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U.S. constitutional system; legislative, executive and judicial processes;
popular and group influence.
GOVT 110G Introduction to Political Science
3 cr.
Political concepts and systems; contemporary political issues.
HIST—History
HIST 101G Roots of Modern Europe
3 cr.
Economic, social, political, and cultural development from earliest
times to about 1700.
HIST 102G Modern Europe
3 cr.
Economic, social, political, and cultural development from 1700 to the
present.
HIST 201G Introduction to Early American History
3 cr.
History of the United States to 1877, with varying emphasis on social,
political, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development.
HIST 202G Introduction to Recent American History
3 cr.
History of the United States since 1877, with varying emphasis on social,
political, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development.
HIST 261 New Mexico
3 cr.
Economic, political, and social development from exploration to modern
times.
HL S—Health Science
HL S 100 Introduction to Health Science
1 cr.
An overview of professional career opportunities in the realm of health
science as well as the functional roles of practice, education, administration,
and research. Some field trips will be required. Graded S/U.
HL S 150 Personal Health and Wellness
3 cr.
A holistic and multi-disciplinary approach towards promoting positive
lifestyles. Special emphasis is placed on major problems that have greatest
significance to personal and community health. Topics to include
nutrition, stress management, fitness, aging, sexuality, drug education,
and others.
HL S 275 Foundations of Health Education
3 cr.
Role and responsibility of the health educator with emphasis on small
group dynamics, oral and written communication skills, building community
coalitions and an introduction to grant writing. Prerequisite: either
HL S 100 or HL S 150, or consent of instructor.
HL S 286G Wellness and Lifestyle Choices
3 cr.
Multidisciplinary study in personal decision-making (choices) as it relates
to wellness. Covers issues in fitness, nutrition, and stress. Same as
PE P 286G.
HL S 295 Foundations of Public Health, Epidemiology, and
Biostatistics
3 cr.
Principles and major areas of public health, including ecological and total-person
concept of health care systems; epidemiological approaches
to disease prevention and control; using basic analytical and epidemiological
statistics.
JOUR—Journalism and Mass Communication
In order to enroll in JOUR 110, students must pass the department’s
Grammar-Spelling-Punctuation Test.
JOUR 105G Introduction to Mass Communications
3 cr.
Functions and organization of the mass media system in the United
States; power of the mass media to affect knowledge, opinions, and social
values; and the impact of new technologies.
L SC—Library Science
L SC 100. Introduction to Library and Information
Services
3 cr.
Orientation to the public library and information field, including history
and development, responsibilities of library personnel, types of libraries
and services, and technology and trends.
L SC 110 Reference and Information Resources I
3 cr.
Overview of reference services. Introduction to, and evaluation of, basic
information resources (both print and electronic) and their application
in library and information centers.
L SC 111. Introduction to Information Literacy
Electonic Environment
3 cr.
Introduction to the basics of the research process; the organization, location
and evaluation of information using print, non-print and electronic
resources; and techniques of effective personal information management
in a computerized setting. Uses a combination of active and
hands-on learning methods as well as lectures.
L SC 120 Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 3 cr.
Introduction to descriptive and subject cataloging, classification
schemes, MARC formats, and filing rules.
L SC 130 Introduction to Technical Services in Library and
Information Centers
3 cr.
Introduction to technical services in libraries and information centers,
including acquisitions, bindery, gifts, and serials.
L SC 140 Multimedia Materials and Presentations in Library and
Information Centers
3 cr.
Overview of media formats and equipment. Introduction to desktop
publishing, presentations, and web-page creation applications in libraries
and information centers.
L SC 145 Marketing Your Library
1 cr.
The process of creating and implementing a marketing plan that focuses
on the needs of library patrons.
L SC 150 Library Services for Children and Young Adults 3 cr.
Library services for children and young adults with an overview of materials,
programs, and services for this population.
L SC 155 Award Winning Books for Children
1 cr.
A review of book awards and how to integrate award winning books into
school curriculum or public school programming.
L SC 160 Introduction to Public Services in Library and Information
3 3 cr.
Introduction to public services in libraries and information centers, including
circulation, inter-library loan, reference media services, special
collections, and government documents.
L SC 165 Interacting With the Public in Libraries
1 cr.
Customer service skills and dealing with difficult library patrons.
L SC 168 Managing Library Volunteers
1 cr.
Covers recruitment, training and development, and management of library
volunteers.
L SC 170 Library Science Student Organization
1 cr.
Promotes personal growth and leadership development through networking,
service, and involvement. May be repeated for a maximum of
6 credits. Graded S/U.
L SC 175 Civic Involvement in Library Science
1-3 cr.
Involvement in an organized community service project or group with
a library or information technology component. Promotes awareness of
volunteer and community service opportunities. May be repeated for a
maximum of 6 credits. Graded S/U.
L SC 200 Collection Management and Development in Libraries and
Information Centers
3 cr.
Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing, and evaluating
resources for libraries and information centers.
L SC 201 Public Libraries
3 cr.
A study of the American public library and its place in communities.
Topics may include history, philosophy, and standards, operations and
procedures, governance, funding, personnel materials, user services,
outreach and advocacy.
L SC 202 Academic Libraries
3 cr.
An examination of the functions of the library within the higher education
environment. Topics may include history, philosophy, and organization,
operations and procedures, governance, funding, personnel,
materials, outreach, and user services.
L SC 203 School Library Media Specialist
3 cr.
Principles and practice of managing the school library media center,
with an emphasis on its specific educational mission. Collection development,
classes and lesson plans, public relations, administrative procedures,
and use of technology.