Catalog 12-13.indd - McMurry University

Course Descriptions - Undergraduatedisunity to Reich to partition to reunifi cation. Emphasis on thequestion of continuity between key periods and fi gures and theirresponsibility for the two World Wars. (Spring odd years)HIST 4375Special Topics in World History (3-0) Prerequisites: Sixhours of lower-level history or permission of instructor. Focuson a particular area of world history, such as international relations,economic history, imperialism, history of science, EasternEurope, or Modern Far East. Emphasis on appropriate researchand specialized readings. May be repeated for credit when topicsare different. (As needed)HIST 4380Senior Research Seminar. Prerequisite: HIST 3377, or permissionof the instructor. This course involves research on aspecialized historical topic culminating in a seminar paper. Studentswill demonstrate breadth of knowledge and skills masteredsince their introduction in other history courses. Subjectof seminar paper to be determined by the student, in consultationwith the instructor. This is the capstone course for History.(Fall)HIST 4X95Independent Studies. Prerequisites: Six hours of lower-levelhistory or permission of instructor. A study program arrangedbetween an advanced student and an instructor to provideintensive study in a particular area of interest. The course includesa defi nition of goals appropriate for the advanced student,ways of attaining those goals, a schedule for frequentconsultation, and means of measuring progress.(By arrangement)HIST 4X96*Honors Tutorial. Prerequisites: 15 hours in history and admissionto departmental honors program. Designed for the honorsstudent in history; includes reading in a particular topic, historicaland historiographical analysis, and research. Required forHonors Program. (By arrangement)HIST 4X97*Senior Thesis. Prerequisites: 18 hours in history, admission todepartmental honors program, and approval of research projectby department and Honors Committee. Designed for the candidatefor departmental honors and as a capstone course for thestudent majoring in history. An independent research projecton a topic approved by the history faculty; fi ndings reportedin writing and orally to the faculty of the department. Successfulcompletion required for graduation with honors in history.Required for Honors Program. (By arrangement)HEALTH FITNESSHF 1120HF 1130HF 1140Racquet Sports (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Thiscourse is designed to teach the fundamentals of racquet sports.Rules and basic playing skills are taught, leading to singles anddoubles game play. (Fall)Team Sports (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Thiscourse is offered for coeducational participation in four or moreteam sports, with emphasis on personal development of skills togain a satisfactory level of expertise. (Spring)Aerobics (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Available forthose students interested in basic cardiorespiratory activitiesand in gaining a satisfactory level of physical fi tness throughaerobics including low impact, step, and interval training.(Fall, Spring)HF 1141HF 1143HF 1144HF 1190HF 1192HF 1193HF 1200HF 1210HF XX99Fitness Aquatics (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200, andbasic swimming skills. This course is designed to increasestudents’ fi tness through rigorous water exercise. The coursewill include a variety of exercises in the water to strengthen andtone the large muscles of the body, lap swimming and wateraerobics to increase cardiovascular endurance. (As needed)Power Walking (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Thiscourse is designed to develop cardiovascular endurancethrough the activity of brisk walking. Emphasis is on techniqueand practice to gain a satisfactory level of expertise.(As needed)Introductory Jogging (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200.Available for those students desiring to reach and maintain asatisfactory level of basic physical fi tness through jogging andrunning as a life-long activity. (As needed)Personal Fitness (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Thiscourse is designed for students who need individualized programsto improve fi tness. Psychomotor requirements includeregular workouts using the American College of Sports Medicineexercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, fl exibility,and muscle strength and endurance. Students have input intomethods of evaluation. (As needed)Circuit Training (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. This activitycourse is available for those students desiring to reach andmaintain a satisfactory level of physical fi tness. Circuit trainingactivities will include resistance exercises, core training, andcardiovascular exercise. (As needed)Group Exercise (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Thiscourse is available for those students interested in gaining asatisfactory level of physical fi tness through exercise classesincluding improved cardiovascular endurance (through diverseexercise options), fl exibility and muscular strength and endurance(through Core Training, and Yoga/Pilates sessions),combined with cognitive activities devoted to exercise adherenceand proper nutrition. Students must average attendanceat three sessions weekly (35 total) in order to successfully completethe course requirements. (Fall, Spring)Fitness For Living Modified (1.5-1.5) Prerequisites: Age 30 orabove, medical exemption from activity, or permission of theinstructor. This course is a modified version of H F 1210, designedfor the mature or medically exempted student. Classwill meet one 1.5 hour lecture per week, with approximately 1.5hours per week of physical activity. Computer use required.(Fall, Spring)Fitness For Living (1.0-2.0) Prerequisites: None. Studentsexplore health fitness concepts and practices, evaluate personalfi tness, and select a concurrent laboratory activity for this basiccourse in the health fi tness sequence. Fitness for Living is apre-requisite to all Health Fitness courses unless otherwiseapproved by the instructor. Satisfi es general education requirement.Concurrent enrollment in HF 1210 lab is required(Fall, Spring)Special Topics (0-3) Prerequisite: H F 1210 or 1200. Coursesof study offered occasionally to students to broaden departmenalcurriculum, to meet student demand, or to observe specialevents.178