2009-2010 - Bowie State University

IDIS:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
IDIS 201 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
IDIS 202 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
IDIS 210 CONT HLTH ISS FOR WOMEN 3 CREDITS
This lecture course examines selected women's health issues. Special emphasis is placed on physical and psychological changes that occur
throughout a woman's cycle, with special consideration given to diverse populations. Students gain a better understanding of preventive health
practices, common health concerns, and resources available to address these concerns. This course is open to anyone interested in the health
of women in America. Non‐nursing majors only.
IDIS 211 CYBERSPACE, THE INDIV & SOC 3 CREDITS
Cyberspace is the name given to the space' where humans and modern information/communications technology interact. This course explores
the personal cultural and societal implications of cyberspace computer mediated communications (CMC) and the Internet. It examines
contemporary technological advances comparing and contrasting them with the effects of previous technologies such as the printing press
telephone radio and television. It presents current work in sociology psychology communications political science popular culture and information
and computer science in order to help students gain an understanding of the impact that advanced information/communication technologies
have on society: education business. religion civic engagement health care government commerce and international relations. Students taking
this course should have a basic understanding of how to access readings communicate and conduct research online.
IDIS 301 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
IDIS 402 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
IDIS 405 INTER HLTH AND CULT OF THE DIA 4 CREDITS
IDIS 450 ALTER INTER FOR HLTH/WEL 3 CREDITS
This is a survey course designed to examine relationships among the human body, mind, behavior and health status. Various modes for
interventions with human coping, health promotion, and modes for wellness maintenance will be explored as alternatives to more traditional
approaches to the human health dilemma. Emphasis is given to increasing students' level of knowledge about alternative intervention practices
and to selected practical applications.
IDIS 460 TRANSCULT HLTH+WELLNESS 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to increase students' knowledge level and professional awareness concerning health and wellness practices in a multicultural
society. Theoretical models and data collection guides are used to explore the ways and conditions under which individuals define
their health status. Cultural factors that may influence illness behaviors and health promotion activities are examined.
IDIS 470 ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE 3 CREDITS
This lecture/discussion course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, theories, principles, and critical thinking processes
relevant to health care ethics. Content will focus on ethical issues commonly encountered in daily practice in health care and in health care
delivery systems. Important ethical issues in health care and health care delivery will be reviewed and analyzed. The pivotal role of the health
care practitioner in the quality of day‐to‐day delivery of care and the changing health care system will be addressed from an ethical perspective.
IDIS 491 HONORS THESIS SEM 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite(s): Written Approval of Honors Program Director. This course enables intensive reading and research under the direction of a
faculty mentor, leading to the writing and defense of an honors thesis and reading and constructive criticism of other students' thesis. Theses
successfully completed are deposited in the Thurgood Marshall Library. This course is intended for students who will also use the thesis to
complete a major research requirement of another course. Seniors in good standing in the Honors Program may write a thesis in any
discipline, provided that they can obtain the agreement of a faculty mentor in that discipline. Seniors who are members of the honor society in
a particular discipline must write a thesis in that discipline. No student may receive credit for this course and for IDIS 493. Permission is
granted only to students who have already obtained the agreement of a faculty mentor and who submit a preliminary proposal at the time they
request entrance to the seminar.
IDIS 493 HONORS THESIS AND SEM 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Same as IDIS 491. This course enables intensive reading and research under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to the
writing and defense of an honors thesis and reading and constructive criticism of other students' theses. Theses successfully completed are
deposited in the Thurgood Marshall Library. No student may receive credit for this course and IDIS 491. Restriction: Students in this course
will not be permitted to use the thesis to satisfy the research requirements of other courses; students who wish to use the thesis in conjunction
with other courses should register for IDIS 491 and receive only one credit.
KSWH:
SWAHILI COURSE DESCRIPTION
KSWH 101 ELEMENTARY KISWAHILI 3 CREDITS
This course will help students acquire the ability to speak, read, write, and listen to Modern Standard Swahili at the elementary level. It will also
prepare students to learn any language of Bantu origin. Lab is required.
MATH: MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MATH 99 TRANSITION TO COLLEGE MATH 4 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Open to all students who need it or who have been so placed by the University‐approved Mathematics Placement Test.
Transition to College Mathematics is appropriate for students who need a review of intermediate algebra (Algebra I & II) as indicated by a
University‐administered placement test. In addition, this course is intended to help students develop effective learning skills in the area of
mathematics. Extensive use of graphing calculators and computers should be expected. Transition to College Mathematics does not carry
University credit.
MATH 115 MATH FOR ELEM SCH TEACH 4 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): DVMT 090 or MATH 099 or direct placement by way of the University‐approved Mathematics Placement Test or by way of
transfer credit. This course, in elementary mathematics, is designed for the prospective elementary school teacher. The main emphasis is on
mathematical thinking and problem solving. Topics include: Problem solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, elementary set theory,
properties of integers, rational and real number systems.
366 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog