times up to six credit hours.
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HAS 4860 - Practicum/Internship Credits: (2-6)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of administrative and management skills in the institutional setting. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 . May be repeated once up to 12 credit hours.
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HAS 4990 - Seminar Credits: (1)
Topics, issues, and trends in Health Care. May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours with program approval.
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HIM 2000 - Introduction to Health Information Systems and Settings Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Online]
Introduction to the health information profession. Job duties, functions, and the professional organization are discussed. Health care settings, numbering and filing systems and equipment, master patient indexes, health information documentation requirements, discharge analysis and incomplete chart control are presented. Prerequisite: HTHS 1101 and HTHS 1110 or ZOOL 2100 .
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HIM 2250 - Health Care Privacy and Security Credits: (3)
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Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
The HIPAA privacy and security law, institutional review boards and human subjects research, development of policies and procedures for privacy and security, and release of information are discussed.
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HIM 2300 - Diagnosis Coding Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Coding conventions and procedure using the ICD-10-CM coding system are introduced and practiced. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111 or ZOOL 2100 and ZOOL 2200 or equivalent.
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HIM 2320 - Ambulatory and Physician Office Coding Credits: (3)
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Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
CPT classification, conventions and coding procedures are introduced and practiced. Abstracting medical information from health documentation for coding facility outpatients, physician and professional billing is presented, discussed and practiced. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
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HIM 2330 - Classification Systems Topics and Reimbursement Issues Credits: (2)
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Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
Discussion of issues parallel to or founded in the use of classification systems: Federal reimbursement systems, coding compliance, quality auditing, peer review organizations, and database reporting.
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HIM 2410 - ICD-10-PCS Coding Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
ICD-10-PCS coding, conventions and guidelines are introduced and practiced. Students will gain exposure to procedure coding using the ICD-10-PCS system for hospital inpatient claims. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
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HIM 2500 - Healthcare Database Management & Security Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Online]
An introduction to database monitoring, maintenance and use. Data definition, vocabularies, terminologies and dictionaries are discussed. Clinical abstracting and report writing are practiced. A working knowledge of database management is developed. The HIPAA security law, development of policies and procedures to enforce the security rule are covered.
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HIM 2861 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., diagnostic and procedure coding systems. Prerequisite: HIM 2000 .
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HIM 2862 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: HIM 2000 .
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HIM 2863 - Professional Practice Experience in Coding Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Student’s final experience in the coding setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced in a simulated setting. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
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HIM 3000 - Computer Applications in Health Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
A survey of the clinical, research, and administrative applications of computers in the health care industry from which health care information is currently derived. The role of this technology and of the data collected in accomplishing the objectives and procedures of the principle functional areas in health care organizations is emphasized as are the interrelationships of the organizational units with respect to data acquisition, storage, analysis, retrieval, and use.
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HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
The goals and objectives of epidemiology, its policy and procedure, and its foundation and support in health care information are the focus of this course. Investigation of an epidemic, measures of mortality, incidence and prevalence, measures of risk, biological variability, probability, screening, sampling, statistical significance, correlation, multiple regression, retrospective and prospective studies, and survival analysis are discussed. Advanced techniques for the statistical analysis of institutional case-mix and quality improvement data are presented. Prerequisite: Must meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
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HIM 3210 - Advanced Epidemiology & Population Health Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an advanced, in-depth, exploration of epidemiology, public health, and global population health. The history, philosophy, core values, concepts, and functions of public health will be discussed at the local, national, and international levels. The concepts and methods needed to track and analyze disease trends will be applied. Students will be able to identify and describe upstream determinants of health including the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that affect human health and contribute to health disparities. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to identify public health issues, design a basic intervention, and formulate appropriate internal and external public health communications. Prerequisite: HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics .
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HIM 3300 - Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Quality assessment, disease processes, risk management, and utilization review systems are presented to the student with an emphasis upon integration. TQM/CQI processes are examined and practiced.
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HIM 3400 - Health Care Networks and Databases Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
A comprehensive introduction to health care application development, including local and wide area networks, the internet and intranets, database structure, database tools, data management, and information management.
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HIM 3450 - Health Care Systems Analysis and Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Online]
A comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of health care information systems, using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools.
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