2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ESC295 Independent Study in Earth Science credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
ESC302 Glaciers, Glaciation, and the Ice Age credits: 1
Students will examine different kinds of glaciers and how they shape the land. They will
learn to recognize the various kinds of land forms created by glaciers. They will take a field
trip through SE Michigan to look at the evidence for the ice age.
ESC310 Meteorology credits: 3
This course offers a study of the meteorological elements, the instruments that measure
them, and the processes that control them.
ESC395 Independent Study in Earth Science credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
ESC495 Independent Study in Earth Science credits: 1
Senior level independent study.
FAM295 Independent Study in Family Life credits: 1
Sophomore level independent study.
FAM311 Family Dynamics & Resource Mgmt (w) credits: 3
This course will provide students with an awareness of basic family theory as a tool for
understanding family strengths and weaknesses, how family members relate to one other,
and how families make decisions regarding developing and allocating resources.
PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and PSY211 and PSY212 or SOC345 and PSY211 or SOC345 and
PSY212
FAM321 Parent Education & Guidance (w) credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the general philosophy
and broad principles of family life education in conjunction with the ability to
plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs. PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and
PSY211 or PSY212
FAM390A Fieldwork IA credits: 3
Students will spend 120 hours each semester in a supervised volunteer position at a local
non-profit agency that provides support for families. PREREQUISITES: PSY211 and PSY212
and SOC345
FAM390B Fieldwork IB credits: 3
Students will spend 120 hours each semester in a supervised volunteer position at a local
non-profit agency that provides support for families.
FAM395 Independent Study in Family Life credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
FAM411 Family Law & Public Policy credits: 3
This course provides an understanding of the legal definition of the family and examines
the laws which affect the status of the family. Historical development of laws relating to
marriage, divorce, family support, child custody, child protection and rights, and family
planning will be examined.
FAM421 Family Life Education Methodology credits: 3
This course enables students to develop knowledge of the scope, trends, and current issues
in family life education methodology, as well as the opportunity to demonstrate the use of
methods and materials. PREREQUISITES: PSY211 and PSY212
FAM430 Foundations of Youth Ministry credits: 3
Explores Biblical foundations for youth ministry. It will help students experience several