Undergraduate - Herzing University

fire safety, emergency medical operations, light search and rescue operations, CERT administration and organization, disaster psychology,terrorism, and a disaster simulation practicum. Project teams are expected to provide interim reports to the sponsor or to the class, a finalproject report, and a final presentation. 4.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: Final semester.HS 494 InternshipThis is an elective course in programs that students take in their final semester. The career internship course is designed for students interestedin pursuing a career in homeland security and its related fields. The outcome of the internship is an informed student fully apprised of theopportunities his/her degree program offers for professional growth. During the internship phase of training, the student will experiencevarious aspects of working in the actual field in which the student has been educated. The internship is designed to provide the student withthe opportunity to experience and participate in duties typical of a contemporary workplace setting. Student learning will center on observingexperienced personnel as well as participating in actual hands-on procedures under close supervision of trained professionals. 4.00 credithours. Prerequisites: Final semester and PD 214 AS/AAS/BS/Diploma Internship Preparation.(HU) HUMANITIESHU 101 Critical ThinkingThis course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of thinking critically about the world through discussion, analysis, andthe evaluation of information across all disciplines. Topics may include decision-making, argumentation and debate, ethics, value analysis,fairness, an effective use of language, and cultural awareness. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.HU 210 Ethics, Values and Professional ResponsibilityThis course provides an overview of the role of ethics and values in professional activities. Topics include: an introduction to ethics, values, andprofessional responsibility; an introduction to ethical decision-making; ethical issues within organizations; ethical issues for organizations; andethics codes and policies. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: HU 101 Critical Thinking.HU 315 Applied BioethicsThis course leads the student from a foundational understanding of major ethical theories into the practice of applied ethics in general casestudies and toward expert ethical practice within the student’s individual field of study. The course is especially relevant to allied health majorsbut is also open to any student. The course begins with an examination of rule-based, outcomes-based, ethical egoism and virtue-based andexistentialist ethical theories. Next, students engage in case study exercises in a collaborative learning environment with emphasis on ethicalproblems related to personhood, privacy/confidentiality, duty, consent, and the double effect. These exercises initially address ethical casesrelevant to any field of study and then narrow in focus to address ethical cases specific to the student’s particular field of study with emphasison the codes of ethics for the respective fields of study. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: HU 101 Critical Thinking.HU 320 Art HistoryThis course is a survey of Renaissance and modern art history. Topics include defining and identifying artistic eras and movements andidentifying major artists and their periods, techniques, and works of art. Emphasis will be placed on discussing how major artists are affectedby the social and cultural climates in which they have created their work. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.HU 325 Literature and the Art of HealthcareThis course introduces students to the intersection of literature, illness, and healthcare. Narrative, drama, and poetry provide fertile sourcesfor healthcare providers to reflect upon and integrate into their professional lives. Through literature, students will examine the motives andemotions that inform both patient and caregiver perspectives. Students will realize differing perceptions of disease within various cultural,religious, ethnic, and age groups, resulting in a more compassionate sensibility. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: EN 104 English Composition I.HU 326 Theatre and the Sociocultural ContextThis course is a survey of Western dramatic literature in the context of theatrical production. Topics may include an introduction to professionaltheatre roles and terminology, a brief overview of dramaturgical concepts, an explanation of artistic eras and movements, a discussion ofmajor theatre artists and their works, and an overview of the historical importance of theatrical design and production techniques. Emphasiswill be placed on theatre history and the interplay between the sociocultural climate of each era as well as the concurrent development ofWestern theatre. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: EN 250 English Composition II.(IS) INFORMATION SYSTEMSIS 102 Computers and Application SoftwareThis course provides an introduction to operating systems and browsers as well as word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, and e-mailapplications used in office productivity software. 4.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.UNDERGRADUATE Course descriptions 411